IPE UserGuide

MPLAB® IPE
(Integrated Programming Environment)

User’s Guide
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MPLAB® IPE USER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1. IPE Application Overview
1.1 IPE Defined .................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Software Installation Requirements ................................................................ 9
1.3 Programming Tools Supported .................................................................... 10
1.4 IPE Modes .................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2. General Setup
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Launching the IPE Application ..................................................................... 13
2.3 Setting Up the Programmer .......................................................................... 14
2.4 Advanced Mode Login .................................................................................. 17
2.5 Advanced Mode Settings ............................................................................. 18
2.6 Creating Desktop Shortcuts ......................................................................... 28
Chapter 3. IPE Reference
3.1 IPE Main Window ......................................................................................... 31
3.2 File Menu ...................................................................................................... 33
3.3 View Menu .................................................................................................... 34
3.4 Settings Menu .............................................................................................. 39
3.5 Help Menu .................................................................................................... 40
Appendix A. Revision History
Support ........................................................................................................................ 43
Index ............................................................................................................................. 45
Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 48
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Preface
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
All documentation becomes dated, and this manual is no exception. Microchip tools and
documentation are constantly evolving to meet customer needs, so some actual dialogs
and/or tool descriptions may differ from those in this document. Please refer to our web site
(www.microchip.com) to obtain the latest documentation available.
Documents are identified with a “DS” number. This number is located on the bottom of each
page, in front of the page number. The numbering convention for the DS number is
“DSXXXXXXXXA”, where “XXXXXXXX” is the document number and “A” is the revision level
of the document.
For the most up-to-date information on development tools, see the MPLAB® X IDE online help.
Select the Help menu, and then Topics to open a list of available online help files.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MPLAB® Integrated Production Environment (IPE). Items discussed in this chapter
include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Recommended Reading
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the IPE as a programming tool to program
devices. The document is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1. IPE Application Overview – Defines the IPE, provides software
installation requirements and upgrade procedures, lists the supported tools, and
provides a feature matrix.
• Chapter 2. General Setup – Discusses launching and setting up the application,
and provides Advanced Mode login and options information.
• Chapter 3. IPE Reference – Provides reference information for the menu items.

MPLAB® IPE User’s Guide
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

This manual uses the following documentation conventions:
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
Description Represents Examples
Arial font:
Italic characters Referenced books MPLAB X IDE User’s Guide
Emphasized text ...is the only compiler...
Initial caps A window the Output window
A dialog the Settings dialog
A menu selection select Enable Programmer
Quotes A field name in a window or “Save project before build”
dialog
Underlined, italic text with A menu path File>Save
right angle bracket
Bold characters A dialog button Click OK
A tab Click the Power tab
N‘Rnnnn A number in verilog format, 4‘b0010, 2‘hF1
where N is the total number of
digits, R is the radix and n is a
digit.
Text in angle brackets < > A key on the keyboard Press <Enter>, <F1>
Courier New font:
Plain Courier New Sample source code #define START
Filenames autoexec.bat
File paths c:\mcc18\h
Keywords _asm, _endasm, static
Command-line options -Opa+, -Opa-
Bit values 0, 1
Constants 0xFF, ‘A’
Italic Courier New A variable argument file.o, where file can be
any valid filename
Square brackets [ ] Optional arguments mcc18 [options] file
[options]
Curly brackets and pipe Choice of mutually exclusive errorlevel {0|1}
character: { | } arguments; an OR selection
Ellipses... Replaces repeated text var_name [,
var_name...]
Represents code supplied by void main (void)
user { ...
}

Preface
RECOMMENDED READING
This user's guide describes how to use IPE. Other useful documents are listed below.
The following Microchip documents are available and recommended as supplemental
reference resources.
Processor Extension Pak and Header Specification (DS51292)

This booklet describes how to install and use headers. Headers are used to better
debug selected devices using special -ICE device versions, without the loss of pins or
resources. See also the Header online help file.
Transition Socket Specification (DS51194)

Consult this document for information on transition sockets available for use with
headers.

