844A Manual Programador

User's Manual for
865
Universal 48-pindrive Programmer,
expandable up to 256.
864
Universal 48-pindrive Programmer
844A
Universal 40-pindrive Programmer with ISP capability
848
Universal Memory Programmer
849
MCS51 Series and Atmel AVR Microcontrollers Programmer with ISP
capability
862
MCS51 Series and Atmel AVR Microcontrollers Programmer
863
Microchip PICmicro Programmer
861
Serial EEPROM Programmer
COPYRIGHT  1997 - 2002
B+K Precision Corporation
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California. All rights reserved. This document or any part of it may not
be copied, reproduced or translated in any form or in any way without
the prior written permission of B+K Precision
The control program is copyright B+K Precision, Yorba Linda -

California. The control program or any part of it may not be analyzed,
disassembled or modified in any form, on any medium, for any purpose.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate at the

moment of release, but we continuously improve all our products.
Please consult manual on www.bkprecision.com .
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the product described in this manual at any time without notice. This
manual contains names of companies, software products, etc., which
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those trademarks.
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How to use this manual
This manual explains how to install the control program and
how to use your programmer. It is assumed that the user has
some experience with PCs and installation of software. Once
you have installed the control program we recommend you
consult the context sensitive HELP within the control program
rather than the printed User's Manual. Revisions are
implemented in the context sensitive help before the printed
Users Manual.
Note: Because this User's manual is common for more than

one B+K Precision programmers, read please section(s)
respective programmer you have bought.
This manual contains two main sections:
Quick Start
Read this section if you are an experienced user. You will find
only specific information regarding installation of the control
program and use of your programmer. For more detailed
instructions you may read the Description in detail section or
the Troubleshooting chapter for the respective programmer.
Descriptions in detail for each programmer

and software
Read this section for the respective programmer if you are a
less experienced user or if you need detailed information. You
may find some less relevant features of programmer described
here, but all programmer features are described in this section
along with details regarding installation of the control program.
Read this section to explore all of the features provided by your
programmer.
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Table of contents
How to use this manual ..................................................................3
Introduction .......................................................................................9
Products configuration..................................................................12
PC requirements...........................................................................13
Quick Start .......................................................................................15
865 ....................................................................................................17
Introduction...................................................................................18
865 elements ................................................................................22
Connecting 865 to the PC ............................................................23
Self test and Calibration ...............................................................25
Technical specification .................................................................26
864 ....................................................................................................31
Introduction...................................................................................32
864 elements ................................................................................35
Connecting 864 to the PC ............................................................36
Self test and Calibration ...............................................................38
844A .................................................................................................43
Introduction...................................................................................44
844A elements..............................................................................46
Connecting 844A to PC ................................................................47
In-system serial programming by 844A ........................................48
Self test and calibration ................................................................50
848 ....................................................................................................55
Introduction...................................................................................56
848 elements ................................................................................58
Connecting 848 programmer to PC..............................................59
848 specification...........................................................................62
849 ....................................................................................................65
Introduction...................................................................................66
In-System serial programming by 849..........................................69
849 specification...........................................................................72
862 ....................................................................................................75
Introduction...................................................................................76
862 specification...........................................................................79
863 ....................................................................................................81
Introduction...................................................................................82
863 specification...........................................................................85
861 ....................................................................................................87
Introduction...................................................................................88
861 specifications .........................................................................91
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Software .......................................................................................... 93
The programmer software............................................................ 94
File ............................................................................................... 98
Device ........................................................................................ 102
Buffer ......................................................................................... 114
Options....................................................................................... 120
Diagnostics ................................................................................ 127
Help............................................................................................ 128
Common notes ............................................................................. 131
Software ..................................................................................... 132
Hardware ................................................................................... 133
ISP (In-System Programming) ................................................... 134
Other .......................................................................................... 137
Troubleshooting and warranty.................................................... 139
Throubleshooting ....................................................................... 140
If you have an unsupported target device.................................. 142
Warranty terms .......................................................................... 143
Service……………………………………………………….………144
Appendix ....................................................................................... 145
Appendix A - Device Problem Report form .............................. 1476
Appendix C - AlgOR service ...................................................... 151
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Conventions used in the manual
References to the control program functions are in bold, e.g.
Load, File, Device, etc. References to control keys are written
in brackets <>, e.g. <F1>.
Terminology used in the manual:

Device any kind of programmable integrated circuits or
programmable devices
ZIF socket Zero Insertion Force socket used for insertion of
target device
Buffer part of memory or disk, used for temporary data
storage
Printer port type of port of PC (parallel), which is
primarily dedicated for printer connection.
HEX data format - format of data file, which may be read with
standard text viewers; e.g. byte 5AH is stored as
characters '5' and 'A', which mean bytes 35H and
41H. One line of this HEX file (one record)
contains start address, data bytes and all records
are secured with checksum.
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Introduction
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This user's manual covers some B+K Precision programmers:
865, 864, 844A, 848, 849, 862, 863 and 861.
865 is a universal programmer and logic IC tester with 48

powerful pindrivers in base configuration, expandable up to
256. This design allows to easily add new devices to the
device list. Provides very competitive price but excellent
hardware design for reliable programming. Best "value for
money" in this class.
864 is a universal programmer and logic IC tester with 48

powerful pindrivers. This design allows to easily add new
devices to the device list. 864 is a true universal and a true low
cost programmer, providing one of the best "value for money"
in today's market.
844A is a small, fast and powerful programmer of all kinds of

programmable devices. Using build-in in-circuit serial
programming (ISP) connector the programmer is able to
program ISP capable chips in-circuit. 844A isn't only
programmer, but also tester of TTL/CMOS logic ICs and
memories. This design allows to easily add new devices to the
device list. Nice "value for money" in this class.
848 is a small and powerful EPROM, EEPROM, Flash EPROM

and serial EEPROM programmer and static RAM tester,
designed for professional mobile applications. In addition, 848
programmer with auxiliary modules support also
microprocessors (MCS48, MCS51, PIC, AVR), GALs, etc.
Programmer can work with 'true LV' device too - from 2V.
849 is little, powerful and very fast portable programmer for

MCS51 series and Atmel AVR Microcontrollers with ISP
capability. 849 enables also programming serial EEPROM with
interface types IIC (24Cxx), Microwire (93Cxx) and SPI
(25Cxx).
862 is little and portable programmer for MCS51 series and

Atmel AVR Microcontrollers. 862 enables also programming
serial EEPROM with interface types IIC (24Cxx), Microwire
(93Cxx) and SPI (25Cxx).
863 is little and portable programmer for Microchip PICmicro

series of Microcontrollers. 863 enables also programming
(93Cxx) and SPI (25Cxx).
861 is universal programmer of all serial EEPROM in 8 pin DIL

package. 861 programs EEPROM with interface IIC, SPI and
Microwire, and also specialty as for example digital
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thermometers. The programmer supports LV (3.3V) devices
too.
All programmers of our works with almost any IBM compatible

PC, AT or higher, portable or desktop personal computers. No
special interface card is required to connect to the PC, since
programmers use the parallel (printer) port.
All programmers function flawlessly on systems running DOS,

Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
All programmers are driven by an easy-to-use, control

program with pull-down menus, hot keys and online help.
There are available two SW versions - for DOS (PG4U) and for
WIN95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP (PG4UW). Control program is
common for all these B+K PRECISION programmers (865,
864, 844A, 848, 849, 862, 863 and 861).
Advanced design, including protection circuits, original brand

components and careful manufacturing allows us to provide a
one-year warranty on parts and labor for these programmers
(limited 25,000 cycle warranty on ZIF socket).
Free additional services:
• free technical support (phone/fax/e-mail).

• free lifetime software update via Web site.
Free software updates are available from our

Internet address www.bkprecision.com
We also offer the following new services in our customer

support program: Keep-Current and AlgOR.
• Keep-Current is a service by which B+K PRECISION ships
to you the latest version of the control program for
programmer and the updated user documentation. A Keep-
Current service is your hassle-free guarantee that you always
have access to the latest software and documentation, at
minimal cost.
• AlgOR (Algorithm On Request) service allows you to receive
from B+K PRECISION software support for programming
devices not yet available in the current device list.
Note: We don’t recommend use programmers 864, 848, 862,

863 and 861 for In-circuit programming.
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Products configuration
Before installing and using your programmer, please carefully
check that your package includes all next mentioned parts. If
you find any discrepancy with respective parts list and/or if any
of these items are damaged, please contact your distributor
immediately.
865, 864, 844A, 848 and 849 programmer

configuration
• programmer
• cable with two 25 pin, D-type connectors for connecting the
programmer to the PC
• external power supply (suitable for respective programmer)
• diagnostic POD for self test of programmer
• cap for ZIF socket (anti-dust cover)
• this User's manual
• CD with the control program and additional files
• "DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form
• registration card
• shipping case
862, 863 and 861 programmer configuration

• programmer
• cable with two D-type connectors for connecting the
programmer to the PC
• external power supply (suitable for respective programmer)
• this User's manual
• CD with the control program and additional files
• shipping case
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PC requirements
Minimal PC requirements
• PC AT 10 MHz (DOS version software), PC 486 (WIN version
software)
• 512 KB free RAM (DOS version software), 16MB RAM (WIN
version software)
• one CD drive
• HDD, 5 MB free space
• operating system MS/PC-DOS version 3.2 or later, WIN 3.xx,
WIN95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
• one free printer port with nothing attached
Recommended PC requirements
• Pentium PC 100MHz or higher
• 32 MB free RAM
• one CD drive
• HDD with minimum 10 MB free space
• operating system: MS Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
• one free bi-directional printer port with nothing attached
• for 865, 844A and 849 free parallel (printer) port on PCI bus,
IEEE 1284 compatible (ECP/EPP)
Note: For convenience, we suggest that you use a

supplementary multi I/O card to provide an additional printer
port (LPT2 for example), in order to avoid sharing the same
LPT port between printer and programmer.
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Quick Start
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Installing programmer hardware
• switch off the PC and programmer
• connect the communication port of programmer to a printer
port of PC using cable supplied
• switch on the PC
• connect the connector of the power supply adapter to the
programmer
Installing the programmer software

Run the installation program from the CD (DOS: Install.exe,
WIN: Setup.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions. Please,
for latest information about the programmer hardware and
software see www.bkprecision.com .
Using programmer software

Launch PG4U.EXE (DOS) or PG4UW.EXE (WIN) to enter the
control program. The menu Device contains the device
manipulation commands. The menu File contains commands
for files and directories. The menu Buffer is to be used for
buffer manipulation.
Programming a device - the shortest way

Use the hot key <Alt+F5> to input the device name and/or
manufacturer to select the desired type of target device. If you
want to copy an existing device, insert it into the ZIF socket of
the programmer and then press key <F7>. If you want to
program a target device with data from a disk press key <F3>
and read the appropriate file into the buffer. Then insert your
target device into the ZIF socket. To check if the device is
blank - press key <F6>. Now you can program the device by
pressing key <F9>. After programming you may perform
additional verification by pressing key <F8>.
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865
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Introduction
865 is a new generation of Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
based B+K PRECISION universal programmers built to meet
the rigorous demands of the leading engineers and
programming centers.
865 supports all kinds of types and silicon technologies of

programmable devices. It provides very competitive price but
excellent hardware design for reliable programming. Best
"value for money" in this class.
865 interfaces with the IBM PC, AT or higher, portable or

desktop personal computers. Programmer allows you to
directly connect to your PC through any standard parallel
(printer) port (no special interface card needed). We
recommend to use parallel (printer) port on PCI bus, IEEE
1284 compatible (ECP/EPP). The 865 control program
support standard IEEE1284 also.
865 offer very fast programming due high-speed FPGA driven

hardware and support of ECP/EPP parallel port. Consequently
and due special protocol is communication between PC and
865 programmer fast and very reliable. The programming
AT29C040A takes about 28 seconds it is faster than most its
competitors. As a result, this programmer is optional solution
for middle quantities programming in production or
programming centers.
Scheme of 865 programming system
865, base configuration

• 865, base unit
• 865, DIL48 socket module
For following text, term 865 means 865 in base configuration.
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865 has 48 powerful pindrivers in base unit, expandable up to
256 pindrivers using "pindriver expansion" modules. Advanced
pin drivers incorporate high-quality high-speed circuitry to
deliver programming and testing performance without
overshoot or ground bounce for all device technologies. Pin
drivers operate down to 1.8V so you'll be ready to program the
full range of today's advanced low-voltage devices.
Modular design of 865 allows adapting the programmer

according to customers needs either as very flexible universal
programmer for laboratory or high efficient multi-programmer in
production line. Multiprogramming capability for most of
supported devices is accomplished by using "multiple socket"
modules.
Powerful pindrive provides logic level, pull-up/pull-down, clock,

ground, one VCC supply and two programming supply and,
certainly read, on each of all 48 pins independently. This
advanced design give it the ability to program almost every
programmable device in DIL up to 48 pins without adapter or
family specific module. Support for today and tomorrow
programmable devices gives engineers the freedom to choose
the optimum device for new design.
865 isn't only programmer, but also tester of TTL/CMOS logic

ICs and memories. Furthermore, it allows generate of user-
definable test pattern sequences.
The programmer has on-board intelligence, comprise of

powerful Microcontroller system and support devices. 865 has
been designed for multitasking operating systems and is
able to perform time-critical programming sequences
independently of the PC operating system status and without
being interrupted by any another parallel process running on
the PC. Consequently, 865 works without any problem on
systems running Windows 3.x, Windows
95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
The programmer performs device insertion test (wrong or

backward position) and contact check (poor contact pin-to-
socket) before it programs each device. These capabilities,
supported by over current protection and signature-byte check
help prevent chip damage due to operator error.
Built-in protection circuits eliminate damage of programmed

device due to mains supply fluctuations, communication error
or if PC is frozen. In event of such errors Microcontroller in
programmer performs, independently on the PC, exactly
specified sequence of steps, so that programmed target device
remains intact. Programmer's hardware offers enough
resources for self test, that control program is any time be
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able to check pindrivers, present and correct level of all
voltages, check the timing and communication between
programmer and PC.
An optimally designed printed circuit minimizes negative

programming effects at the socket (such as ground bouncing,
supply voltage instability). All the inputs of the 865
programmer, including the ZIF socket, connection to PC and
power supply input, are protected against ESD to protect the
programmer and programmed circuits against damage due
ESD.
865 performs programming verification at the marginal level

of supply voltage, which, obviously, improves programming
yield, and guarantees long data retention.
The 865 programmer is driven by an easy-to-use control

program with pull-down menu, hot keys and online help. You
can select target device by its class, by manufacturer or simply
by typing a fragment of vendor name and/or part number.
Besides the standard device-related commands (read, blank
check, program, verify, erase) have been implemented some
test functions (insertion test, signature-byte check), and some
special functions (autoincrement, production mode - start
immediately after insertion of chip into socket). The control
program permits data manipulation within the buffer and
between the buffer and files and performs automatic file format
detection and conversion. The software is available in English
and in more another languages.
The rich-featured auto-increment function of 865 enables

you to assign individual serial numbers to each programmed
device. This function simply increments a serial number in the
buffer each time a new device is inserted. Furthermore, the
function enables the operator to read serial numbers and/or
any programmed device identification signatures from a file.
Various socket converters are available for the 865, DIL to

PLCC, DIL to PSOP, DIL to SOIC, DIL to TQFP and DIL to
TSOP. Software controlled pin-swapping capability together
with universal converters are what give the 865 the ability to
program the target device in any package type. For example,
just one DIL44 to PLCC44 converter will allow the 865 to
handle any PLCC44 target device in the current device list.
Devices with more than 48 pins are supported by
• pindriver expansion module and universal single socket
module
• simple special package converters
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Note: Simple adapter usually available from B+K PRECISION
or easily built by the user from information provided in the file
"adapters.txt" included with the control program.
It is important to remember that in most cases new devices

require only a software upgrade since the 865 has 48 true
pin drivers, which can perform as required under program
control. With our prompt service new devices can be added to
the current list within hours!
Advanced design including protection circuits, original brand

one-year warranty on parts and labor for the 865 (limited
25,000-cycle warranty on ZIF socket).
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865 elements
! DIL48 socket module with 48 pin ZIF socket
" LED indicator power/sleep
# LED indicators for work result
$ YES! Button
% Connector for PC <-> 865 communication cable

& Power supply connector
( Internal use connector
Power supply connector
Note: When the 865 programmer isn't active, control program

switch the programmer into "sleep mode". In this state it
consumes less than 1W of power. Therefore the programmer
has no On/Off switch. When the power LED indicator glows
with a low intensity the 865 is in sleep mode.
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Connecting 865 to the PC
Switch off PC and programmer. Insert the communication
cable included with your 865 programmer package to a free
printer port on your PC. If your computer is equipped with only
one printer port, substitute the programmer cable for the printer
cable. Connect the opposite cable end to the programmer.
Screw on both connectors to counter-connectors. This is very
important. It may be uncomfortable to switch between printer
cable and programmer cable, though it is not recommended to
operate the 865 programmer through a mechanical printer
switch. Use of an electronic printer switch is impossible. But
you can install a second multi-I/O in your computer, thus
obtaining a supplementary printer port, says LPT2. So your
printer may remain on LPT1 while the programmer on LPT2.
Switch on the PC.

