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USER GUIDE (Revision 1.04) Micro-Pro User Guide V1.04 Copyright Information

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i Micro-Pro User Guide V1.04 Contacts

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ii Micro-Pro User Guide V1.04 Contents

INTRODUCTION...... 1

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS...... 2

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW...... 3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...... 4

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...... 5

PARALLEL PORT SELECTION...... 6

HARDWARE OVERVIEW...... 7

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW...... 8

DEVICE SELECTION...... 10

DEVICE POSITION & ORIENTATION...... 11

DEVICE SUPPORT...... 12

8051 SUPPORT PRODUCTS GUIDE...... 14

AVR SUPPORT PRODUCTS GUIDE...... 15

MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES...... 16

iv Micro-Pro User Guide V1.04 Introduction

he Micro-Pro is a state-of-the-art MICRO-PRO DEVICE PROGRAMMER T device programmer supporting a HIGHLIGHTS wide range of programmable devices. The programmer was originally • State-of-the-art Device Programmer developed to program the Atmel AT89C • Supports the entire Atmel 89C & 89S and AT89S microcontroller families, but microcontroller families as standard support has now been widened to include many other 8051 derivatives • Supports many generic 8051 devices and also a selection of popular Atmel (87C51-FA/FB/FC) FLASH and EEPROM memories. • Supports many Atmel AVR microcontroller derivatives The Micro-Pro programmer features • Also supports many Atmel FLASH, extremely fast programming speeds due to EEPROM and Configurator devices its optimised field-programmable hardware. • Field Programmable hardware ensures Further speed enhancements have been future device support made possible by virtue of the parallel data • FAST programming times due to connection to the PC. The powerful front-end software caters for both involved optimised hardware/software development cycle programming needs and algorithm for each device production batch programming • Device Manufacturer Certification for requirements. many algorithms • Supports most DIL devices up to 40 pins without an adaptor • Adaptors available for many other package types • Connects to spare PC parallel port • Straightforward hardware/software installation • Supports programming of security lock bits security tables and special option bits

1 Micro-Pro User Guide V1.04 System Specifications

MINIMUM SYSTEM CONTENTS MINIMUM PC REQUIREMENTS

Micro-Pro Device Programmer The minimum hardware and software Power Supply (PSU) requirements to ensure that the Parallel Cable (25w M/M pin to pin) programmer operates correctly are as follows: MICRO-PRO PARALLEL 100% IBM compatible 386+ PROGRAMMER SPECIFICATIONS Windows 3.1 or higher Programmer Size : 10.5 x 8 x 2 cm Minimum 4MB RAM Shipped Weight : approx 1.5kg Minimum 1MB free hard disk space PSU : 15V DC @250mA Spare PC parallel port Port connection : Parallel 25-way D ZIF socket : Quality 40way socket Accepts both 0.3/0.6” pitch devices

2 Micro-Pro User Guide V1.04 Installation Overview

The Hardware/Software Overview for the installation process of the Micro-Pro programmer is detailed diagrammatically below. Please refer to the following pages for a more detailed explanation.

Perform Hardware Installation

Perform Software Installation

Select the correct parallel port

Try Installation selecting another Trouble Shooting Pro Window. The available LPT ports on your computer Installation is complete and the programmer together with the corresponding address are should now be ready to-use. now displayed. eg. LPT1 ($378) COMMUNICATIONS TEST FAIL The programmer was not detected on the LPT port selected. Please check that the correct LPT port was selected, and if not, repeat the