User’s Guide

XELTEK
Superpro®5004GP
Ultra-Fast, Built-in 144 pins
Programmer of the Future

XELTEK
Bldg 6‐31 Meizhiguo Garden,#2 Jiangjun Ave.,
Jiangning, Nanjing, China
Tel: (086) +25‐52765233
Fax: (086) +25‐52765203
www.xeltek.com.cn

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XELTEK
Bldg 6‐31 Meizhiguo Garden,#2 Jiangjun Ave.,
Jiangning, Nanjing, China
Tel: (086) +25‐52765233
Fax: (086) +25‐52765203
www.xeltek.com.cn
SUPERPRO is the registered trademark of XELTEK.
Distribution and sales of this product are intended for use by the original purchaser under theterms of the License Agreement.
This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or
reduced to any electronic medium of machine‐readable form without prior consent in writing fromXELTEK.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Software Copyright

2008‐2011 XELTEKUserʹs Guide Copyright

2008‐2011 XELTEKSuperpro®5004GP User’s Guide

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Table of Contents
Welcome ...............................................................................................................................7
Feature Highlights ..........................................................................................................7
Manual Organization......................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 General Description..........................................................................................9Introduction to SUPERPRO 5004GP ............................................................................9
Package Contents ............................................................................................................9
Programming Hardware................................................................................................9
Software Features ..........................................................................................................10
System Requirements ...................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 System Installation..........................................................................................11
Software Setup...............................................................................................................11
CD‐ROM .....................................................................................................................11
Xeltek Website............................................................................................................12
Setup Process .................................................................................................................12
Hardware and Driver Installation ..............................................................................18
Chapter 3 SUPERPRO 5004GP Software Features .......................................................21
Main Screen....................................................................................................................21
Toolbar ............................................................................................................................22
Connect/DisConnect .................................................................................................22
Setting .........................................................................................................................22
Auto.............................................................................................................................23
Stop..............................................................................................................................23
Quit..............................................................................................................................23
Setting Screen (Administrator)....................................................................................23
Select Device ..............................................................................................................25
Device Information Screen...................................................................................27
Chip Insertion – DIP Encapsulation ...............................................................28

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Chip Insertion – None‐DIP Encapsulation ....................................................28
Load File Screen.........................................................................................................28
Save File Screen .........................................................................................................32
Buffer Edit Screen......................................................................................................32
HEX/ASCII Data Buffer........................................................................................34
Fuse Buffer .............................................................................................................36
Encryption table ....................................................................................................37
Test Vector Table....................................................................................................37
Operation Option Screen..........................................................................................38
General....................................................................................................................39
Buffer.......................................................................................................................40
Auto Increment......................................................................................................41
Edit Auto Screen ........................................................................................................44
Device Configuration Word Screen ........................................................................47
U.E.S Screen................................................................................................................49
Setting Screen (Producer).............................................................................................50
Log File Screen...........................................................................................................51
Burning Status Window ...............................................................................................51
Output Window ............................................................................................................53
Statistical Window ........................................................................................................54
Chapter 4 Procedures .......................................................................................................56
Programming Procedure..............................................................................................56
Prepare the Hardware ..............................................................................................56
Prepare the Settings ..................................................................................................56
Start Producer Mode.................................................................................................58
Program the Chips ....................................................................................................58
Security and Password Input.......................................................................................59
Making a Chip Blank ....................................................................................................60
Identifying the Sector....................................................................................................60

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Reading A Master Chip ................................................................................................61

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Chapter 5 Detail Explanations on Common Problems................................................63
Dealing with Data Files ................................................................................................63
Solve Invalid File Type or File Data Overflow Error............................................63
Separate File Data for Programming......................................................................63
Program Two or More Files to One Chip...............................................................64
POF Format Files .......................................................................................................65
Adapter Selection ..........................................................................................................65
Selecting the Correct Adapter..................................................................................66
Other Messages..............................................................................................................67
Insertion Test Errors..........................................................................................68
Device ID Check Error......................................................................................69
Appendix............................................................................................................................70
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................70
Contact Information..................................................................................................70
License Agreement............................................................................................................70
Warranty .............................................................................................................................73

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Welcome
Welcome to the world of Xeltek Superpro programmers. Xeltek has produced theSuperpro line of IC programmers since 1985. Our motto is to provide high value
products at affordable prices. In the past 23 years, Xeltek has produced a string ofhighly popular and successful programmers including Superpro, SuperproII,
SuperproIII, SuperproV, Superpro680, Superpro8000, Superpro3000U, andSuperpro9000 models.
Superpro3000U is the first model to incorporate both PC connected andstand‐alone modes operations combined into one programmer. It is also the firstprogrammer to break the barrier of 40,000 devices supported in the industry.
Superpro3000U is by far the most popular IC programmer in the industry today.
Pushing the barrier further yet, Xeltek is proud to announce the family ofSuperpro 5000 programmers. Superpro5000 retains all the good features ofSuperpro3000U, but, in addition, it is designed to program today’s large size
devices efficiently and effectively.

Feature Highlights•

The SUPERPRO includes ultra high speed programming via 32bit RISC MCU
device. This is especially suitable for programming high capacity NAND Flashdevices•A 144 pin‐driver support is built‐in to provide efficient programming of large
pin count devices, an additional pin expander module is not necessary toprogram large pin‐count devices.

•

The SUPERPRO operates with a PC for engineering purpose or in stand‐alonemode, without a PC, for repeat production mode programming. This provides
seamless migration from engineering to production.

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The SUPERPRO communicates through a USB 2.0 port and operates on mostPentium‐based, IBM compatible desktop/notebook computers.

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The SUPERPRO comes with a standard 48‐pin DIP ZIF socket and supports
optional socket adapters to accommodate PLCC, TSOP, SOIC, SOP, QFP,TSSOP and BGA package types.

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The programmer and software supports Windows XP and Windows Vista.

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The programmer is scheduled to support 43,000+ IC devices by the end of 2008.
Please check www.xeltek.com.cn for the list of the currently supported devices.

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•For authorized users, the SUPERPRO can provide for automatic generation ofelectronic serial numbers.

IMPORTANT! Make sure to complete the software installation before connecting
the programmer USB cable.

Manual Organization
This manual includes the following:•

An introduction to the SUPERPRO series, including the system requirements
and the software and hardware installation•

Detailed explanations on the commands and the programming procedures•

Information about error messages and common problems•

An Appendix that includes the customer support information

Note: The software prevails in any discrepancy between it and the user manual,
due to any upgrades of the software.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1 General Description
This chapter provides information on the package contents, software features, andsystem requirements for SUPERPRO.

Introduction to SUPERPRO 5004GP
The SUPERPRO is a cost‐effective, reliable, and high‐speed universal programmer
for mass‐production. They are designed to communicate with a USB 2.0 port of PC
by a standard USB cable. Online software provides friendly interface, powerful
functions and flexibility.

Package Contents
The standard package contains the following items:•

A programmer module•

A USB connection cable•

A power supply unit•

A software installation CD•

The User’s Guide•

A registration form

Programming Hardware
SP5004GP is a mass‐product programmer that can burn into four chips at the sametime. It contains four burning modules, as illustrated below. The module marked“1” is the main module.

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4 complete independent modules•

High programming speed•

144 pin universal pin‐drivers design
Note: Universal adapters, support devices with 144 pins or less, for support of
E/EPROM, FLASH, SCM, PLD, SRAM with normal or low voltage.