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Chapter 1. IPE Application Overview
1.1 IPE DEFINED
The MPLAB® Integrated Production Environment (IPE) is a software application that
provides a simple interface to quickly access key programmer features. IPE provides a
secure programming environment for production programming.
The IPE uses the MPLAB X IDE framework, Microchip Debugger (MDB) database,
hardware tool interfaces and respective drivers to provide programming capabilities for
all Microchip programmers.
1.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The IPE application must be installed on your PC. It is available during the MPLAB X
IDE installation process if the check box is selected (see Figure 1-1). You do not need
to install the MPLAB X IDE in order to use the IPE application, however, you may want
to refer to the online help for the MPLAB X IDE for additional information.
FIGURE 1-1: SELECT PROGRAMS DIALOG
See the IPE Release Notes for up-to-date version compatibility information.
Once you’ve installed the software, the IPE application can be accessed through the
MPLAB IPE icon on your desktop or startup menu.
Note: The IPE must be run as ADMINISTRATOR for all features to be fully
functional.

1.3 PROGRAMMING TOOLS SUPPORTED

The following programming tools work with the IPE:
• MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger – recommended for production programming
• MPLAB PICkit™ 3 Debugger/Programmer – for development programming only
• MPLAB PM3 Programmer – recommended for production programming
• MPLAB REAL ICE™ Emulator – recommended for production programming
• Licensed PKOB Starter Kits – recommended for development programming only
1.4 IPE MODES

1.4.1 Modes
The IPE application operates in two modes:
1. Production Mode – in which you can perform production programming opera-
tions. By default, the IPE is in production mode when it is launched. The Produc-
tion mode capabilities are set from the Advanced mode menu discussed in
Section 2.5.6 “Production Mode” of this document.
2. Advanced Mode – a feature-rich GUI interface in which you can view and change
the settings for programming operations, and set up secure environments for
production programming. To enable Advanced Mode, see Section 2.3 “Setting
Up the Programmer”.
1.4.2 Feature Matrix

The following matrix shows the default features that are accessible in Production mode.
However, in Advanced mode, the default behavior of Production mode can be
changed, and features can be added or removed as per the authorized personnel’s
discretion.
functional.
TABLE 1-1: FEATURE MATRIX

Production
Feature Description Mode
Defaults
Import Hex file loads the Hex file On
Import Environment loads the Environment file Off
Import SQTP file loads the pre-built SQTP file Off
Export Hex file saves the all memory contents into a hex file Off
Program connects to hardware tool and performs program operation On
Erase erases the device On
Verify verifies the device against the memory contents of IPE On
Blank Check checks that the device is blank On
Read reads the device and fills the read content in memory On
Memory View
Program Memory displays the program memory contents Off
Auxiliary Memory displays the auxiliary memory contents Off
Config Memory displays the configuration memory contents Off
Flash Data displays the Flash data memory contents Off

IPE Application Overview
TABLE 1-1: FEATURE MATRIX (CONTINUED)
Production
Feature Description Mode
Defaults
User IDs displays the User ID memory contents Off
EEPROM displays the data memory contents Off
Memory Edit
Program Memory program memory contents can be edited Off
Auxiliary Memory auxiliary memory contents can be edited Off
Flash Data Memory Flash data memory contents can be edited Off
Config Memory configuration memory contents can be edited Off
EEPROM data memory contents can be edited Off
User IDs User ID memory contents can be edited Off
Save Environment creates or overwrites the environment Off
View Memory Settings views the memory ranges On
Edit Memory Settings changes the memory ranges Off
View Voltage Settings views the voltage values On
Edit Voltage Settings changes the voltage values Off
Create SQTP generates the SQTP file Off
Manual Download Firm- to select and download the firmware into the Hardware tool
On
ware
Auto Download Firmware when a tool is connected, the latest firmware (available in the
On
system) will be downloaded
Erase All Before Program erases the device before programming Off

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Chapter 2. General Setup
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Getting started using the IPE is discussed.
• Launching the IPE Application
• Setting Up the Programmer
• Advanced Mode Login
• Advanced Mode Settings
• Creating Desktop Shortcuts
2.2 LAUNCHING THE IPE APPLICATION

2.2.1 Launching the IPE
After installing the software, double-click on the MPLAB IPE application icon located on
the desktop. The IPE main window opens.
FIGURE 2-1: IPE MAIN WINDOW
2.2.2 Multiple Instances of IPE

If you need to have multiple instances of the IPE available, refer to the MPLAB X IDE
help. Open MPLAB X IDE, go to Help>Tool Help Contents>MPLAB X IDE Help and
navigate to the “Before You Begin” section, then “Launch Multiple Instances of the IDE.”
Follow the instructions and apply to the IPE.

