Release Notes for MPLAB® PM3
Device (Production) Programmer
MPLAB® IDE v8.91
DLL and Firmware versions:
| MPPm3.dll | v2.40.1.56 | |
| PM3 Suite (OS, FW) | v2.12.00 | (pm3021200.mjc) |
April 30, 2013
IMPORTANT: Do not allow Windows® OS to pick a USB driver; MPLAB PM3 will not work with this driver. You must follow the procedure specified at MPLAB IDE software installation for USB driver set-up. If you did not set up the port during installation, see the section in this readme file on USB Port Setup.
Table of Contents
3 HCS Support and Programming Information
6 Repairs and Enhancements in v8.91
Click the link below to see device support for the programmer (PM3).
This tool has been tested using the following operating systems:
32-Bit: Windows® 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista™ and Windows 7 OSs
64-Bit*: Windows XP 64, Windows Vista 64 and Windows 7 64 OSs
NOTE: Windows NT® and Windows 98/ME OSs are NOT supported.
*MPLAB PM3 P/N 10-00359 does not support 64-bit drivers.
*MPLAB PM3 P/N 10-00398 supports 64-bit drivers.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Beginning with MPLAB IDE v7.51, MPLAB IDE and MPLAB PM3 will no longer be tested on Windows 98 or Windows ME OSs. MPLAB IDE and MPLAB PM3 may continue to work under these operating systems, but their operation will no longer be verified through testing.
As of MPLAB IDE 7.41, MPLAB 5.xx is no longer required to create SQTP files for the programming of HCS devices. SQTP file creation for HCS devices is now available by using the KeeLoq Plug-in. This component is offered during the MPLAB IDE Installation. When installed, the KeeLoq Plug-in becomes available under the Tools menu in the MPLAB IDE. Encoder, Decoder and Transponder options are offered on the KeeLoq dialog for the SQTP file creation.
The following documents may be found on our website or MPLAB IDE CD-ROM:
· MPLAB PM3 User's Guide DS51464
· Setting Up the MPLAB PM3 Poster DS51405
· Programming Specifications for devices various DS numbers
· Development Tools Selector
On-line help (Help>Topics) is also available for this tool:
· Programmers>MPLAB PM3 hlpMPLABPM3.chm
None.
None.
To automatically load an environment into the PM3 at power-up, Autorun can be used on a memory card (PM3Card). Create a file called autorun.run at the root directory level of the memory card and include these commands in the file:
LOAD <Environment Path>\<Environment Name>
END
For example, if an environment has been saved on the memory card (PM3 Card) called PIC18F4321 in directory PIC18F4321, the following lines should be placed in the autorun.run file:
LOAD PIC18F4321\PIC18F4321.pm3
END
Note: Make sure there are no leading or trailing spaces on the command line or the command will not be recognized.
The following is a list of known problems. For information on common problems, error messages and limitations please see “Troubleshooting” in the online help file for MPLAB PM3 (hlpMPLABPM3.chm).
· The MPLAB PM3 does not timeout if a communication error is received. If this occurs, turn the power to the MPLAB PM3 off then on. Disable and then Enable the MPLAB PM3 within MPLAB IDE.
· Once address ranges are set in the Programmer Settings dialog, Program tab, the settings will stay set and not revert to default values after an operation.
· IMPORTANT: In ICSP mode, MPLAB PM3 will default to program in low voltage mode on the PIC12(L)F1xxx/16(L)F1xxx enhanced mid-range devices.
Note: In MPLAB IDE versions prior to 8.66, the default was to program in high voltage mode. In MPLAB IDE version 8.66 the default was changed to low voltage.
In order to program the LVP (low-voltage programming) fuse on the device, you must be in high voltage mode. To set the high voltage mode using MPLAB IDE, access the ICSP settings dialog located under PM3 Programmer Settings, Voltages Tab and check the “Use high voltage on MCLR” checkbox. OR, you can set the high voltage programming setting on the MPLAB PM3 in Standalone Mode. To set this in Standalone Mode, select the enhanced mid-range device family and device, then select All Functions>Settings>ICSP Settings>ICSP Programming Mode>High Voltage on MCLR. This setting can be saved in environments created in MPLAB IDE v 8.73 or later.