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Chip insertion test•

Asynchronous mode (Production mode)–operation starts as soon as the chip isinserted in the socket

Software Features
The USB 2.0 Series supports:•

Windows XP and Windows Vista•

Over 25,000 (40,000+ by end of 2008) types of devices, including PROMs,
E/EPROMs, PLDs and MCU from more than 150 manufacturers•

Many types of formats such as Binary, Intel (linear & segmented) Hex,
Motorola S, Tektronix (linear & segmented), JEDEC, POF, etc.

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Device insertion test (144 pins or less)•Integrated full screen buffer editing environment with commands such as fill,
copy, move, swap, etc.

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Project management•

Batch‐processing command

System Requirements
The minimum system configuration is as follows:•

A desktop or laptop computer, IBM‐PC 586 or compatible•

Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system•

A hard disk with at least 1 GB free space•

At least one standard USB port (USB 2.0)•

One CD‐ROM drive

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Chapter 2 System Installation
This chapter provides information on how to install the software and connect the
programmer hardware properly.
To avoid complications during the installation process, you must install thesoftware before connecting the programming hardware to your computer.
Installing the software sets up the INF files and drivers automatically instead ofgoing through the Windows New Hardware Wizard. This might install the wrong
drivers with a compatible ID.

Software Setup
Select the software to setup your SUPERPRO programmer either from the
CD‐ROM or by downloading the program from the Xeltek website. Instructions
for both methods are described below.

CD‐ROM
1. Insert the CD into the CD‐ROM drive.
2. If the setup program does not start automatically, run SETUP. EXE located in
the root directory.
The system displays a dialog box to select the programmer model, illustrated
below.

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3. Select the appropriate programmer model. Make sure to select the model you
purchased, since each model has its own software.
4. Select Setup to install the application software for the programmer.

Xeltek Website
You can download the specific software for a certain model at Xeltek website:
http://www.xeltek.com.cn Select the icon to download the appropriate file foryour programmer. Once you have saved the file to your computer, run it to setup
the software.

Setup Process
The following procedure explains the setup process.
1. The system displays the Select Language dialog box, illustrated below.

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Select your preferred language for the setup process from the drop down list.
2. Select OK.
The system displays the Install Wizard dialog box, illustrated below.

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Next, the system displays the following dialog box.

3. Select Next to proceed to the next step.
The system displays the License Agreement, illustrated below.

4. Please read the license agreement carefully. Select I Agree to continue theinstallation. To cancel the installation and exit the installation process, selectCancel.

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The system asks for the Destination Location, illustrated below.

5. Select Browse to choose the installation path. After selecting the desired
destination folder, select Next.
The system displays the Additional tasks dialog box, illustrated below.

6. Check the Create a start menu icon box to add an icon on the Start menu
during the installation. Check the Create a desktop icon box to add an icon to
the desktop during the installation. Select Next.

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The system displays the following dialog box.

7. Review the settings you selected. Select Install to proceed to the next step.
Select Back to return to a previous step to change your selections.
The system displays the following dialog box.
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The system copies the files, installs the drivers and registers the software.

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If you are using Windows Vista, the system displays following dialog box.

8. Select Install this driver software anyway.
The system displays the following dialog box.

9. Select Finish to complete the setup process.

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Hardware and Driver Installation
If you connect the hardware before installing the software, the system opens theFound New Hardware Wizard, illustrated below.

1. Select Cancel to make sure the system does not install the wrong driver.
2. Return to the Software Setup process to setup the software before installing the
hardware. Refer to page 11 for instructions.
After you set up the software, you can install the hardware and driver. The
following procedure explains the installation process.
1. Make sure all other programs are closed during the installation process.
2. Connect the programmer module to the computer through the USB port.
3. Turn on the power switch of the programmer module.

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When you connect the new hardware, the system initiates the New Hardware
Wizard, which locates the driver from the software you have just installed. The
system displays alerts one at a time, illustrated below. The alerts on your system
may be slightly different.

4. After you open the application software for the programmer, the system
automatically starts the initialization. This software manages four independent
modules, so it may take some time to communicate. The system displays a
Waiting window, illustrated below.

Stop any operations while this message displays and the system iscommunicating with the programmer.

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If the system does not automatically initialize, it may show a display similar tothat illustrated below.

5. Make sure the programmer is securely connected to the computer and that thepower switch is on.
Note: The four modules are independent of each other. Under urgent
circumstances, if two or more modules are working, you can still use
SP5004GP.

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Chapter 3 SUPERPRO 5004GP Software Features
This chapter gives detailed explanations of the software functions of the
programmer.
Important:

Set your monitor display resolution ratio to 1023*768 or above.
The main screen cannot be resized.

Main Screen
SP5004GP focuses on information needed for mass production. It includes a moresecure setting to ensure consistency in the burning process.
The main Superpro 5004GP screen is illustrated below. Each part of the userinterface is labeled with a number and described below.

1. The Toolbar includes icons to access common functions. Refer to the Toolbar
section on page 22 for more information.

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2. The Burning Status window displays the burning process and instructs
operators to insert or take out chips. Refer to the Burning Status Window
section on page 51 for more information.
3. The Output window displays the running information of the program. Refer to
the Output Window section on page 53 for more information.
4. The Statistic window displays the number of times of successful programmingand the number of times of failed programming. Refer to the Statistical
Window section on page 54 for more information.

Toolbar
The toolbar is illustrated below. Each tool is explained in the following sections.

Connect/DisConnect
The programmer software uses Microsoft Winsock protocol to manage four
independent modules. The main screen is a management interface that controls
the hardware of the programmer by sending commands to the SP5000 software.
After the main interface, the process of communicating with the SP5000 software
starts automatically.
If the system does not find the programmer or something is wrong with a module,
select DisConnect to cancel the connection. Then check the connection between
the hardware and computer. Select Connect to reconnect.

Setting
The Superpro 5004GP has an Administrator mode and Producer mode to separate
management from production.
Select the Setting tool to choose whether to enter Administrator mode or Producer
mode. The system displays the Setting Mode screen, illustrated below.

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Select either Administrator or Mass‐Producer to indicate the mode for which you
want to indicate the settings. Refer to the Setting Screen (Administrator) section on
page 23 or the Setting Screen (Producer) section on page 50 for more information.

Auto
After making the programming preparations, select Auto to start the programmer.

Stop
Select Stop to cancel the current operation.

Quit
You cannot quit while burning chips. After the operation is complete, or aftercanceling the current operation, select Quit to exit the program. If you have set anadministrator’s password, you must enter the correct password to quit.

Setting Screen (Administrator)
When you select Administrator on the Setting Mode screen, the system displays
the Setting screen illustrated below. Each part of the screen is described below.