2.3 SETTING UP THE PROGRAMMER

functional.
For programming devices, you can use any of the supported tools (see
Section 1.3 “Programming Tools Supported”). Refer to the online help of the
selected tool (e.g., MPLAB ICD 3, PICkit 3, etc.) for information on programming a
device.
1. Using the Family drop-down menu, select the family of the device you wish to
program and use the Device drop-down menu to select the device. Or, use the
Device drop-down menu to directly select the device.
Note: Selecting the Recently Used option from the Family menu lists the latest 10
devices used in the Device menu.
2. Click Apply to configure the IPE to the current device (e.g., Memory View,
checksum).
3. Connect the development tool to the PC. Attach the appropriate target board,
device, and power. Refer to the tool’s online help for additional instructions and
information on connecting to target boards, etc.
4. Use the Tool drop-down menu to select the tool you want to use. If more than one
development tool is connected to the PC, select the one you wish to use (see the
figure below).
Note: An exclamation point before the tool name (as shown below) indicates that
the USB drivers need to be updated. This will not occur with the PICkit 3.
However, the USB drivers may need to be updated for the MPLAB ICD 3,
MPLAB PM3, and REAL ICE.
For information on installing the correct USB drivers for Microsoft

Windows®, launch MPLAB X IDE and click on the MPLAB IDE v8 Users
- IMPORTANT link, which is located on the Start Page of the Learn &
Discover tab. Follow the instructions to install the driver; then, return to
the IPE.

General Setup
FIGURE 2-2: SELECT TOOL
5. Click on the Connect button (next to the Tool name) to establish a connection
between the IPE and the tool.
FIGURE 2-3: CONNECTING THE TOOL
6. When the tool is connected, any messages or errors related to this tool will be
displayed in the Output window, see Figure 2-4.

FIGURE 2-4: OUTPUT WINDOW
7. After the tool is successfully connected, proceed to Chapter 3. “IPE Reference”

to program the device with the IPE.

General Setup
2.4 ADVANCED MODE LOGIN

functional.
Typically, someone has been authorized to establish the settings that production will
use for the device and tool. To input those settings, log in to the Advanced mode.
1. Select Settings>Advanced Mode to open the Advanced Mode login dialog. The
password is case sensitive. Type in the default password microchip and click
Log on.
FIGURE 2-5: ADVANCED MODE LOGIN
To change the password after the initial log on, click on Change Password.
If you forget the new password, you must uninstall the IPE, delete the ipe.key file
(located in the IPE install directory) to remove any settings made previously in IPE, then
reinstall the IPE to begin with the default password microchip.
FIGURE 2-6: CHANGE PASSWORD DIALOG

2.5 ADVANCED MODE SETTINGS

Advanced mode settings must be set by someone authorized to do so. Some settings
that are selected in these dialogs will allow a production specialist to view and control
certain commands from the IPE Menu bar, Settings menu.
2.5.1 Operate
After validating the password to log in to the Advanced Mode, the dialog opens in the
Operate view. This display is similar to the main display, with the addition of option
buttons located along the left side of the window.
FIGURE 2-7: ADVANCED MODE, OPERATE DIALOG

General Setup
2.5.2 Power
The Power option is only available when a tool is connected. From the Advanced Mode
dialog, click on Power to display the available settings.
TABLE 2-1: POWER SETTINGS

Setting Description
Voltage Settings: Voltage settings will vary for different device families. All of the
settings and parameters are similar to MPLAB X IDE.
VDD This voltage is used by the programmer to verify memory.
The value should be the maximum voltage for the desig-
nated circuit. The default is the device's maximum voltage
value.
VPP This is the voltage used to bring the device into a program-
ming mode. Although this is dependent on the device's
programming specification, it may be changed.
VDD Nom The default value depends on the device. For example,
PIC32 has 3.3V as default VDD Nom.
VDD APP This is the voltage used by the programmer to verify Flash
memory. The default is the device's nominal voltage value.
Reset Voltages returns voltages to their default settings
ICSP Options:
Low voltage program The tool allows low voltage programming (LVP) with certain
PICXXFXXX Flash devices.
The Flash device selected must be capable of low voltage
and programming must be performed in ICSP™ mode.
Power Target Circuit This setting enables the connected tool to power the target.
from tool
High Voltage on MCLR This setting enables high voltage to be used on a Master
Clear Reset (MCLR).

