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Portable PIC Programmer

The Portable PIC Programmer is a new more adaptable version of Kanda's long established PIC Hand Held Programmers. It builds on Kanda's keep it simple philosophy and so it is really easy to use, whilst allowing greater flexibility.

It has 32 program slots that are loaded from the PC with distinct target information, including different PIC microcontrollers, code and data, configuration bytes, programming voltage and slot title. Once loaded, it can be used anywhere. Just select the correct program slot using the keypad and display and press Program.

Operation

Load from PC via USB using Kanda interface
Take it with you
On site, select correct target using LCD, keypad and scroll arrows
Plug into target and press Program
Check result on LCD
That's it, job done - on to next job

Who is it for?

The Portable PIC Programmer is ideal for anyone who needs to quickly and easily update PIC microcontroller firmware in a variety of different equipment. This could be

Production technicians who need to customise products or deal with different product lines
Software developers who need to try various firmware versions on site
Service engineers who have to service a mixture of equipment
Maintenance engineers who need to update a range of machinery

In fact, it is ideal for any firmware update in situations where a laptop is too cumbersome or complicated for the job.

Technical Information

Windows OS: Win 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 - 32 and 64-bit
PC Interface: USB adapter included
Dimensions: 125 x 70 x 25mm (4.8 x 2.6 x 1 inch)
Weight: 130g (4.5oz)
Power: 9V PP3 battery or 9V PSU 2.1mm barrel centre positive
RoHS compliant
Capacity: 32 program slots, each of 256KB, to store code, data and configuration, PIC microcontroller, title and programming options

PIC Microcontroller support

PIC16Fxxx: All except PIC16F5xx, PIC16F630, PIC16F676, PIC16F716
PIC18Fxxx: All PIC18Fxxx and PIC18Fxxxx microcontrollers
PIC18LFxxx: All PIC18LFxxx and PIC18LFxxxx microcontrollers
PIC18FxxJxx: All PIC18FxxJxx microcontrollers
PIC18FxxKxx: All PIC18FxxKxx microcontrollers (9V VPP)

Package Contents

Portable Programmer unit
PP3 battery (fitted)
USB PC interface
Software CD
10-way cable
6-way flying lead adapter

Loading the Portable PIC Programmer

Install the software from the CD supplied and plug in the USB interface included in the kit and the USB drivers will be installed automatically.
Connect the programmer to the USB interface and run the software to read the progammer contents. The contents of each slot is displayed in a list with its number, title, target PIC and filename. You can edit existing slots or add new slots up to the maximum of 32, but only 1 slot actually has to be loaded.

As well as setting target PIC microcontroller and files, each slot can have different programming method (LVP or HVP), 3.3V or 5V VCC and different options.
Click New or Edit Program button to load the programmer.

Selecting Program Slot

The portable programmer has a keypad and LCD display.

Keypad Layout

Either enter the program slot number as 3 digits eg 003, and press Select or use up and down arrows to scroll to required slot and press Select. Empty slots show as Not Available, otherwise slot number and title are shown on LCD.

Programming the target

Plug the programmer into your target PIC microcontroller circuit, using the 6-way flying leads supplied, or use an adapter for other interfaces such as ICD2 RJ11. Then just press Program button. Programming progress or errors are shown on LCD screen.

Data sheet Download

PIC-PP0110