Cyclone MAX User Manual
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CYCLONE MAX
2
GETTING STARTED
Stand-alone programming is the most common use of the Cyclone MAX,
therefore this section provides a simple quick-start guide to 1) configuring the
Cyclone MAX with data, and 2) using it in stand-alone mode to program the
flash of a target system. The user is encouraged to read this manual in its
entirety for a complete description of the full feature set of the Cyclone MAX.
2.1
Software Installation
The first step is to install the accompanying software. This will install all of the
applications and drivers that will be used to configure/control the Cyclone
MAX. Once the installation is complete and the PC has been rebooted you
may begin to configure the unit for operation.
2.2
Image Creation Utility
If you plan to use the Serial or USB ports for communication, then the
Cyclone MAX can be used right out of the box. If you wish to use the Ethernet
port, however, you will need to configure the corresponding IP numbers
before use. The Ethernet port will not be functional until this configuration is
complete. Please read
Section 8 - ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION
for
more information about the Cyclone IP Setup Utility.
Once you have connected the Cyclone MAX to the PC via either a Serial,
USB, or Ethernet cable, you can launch the
Cyclone MAX Image Creation
Utility in order to create a SAP image. A “SAP” Image, or Stand-Alone
Programming Image, is a self-contained image of programming algorithms,
programming procedures, and program data. Once the SAP Image has been
created, it can be transferred to the Cyclone MAX or saved to disk for later
use. The Cyclone MAX uses SAP Images to perform stand-alone programming
of target devices