2.5.3 Memory
From the Advanced Mode dialog, click on Memory to display the available settings.
You can control the memory address and other parameters related to a programming
operation. Some of the options in this window are also available on the main screen,
for viewing and to provide easy access to these settings.
TABLE 2-2: MEMORY SETTINGS

Setting Description
Allow Tool to select memories When the check box is selected, the programmer tool sets the memory
and ranges types and ranges. If selected, the Program Memory fields are disabled.
Manual select:
• Program Memory allows the tool to program the program memory
• Auxiliary Memory allows the tool to program the auxiliary memory
• Flash Data allows the tool to program the Flash data
• EEPROM allows the tool to program the EEPROM
• User IDs allows the tool to program the User IDs
• Boot Flash allows the tool to program the Boot Flash
• Configuration Memory allows the tool to program the configuration memory
Program Memory - define the addresses to be used to preserve memory for range programming of the
program memory.
Start Address: the starting address in Hex of the program space that will be programmed
End Address: the ending address in Hex of the program space that will be programmed
Reset Addresses returns addresses to default settings
Preserve Memory1 - define the addresses to be used for EEPROM or Flash memory.
Preserve EEPROM on When the check box is selected, the device will not be programmed with
Program2 any new data that is present in the memory (shown in the EEPROM win-
dow). The data in the EEPROM memory area on the device will not be
erased.
Preserve Flash on Program2 When the check box is selected, the program memory range specified in
the following Program Memory (Start and End Address) fields will not be
programmed with any new data.
Preserve Start Address2 the starting address in Hex of the program space that will be preserved
2
Preserve End Address the ending address in Hex of the program space that will be preserved
Preserve Auxiliary Memory When the check box is selected, the auxiliary memory will not be pro-
grammed with any new data that is present in the auxiliary memory.
Preserve ID Memory When the check box is selected, the ID memory will not be programmed
with any new data that is present in the ID memory. Only available if
device has user ID memory.
Note 1: The MPLAB PM3 programmer does not support the preserve memory options in the environment .pm3
files.
2: If you wish to use any of the Preserve Memory options, first ensure that your code is not code-protected.
For memory to be preserved, the programmer reads the section it needs to save, performs a bulk erase of
the device, reprograms the device and then rewrites the area that is preserved with what was saved. There-
fore, this area cannot be code protected.

General Setup
2.5.4 Environment
Environments allow you to save settings, so that all of the same settings can be
reloaded in another programming session. Environments are supported, under all
tools, as either .pen files or .pm3 files.
Note: MPLAB PM3 programmer does not support the preserve memory options
in the environment .pm3 files.
From the Advanced Mode dialog, click on Environment to display the available
settings.
TABLE 2-3: ENVIRONMENT SETTINGS

Setting Description
Environment Name the environment name you specify
.pm3 file for MPLAB PM3, select this type of file
.pen file for MPLAB ICD 3, PICkit 3 and REAL ICE tools, select this
type of file
Description the description you use for the environment
SQTP File the SQTP file name used in the environment
Misc Files other files used in the environment, e.g., data sheets,
instructions, etc.
Multiple files can be selected.
Properties Click this button to display the properties of the SD card in
the MPLAB PM3.
Format Click this button to format the SD card in the MPLAB PM3,
erasing all of the contents.
Delete opens the Delete Environment window
Copy opens a dialog to select source and destination for copying
environment
View opens the View Environment window
Save to PM3 SD Card saves the file to a MPLAB PM3 SD card destination
Save to PC saves file to a destination on the PC

2.5.5 SQTP
SQTP (serial quick turn programming) is used to program a unique serial number into
each device. This number can be used as an entry code, password or ID number.
From the Advanced Mode dialog, click on SQTP to display the available settings.
TABLE 2-4: SQTP SETTINGS

