Texas Instruments Serial Programming Adapter MSP430 User Manual
User’s Guide
July 2009
SLAU048H
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About This Manual
Trademarks
Preface
This document describes the MSP430-family hardware, operation, and
software installation and setup.
How to Use This Manual
This document contains the following chapters:
- Chapter 1 − Installation and Setup
- Chapter 2 − Operation
- Chapter 3 − Hardware
- Appendix A − Hex Object Format
- Appendix B − Schematics
Notational Conventions
This document uses the following conventions.
- Program code and program examples are shown in a special
typeface similar to a typewriter’s.
Here is an example of programming code:
long int VerifyFile(char* lpszFileName, long int
iFileType)
Trademarks
Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Read This First
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FCC Warning
This evaluation board/kit is intended for use for ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRA TION, OR EVALUA TION PURPOSES O N LY
and is not considered by TI to be a finished end-product fit for general
consumer use. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and
has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing devices
pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment
in other environments may cause interference with radio communications, in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct this interference.
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Running Title—Attribute Reference
1 Installation and Setup 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Installing the Software 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Installing the Hardware 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Operation 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Software/Hardware Layers of the PRGS430 Environment 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Programming MSP430 Devices With the GUI 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.1 Basic Procedure 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.2 Description of the MSP-PRGS430 GUI 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.3 Error Messages 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4 Content of PRGS430.ini File 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.5 Use of a [Project].ini File 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Command Line Options 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1 General Definitions 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.2 Return Values/Error Codes in .ini File 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 PRGS430.DLL—Description 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.1 Return Values/Error Codes From PRGS430.DLL 2-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Hardware 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Specifications 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Basic Hints 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Programming Adapter Target Connector Signals 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 MSP-PRGS430 Circuit Diagrams 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Location of Components − MSP-PRGS430 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Interconnection of MSP-PRGS430 to OTP/EPROM-Based
MSP430 Devices 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 Interconnection of MSP−PRGS430 to Flash-Based MSP430 Devices 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Hex Object Format A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1 Intel-Hex Object Format A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.2 TI-TXT File Format A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Schematics B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter Title—Attribute Reference
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Running Title—Attribute Reference
1−1 ADT430 Program Icons 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−2 Serial Programming Adapter 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−1 MSP430 Programmer Dialog Box 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−2 Communication Error Box 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−3 Communication Error Box for Blown Fuse 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−4 Erase Check Error Message 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−5 Data Error 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−1 25-Pin Sub-D at Programming Adapter 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−2 14-Pin Connector at End of Interconnect Cable 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−3 MSP-PRGS430 Components 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−4 MSP−PRGS430 Used to Program OTP/EPROM-Based MSP430 Devices 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . .
3−5 MSP−PRGS430 Used to Program Flash-Based MSP430 Devices 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A−1 Intel-Hex Object Format A−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−1 MSP430 Function Buttons and Descriptions 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−2 Error Messages 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−3 Command Line Options 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−1 MSP430 Hardware Specifications 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−2 Target Connector Signal Functions 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−3 Programming Adapter Signal Levels 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the process of installing and programming the
hardware and software for the MSP430-PRGS430 programming adapter
used with the MSP430 family of microcontrollers.
Topic Page
1.1 Installing the Software 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Installing the Hardware 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation and Setup
1-1
Installing the Software
1.1 Installing the Software
To install the MSP-PRGS430 software, perform the following steps:
NOTE: To ensure that you are using the latest version of the MSP-PRGS430
software, you must download the installation executable from the TI web site.
1) Browse to the MSP-PRGS430 page on www.ti.com
(http://www.ti.com/prgs430).
2) Go to the Support Software section and click on the link to the
MSP-PRGS430 Software (the latest version of this software can also be
downloaded from this address: http://www.ti.com/lit/zip/slac029).
3) Save the zip file to your local drive. After download is complete,
uncompress the file to extract the installation exectuable
(PRGS430_Rxxx.exe).
4) Navigate to this saved file (PRGS430_Rxxx.exe) and run it.
A welcoming message is displayed.
5) Follow the setup instructions on the screen. The setup program guides
you through the installation process.
6) During setup, the MSP430 program icons are installed in the selected
folder. Click on the PRGS430 Read Me First icon, shown in Figure 1−1,
to obtain important information about the program device hardware and
software.
Figure 1−1.ADT430 Program Icons
7) The appropriate program group and icons are added to the Windows
program manager.
8) To start the programming adapter software, click the PRGS430 icon in the
selected program group (default: ADT430).
1-2
1.2 Installing the Hardware
To install the programming adapter hardware, perform the following steps:
1) Using the 9-pin SUB-D connector, connect the programming adapter to
the serial port (COM1−COM4) of the PC.
2) Connect an external power supply to the programming adapter. The
voltage of the power supply must be between 14 V and 20 V dc and must
provide a minimum of 200 mA of power . The center terminal of the supply
connector at the programming adapter is the plus pole.
3) The red LED on the programming adapter lights if the power supply is
properly connected. If the LED does not light and the power supply is
properly connected, check the F1 fuse on the programming adapter
printed-wire board (PWB).
