SMH Technologies FlashRunner Cube Series User manual

FlashRunner Cube Series
User’s Manual
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DC10476
FlashRunner
Cube Series
User’s Manual
Revision. 1.3 - April 2012
True parallel panel target
standalone in-system
programmer
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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that programming algorithms are correct at the time
of their release, it is always possible that programming problems may be encountered, especially
when new devices and their associated algorithms are initially released. It is Systein’s policy to
endeavor to rectify any programming issues as quickly as possible after a validated fault report
is received.
It is recommended that high-volume users always validate that a sample of a devices has been
programmed correctly, before programming a large batch. Systein can not be held responsible
for any third party claims which arise out of the use of this programmer including ‘consequential
loss’ and ‘loss of profit’.
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Systein Warranty Information
Systein warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective
during this warranty period, Systein, at its option, either will repair the defective product without
charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
Parts, modules and replacement products used by Systein for warranty work may be new or
reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become the
property of Systein. In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Systein
of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective
product to the service center designated by Systein, with shipping charges prepaid. Systein
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country in which the Systein service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying
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locations. This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper
use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Systein shall not be obligated to furnish
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improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction
caused by the use of non-Systein supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the
time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. FR CUBE—At a Glance .................................................... 9
Overview ...................................................................................................9
Features .................................................................................................10
Model Comparison ................................................................................11
Package Checklist .................................................................................12
Connectors Overview............................................................................12
LEDs .......................................................................................................13
Programming Drivers and Licenses .....................................................14
2. Getting Started ............................................................... 15
Guided Tutorial .........................................................................................15
1. Install Software.......................................................................15
2. Launch the Project Generator ..............................................15
3. Create a New Project ............................................................16
4. Create a New Project, Step 1 of 3 .......................................16
5. Create a New Project, Step 2 of 3 .......................................17
6. Create a New Project, Step 3 of 3 .......................................21
7. Configure your FR CUBE Instrument ...................................22
2Where to Go from Here .........................................................25
3. Commands ..................................................................... 27
Overview ..................................................................................................27
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Command Syntax..................................................................................28
OK Answer...............................................................................................28
ERR Answer ...........................................................................................28
BUSY Answer ........................................................................................28
FR CUBE Terminal....................................................................................29
Command Reference ............................................................................29
Data In/Out Commands............................................................................30
Execution Command.............................................................................31
File System Commands ........................................................................32
Programming Commands ....................................................................33
Status Commands.................................................................................34
System Commands...............................................................................36
Time Commands ...................................................................................37
Volatile Memory Commands.................................................................38
4. Standalone Mode ........................................................... 39
Overview ..................................................................................................39
Signals ....................................................................................................39
Project Assignment................................................................................41
5. FR CUBE API .................................................................. 43
Overview ..................................................................................................43
Including the API in Your Application ...................................................43
Function Reference................................................................................45
FR_CloseCommPort()...............................................................................45
FR_ExeCommand()................................................................................46
FR_GetFrame().......................................................................................47
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FR_GetLastErrorMessage()...................................................................48
FR_ReceiveFile().....................................................................................49
FR_SendFile() .........................................................................................50
FR_SendFrame() ....................................................................................51
FR_OpenCommPort()............................................................................52
6. FR CUBE File System..................................................... 53
Overview ..................................................................................................53
File System Structure ............................................................................54
7. Variable Data Programming ........................................... 55
Overview ..................................................................................................55
Usage......................................................................................................55
8. Power and Relay Options .............................................. 57
Power Supply Options..............................................................................57
Relays .....................................................................................................57
9. Connectors ..................................................................... 59
ISP Connectors ........................................................................................59
Low-Level Interface Connector ............................................................61
Ground Domains....................................................................................62
10. Specifications ............................................................... 63
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................63
ISP Connectors......................................................................................64
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Index of Figures
Low-Level Interface Signals Timing ...............................................40
FRC_GP_02 ISP Connectors.........................................................59
FRC_GP_04 ISP Connectors.........................................................59
FRC_GP_08 ISP Connectors.........................................................59
Index of Tables
FR CUBE Model Comparison ........................................................11
ISP Signal Definitions.....................................................................60
Low-Level Interface Signals ...........................................................61
ATE and Target Ground Domains...................................................62
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1. FR CUBE-At a Glance
Overview
Congratulations for purchasing a FR CUBE In-System Programmer.