Setting Description
Generation Method:
Random Select this option to generate unique, random numbers for each part.
Also enter the start address, number of bytes and number of parts in the corre-
sponding fields.
Pseudo Random Select this option to generate a pseudo-random set of non-repeating numbers
Seed Value (Hex): based on the Hex value you enter in the Seed Value field.
Also enter the start address, number of bytes and number of parts in the corre-
sponding fields.
Sequential Select this option to generate sequential numbers based on the starting value
Start Value (Hex): specified and incrementing each number by the amount specified.
Increment (Hex): Also enter the start address, number of bytes and number of parts in the corre-
sponding fields.
Start Address (Hex) Enter the starting address (in Hex) for the serial number.
Number of bytes (Dec) Enter the size of the serial number (in decimal).
Make sure a large enough serial number is specified for the number of parts
planned to program using this file.
Number or parts (Dec) Enter the number of parts to be programmed using this file.
Generate Click Generate to create the SQTP (.num) file.
Location:
Program Memory Select this option to load the SQTP number in program memory.
EEPROM Select this option to load the SQTP number in EEPROM.
Access Method:
RETLW Select this option to use a series of RETLW (Return Literal W) instructions with
the serial number bytes as the literal data.
Raw Data Select this option to use the raw data.
Format for PSV If the Raw Data option is selected, selecting Format for PSV formats SQTP data
to make it compatible with PSV (Program Space Visibility).

General Setup
2.5.6 Production Mode

From the Advanced Mode dialog, click on Production Mode to display the available
Production Mode Settings.
The Production Mode Settings dialog enables authorized personnel to select the
options that are available during production programming. The options that are
selected in the Production Mode Settings determine which commands will be available
under the File, View, and Settings menus in Production Mode.
Select the appropriate settings for your production programming project by checking or
unchecking the settings. Selecting a check box in the Production Mode Settings dialog
causes a check mark to display in front of that option under the IPE Settings menu.
A check mark indicates that an option has been set in the Advanced Mode. If the item
is available and has a check mark, then the production specialist can control this item
by toggling it on or off.
TABLE 2-5: PRODUCTION MODE SETTINGS

Setting Description
Production Mode Settings
Allow Export Hex enables a production specialist to export Hex files.
If checked, this option displays under the File>Export menu.
Allow Import Hex file enables a production specialist to import Hex files.
If checked, this option displays under the File>Import menu.
Note: If using a Hex file in the IPE and the file is modified using Notepad,
MPLAB X IDE, etc., outside the IPE, a message displays: “File modified.
The loaded hex file has been modified externally. Would you like to reload
the hex file?”
Allow Import Environment enables a production specialist to import environments. If checked, this
option displays under the File>Import menu.
Allow Import SQTP file enables a production specialist to import SQTP files.
If checked, this option displays under the File>Import menu.
Generate Reports enables reports to be generated.
If Generate Reports is checked, click on Browse to set the location where
the reports will be placed.
Limit the Program Count to If selected, this option limits the pass, fail, and total counts to the value that
is entered into the associated field.
This actually halts further programming operations from occurring.
To clear the counts on the main window, click Reset Counters.
Allow “Verify Device ID activates this option in the Settings menu and enables a production special-
before Program” under the ist to control this option.
Settings menu This setting is valid only for tools that are capable of performing this func-
tion, e.g., MPLAB PM3.
Allow “Auto Download If selected, this option displays in the Settings menu and can be controlled
Firmware” under the Set- by a production specialist.
tings menu If it is not selected, the IPE automatically downloads the latest firmware for
the tool, if needed.
Allow “Erase All before If selected, this option displays in the Settings menu and can be controlled
Program” under the Set- by a production specialist.
tings menu If it is not selected, the production specialist cannot control this option from
the Settings menu.

