Evaluation Kit User Manual for PIC Board

EV6000

© 1996 Consumer Microcircuits Limited

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UM6000/3

1.2

Preliminary Information

1.2.1

Laboratory Equipment

The following laboratory equipment is needed to use this evaluation kit:

1.2.1.1 8 - 35V DC Power Supply

(which can also be used to supply the programming voltage, if set to 13V).

1.2.1.2 Either an IBM compatible PC; 20MHz '386 or better, running Microsoft Windows 3.11 / '95 / NT with a

terminal emulation program, having a configuration of 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and 19,200 baud

with hardware handshake but without CR -> CR/LF conversion.

The following laboratory equipment is needed to re-program the PIC

µC in this evaluation kit:

1.2.1.3 If the evaluation kit is to be programmed via the serial port (J3), then a PC running DOS, or a DOS

window under Windows 3.11 or '95, will need to be used with the PIC programming software supplied

(PICPROGA.EXE).

1.2.1.4 As an alternative to on-board programming, a PIC 16-series Development System (available from

Arizona Microchip Technology), or a suitable PIC programmer, together with PIC development

software, may be preferred.

1.2.1.5 MPASM assembler or MPLAB software is required for re-assembling the source code. These tools are

available from Arizona Microchip Technology.

1.2.2

Handling Precautions

Like most evaluation kits, this product is designed for use in office and laboratory environments. The

following practices will help ensure its proper operation.

1.2.2.1 Static Protection

This product uses low power CMOS circuits which may be damaged by electrostatic discharge.

Partially damaged circuits may function erroneously, leading to misleading results. Observe ESD

precautions at all times when handling this product.

1.2.2.2 Contents - Unpacking

Please ensure that you have received all of the items listed on the separate information sheet

(EK6000) and notify CML within 7 working days if the delivery is incomplete.