1. The system displays the name of the selected Device. Choose Select to open the

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Select screen to select a device. Refer to the Selectinformation.

section on page 25 for more

2. The system displays the name of the loaded file in the File Name field. SelectLoad File into Buffer to open the Load File screen to load a file. Refer to the
Load File Screen section on page 28 for more information.
3. After editing the buffer information, select Save Buffer into File to save data inthe current buffer to a disk file. The system displays the Save File screen. Referto the Save File Screen section on page 32 for more information.
4. Select Edit Buffer to open the Buffer Edit screen. Refer to the Buffer Edit Screen
section on page 32 for more information.
5. Select Checksum to open the Checksum for Compatibility screen. Refer to the错误！未找到引用源。 on page 错误！未定义书签。 for more information.
6. Select Operation Option to open the Operation Option screen. Refer to the
Operation Option Screen section on page 38 for more information.
7. Select Edit Auto to open the Edit Auto screen. Refer to the Edit Auto Screen
section on page 44 for more information.
8. Select Dev. Config to open the ConfigWord screen. Refer to the Device
Configuration Word Screen section on page 47 for more information.
9. Select U.E.S to open the User Electronic Signature Bytes screen. Refer to the
U.E.S Screen section on page 49 for more information.
10. Check the Production Mode box to program devices in large quantities. The
programmer uses the Insertion Test to automatically detect insertion andremoval of devices and carry out the entire programming process.
11. A project file allows you to save a working environment, including the device
information, the operation option settings, and the content of the Auto mode.
Note: If you have upgraded or reinstalled the software, any previously saved
project files become incompatible.
Select Load Project to select a previously saved project file using the File dialog
box.
12. Select Save Project to save the current working environment to a specified
project file.
13. Select Administrator’s Password to set a password to prevent others fromchanging the program settings, including quitting or entering the program.
14. Select Programmer’s ID to display the ID of the four modules. These IDs are

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written when leaving the factory.
15. Select OK when you have finished indicating the Administrator settings.

Select Device
When you choose Select on the Setting screen, the system displays the Device
Selection dialog box, illustrated below. Each part of the screen is described below.

1. Select one of the following Device Types:•

E(E)PROM (including EPROM, EEPROM, FLASH)•

B/PROM•

DRAM/SRAM

•

PLD

•

MCU

Select ALL if you are not sure what type to choose.
2. In the Manufacturer box, highlight the desired manufacturer. The lower rightcorner displays the manufacturer logo to help ensure you select the correct
manufacturer.

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3. Highlight the correct device in the Device Name box.
NOTE: The chip’s printed name may include the parameters (i.e., speed,
temperature, encapsulation, etc.). If the name is different than what
appears in the Device Name column, you may ignore the difference or ask
for help.
You may use the Search box to help select the device from the large quantity ofdevices listed. Enter the first few characters of the device name to limit the
number of choices listed in the Manufacturer and Device Name columns. For
example, if you enter 89 in the Search box, the list only shows Manufacturers
and Devices that contain ‘89’. The sequence of the characters is important. For
example, if you enter ‘89’, the list includes ‘819’, and ‘DA8S9’ but not ‘98’.
4. Select Dev.Info to open the Device Information screen. Refer to the next section
for more information.
5. Select OK or Cancel.

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Device Information Screen
When you choose Dev Information on the Select screen, the system displays theDevice Information, illustrated below. Each part of the screen is described below.

The device information includes the following information:•

Key information about the devices•

The manufacturers’ requirements•

The conventions on the special devices
Note:

Some devices may have special requirements, including thearrangement of the data buffer content, and the explanations on thespecial operations of the device. Read the information carefully.
To ensure correct programming, arrange the data and prepare thecorresponding settings according to the requirements. You can alsofind this information in the data manual of the device.

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•The adapter information, which may include the order number (such as
CX5001), the size of the chip, and the chip insertion direction.
Note:

To program chips with other than the standard encapsulation, youmust purchase the appropriate adapters.

Chip Insertion – DIP Encapsulation
Insert the chip with the notch upwards, aligning the bottom line with the bottom
line of the socket. The diagram below illustrates the process of inserting a 28‐pin
chip.

Chip Insertion – None‐DIP Encapsulation
Socket adapters are available for other encapsulations, including PLCC, QFP, andSOIC. Refer to the Adapter Information on the Device Information screen. The
insertion follows the position of pin 1.
To identify pin 1 of the chip, look for a solid square or dot on the chip that gives
the information about the chip. It also indicates the first pin of the chip.
Note: Generally, the pins of the chip are downward when they are inserted.
However, as for the chip PLCC20, its pins should be upward. This
insertion is called the “Dead Bug” method.

Load File Screen
There may be one or more data buffers in the device. If several data buffers are
displayed after you have selected the device, refer to the name and the data

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manual for the meanings of the buffers.
The two data types of the device are Data (HEX/ASCII) and Fuse.
•

For most EPROM and SCM, the data type is Data (HEX/ASCII).

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The data type for PLD device is Fuse.

After you select the device, the software automatically identifies the data buffer
type. You can review the buffer data types if you open the Edit Buffer screen.
Refer to the Buffer Edit Screen on page 32 for more information.
When some file data are loaded into the data buffer, the following rules apply:•With a HEX/ASCII data buffer (EPROM, MCU etc.), the system assumes that 8
bits of the data are valid.

•With a JEDEC buffer (PLD/PAL), the system considers the lowest bit (1 bit) of
the file data valid.

When you select Load File into Buffer from the Setting screen, the system
displays the Load File screen, illustrated below. The red labels refer to thenumbered explanations below.

1. Select the data Buffer name from the drop down list, as illustrated below.

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•The default option is considered the programming zone of the device as
described in the data manual.

•

To choose between several buffers, determine the corresponding
programming zones according to the names and the data manual.

The system loads the file data into the data buffers according to the data buffer
names.
2. Enter the name of the data file to load in the File Name field.
Alternatively, you can select Browse and choose the file using the Select Filebox, which is illustrated below.

First select the file type from the Files of type drop down list.
•

Data (HEX/ASCII data) file types can be further divided into many different
types according to their storage forms. You must select the appropriate file
type to ensure the data loads correctly.

•

The file type for Fuse data files is JEDEC and the file extension is “jed.”
After selecting the file, you do not need to select the data file type.

Altera Corporation uses POF format files. To program an Altera Corporation chip,refer to POF Format Files on page 65 for more information.
3. Select the File Type from the drop down list.
4. Select one of the following File Modes from the drop down list:•

Normal to load the whole file

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Even to load the first byte and discard the second byte out of every two
bytes

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Odd to discard the first byte and load the second byte out of every two
bytes

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1st byte of 4 to load first byte and discard the other three bytes out of every
four bytes•

2nd byte of 4 to load the second byte and discard the other three bytes outof every four bytes•

3rd byte of 4 to load the third byte and discard the other three bytes out of
every four bytes•

4th byte of 4 to load the fourth byte and discard the other three bytes out of
every four bytes•

1st 2_byte of 4 to load the first two bytes and discard the other two bytes
out of every four bytes•

2nd 2_byte of 4 to load the last two bytes and discard the other two bytes
out of every four bytes

Refer to the Separate File Data for Programming section on page 63 for more
information.
5. The Buffer Address field displays the start address of the data loaded into thebuffer.
6. The system displays the minimum offset address in the File Address field.
Some Hex or S record files contain non‐zero file start addresses. If the file typehas a non‐zero start address, enter the data offset address in the File Address
field. Make sure to enter the correct address, because an incorrect file offset
address causes part of the buffer to be filled with FF (or incorrect data). This
causes a system overflow or failure. Refer to Solve Invalid File Type or File
Data Overflow on page 63 for more information on this problem.
7. Select the Buffer clear on data load with checkbox to fill the data buffers withthe specified data.
8. Enter the data input type.
9. Check the Show Offset Address (Minimize) After Loading to show theminimized file offset address or initial address on the screen.
10. Select OK to load the file. Otherwise, select Cancel.

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Save File Screen
When you select Save Buffer into File from the Setting screen, the system displays
the Save File screen, illustrated below. The red labels refer to the numbered
explanations below.