4) The MSP430 devices, in a socket or on a PWB, should be connected to
the programming adapter through the 14-pin cable.
Installing the Hardware
The programming adapter provides the selected supply voltage V
14 of the 25-pin SUB-D connector, or at pin 2 of the 14-pin connector to
supply the MSP430 device. The signal name is VCC_MSP.
If an external supply voltage V
voltage VCC_MSP must be set to the same voltage level.
Figure 1−2.Serial Programming Adapter
Power Supply
200 mA
14−20 V
RS232 From PC
RS232
PC Serial Port
CC
RS232
MSP−PRGS430
Target
MSP430 Serial Programming Adapter
(JTAG)
at pin
CC
is used for the MSP430, the internal
RS232 Out
OUT
May Be Connected
to an EVK
JTAG Connector
for the MSP430
Installation and Setup
1-3
1-4
Chapter 2
This chapter describes the programming procedure for MSP430 devices and
the error messages you may encounter during the procedure.
Topic Page
2.1 Software/Hardware Layers of the PRGS430 Environment 2-2. . . . . . . . .
2.2 Programming MSP430 Devices With the GUI 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Command Line Options 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 PRGS430.DLL—Description 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
2-1
Software/Hardware Layers of the PRGS430 Environment
2.1 Software/Hardware Layers of the PRGS430 Environment
GUI
PC − Software
PRGS430.EXE PRGS430.INI
CommandLine
Function
PRGS430.DLL
RS232
DEVICE.CFG
[Project] .INI
PRGS430
JTAG
MSP430
Serial Programming Adapter
Target Socket or Application
There are three ways to handle and communicate with the PRGS430
hardware:
- Using the graphical user interface (see Section 2.2)
- Using command line parameters (see Section 2.3)
- Using the PRGS430.dll (see Section 2.4)
Note: this is the fastest way if the PRGS430 should be used in an
in-system program and test environment.
2-2
Programming MSP430 Devices With the GUI
2.2 Programming MSP430 Devices With the GUI
2.2.1 Basic Procedure
The following steps should be used to program the MSP430 devices:
1) Click on the Program Device icon during the installation-selected program
group (default: ADT430). The MSP430 programmer dialog box appears.
The status line at the bottom of the window shows the actual or the most
recent activity (see Figure 2−1).
The status line displays the message Connecting to adapter... until the
programming adapter is detected and the baud rate is set.
2) Select the correct device and supply voltage.
3) Select the name of the object file (TI-TXT (.txt) or Intel-hex (.a43) format).
4) Select the additional options to program, if necessary using Erase Flash,
Erase Check, or Verify (see Note 1 at the end of Table 2−1).
5) Click on the Program button to start programming.
The status line at the bottom of the window shows the actual or most recent
activity (see Figure 2−1).
Figure 2−1.MSP430 Programmer Dialog Box
Operation
2-3
Programming MSP430 Devices With the GUI
Program
2.2.2 Description of the MSP-PRGS430 GUI
An MSP430 device is commonly programmed as follows:
1) Select the file that contains the data to program from the MSP430
programmer dialog box (see Figure 2−1).
2) Select the device. An error message appears on the screen if the device
selected is different or not connected.
3) Set the required supply voltage, communication port COMx, and baud
rate. The device configuration and memory type are selected
automatically according to the selected device.
4) Use the program button to start the programming operation (see Note 1
at the end of Table 2−1).
Table 2−1 describes the function of the buttons for different options and
combinations for the MSP430 programmer dialog box.
Table 2−1.MSP430 Function Buttons and Descriptions
Button Name Sub-Functions Description
File Name Selects the name of the file to program (Intel-hex or TI-TXT format)
Device Select Selects the MSP430 device type to program via pulldown menu
Selects the supply voltage for the MSP430
Supply Voltage
Program
Erase Flash
Erase Check
VCC switch off If selected (default), the supply voltage is switched off after each MSP430
access; otherwise, the supply voltage remains connected.
An object code is programmed to the on-chip memory using the select
options.
With Erase Flash Memory is erased before programming (only with flash devices).
The following options are possible:
− Main and information memory
− Main memory only
With Erase Check Erase check is performed before programming operation is executed.
With Verify Each section is verified after it is programmed, or an error message is
displayed if verification fails.
With Blow Fuse The code-protection fuse is blown after the entire object code, with verify, is
programmed. This action is irreversible and disables future on-chip memory
access (reading or programming). This step is not performed if verify is
disabled or verify fails. A warning is displayed.
Erase operation can be done only with flash devices, according to the
selected option.
By file Only the memory locations corresponding to the selected object file are
erased. All other memory locations keep their old data (smart erase).
By device The entire flash memory of the device is erased.
By range An erase is performed depending on the values entered in the range fields.
Checks if memory locations are erased.
By file Checks only the memory locations used by the selected object file.
By device Checks the entire programmable memory of the device. (No RAM is
checked.)
By range An erase check is performed according to the range of memory locations in
the range for Erase Check/Readout field.
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