Frequently asked questions about FP100
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Should I remove power before connecting the FP100
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Yes,
always remove power before connecting or disconnecting the FP100. There is a chance that, when connecting or disconnecting, unwanted power surges may occur.
Also always take ESD safety measurements, the ICP connector on your board is connected directly to the micro controller. An ESD discharge can damage the micro controller on your board.
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Where can I download the FP100 software
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If you are a customer, we kindly ask you to:
register yourself
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send your username and product number
We will then check your information and lift your status from Friend to Customer. After that, you are able to access much more information, including the FP100 software.
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Windows XP problem with old version FP100
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This is possible with the FP100-Y8 without all modifications done. Only solution is to send it back to Actum for at least modification M3.
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USB driver problems with old version of the FP100
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This is possible with the FP100-Y8 without all modifications done. For FP100-Y8/M1 use USB drivers following release IBB0525101, PC tool IBB0524301.
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About the DLL interface (API): can we expect as much control through DLL commands as we would have if we used the FP100 programmer software?
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The DLL interface is based on complete FP100 projects. These projects are
build using the FP100programmer tool.
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About the DLL Interface (API): when programming the device through the DLL commands, do we have to upload to the programmer 3 seperate files ( data, option and code files ), or is it just one file to upload?
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You just select the project file and the DLL will upload all nessesary files. Within this project references are made to the S19 files.
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About the DLL interface (API): can the target device be selected through the DLL commands?
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No, the project file defines the target.
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Does the FP100 work in detached mode with target boards that use a 3.3.V supply voltage?
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It is not possible. This has to do with the choice we made for the internal processor. That part only works at 5VDC. Future models may be introduced to solve this, if demands are there. Please provide feedback on this.
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What is the max cable connection length between the programmer and the device to be programmed?
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No specification available. It depends on the EMC environment of the FP100 and targetboard. The standard product is equipped with a flat cable with a length of 200 mm. A small part of this is actually inside the housing. One can trust that there is a minimum of distance of 170 mm between housing and IDC-socket.
