DV007004 Microchip Technology, DV007004 Datasheet - Page 116

• Manufacturer Part Number: DV007004
• Description: PROGRAMMER UNIVERSAL PM3
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology
• Series: MPLAB&reg PM3r
• Type: Universalr

Specifications of DV007004

• Contents: MPLAB PM3 Programming Unit, Cables, Power Supply and IDE
• Positions/sockets: 1
• Ic Product Type: Programmer, Universal
• Supported Families: PICmicro, DsPIC30F
• Kit Contents: LCD, ICSP Support, 40-pin Socket, Digital/Multimedia Card Slot
• Rohs Compliant: NA
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With/related Products: Microchip's PICmicro devices including dsPIC30F
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With: PICmicro And DsPIC30F DSC Devices
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Lead free / RoHS Compliant

B.5
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COMMON PROBLEMS
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Some common problems you may have include:
• Failure to Establish Communication with Programmer
• Advanced Serial Communications Help
• Device Pin Damage (see Section B.3.2 “Device Pin Damage”)
• No Programmer Options Visible (see Section B.4.2 “No MPLAB PM3 Menu
• MPLAB PM3 Card Option Not Available on Programmer Menu
B.5.1
MPLAB IDE attempts to establish communication with the programmer upon Enable
Programmer selection. If communication cannot be established, no programming can
occur. If the attempt to establish communication fails, it is reported in the Output
window.
• General Communications Troubleshooting
• Serial Communications
• USB Communications
B.5.1.1
1. Check that the RS-232 or USB cable is connected securely to MPLAB PM3 and
2. Check that the power supply is connected and the power LED on the
3. Make sure you are not using a third party communications driver. Open your
B.5.1.2
1. Windows COM port setup requires special attention. If you suspect a
Visible”)
the host computer.
programmer is on.
SYSTEM.INI file and look for the line in the [OPTIONS] section that reads:
COMM.DRV=COMM.DRV
If this line reads differently you are using a different communications driver.
driver-hardware incompatibility, try changing Flow Control to Hardware and/or
turning off the FIFO for the serial port. This is done in the Control Panel.
In Windows 98/ME, click the System Icon. Click the Device Manager tab, and
click Ports. If necessary, expand the Ports selection by clicking the ‘+’ sign next
to it. Double click the I/O port to which the programmer is connected. This is
where you can set flow control to Hardware. To turn off FIFO, click the Advanced
button, deselect the Use FIFO box and click OK. Reboot the PC to implement
the change.
In Windows NT, click the Ports Icon. Select the COM port, click Settings and
then click the Advanced button. Deselect the FIFO box, and click OK. Reboot
the PC to implement the change.
In Windows 2000/XP, click the System Icon. Click the Hardware tab, and click
the Device Manager button. If necessary, expand the Ports selection by clicking
the ‘+’ sign next to it. Double click the I/O port to which the programmer is
connected. This is where you can set flow control to Hardware. To turn off FIFO,
click the Port Settings tab, and click the Advanced button. Deselect the Use
FIFO box, and click OK. Reboot the PC to implement the change.
Failure to Establish Communication with Programmer
GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
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