1. Select the Data Buffer Name from the Buffer drop down list.
2. Enter File Name for Data or select Browse to select a file name.
3. Select the type of file from the File Type drop down list.
4. Enter the start address of the data buffer in the Buffer Address field. The saved
data starts at the start address.
5. Enter the save data size in number of bytes in the Save Data Size field.

Buffer Edit Screen
When you select Edit Buffer on the Settings screen, the system displays either the
Fuse Buffer Edit window or the Data Buffer (HEX/ASCII) Edit window,
depending on the file type.
Use the following keys to edit the buffer data:•

Press the Page Up key to Page up in the data window.

•

Press the Page Down key to Page down in the data window.

•

Press the Home key to move the cursor to the beginning of the line.

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Press the End key to move cursor to the end of the line.

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The following sample illustrates an example with two data buffers. The red labels
refer to the numbered explanations below.

Note: You can open several data buffers at the same time.
1. The tabs in the lower left corner allow you to switch from one data buffer toanother. The current data buffer name is highlighted.
2. Select Duplicate to save the data in the buffers in text form. The following
examples show the text form of the saved buffer data.
•

HEX/ASCII data buffer:
00000000
00000010
00000020
00000030•

4D 5A 90 00 03 00 00 00-04 00 00 00 FF FF 00 00
B8 00 00 00 00 00 00 00-40 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00-00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00-00 00 00 00 80 00 00 00

MZ.._..._.......
........@.......
................
................

Fuse data buffer:
00000768
00000800
00000832
00000864
00000896
00000928
00000960
00000992

10011010101010101010101010101010
01101010101010101010101010101010
10100110101010101010101010101010
10101010011010101010101010101010
10101010101001101010101010101010
10101010101010100110101010101010
10101010101010101010011010101010
10101010101010101010101001101010

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HEX/ASCII Data Buffer
A sample Data Buffer (HEX/ASCII) Edit window is illustrated below.

The HEX/ASCII data buffer is 8‐bit wide. Press the TAB key to switch between
HEX and ASCII data for editing.
Note: Remember that the value of start address must be less than that of the end
address.
1. Select Buffer clear at IC change to clear the buffer after selecting the device.
2. Select Buffer clear on data load to clear the buffer before loading the file data.
3. Select Buffer save when exit to save the buffer data when exiting. This option
also loads the saved data automatically the next time you enter the system.
4. Select Locate to open the Locate Buffer dialog box. Enter the address of thedata you wish to display and select OK to quickly move the cursor to thedesired location.
5. Select Copy to open the Copy Buffer dialog box.
•

Enter the start address in the Start Address field.

•

Enter the end address in the End Address field.

•

Select OK to copy the data between the start address and the end address,
beginning with a new address. Otherwise, select Cancel.

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6. Select Fill to open the Fill Data Into Buffer dialog box.
•

Enter the desired data in the Fill Data field. The data consists of HEX
numbers, such as AA, 55, E4 for the Data Buffer (HEX/ASCII data) Edit
window.

•Enter the start address in the Start Address field.

•

Enter the end address in the End Address field.

•

Select OK to fill the data. Otherwise, select Cancel.

7. Select Search to search for a specified string.
8. Select Search Next to begin the next search for the specified string.
9. Select Radix to toggle between the HEX and DEC memory address display.
10. Select Swap to open the Word Swap dialog box, illustrated below.

Select the Word Width option to swap high byte and low byte according to thespecified width in the address range and select OK. Otherwise, select Cancel.
For example, if the data buffer address 0‐10(HEX) is:
12 34 56 78 90 AA BB CC - DD EE FF 11 22 33 44 55

Then after swapping the data, it would look like this according to the selected
word width:•

16 Bits (2 bytes) ‐34 12 78 56 AA 90 CC BB - EE DD 11 FF 33 22 55 44•

32 Bits (4 bytes) ‐78 56 34 12 CC BB AA 90 - 11 FF EE DD 55 44 33 22•

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CC BB AA 90 78 56 34 12 - 55 44 33 22 11 FF EE DD

Fuse Buffer
A sample Fuse Buffer Edit window is illustrated below.

The data for editing is either 0 or 1. Refer to the data manual of the device and the
JEDEC to determine which of the following explanations for the data apply.
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1 represents an intact fuse and 0 represents a blown fuse•

1 represents a blown fuse and 0 represents an intact fuse

Refer to the HEX/ASCII Data Buffer section on page 34 for more information about
the options on this screen.

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Encryption table
A data buffer corresponding to the encrypted data is called an encryption table.
Whether an encryption table exists depends on the data manual.
A sample Encryption table is illustrated below.

The Encryption function writes the encryption table data into a chip. In most cases,
you cannot check the chip after the data is written into the encryption table. The
encryption table data also cannot be read.
Test Vector Table
The test vector table is a special data area. The data buffer corresponding to thedata is called the test vector table.
If a test vector table is included in the JEDEC file, the software loads the test vector
table into the buffer when you load the file. Each line displays one vector. Each bit
represents one pin’s test characteristic. The bits from left to right correspond to thepins from the first to the last respectively.

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A sample vector table is illustrated below, with definitions following.

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Z: High impedance state•

X: No care state•

N: VCC or GND (non‐test input pins)•

H: Output Logic High (VOH)•

L: Output Logic Low (VOL)•

C: Clock pin•

1: Input Logic High (VIH)•

0: Input Logic Low (VIL)

Operation Option Screen
Select Operation Option from the Setting screen to open the Operation Option
screen.
Note: Using the Operation Option to change the settings may produce minorchanges from the following descriptions.
The Operation Option screen includes four views:•

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•Auto.Inc•Count

Each view is explained in the following sections.
GeneralThe General view of the Operation Option screen is illustrated below.

1. Select Insertion Test to have the programmer check the pin contact status
before programming. The test includes a check for poor contact, wrong
direction, chip insertion, and chip insertion orientation errors. Refer toInsertion Test Errors on page 68 for more information.
2. Select ID Check to have the programmer read the Electronic Identifier Codefrom the chip to identify the manufacturer, the device type and theprogramming algorithm code. If you have already selected the device, thedefault for this option is checked. Refer to Device ID Check Error on page 69
for more information.
3. Select Beeper On to turn the beeper on or off. The beeper makes a sound toindicate the results of operations such as Insertion Test error, ID unmatched,
programming successfully completed or failed.
Note: Not all programmers include a beeper.
4. Indicate the mode for verifying the data by selecting one of the Verify Mode

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options. These options refer to the voltage of the pin VCC, which may vary
when the programmer verifies the data. The manufacturer provides the
MinVcc and MaxVcc values for verifying the data.
VCC(+/‐ 5%) or VCC(+/‐ 10%) is adopted for the verification. If VCC = 5.00V,
select one of the following options:•

VCC = 5.00V and verify the data once•

VCC = 4.75V and VCC = 5.25V, and verify the data twice (+/‐ 5%)•

VCC = 4.50V and VCC=5.50V, and verify the data twice (+/‐ 10%)

BufferThe Buffer view of the Operation Option screen is illustrated below.

The default programming method is to program the device from the start address
to the end address. However, you may choose to program only a part of the chip,such as with most E/EPROM (FLASH) devices.
Note: Most single‐chip microcomputers do not allow a change to the start
address of the device.
1. For each file, enter the Start Address.
2. For each file, enter the End Address.

