User Manual For CYCLONE Programmers
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CYCLONE
HARDWARE
The following is an overview of the features and interfaces of the
CYCLONE
programmers. Many
of these interfaces are labeled on the underside of the plastic case.
Figure 3-1: CYCLONE Top View
3.1
Touchscreen LCD
The LCD Touchscreen displays information about the Cyclone’s configuration and the
programming process, and also allows the user to navigate the Cyclone’s menus. The location of
the Touchscreen LCD is shown in
Figure 3-1
.
3.2
LED Indicators
The LED indicators for Error or Success will illuminate depending on the results of the
programming process and provide a clear visual indication of the results. The location of the LED
Indicators is shown in
Figure 3-1
.
3.3
Start Button
The Start Button can be used to begin the programming process manually, provided that the
Cyclone is properly configured. The location of the Start Button is shown in
Figure 3-1
.
3.4
Access Panel
The Access Panel can easily be opened to allow the user to connect/disconnect ribbon cables
from the headers, or to configure the Cyclone’s Power Jumpers to select one of the available
Power Management setups. The location of the Access Panel is shown in
Figure 3-1
; a layout of
the headers and jumpers beneath the Access Panel is shown in
