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Mastera II Multi Super Programmer
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The “MASTERA-II” programmer is an extended variant of the popular MASTERA programmer. It contains the same functionality as the original design but two imported modes are added to this design, the GOLD programmer mode that is capable of programming a goldwaver card in one pass and the new spectacular REPLICATOR function that is capable of copying a complete PIC-Gold card without the need of a PC or other external controller device.
 
The MASTERA-II programmer combines the functionality of several discrete programmers in one design. MASTERA-II is developed especially to program ISO-CARDS and many variants of the “GOLD” card and GOLD card replica family containing PIC or ATMEL processors. The different programmer mode’s are selected trough a push-button. The selected program is clearly indicated by a bright seven-segment LED display. A 8.3 to 12V net adapter powers the programmer. The net adapter is delivered with the programmer. MASTERA-II is connected to the host PC COM port with a 9 pin RS-232 cable. The programmer is measures 7 x 12 x 3cm and is mounted in an appealing black PVC housing.
 
The programmer uses professional quality SMD components. The hart of the circuit is an EPLD and two RISC processors. The Programmable Logic Device enables upgrading of the programmer in the case that a new programmer mode would emerge.
1: General operation
 
MASTERA-II presently contains 11 different programmer modes (Display F, 0 to 6, L, C and P).
 
The user can step trough the different modes by pressing the bush button on the programmer. The display will indicate the selected mode. When no card is inserted you will step trough mode F, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, L, P and C and then back to 0. 
 
Mode F is only available after a reset (power-on) of the programmer.
 
The mode can not be changed when a card is inserted and mode F, L, P or C is selected. You can change the mode with a card inserted only when in mode 0 to 6, the mode will then rotate from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and then back to 0
 
The programming process can be followed on the PC and also on the LED of the programmer. Depending on the selected mode, the LED will be on continuously or blink. The Decimal point of the display indicates that power is applied on the smart card in the adapter.
 
2: Programmer Modes
 
MODE F:
This mode is entered after a power-on. “Mode F” is the GOLD programmer mode. The GOLD programmer enables you to program a complete GOLD card without changing modes. The program “GOLD140” is used for the control software, a loader program will be placed automatically in the card PIC to enable the programming of the EEPROM part. The card type is detected automatically. 
 
MODE 0:
Mode 0 is the well-known PHOENIX or SMARTMOUSE programmer mode with a 6MHz clock frequency. This mode is generally used to program ISO-CARDS trough CRD’s or to program the EEPROM section of GOLD cards.
 
MODE 1:
Mode 1 is identical to Mode 0 but operates at 3.58Mhz.
 
MODE 2:
Mode 2 is compatible with the JDM or LUDI programmer. This mode is used to program the PIC section of, e.g. a GOLD card. The PIC’s are usual 16F84 devices but in principal all serial programmable PIC devices can be programmed in this mode. The programmer has an internal voltage boost circuit that generates the required accurate 13V programming voltage.
 
MODE 3:
Mode 3 is used to program EEPROM’s on cards with separate I2C contacts (8 pin contacts). You can program the EEPROM on these cards completely separate from the PIC processor.
 
MODE 4:
This mode is compatible with the ATMEL-JUPITER. It programs AT90s2343 on a JUPITER card but it is also capable of programming other AVR type microprocessors on this type of cards.
 
MODE 5:
Mode 5 is used to program the EEPROM direct on the JUPITER card over the separate I2C contacts.
 
MODE 6:
Mode 6 is used to read and write GSM cards, German and Dutch telephone cards and German Cash and Insurance cards.
 
GSM cards 
·         You can manage the telephone book and move telephone books to other cards.
·         You can create, print and edit Short Messages (SMS).
·         Select and disable networks from the roaming list.
·         Activate cost blocking and set the cost per unit.
·         Create backup copies from your card.
·         Modify, unlock and deactivate PIN’s
·         View and modify the contents of card files.
 
Telephone cards:
·         You can read the card contents and display the data and value this mode works on Dutch and German telephone cards.
 
Cash and Insurance card:
·         You can read and print out card information, the current balance and the last transactions of the German Cash and Insurance cards.
 
MODE L-C- P:
Mode L-C-P is the “REPLICATOR” or card Clone mode. These 3 modes are used to read a unprotected GOLD card completely into the internal memory of the programmer (Load mode). The GOLDCARD can then be duplicated (cloned) in a unlimited number of cards. The whole duplication can be performed without the need of an external PC. The only thing needed is the MASTERA-II and its power supply. The operation can even be done in, e.g. a car or caravan using a suitable power cord or adapter.
 
·         MODE L:
 Mode L is the LOAD mode, when a PIC GOLDCARD is inserted in the programmer and the button is pressed then first the PIC and next the EEPROM is copied in the programmer’s non-volatile memory. The PIC card is tested first to check that the security bit is OFF. The read operation takes about 1 min. 
 
·         MODE C:
Mode C is the COPY Mode. Select mode C and insert a GOLDCARD in the programmer. The programming starts after pressing the KEY. The security bit of the GOLDCARD is not set in this mode.
 
·         MODE P:
Mode P or PROTECTED Mode is identical to mode C but the Copy protection bit is set at the end of the programming cycle.
 
·         L.C.P. Error indication:
·         The LED is continues on during the read or write operation and will go off after reading is completed. 
The LED will blink repetitively when an error is encountered during reading or writing of the card.
·         1 Blink = WRONG or DEFECTIVE card detected.
·         2 Blinks = COPY protection of master card is ON, (copying is not possible)
·         3 Blinks = Verify error of the PIC part.
4 Blinks = Verify error in the EEPROM part

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