Please refer to the device’s programming specification for more information on changing the LVP fuse.
· Memory Areas, Program Memory Range, Preserve EEProm and Erase All Before Program options set on the MPLAB PM3 hardware for Stand Alone use cannot be controlled by the MPLAB IDE, Visual PROCMD or PM3CMD, nor are they saved with Environments.
· With PIC18F8xxx devices set in boot block processor mode, memory past the boot block range is not accessible. Therefore, verifying after the boot block range will fail in this mode. In microprocessor mode, all of program memory will fail a verify. In some devices, configure and ID memory will also fail.
· For ICSP of PIC18Fxx20 and dsPIC30F devices, you must connect the AVDD and AVSS pins for the devices to program.
· ICSP is not currently supported for Serial EEProm devices.
· ICSP programming of dsPIC devices may require a short cable and/or impedance matching resistors for optimal speed. On some of the smaller pin count devices, crosstalk between the PGD and PGC does not allow the device to get into ICSP mode. Keep the cable length under 6 inches and/or place 100ohm resistors in-line with the PGD and PGC signals to minimize the crosstalk.
· The OS Suite that has been released with the MPLAB IDE version installed on the workstation must be used for programming. If not, conflicts can occur between the MPLAB IDE and the MPLAB PM3 firmware detected on the programmer.
· If you encounter a problem with downloading an MPLAB PM3 BIOS using a USB connection, under certain conditions, an MPLAB PM3 may lose communication with the PC during the BIOS download. If this occurs, the MPLAB PM3 screen will appear blank upon restart. At this point, the new BIOS may be downloaded using MPLAB IDE through a Serial Port connection.
· Programming issue on the PIC16C5X – The PM3 may have difficulty programming the 16C5X device. To work around this issue, place 0.1uf cap on both Vdd to ground and Vpp to ground. In addition, connect the device ground pin to the system ground located on the socket module. Turn the socket module over and find connector P1. The bottom pin on the inside edge of the connector is ground. Make sure to ground the associated ground pin of the device to system ground.
· There are some cases in which PIC16C5X devices failed to program due to excessive current sink at Vpp/MCLR pin. Please refer to ETN 28 found on www.microchip.com for further information.
· For the PIC18F14K22 family, MPLAB IDE debug/programming tools will not work below 1.9v. The work-around is to run the device above 1.9v.
· PIC18F2520 MCUs: Table Read Protect (EBTRx) will not work unless Code Protect (CPx) is enabled. Also, once Table Read Protect is enabled, you cannot perform a Verify on the protected block.
· Although support has been added to Preserve Program Memory Space for the MPLAB PM3/MPLAB IDE, it has not yet been implemented for Visual PROCMD, PM3 Stand-alone mode, or PM3CMD.
Programming issue on dsPIC33FJxxGSxxx devices (dsPIC33FJ16GS502, dsPIC33FJ16GS402, dsPIC33FJ16GS504, dsPIC33FJ16GS404, dsPIC33FJ06GS101, dsPIC33FJ06GS202, dsPIC33FJ06GS102) – MPLAB PM3 may experience difficulty programming dsPIC33FJxxGSxxx devices using PM3 socket modules. This is due to the high current required by these devices during the initial power-up and the current limit from the PM3 socket module pin drivers. A work-around for this limitation is to program these devices in-circuit (ICSP), using the PM3 14-Pin ICSP connector. For more information on the ICSP connector/configuration, please consult the MPLAB Online Help.
