GainSpan GS1011MIE User Manual

Single site flash programmer

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Single Site
Flash Programmer
User Guide
Supports
GS1011MIE, GS1011MEx, GS1011MIP,
GS1011MxxS, and GS1500M Modules
Publication No. GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240
Version: 1.0
Date: August 8, 2014

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  • Page 1 Single Site Flash Programmer User Guide Supports GS1011MIE, GS1011MEx, GS1011MIP, GS1011MxxS, and GS1500M Modules Publication No. GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Version: 1.0 Date: August 8, 2014...
  • Page 2 Information furnished by GainSpan is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by GainSpan for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. GainSpan reserves the right to change device or specifications at any time without notice.
  • Page 3: Release History

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Release History Revision Description Initial Release GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Page 3 of 30 Release 1.0...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Table of Contents RELEASE HISTORY ............................3 INTRODUCTION .............................. 5 HOW THE SINGLE SITE PROGRAMMER WORKS ................. 6 SINGLE SITE PROGRAMMER SETUP ......................7 ................................. 7 ONTENTS PREPARING THE SINGLE SITE PROGRAMMER BOARD..............14 GS1011ME GS1500M ................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Introduction This document describes the GainSpan Single Site Flash Programmer System. This system is used to load firmware onto the GS1011MIx, GS1011MEx, GS1011MxxS, and GS1500M modules. Follow all hardware and software instructions throughout this document to ensure loading and programming the Flash on the modules.
  • Page 6: How The Single Site Programmer Works

    Single Site Programmer User Guide How the Single Site Programmer Works The GainSpan Single Site Programmer is a tool used to program the GS1011MIx, GS1011MEx, GS1011MxxS, and GS1500M module one at a time. Follow all hardware and software instructions throughout this guide to ensure loading and programming the Flash on the modules.
  • Page 7: Single Site Programmer Setup

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Single Site Programmer Setup This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup the GainSpan Single Site Programming board to program the GS1011MIx, GS1011MEx, GS1011MxxS, and GS1500M module. ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD.
  • Page 8 Single Site Programmer User Guide Figure 1: GS1011MEx/GS1500M Single Site Programmer Board Components GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Page 8 of 30 Release 1.0...
  • Page 9 Single Site Programmer User Guide Table 1 lists the GS1011MEx/GS1500M Single Site Programmer Board components. Table 1: GS1011MEx/GS1500M Single Site Programmer Board Components Item Component Description Toggle clamp with cover Should be pressed over the cover to ensure proper pin contact on the modules DB9/UART Connector To connect a DB9 Null Modem cable to the PC...
  • Page 10 Single Site Programmer User Guide Figure 2: GS1011MIx Single Site Programmer Board Components GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Page 10 of 30 Release 1.0...
  • Page 11 Single Site Programmer User Guide Table 2 lists the GS1011MIx Single Site Programmer Board components. Table 2: GS1011MIx Single Site Programmer Board Components Item Component Description Single Site Flash Programmer board Used to program a single GS1011MIx based module Module GS1011MIx based module Mini-USB Connector Used to access each individual module to program...
  • Page 12 Single Site Programmer User Guide Figure 3: GS1011MxxS Single Site Programmer Board Components ALERT! DO NOT reset DIP switches on the GS1011MxxS Single Site Programmer Board. They are set at the Factory. GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Page 12 of 30 Release 1.0...
  • Page 13 Single Site Programmer User Guide Table 3 lists the GS1011MxxS Single Site Programmer Board components. Table 3: GS1011MxxS Single Site Programmer Board Components Item Component Description Single Site Flash Programmer board Used to program a single GS1011MxxS based module Module GS1011MxxS based module Mini-USB Connector Used to access each individual module to program...
  • Page 14: Preparing The Single Site Programmer Board

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Preparing the Single Site Programmer Board Hardware Setup for the GS1011MEx and GS1500M ALERT! Make sure you unplug/plug the 3.3V power cable with the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. The following steps will guide you through setting up the Single Site Programmer hardware for the GS1011MEx and GS1500M module (see Figure 1.
  • Page 15 Single Site Programmer User Guide Figure 4: GS1011MEx/GS1500M Single Site Programmer Hardware Setup To PC DB9 connector To 3.3V Power supply NOTE: The board requires a 3.3V DC power supply to power the site. The PROGRAM/RUN switch should be set to PROGRAM mode at all times. GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Page 15 of 30 Release 1.0...
  • Page 16: Hardware Setup For The Gs1011Mix

