ASI PROGRAMMER V2.0 ZMD, ASI PROGRAMMER V2.0 Datasheet - Page 6

• Manufacturer Part Number: ASI PROGRAMMER V2.0
• Description: PROGRAMMER, AS-INTERFACE
• Manufacturer: ZMD

Specifications of ASI PROGRAMMER V2.0

• Ic Product Type: Programmer
• Development Tool Type: Development Board
• Interface Type: CMOS, RS232
• Kit Features: ZMD's AS-Interface IC EEPROM, Open Serial Protocol Control, Integrated AS-I Power Generation
• Rohs Compliant: Yes

AS –Interface Programmer
User Manual
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2.1
System requirements: 486 compatible PC, 8MB RAM, 12MB free HDD, free COM port
If the PC do not support a free COM port, the ASI Programmer can be connected via a USB to serial
adapter. To use such a adapter a special driver (delivered from USB to serial adapter manufacturer)
has to be installed.
Run “Setup ZMD AS-Interface Programmer Vxxx.exe” from your CD-ROM. Follow the instructions of
the setup program. Software updates are available via www.zmd.biz.
2.2
Start the graphical user interface by click at the ZMD AS-Interface Programmer Icon in program
menu or at desktop. The software search for connected hardware automatically. After a software
update a firmware check of the microcontroller firmware will be enforced. In certain cases a firmware
update is necessary to use new software features.
2.2.1
After program start the software check’s the µC firmware. To support new features a firmware update
is recommended if an old firmware was detected:
The update of a new firmware version is also possible via the menu “Options/Settings/Firmware
Update”. To upload a new file a actual *.hex file is required.
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Software
Setup and Installation
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Automatic software update
Click on “Yes” to update a new firmware version to the µC. The update process may not be
interrupted. During the update process do not switch to other PC tasks, do not remove
cables or power!
Click on “No” to disable the automatically firmware update in future.
Click on “Cancel” to disable the firmware update for this session.
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