|
Key |
Summary |
Device Affected |
|
PM3-499 |
PM3 does not support Low Voltage programming for PIC18F devices. |
PIC18F devices with Low Voltage mode |
|
PM3-489 |
There is no Verify function for SST devices. |
SST25VF020B, SST25VF040B, and other SST devices |
|
PM3-485 |
SST devices are currently not able to be programmed on older MPLAB PM3s, P/N 10-00359. |
SST25VF020B, SST25VF040B |
|
PM3-475 |
Hex file that may not
contain all addresses imported into PM3CMD may differ from what is imported
into the MPLAB IDE. |
PIC18F4520 |
|
PM3-457 |
For the PIC32 devices, several options are not saved in the PM3 environment, such as 'Preserve Flash on Program', and the Boot flash. After loading the environment, please enable the appropriate selections on the PM3 stand-alone until this issue can be repaired. |
|
|
PM3-443 |
Preserve Flash on Program' and Preserve EEPROM on Program' selection in the MPLAB 8 IDE PM3 Settings box does not transfer to the MPLAB PM3 in standalone mode. |
PIC16F1783, but possibly others |
|
PM3-410 |
After performing a READ of the device, CODE PROTECT ALL message is always displayed on the PM3 stand-alone screen, even though the device is not code protected |
PIC18F45K80, PIC16F877A and possibly others |
|
PM3-370 |
A warning message appears"PM3 is unable to read device - Current operation is aborted", after creating an environment if the device is not connected when the environment is loaded. |
any devices |
|
PM3-362 |
PM3CMD does not save the '/w' setting to an Environment |
|
|
PM3-352 |
PM3CMD -Exporting a Serial EE memory hex file results in a hex file that is separated by 0x00 |
All SEE memory devices |
|
PM3-348 |
When performing LVP programming, programming fails when using power from target |
PIC18F2520 |
|
PM3-329 |
PIC16F877A can't range program Program Memory when "erase all before programming" is unselected. |
PIC16F877A |
|
PM3-324 |
PIC17C756 and PM2 socket module AC174007 (with adapter) does not work with this device. It reads back wrong values. |
PIC17C756 |
|
PM3-308 |
dsPIC33FJ256GP710 fails to program from MPLAB IDE. Returns "Serial Receive Error" when using USB. |
33FJ256GP710 |
|
PM3-293 |
PIC16F88 does not erase/blankcheck when voltage settings are set below 4.5V. |
PIC16F88 |
|
PM3-275 |
There is an increase in time required to load an environment from PM3 CARD from 3 seconds to 13 seconds. |
|
|
PM3-274 |
When loading environment from MPLAB PM3 card settings such as Memory Regions, Memory Range do not get loaded properly into MPLAB IDE. |
All |
|
PM3-264 |
AC164322 Rev 1 socket is
missing resistors R2 adn R6 on bottom of socket. |
PIC16F886 |
|
PM3-208 |
PIC18C252 programmed hex file differs from read hex file due to unimplemented bits being read as 1's instead of 0's. This should not cause any problem since these bits are ignored during programming. |
PIC18C252 |
|
PM3-174 |
Verification bar doesn't fill during verification |
25LC256 |
|
PM3-164 |
Programming Memory is getting erased regardless of the state of the 'Erase before Programming' checkbox. |
PIC18F87J50 family |
|
PM3-162 |
The PIC16F88 is not erasing below 4.5V. |
PIC16F88 |
|
PM3-158 |
SIGN' configuration bit reported after an Erase of a code protected device and attempting to verify that it was blank |
PIC18F86J15 |
|
PM3-151 |
Load Environment: No error message displayed if the environment selected does not match the device selected in the MPLAB IDE |
Any |
|
ICD2-81 |
ICSP mode fails to program/verify the PIC24FJ128GA010 device when user code does runtime flash erase /write operation. It appears the device is executing code before the full programming cycle is complete. For PIC24F devices during a programming/verify operation (or subsequent verification operation) of user code that performs self-writes and/or self-erases to program space, a verify sequence may fail if the code execution occurs within the first execution cycles following reset. Workaround: Place a delay in your code before the code section that performs the self-write and/or self-erase. The specific delay value may need to be adjusted, but 100 ms would be a conservative value to start out with. Here is a C language example that illustrates the workaround:
int main (void) {
// Place 100 ms delay here before any self-write/self-erase code
. . . . . . . . .
