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- Page 1 WriteNow! Series Single and Parallel In-System Programmers Hardware Manual Rev. 2.00 UM00010200EN...
- Page 2 Algocraft Warranty Information Algocraft warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Algocraft, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Table of Contents 1. WriteNow! - At a Glance....................4 Overview ........................................4 Features ........................................4 Model Comparison ....................................5 Package Checklist .....................................7 Connectors Overview ....................................7 LEDs ..........................................8 Additional Documentation ..................................8 2. System Setup ........................9 Software setup ...................................... -
Page 4: Writenow! - At A Glance
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Electrical Specifications ..................................21 ISP Connectors and cables.................................. 22 Mechanical Specifications ..................................22 WriteNow! - At a Glance Overview Congratulations for purchasing a WriteNow! In-System Programmer. Based on the proprietary WriteNow! Technology, the WriteNow! Series of In-System Programmers are a breakthrough in the Programming industry. -
Page 5: Model Comparison
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Large built-in internal memory for projects, images, etc. ▪ Programmable power supply output (1.5-13V) ▪ Programmable I/O voltage (1.6-5.5V) ▪ High-speed I/O ▪ LAN (isolated), RS-232 (isolated), USB 2.0 full-speed, and low-level interface (isolated) ▪ ISP I/O relay barrier (only available on the single-site model) ▪... - Page 6 WriteNow! Hardware Manual RS-232 (Isolated) LAN (Isolated) Yes, 100Mbit/s Yes, 100Mbit/s Yes, 100Mbit/s Yes, 100Mbit/s Yes, full-speed Yes, full-speed Yes, full-speed Yes, full-speed Low-Level Interface START, OK/ERR, START, START, START, START_ENA[1..2], START_ENA[1..4], START_ENA[1..8], (Isolated) BUSY, PRJ_SEL[0..5] OK/ERR[1..2], BUSY, OK/ERR[1..4], BUSY, OK/ERR[1..8], BUSY, PRJ_SEL[0..5] PRJ_SEL[0..5]...
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Page 7: Package Checklist
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Package Checklist The WriteNow! package includes the following items: WriteNow! unit. 15V power supply. Serial, USB and Ethernet cables. WriteNow! test board. 48-ways, female wire-wrap DIN41612 connector. First user guide Connectors Overview WriteNow! has several connectors for interfacing to a host PC, to an Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), and to the target system(s) to be programmed. -
Page 8: Leds
WriteNow! Hardware Manual LEDs The LEDs on the top cover of the instrument, from top to bottom, indicate: POWER: the instrument is turned on. STATUS: indicates system warnings. Normally off, blinks if the system needs user action. BUSY: turns on when programming (when a programming project is being executed). OK/ERR: result of the programming. -
Page 9: System Setup
Software setup Install the last software version of WriteNow! Setup available on our web site www.algocraft.com under downloads > software menu. To install the WriteNow! system software you must log in as Administrator. The WriteNow! system software setup installs all of the required components to your hard drive. -
Page 10: Project Setup
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Project setup Projects are sequences of commands collected in a text file. The project file contains all the target device information and user settings. Use the WriteNow! Project Generator utility to create or edit a project file and then follow the Project Creation Wizard steps. Connect to Target Device Connect WriteNow! to your target system through the ISP connector(s). -
Page 11: Standalone Mode
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Standalone Mode Overview WriteNow! can work with no connection to a PC (standalone mode). In standalone mode, the instrument is controlled through a low-level connection interface. Signals Signals needed to control the instrument in standalone mode are located in the “Low- Level Interface”... -
Page 12: Project Assignment
WriteNow! Hardware Manual PRJ_SELx PR J_S E Lx and ST ART_E NAx lines are sampled at the ST ART falling edge, and must remain stable until BUS Y rising edge START_ENAx START BUSY OK/E R R x lines become valid at the BUS Y falling edge OK/ERRx Previous state... -
Page 13: Accessories
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Accessories Algocraft supplies a series of accessories that have been designed to ease the integration to customers as well as saving on engineering time and costs. Relay Barrier Modules On the single-site WriteNow! model (WN-PRG01A), a relay barrier is provided on the ISP signals. -
Page 15: Demultiplexer Modules
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Demultiplexer Modules The demultiplexer module is designed to increase the number of ISP lines to be managed. A stack of up to 4 boards could be mounted to each ISP connector. It is built as a tower in order to save space. The Reed relay technology ensures true galvanic isolation and reliability. -
Page 17: Connectors
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Connectors ISP Connectors WriteNow! WN-PRG01A, WN-PRG02A and WN-PRG04A models have one ISP connector; the WN-PRG08A model has two ISP connectors. Furthermore, in the WN- PRG01A model, the ISP connector also includes low-level interface signals. WN-PRG01A ISP Connector WN-PRG01A ISP Connector Low-level interface S ite 1... -
Page 18: Low-Level Interface Connector
WriteNow! Hardware Manual ISP Signal Definitions Color Signal Description SxL01 Site x line 1 SxL02 Site x line 2 SxL03 Site x line 3 SxL04 Site x line 4 SxL05 Site x line 5 SxL06 Site x line 6 SxL07 Site x line 7 SxPPS Site x programmable power supply... - Page 19 WriteNow! Hardware Manual Low-Level Interface Signals WN-PRG01A Signal Description WN-PRG02A Pin WN-PRG04A Pin WN-PRG08A Pin Input Power Supply (12-25V) A5/B5 A5/B5 A5/B5 A5/B5 Power Supply Ground A10/B12/C15/ GNDI Low-Level Interface Ground A10/B12/C15/C16 A10/B12/C15/C16 A10/B12/C15/C16 TX_RS232 RS-232 TX (Output) RX_RS232 RS-232 RX (Input) PRJ_SEL0 Project Selector 0 (Input, internal pull-up) PRJ_SEL1...
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Page 20: Ground Domains
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Ground Domains The following diagram illustrates the two ground domains of the programmer. Target Low-Level Interface IS P System Board ATE GND GNDI TARGET GND ATE and Target Ground Domains In order to avoid undesired current paths between the programmer and the target board, we suggest to use a power supply with a floating output (ground not referenced to the Earth potential). -
Page 21: Specifications
WriteNow! Hardware Manual Specifications Electrical Specifications Feature Value Maximum Ratings Power supply voltage ISP SxL0[1..7] voltage -0.7-6.5V ISP SxL0[1..7] current ±60mA ISP SxPPS voltage -0.7-18V ISP SxPPS current 380mA ISP SxRLY voltage -1.0-30V Low level interface PRJ_SELx, START, START_ENAx, BUSY, -0.7-6.0V OK/ERRx voltage Operating Ranges... - Page 22 Manufacturer Part Number: 86093488613755E1LF Catalog Part Number: Mouser 649-8693488637E1L Cables: Ribbon cable, 30 cm, DIN41612 connector 48W female/male Manufacturer: Algocraft Manufacturer Part Number: WN-RC30FMA Catalog Part Number: N/A Mechanical Specifications The following drawings detail the mechanical dimensions of the various WriteNow!
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