FlashRunner I Series

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Universal, Standalone In-System Programmers

 

  • Fast and Reliable for the Industrial Environment
  • Programming Algorithms as Fast as Memory Technology Limit
  • Easy Integration in Programming Lines (ATE, ICT, Test Fixtures)
  • Universal and Fully Upgradable

Overview

FlashRunner I series (Italian patent pending) is a range of high-performance, standalone In-System Programmers specific for Flash-based microcontrollers and serial memories. FlashRunner I series is targeted at production environments and can work either in full standalone mode or controlled by a host system.

  • Fastest programming algorithms (as fast as target device's memory technology limit), approved by silicon manufacturers;
  • Easy ATE integration;
  • Standalone operations (projects and code images stored on a memory card);
  • Also controllable by any host system via RS-232 or Ethernet (depending on the model);
  • Supports most ISP protocols (BDM, JTAG, SPI, I2C, MON, ICC, SCI, etc.);
  • Flexible, fully configurable;
  • Compact and robust design for production environments;
  • Data integrity guaranteed (every data transfer to/from the host system or Secure Digital card is CRC tagged).

All of the models of the FlashRunner I series have been designed for maximum performance and reliability.

Hardware Features

FlashRunner features state-of-the-art electronics to provide you with high integration flexibility in a compact footprint.

  • 9 to 24V DC power supply input (110/220V AC for the FR01PRO model);
  • Five digital I/O lines;
  • Two digital I/O or analog output lines;
  • Two programmable output voltages (0 to 15V, 0.25A and 0 to 5V, 0.5A);
  • One analog input line;
  • One programmable clock output;
  • Secure Digital memory card (up to 2 GB);
  • 512 bytes on-board dynamic memory;
  • On-board timekeeper and calendar;
  • I/O protection;
  • Optoisolated inputs for project selection;
  • Two optoisolated command inputs (START and STOP);
  • Three optoisolated status outputs (FAIL, PASS, BUSY);
  • Optoisolated RS-232/Ethernet channel.

FlashRunner's open architecture makes its firmware easily upgradable to support both new devices and new features.

Software Features

FlashRunner is set up and controlled via ASCII-based commands. FlashRunner can receive and execute commands in two ways:

  • Over the RS-232 or Ethernet connection (Host mode);
  • Via "scripts" stored in its SD card (Standalone mode).

In the first case, FlashRunner is controlled by a host system (e.g. Windows HyperTerminal); in the latter case, FlashRunner works in standalone mode and is fully autonomous.

  • Fully autonomous standalone mode thanks to its SD memory card (FAT16);
  • Controllable by any host system through a terminal utility and simple ASCII protocol;
  • Unlimited projects (scripts);
  • Log files;
  • Erase, blank check, program, read, verify, oscillator trimming, etc.

FlashRunner comes with a Windows utility that allows you to communicate with the instrument and perform the most common operations: send commands, manage SD card files, update the instrument's firmware, etc.

Available Models

The FlashRunner I series includes the following models:

FR01ENG Programming engine
(piggyback, RS-232)
FR01AT0 ATE-oriented programming engine
(RS-232/LAN)
FR01M01 8-site programming engine
(piggyback, RS-232/LAN)
FR01LAN Programming engine
(RS-232/LAN)
FR01PRO Rackmount/Desktop programmer
(RS-232/LAN)

Please contact us for more information on pricing and availability.

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