SMH Technologies FlashRunner FR01ENG User manual

FlashRunner
FR01ENG
High-Performance,
Standalone In-System
Programmer
User’s Manual
Revision 1.0 — May 2008
Copyright © 2008 SMH Technologies
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Revision 1.3 - April 2015
Copyright © 2015 SMH Technologies
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In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate prevention measures.
Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the
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FlashRunner FR01ENG User's Manual
Contents
0Before Starting 9
0.1 Important Notice to Users 9
0.2 Safety 9
0.3 Getting Technical Support 10
0.4 Additional Documentation 10
1Overview 11
1.1 What is FlashRunner FR01ENG? 11
1.1.1 General features 11
1.1.2 Hardware features 11
1.1.3 Software features 12
1.2 Package Checklist 12
1.3 Programming Algorithms and Licenses 14
1.3.1 Installing New Licenses 15
1.4 Upgrading the Firmware 16
2System Setup 17
2.1 Overview 17
2.2 Software Setup 17
2.3 Hardware Setup 18
2.3.1 Interfacing FlashRunner with your Test/Programming
Equipment 18
2.3.2 Connecting FlashRunner to the Host PC System 20
2.4 Step-by-Step Tutorial: Sending Commands to FlashRunner 20
3Connectors 27
3.1 Overview 27
3.2 Power Connector 27
3.3 Control Connector 28

Contents
3.4 ISP Connector 30
3.5 ATE Connection Example 33
4Technical Specifications 35
4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 35
4.2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 36
4.3 AC Characteristics 38
4.4 Physical and Environmental Specifications 39

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Index of Figures
Figure 1.1: FlashRunner Top Layer 13
Figure 1.2: FlashRunner Bottom Layer (LEDs Side) 14
Figure 1.3: FlashRunner Bottom Layer (Connectors Side) 14
Figure 2.1: Typical Programming Connections 19
Figure 2.2: FlashRunner Control Panel, Communication Settings 21
Figure 2.3: FlashRunner Control Panel, Target Device Configured 22
Figure 2.4: FlashRunner Control Panel, Binary File Conversion 23
Figure 2.5: FlashRunner Control Panel, File Transfer 24
Figure 2.6: FlashRunner Control Panel, Target Device Programmed 25
Figure 3.1: Power Connector 27
Figure 3.2: Control Connector 29
Figure 3.3: ISP Connector 31
Figure 3.4: Example of Connection to an ATE System 33
Figure 4.1: Load Conditions 39
Figure 4.2: Bottom Layer (Connectors Side) Layout 40

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Index of Tables
Table 3.1: Power Connector Signals 28
Table 3.2: Control Connector Signals 30
Table 3.3: ISP Connector Signals 32
Table 4.1: Absolute Maximum Ratings 35
Table 4.2: DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 36
Table 4.3: AC Characteristics 38
Table 4.4: Physical and Environmental Specifications 39

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FlashRunner FR01ENG User's Manual
0 Before Starting
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Note: the FlashRunner System Software CD-ROM and/or
SofTec Microsystems website (www.softecmicro.com) may
contain an updated version of this user’s manual. Please
check before continuing reading this documentation.
0.1 Important Notice to Users
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in
this document, SMH Technologies assumes no liability to any party for any
loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind
in this document, its updates, supplements, or special editions, whether such
errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or
any other cause.
0.2 Safety
FlashRunner is a low-voltage device. However, when integrating it inside an
automatic test equipment or when interfacing it with other systems, take all
precautions in order to avoid electrical shocks due to, for example, different
ground references.
Make all connections to the target system before applying power to the
instrument.
To protect FlashRunner against electrostatic discharge (ESD), always
connect yourself to ground (e.g. via wrist straps) when handling the
instrument.
Always store FlashRunner inside an antistatic bag when not in use.
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Note: the FlashRunner System Software CD-ROM and/or
SMH Technologies website (www.smh-tech.com) may
contain an updated version of this user’s manual. Please
check before continuing reading this documentation.

