FS2003 ISP
Programmer - User Guide V1.07 – 1
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September 2007
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Contents
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................... 1
Equinox Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 2
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance............................................................. 4
Technical Support ................................................................................................................. 5
Product Documentation ........................................................................................................ 6
1.0 Programmer Overview / Specifications ....................................................................... 10
1.1 System Contents ........................................................................................................ 10
1.2 Hardware Overview (external layout).......................................................................... 11
1.3 Hardware Overview (internal layout)........................................................................... 12
1.4 Programmer Specifications Overview ......................................................................... 13
1.5 Device Support ........................................................................................................... 17
1.5.1 Devices supported by the programmer .............................................................. 17
1.5.2 Programming Interface to Target Device............................................................ 18
1.6 DC Power Input Connector (CON1)............................................................................ 19
1.7 DC Power Cable Specification.................................................................................... 19
1.8 J5 – RS-232 Communications Port & Serial Cables ................................................... 20
1.8.1 Connecting the programmer to the PC COM port .............................................. 20
1.8.2 Serial Cable Length............................................................................................ 20
1.8.3 Serial Cable Pin-outs.......................................................................................... 21
2.0 Hardware Installation..................................................................................................... 22
2.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 22
2.2 ESD Precautions ........................................................................................................ 22
2.3 Removing the programmer cover ............................................................................... 23
2.4 Powering the Programmer / Target System................................................................ 24
2.4.1 Select the required method of powering the Programmer / Target System........ 24
2.4.2 Powering the Target System at +5.0V from the programmer (external mains
power supply adaptor)................................................................................................. 26
2.4.3. Powering the Target System at +5.0V from the programmer (external bench
power supply) .............................................................................................................. 26
2.4.4 Powering the programmer from the Target System at 3.0 – 5.0V ...................... 27
2.4.5 Programmer and Target System are Independently powered ............................ 27
2.5 Selecting the correct ISP (In System Programming) Header ...................................... 28
2.6 Connecting the programmer to the PC Serial (COM) Port .......................................... 29
2.6.1 9-way PC Serial Port Connection ....................................................................... 29
2.6.2 25-way PC Serial Port Connection ..................................................................... 29
2.6.3 USB Connection................................................................................................. 29
2.7 Earthing requirements ................................................................................................ 30
2.7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 30
2.7.2 Laptop earthing issues ....................................................................................... 30
2.7.3 Desktop PC earthing issues ............................................................................... 30
2.7.4 Earthing recommendations ................................................................................ 31
2.8 Testing the programmer hardware.............................................................................. 32
2.9 Re-assembling the programmer ................................................................................. 33
2.10 Hardware - Fault Finding Guide................................................................................ 34
