ICE4000 Microchip Technology, ICE4000 Datasheet - Page 75

• Manufacturer Part Number: ICE4000
• Description: EMULATOR MPLAB-ICE 4000 POD
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology
• Series: MPLAB® ICE 4000r
• Type: Microcontrollerr

Specifications of ICE4000

• Contents: ICE4000 POD, Parallel and USB Cable, Power Supply, MPLAB IDE CD and Documentation
• Interface Type: USB
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: dsPIC30F & PIC18 Series
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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INTRODUCTION
HIGHLIGHTS
COMMON PROBLEMS/FAQ
This section is designed to help you troubleshoot any problems, errors or issues you
encounter while using MPLAB ICE 4000. If none of this information helps you, please
see the Preface for ways to contact Microchip Technology.
This chapter discusses the following:
• Common Problems/FAQ
• Error Messages
• Limitations
The following are problems and issues that many users may encounter when using the
emulator system.
• Communications cannot be established with MPLAB ICE 4000
• MPLAB ICE 4000 driver not loaded on installation
• Single stepping extremely slow when programmer enabled
• Single stepping extremely slow
• Program Memory appears correct, but the file registers and program execution do
• Program keeps resetting
• On reset, an error message appears saying that there was an error resetting the
• Power light is blinking
Communications cannot be established with MPLAB ICE 4000
(1) Check the port.
Open the Settings dialog (Debugger>Settings) and select the Ports tab.
Verify that the port specified in MPLAB IDE is the port you are using, i.e., make sure
MPLAB ICE 4000 is plugged into the correct communications port.
(2) Check target clock/power.
If you are using target clock, select emulator clock (Debugger>Settings, Clock tab,
uncheck “Use Target Board Clock”) and see if you can establish communications. If so,
there may be a problem with the target clock.
If you are using target power, select emulator power (Debugger>Settings, Power tab,
select “Processor Power From Emulator”) and see if you can establish
communications. If so, there may be a problem with the target power.
not appear to work correctly.
processor and to check power.
Appendix A. Troubleshooting
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