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Hardware Setup for the GS1011MIx ALERT! Make sure you unplug/plug the mini-USB cable with the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. The following steps will guide you through setting up the Single Site Programmer hardware for the GS1011MIx module (see Figure 1.
  • Page 17 Single Site Programmer User Guide Figure 5: GS1011MIx Single Site Programmer Hardware Setup NOTE: The board requires a 3.3V DC power supply to power the site. The PROGRAM/RUN switch should be set to PROGRAM mode at all times. GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Page 17 of 30 Release 1.0...
  • Page 18: Hardware Setup For The Gs1011Mxxs

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Hardware Setup for the GS1011MxxS ALERT! Make sure you unplug/plug 3.3V DC power cable with the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. The following steps will guide you through setting up the Single Site Programmer hardware for the GS1011MxxS module (see Figure 1.
  • Page 19 Single Site Programmer User Guide Figure 6: GS1011MxxS Single Site Programmer Hardware Setup NOTE: The board requires a 3.3V DC power supply to power the site. The PROGRAM/RUN switch should be set to PROGRAM mode at all times. GS-SNG-SITE-PRG-UG-001240 Page 19 of 30 Release 1.0...
  • Page 20: Populating The Module Site

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Populating the Module Site ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
  • Page 21 Single Site Programmer User Guide 3. Once the module is loaded into the socket site, close the cover gently to ensure there is even pressure on the site to make a good pin contact (see Figure Figure 8: Close Cover with Toggle Clamp Engaged CAUTION! Proper care must be taken when closing the cover on the module socket site.
  • Page 22: For The Gs1011Mix

    Single Site Programmer User Guide For the GS1011MIx To populate the Single Site Programmer board with the modules, perform the following: 4. Before populating the site you must power off the board; every time. 5. Insert a module with the logo/product label facing up and the module pins aligned with the pogo pins into the socket site (see Figure Figure 9: Inserting the GS1011MIx Module into the Socket Site...
  • Page 23: For The Gs1011Mxxs

    Single Site Programmer User Guide For the GS1011MxxS To populate the Single Site Programmer board with the modules, perform the following: 1. Before populating the site you must power off the board; every time. 2. Insert a module with the logo/product label facing up and the module pins aligned with the pogo pins into the socket site (see Figure 10).
  • Page 24: Software Test Setup

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Software Test Setup Installing the Single Site Programmer Software To install the GainSpan Single Site Programmer, perform the following: 1. From the GainSpan Single Site Programmer\Volume folder, run setup.exe. 2. Follow the prompts to install the software.
  • Page 25: Starting The Gainspan Single Site Programmer Software

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Starting the GainSpan Single Site Programmer Software To start the Single Site Programmer software double-click the Single Site Programmer 1p0.exe GUI. The GainSpan Single Site Flash Programmer main screen will display (see Figure 11). Figure 11: GainSpan Single Site Flash Programmer GUI...
  • Page 26 Single Site Programmer User Guide Table 5 lists the GainSpan Single Site Flash Programmer GUI options. Table 4: Single Site Flash Programmer GUI Screen Options Item Screen Option Description COM Port COM port to which the Single Site Programmer is hooked up to...
  • Page 27: Using The Configuration File

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Using the Configuration File A configuration file is provided with the software to control the program flow. Open the Single Site Progrmmer.ini file using Notepad (see Figure 12). Table 6 lists the fields and options. Figure 12: Single Site Programmer Configuration File Table 5: Configuration File Settings Item...
  • Page 28: Running The Gui

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Running the GUI In order to run the software, turn the PROGRAM/RUN switch to PROGRAM mode. 1. Open the Single Site Programmer.ini file. Provide the correct WLAN, APP0 and APP1 file names and place all three files in the same folder as the program. Enter the COM Port to which the hardware is connected to.
  • Page 29 Single Site Programmer User Guide 7. The program will begin loading the firmware (see Figure 14). Figure 14: Loading Firmware 8. If the loading was successful the MAC ID OK? and Code Loaded? Indicators will illuminate GREEN (see Figure 15). If the loading was unsuccessful, toggle the power switch and repeat Step 5. Figure 15: Firmware Loading Successful 9.
  • Page 30: Software Troubleshooting

    Single Site Programmer User Guide Software Troubleshooting 1. If the progress dialog does not update or if the program stops responding for any reason, close the Single Site Programmer 1p0.exe and re-launch. 2. Ensure correct settings in Single Site Programmer.ini file. Incorrect settings will result in program to hang or crash.

This manual is also suitable for:

Gs1011mexGs1011mipGs1011mxxsGs1500m

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