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EXAMPLE: The device MACRONIX MX29F200B TSOP48 is a 16‐bit flash
device. Its programmable zone starts at the address 0 and ends at theaddress 1FFFF (hexadecimal system).
The buffer size in bytes is (1FFFF+1) * 2 = 40000 (hexadecimal
system).
Because it is a 16‐bit (2 bytes) device, the buffer size is twice as large
as the device size.
To program only the second part of the device, enter 10000 as thestart address and leave the end address unchanged. This correlates
the programming data to the buffer data between the address
10000*2 = 200000 and 40000.
Auto Increment
The Auto.Inc view of the Operation Option screen is illustrated below.

Auto Increment provides two methods of generating the serial numbers: Auto
Increment and User Defined.
Note: The serial number is the content required by some applications that must
be written in a certain area for every chip. This information includes the
product sequence number and the MAC address.

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To have the software generate the serial number, select Enable AutoIncrement.
1. Enter the automatic start buffer address in the Start Addr field.
2. Enter the automatic end buffer address in the End Addr field.
3. Enter 1 in the Inc. Step field.
4. The AutoInc Format defines the start value and the overflow value. The
overflow value is the number at which the increment ceases and carries to thenext address, which becomes the new start value.
•

Select Binary to set the start value as 0 and the overflow value as 256.

•

Select ASCII Decimal to set the start value as 30 (hexadecimal
representation of 0) and the overflow value as 39+1 (the hexadecimal
representation of 9).

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Select ASCII Hex to set the start value as 30 (hexadecimal representation of0) and the overflow value as 46+1 (the hexadecimal representation of anumber greater than F, where 9+1=A).

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Example:

There are 64 chips with IDs from 0001 to 0064, which are in the end
address of 89C51 EPROM. The selected mode is 4 bytes, using thedecimal system.
1. Enter FFF in the Start Address field.
2. Enter FFC in the End Address field.
3. Enter 1 in the Inc.Step field.
4. Select ASCII Decimal as the AutoInc. Format.
In the Buffer Edit window, make the following change:
FFC:

30

FFD:

30

FFE: 30

FFF: 31

The Operation Information window displays the following
information during programming:
Current AutoIncrement Data=0001
In subsequent programming operations, the information in the last 4
bytes of the buffer data is:
FFC:

30

FFD:

30

FFE: 30

FFF: 31After successful programming, the AutoIncrement value increases
by 1. The Operation Information window displays the following
information:
Current AutoIncrement Data = 0002
The last 4 bytes of the buffer data are:
FFC:

30

FFD:

30

FFE: 30

FFF: 32

To define the increase of the serial number, select User’s Definition. You must be
authorized to use this function. If so, you can change the data as desired in the 4K
byte range.

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Edit Auto Screen
The Auto function organizes the different functions of the device into a sequential
group and carries out the functions in order, similar to a batch command.
When you select Edit Auto on the Settings screen, the system displays the Edit
Auto screen, illustrated below. The illustration is a sample for the device ATMEL
AT89C51.

The Device Functions column displays all operations for the device.
The Auto column lists the operations in order of execution. For the sample in theillustration, the operation execution order is Erase, Blank_check, Program, Verify.
1. Select Add to add the highlighted function in the Device Function column tothe end of the Auto column. You can also double‐click the highlighted functionin the Device Function column to add it to the Auto column.
2. Select Delete to delete the highlighted function in the Auto column. You canalso double‐click the highlighted function in the Auto column to delete it.
3. Select Delete All to remove all the functions from the Auto column.

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The display varies depending on the chip. Explanations for the most common
operations follow.
Note: The Device Operation Window may be different for some devices withspecial requirements and functions. To obtain detailed information for
those functions, refer to the manual of the device data or the Dev.
Information screen, or contact XELTEK technical support.
•

Auto is the automatic programming mode, which executes a series ofoperations on the device in a preset order.

•

Program writes the data from the buffer into the chip and verifies the accuracyof the programming in some cases.
Note: The Verify function is performed in two modes. The first mode checks
for accuracy on completion of programming a chip. If an error occurs,
the system displays an error message and ceases the programming.
The second mode does not perform verification during programming.
The process continues even if an error occurs. Upon completion, thesystem displays a successful programming message. However, themessage only indicates successful completion of programming. You
must perform the verify function to ensure accuracy.

•

Read reads the content of the chip into the buffer. Open the Buffer Edit screen
to view the content.
Notes: The system cannot read the content of encrypted chips.
The system cannot read PLD devices since the test vector is not in thechip.
If a chip includes ConfigWord, the system reads the ConfigWord dataand saves it to the ConfigWord buffer.

•

Verify compares the content of the buffer with that of the chip.

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Notes: If there is any discrepancy, verification ceases and the system displays
a failure message. For most memory chips and SCM chips, the failure
message includes address and data. For PLD devices, the message
displayed depends on the programming reference. Only the chips thatpass verification can be recognized as the chips being programmed
correctly.
Some chips do not provide the cell to cell check function. Instead, thesechips provide only the accumulation check function similar to the
VerifyCRC.
A few chips do not provide the accumulation check function. The
system performs the check automatically in the programming process.
•Blank_check checks if the device is in blank state, which is dependent on thedata manual. If filling the blank data buffer is selected when the devices are
selected, the programmer will fill all the HEX/ASCII buffer data with FF or 00(Hex), and the fuse buffer with 1 or 0 after the device is selected. An encrypted
chip may be displayed as a blank chip.
Notes: EEPROM devices do not need Blank_check because the chip can be
overwritten.
Refer to Making a Chip Blank on page 60 for more information.

•

Erase erases the chip and makes it blank. This operation can only be executedon the chip that can be erased electrically. EEPROM does not need to execute
this operation. If you need a chip with a blank state, you can directly write theblank data to the chip. Some chips that can be erased electrically are able tobecome an OTP by configuring the ConfigWord. Please refer to the device data
manual.

•Protect encrypts data to make it unreadable. Protect affects the operation
function whether it is readable or not.
– When the protection state is unreadable, the system displays the Protect
operation in the operation function window. Execute the Protect function toprotect the chip.
– If the protection state is readable, the Protect options are part of theConfigWord. Select None to have the system perform no protect function.
Note: If the chips made by some manufacturers are fully protected, thedata cannot be erased even with the ultraviolet ray eraser. These

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chips cannot be re‐used.
–

The Protect function protects the data in FLASH chips. You cannot rewrite
a protected chip until you have removed the protection. Use the Erase
operation to remove the protection. You must use this operation with Dev.
Config and identify the sector. Refer to Identifying the Sector on page 60 for
more information.

•

Security encrypts data to make it unreadable.

•

Erase_All is the same as Erase.

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Protect_All is the same as Protect.

•

Lock_Bit is a protection method. Please refer to the Device Data Manual for thedetail information about the operations.
Example: Atmel At89C51 has three operation items: Lock_Bit1, Lock_Bit12,
Lock_Bit123. The data manual defines the meaning of each.

Device Configuration Word Screen
Important: The device configuration word varies from device to device. Refer tothe device data manual for more information about the configuration
words. Set the configuration words according to the requirements ofyour target system. Otherwise, you cannot use the device normallyeven if it is normal when preparing and verifying the program.
Some single‐chip microcomputers allow special working modes, such as thestorage area mapping, the watchdog time, the clock, or the encryption. Set these
special modes through the Device Configuration Word option.
The user files contain the configuration words of some devices. When you loadthese files, the system automatically loads the configuration words into theconfiguration word buffer. However, you must select the configuration words forsome devices manually.