Connect the mains connector of the power supply (or the wall-
plug power supply itself) to a mains plug, and then connect the
mini-DIN connector to the programmer's connector labeled
"12VAC". At this time all 'work result' LEDs (and 'POWER'
LED) light up successive and then switch off. Once the
POWER LED lights with low brightness then the 865
programmer is ready to run.
Next run the control program for 865.
Caution! If you don't want to switch off your PC when

connecting the 865, proceed as follows:
• When connecting the programmer to the PC: FIRST insert
the communications cable and THEN the power-supply
connector.
• When disconnecting the programmer from the PC: FIRST
disconnect the power-supply connector and THEN the
communication cable.
From 865's point of view the connecting and disconnecting

sequence is irrelevant. Protection circuits on all programmer
inputs keep it safe. But think of your PC please.
Note: Programmer's protection electronics protect the target

device and the programmer itself against either short or long-
term power failures and, partly, also against a PC failure.
However, it is not possible to grant the integrity of the target
device due to incorrect, user-selected programming
parameters. Target device may be not destroyed by forced
interruption of the control program (reset or switch-off PC), by
removing the physical connection to the programmer, but the
content of actually programmed cell may remains undefined.
Don't unplug the target device from the ZIF socket during work
with devices (LED BUSY shine).
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Problems related to the 865 ) PC
interconnection, and their removing
If you have any problems with 865 ) PC interconnection,
see section Common notes please.
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Self test and Calibration
If you feel that your programmer does not react according to
your expectation, please run the programmer self test using
Diagnostic POD, enclosed with the standard delivery package.
For optimal results with programmer we recommend you
undertake every 6 months, an extended test and to check the
calibration. See instructions for self test in the Diagnostics
menu of PG4UW.
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Technical specification
HARDWARE
Base unit, DACs

• FPGA based IEEE 1284 slave printer port, up to 1MB/s
transfer rate
• on-board powerful microprocessor (20MHz) supported by
FPGA based state machine, 20MHz powered
• three D/A converters for VCCP, VPP1, and VPP2,
controllable rise and fall time
• VCCP range 0..8V/1A
• VPP1, VPP2 range 0..26V/1A
• auto calibration
• self test capability
• protection against surge and ESD on power supply input,
parallel port connection
• banana jack for ESD wrist straps
Socket, pindriver
• pin drivers: 48 as standard, max. 256
• 1x VCC, 2x VPP can be connected to each pin
• perfect ground for each pin
• FPGA based TTL driver provides H, L, CLK, pull-up, pull-
down on all pindriver pins
• analog pindriver output level selectable from 1.8 V up to 26V
• current limitation, over current shutdown, power failure
shutdown
• ESD protection on each pin of socket (IEC1000-4-2: 15kV air,
8kV contact)
• continuity test: each pin is tested before every programming
operation
Socket, base configuration

• 48-pin DIL ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket accepts both
300/600 mil devices up to 48-pin
DEVICE SUPPORT
Programmer
• EPROM: NMOS/CMOS, 1702*, 2708*, 27xxx and 27Cxxx
series, with 8/16 bit data width, full support for LV series
• EEPROM: NMOS/CMOS, 28xxx, 28Cxxx, 27EExxx series,
with 8/16 bit data width
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• Flash EPROM: 28Fxxx, 29Cxxx, 29Fxxx, 29BVxxx, 29LVxxx,
29Wxxx, 49Fxxx series, from 256Kbit to 32Mbit, with 8/16 bit
data width, full support for LV series
• serial E(E)PROM: 17Cxxx, 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx, 59Cxxx,
85xxx, 93Cxxx, NVM3060, MDAxxx series, full support for LV
series
• PROM: Harris, National, Philips, Signetics, Tesla, TI
• NV RAM: Dallas DSxxx, SGS/Inmos MKxxx, SIMTEK
STKxxx, XICOR 2xxx, ZMD U63x series
• PLD: PLD, CPLD series: Altera, Atmel, AMD-Vantis, Lattice,
NS, Philips, TI, ...
• Microcontrollers 48 series: 87x41, 87x42, 87x48, 87x49,
87x50 series
• Microcontrollers 51 series: 87xx, 87Cxxx, 87LVxx, 89Cxxx,
89Sxxx, 89LVxxx, all manufacturers, Philips 87C748.752
series
• Microcontrollers Intel 196 series: 87C196
KB/KC/KD/KT/KR/...
• Microcontrollers Atmel AVR: AT90Sxxxx, ATtiny series
• Microcontrollers Microchip PICmicro: PIC12Cxxx, PIC16C5x,
PIC16Cxxx, PIC17Cxxx, PIC18Cxxx series
• Microcontrollers Motorola: 68HC11 series
• Microcontrollers National: COP8xxx series
• Microcontrollers NEC: uPD78Pxxx series
• Microcontrollers SGS-Thomson: ST6xx series
• Microcontrollers TI: MSP430 series
• Microcontrollers ZILOG: Z86xxx series
Notes:
• Devices marked * are obsolete, programming with additional
module
• For all supported devices see actual Device list
I.C. Tester
• TTL type: 54,74 S/LS/ALS/H/HC/HCT series
• CMOS type: 4000, 4500 series
• static RAM: 6116.. 624000
• user definable test pattern generation
Package support
• package support includes DIP, PLCC, SDIP, SOIC, PSOP,
TSOP and other
• support all devices in DIP with default socket
• support devices in PLCC28, PLCC32 and PLCC44 with
universal adapters
• programmer is compatible with third-party adapters for non-
DIP support
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Programming speed
Note. These times strongly depend on PC speed, LPT port
type and operating system free resources. Therefore are given
values of two different PC configurations for comparison.
Device Operation Time A Time B

27C010 programming and verify 24 sec 20 sec
AT29C040A programming and verify 38 sec 28 sec
AM29F040 programming and verify 55 sec 49 sec
PIC16C67 programming and verify 18 sec 16 sec
Time A conditions: Pentium MMX, 250 MHz, ECP/EPP,

WIN98.
Time B conditions: Athlon, 750 MHz, ECP/EPP on PCI
bus, WIN98.
SOFTWARE
• Algorithms: only manufacturer approved or certified
algorithms are used. Custom algorithms are available at
additional cost.
• Algorithm updates: software updates are available approx.
every 2 weeks, free of charge.
• Main features: revision history, session logging, on-line help,
device and algorithm information
Device operations
• standard:
• intelligent device selection by device type, manufacturer or
typed fragment of part name
• automatic ID-based selection of EPROM/Flash EPROM
• blank check, read, verify
• program
• erase
• configuration and security bit program
• illegal bit test
• checksum
• security
• insertion test, reverse insertion check
• contact check
• ID byte check
• special
• production mode (automatic start immediately after device
insertion)
• auto device serial number increment
• statistic
• count-down mode
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Buffer operations
• view/edit, find/replace
• fill/copy, move, byte swap, word/dword split
• checksum (byte, word)
• print
• file load/save
• no download time because programmer is PC controlled
• automatic file type identification
Supported file formats

• unformatted (raw) binary
• HEX: Intel, Intel EXT, Motorola S-record, MOS, Exormax,
Tektronix, ASCII-space-HEX
• Altera POF, JEDEC (ver. 3.0.A), eg. from ABEL, CUPL,
PALASM, TANGO PLD, OrCAD PLD, PLD Designer
ISDATA, etc.
PC system requirements
See section Introduction/ PC requirements
GENERAL
• operating voltage 12..15V AC/max. 1A (adapter included in
package)
• power consumption max. 12W active, about 1.5W sleep
• dimensions 275L x 157W x 47H mm (10,8"L x 6,2"W x
1,85"H)
• weight (without external adapter) 1.5kg
• temperature 5°..40°C
• humidity 20%..80%, non condensing
Base configuration package includes

• 865, base unit
• 865, DIL48 socket module
• connection cable
• diagnostic POD for self test
• anti-dust cover for ZIF socket
• power supply adapter 12VAC/12W
• user manual
• software
• DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form
• transport case
Additional services
• Keep Current.
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• AlgOR
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864
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Introduction
864 is a universal programmer that supports programmable
integrated circuits or devices manufactured in various
technologies. Powerful internal pin-driver electronics controls
logic levels, pull-up/pull-down, clock, ground, one power supply
and two programming supplies and is able to read all 48 pins
independently. This advanced design gives 864 the ability to
handle almost every programmable device in DIL package up
to 48 pins without any adapters and/or family modules. This
design philosophy allows B+K PRECISION to easily add new
devices to the device list, giving you the freedom to implement
the optimum device in your designs.
864 is also a tester of TTL/CMOS logic circuits and various

memories. Furthermore, it can generate user-definable test
pattern sequences. 864 is a true universal and a true low-cost
programmer, providing the best "value for money" in today's
market.
864 works with almost any IBM compatible PC, AT or higher,

portable or desktop personal computers. No special interface
card is required to connect to the PC since 864 uses the
standard parallel printer port. The 864 control program also
supports bi-directional protocols for the parallel connection to
the PC printer port providing fast and reliable communication
speed.
The programmer has on-board intelligence and is controlled by

powerful Microcontroller system and support devices. 864 has
been designed for multitasking operating systems and is
able to perform time-critical programming sequences
independently of the PC operating system status and without
being interrupted by any other parallel process running on the
PC. Consequently, 864 functions flawlessly on systems
running Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
864 performs device insertion test (wrong or backward

position) and contact check (poor contact pin-to-socket) before
it programs any device. These capabilities, supported by
current limit protection and signature-byte check, help prevent
chip damage due to operator error.
Built-in protection circuits help prevent damage of the target

device due to mains supply fluctuations, communication errors
or if the PC operating system fails. In the event of such errors
the 864 performs independently of the PC exactly specified
special sequences so that the target device remains intact. 864
performs self test (diagnostic tests), including verification of
pin-driver voltage/level, for accurate timing of the signals
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applied to the target device and for reliable communication with
the PC.
864 incorporates optimal PCB design criteria to minimize

unwanted effects at the pins of the target socket (such as
ground-bouncing and supply/programming voltage glitches). All
the inputs of the 864, including the socket, are protected
against ESD and whilst inserted the target device is also
protected against ESD damage.

yield and guarantees long data retention.
The 864 is driven by an easy-to-use, control program with

pull-down menus, hot keys and on-line help. You can select
the target device by its class, by manufacturer or simply by
typing a fragment of vendor name or part number. Besides the
standard device-related commands (blank check, read,
program, verify) have been implemented some test functions
(illegal bit test, insertion test), and some special functions
(production mode - start the action immediately after insertion
of device into ZIF socket). The control program permits data
manipulation within the buffer and between the buffer and
associated files, and performs automatic file format detection
and conversion.
The control program provides an auto-increment function

that enables you to assign individual serial numbers to each
programmed device, this function simply increments a serial
number in the buffer each time a new device is inserted in the
socket. Furthermore, the function enables the operator to read
serial numbers and/or any programmed device identification
signatures from a file.
Various socket converters are available for the 864, DIL to

PLCC, DIL to PSOP, DIL to SOIC, DIL to TQFP and DIL to
TSOP. Software controlled pin-swapping capability together
with universal converters are what give the 864 the ability to
program the target device in any package type. For example,
just one DIL44 to PLCC44 converter will allow the 864 to
handle any PLCC44 target device in the current device list.
Most devices with more than 48 pins require a simple adapter
usually available from B+K PRECISION or easily built by the
user from information provided in the file "adapters.txt"
included with the control program.
It is important to remember that in most cases new devices

require only a software upgrade since the 864 has 48 true
pin drivers, which can perform as required under program
control. With our prompt service new devices can be added to
the current list within hours!
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one-year warranty on parts and labor for the 864 (limited
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864 elements
! 48 pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket
" LED indicator power/sleep
# LED indicators for work result
$ YES! Button
% Connector for PC <-> 864 communication cable

Power supply connector
Note: When the 864 programmer isn't active, control program

switch the programmer into "sleep mode". In this state it
consumes less than 1W of power. Therefore the programmer
has no On/Off switch. When the power LED indicator glows
with a low intensity the 864 is in sleep mode.
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Connecting 864 to the PC
Switch off PC and programmer. Insert the communication
cable included with your 864 programmer package to a free
printer port on your PC. If your computer is equipped with only
one printer port, substitute the programmer cable for the printer
Screw on both connectors to counter-connectors. This is very
important. It may be uncomfortable to switch between printer
cable and programmer cable, though it is not recommended to
operate the 864 programmer through a mechanical printer
switch. Use of an electronic printer switch is impossible. But
you can install a second multi-I/O in your computer, thus
obtaining a supplementary printer port, says LPT2. So your
printer may remain on LPT1 while the programmer on LPT2.
Switch on the PC.

Connect the mains connector of the power supply (or the wall-
plug power supply itself) to a mains plug, then connect the
mini-DIN connector to the programmer's connector labeled
"12VAC". At this time all 'work result' LEDs (and 'POWER'
LED) light up successive and then switch off. Once the
POWER LED lights with low brightness then the 864
programmer is ready to run.
Next run the control program for 864.
Note: When the PC is switch off and you turn on programmer,

LED maybe not blinking, before programmer maybe
permanent on reset.

connector.
From 864's point of view the connecting and disconnecting

sequence is irrelevant. Protection circuits on all programmer
inputs keep it safe. But think of your PC please.
Note: Programmer's protection electronics protect the target

device and the programmer itself against either short or long-
term power failures and, partly, also against a PC failure.
However, it is not possible to grant the integrity of the target
device due to incorrect, user-selected programming
parameters. Target device may be not destroyed by forced
interruption of the control program (reset or switch-off PC), by
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removing the physical connection to the programmer, but the
content of actually programmed cell may remains undefined.
Don't unplug the target device from the ZIF socket during work
with devices (LED BUSY shine).