Before Starting
00.3 Getting Technical Support
SMH Technologies is continuously working to improve FlashRunner
firmware and to release programming algorithms for new devices. SMH
Technologies offers a fast and knowledgeable technical support to all of its
customers and is always available to solve specific problems or meet
specific needs.
To get in touch with SMH Technologies, please refer to the contact
information below.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support: [e-mail]
0.4 Additional Documentation
This user’s manual provides information about how to setup FlashRunner
FR01ENG and its hardware characteristics.
For information about FlashRunner commands and their syntax, including
specific commands for specific family of microcontrollers, please refer to the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual, included (in PDF format) in the
FlashRunner CD-ROM.
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1 Overview
1.1 What is FlashRunner FR01ENG?
FlashRunner FR01ENG is a member of the FlashRunner series of a high-
performance, standalone In-System Programmers specific for Flash-based
microcontrollers and serial memories.
FlashRunner FR01ENG is targeted at production environments and
piggybacks to your programming system or Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
via header connectors, and can work either in full standalone mode or
controlled by a host system.
1.1.1 General features
 Fastest programming algorithms (as fast as target device’s memory
technology limit), approved by silicon manufacturers;
 Easy ATE integration;
 Standalone operations (projects and code images stored on a memory
card);
 Also controllable by any host system via RS-232;
 Supports most ISP protocols (BDM, JTAG, SPI, I2C, MON, ICC, SCI,
etc.);
 Flexible, fully configurable;
 Compact and robust design for production environments;
 Data integrity guaranteed (every data transfer to/from the host system
or Secure Digital card is CRC tagged).
1.1.2 Hardware features
 9 to 24V power supply input;
 Five digital I/O lines;
 Two digital I/O or analog output lines;
 Two programmable output voltages (0 to 15V, 0.25A and 0 to 5V, 0.5A);
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 One analog input line;
 One programmable clock output;
 Secure Digital memory card (up to 2 GB);
 512 bytes on-board dynamic memory;
 On-board timekeeper and calendar;
 I/O protection;
 Optoisolated inputs for project selection;
 Two optoisolated command inputs (START and STOP);
 Three optoisolated status outputs (FAIL, PASS, BUSY);
 One optoisolated RS-232 channel.
1.1.3 Software features
 Fully autonomous standalone mode thanks to its SD memory card
(FAT16);
 Controllable by any host system through a terminal utility and simple
ASCII protocol;
 Up to 32 hardware-selectable projects (scripts), unlimited software-
selectable projects;
 Log files;
 Erase, blank check, program, read, verify, oscillator trimming, etc.
1.2 Package Checklist
The FlashRunner FR01ENG package includes the following items:
 FlashRunner FR01ENG unit, including an SD card already pre-installed
with the programming algorithm(s) you specified at the time of
purchase;
 FlashRunner “System Software” CD-ROM, containing the FlashRunner
Control Panel utility and the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual in PDF
format;
 This user’s manual;
 A registration card.
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FlashRunner FR01ENG is composed of two layers: a bottom layer and a top
layer.
The bottom layer contains all of the FlashRunner electronics; the top layer
has the function of protecting the bottom layer and replicating the status
LEDs.
If space is an issue when integrating FlashRunner in your
programming/testing system, the top layer can be easily removed.
The following figures show FlashRunner’s top and bottom layers.
Figure 1.1: FlashRunner Top Layer
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Figure 1.2: FlashRunner Bottom Layer (LEDs Side)
Figure 1.3: FlashRunner Bottom Layer (Connectors Side)
1.3 Programming Algorithms and Licenses
FlashRunner FR01ENG includes programming algorithms for several
devices. In order to program a specific device, however, a specific license
file for that device must be purchased.
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Note: FlashRunner FR01ENG comes already preinstalled
with the license(s) you specified at the moment of purchase.
You can purchase additional licenses at any future moment.
Programming algorithms and license files are stored in the SD card (see the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual for more information).
1.3.1 Installing New Licenses
When you buy an additional license for a specific device, you will get:
 An algorithm file (.alg);
 A license file (.lic);
 A device-specific script example (.frs).
The .alg file contains the actual programming algorithm for the requested
device (and several other devices of the same family).
The .lic file contains an unlocking code that will let you use the programming
algorithm. A license file enables the use of a specific programming algorithm
on a specific FlashRunner instrument (licenses are serial number specific).
The script file contains an example of script to use as a starting point for your
specific programming needs (for more information on scripts, see the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual).
To install the new license, do the following:
1. Copy the .alg file into the \ALGOS directory of the SD card (if an
.alg file with the same name already exists, overwrite it);
2. Copy the .lic file into the \LICENSES directory of the SD card.
To copy files on the SD card, use either a standard card reader connected to
a PC or transfer the files using the FlashRunner FSSENDFILE command
(for more information on FlashRunner commands, see the FlashRunner
Programmer’s Manual).
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Alternatively, you can use the FlashRunner Control Panel utility to install new
programming algorithms and licenses. For more information on the
FlashRunner Control Panel please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer’s
Manual.
1.4 Upgrading the Firmware
The FlashRunner firmware can be easily upgraded using the provided
Control Panel utility. For more information, please refer to the FlashRunner
Programmer’s Manual.
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2 System Setup
2.1 Overview
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Note: the example shows how to set up the system for
programming a Freescale MC68HC908QY4 microcontroller.
For how to connect to other target devices, please refer to
the FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual.
This chapter will explain how to set up FlashRunner FR01ENG for the first
time. Although FlashRunner is typically used for standalone operations
(Standalone mode), the examples in this chapter will use the host system to
send commands to FlashRunner (Host mode).
When moving FlashRunner to the production environment, you can take full
advantage of the instrument’s SD card to make the instrument work without
being controlled by the host system.
For more information about Standalone mode and Host mode, see the
FlashRunner Programmer’s Manual.
2.2 Software Setup
The FlashRunner system software setup installs all of the required
components to your hard drive. These components include:
 The FlashRunner Control Panel utility;
 Script examples;
 Documentation in PDF format.
To install the FlashRunner system software:
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 Insert the “System Software” CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive;
 A startup window will automatically appear. Choose “Install
Instrument Software” from the main menu. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Note: to install the FlashRunner system software on
Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must log in as
Administrator.
2.3 Hardware Setup
To set up FlashRunner FR01ENG, you must follow the steps below, in the
indicated order:
1. Interface FlashRunner with your test/programming equipment;
2. Connect FlashRunner to the host PC system;
3. Send FlashRunner commands via the FlashRunner Control Panel
utility.
2.3.1 Interfacing FlashRunner with your Test/Programming Equipment
FlashRunner FR01ENG typically piggybacks to a carrier board (designed by
you) that interfaces FlashRunner to your test/programming equipment and to
your target board. The carrier board must include three female header
connectors that accept FlashRunner’s “ISP”, “CONTROL” and “POWER”
connectors. The carrier board:
 Supplies power to FlashRunner. FlashRunner accepts any DC voltage
between 9 V and 24 V;
 Routes all of the required ISP and power signals from FlashRunner to
the target board;
 Routes the RS-232 signals from FlashRunner “CONTROL” connector to
a RS-232 connector (for communication with a host PC).
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