The FR CUBE Series of In-System Programmers are a breakthrough in
the Programming industry. The programmers support a large number of
devices (microcontrollers, memories, CPLDs and other programmable
devices) from various manufacturers and have a compact size for easy ATE/
fixture integration. They work in standalone or connected to a host PC (RS-
232, LAN and USB connections are built-in), and are provided with easy-to-
use software utilities
.
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1Features
Support of microcontrollers, serial and parallel memories, CPLDs
and other programmable devices
High-speed, parallel programming
Compact size (fixture friendly)
Standalone operations or host controlled
Designed for easy ATE interfacing
Robust and reliable
Support of several programming interfaces (JTAG, BDM, SPI, I2C,
UART, etc.)
Large built-in internal memory for projects, images, etc.
Programmable power supply output (1.5-13V)
Programmable I/O voltage (1.6-5.5V)
High-speed I/O
USB, LAN (isolated), RS-232 (isolated) and low-level interface (isolated)
ISP I/O relay barrier (only available on the single-site model)
I/O protection
Wide range power supply (12-25V)
The shortest possible programming times are guaranteed due to a
combination of highly optimized programming algorithms, local storage of
programming data and high slew rate line driver circuitry.
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Model Comparison
The following table summarizes the main features of the various FR CUBE
family models.
FR CUBE Model Comparison
Feature FR CUBE GP02 FR CUBE GP04 FR CUBE GP08
General Features
Programming Sites 2 4 8
Power Supply 12-25V 12-25V 12-25V
Device Type Support
Microcontrollers,
CPLDs, Serial
Memories
Microcontrollers,
CPLDs, Serial
Memories
Microcontrollers,
CPLDs, Serial
Memories, Parallel
Memories
Programming
Protocols
UART, SPI, JTAG,
I2C, BDM, SWD,
etc.
UART, SPI, JTAG,
I2C, BDM, SWD,
etc.
UART, SPI, JTAG,
I2C, BDM, SWD,
etc.
Relay Barrier No No No
ISP Lines
Adj. Voltage Range 1.6-5.5V 1.6-5.5V 1.6-5.5V
Adj. Voltage Resolution 100mV 100mV 100mV
Bidirectional Lines 12 24 48
Prog. Clock Out Lines 2 4 8
Programmable Power Supply (PPS)
Range 1.5-15V 1.5-15V 1.5-15V
Resolution 100mV 100mV 100mV
Channels 2 4 8
Host Interface
RS-232 (Isolated) Yes Yes Yes
LAN (Isolated) Yes, 100Mbit/s Yes, 100Mbit/s Yes, 100Mbit/s
USB Yes, Full Speed Yes, Full Speed Yes, Full Speed
Low-Level Interface
(Isolated)
START,
START_ENA[1..2],
PASS/FAULT[1..2],
BUSY, PRJ_SEL[0..5]
START,
START_ENA[1..4],
PASS/FAULT[1..4],
BUSY, PRJ_SEL[0..5]
START,
START_ENA[1..8],
PASS/FAULT[1..8],
BUSY, PRJ_SEL[0..5]
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1Package Checklist
The FR CUBE package includes the following items:
1. FR CUBE unit.
2. 15V power supply.
3. Serial and USB cables.
4. FR CUBE test board.
5. 48-way, female wire-wrap DIN41612 connector.
6. Software CD.
Connectors Overview
FR CUBE has several connectors for interfacing to a host PC, to an
Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), and to the target system(s) to be
programmed. The following pictures show where, depending on the model,
the various connectors are located.
FR CUBE GP 02/04 FR CUBE GP 08
1. The POWER connector accepts a DC voltage between 12V and 25V.
2. The USB connector, LAN, and RS-232 connectors are used to
interface the instrument to a PC.