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Self test and Calibration
If you feel that your programmer does not react according to
your expectation, please run the programmer self test using
Diagnostic POD, enclosed with the standard delivery package.
For optimal results with programmer we recommend you
undertake every 6 months, an extended test and to check the
calibration. See instructions for self test in the Diagnostics
menu of PG4UW.
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Socket, pin drivers and DACs

• Three D/A converters for VCCP, VPP1, and VPP2, with
controllable rise and fall time and current limitation
• TTL driver provides H, L, CLK, pull-up, pull-down, or tri-state
on all 48 pins
• full support of Low Voltage circuits from 1.8 V up
• autocalibration
Device support
Programmer
• EPROM: NMOS/CMOS, 27xxx and 27Cxxx series, from
16Kbit to 32Mbit with 8/16 bit data width, full support for LV
series
with 8 / 16 bit data width
29Wxxx, 49Fxxx series, from 256Kbit to 32Mbit, with 8 / 16
bit data width, full support for LV series
• serial E(E)PROM: 17Cxxx, 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx, 59Cxxx,
85xxx, 93Cxxx, NVM3060, MDAxxx series, full support for LV
series
• PROM: Harris, NS, Philips, Tesla, TI
• NV RAM: Dallas DSxxx, SGS/Inmos, MKxxx series
• PLD: AMD PALCE, GALs, PEELs series
• Microcontrollers 48 series: 87x41, 87x42, 87x48, 87x49,
87x50 series
• Microcontrollers 51 series: 87xx, 87Cxxx, 87LVxx, 89Cxxx,
89Sxxx, 89LVxxx, Philips 87C748..752 series
• Microcontrollers Microchip PIC: PIC12xxx, PIC16xxx,
PIC17Cxxx, PIC18xxx series
• Microcontrollers Atmel AVR: AT90Sxxxx series
• Microcontrollers NEC (uPD78Pxxx series), SGS-Thomson
(ST6 series), Zilog (Z8 series), etc.
I.C. Tester
• TTL type: 54,74 S/LS/ALS/H/HC/HCT series
• CMOS type: 4000, 4500 series
• static RAM: 6116 .. 624000
• user definable test pattern generation
Package support
• package support includes DIP, PLCC, SDIP, SOIC, PSOP,
TSOP, TQFP and other (ask for package converters)
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• support all devices in DIP with default ZIF-48 socket
• support PLCC28, PLCC32 and PLCC44 with universal
adapter (optional accessory, to be ordered separately)
• compatible with third-party adapters for non-DIP support
Programming speed

27C010 programming and verify 39 sec 32 sec
AT29C040A programming and verify 110 sec 90 sec
AM29F040 programming and verify 165 sec 139 sec
PIC16C67 programming and verify 46 sec 41 sec

WIN98.
bus, WIN98.
Device operations
• standard:
• blank check
• read
• program
• verify
• erase
• checksum
• security
• insertion test
• contact check
• ID byte check
• special
• production mode (automatic start immediately after device
insertion)
• automatic device serial number incrementation
Buffer operations
• print
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• HEX: Intel, Intel EXT, Motorola S, MOS, Exormax, Tektronix,
ASCII-space-HEX
• JEDEC (ver. 3.0.A)
General
• operating voltage 12..15V AC/max.1A (adapter included in
package)
• power consumption - max. 12W in active mode, approx. 1W
sleep mode
• dimensions 275x157x47 mm
• weight (without external adapter) 1.5 kg
• operating temperature 5°..40°C
• humidity 20%.80%, non condensing
Package included
• 864 programmer
• connection cable
• anti-dust cover to ZIF socket
• power supply adapter 12VAC/12W
• user manual
• 3.5" diskette with software
• transport case
Additional services
• Keep Current
• AlgOR
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844A
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Introduction
844A is next member of new generation of Windows
95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP based B+K PRECISION universal
programmers. Programmer is built to meet the demands of the
development labs and field engineers to universal, but portable
programmer.
844A is a small, fast and powerful programmer of all kinds of

programmable devices. Using build-in in-circuit serial
programming (ISP) connector the programmer is able to
program ISP capable chips in-circuit.
844A isn't only a programmer, but also tester of TTL/CMOS

logic ICs and memories.
It provides a very competitive price and excellent hardware

design for reliable programming. Great "value for money".
Very fast programming due to high-speed FPGA driven

hardware and support of IEEE1284 (ECP/EPP) high-speed
parallel port. Surely faster than competitors in this category.
844A interfaces with the IBM PC, AT or above, portable or

desktop personal computers through any standard parallel
(printer) port (no special interface card needed). Therefore you
can take programmer and move it to another PC without
assembly/disassembly of PC.
844A has 40 powerful TTL pindrivers provide

H/L/pull_up/pull_down and read capability for each pin of
socket. Advanced pindrivers incorporate high-quality high-
speed circuitry to deliver signals without overshoot or ground
bounce for all supported devices. Pin drivers operate down to
1.8V so you'll be ready to program the full range of today's
advanced low-voltage devices.
The programmer performs device insertion test (wrong

device position in socket) and contact check (poor contact pin-
to-socket) before it programs each device. These capabilities,
supported by signature-byte check help prevent chip damage
due to operator error.
Programmer's hardware offers enough resources for self test,

that control program is any time be able to check pindrivers,
present and correct level of all voltages, check the timing and
communication between programmer and PC.
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844A programmer performs programming verification at the
marginal level of supply voltage, which, obviously, improves
programming yield, and guarantees long data retention.
844A is driven by an easy-to-use control program with pull-

down menus, hot keys and on-line help. Selecting of device is
performed by its class, by manufacturer or simply by typing a
fragment of vendor name and/or part number. Standard
device-related commands (read, blank check, program, verify,
erase) are enhanced by some test functions (insertion test,
signature-byte check), and some special functions
(autoincrement). All known data formats are supported.
Automatic file format detection and conversion during load of
file.
The rich-featured autoincrement function enables to assign

individual serial numbers to each programmed device - or
simply increments a serial number, or the function enables to
read serial numbers or any programmed device identification
Various socket converters are available to handle device in

PLCC, SOIC and other packages.

one-year warranty on parts and labor for the 844A (limited
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844A elements
! 40 pin ZIF socket
" LED power/sleep
# LED, which indicate work result
$ YES! button
% Connector for PC ) 844A communication cable

7 Connector for ISP
Note: Due to low power consumption of 844A in inactive state,

it doesn't require power switch.
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Connecting 844A to PC
Switch off the PC and programmer. Insert the connection
cable, included in the 844A programmer delivery, to the free
printer port of PC. If your computer is equipped with only one
printer port, substitute the programmer cable for the printer
Screw on both connectors to counter connectors. This is very
important mainly for the connector to programmer. Though
replacing the printer cable by the programmer cable is
uncomfortable, it is not recommended to operate the 844A
programmer through a mechanical printer switch. Use of an
electronic printer switch isn't possible.
Connect the mains connector of the power supply (or wall-plug

power supply self) to a mains plug, connect the connector to
the programmer's connector labeled 15VDC. At this time all
'work result' LEDs (and 'POWER' LED) light up successive and
then switch off. Once the POWER LED lights with low
brightness then the 844A is ready to run.
Next switch on the PC and run the control program.

connecting the 844A, proceed as follows:
connector.
Problems related to the 844A ) PC

If you have any problems with 844A ) PC interconnection,
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In-system serial programming by
844A
For general definition, recommendation and direction about
ISP see section Common notes / ISP please.
Description of 844A ISP connector
9 7 5 3 1
10 8 6 4 2
Pin Description
1 VCCP for target device, with sense
2, 10 H/L/read, GND, VCCP, VPP
3 H/L/read, GND, VPP
4 H/L/, read, VPP
5 NC
6 H/L/read, GND, VCCP
7,9 GND
8 H/L/read, GND
Specification of ISP connector pins depends on programming

device and is displayed at Additional info window. This
specification corresponds with application notes published of
device manufacturers. Used application notes you may find on
www.bkprecision.com , section application notes.
Note: Pin no. 1 is signed by triangle scratch on ISP cable

connectors.
844A ISP cable
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Warnings:
• When you use 844A as ISP programmer, don’t insert
device to ZIF socket.
• When you program devices in ZIF socket, don’t insert
ISP cable to ISP connector.
• Use only attached ISP cable. When you use other ISP
cable (other material, length…), programming may occur
unreliable.
• 844A can supply target device (target system with

limitation), but target system cannot supply 844A.
• 844A apply programming voltage to target device and
checks his value (target system can modify programming
voltage). If the programming voltage is different as
expected, no action with target device will be executed.
Note: H/L/read 844A driver
1n0
H/L/read ISP
driver connector
1k3
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Self test and calibration
If you have feeling, that your programmer doesn’t behave
according to yours expectations (but at least every 3 month),
please run self test using Diagnostic POD, that contains
standard programmer delivery. For optimal fruit of work with
844A programmer is recommended every 6 months (no more)
to make extended test and check the calibration. All this
activities you can find in Diagnostics menu of PG4UW.
Manipulation with the programmed device

After selection of desired device for your work, you can insert
into the open ZIF socket (the lever is up) and close socket (the
lever is down). The correct orientation of the programmed
device in ZIF socket is shown on the picture near ZIF socket
on the programmer's cover. The programmed device is
necessary to insert into the socket also to remove from the
socket when LED BUSY light off.
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HARDWARE
Programmer
• two D/A converters for VCCP and VPP, controllable rise and
fall time
• VCCP range 0..7V/350mA
• VPP range 0..25V/200mA
transfer rate
• autocalibration
• self test capability
ZIF socket, pindriver

300/600 mil devices up to 40-pins
• pindriver: 40 TTL pindrivers, universal GND/VCC/VPP
pindriver
down on all pindriver pins, level H selectable from 1.8 V up to
5V
• in-circuit serial programming (ISP) capability included
• continuity test: each pin is tested before every programming
operation
DEVICE SUPPORT
Programmer
• EPROM: NMOS/CMOS, 2708 (*2), 27xxx and 27Cxxx series,
with 8/16 bit data width, full support of LV series (*1)
with 8/16 bit data width, full support of LV series (*1)
29Wxxx, 49Fxxx series, with 8/16 bit data width, full support
of LV series (*1)
• Serial E(E)PROM: 17Cxxx, 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx,
59Cxxx, 85xxx, 93Cxxx, full support of LV series
• Configuration PROM: 17xxx, LV series including
• NV RAM: Dallas DSxxx, SGS/Inmos MKxxx, SIMTEK
STKxxx, XICOR 2xxx, ZMD U63x series
• PLD: series: Atmel, AMD-Vantis, Cypress, ICT, Lattice,
NS (*1)
• Microcontrollers MCS51 series: 87Cxxx, 87LVxx, 89Cxxx,
89Sxxx, 89LVxxx series from Atmel, Atmel W&M, Intel,
Philips, SST, Winbond, (*1*2), parallel and serial (ISP) mode
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• Microcontrollers Atmel AVR: ATtiny, AT90Sxxx, ATmega
series, (*1*2), parallel and serial (ISP) mode
• Microcontrollers Microchip PICmicro: PIC12Cxxx, PIC16C5x,
PIC16Cxxx, PIC17Cxxx, PIC18Cxxx series, 8-40 pins (*1),
parallel and serial (ISP) mode
• Microcontrollers Scenix (Ubicom): SX18xxx, SX20xxx,
SX28xxx series
Notes:
(*1) - suitable adapters are available for non-DIL packages
(*2) - there exist only few adapters for devices with more than
40 pins. Therefore think please about more powerful
programmer (864, 865), if you need to program devices
with more than 40 pins
Look please at list of all supported devices.

I.C. Tester
• Static RAM: 6116 .. 624000
Programming speed
type and operating system free resources. Therefore values of
two different PC configurations are given for comparison.

27C010 programming and verify 28 sec. 24 sec.
AT29C040A programming and verify 38 sec. 28 sec.
AM29F040 programming and verify 102 sec. 87 sec.
PIC16C67 programming and verify 18 sec. 16 sec.
AT89C52 programming and verify 18.5 sec. 16.5 sec.

WIN98.
Time B conditions: Athlon, 750 MHz, ECP/EPP on PCI bus,
WIN98.
SOFTWARE
• Algorithms: only manufacturer approved or certified
algorithms are used. Custom algorithms are available at
additional cost.
• Algorithm updates: software updates are available approx.
every 2 weeks, free of charge.
• Main features: revision history, session logging, on-line help,
device and algorithm information
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Device operations
• standard:
• intelligent device selection by device type, manufacturer or
typed fragment of part name
• blank check, read, verify
• program
• erase
• checksum
• security
• insertion test
• contact check
• ID byte check
• special
• statistic
• count-down mode
Buffer operations
• fill, copy, move, byte swap, word/dword split
• print
File load/save
• no download time because programmer is PC controlled
• automatic file type identification
• HEX: Intel, Intel EXT, Motorola S-record, MOS, Exormax,
Tektronix, ASCII-SPACE-HEX
GENERAL
• operating voltage 15V DC, max. 0.5A (adapter included in
package)
• power consumption max. 6W active, about 0.5W sleep
• dimensions 160x110x50 [mm] (6.3x3.8x1.4 [inch])
• weight (without external power adapter) ca. 500g
• temperature 5°..40°C
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Base configuration package includes
• 844A programmer
• connection cable PC-programmer
• ISP cable
• wall plug adapter 15V DC/500mA, unstabilized
• user manual
• software
• transport case
Additional services
• Keep Current
• AlgOR
• free technical support (hot line)
• free life-time software update via Internet
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848
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Introduction
848 is a small and powerful EPROM, EEPROM, Flash EPROM
and serial EEPROM programmer and static RAM tester,
designed for professional mobile applications. In addition, 848
programmer with auxiliary modules support also
microprocessors (MCS48, MCS51, PICmicro, AVR), GALs,
etc. Generators for supply voltage and programming voltage
are digitally controlled and level of H can be limited, therefore
programmer can work with 'true LV' device too - from 2V.
Performance, dimensions and speed of 848 can be used both
in maintenance and in production.

desktop personal computers. Programmers allow you to
(printer) port - no special interface card is needed.
Built-in protection circuits eliminate damage of programmed

device due to mains supply error, communication error or if PC
is frozen. Programmer's hardware afford enough resources for
self test, that control program is any time be able to check
pindrivers, present of all voltages, check the timing and
Programming verification is performed by the programmer at

the marginal level of VCCP, which, obviously, improves
programming yield, and guarantees long data retention.
The advantage of 848 is its easy-to-use comfortable software

with pull-down menu, hot keys and on-line help. You can select
device by classes, by manufacturers or simply type device
vendor's name and part number. The standard device
operation functions (read, blank check, program, verify) have
been completed with some test functions (ID check). The
program facilitates the use of the buffer and files, including
automatic file format detection and conversion.

