User manual

MPLAB

PM3

USER’S GUIDE

Chapter 8. Stand-Alone Reference

8.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter describes how to use the MPLAB PM3 device programmer in Stand-Alone

mode. The device programmer provides an LCD interface that gives you complete

control over a programming session. Topics covered in this chapter include:

• MPLAB PM3 LCD and Keys

• Start-Up Sequence

• Main Menu

• Command Menu

8.2 MPLAB PM3 LCD AND KEYS

The front panel of the programmer looks similar to Figure 8-1.

FIGURE 8-1: MPLAB

PM3 FRONT PANEL

8.2.1 LCD

The graphical LCD is a 128 x 64 pixel screen which displays information on a blue

background. The selection bar highlights the entire line. When you press <Enter> on a

line ending with a right-pointing triangle, a submenu is displayed. When you press

<Enter> on a line ending with two greater-than symbols (>>), the action is performed.

ESC ENTER

STATUS

POWER

MPLAB PM3

ICSP™ Connector

Socket Module

LEDs

LCD

Move Up

Device Programmer

Connectors

Move Down