The function of each button or area is described as follows:
: Opens a dialogue box for selection of the *.xpv file to download to the flash on the BlueCore Module.
Choose File
Note:
The .xdv file must be present in the same folder as the .xpv file.
window. CSR recommends that you do not edit the *.xpv file in any way. If the code is edited, the
Bluetooth protocol stack may behave erratically and it may no longer be Bluetooth qualified.
: Downloads the selected file to the flash on the BlueCore module. This process will update each flash
Download
block as required and verify them in turn.
: Compares the selected file with the code programmed into the flash on the BlueCore module. Any
Verify
differences will be reported in the status area.
: Provides a text report of the status of the current download, upload or verify.
Status
: Displays a visual indication of progress for the current download, upload or verification.
Activity Bar
: Changes depending on the status of the processor. If it says
Start Processor
running. It should be stopped before attempting to download code. Once the new code has been loaded, the
processor can be restarted by clicking on
: Identifies which version of firmware is currently loaded on the module. BlueFlash does not identify
Firmware ID
firmware created before Beta 10 release. If BlueFlash is unable to identify the firmware version, you will still able
to upgrade the firmware using this utility.
: Allows the user to download the contents of the flash to a file on the PC hard drive. The data can be
Dump
stored either as BlueCore .xpv/.xdv files or as a binary file. The file also contains all of the Persistent Store
settings, allowing you to restore to a known firmware build and Persistent Store settings.
: Provides options for erasing some or all of the flash memory including the Persistent Store area.
Flash Erase
: Displays the name and version of firmware of the file selected for download on the module.
File ID
: This area displays the name and location of the file selected for download.
File Selection
: This area displays the type of flash memory that has been identified on the BlueCore module. Flash
Flash Type
type is identified when the processor is stopped. Different types of flash memory may have different memory
block structures that require adjustments to BlueCore's memory map. If the flash type indicates
Unrecognised Flash assuming SST
a problem with the SPI connection. See section 5.1.3, Troubleshooting BlueFlash, for further information.
: This pull-down menu allows the user to select the LPT port to which the SPI cable is connected.
LPT Selection
: This indicates the version of the BlueFlash application in use. CSR advises using the most up to date
CSR
version. Refer to the CSR support website for available updates.
bc01-an-100Pd
.
Start Processor
, either the flash on the BlueCore module is not supported, or there is
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BlueCore Utilities in BlueSuite
: Opens a hexadecimal-editing
Edit
, the processor is
Stop Processor
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