The 848 can make for use of DIL to PLCC, SOIC, PSOP
socket converters.
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Taking into consideration the 848 programmer design,
protective circuits, and the components used, the manufacturer
is able to provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor for
the programmer (limited 25,000-cycle warranty on the ZIF
socket).
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848 elements
! 32 pin ZIF socket
" LED power/sleep
# LED, which indicate work result
$ YES! button
% communication connector, for PC ) 848

cable connection
& connector for power supply connection
Note: Due to low power consumption of 848 in inactive state, it

doesn't require power switch.
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Connecting 848 programmer to
PC
cable, included in the 848 programmer delivery, to the free
uncomfortable, it is not recommended to operate the 848

the programmer's connector labeled 12VDC. Then, on the
programmer lights up LED POWER and the programmer 848
is ready to run. Next switch on the PC and run the control
program.

connector.

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Note for laptop and 848 users
Since the 848 programmer is supplied with 12V, notebook
and/or laptop users may operate their PREPROMs-02aLV
everywhere this voltage is available, e.g. in a car. Ten series-
connected NiCd batteries can supply the programmer for more
than one hour at full performance. Unwanted swapping has no
effects - the programmer is protected against the reversal of
the power supply poles. The supply cable you can make
yourself, polarity is:
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please run 848 self test using Diagnostic POD, that contains
848 programmer is recommended every 6 months (no more) to
make extended test and check the calibration. All this activities
you can find in Diagnostics menu of PG4UW.
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848 specification

• two D/A converters for VCCP and VPP, with controllable
rise/fall time and current limitation
• TTL driver provides H, L and read all 32 pins
• full support of Low Voltage circuits from 2.0 V
Device support
Programmer
• EPROM: NMOS/CMOS, 27xxx and 27Cxxx series, with 8/16*
bit data width
with 8/16* bit data width
29Wxxx, 49Fxxx series, from 256Kbit to 32Mbit, with 8/16* bit
data width
• serial E(E)PROM: 17Cxxx*, 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx,
59Cxxx, 85xxx, 93Cxxx, NVM3060, MDAxxx* series
• NV RAM: Dallas DSxxx, SGS/Inmos MKxxx series
• PLD*: AMD PALCE, GALs, PEELs series
• Microcontrollers 48 series*: 87x41, 87x42, 87x48, 87x49,
87x50 series
• Microcontrollers 51 series*: 87xx, 87Cxxx, 87LVxx, 89Cxxx,
89Sxxx, 89LVxxx, Philips 87C748..752 series
• Microcontrollers Microchip PIC*: PIC12Cxxx, PIC16C5x,
PIC16Cxxx, PIC17Cxxx series
• Microcontrollers Atmel AVR*: AT90Sxxxx series
• Microcontrollers NEC*: uPD78Pxxx series
• note: * - programming with additional module
I.C. Tester
• static RAM: 6116 .. 624000
Programming speed
• M27C256, programming + verifying, PC486/DX50 : 16 sec
• M27C010, programming + verifying, PC586/100 : 40 sec
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Device operations
• standard:
• blank check
• read
• program
• verify
• erase
• security:
• contact check
• ID byte check
• special
Buffer operations
• print

ASCII-space-HEX
• JEDEC
General
• operating voltage 12VDC/max. 500mA (adapter included in
package)
• power consumption 6W max.
• weight (without external adapter) ca. 650g
• temperature 5° ÷ 40°C
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Package included
• 848 programmer
• 1.8m (6 ft.) connecting cable 848 to (IBM) PC
• wall plug adapter 12V DC
• diagnostic POD, that enable programmer's self test
• anti-dust cover to ZIF socket
• diskette with control program
• user manual
• transport packing
Additional services
• Keep Current
• AlgOR
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849
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Introduction
849 is a new generation of Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 based
B+K PRECISION specialized programmers. Programmer is
capable to support all today available Microcontrollers of
MCS51 series (up to 40 pins) and AVR Microcontrollers (8-40
pins) by parallel and serial way. 849 has been developed in
close cooperation with Atmel W&M., therefore programmer's
hardware is focused to support all current and future
Microcontrollers of Atmel W&M MCS51 family.
849 is little, very fast and powerful portable programmer for

MCS51 series and Atmel AVR Microcontrollers. 849 enables
also programming of serial EEPROM with IIC (24Cxx),
Microwire (93Cxx) and SPI (25Cxx) interface types. Using
build-in in-circuit serial programming (ISP) connector
programmer is capable to program MCS51 family
Microcontrollers and Atmel AVR Microcontrollers in serial way.
Provides very competitive price but excellent hardware design

for reliable programming. Nice "value for money" in this class.
Very fast programming due to high-speed FPGA driven

hardware and support of IEEE1284 (ECP/EPP) high-speed
parallel port. Surely faster than competitors in this category.

desktop personal computers. A programmer allows you to
849 has 40 powerful TTL pindrivers provide

H/L/pull_up/pull_down and read capability for each pin of
socket. Advanced pindrivers incorporate high-quality high-
speed circuitry to deliver programming without overshoot or
ground bounce for all supported devices. Pin drivers operate
down to 1.8V so you'll be ready to program the full range of
today's advanced low-voltage devices.
The programmer performs device insertion test (wrong or

backward position) and contact check (poor contact pin-to-
socket) before it programs each device. These capabilities,
supported by signature-byte check help prevent chip damage
due to operator error.
Programmer's hardware offer enough resources for self test,

that control program is any time be able to check pindrivers,
present and correct level of all voltages, check the timing and
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yield, and guarantees long data retention
849 is driven by an easy-to-use comfortable software with pull-

down menu, hot keys and on-line help. You can select device
by classes, by manufacturers or simply type device vendor's
name and part number. The standard device operation
functions (read, blank check, program, verify) have been
completed with some test functions. The program facilitates the
use of the buffer and files, including automatic file format
detection and conversion.

For 849 are available DIL to PLCC and SOIC socket

converters.
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PC

the appropriate programmer's connector. Then, on the
program.

connector.

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849
For general definition, recommendation and direction about
ISP see section Common notes / ISP please.
Description of 849 ISP connector
5 3 1
6 4 2
Pin Description
1,2,3,4,5 H/L/read
5 target VCC sense
6 GND
Specification of ISP connector pins depends on programming

device and is displayed at Additional info window. This
specification corresponds with Atmel application note AVR910:
In-System Programming. Used application note you may find
on www.bkprecision.com , section application notes.
Note: Pin no. 1 is signed by triangle scratch on ISP cable

connectors.
ISP cable of 849
Warnings:
• When you use 849 as ISP programmer, don’t insert
device to ZIF socket.
• When you program devices in ZIF socket, don’t insert
ISP cable to ISP connector.
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• Use only attached ISP cable. When you use other ISP
cable (other material, length…), programming may occur
unreliable.
• 849 cannot supply target system and target system
cannot supply 849. Before action with target device 849
check power supply of target system. If this power supply is
different as expected, no action with device will be
executed.
Note: H/L/read 849 driver.
1n0
H/L/read ISP
driver connector
1k3
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please run self test using Diagnostic POD, that contains
849 programmer is recommended every 6 months (no more) to
make extended test and check the calibration. All this activities
you can find in Diagnostics menu of PG4UW.

Warning! 849 programmer hasn’t protection devices, which

protect the content of programmed device against critical
situations, for example power failures and PC failure
(interrupted cable...). Moreover, an device is usually destroyed
in the programming mode due to forced interruption of the
control program run (Reset or switching the computer off) due
to removing the connecting cable, or unplugging the
programmed device from the ZIF socket. Incorrectly placed
device in the ZIF socket can cause its damage or destruction.
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849 specification

transfer rate
• two D/A converters for VCCP and VPP, controllable rise and
fall time
• special GND/VCCP/VPP pindriver for MCS51 and AVR
devices
• spare GND, VCCP and VPP driver, which add additional
made-by-wire GND/VCCP/VPP pin capability for future
devices
down on and read for all pindriver pins,
• level H selectable from 1.8 V up to 5V
• in-circuit serial programming (ISP) capability included
Device support
• Microcontrollers 51 series: 87Cxxx, 87LVxx, 89Cxxx, 89Sxxx,
89LVxxx series from Atmel, Atmel W&M, Intel, Philips, ... 8/40
pins
• Microcontrollers Atmel AVR: ATtiny, AT90Sxxx, ATmega
series (parallel and serial mode), 8-40 pins
• serial E(E)PROM: 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx, 59Cxxx, 85xxx,
93Cxxx series
Programming speed

AT89C52 programming and verify 17,5 sec 15,5 sec
T87C5111 programming and verify 79 sec 44 sec

WIN98.
bus, WIN98.
Device operations
• standard:
• blank check
• read
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• program
• verify
• erase
• security:
• insertion test, reverse insertion check
• contact check
• ID byte check
• special:
• statistic
• count-down mode
Buffer operations
• print

ASCII-space-HEX, Tektronix
General
• operating voltage 12..15V DC/500mA
Package included
• 849 programmer
• connection cable PC-programmer
• ISP cable
• wall plug adapter 12V DC/500mA, unstabilized
• user manual
• software
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• transport case
Additional services
• Keep Current
• AlgOR
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862
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Introduction
862 is little and powerful portable programmer for MCS51
series and Atmel AVR Microcontrollers. 862 enables also
programming serial EEPROM with interface types IIC (24Cxx),
Microwire (93Cxx) and SPI (25Cxx). The programmer is
equipped by DIL ZIF 40pin socket. The quality of programmer
is completed by comfortable control program.

desktop personal computers. A programmer allows you to

been completed with some test functions. The program
facilitates the use of the buffer and files, including automatic
file format detection and conversion.
The 862 can make for use of DIL to PLCC and SOIC socket
converters.
Warning: Jumper must be in position JP2-JP3 for MCS51

devices and JP3-JP4 for AVR family device. Jumper is
accessible after removing bottom part of programmer case.
Default jumper position is JP2-JP3 (for MCS51 family).
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PC

program.

connecting the 862 , proceed as follows:
connector.



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862 specification

• TTL driver provides H, L and read for all pins
Device support
• Microcontrollers 51 series: 87Cxxx, 87LVxx, 89Cxxx, 89Sxxx,
89LVxxx series from Atmel, Intel, Philips, ... 20/40 pins
• Microcontrollers Atmel AVR: AT90Sxxxx series (parallel
mode), 8/20/40 pins
• serial E(E)PROM: 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx, 59Cxxx, 85xxx,
93Cxxx series
Device operations
• standard:
• blank check
• read
• program
• verify
• erase
• security:
• ID byte check
• special:
Buffer operations
• print

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General
• operating voltage 15÷20V DC/200mA
Package included
• 862 programmer
• 1.3m (4.3 ft.) connecting cable 862 to (IBM) PC
• wall plug adapter 15V DC/ 500mA, unstabilized
• user manual
Additional services
• Keep Current
• AlgOR
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863
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Introduction
863 is little and powerful portable programmer for Microchip
PIC series of Microcontrollers. 863 enables also programming
(93Cxx) and SPI (25Cxx). The programmer is equipped by DIL
ZIF 40pin socket. The quality of programmer is completed by
comfortable control program.


For 863 programmer are available DIL to SOIC socket

converters.
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program.

connector.



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863 specification

• TTL driver provides H, L and read for all pins
Device support
• Microcontrollers Microchip PIC series: 12xxx, 14xxx, 16xxx,
8/16/18/28/40 pins
• Serial E(E)PROM: 24Cxxx, 24Fxxx, 25Cxxx, 59Cxxx, 85xxx,
93Cxxx series
Device operations
• standard:
• blank check
• read
• program
• verify
• erase
• security:
• ID byte check
• special:
Buffer operations
• print

General
• operating voltage 15÷20V DC/max. 200mA
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Package included
• 863 programmer
• user manual
Additional services
• Keep Current
• AlgOR
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861
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Introduction
861 is universal programmer of all serial EEPROM in 8-pin DIL
package. 861 programs EEPROM with interface IIC, SPI and
Microwire, and also specialty as for example digital
thermometers. The programmer supports LV (3.3V) devices
too.


For 861 programmer are available DIL to SOIC socket

converters.
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PC

program.

connector.


on the programmer's. The programmed device is necessary to
insert into the socket also to remove from the socket when
LED BUSY light off.

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861 specifications
Socket and control of pins:

• DIL/ZIF socket (300mil)
• each pin is possible to set in position Low and Pull-up
• from each pin is possible to read
• support of Low Voltage devices
For work with serial EEPROM are used nearest 8 pins to lever,
unused pins are not connected.
Supported devices:
• EEPROM IIC (24Cxxx)
• EEPROM Microwire (93Cxxx)
• EEPROM SPI (25Cxxx)
• specially devices (digital thermometers, ...)
Device operations:
• standard:
• blank check
• read
• program
• verify
• checksum
Buffer operations
• print
File format conversion

• binary
• HEX:Intel, Intel EXT, Motorola S, MOS, Exormax, ASCII -
space - HEX
PC systems requirements
General:
• power supply: 8V...20V/DC, max.50mA
• dimensions: 132x66x30 [mm]
• mass: cca 150g
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• temperature range: 5..40°C
Package included
• 861 programmer
• user manual
Additional services
• Keep Current
• AlgOR
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The programmer software
The programmer package contains a CD with the control
program, useful utilities and additional information. The
permission to freely copy the content of the CD is granted in
order to demonstrate how B+K Precision’s programmers
works. Differences and modifications to this manual (if they
exist) may be found in www.bkprecision.com web site.
Installing of programmer software

Installing the programmer software is very easy. Insert
delivered CD to your CD drive and install program starts
automatically. Install program (setup.exe), which will guide you
through the installation process and which will do all the
necessary steps before you can first run the control program.
If you use the operating system DOS, run Install program from
CD.
Programs PG4U.EXE (for DOS) and PG4UW.EXE (for

Windows) are common control programs for these B+K
Precision’s programmers. We guarantee running of these
programs under all of above mentioned operating systems
without any problems. Also background operation under
Windows is error-free.
For DOS versions of the control program running under

WINDOWS 3.11/95/98, we suggest the following: (adjust
"Properties" on the icon on your screen):
• Run the control program in full-screen DOS (in text mode).
In graphic mode the control program might be somewhat
slower.
• If you want the control program to run in the background, it
is necessary to set: (WIN95/98) RIGHT mouse button on the
DOS icon/ Properties/ Others/ Background/ Enable; (WIN3xx)
in the appropriate PIF file, set the option to Background
New versions of programmer software

In order to exploit all the capabilities of programmer we
recommend using the latest version of PG4U/PG4UW (see
appendix B - Keep-Current Service). You may download the
latest version of programmer software (file PG4UARC.EXE
/PG4UWARC.EXE) from our Internet site
www.bkprecision.com , part download.
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Upgrading the programmer software

Copy PG4UARC.EXE / PG4UWARC.EXE to a temporary
directory then launch it. After extraction you will see all
available files needed for the installation process. Then redo a
standard installation (run the Setup / Install program). You may
delete all files from the temporary folder after the installation
process is complete.
Using the programmer software

The control program delivered by B+K PRECISION,
included on the CD in your package, is granted to be free
from any viruses at the moment of delivery. To increase
their safety our programs include a special algorithm for
detecting possible virus infections.
Run the control program