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Select Dev.Config on the Settings screen to open the ConfigWord dialog box. The
following sample illustration shows the configuration word for DALLAS
DS89C420. It contains the watchdog and three protection modes.

Some single‐chip microcomputers include many items for the configuration word.
The items may appear on separate tabs or pages. Make sure to set all the items on
all pages before programming a chip.
The input of the configuration word can be divided into several ways:•

The 8‐bit (byte) edit box input•

The 16‐bit (word) edit box input•

The single choice input (select and deselect, choose one out of two)•

The multiple choice input (choose one out of many)

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The configuration words for chip programming are classified into two categories:•

If the configuration word contains some protected items, then you cannot
verify the items after preparing the program. When preparing the program, theprogrammer automatically shields the protected items and writes the otheritems. Select Security or Protection to write the protected items.
Note: If you select None as the Protection option, the system does NOT carryout an operation when performing Security or Protection.

•

In some devices, the configuration words cannot be separated, so the systemdoes not write the configuration word when preparing the program. To write
the configuration word in these cases, select the corresponding item, such as
Write_Option.

Some FLASH devices also use the configuration word for the Protect operationand to execute and display the segment protection.

U.E.S Screen
When you select U.E.S from the Settings screen, the system displays the User
Electronic Signature Bytes screen, illustrated below.

This screen allows you to view and edit the user’s electronic signature in both
HEX and ASCII formats. When reading devices or loading files, the content may
be changed.

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Setting Screen (Producer)
Producer mode sets the four modules with a saved project file.
When you select Producer on the Setting Mode screen, the system displays the
Setting screen illustrated below. Each part of the screen is described below.

1. The system displays the current project to use for burning the modules.
Note: To avoid errors from complicated burning processes, choose the same
project for all four modules. Check the Same project for all sites
checkbox. Contact Xeltek if you have a special request.
Select Browse to select the project file.
2. Select one of the following Production Modes:•

Project Setting: Use the same setting as the project setting.

•

Always on: Always use the project mode.

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Never on: Never use the project mode.

3. Select Log File to open the Log File screen. Refer to the Log File Screen section
on page 51 for more information.
4. Select Administrator’s Password to set a password to prevent others fromchanging the program settings, including quitting or entering the program.
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5. Select OK to indicate the settings are complete, or select Cancel close theSetting screen without making changes.

Log File Screen
You can create a log file to have the system save Output window content into a log
file when you exit the program. Select Log File from the Setting screen to open the
Log File dialog box, illustrated below. The red labels refer to the numbered
explanations below.

1. Select No to delete the log file. The system will not create a log file on exit.
2. Select New to overwrite the existing log file every time the program starts.
3. Select Append to add the log file information at the end of the existing log fileeach time the program starts.
4. Enter, edit or Browse for the full path name of the log file in the Log file’s
name: field.

Burning Status Window
After finishing the programmer’s settings, you can burn devices. Watch theburning process and instructions for inserting and removing chips in the Burning
Status window, illustrated below. Each part of the user interface is labeled with anumber and described below.

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1. The production mode status is set by project.
2. The message displays one of the following options:•

Ready: The module is connected or the burning succeeded.

•

Failure: The operation failed. View the detailed information in the output
window.

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No Programmer: The module is not connected.

3. The Indicator Light displays one of the following options:•Green indicates Succeed or Ready•

Yellow indicates At work. The message section includes a display of processcompletion, as illustrated below.

•

Red indicates Failed.

Note: Refer to the corresponding message for details.
4. The system displays the Module ID.
5. The system displays the Device Name and checksum.
6. The system displays the current Serial Number (if set).
Important:

Make sure to check the operation result in the following instances:
1. In non‐production mode, the Stop icon on the Toolbar is gray,as illustrated below.

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2. In production mode, the message indicates to remove thedevice, as illustrated below.

Output Window
The Output Window, illustrated below, displays the running information of the
program. This information is saved into the log file as text format when you exit
the program.

This window includes five tabs, as explained below.
•

Main: The main window displays the history records about the maininterface.

•#1‐#4: The other four tabs correlate to the modules. Each windows displays
specific information about the related module, including device selection, chipburning, and reasons for failure.

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Statistical Window
The Statistical Window, illustrated below, displays the number of times ofsuccessful and failed programming.

The system displays the following information according to the default counting
rules:•

Success: number of times of successful programming for each module and the
total

•

Failure: number of times of failed programming for each module and the total•

Sum: total number of times of programming for each module and the total•

Yield: the percentage of success for each module and the total

After successful Program execution, the Success count increases by 1. Otherwise
the failure count increases by 1.
Select Reset to set the successful times and the failed times back to 0.
Select Reset Count Down to open the Count Down dialog box, illustrated below.
The red labels refer to the explanations that follow.

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1. Enter the number of chips you are programming (greater than 0) to have thesystem count down. The Count Down number decreases by 1 every time achip is programmed successfully, until it reaches 0.
2. Check the Count Down: enabled box to enable the count down function.
3. Check the Stop when reading the total box to ensure that no more programs
are written until you reset the option.

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Chapter 4 ProceduresThis chapter provides information on steps for common procedures.

Programming Procedure
This section presents the operation process for the chip programming, from the
beginning to the end, including the user interface and the device programming
steps.
Before you start to program any devices, make sure that you have correctly
installed the programmer and that the computer is successfully communicatingwith the programmer.
It is best to detach management from production so that during production, you
only need to watch the burning process.
Use the administrator mode to set the working environment for the burning
devices. The four modules work the same, including devices, data, and operation
options.

Prepare the Hardware
You can only enter administrator mode if the computer and programmer arecommunicating successfully.
Make sure that you have the appropriate adapter for your SMD devices, if
applicable.
Insert the chip correctly. Follow the guidelines of the standard chip insertion
markings near the pin‐driver socket. However, if you select SMD or a device that
requires non‐standard insertion, the system prompts you with the appropriate
chip insertion.

Prepare the Settings
1. Select the Setting icon on the Toolbar. The system displays the Setting Mode
screen.
2. Select Administrator and OK.
The system displays the Setting screen.
3. Select the device. Refer to the Selectsection on page 25 for more information.

4. Load the data into the buffer. Refer to the Load File Screen section on page 28
for more information.
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Instead of loading a file, you can read the data from a master chip. Refer to theReading A Master Chip section on page 61 for more information.
Note: The read function is not available for some devices, including thosethat have been encrypted.
5. Make sure the loaded data is correct by viewing on the Buffer Edit window.
Refer to the Buffer Edit Screen section on page 32 for detailed information.
6. Select Operation Option on the Setting screen to open the Operation Option
screen. Set each of the following options:•

Insertion Test option to indicate whether to check the pin contact before
programming•

Device ID Check option to indicate whether to check the ID of the device
before programming•

Beeper option to indicate whether the beeper beeps when the operation
succeeds or fails•

Verification Mode option to select a specific VCC voltage to ensure that thechip is programmed correctly

Refer to the Operation Option Screen section on page 38 for more information.
7. Select Edit Auto on the Settings screen to set the order of the batch processing
functions. The functions usually selected are Erase, Blank_check, Program,
Verify, and Security or Protect. Refer to Edit Auto on page 44 for more
information.
8. For devices that include the configuration word, you must set theconfiguration word before programming to ensure that the chip can be used on
the target system.
The configuration words for some devices are contained in the data file.
Therefore, the system automatically loads the configuration word into theconfiguration word buffer when loading the data file.
On some devices, you must manually make the selection. Select Dev. Config
on the Setting screen. Refer to the Device Configuration Word Screen section
on page 47 for more information.
9. Check the Production Mode box on the Setting screen. In order to program
chips in batches, the programmer conducts the insertion test. Once you have
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inserted the chip, the system automatically starts the auto batch processing
command.
10. Select Save Project on the Setting screen to save all of the current settings into a
specified project.

