Texas Instruments TMS370 manual Programming Using the Gang Programmer

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Programming a Device From PC Memory

3.10.2 Programming Using the Gang Programmer

In PC mode, use the gang programmer's program command to program multiple devices from the PC memory with verification. (For information on pro- gramming from standalone mode, refer to subsection 1.2.2 on page 1-6.) Starting the programming is a simple one-step process of defining PC memory and device address ranges.

Step 1: Identify the address ranges of PC memory used to program the device.

PC memory base address: all

The default for the base address, all, causes the valid address ranges defined for the current device type to be used as the blocks of PC memory for programming the device. The valid address ranges also tell where in the device to program the PC memory block(s).

However, if you want to program a device from a certain block of PC memory other than the default, enter the start address of the block and then the size of the block at the next prompt.

Size (in bytes) : 0000h

When specifying values other than the default, you must also define the device's base address at the following prompt.

Device base address:

The default for this prompt is the value entered for the PC memory base address prompt. If you want to program at a different location, enter the address at which programming is to start.

After you have entered all the parameters correctly (or simply chosen all at the PC memory base address prompt), the gang programmer conducts a device test. If any devices fail (or any sockets are empty), the programmer beeps and turns on the LED below the failed device. Also, an error message prompts you about the device failure:

Device test failed, continue? (y/n)

If only empty sockets failed, press to begin the programming. If any devices actually failed, try to re-insert these devices and start the programming over.

It is possible that a defective deviceÐa device with bent pins or a device that has been incorrectly insertedÐwill affect all of the devices on the Gang pro- grammer. If this is the case, the following error message is displayed:

unable to communicate with TMS370 device ± Retry, Abort

You should inspect all of the devices for misalignment or bent pins. You may have to remove devices until the bad device is found.

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Contents Users Guide 2546239-9704 TMS370 Microcontroller/Gang Programmer Users Guide Important Notice Read This First How to Use This ManualRelated Documentation Information About Cautions and Warnings Read This First Contents Differences in Command Structures for Microcontroller Figures Tables Examples Xii Section Introduction and Installation±1. Microcontroller Programmer Personality Module Microcontroller Programmer Overview and DescriptionMicrocontroller Programmer Overview and Description ±2. Gang Programmer Board Gang Programmer Overview and DescriptionGang Programmer Overview and Description Operating the Gang Programmer in Standalone Mode Operating the Gang Programmer in PC ModeGang Programmer Overview and Description Connecting a Programmer to the PDS Base Unit Properly Installing the Programmer HardwareConnection to an XDS Power ConnectionConnection to a PC Switch No ±3. Socket Identification Integrated Circuit IC InsertionTo install a DIP device To install a Plcc device Installing the Software in Multiple Directories Properly Installing the Programmer SoftwareInstalling the Software in a Single Directory PRGRM370 @PROJ1.CFG Coff file Invoking the Programmer SoftwareInteractive Programming Example Getting StartedÐExample SessionsGettingStartedÐExampleSessions \prgrm370 xyz.out @abc.cfg ±b Batch Programming ExampleIntroduction and Installation Operating in the Configuration Window ±1. Command Menu Structure How Command Menus WorkWhat Happens If I Make an Error? Using the Special Function Keys±1. Edit Control Keys Understanding Your Input at the Cursor Prompt±2. Configuration Window Commands Configuration Window Overview and DescriptionConfiguration Window Overview and Description ±3. Show Ranges Parameter Summary Secondary Configuration WindowÐthe Show Ranges WindowSelecting the Proper Program Algorithm Device family name Device first name Control Register Program Algorithm Editing the Configuration ParametersEditing the Device Table ±4. Device Table Edit CommandsEditing the Configuration Parameters and Device Table Loading the Device Table Saving the Device Table Selecting a Current Device Ð the Choose Device CommandShowing the Display Window Ð the Display Command Operating in the Display Window Operating in the Display Window What Happens If I Make an Error Understanding Your Input at the Prompt ±2. PC Memory Display and Reverse Assembled Code Windows Display Window Overview and Description±3. Reverse Assembled Code Window Commands ±2. Display Window CommandsESC Filling a Block of PC Memory With a Value Ð the Fill Command Loading a Coff File Into PC MemoryÐ the Load Command Outputting a Coff File From PC Memory Outputting a Coff File From PC Memory Moving Blocks of PC MemoryÐthe Move Command Programming Using the Microcontroller Programmer Programming a Device From PC Memory Ð the Program CommandProgramming Complete, Program another device?y/n Programming Using the Gang Programmer Address out of range, Press any key ±4. Show Text File Commands Showing and Operating Within a Text FileÐthe Show CommandPositioning the Cursor at Top of a File Ð the Top Command Uploading Using the Microcontroller Programmer Uploading Using the Gang Programmer Unable to communicate with TMS370 device ± Retry, Abort Verifying the Contents of a Device ± the Verify Command Verifying Using the Gang Programmer Device test failed, continue? y/n Verifying the Contents of a Device Editing the Contents of PC MemoryÐthe Edit Command Using the Master Mode MenuÐthe Master Command Quitting the Program and Exiting to DOSÐthe Quit Command Suspending the Program and Entering DOSÐthe System CommandOperating the Programmer in Batch Mode Example A±1. Example Configuration/Batch File Understanding the Batch Mode FileExecutable Batch Commands Batch File Command Rules and DescriptionsDefaultable Commands Nonexecutable Batch CommandsBatch Mode Status Messages Operating the Programmer in Batch Mode Error Messages Invalid programming range ± Retry, Abort Error Message DescriptionsInvalid Vcc chosen ± Retry, Abort These error messages are specific to the gang programmers Table C±1. Valid Configuration Parameters Configuration ParametersConfiguration Parameters Using Keystroke Capture Files Table D±1. Valid Nonprintable Characters Example D±1. Keystroke File Example.key$INS Using Keystroke Capture Files Show ID software revision information, 2-9 description IndexConnecting to a pc, 1-9 connecting to an XDS Index Index-4 Important Notice