3. The ETH RESET push button is used to reset LAN settings to their
factory settings.
4. The ISP connector(s) are used to interface to the target system(s)
to be programmed.
5. The LOW-LEVEL INTERFACE connector is used to interface
the instrument to an ATE or other systems.
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For details and pinout of the various connectors, see the “Connectors”
chapter on page 59.
LEDs
The LEDs on the top cover of the instrument, from top to bottom, indicate:
1. POWER: the instrument is turned on.
2. STATUS: indicates system warnings. Normally off, blinks if the
system needs user action (to retrieve detailed error information,
see “Status Commands” on page 34)
3. BUSY: turns on when programming (when a programming
project is being executed).
4. PASS/FAULT: result of programming. Each programming site has an
PASS/FAULT LED, which turns green if programming on that site has
been successful, red otherwise.
FR CUBE GP02 LEDs FR CUBE GP04 LEDs FR CUBE GP08 LEDs
S1 PASS FAULT
FAULT
BUSY
STATUS
PWR ON
S2 PASS
S1 PASS FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
BUSY
STATUS
PWR ON
S2 PASS
S3 PASS
S4 PASS
S1 PASS FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
BUSY
STATUS
PWR ON
S2 PASS
S3 PASS
S4 PASS
S5 PASS
S6 PASS
S7 PASS
S8 PASS
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1Programming Drivers and Licenses
FR CUBE comes with preinstalled programming drivers (algorithms) that
support common microcontrollers and memories. When you purchase a
new programming driver, you are supplied with a new driver file (.wnd) and
an updated license file (.wnl). The license file enables the use of all of your
purchased drivers on your specific FR CUBE unit.
You must copy these files to the unit’s internal memory: the driver file must be
copied to the unit’s \drivers folder, and the license file to the unit’s \sys folder.
Please refer to “FR CUBE File System” on page 53 for more information.
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2. Getting Started
Guided Tutorial
The following tutorial will guide you through the steps required to set up
your FR CUBE programmer and create your first programming project.
1. Install Software
Insert the Setup CD into your PC and install the FR CUBE
software.
2. Launch the Project Generator
Launch the Project Generator application, that is located under
Programs > Systein > FR CUBE Software > Project Generator.
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3. Create a New Project
Select File > New Project,give a name to your programming
project, and then follow the Project Creation Wizard steps.
4. Create a New Project, Step 1 of 3
In the first Wizard step, specify the target device, by clicking the
“Edit” button.
Next, specify the file to be programmed (image file). To create an
image file, click the “Create/Edit File” button. A dedicated
window will open.
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In the Output File section, specify the output filename by clicking
the “...” button.
Use the “Add” button to compose the data that will compose the
Image file. Use the “...” button to specify the name of the Image
file. When done, click “OK” to return to the Wizard, and proceed
to Step 2.
5. Create a New Project, Step 2 of 3
In this step, specify target parameters and connection values. The
Wizard will automatically fill all data with typical values for the
selected target device.
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The number of tabs displayed in this window depends on the selected
target device; however, three tabs (“Target I/O”, “Target Power Supply”
and “Communication”) are always present and will be briefly discussed
below.
The first tab is “Target I/O”. The “Device I/O voltage” setting specifies
the voltage of the ISP lines. You should check the target board schematics,
or ask the board developer about this value. The allowed voltage also
depends on the selected target device.
The “Clock I/O drive mode” setting allows you to decide how the SxL04
ISP line is driven (the x index refers to the programming site; see “ISP
Connectors” on page 59). This line can be used as an auxiliary ISP line (to
provide a clock to the target device), as a generic I/O line, or as a high-
impedance output (no electrical driving). When used as output line (set to
high or low), it could be used, for example, to disable the external watchdog
circuit in the target board. When used as clock out, you can specify the
output frequency in the “Clock I/O frequency” field. We suggest leaving
this line floating (HiZ) when not used, in order to decrease electrical noise on
other ISP lines.
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