Start Producer Mode
1. Select the Setting icon on the Toolbar. The system displays the Setting Mode
screen.
2. Select Producer and OK.
The system displays the Setting screen.
3. Select Browse to open the project file you saved in the Administrator mode.
Refer to the Setting Screen (Producer) section on page 50 for more information.

Program the Chips
The operation steps for programming a chip, as set in Edit Auto, are follows:•

Blank Check
Notes: You can skip this step if the chip is brand new.
The Blank Check will fail on chips containing some information that canbe erased. In this case, perform the Erase operation first. You do notneed to erase EPROM chips for which the data can be overwritten.

•

Program•

VerifyNote: This step is necessary. The chip must pass Verification before theprogramming can be implemented. Some chips provide only theaccumulation check function, such as VerifyCRC instead of aunit‐to‐unit check function. Very few chips do not provide theaccumulation check function.

•

Security or Protect if encryption is required
Note: You may need to set the configuration word before performing
encryption. Refer to Device Configuration Word on page 47 for more
information.

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Toolbar.
2. Insert the chip properly into the socket. If the prompt information indicates aneed for an adaptor, you may purchase the adapter.
The programmer waits for the chip insertion. The system displays thefollowing prompt: Please, insert a device into the socket.
3. Once you have properly inserted the chip, the auto batch‐processing command
starts automatically.
4. The programmer waits for the chip removal. When chip programming iscomplete, the system displays the following prompt: Please, remove thedevice from the socket.
5. Review the Output window to check the programming result.

Security and Password Input
To prevent the user’s data from being used by another, the program asks the user
to input the password in the operation process.
The Set Password screen is illustrated below.

1. Enter the new password in the Enter the password field. Leave the field blankto indicate no password is required.
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2. Re‐enter the password. Both fields must match for a valid password.
Note:

Spaces are characters that can be used in the password.

The system asks for a password whenever performing a function that requires apassword. The Enter Password screen is illustrated below.

Making a Chip Blank
For the chip that can be erased electrically, execute the Erase operation.
For the chip that can be erased with ultraviolet ray, use the ultraviolet ray eraser
for 3‐30 minutes.
Note: OTP cannot be blanked once written.

Identifying the Sector
You must identify the Sector to protect some chips.
There are two ways to select the Sector:
1. Enter the address of several sectors (maximum of 8)to decide the sectors toprotect. After the Protect operation is performed, the identified sectors areprotected.

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2. If the chip has been divided into several sector groups in advance, you can
only choose these groups to be protected, as shown in the following
illustration.

Reading A Master Chip
The system can read a master chip to the buffer, which allows you to copy amaster chip to the chips in the other modules,

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To read a master chip, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the master chip in the first module.
2. Edit Auto to include only the Read function item.
3. Select Auto from the Toolbar.
4. Take out the master chip.
To make sure the read succeeded, complete the following steps:
5. In Administrator mode, select the device. The type of the device should be thesame as the master chip.
6. In administrator mode, edit Auto again with the appropriate programming
functions to program a new chip.
7. Save the project.
8. With a new chip, execute the programming process with the saved project.
If the new chip works in the target board like the master chip, the copy succeeded.

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Chapter 5 Detail Explanations on Common Problems
You can monitor the programmer operations through the Operation Information
Window and message window. This chapter helps define common problems
related to programmer actions and errors.

Dealing with Data Files
This section explains common problems involving the File Type dialog box.

Solve Invalid File Type or File Data Overflow Error
The data for programming is usually stored in the data file. Commonly used
formats are Intel Hex, Motorola and Tektronix. The files of these formats keep datain text mode, which include data and address information. Because the offset
address is not always zero, you may incur errors when loading the file directly.
For example, the location of data in buffer (as viewed in the Edit Buffer window)
may be incorrect or you may receive an error message when loading the file, suchas “Invalid file type, or all file data overflow”.
Select one of the following options to solve this problem.
•

Confirm the file type and ensure the buffer can load all the files.

•

Find the offset address of the file. When loading the file, select the Show
Offset Address (Minimize) After Loading option to display the start addressof the file after the file is loaded.
Example:File Offset Address (min): 0x0000E0000 (Hex)This means the offset address of the file is not 0. You must move thedata at the address to the address 0 of the buffer. To do that, load thefile again, and enter E000 as the File Address.
Refer to the Load File section on page 28 for more information on loading files.

Separate File Data for Programming
By using the File Mode selection in the File Type dialog box, you can select thedata of a file and write it to several chips of the same type. This allows you to load
the file several times according to your needs.
There are three methods for separating the file data.
1. Based on byte (8bit), divide the file into two parts by the odd and even address.

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Program the two parts into two chips respectively.
When loading the file, select Even as the File Mode to write the data in theaddresses 0,2,4,6, etc. to one chip. Select Odd as the File mode to write the dataat the address 1,3,5,7, etc. to the other chip.
2. Based on the byte (8‐bit), divide the file into four parts by address of the firstbyte, the second byte, the third byte and the fourth byte out of every four bytes.
Program the four parts to four chips respectively.
When loading the file, select the 1st byte of 4 as the File Mode to write the datain the addresses 0, 4, 8, 12 (or C if HEX), etc. to one chip. Then select 2nd byte of
4, 3rd byte of 4, and finally 4th byte of 4 to write the remaining data to the otherthree chips.
3. Based on the word (16‐bit), divide the file into two parts by address of the firsttwo bytes and the last two bytes out of every four bytes. Program the two parts
to two chips respectively.
When loading the file, select the 1st 2_type of 4 as the File Mode to write thedata in the addresses 0, 1, 5, 6, etc. to one chip. Then select 2nd_byte of 4 towrite the remaining data to the other chip.

Program Two or More Files to One Chip
You can load several files into the buffer and write them to the chip. The following
explanation gives an example of programming three files (Sample1, Sample2, andSample3) to one chip. The example assumes the following:•

Write the data from the address 200 (Hex) of the file Sample1 to the address 0of the chip.

•

Write the data from the address 0 (Hex) of the file Sample2 to the address 3000
(Hex) of the chip.

•

Write the data from the address 4000 (Hex) of the file Sample3 to the address
4000 (Hex) of the chip.

1. Select Edit from the Buffer menu. Make sure that the Buffer clear on data load
option is not checked.
2. Select Load from the File menu to load the Sample1 file.
•In the Buffer Address field, enter 0.

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In the File Address field, enter 200.

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3. Select Load from the File menu to load the Sample2 file.
•In the Buffer Address field, enter 3000.

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In the File Address field, enter 0.

4. Select Load from the File menu to load the Sample3 file.
•In the Buffer Address field, enter 4000.

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In the File Address field, enter 4000.

5. Continue with programming.
If there are no changes in the file requirements or content of the three files(Sample1, Sample2, and Sample3), you can save the data in buffer to a new file,such as Sample4, for easy loading and programming next time.

