User manual

Installing MPLAB PM3

If MPLAB PM3 is not found on the selected port, the Communications Error dialog

(Figure 2-9) will appear.

FIGURE 2-9: COMMUNICATIONS ERROR DIALOG

If you cannot establish communications between the PC and MPLAB PM3, please

make sure you have installed the hardware and software correctly. If you still cannot

establish communications between the PC and MPLAB PM3, refer to Appendix

B. “Troubleshooting”.

If you have been using another programmer (e.g., PICSTART Plus), the MPLAB PM3

menu may be unavailable. From the Programmer menu, select Programmer>

Select Programmer to bring up the Select Programmer dialog and choose MPLAB PM3

from the list. The MPLAB PM3 menu will appear on the menu bar.

2.5.6 Inserting a Device into MPLAB PM3

If you are using a socket module, insert the device to be programmed into the MPLAB

PM3 socket. Position pin one to be top justified in the socket. Secure the device by

pushing down the silver lever on the socket or closing the clamshell.