} |
PIC24 |
|
28427 |
PIC18F24J10: Fails to Erase/Program (Revision 2 motherboard issue). If you experience this Revision 2 Motherboard problem, please contact Microchip for hardware replacement. |
PIC18 |
|
28011 |
The PIC17Cxxx devices cannot be programmed under ICSP with all MPLAB PM3 ICSP Monitor cards or FPGA versions found in the MPLAB PM3. For example, if either the ICSP Monitor card or FPGA versions are improper, attempting to enable the MPLAB PM3 with a PIC17C756A will yield the following error messages: MPLAB IDE The current hardware configuration does not support ICSP for PIC17C devices. Please contact Microchip support for the latest MPLAB PM3 hardware revision. The following sockets are supported: AC164301 AC164308 AC164319 Stand Alone Mode - MPLAB PM3 Display Your MPLAB PM3 does not support PIC17CICSP. Please contact Microchip for a hardware upgrade. |
PIC17 |
|
26990 |
The PIC10Fxxx, PIC12F510 and PIC16F506 support programming down to 2.25 volts. Programming below this voltage may cause the program memory and calibration data to be improperly programmed. |
PIC10/12/16 |
|
25254 |
Some devices require that a .1uF bypass capacitor be placed from the VDD pin to the VSS pin of the device to successfully program the device. If programming failures still arise, try increasing this value incrementally to a maximum of 10uF. The parts affected are: PIC16F737 PIC16F747 PIC16F767 PIC16F777 PIC16F818 PIC16F819 PIC18F1220 PIC18F1320 PIC18F2220 PIC18F2320 PIC18F2331 PIC18F2431 PIC18F2410 PIC18F2420 PIC18F2455 PIC18F2480 PIC18F2510 PIC18F2515 PIC18F2520 PIC18F2525 PIC18F2550 PIC18F2580 PIC18F2585 PIC18F2610 PIC18F2620 PIC18F2680 PIC18F4220 PIC18F4320 PIC18F4331 PIC18F4431 PIC18F4410 PIC18F4420 PIC18F4455 PIC18F4480 PIC18F4510 PIC18F4515 PIC18F4520 PIC18F4525 PIC18F4550 PIC18F4580 PIC18F4585 PIC18F4610 PIC18F4620 PIC18F4680 PIC18F4682 |
PIC16/18 |
Please see the MPLAB IDE readme for any important updates on checksums.
MCP devices are now supported. Hex files for MCP CAN extenders can be created in two ways using the .ASM and .INC files available from Microchip FAEs, CAEs or applications engineers:
1) Select the appropriate values for each parameter in the .ASM file and assemble it using MPASM or MPASMWIN. The potential values for each parameter are listed in the .INC file. Import the resulting hex file and program the device.
OR
2) Choose values for each parameter in the GUI (graphical user interface) and generate the hex file. Import the resulting hex file and program the device.
For support of PIC17CXXXX ICSP, the following is required in your MPLAB PM3:
· Minimum ICSP Monitor card version 2.83
· Minimum FPGA version 1.11.00
Contact Microchip for the procedure to update the FPGA version and the required file.
Installation and setup instructions are dependent on your operating system. Open the appropriate file for your OS in a web browser and follow the instructions to install the driver(s).
Note: If you have accidentally installed the Windows OS default driver, these instructions will direct you to how to "clean" your system first before installing the correct driver(s).