POF Format Files
When programming ALTERA PLD devices the system saves the data in POF
format files. When loading a POF Format file, the system displays a File Typedialog box. Select one of the following:
1. POF file: The system transforms the data into the Fuse data and checks the datawhen you load it to the buffer. You may receive one of the following errors:•

Unmatched file to this chip: This POF file does not match this chip. The
POF file is related to the device when it is compiled. The error indicates that
this POF file is not for this device. Replace the chip with a matched one.

•The POF file has errors.

•

Load POF file dll error (not found): An auxiliary file has errors. Contact
technical support for assistance.

2. Files of other formats are mainly the JED files. The system saves data in thebuffer in a JED file after reading the chip. You can use this format the next time
you load the file.

Adapter Selection
The standard programmer configuration supports the DIP devices with 48 or lesspins. If you want your programmer to support a device with more than 48 pins,
you will need an adapter.
There are two types of adapters: universal and specific.
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the same number of pins.
•

Specific adapters are applicable for certain devices only. For example, if thenumber of the pins for economical programmer hardware is not enough,specific adapters may solve the “insufficient number of the pins” problem. Thisway, the programmer can also support devices with more than 48 pins

To use devices with pins between 48 and 144, you can choose either the universal
adapter or the specific adapter.
To use devices with pins more than 144, you must use the specific adapter.

Selecting the Correct Adapter
The Device Information screen displays adapter information. The following
illustration shows PLCC44 as an example.

In this example, the adapter order number is CX2044 or CX2144.

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There are different order numbers for adapters because the sockets are fromdifferent manufacturers. There may also be a minor difference in size.
Note: To ensure success, do not use self‐made adapters. For best results, obtain
the adapter made by Xeltek.

Other Messages
Other error messages are explained below.
•

Please edit ‘Auto’ first: The Auto consequence is blank. Edit Auto and try
again.

•

Enter a string to search for: The Hex Edit Search dialog box is blank. Make
sure to enter a specified string or ASCII codes to search for in the Buffer Editdialog box.

•

The string for search is blank. Input it in Search dialog: Enter a string in the
Buffer Edit dialog box. Then you can use The first time search, Continue tosearch, or Search Next functions.

•Search pattern not found !: The system did not find a matched string or ASCII
code.

•

User chip is MfgID = 0089, DeviID = 0051: This display on the Operation
Information window indicates that the chip’s ID detection function detected adifferent ID than specified in the manual.

•

ID check error. Ignore: You can ignore the detected ID error and continue theoperation.

•

ID check error: The operation stops because of the ID check error. If you havegood knowledge of this chip, you may ignore the ID error and continue theoperation. Exercise caution to avoid damaging the chip.

•

Pin check error. Ignore: The system indicates an error during the pin check.
Ignore it and continue.

•

Pin check error: An error occurred during the pin check, and the operation

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ceased.
•

Programmer not found: The programmer is not connected to the PC or it isconnected improperly. Check the connection. Refer to Chapter 2 System
Installation on page 11 for more information.

•

Programmer not ready: Turn off the programmer power switch and turn it on
again after a few seconds.

•

Programmer is running: The programmer hardware is operating. Wait until
the operation is finished.

•

File open error: The open file operation failed.

•

Out of Memory: The memory overflows.

•

Production mode isnʹt available for this chip: Since the production mode isdependent on the pin check, the chips without pin check function are notapplicable for production mode.

•

Cancel production mode: Cancel the production mode.

•

Too long file name: The file name is too long.

•

User cancel: The system displays this message after you select Cancel on the
Status bar.

•Canʹt cancel!: The Cancel operation has failed.

•

Not a project file: The file selected is not a project file. After the software is
updated, the software may not be able to identify a previously created file. You
will need to create the file again.

Insertion Test Errors
The following error messages may occur during the Insertion Test.
•

No device in the socket.: The system did not detect a device in the socket.
Insert a chip.

•

Find non‐connection or poor pin contact: The system detected poor pin
contact. Check the pin contact. If you find nothing wrong with the connectionof the noted pin(s) replace the chip with another in case the first chip is broken.
The pin number refers to DIP chip’s pin number or the adapter’s pin number.

•

Device inserted backwards or damaged.: Take the chip out, reverse it, andinsert it again properly. If the problem still exists, the chip may have beendamaged.

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•

Device inserted upwards 3 slots!: The chip has been inserted improperly.
Refer to Device Information on page 27 for more information.

•

An unmatched device (40 pins) inserted!: If the system detects pin contact
errors for a chip with more than 48 pins, it displays the serial number of the
DIP socket of the programmer. Check the adapter.

For any insertion test error messages, choose one of the following options.
•

Select Abort to stop the programming.

•

Select Retry to run the Insertion Test again after correcting the problem.

•

Select Ignore to continue the program.

Device ID Check Error
If you selected the ID Check option on the Operation Option (General) screen, andthe system checks the device ID. The system displays the following error message
if it detects an error.

•

Select Yes to ignore the error and continue programming.

•

Select No to abort the programming. When the ID is unmatched, the systemsearches for matched devices and display them in the Operation Information
window.

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Appendix
XELTEK periodically publishes upgrade software on the XELTEK website. You
can download and upgrade your software from the website. Non‐users may
download the software for evaluation.

Troubleshooting
If the User Manual does not answer your questions, first contact your sales agent
or the distributor. If you still need technical assistance you can call XELTEK
between 8:30 and 17:30. Make sure you have your product serial number before
calling.
Before contacting XELTEK, check the following to ensure you get the best service.
•

Read the User Manual.

•If you receive an error message that is not explained:–

Make sure you can repeat the circumstances that created the error.

– Write down the error message.
•

Make sure you have your product serial number.

•

Check your computer configuration, including computer brand, free memory
size before starting the software, the video adapter brand, and the operating
system.

•Make sure you are at your computer when you call so the engineer can guide
you through the solution.

Contact Information
Xeltek Inc.
Bldg 6‐31 Meizhiguo Garden,#2 Jiangjun Ave.,
Jiangning, Nanjing, China
Tel: (086) +25‐52765233
Fax: (086) +25‐52765203
General Consultation+86‐25‐52765233

Order/Sales+86‐25‐52765203+86‐25‐52765226
Email: sales02@xeltek.com.cn

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Technical Support+86‐25‐52765233
Email: Service@xeltek.com.cn

Fax+86‐25‐52765233
Website: http://www.xeltek.com.cn

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License Agreement
The copyright of the program and the Userʹs Guide remain the property of
XELTEK.
You may:
1. Copy the program for back‐up purposes ONLY in support of its use on a single
computer.
2. Transfer the program and license to another party if the other party agrees to
accept the terms and conditions of this agreement.
You may not:3. Use this product on a computer system or network that allows the program tobe operated by more than one user at the same time.
4. Modify, copy, or transfer the User’s Guide or other documentation or any
copy.
5. Decompile or disassemble any program modules or encrypted devices.

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Warranty
XELTEK has a strict quality assurance system. If the software or hardware has any
defects, it can be repaired or replaced free according to the specific situation
within one‐year period after the user buys the product.
The warranty is based on proper installation of the software and usage in thespecified working environment.
XELTEK is not responsible for the following cases:•

The product has been repaired, used, or changed by any organizations or
persons who are not authorized by XELTEK.

•

The product has been damaged because of misuse or careless use.

•

The product serial number has been changed by the user or some other person.

•

The program errors caused by the physical damage of the disk.

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