From command line of MS/PC-DOS write:
PG4U
in Windows environment: double click to icon PG4UW.
After start, control program PG4U / PG4UW automatically scan

all existing ports and search for the connected any B+K
Precision’s programmer. Program PG4U/PG4UW is common
for these B+K Precision’s programmers, hence program try to
find all supported (865, 864, 844A, 848, 849, 862, 863 and
861) programmers.
Notes: When the PG4U/PG4UW program is started, program

is checked for its integrity. Than the program display a
standard user menu and waits for your instructions.
If the control program cannot communicate with the

programmer, an error message appears on the screen,
including error code and description of possible reasons
(disconnected programmer, bad connection, power supply
failure, incompatible printer port, ...). Eliminate the error source
and press any key. If error condition still exist, the program
resumes its operation in the demo mode and access to the
programmer is not possible. If you cannot find the cause of the
error, follow the instructions in Troubleshooting section. In
addition, the control program checks communication with
programmer prior to any operation with the programmed
device.
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Description of the user screen
Windows program PG4UW
DOS program PG4U
Header bar the name, copyright statement and

version of the PG4U/PG4UW the
control program
Menu bar list of basic functions
File window/Filename information on the currently loaded
file in buffer
Status window information about the status of the
programmer and PG4U/PG4UW
Addresses window organization, size, start and end
addresses of the target device, buffer
and file
Device window all relevant information about the
current target device
Help bar a brief description of selected
command
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Menu selection is carried out in the normal GUI fashion - either

by cursor moving plus pressing <Enter>, or by typing the
highlighted letter in the wanted menu or - of course - by
mouse. Hot-keys are available for even quicker selection of
intensely used commands.
Note: Data entered through keyboard is in HEX format,

excepting ASCII blocks in Buffer/View/Edit command.
List of hot keys

<F1> Help Calls Help
<F2> Save Save file
<F3> Load Load a file into the buffer
<F4> Edit Viewing/editing of buffer
<F5> Select/default Target-device selection from
10 last selected devices list
<Alt+F5> Select/manual Target-device selection by
typing device/vendor name
<F6> Blank Blank check
<F7> Read Reads device's content into
the buffer
<F8> Verify Compares contents of the
target device with the buffer
<F9> Program Programs target device
<Alt+Q> Exit without save Terminates the PG4U /
PG4UW
<Alt+X> Exit and save Terminates the PG4U /
PG4UW and saving settings
too
<Ctrl+F1> Displays additional
information about current
device
<Ctrl+F2> Erase Fill's the buffer with a given
value
<Ctrl+Shift+F2> Fill's the buffer with random
values.
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File
This submenu is used for source files manipulation, settings
and viewing directory, changes drives, changes start and finish
address of buffer for loading and saving files by binary,
MOTOROLA, MOS Technology, Intel (extended) HEX,
Tektronix, ASCII space, JEDEC, and POF format.
File / Load
Analyze file format and loads the data from specified file to the
buffer. You can choose the format desired (binary,
MOTOROLA, MOS Technology, Tektronix, Intel (extended)
HEX, ASCII space, JEDEC and POF). The control program
stores a last valid mask for file listing. You can save the mask
into the config. file by command Options / Save options.
Checking the check box Automatic file format recognition

tells program to detect file format automatically. When program
can't detect file format from one of supported formats, the
binary file format is assumed.
When the check box Automatic file format recognition is

unchecked program allows user to manually select wished file
format from list of available file formats on panel Selected file
format. When Binary file format is selected, there can be
specified Buffer start value. Buffer start value is buffer address
from which data read from file will be written to buffer.
The reserved key <F3> will bring out this menu from any menu
and any time.
File / Save
Saves data in the buffer, which has been created, modified, or
read from a device onto a specified disk. You can choose the
format desired (binary, MOTOROLA, MOS Technology,
Tektronix, Intel (extended) HEX, ASCII space, JEDEC and
POF).
The reserved key <F2> will bring out this menu from any menu
and any time.
File / Load project

This option is used for loading project file, which contains
device configuration buffer data saved and user interface
configuration.
The standard dialog Load project contains additional window

- Project description - placed at the bottom of dialog. This
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window is for displaying information about currently selected

project file in dialog Load project.
Project information consists of:
• name and manufacturer of the first device selected in the
project
• date and time of project creation
• version of program by which project was created
• user written description of project (it can be arbitrary text,
usually author of project and some notes)
File / Save project

This option is used for saving project file, which contains
settings of device configuration and buffer data saved. Data
saved to project file can be restored anytime by menu
command File / Load project.
The dialog Save project contains three additional windows in

Project description panel placed at the bottom of dialog Save
project. The windows are for displaying information about
currently selected project file in dialog Save project and
information about current project, which has to be saved.
Project information consists of:

• name and manufacturer of the first device selected in the
project
• date and time of project creation
• user written description of project (it can be arbitrary text,
usually author of project and some notes)
The first (upper) window contains information about currently

selected project file in dialog Save project.
The second (middle) windows displays information about

actual program configuration including currently selected
device, active programmer, date and time and program
version. These actual program settings are used for creation of
project description header.
The third (bottom) window is user editable and contains project

description (arbitrary text), which usually consists of project
author and some notes.
File /Reload file

Choose this option to reload a recently used file.
When you use a file, it is added to the Reload file list. Files are
listed in order depending on time of use of them. Lastly used
files are listed before files used far off.
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To Reload a file:
1. From the File menu, choose Reload file.

2. List of lastly used files is displayed. Click the file you want to
reload.
Note: When reloading a file the file format is used, by which

the file was lastly loaded/saved.
File / Reload project

Choose this option to reload a recently used project.
When you use a project, it is added to the Reload project list.

Projects are listed in order depending on time of use of them.
Lastly used projects are listed before projects used far off.
To Reload a project:
1. From the File menu, choose Reload project.

2. List of lastly used projects is displayed. Click the project you
want to reload.
File / Project options

This option is used for display/edit project options of actually
loaded project. Project options means basic description of
project including following project data:
• device name and manufacturer

• project creation date
• user defined project description (arbitrary text), e.g. project
author and other text data for more detailed project
description
User can directly edit user defined project description only.

Device name, manufacturer, project date and program version
are generated automatically by program.
File / Load encryption table

This command loads the data from binary file from disk and it
saves them into the part of memory, reserved for an encryption
(security) table.
File / Save encryption table

This command writes the content of the memory's part,
reserved for an encryption table, into the file on the disk as a
binary data.
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File / Exit without save

The command deallocates heap, cancels buffer on disk (if
exists) and returns back to the operation system.
File / Exit and save

The command deallocates heap, cancels buffer on the disk (if
exists), saves current setting of last 10 selected devices to disk
and returns back to the operation system.
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Device
The functions for a work with selected programmable devices -
device select, read data from device, device blank check,
device program, device verify and device erase.
Device / Select from default devices

This window allows selecting the desired type of the device
from list of default devices. This one is a cyclic buffer in which
are stored last 10 selected devices including its device options.
This list is saved to disk by command File / Exit and save.
If you wish display additional information about the current

device, use an <Ctrl+F1> key. This command provides a size
of device, organization, programming algorithm and a list of
programmers (including auxiliary modules) that supported this
device. You can find here a package information and other
general information about current device too.
Use a <Del> key for delete of current device from list of default
devices. There isn’t possible to empty this list, if you repeat this
access. The last device stays in buffer and the <Del> key isn't
accepted.
Device / Select device ...

from all devices supported by current programmer. It is
possible to choose device by name, by type or by
manufacturer.
Selected device is automatically saved to buffer of default

devices (max. 10 devices). This buffer is accessible with
Device / Select from default devices command.

programmers (including auxiliary modules) that supported this
device. You can find here a package information and other
Select device ... / All
from all devices supported by current programmer. Supported
devices are displayed in a list box.
Device can be select by double click on a line from list with

desired manufacturer name and device number or by entering
manufacturer name and/or device number in a search box (use
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a key <Space> as a separation character) and press <Enter>

or click OK button.
Press a key <Esc> or click Cancel button at any time to cancel

device selection without affecting the currently selected device.


programmers (including auxiliary modules), which supported
this device. You can find here a package information and other
Select device ... / Only selected type
This window allows selecting the desired type of the device. At
the first - you must select a device type (e.g. EPROM) and
device subtype (e.g. 64Kx8 (27512)), using mouse or cursor
keys. It will cause a list of manufacturers and devices will be
displayed.

manufacturer name and/or device number in a search box (use
a key <Space> as a separation character) and press <Enter>
or click OK button.



Select device ... / Only selected manufacturer
This window allows selecting the desired device type by
manufacturer. First select a required manufacturer in
Manufacturer box using mouse or cursor keys. It will cause a
list of selected manufacturer devices will be displayed.

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device number in a search box (use a key <Space> as a
separation character) and press <Enter> or click OK button.



Device / Select EPROM /Flash by ID

Use this command for auto select an EPROM or Flash as
active device by reading the device ID. The programmer can
automatically identify certain devices by the reading the
manufacturer and the device-ID that are burnt into the chip.
This only applies to EPROM or Flash that supports this feature.
If the device does not support a chip ID and manufacturer's ID,
a message will be displayed indicating this as an unknown or
not supported device.
If more devices with identical chip ID and manufacturer's ID

were detected, the list of these devices will be displayed. A
corresponding device can be choosen from this list by
selecting its number (or manufacturer name) from list and
press <Enter> (or click OK button). Press a key <Esc> or click
Cancel button at any time to cancel device selection without
affecting the currently selected device.
WARNING: The control program only support this time

EPROM’s and Flash with 28 and 32 pins. Any of programmers
determines pins number automatically. For other programmers
you must enter this number manually.
The programmer applies a high voltage to the appropriate pins

on the socket. This is necessary to enable the system to read
the device ID. Do not insert into the socket a device that is not
an EPROM or Flash. It may be damaged when the programmer
applies the high voltage.
We don't recommend apply this command to 2764 and 27128

EPROM types, because most of them ID not supports.
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Device / Device options

All settings of this menu are used for programming process,
serialization and associated file control.
Device / Device options / Operation options
All settings of this command are used for programming
process control. This is a flexible environment which content
items associated with current device and programmer type.
Items, which are valid for the current device but aren't
supported by current programmer, are disabled. These settings
are saving to disk along with associated device by File / Exit
and save command.
List of items:
- group Addresses:
device start address (default 0)

device end address (default device size-1)
buffer start address (default 0)
- group Insertion test:
insertion test (default ENABLE)

check ID bytes (default ENABLE)
- group Command execution:
blank check before programming (default DISABLE)

erase before programming (default DISABLE)
verify after reading (default ENABLE)
verify after programming (ONCE, TWICE)
verify options (nominal VCC 5%, nominal VCC 10%,
VCCmin VCCmax)
Device / Device options / Serialization
Serialization is special mode of program. When a serialization
mode is activated, a specified value is automatically inserted
on predefined address into buffer before programming each
device. When more devices are programmed one by one, the
serial number value is changed for each device automatically
and inserted into buffer before programming device, so each
device has unique serial number.
There are two types of serialization:
• Incremental mode
• From file mode
If a new device is selected, the serialization function is set to a

default state i.e. disabled.
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Actual serialization settings for actually selected device are
saving to disk along with associated device by File / Exit and
save command.
When incremental mode is active following actual settings are
saved to configuration file: address, size, serial value,
incremental step and settings of modes ASCII / BIN, DEC /
HEX, LS byte / MS Byte first.
When from-file mode is active following actual settings are

saved to configuration file: name of input serialization file and
actual label, which indicates the line with actual serial number
in input file.
When program is in multiprogramming mode (multiple socket

programmer is actually selected) the special section - Action
on not programmed serial values due to error - is displayed
in dialog Serialization. In this section two choices are
available:
1. Ignore not programmed serial values

2. Add not programmed serial values to file
Ignore not programmed serial values means the not

programmed serial values are ignored and no action is done
with them.
Add not programmed serial values to file means the not

programmed serial values are added to file. The file of not
programmed serial values has the same text format as
serialization file for ”From-file” serialization mode. So there is
possible to program the serial values later on by ”From-file”
serialization mode.
If device programming is stopped by user, program will not

change the serial values ready for next batch of devices. The
same situation is if device program is incomplete, e.g. for
device insertion test error.
Ignoring or writing not programmed serial values is only used

when at least one device from current batch of devices in
multiple socket module programmer is completely programmed
and verified without errors.
Device / Device options / Serialization /

Incremental mode
The Incremental mode enables to assign individual serial
numbers to each programmed device. A starting number
entered by user will be incremented by specified step for
each device program operation and loaded in selected
format to specified buffer address prior to programming of
each device.
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There are following options, that user can modify for

incremental mode:
S / N size
S / N size option defines the number of bytes of serial value
which will be written to buffer. For Bin (binary) serialization
modes values 1-4 are valid for S / N size and for ASCII
serialization modes values 1-8 are valid for S / N size.
Address
Address option specifies the buffer address, where serial
value has to be written. Note that address range must be
inside the device start and device end addresses. Address
must be correctly specified so the last (highest or lowest)
byte of serial value must be inside device start and device
end address range.
Start value
Start value option specifies the initial value, from which
serialization will start. Generally the max. value for
serialization is $1FFFFFFF in 32 bit long word.
When the actual serial value exceeds maximum value,
three most significant bits of serial number are set to zero.
After this action the number is always inside 0..$1FFFFFFF
interval (this is basic style of overflow handling).
Step
Step options specifies the increment step of serial value
incrementation.
S / N mode
S / N mode option defines the form in which serial value
has to be written to buffer. Two options are available:
• ASCII
• Bin
ASCII - means the serial number is written to buffer as
ASCII string. For example number $0528CD is in ASCII
mode written to buffer as 30h 35h 32h 38h 43h 44h (‘0’ ‘5’
‘2’ ‘8’ ‘C’ ‘D’), i.e. six bytes.
Bin - means the serial number is written directly to buffer. If
the serial number has more than one byte length, it can be
written in one of two possible byte orders. The byte order
can be changed in „Save to buffer“ item.
Style
Style option defines serial number base. There are two
options:
• Decimal
• Hexadecimal.
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Decimal numbers are entered and displayed using the
characters '0' through '9'.
Hexadecimal numbers also use characters 'A' through 'F'.
The special case is Binary Dec, that means BCD number
style. BCD means the decimal number is stored in
hexadecimal number, i.e. each nibble must have value
from 0 to 9. Values A to F are not allowed as nibbles of
BCD numbers.
Select the base in „Style“ options before entering numbers
of serial start value and step.
Save to buffer
Save to buffer option specifies the serial value byte order to
write to buffer. This option is used for Bin S / N mode (for
ASCII mode it has no effect).
Two options are available:

• LSByte first (used by Intel processors) will place the
Least Significant Byte of serial number to the lowest
address in buffer.
• MSByte first (used by Motorola processors) will place
the Most significant Byte first to the lowest address in
buffer.
Device / Device options / Serialization / From
file mode
Using the From-file method, serial values are read from the
user specified input file and written to buffer on address
specified in input file.
There are two user options: File name and Start label.
File name
File name option specifies the file name from which serial
addresses and values will be read. The input file for From
file serialization must have special format, which is
described in From file serialization file format below.
Start label
Start label defines the start label in input file. The reading of
serial values from file starts from defined start label.
From file serialization file format

From file serialization input file includes addresses and
arrays of bytes defining buffer addresses and data to write
to buffer. Input file has text type format, which structure is:
[label1] addr byte0 byte1 .. byten

...
[labeln] addr byte0 byte1 .. bytem , addr byte0 byte1 ... bytek
\_______________/ \__________________/
| |
basic part optional part
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; Comment
meaning is:
basic part
Basic part defines buffer address and array of bytes to
write to buffer. Basic part must be always defined after
label in line.
optional part
Optional part defines the second array of bytes and buffer
address to write to buffer. One optional part can be defined
after basic part of data.
label1, labeln - labels

Labels are identifiers for each line of input file. They are
used for addressing each line of file. The labels should be
unique. Addressing lines of file means, the required start
label entered by user defines line in input file from which
serial values reading starts.
addr -
Addr defines buffer address to write data following the
address.
byte0..byten, byte0..bytem, byte0..bytek -

Bytes arrays byte0..byten, byte0..bytem and byte0..bytek
are defining data, which are assigned to write to buffer.
Maximum count of bytes in one data field following the
address is 64 bytes. Data bytes are written to buffer from
address addr to addr+n.
The process of writing particular bytes to buffer is:
byte0 to addr
byte1 to addr + 1
byte2 to addr + 2
....
byten to addr + n
Optional part is delimited from the first data part by

character “ , “ (comma) and its structure is the same as in
the first data part, i.e. address and following array of data
bytes.
Characters with special use:
[ ] - labels must be defined inside square brackets
',' – character which delimiters basic part and optional part

of data
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‘;’ - the semicolon character means the beginning of a
comment. All characters from „;„ to the end of line are
ignored. Comment can be on individual line or in the
end of definition line.
Note:
• Label names can contain all characters except ‘[‘ and ‘]’.
The label names are analyzed as non case sensitive, i.e.
character ‘a’ is same as ‘A’, ‘b’ is same as ‘B’ etc..
• All address and byte number values in input file are
hexadecimal.
• Allowed address value size is from 1 to 4 bytes.
• Allowed size of data arrays in one line is in range from 1
to 64 bytes. When there are two data arrays in one line,
the sum of their size in bytes can be maximally 80 bytes.
• Be careful to set correct addresses. Address must be
defined inside device start and device end address
range. In case of address out of range, warning window
appears and serialization is set to disabled (None).
Example:
[nav1] A7890 78 89 56 02 AB CD ; comment1

[nav2] A7890 02 02 04 06 08 0A
[nav3] A7890 08 09 0A 0B A0 C0 ; comment2
[nav4] A7890 68 87 50 02 0B 8D
[nav5] A7890 A8 88 59 02 AB 7D
;next line contains also second definition

[nav6] A7890 18 29 36 42 5B 6D , FFFF6 44 11 22 33 99
88 77 66 55 16
; this is last line - end of file
In the example file six serial values with labels „nav1“,

„nav2“, ...“nav6“ are defined. Each value is written to buffer
on address $A7890. All values have size 6 bytes. The line
with „nav6“ label has also second value definition, which is
written to buffer on address $FFFF6 and has size 10 bytes,
i.e. the last byte of this value will be written to address
$FFFFF.
Device / Device options / Statistics
Statistics gives the information about actual count of device
operations, which were proceeded on selected type device. If
one device is corresponding to one device operation, e.g.
programming, the number of device operations will be equal to
number of programmed devices.
The next function of statistics is Count down. Count down

allows checking the number of device operations, and then
number of devices, on which device operations have to be
done. After each successful device operation the value of
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count down counter is decremented. Count down has user

defined start number of devices to do. When count down value
reach zero, it means, specified number of devices is complete
and user message about complete count down will be
displayed.
Statistics dialog contains following options:
Check boxes Program, Verify, Blank, Erase and Read define

operations, after which statistics values increment.
Check box Count down sets Count down activity (enable or

disable). Edit box following the Count down check box defines
initial number of count down counter, from which count down
starts.
Statistics dialog can be also opened by pressing right mouse

button on Statistics panel and clicking displayed item Statistics.
Actual statistics values are displaying in main window of

control program in Statistics panel.
Statistics panel contains three statistics values – Success,

Failure, Total and two Count down information values Count
down and Remains.
Meaning of the values is:

Success number of operations which where
successfully completed
Failure number of operations which where not
successfully completed
Total number of all operations
Count down informs about Count down activity (Enabled
or Disabled)
Remains informs about remaining number of device
operations to do
Successful operation means any device operation of these,

which is completed without errors:
program
verify
blank check
erase
read
If device operation is finished with error(s) it is not successful

operation.
When new device type is selected, all statistics values are set
to zero and Count down is set to Disabled.
Reset button in Statistics panel reset statistics values.
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Reload Count down button in Statistics panel reloads initial
value to Count down.
Device / Device options / Associated file
This command is used for setting associated file with current
device. This is a file, which can be automatic loaded to buffer
after device is selected from default devices select list or by
start control program.
You can edit the associated file name in file name box, put a
full pathname. The control program checks the present of this
file on the disk. Also is possible enabling or disabling automatic
load of this file.
You can save both settings i.e. associated file and enabling of
automatic load of this file to disk by command File / Exit and
save.
Device / Blank check

This command allows to blank check of all devices or its part if
possible. The control program reports a result of this action by
a write of a warning message to INFO window.
The menu command Device / Device options / Operation

options allows to set another working area as the standard.
Device / Read
This command allows to read all device or its part into the
buffer. The control program reports a finish of this action by
write a message to INFO window.

Setting an option Verify data after reading in this menu
command means a higher reliability for device reading.
Device / Verify
This command compares the programmed data of the all
device or its part with data in buffer. The control program
reports a result of this action by a write of an error message to
INFO window.

By the setting in the menu Options / Display errors the

command lets to write the found errors on the display or write
the found errors to VERIFY.ERR file. In the Display errors
mode to the screen can display the program max. 45 the first
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found differences, which are located by the address where

they were caused.
Device / Program
This command allows to programming of the all device or its
part by the data of the buffer. The control program reports a
result of this action by a write of an error message to INFO
window.

options allows to set another working area as the standard,
and set other operation options for programming process
control.
Device / Erase
This command allows to erase the all programmable device.
The program reports the end without error or end with the error
by writes the warning report on the display.
Device / Test
This command executes a test with device selected from list of
supported devices (e.g. static RAM) on programmers, which
support this test.
Device / Device info

The command provides additional information about the
current device - size of device, organization, programming
algorithm and a list of programmers (including auxiliary
modules), that supported this device. You can find here a
package information and other general information about
current device too.
The reserved key <Ctrl+F1> will bring out this menu from any
menu and any time immediately.
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Buffer
This submenu is used for buffer manipulation, block operation,
filling a part of buffer with string, erasing, checksum and of
course editing and viewing with other items (find and replace
string, printing...).
Buffer / View/Edit
This command is used to view (view mode) or edit (edit mode)
data in buffer (for viewing in DUMP mode only). Use arrow
keys for select the object for edit. Edited data are signified by
color.
You can use <F4> hot key also.

View/Edit Buffer
F1 display help of actual window
F2 fill block causes filling selected block of
buffer by requested hex (or ASCII) string.
Sets start and end block for filling and
requested hex or ASCII string.
Ctrl+F2 erase buffer with specified blank value
Ctrl+Shift+F2 fill buffer with random data
F3 copy block is used to copy specified
block of data in current buffer on new
address. Target address needn't be out
from source block addresses.
F4 move block is used to move specified
block of data in current buffer on new
address. Target address needn't be out
from source block addresses. Source
address block (or part) will be filled by
topical blank character.
F5 swap bytes command swaps a high- and
low- order of byte pairs in current buffer
block. This block must started on even
address and must have an even number
of bytes. If this conditions do not fulfill,
the
program modifies addresses itself (start
address is moved on lower even address
and/or end address is moved on higher
odd address).
F6 print buffer
F7 find string (max. length 16 ASCII
characters)
F8 find and replace string (max. 16 ASCII
chars.)
F9 change current address
F10 change mode view / edit
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F11 switch the mode of buffer data view

between 8 bit and 16 bit view. It can be
also do by mouse clicking on the button
to the right of View/Edit mode buffer
indicator. This button indicates actual
data view mode (8 bit or 16 bit), too.
F12 checksum dialog allows to count
checksum of selected block of buffer
change mode view / edit
Arrow keys move cursor up, down, right and left
Home/End jump on start / end current line
PgUp/PgDn jump on previous / next page
Ctrl+PgUp/PgDn jump on start / end current page
Ctrl+Home/End jump on start / end current device
Backspace move cursor one position left (back)
Note: characters 20H - FFH (mode ASCII) and numbers

0..9, A..F (mode HEX) immediately changes content of edit
area.
Warning: Editing of ASCII characters for word devices is

disabled.
Print buffer
This command allows write selected part of buffer to printer or
to file. Program uses at it an external text editor in which
selected block of buffer is displayed and can be printed or
saved to file, too. By default is set simple text editor
Notepad.exe, which is standard part of all versions of MS
Windows.
In Print buffer dialog are following options:
Block start
Defines start address of selected block in buffer.
Block end
Defines end address of selected block in buffer.
External editor
Defines path and name of external program, which has to be
used as text viewer for selected block of buffer. By default is
set simple text editor NOTEPAD.EXE, which is standard part of
all versions of MS Windows. User can define any text editor for
example WORDPAD.EXE, which is able to work with large text
files. In user defined text editor user can print or save to file
selected block of buffer.
The external editor path and name is saved automatically to
disk.
Find dialog box
Enter the search string to Find to text input box and choose
<Find> to begin the search or choose <Cancel> to forget it.
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Direction box specifies which way you want to search, starting
from the current cursor position (In edit mode). Forward (from
the current position or start of buffer to the end of the buffer) is
the default. Backward searches toward the beginning. In view
mode searches all buffer.
Origin specifies where the search should start.

Find & Replace dialog box
Enter the search string in the Text to find string input box and
enter the replacement string in the Replace with input box.
In Options box you can select prompt on replace: if program

finds instance you will be asked before program change it.
Origin specifies where the search should start.
Direction box specifies which way you want to search, starting

from the current cursor position (In edit mode). Forward (from
the current position or start of buffer to the end of the buffer) is
the default. Backward searches toward the beginning. In view
mode searches all buffer.
Press <Esc> or click Cancel button to close dialog window.
By pressing Replace button the dialog box is closed and a

Question window is displayed. This window contains following
choices:
Yes replaces found item and finds next
No finds next item without replacing current one
Replace All replaces all found items
Abort search aborts this command
View/Edit buffer for PLD
Ctrl+F2 erase buffer with specified blank
value
Ctrl+Shift+F2 fill buffer with random data
F9 goto address...
F10 change mode view / edit
F11 switch the mode of buffer data view
between 1 bit and 8 bit view. It can be
also do by mouse clicking on the button
to the right of View/Edit mode buffer
indicator. This button indicates actual
data view mode (1 bit or 8 bit), too.
Arrow keys move cursor up, down, right and left
Home/End jump on start / end current line
PgUp/PgDn jump on previous / next page
Ctrl+PgUp/PgDn jump on start / end current page
Ctrl+Home/End jump on start / end edit area
Backspace move cursor one position left (back)
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Note: Characters 0 and 1 immediately changes content of

edit area.
Buffer / Fill block

Selecting this command causes filling selected block of buffer
by requested hex (or ASCII) string. Sets start and end block for
filling and requested hex or ASCII string.
Buffer / Copy block

This command is used to copy specified block of data in
current buffer on new address. Target address needn't be out
from source block addresses.
Buffer / Move block

This command is used to move specified block of data in
current buffer on new address. Target address needn't be out
from source block addresses. Source address block (or part)
will be filled by topical blank character.
Buffer / Swap block

This command swaps a high- and low- order of byte pairs in
current buffer block. This block must started on even address
and must have an even number of bytes. If this conditions do
not fulfill, the program modifies addresses itself (start address
is moved on lower even address and/or end address is moved
on higher odd address).
Buffer / Erase
If this command is selected, the content of the buffer will be
filled with topical blank character.
The reserved key <Ctrl+F2> will bring out this menu from any
menu and any time.
Buffer / Fill random data

If this command is selected, the content of the buffer will be
filled with random data.
The reserved key <Shift+Ctrl+F2> will bring out this menu from
any menu and any time.
Buffer / Checksum
The checksum dialog is used for calculate checksums of
selected block in buffer. The checksums are calculated by next
way :
Byte sum by bytes to "word". CY flag is
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Word sum by words to "word". CY flag is
ignored
Byte (CY) sum by bytes to "word". CY flag is added
to result.
Word (CY) sum by words to "word". CY flag is added
to result.
CRC-CCITT sum by bytes to "word" using
RESULT=PREVIOUS + (x^16 + x^12 + x^5 +1)
CRC-XModem sum by bytes to "word" using
RESULT=PREVIOUS + (x^16 + x^15 + x^2 +1)
Column marked as Neg. is a negation of checksum so, that

Sum + Neg. = FFFFH.
Column marked as Suppl. is complement of checksum so, that
Sum + Suppl. = 0 (+ carry).
Dialog checksum contains following items:
From address: This is a start address of block selected for

calculating checksums in buffer. Address is defined as Byte
address.
To address: This is an end address of block selected for

calculating checksums in buffer. Address is defined as Byte
address.
Insert checksum: This is special item used for select which

kind of checksum will be written into the buffer when, the
Calculate & insert was executed.
Insert address: This is special item that specifies an address

from the buffer where a result of chosen checksum will be
written, when the Calculate & insert was executed. Address
can not be specified inside the range <From address> to <To
address>. Address is defined as Byte address.
Size: This item is used for setting a size of chosen checksum

result, which will be written into the buffer. A size of checksum
result may be 8 (byte) or 16 (word) bits long. If word size was
selected, whole checksum value will be written into the buffer.
In other case will be written only low byte of checksum value.
Note: If word size was selected, a low byte of checksum value
will be written on address specified in box Insert address and a
high byte will be written on address incremented by one.
Calculate: Click on the button Calculate starts calculating

checksums for selected block in buffer. No writes into the
buffer are executed.
Calculate & insert: Click on the button Calculate & insert starts
calculating checksums for selected block in the buffer and
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writes the chosen checksum into the buffer on address

specified by Insert address.
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Options
The Options menu contains commands that let you view and
change various default settings.
Options / General options

General options dialog allows user to control following options
of program.
File options
File options page allows you to set file masks, auto-reload of
current file and choose file format recognizing for loaded files.
File format masks is used for setting file-name masks to use

as a filter for file listing in File / Save and File / Load file
window for all file formats. Mask must contain one of wildcards
(*, ?) at least and must be applied correctly by syntax.
Project file default extension is used for setting project files-

extension used as default extension in File / Load project and
File / Save project dialogs.
In group When current file is modified by another process

can be set mode of reloading of actually loaded (current) file.
There are three choices:
1. Prompt before reloading file
2. Reload automatically
3. Ignore change scanning of current file
Load file format allows to set mode of file format recognition

for loading files. When automatic file format is selected,
program analyses format of loading file and test file for each of
supported formats, that are available in program. If file format
matches one of supported formats, the file is read to buffer in
detected format.
Manual file format allows user to select explicitly wished file

format from list of supported file formats. File may be loaded
no completely or incorrectly, if file format does not match to
user selected format.
Hex file options
This page contains several options for loading control by any
of HEX formats.
The first option sets erasing buffer (with desired value)
automatically before the loading by any of HEX formats.
The second option sets a negative offset, which is used for
data addresses modification by loading from any HEX file so,
that data can be written to existing buffer addresses.
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Example:
A file contents data by Motorola S - format. A data block
started at address FFFF0H. It is a S2 format with length of
address array of 3 bytes. For all data reading you can set a
value of negative offset to FFFF0H. It means, that the offset
will be subtracted from current real addresses and so data will
be written from buffer address 0.
Warning: The value of negative offset is subtracted from real

address and therefore a result of subtraction can be negative
number. Because take care of correct setting of this value.
The third option sets data redirecting from file by extended

Intel HEX format to physically existing buffer addresses. It
means, that the user will be prompted to enter segment, which
is associated with the lowest segment in file (record type 02)
and the other segments will be modified with this difference.
This option isn't valid for "simple" Intel HEX format. Default set
means inactive status.
Example:
The file contains two records of type 02 with addresses F000H
and F800H. When we enter new segment for example 0H,
data from segment F000H will be directed to segment 0H and
similar data from segment F800H to segment 800H.
Default setting is no active.

Language
This page allows you to select another language for user
interface such as menu, buttons, dialogs, information and
messages. It also allows to select wished help file in another
language. For another language support of user interface the
language definition file is required.
Sound
Sound page allows user to select the sound mode of program.
Program generates sounds after some activities, e.g. activities
on device (programming, verifying, reading, etc.). Program
generates sound also when warning or error message is
displayed. User can now select sound from MS Windows
system sound (required installed sound card), PC speaker or
none sound.
Other
Page Other allows user to manage other program settings. In
the panel Tool buttons, hint display options on toolbar buttons
in main program window can be modified. In the panel Start-up
directory can be selected mode of selecting directory when
program starts. Default start-up directory means directory, from
which program is called. Directory in which program was lastly
ended means the last current directory when program was
lastly ended. This directory assumes the first directory from
directory history list.
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Save options
Save options page allows you to select the program options
saving when exiting program. Three options are available here:
Don't save options - don't save options during quitting

program and don't ask for saving options.
Auto save options - save options during quitting program
without asking for saving options.
Prompt for save options - program asks user for saving
options before quoting program. User can select to save or not
to save options.
Options / View
Use the View menu commands to display or hide different
elements of program environment such as toolbars.
Options / View / Main toolbar
Choose this command to show or hide the Main toolbar.
Options / View / Additional toolbar
Choose this command to show or hide the Additional toolbar.
Options / View / Programming conditions before
programming
Choose this command to enable/disable display of
Programming conditions before device program operation is
confirmed.
Options / Display errors

This option allows you set a form of errors displaying as a
result of programmed data verifying. Errors can be displayed
to the screen (max. 45 differences), saved to VERIFY.ERR
file on the disk in current directory or it will not displayed. In
case the displaying errors are turned off, the control program
reports a warning message in INFO window only.
This setting can be saved to disk by command Options / Save

options. Default form is set to a screen displaying.
Options / Find programmer

Selects a new type of programmer and communication
parameters. This command contains following items:
Programmer - sets a new type of programmer for find. If a

Search all is selected, the control program finds all supported
programmers.
Establish communication - allows manual or automatic
establishing communication for a new programmer.
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Speed - sets speed, if a manual establishing communication is

selected, which PC sends data into the programmer. Speed is
expressed as a percent from a maximal speed.
The communication speed modification is important for PCs

with "slow" LPT ports, which haven't sufficient driving power for
a PC<->programmer cable (laptop, notebook, ...). Use this
command, if you have any communication problems with
connected programmer on the LPT port of your PC (e.g.
control program reports a programmer absence, the
communication with the programmer is unreliable, etc.).
If automatic establishing communication is selected, then

control program sets a maximal communication speed.
Port - selects a LPT port, which will be scanned for a

requested programmer. If All port is selected, the control
program scans all LPT ports, which are available on standard
addresses.
Address for special port - sets address of LPT port, if a

Special port is selected.
Pressing key <Enter> or button OK initiates scanning for

programmer by set parameters. There is same activity as at
start the control program. The command clears a list of default
devices without the current device, if the new selected
programmer supports this one.
This setting is saved to disk by command Options / Save

options.
Options / Handler
In dialog Handler a Handler type and Handler communication
parameters can be set. Handler is an external device for
special control of device operations in control program. When
None Handler is selected, this means default state of control
program, i.e. device operations are controlled directly by user
otherwise control program is in special mode, when device
operations are controlled automatically with co-operation with
Handler.
Dialog Handler contains following items:
Selected Handler select wished Handler type.

Search at port select a COM port, which will be scanned
for a requested Handler.
Pressing key <Enter> or button OK initiates scanning for

Handler by set parameters. If selected Handler type is None,
no Handler scanning will be processed. Current Handler
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settings are saved to configuration file by command Options /
Save options or when control program is closed.
Handler is not available for sale.
Options / Module options

This option is used for multiple socket programmers for
defining MASTER socket and activity of each socket.
MASTER socket group box allows user to set socket which is
preferentially used for device reading operation.
Enable/Disable socket checkbox array allows user to set
enabling and disabling of each socket individually. Disabled
sockets are ignored for any device operation.
Options / Automatic YES!

This command is used for setting Automatic YES! mode. In
this mode you just put a device into ZIF socket and a last
operation will be repeated automatically. Program
automatically detects an insertion of a new device and runs
last executed operation without pressing any key or button. An
insertion of device into ZIF is displayed on the screen.
Repeated operation executing will be cancelled by pressing
key <Esc> during waiting for insert/remove a device to/from
ZIF.
Note: During waiting for an insertion a new device into ZIF

socket, the LED BUSY on the programmer is blinking.
This mode may be enabled or disabled by item Automatic

YES! mode. If a new programmer is selected Options / Find
programmer, this mode will be disabled.
In Response time is possible to set a time interval within must

be detected device in ZIF socket to accept an insertion of a
new device. Default is set standard interval. If socket adapter
is used then is recommended to set an elongated interval.
In Pins with capacitors bar may be entered a list of a pins

interconnected by capacitors (for example: if a converter,
which have connected capacitor between VCC and GND, is
used), which may makes problems at detecting insertion of a
new device.
List of pins of device is in form:
pinA, pinB, pinC....
Example: 4,6,17
This list is erased if a new device is selected by Device /

Select default or Device / Select device ...
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This setting is saved to disk by command Options / Save

options.
Options / Log file

This options associates with using of Log window. All reports
for this window can be written into the Log file too. The Log
file name as REPORT.REP and the control program creates
this file in current directory.
Sets New caused deleting old Log file if exist and creating a
new file for reports. Sets Append adds all reports into existing
Log file. If file not exist, the new file will be created. Settings
are applied only at program start.
This setting can be saved to disk by command Options / Save

options. Default form is set to a using Log window without Log
file i.e. all reports will be displayed to a Log window only.
Options / Protected mode

Protected mode is special mode of program. When program is
in Protected mode, there are disabled program operation and
commands which can modify buffer or device settings.
Protected mode is used for prevent operator from modify buffer
or device settings due to insignificance. Protected mode is
suitable for the programming of a large amount of the same
type of devices.
There are two ways how to switch program to Protected mode:
1. by using menu command Options / Protected mode.

This command displays password dialog. User have to
enter password twice to confirm the password is correct.
After password confirmation program switches to
Protected mode. The entered password is then used to
switch off Protected mode.
2. by reading project, which was previously saved in
Protected mode.
To switch program from Protected mode to normal mode use

the menu command Options / Normal mode. The ”Password
required" dialog appears. User have to enter the same
password as the password entered during switch to Protected
mode.
Other way to cancel Protected mode of program is closing of

program, because program Protected mode is active until
program is closed. The next program start will be to Normal
(standard) mode (the only exception is case of project loaded
by command line parameter name of project and the project
was saved in Protected mode).
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Options / Save options
This command saves all settings that are currently supported
for saving, even if auto-save is turned off. Following options
are saved: options under the Options menu, ten last selected
devices, file history, main program window position and size.
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Diagnostics
This command includes self test for programmers and IC test.
Diagnostics / Self test

Command executes a self test of current programmer without
diagnostic POD. We recommend execute also Diagnostics /
Self test plus of programmer.
Diagnostics / Self test plus

Command executes a self test of current programmer using
diagnostic POD, which is included in standard delivery of
programmer. We recommend run this test as often as possible,
e.g. once per month.
Diagnostics / IC test
This command activates a test section for ICs separated by
compatibility to any libraries (on distribution diskette). First
select an appropriate library, wished device and then a mode
for test vectors run (Loop, Single step). Control sequence and
test results are displayed to Log window.
Diagnostics / Create diagnostic report

Command Create Diagnostic report is used for writing more
particular diagnostic information to Log window and
consequently copy Log window content to clipboard. The Log
window content can be placed from clipboard to any text editor.
Diagnostic report is useful when error occurs in control
program or programmer and kind of the error is, that user can
not resolve it oneself and he must contact programmer
manufacturer. In this case when customer send message to
manufacturer about his problem it is good to send also
diagnostic report. Diagnostic report can help manufacturer to
localize the reason of error and resolve it sooner.
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Help
Pressing the <F1> key accesses the Help. When you selecting
menu item and press <F1>, you access context-sensitive help.
If PG4U / PG4UW is executing an operation with the
programmer <F1> generates no response.
The following Help items are highlighted:

• words describing the keys referred to by the current Help
• all other significant words
• current cross-references; click on this cross-reference to
obtain further information.
Since the Help system is continuously updated together

with the control program, it may contain information not
included in this manual.
Detailed information on individual menu commands can be

found in the integrated on-line Help.
Note: Information provided in this manual is intended to be

accurate at the moment of release, but we continuously
improve all our products. Please consult manual on
www.bkprecision.com .
Help / Supported devices

This command displays list of all devices supported by at least
one type of all supported programmers. It is useful especially
when user wants to find any device supported by at least one
type of programmers.
Prefix ”g_” before name of device means the device is
supported by multi-socket programmer.
Help / Supported programmers

This command displays information about programmers, where
supported this program.
Help / Device list (current programmer)

This command makes a list of all devices supported by current
programmer and saves its to ?????DEV.txt text file and
?????DEV.htm HTML file in the directory where control
program is run from. Marks ????? are replaced by abbreviated
name of current programmer, the device list is generated for.
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Software
Help / Device list (cross reference)

This command makes cross reference list of all devices
supported by all programmers available on market and
supported by this control program. The resulting list is in HTML
format and consists of following files:
- one main HTML file TOP_DEV.htm with supported device

manufacturers listed
- partial HTML files with list of supported devices for each
device manufacturer
Main HTML file is placed to directory where this control

program for programmers is located.
Partial HTML files are placed to subdirectory DEV_HTML

placed to the directory where control program for programmers
is located.
About
When you choose the Info command from the menu, a window
appears, showing copyright and version information.
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Common notes
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Software
PG4U/PG4UW is common control program for these B+K
PRECISION programmers. Thus, during work with him its
possible to find some items, those refer not to current selected
programmer.
There is possible to attach to selected file "device associated

file" too. This file may be automatically loaded into the buffer, if
item Device options/Associated file/Automatic load is set to
Yes. File can be associated manually or accepting last loaded
file into the buffer. For this purpose is used item Device
options/Associated file/File name.
There exist feature of control program, named Automatic

YES!. In concrete, it mean there isn't necessary to press
"YES!" labeled button to repeat last activity, because auto-
sensing feature of programmer detect insertion of new chip into
ZIF socked and start last executed automatically. This feature
can be set in menu Options. If you use package converter with
come pins coupled by capacitor, enter list of these pins.
Automatic YES! feature is available for 865, 864, 844A
programmer only.
Some special devices (e.g. Philips Coolrunner family) require

external DAT files, that isn't present in standard PG4U/PG4UW
SW delivery on CD. If you need to program these devices, look
at www.bkprecision.com , section Download.
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Hardware
Due a large variety of parallel port types, a case may occur
when the programmer cannot "get concerted" with the PC. This
problem may be shown as none communication between the
PC and the programmer, or by unreliable communication. If
this behavior occur, try to connect your programmer to some
other PCs or other parallel ports near you.
If you find none solution, please document the situation, i.e.,

provide us an accurate description of your PC configuration,
including some other circumstances bearing on the problem in
question, and advise the manufacturer of your problem. Don’t
forget please enter of PC type, manufacturer, speed, operation
system, resident programs; your parallel port I/O manufacturer
and type. Use please Device problem report form for this
purpose (see Appendix A).
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ISP (In-System Programming)
Definition
In-system programming allows programming and
reprogramming of device positioned inside the end system.
Using a simple interface, the ISP programmer communicates
serially with the device, reprogramming nonvolatile memories
on the chip. In-system programming eliminates the physical
removal of chips from the system. This will save time, and
money, both during development in the lab, and when updating
the software or parameters in the field.
Target device is the device (Microcontroller, PLD, etc…),
which is to be in-system programmed.
Target system is the physical Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
which contains the device to be in-system programmed.
ISP programmer is programmer, which has in-system
programming capability (for example 844A, 849…).
General rules for in-system programming

We recommended respect following rules to avoid damage PC,
ISP programmer, target device or target system:
• Ensure common earth point for target system, ISP
programmer and PC.
• For laptop or other PC which is not connected to common
earth point: make hard - wired connection from laptop to
common earth point (for example use LPT or COM port D –
connector).
• Any devices connected to target system must be connected
to common earth point too.
Direction of connect B+K PRECISION ISP

programmer to target system:
During in-system programming you connect two electrical
devices – ISP programmer and target system. Unqualified
connection can damage these devices.
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Note: When you don’t keep below directions and you damage
programmer during in-system programming, it is damage of
programmer by unqualified manipulation and is out of warranty.
1. Turn off both devices – ISP programmer and target device.