Notes:
Win 2000/Win XP/Win Vista/Win 7
Find detailed instructions at:
C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB
IDE\MPLAB PM3\Drivers\ddpm3.htm
Basic instructions are as follows:
4. Follow the “Found New Hardware Wizard” to install the drivers (software):
a. automatically for Win 2000/XP.
b. manually for Win
Vista. The drivers are located in:
C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB IDE\
MPLAB PM3\Drivers
Win XP 64/Win Vista 64/Win 7 64
Find detailed instructions for Win XP 64 at:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLAB
IDE\Drivers64\XP64\ddxp64.htm
For Win Vista 64:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLAB
IDE\Drivers64\Vista64\
ddvista64.htm
For Win 7 64:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLAB
IDE\Drivers64\Win7_64\
ddwin764.htm
Basic instructions are as follows:
1. Install MPLAB IDE v 8.14 or higher (for Win XP/Vista 64) or v8.43 or higher (for Win 7 64).
4.
Follow the “Found New Hardware Wizard” to install the drivers (software)
manually.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLAB
IDE\ Drivers64
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Beginning with MPLAB IDE v7.51, MPLAB IDE and MPLAB PM3 will no longer be tested on Windows 98 or Windows ME OSs. MPLAB IDE and MPLAB PM3 may continue to work under these operating systems, but their operation will no longer be verified through testing.
Win 98
C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB
IDE\MPLAB PM3\Drivers\ddpm398.htm
Win ME
C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB
IDE\MPLAB PM3\Drivers\ddpm3me.htm
Refer to the Development Tools Selector (DTS) located on the Microchip web site (www.microchip.com). Select "Development Tools" under "Design", and then select "Development Tool Selector" under "Resources" from the MPLAB IDE CD-ROM you used to install MPLAB
Microchip is continuing to test MMC and SDMMC cards from various manufacturers. At the time of this release, we suggest using cards greater than 16 MB.
The following SDMMC and MMC cards have been tested with the MPLAB PM3:
|
Manufacturer |
Type |
Size |
|
ATP |
SD |
1 GB |
|
Generic |
SD |
128 MB |
|
Integral |
SDMMC |
64 MB |
|
Kingston |
SDMMC |
32 MB & 128 MB |
|
Kingston |
MMC |
64 MB |
|
Lexar |
MMC |
32 MB |
|
Lexar |
SD |
512 MB |
|
PQI |
SD |
128 MB |
|
PNY |
SD |
128 MB |
|
PNY |
SD |
256 MB |
|
PNY |
SDMMC |
256 MB |
|
SanDisc |
SD |
128 MB |
|
SanDisk |
Ultra II SD |
256 MB |
|
SanDisk |
SD |
2 GB |
Microchip does not support FAT32 and FAT12 formatted cards. MPLAB PM3 will reformat non-supported formats to FAT16.
Image
An image encompasses all the information needed to program a device. MPLAB IDE first transfers an "image" to the MPLAB PM3 before it verifies or programs a device. In addition, when you read a device you are creating an image on MPLAB PM3 which later will get transferred to MPLAB IDE.
MPLAB PM3 Operating System (OS)
The MPLAB PM3 OS (aka Firmware) is the suite of machine code that allows the programmer to operate much like Windows is to your PC. MPLAB IDE will automatically alert the user when a new upgrade is available.
Environment
The MPLAB PM3 Device Programmer uses a new concept called an MPLAB PM3 Environment. An Environment is a snapshot of the current programming settings for a specific device. It contains all the necessary information to recreate the current programming state, including a binary image of the device’s memory data, links to an optional SQTP file, and specific part information. When an Environment is saved, a folder is created on the selected drive on a PC or on the removable MPLAB PM3 Card.
See the MPLAB PM3 User's Guide for more information.
We
Microchip Technology Inc.
2355 W. Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona 85224-6199
USA
hereby declare that the product:
MPLAB PM3
complies with the following standards, provided that the restrictions stated in the operating manual are observed:
Standards: IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurements, control and laboratory use.
Standards: IEC 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements
Microchip Technology, Inc.
12 November 2003
Important Information Concerning the Use of the MPLAB PM3
Due to the special nature of the MPLAB PM3 programmer system, the user is advised that it can generate higher than normal levels of electromagnetic radiation which can interfere with the operation of all kinds of radio and other equipment.
To comply with the European Approval Regulations therefore, the following restrictions must be observed: