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PX-200
OEM-PIC kit2 Programmer
1.Features :
l Interface with the USB port and does not require any external power supply
l Program the PIC/dsPIC microcontroller via ICD jack (compatible ICD2 jack pin as-
signment)
l 3 LED status (POWER, TARGET and BUSY status)
l Upgradable Operating System firmware with Software
l Support microcontroller (early 2007 - can see the update at our website) :
Baseline Devices
PIC10F200, 202, 204, 206, 220, 222 PIC12F508, 509, 510 PIC16F505, 506, 54, 57, 59
Midrange Devices
PIC12F615, HV615, 629, 635, 675, 683 PIC16F616, HV616
PIC16F627A, 628A, 648A, PIC16F630, 631, 636, 676
PIC16F677, 684, 685, 687 PIC16F688, 689, 690
PIC16F72, 73, 74, 76, 77 PIC16F716, 737, 747, 767, 777,785,
PIC16F84A, 87, 88, PIC16F818, 819
PIC16F870, 871, 872 , 873, 874, 876, 877 PIC16F873A, 874A, 876A, 877A
PIC16F883, 884, 886, 887 PIC16F913, 914, 916, 917, 946
PIC18 Devices
PIC18F242, 252, 442, 452,458 PIC18F1220, 1320, 2220, 2320
PIC18F2331, 2410, 2420, 2431 PIC18F2450, 2455, 2480
PIC18F2510, 2515, 2520, 2525, 2550, PIC18F2580, 2585, 2610, 2620, 2680
PIC18F4220, 4320, 4331, PIC18F4410, 4420, 4431,
PIC18F4450, 4455, 4480, PIC18F4510, 4515, 4520, 4525, 4550, 4580, 4585
PIC18F4610, 4620, 4680 PIC18F6520, 6620, 6720, 8520
PIC18F8620, 8720 PIC18F6527, 6622, 6627, 6722
PIC18F8527, 8622, 8627, 8722
PIC18F24J10, 25J10, 44J10, 45J10 PIC18F65J10, 65J15, 66J10, 66J15
PIC18F67J10, 66J60, 66J65, 67J60 PIC18F85J10, 85J15, 86J10, 86J15
PIC18F87J10 PIC18F86J60, 86J65, 87J60
PIC18F96J60, 96J65, 97J60
PIC24 Devices
PIC24FJ64GA006, 64GA008, 64GA010
PIC24FJ96GA006, 96GA008, 96GA010
PIC24FJ128GA006, 128GA008, 128GA010

dsPIC30F/33F Devices

Includes : PX-200 board with base, USB cable, ICD cable, CD-ROM and Documenta-
tion.
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2. Introducing the PX-200 programmer

The PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer is a low-cost development programmer.
It is capable of programming most of Microchip’s Flash microcontrollers. It is OEM from
PICkit2 programmer from Microchip. For specific products supported, see the latest
information at Microchip website www.microchip.com.

The PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer Operating System (firmware) can be easily

upgraded from the programming software. New device support can be added by
updating the operating system. The latest firmware is available on Microchip’s web site
at www.microchip.com.

The PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer overview is shown in Figure 1.

USB connector

Optional Serial EEPROMs

(supports more features
in the future)
Main firmware (upgradable)

Power Supply indicator

Target supply voltage
indicator

Busy indicator
ICSP
connection ICD2
PROGRAM switch;
jack
press for programming
the chip via hardware
PGD
Vdd
GND

PGC
Vpp

ICD2 jack pin assignment

Figure 1 The overview of PX-200 the In-Circuit Serial Programmer for PIC/
dsPIC microcontroller via USB port
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3. System requirements
l WindowME/2000/XP operating system. Windows XP SP2 is recommended.

l 10MB Harddisk space

l CD-ROM or World Wide Web access for downloading the software via internet.

l One free USB port. Do not operate via the USB hub.

4. Software installation
4.1 Install from PX-200 CD-ROM
The working software of the PX-200 programmer is PICkit2TM Programming Soft-
ware. The newer version is developed from Microsoft.NET. Thus, user must install the
Microsoft.NET Framework first.

4.1.1 Install of the Microsoft .NET Framework

First thing to do is to install the Microsoft.NET Framework. Select from the folder
PICkit 2 Setup v2.01 dotNET à dotnetfx in the bundled CD-ROM. Double-click at
dotnetfx.exe file. After complete, install the PICkit2TM Programming Software by double-
click at PICkit2Setup.msi file. The software installation will start.

4.1.2 Microsoft .NET Framework is installed ready

User can install the PICkit2TM Programming Software by enter to folder PICkit 2
Setup v2.01x in the bundled CD-ROM of PX-200. Double-click at PICkit2Setup.msi file. The
software installation will start.

4.2 Install from the internet.

Visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. Select Development tools
webpage and enter to PICkit 2 Programmer/Debugger webpage.

4.2.1 Install of the Microsoft .NET Framework

For user who have not install Microsoft .NET Framework, they will need to install it
first via downloading the file from topic PICkit2V2.01 Install with .NET Framework. You
will get the PICkit 2 Setup v2.01 dotNET.zip file (version number may vary). Extract this file
and store it in the folder PICkit 2 Setup v2.01 dotNET. Enter to this folder and into the
dotnetfx folder. Double-click at dotnetfx.exe file to start Microsoft .NET Framework in-
stallation. After this is completed, install the Pickit2TM Programming Software by double-
clicking on the PICkit2Setup.msi file. THe software installation will start.
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4.2.2 Microsoft .NET Framework is installed ready

Users who have Microsoft .NET Framework already inbstalled can download the
setup file from PICkit2V2.01 Install header. You will get file PICkit 2 Setup v2.01.zip (ver-
sion number may be vary) Extract this file and store in the folder PICkit 2 Setup v2.01.
Enter to this folder and double-click on the PICkit2Setup.msi file to start the software
installation.
After run the installation setup file ; PICkit2Setup.msi. Click on the accept button
on each step and follow the installation progress until it is finished.

5. Using PICkit2TM Programming Software

5.1 Testing hardware connection
5.1.1 Connect the USB cable between PX-200 board and Computer’s USB port.
Open the software Pickit2TM Programming Software by entering the Start à All programs
à Microchip à Pickit 2 V201. The main window will appear as shown in figure 2.

Command menu Status box

Progress bar

Short cut Inform the

button destination
of HEX file

Figure 2 The screen of Pickiit2TM Programming Software

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5.1.2 On successful connnection, the message PICkit 2 found and connected will
appear in the Status box.

5.1.3 If the connection is incompleted. The message PICkit 2 not found. Check
USB connections and use Tools à Check Communication to retry will appear in the
Status box. Check the cables and connections.

5.1.4 Go to Tools menu and select Check Communication command. If all’s cor-
rect, the message PICkit 2 found and connected will be show in the Status box.

However if everytime during re-connection or checking hardware, it does not

connect the target microcontroller at ICD2 jack and ICSP point or any mismatch in
number, the warning dialog box will appear. It will warn you about any error supply
voltage. You need not worry about this, click on the OK button to continue.
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5.2 Command menu description

5.2.1 FILE
• Import File – Import a hex file for programming
• Export File – Export a hex file read from a device
• Exit – Exit the program (duplicated with the Quit button)

5.2.2 DEVICE FAMILY

• Baseline (12-bit Core) – Configures the programming software for baseline Flash
devices

• Mid-range - Configures the programming software for 14-bit core flash devices.
The devices in this range include PIC12F6xx and 16F6xx, 7x, 7xx, 8x, 8xx. When selected,
software will check the connection target at ICD2 and ICSP terminal. If found the correct
device, device number will appear at Device line in Midrange Configuration box. If
not, the warning dialog box about the error supply voltage will appear. Click the OK
button to continue.

• PIC18F - Configures the programming software for PIC18F core flash devices.
When selected, software will check the connection target at ICD2 and ICSP terminal.
If found the correct device, device number will appear at Device line in PIC18F
Configuration. If not, the warning dialog box about error supply voltage will appear.
Click the OK button to continue.

• PIC18F_J_ - Configures the programming software for PIC18FxxJxx low voltage

devices. When selected, software will check the connection target at ICD2 and ICSP
terminal. If found the correct device, device number will appear at PIC18F_J_
Configuration. If not, the warning dialog box about error supply voltage will appear.
Click the OK button to continue.
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• PIC24 - Configures the programming software for 16-bit core devices; PIC24FJxx. When
selected, software will check the connection target at ICD2 and ICSP terminal. If found the
correct device, device number will appear at PIC24 Configuration. If not, the warning dialog
box about error supply voltage will appear. Click the OK button to continue.

• dsPIC30 - Configures the programming software for 16-bit core devices; dsPIC30Fxx.
When selected, software will check the connection target at ICD2 and ICSP terminal. If found
the correct device, device number will appear at dsPIC30 Configuration. If not, the warning
dialog box about error supply voltage will appear. Click the OK button to continue.

• dsPIC33 - Configures the programming software for 16-bit core devices;

dsPIC33Fxx. When selected, software will check the connection target at ICD2 and
ICSP terminal. If found the correct device, device number will appear at dsPIC33 Con-
figuration. If not, the warning dialog box about error supply voltage will appear. Click
the OK button to continue.

5.2.3 PROGRAMMER
• Read Device – Reads the program memory, data EEPROM memory, ID loca-
tions, and Configuration bits.

• Write Device – Writes the program memory, data EEPROM memory, ID loca-
tions, and Configuration bits.

• Verify – Verifies the program memory, data EEPROM memory, ID locations and Con-
figuration bits read from the target MCU against the code stored in the programming software.

• Erase – Performs a bulk erase of the target MCU. OSCCAL and band gap val-
ues are preserved (PIC12F629/675 and PIC16F630/676 only).

• Blank Check – Performs a blank check of program memory, data EEPROM

memory, ID locations and Configuration bits.

• Verify on Write - Verifies program memory, data EEPROM memory, ID locations

and Configuration bits read from the target MCU against the code stored in the pro-
gramming software with word per word.

• Full Erase (OSCCAL and BG erased) – Performs a bulk erase including the OSCCAL
and Band Gap (BG) values (PIC12F629/675 and PIC16F630/676 only).

• Regenerate OSCCAL – Regenerates the OSCCAL value (only for PIC12F629/

675 and PIC16F630/676). The AUX line must be connected to the RA4/T1G pin.

• Set Band Gap Calibration Value – Sets the band gap value (only for PIC12F629/
675 and PIC16F630/676).

• Write on PICkit Button - Set for supporting of programming the target

microcontrolle witth PROGRAM switch on PX-200 board.
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5.2.4 TOOLS
• Enable Code Protect – Enables code protection for Flash program memory.

• Enable Data Protect – Enables code protection for EEPROM data memory.

• Set OSCCAL - Sets the OSCCAL value for alignment internal clock frequency
(only for PIC12F629/675 and PIC16F630/676).

• Target VDD Source – Power target from PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer.

Auto-Detect : Select to PX-200 turn on or off the supply voltage to target

microcontroller automatically (not suggess to use this option).

Forced PICkit2 : Set PX-200 to supply the suitable voltage to target

microcontroller. After select, LED at Targer position will light and at VDD PICkit2 box on
screen will check atr On position. User can adjust the supply voltage from selection box
in the right-hand (not suggess to use this option).

Forced Target : Select to inform the software knows about the target has
voltage applied. Suggess to use this option for safty operation. Also in this option, user
must apply the supply voltage to the target PIC microcontroller.

• Fast Programming - Select the PX-200 to programs the Flash device with high
speed.

• Check Communication – Verifies communication with the PX-200 Microcontroller

Programmer and reads the device ID of the target MCU.

• Download PICkit 2 Firmware – Performs a download of the PX-200 Microcontroller

Programmer firmware operating system. (PX-200 is compatible PICkit2TM Programmer).
Sometime call this function to OS update.

5.2.5 Help
Displays all user manual, technical document and a dialog box indicating the
version and date.
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5.3 Important things to know in using the PICkit2TM Program-

ming Software
5.3.1 Device Configuration
The Device Configuration window displays the PICmicro MCU device, User ID,
Configuration Word and Checksum. It also displays OSCCAL and Band Gap, which are
available only on PIC12F629/675 and PIC16F630/676 devices.
For mid-range (14-bit core), PIC24, dsPIC30 and dsPIC33 devices, the PICkit™ 2
Microcontroller Programmer reads the device ID and displays it in the window.
For baseline (12-bit core) devices, the user must select the device from the De-
vice drop-down menu.
The PICkit2TM Programming Software would not support about editing and set-
ting the Configuration bit before programming. User must define from your sourcecode
except the clock frequency calibration in PIC12F629/675 and PIC16F630/676 only.

5.3.2 Editing memory value

The PICkit2TM Programming Software supports the editing memory value in each
address, both Flash program and data EEPROM memory. User can click at any address
that need to change the value and input the new value directly.
Moreover user can select to access both memory types and only one.

5.3.2.1 Access only EEPROM data memory

Click at Enabled box in Program Memory border to remove the mark. At
EEPROM data border will show Write and Read EEPROM data only in red message. It
means user can read adn write only EEPROM data memory. See the illlustration below.

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5.3.2.1 Access only Flash program memory

Click at Enabled box in EEPROM data border to remove the mark. At
EEPROM data border will show Preserve device EEPROM data on write in red message.
It means the EEPROM data memory will be protected. User can access only Flash
program memory. See the illlustration below.
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5.4 Updating the PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer Firmware

To update the PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer firmware Operating System,
complete the following steps.

5.4.1 Download the latest PICkit 2 Operating System from the Microchip web site
at www.microchip.com. Because PX-200 is compatible Microchip’s PICkit2 programmer.

5.4.2 From the menu, select Tools à Download PICKit 2 OS Firmware, as shown in
figure below

5.4.3Browse to the directory where the latest Operating System code was saved,
Select the PK2*.hex file and click on the Open button as shown in figure below.

5.4.4 The progress of the OS update will be displayed in the status bar of the
programming software and the Busy LED on the PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer will
flash. When the update completes successfully, the status bar will display “Operating
System Verified” and the Busy LED will go out. The operating system update is then
complete.
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5.5 Short cut button

The PICkit2TM Programming Software has 7 short cut buttons as follows :

5.5.1 Read : Read data from target MCU.

5.5.2 Write : Write or program the code into target MCU.

5.5.3 Verify : Verify programming.

5.5.4 Erase : Erase data in target MCU.

5.5.5 Blank Check : Check blank data in target MCU.

5.5.6 Import Hex File + Write Device : Open the HEX file and program into
target MCU automatically

5.5.7 Read Device + Export Hex File : Read device and save as the HEX file
automatically.

6. Programming device with PROGRAM button

The PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer has a button to support programming
device with hardware component. This function is benefits and help user to program
many MCU with same code. Replace many clicks with a hardware button on PX-200
Programmer board.

The step of this operation as :

6.1Connect PX-2000 with target microcontroller.

6.2 Read the HEX file into buffer with Import Hex commad.

6.3 From the menu, select Programmer à Write on PICkit Button

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6.4 At Status box will show the message Waiting for PICkit 2 button to be
pressed...

6.5 Press a PROGRAM button on PX-200 Programmer to start programming.

6.6 If you require to program with the same HEX file, user can press a PRO-
GRAM button continue.

7. ICD2 cable assignment

The PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer comes with an ICD2 cable for connect-
ing between the PX-200 programmer and the target board, the microcontroller. The
wire assignment of this cable is shown below.

ICD2 jack ICD2 cable PIC/dsPIC microcontroller target board

~
~

PGM PGM
PGC PGC
PGD PGD
GND 6" GND
Vdd Vdd
Vpp Vpp
~
~

PX-200 Programmer side PGC

PGM PGM
PGC
PGD PGD ICD2 jack pin assignment
GND GND
Vpp
Vdd
Top view Vdd
Vpp
on target board
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8. PX-200 Programmer and ICSP

The PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer can program PICmicro® microcontrollers
that are installed in an application circuit using In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™).
In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) requires five signals:
• V PP – Programming Voltage; when applied, the device goes into
Programming mode.
• ICSPCLK or PGC – Programming Clock; a unidirectional synchronous serial
clock line from the programmer to the target.
• ICSPDAT or PGD – Programming Data; a bidirectional synchronous serial
data line.
• VDD – Power Supply positive voltage.
• VSS – Power Supply ground reference.
However, the application circuit must be designed to allow all the programming
signals to be connected to the PICmicro device without distorting the programming
signals. Figure 3 shows a typical circuit as a starting point when designing an application
circuit for ICSP. For successful ICSP programming, the precautions in the following
sections need to be followed.

+5V C1
0.1/50V

11 32 12 31

Target microcontroller
ICD2 39
RB6/PGC
PGC PGC 40
PGD
GND ICD2 cable GND
PGD
+5V
RB7/PGD
IC1
Vdd Vdd
Vpp Vpp
PIC16F877
D1
PIC18F45xx
ICD2 1N4148
36 (38)
R1
PX-200 10k
1
RB3/LVP/PGM
(RB5-18F45xx)
MCLR

SW1
RESET R3
4.7k-10k
OSC1 OSC2
R2*
1k 13 14
C3 C4
* R2 fit for protection in case 33pF 33pF
XTAL
RESET is pressed during Flash 20MHz
programming in progress

Figure 3 Typical ICSP™ application circuit of PX-200 Microcontroller Programmer