2. Assign same GND potential for all devices, e.g. connect GND
of all devices by wire.
3. Insert one connector of ISP cable to ISP programmer, turn on
programmer and control program.
4. In control program select target device and operation options.
5. Start action on target device (read, program).
6. After direction of control program, connect other ISP cable
connector to target system and turn on it.
7. After direction of control program, disconnect other ISP cable
connector from target system and turn off it.
8. If you need another action on target device, you continue with
step 5.
Note:
If target system use signals needed for ISP programming, it’s
necessary separate then from target device by appropriate
resistors.
The recommended ISP interface connector

layout in target system
For in-system programmable devices manufacturers publish
applications notes. Allocations notes, which B+K PRECISION
use in ISP programmers are published in
www.bkprecision.com , section download.
Example of application note

This application note is used in 849. This interface corresponds
with Atmel application note AVR910: In-System Programming.
This application note describes the recommended ISP
interface connector layout in target system (top view).
MISO 1 2 Vcc
SCK 3 4 MOSI
RESET 5 6 GND
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Description of required pins for in-system programming
by 849.
Pin Name Comment

SCK Serial Clock Programming clock, generated by the In-
System programmer (master).
MOSI Master Out – Slave In Communication line from In-System
programmer (master) to target MCU
being programmed (slave).
MISO Master In – Slave Out Communication line from target MCU
(slave) to In-System programmer
(master).
GND Common Ground The two systems must share the same
common ground.
RESET Target MCU Reset To enable In-System programming, the
target MCU Reset must be kept active.
To simplify this, the In-System
programmer should control the target
MCU Reset
Vcc Target Power To allow simple programming of targets
operating at any voltage, the In-System
programmer can draw power from the
target. Alternatively, the target can have
power supplied through the In-System
programming connector for the duration
of the programming cycle
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Other
Attention to multitasking OS's (WIN
3.11/95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP). There is needful for regular
running of control program for these B+K PRECISION
programmer that printer port, on which is programmer
connected, must be reserved for this programmer only.
Otherwise, any other program must not simultaneously to use
(or any way to modify) this printer port.
PG4U/PG4UW SW can handle all modes of LPT port (full IEEE

1284 support), thus you don't need to configure LPT port for
connection of B+K PRECISION programmers.
WIN98 have bug (or wittingly) in the MSDOS.SYS file. Initial

setting of variable DoubleBuffer is 1, therefore DOS
applications run slowly. Write please DoubleBuffer=0.
In case of WIN software, please don't move any window during

BUSY LED is on - watching circuit can be activate to switch the
programmer in safe status as in case communication PC-
programmer error.
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Troubleshooting and
warranty
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Throubleshooting
We really want you to enjoy our product. Nevertheless,
problems can occur. In such cases please follow the
instructions below.
• It might be your mistake in properly operating the

programmer or its control program PG4U/PG4UW.
• Please read carefully all the enclosed documentation
again. Probably you will find the needed answer right away.
• Try to install programmer and PG4U/PG4UW on another
computer. If your system works normally on the other
computer you might have a problem with the first one PC.
Compare differences between both computers.
• Ask your in-house guru (every office has one!).
• Ask the person who already installed programmer.
• If the problem persists, please call the local dealer, from

whom you purchased the programmer, or call B+K
PRECISION direct. Most problems can be solved by phone,
e-mail or fax. If you want to contact us by:
• Mail/fax - Copy the "DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form
and fill it in following the instructions at the end of the form.
Write everything down that you consider to be relevant
about the programmer, software and the target device.
Send the completed form by mail or fax to B+K
PRECISION (fax number in the control program, menu
Help / About) or to your local dealer. If you send the form
by fax please use black ink, a good pen and large letters!
• E-mail - Use "DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form on the
CD or from our Internet site and fill it in following the
instructions at the end of the form. Use standard ASCII
editor. Write everything down that you consider to be
relevant about the programmer, software and the target
device. Send the completed form by e-mail to your local
dealer or to B+K PRECISION ( [email protected] ).
• Phone - Copy "DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form and fill
it in following the instructions at the end of the form. Write
everything down that you consider to be relevant about the
programmer, software and the target device. Send the
completed form by mail or fax to B+K PRECISION (fax
number in the control program, menu Help / About) or to
your local dealer. If you send the form by fax please use
black ink, a good pen and large letters easily to read. Then
call your local dealer or B+K Precision’s customer support
center (phone number in PG4U, submenu Info, in PG4UW
Help / About). Please keep your manual, the programmer
and the completed "DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form
(just faxed) available, so that you can respond quickly to
our questions.
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• If your programmer is diagnosed as defective, consult your
local dealer or B+K PRECISION about the pertinent repair
center in your country. Please carefully include the following
items in the package:
• defective product
• completed "DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form
• photocopy of a dated proof of purchase
Without all these items we cannot admit your

programmer to repair.
Note:
You may find the "DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT" form:
• in Appendix A of this manual
• on the enclosed CD (file PROPROR.TXT)
• at our Internet site ( www.bkprecision.com ), section
'Notes'.
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If you have an unsupported target
device
If you need to operate on a target device not supported by the
control program for programmer, please do not despair and
follow the next steps:
• Look in the device list of the latest version of the control

program on our Internet site (section Download, file
corresponded to your programmer). Your new target device
might already be included in this version! If yes, download the
file PG4UARC.EXE (for DOS) or PG4UWARC.EXE (for WIN)
and install the new version of the control program.
• Contact B+K PRECISION direct, filling up a "Device
Problem Report" form following the instructions at the end of
this form. We may need detailed data sheets of your target
device and, if possible, samples. The samples will be
returned to you after we include your target device in a new
version of PG4U/PG4UW.
Note:
See also AlgOR service in Appendix C in this manual.
You may find the "Device Problem Report" form:
• in Appendix A of this manual
• on the enclosed CD (file DEVPROR.TXT)
• at our Internet site ( www.bkprecision.com ), section
'Notes'.
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Warranty terms
The manufacturer, B+K Precision gives a warranty on failure-free

operating of the programmer and all its parts, materials and
workmanship for one-year from the date of purchase. This warranty is
limited to 25,000-cycles on DIL ZIF socket or 10,000-cycles on PLCC
ZIF sockets).
Limited One-Year Warranty
B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its

product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the data of
purchase.
B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its’

option, defective product or component parts. Returned product must
be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form a sales
receipt.
To obtain warranty coverage in the U.S.A., this product must be

registered by completing and mailing the enclosed warranty card to
B&K Precision Corp., 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway – Yorba Linda, CA
92887 within fifteen (15) days from proof of purchase.
Exclusions: This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of
the product or as a result of unauthorized alternations or repairs. It is void if
the serial number is alternated, defaced or removed.
B&K Precision Corp. shall not be liable for any consequential

damages, including without limitation damages resulting from loss of
use. Some states do not allow limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other
rights, which vary from state-to-state.
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Service Information
Warranty Service: Please return the product in the original

packaging with proof of purchase to the below address.
Clearly state in writing the performance problem and return
any leads, connectors and accessories that you are using
with the device.
Non-Warranty Service: Return the product in the original

packaging to the below address. Clearly state in writing the
performance problem and return any leads, connectors and
accessories that you are using with the device. Customers
not on open account must include payment in the form of a
money order or credit card. For the most current repair
charges contact the factory before shipping the product.
Return all merchandise to B&K Precision Corp. with pre-paid

shipping. The flat-rate repair charge includes return shipping
to locations in North America. For overnight shipments and
non-North America shipping fees contact B&K Precision
Corp..
B&K Precision Corp.

22820 Savi Ranch Parkway
Yorba Linda, CA 92887-4604
Phone: 714- 237-9220
Facsimile: 714-237-9214
Email: [email protected]
Include with the instrument your complete return shipping

address, contact name, phone number and description of
problem.
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Appendix
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Appendix A - Device Problem
Report form
Please make a copy of this page and either fax it to 714-237-9214 or e-mail it to
[email protected] .
DEVICE PROBLEM REPORT

Subject(title of problem):_________________________________ Date:_____________
Customer
Customer, name:___________________________ Distributor, name:_______________
Address:__________________________________ Date of purchasing:______________
Contact person and e-mail:____________________ Date of sending registration card:______
Information about product.

Programmer (type/modification):___________________ Mains supply voltage:_____ V (in case 862 and 863)
Serial number: ___________________ Version of control program PG4U/W:____________
Configuration (modules, converters): _______________________________________________
Power supply unit: From delivery Other (output V and A): ___________
Information about PC, to which is the programmer is attached.

Manufacturer/Type:_________________________________ Desktop Notebook
Processor, speed:_______________ LPT port location: motherboard ISA card PCI card
Operating system and version:_____ LPT port type: standard ECP/EPP 1284
Memory/free memory:____________ LPT port setting: SPP BIDIR EPP ECP
Information about device with which you have the problem.

Device type (full name, prefix/suffix including):________ Package type: plastic ceramic ceramic/windowed
Vendor/logo:__________________________ All designation on the top _________________
Package (DIL40, PLCC44, SOIC20, ...):____________ and on the bottom side of device___________
Precedence rating: in __ days in __ weeks in __ months

How often you work with this devices: still Y/N sometimes Y/N one-shot Y/N
Number of programmed device: approx. ___ pcs per year.
Samples are available? Yes (I'm sending it/attached) Yes No
Further questions.
• Did you have installed latest version of control program? Yes No
• Did you know thoroughly the features and correct behavior of programmer
and programmed device? Yes No
• Is the socket of programmer or adapter free from dust and isn't out of life? Yes No
• Is the device with problem new or used? New Used
• Is the error reported for all of the tested devices? Yes No I have only one device
• Is the error reported for devices with other date code? Yes No I have only one batch
• During which procedure is an error reported? Read Program ID_check Insertion test
• Is the programmer successful in case of other types of devices? Yes No
• Does the error occur always or randomly? AlwaysRandomly
• Does programmer work well with other PCs? Yes No Not tested
• Is the error reported in both DOS and WIN version of SW? Yes No
• What is the results of programmer selftest (if available)? OK Error
Please list the step-by-step description of all activities that invokes a problem. Please make your problem
description as specific as possible - you can increase speed and chance to resolve a problem. Please mention
any step that is known to cause the problem or any step that may prevent the problem. Please copy all error
reports too - full content of LOG window is preferable. Your comments and descriptions of expectations are
welcomed. It's best, if you can send us the actual device with which the problem occurs. Use a separate sheet
if necessary.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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Note:
• if you haven't installed the latest version of control program, you can get it from
www.bkprecision.com page (Download section). It is very important to have latest version of
software, because:
a) it is possible the problem you have is already solved by software update
b) we don't save older version of software. Ifask you to "please perform next steps ...", your
version of software may not behave in the same way as the latest one as used by us.
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Why is it important to use the latest version
of the control program?
• Semiconductor manufacturers continuously introduce new
devices with new package types, manufactured by new
technologies in order to support the need for flexibility, quality
and speed in product design and manufacturing. To keep
pace and to keep you up-to-date, we usually implement more
than 500 new devices into the control program within a year.
• Furthermore, a typical programmable device undergoes
several changes during its lifetime in an effort to maintain or
to improve its technical characteristics and process yields.
These changes often impact with the programming
algorithms, which need to be upgraded (the programming
algorithm is a set of instructions that tells the programmer
how to program data into a particular target device). Using
the newest algorithms in the programming process is the key
to obtaining high quality results. In many cases, while the
older algorithm will still program the device, they may not
provide the level of data retention that would be possible with
an optimal algorithm. Failure to not use the most current
algorithm can decrease your programming yields (more
improper programmed target devices), and may often
increase programming times, or even affect the long term
reliability of the programmed device.
• At least, we are making mistakes too ... .
Our commitment is to implement support for these new or

modified parts before or as soon as possible after their release,
so that you can be sure that you are using latest and/or optimal
programming algorithms that were created for this new device.
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Appendix C - AlgOR service
(Algorithms On Request)
AlgOR is a free service, by which we respond, as flexible as
possible on the customer's request to implement programming
support for new devices. This service may be used also for
requesting new features of the control program.
AlgOR process is simple. The user sends to B+K PRECISION

a request for additional support for XXX device to the control
program (we may ask for up-to-date data sheets and samples,
if needed). After completion, the user will obtain a new version
of the control program with requested features. We will, of
course, also return the borrowed samples. If we cannot satisfy
your requirements (too expensive, algorithms not available,
additionally module needed), we will promptly contact to you
and propose an appropriate solution.
Note:
• Please use "AlgOR (Algorithms On Request)" form and
send it direct to B+K PRECISION.
• AlgOR service is free of charge. Therefore we do not
accept any claims regarding this service. B+K Precision
reserves the right to set the dispatching priority on the
particular tasks according to its own judgment.
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Use this form please, if you request to add unsupported device into control program or you request to
add/change some feature of control program. Fill-out this form completely and send it by e-mail, fax
or snail-mail directly to B+K PRECISION. Incomplete form mean lowest level of interest from
customer's side. Due absence of sample may be works on the support delayed or stopped.
Please make a copy of this page to A4. This form can also be found on the enclosed CD disk and on
our Internet site.
AlgOR (Algorithms On Request) form

Subject (title of problem): _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
Customer, name: _______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________
Contact person and E-mail: _______________________________________
Distributor, name: _______________________________________
Date of purchasing: _______________________________________
Date of sending registration card: _______________________________________
Programmer (type/modification): _______________________________________

Serial number: _______________________________________
Control program and version: _______________________________________
Information about device, you want to be supported

Device type (full name): _______________________________________
Vendor/logo: _______________________________________
Package (DIL40, PLCC44,...): _______________________________________
Precedence rating: in __ days in __ weeks in __ months

Device to be programmed: still Y/N sometimes Y/N one-shot Y/N
Number of programmed device: approx. ___ pcs per year.
Samples are available? Yes Yes (I'm sending it/attached) No
Notes to request. Description of requested change in control program.

Enter please feature you want to the program will have.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Notes.
• look please at latest list of supported devices before you send this request to
us.
• in case of sending samples, attach please to package next declaration for
customs: "Free sample(s), not for commercial sale.
Value for customs purposes only: $10US"
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Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate at the

B+K Precision assumes no responsibility for misuse of this manual.

B+K Precision reserves the right to make changes or improvements to

Note: Because this User's manual is common for more than

This manual contains two main sections:

Descriptions in detail for each programmer

Terminology used in the manual:

865 is a universal programmer and logic IC tester with 48

864 is a universal programmer and logic IC tester with 48

844A is a small, fast and powerful programmer of all kinds of

848 is a small and powerful EPROM, EEPROM, Flash EPROM

849 is little, powerful and very fast portable programmer for

862 is little and portable programmer for MCS51 series and

863 is little and portable programmer for Microchip PICmicro

861 is universal programmer of all serial EEPROM in 8 pin DIL

All programmers of our works with almost any IBM compatible

All programmers function flawlessly on systems running DOS,

All programmers are driven by an easy-to-use, control

Advanced design, including protection circuits, original brand

Free additional services:

• free technical support (phone/fax/e-mail).

Free software updates are available from our

We also offer the following new services in our customer

Note: We don’t recommend use programmers 864, 848, 862,

865, 864, 844A, 848 and 849 programmer

862, 863 and 861 programmer configuration

Note: For convenience, we suggest that you use a

Installing the programmer software

Using programmer software

Programming a device - the shortest way

865 supports all kinds of types and silicon technologies of

865 interfaces with the IBM PC, AT or higher, portable or

865 offer very fast programming due high-speed FPGA driven

Scheme of 865 programming system

865, base configuration

Modular design of 865 allows adapting the programmer

Powerful pindrive provides logic level, pull-up/pull-down, clock,

865 isn't only programmer, but also tester of TTL/CMOS logic

The programmer has on-board intelligence, comprise of

The programmer performs device insertion test (wrong or

Built-in protection circuits eliminate damage of programmed

An optimally designed printed circuit minimizes negative

865 performs programming verification at the marginal level

The 865 programmer is driven by an easy-to-use control

The rich-featured auto-increment function of 865 enables

Various socket converters are available for the 865, DIL to

It is important to remember that in most cases new devices

Advanced design including protection circuits, original brand

% Connector for PC <-> 865 communication cable

Power supply connector

Note: When the 865 programmer isn't active, control program

Switch on the PC.

Caution! If you don't want to switch off your PC when

From 865's point of view the connecting and disconnecting

Note: Programmer's protection electronics protect the target

Base unit, DACs

Socket, base configuration

Device Operation Time A Time B