TABLE 2-5: PRODUCTION MODE SETTINGS (CONTINUED)
Allow “Communication” If selected, this option is enabled (Section 3.4 “Settings Menu”) and can
under the Settings menu be controlled by a production specialist.
If using the MPLAB PM3 programmer COM port (RS-232), you must select
this option in order to set the appropriate COM port.
Remove Read button from If this option is selected, the Read button is removed from the main window.
main window
Audible notification on If selected, this option generates a sound when programming successfully
successful program com- completes.
pletion
Allow memory editing and Enables memory editing and filling of memory.
filling If enabled, this option is accessed in Production Mode from the
View>Fill Memory option.
Display EEPROM check- If selected, the EEPROM checksum is displayed in the output window.
sum in the output window
Display imported hex If selected, the non-code protected checksum is displayed in the Results
checksum with CP=OFF area.
Enable programming If selected,
operations only if hex file is a) If Hex file is not loaded: All the programming buttons (Program, Read,
loaded Erase, Verify, Blank Check) will be disabled.
b) If Hex file is loaded, all the programming buttons will be enabled.
Allow Memory View
Program Memory If this option is selected, program memory can be displayed in the Memory
View pane on the main window.
Auxiliary Memory If this option is selected, auxiliary memory can be displayed in the Memory
Config Memory If this option is selected, configuration memory can be displayed in the
Memory View pane on the main window.
Flash Data If this option is selected, Flash memory can be displayed in the Memory
User IDs If this option is selected, user IDs can be displayed in the Memory View
pane on the main window. This is only applicable if user IDs are supported
by the tool.
EEPROM If this option is selected, EEPROM memory can be displayed in the Memory

General Setup
2.5.7 Settings
From the Advanced Mode dialog, click on Settings to display the available options
(Figure 2-8).
FIGURE 2-8: GENERAL SETTINGS OPTIONS

TABLE 2-6: GENERAL SETTINGS
Settings Description
PICkit 3 programming Use the slider to adjust the programming speed (see Figure 2-9). This option
speed can be used to help troubleshoot problems by slowing down the speed to allow
sufficient time for signal levels. The PICkit 3 slider will slow down ICSP pro-
gramming which may help communication problems created by heavy loading
on the ICSP lines. Microchip recommends that these lines are clear of any
components. The programming speed control may help to program boards that
already have existing components on these lines.
PICkit 3 Programmer To Opens the PICkit 3 Programmer To Go dialog (see Figure 2-10) showing the
Go settings that will be applied the next time the Programmer-To-Go feature is
used. Enter an Image Name that will be used for the image on the PICkit 3.
Click Programmer To Go to activate. Refer to the PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debug-
ger/Programmer User’s Guide, DS52116, for information on the Program-
mer-To-Go feature. This feature may not be supported on all devices.
Note: Programmer To Go does not support the preserve memories options.
Secure Segments
Segments to Available only for devices with CodeGuard, e.g., dsPIC33FJ12GP202, etc.
Program Supported by REAL ICE, MPLAB ICD 3 and PICkit 3.
Select the segments to program:
• Full Chip Programming
• Boot, Secure and General Segments
• Secure and General Segments
• General Segment Only
SQTP
Disable operations Selecting the check box prohibits further programming if all SQTP values from
if SQTP values are the specified .num file have been exhausted.
exhausted
Program Method This option allows you to choose the test mode entry method for devices. This
feature is supported by the tools which can power the target (except for
PM3).This setting refers to the order in which the VPP and VDD voltages will be
applied when programming/reading the target device.
Apply VPP before This is the default setting.
VDD
(Recommended)
Apply VDD before Caution is recommended when using this setting as it may have adverse side
VPP effects. This options is available only when powering the device from the
debug tool.
Diagnostics
Logging Level Set the message logging level.
OFF: No logging
SEVERE: Log severe (error) messages only.
WARNING: Log warning messages only.
INFO: Log informational messages only.
CONFIG: Log configuration information only.
FINE: Log some module-to-module communication.
FINER: Log more module-to-module communication.
FINEST: Log all module-to-module communication.
Log File Path and name of log file.

General Setup
TABLE 2-6: GENERAL SETTINGS (CONTINUED)
Settings Description
Special Memory Regions
Program Calibra- Enables programming of registers used to hold calibration values for a device.
tion Memory
Program User Enables programming of a serial user ID that is OTP (one time programmable).
OTP Once programmed, it cannot be changed.
FIGURE 2-9: PICKIT 3 SETTINGS OPTIONS
FIGURE 2-10: PICKIT 3 PROGRAMMER TO GO DIALOG
2.5.8 Log out

After the settings are selected, click Log out to save your settings, exit the Advanced
Mode, and return to the main window.

2.6 CREATING DESKTOP SHORTCUTS

Desktop shortcuts can be created for devices, Hex files, or environments.
To do this:
1. Create a copy of the MPLAB IPE desktop icon.
2. Right click on the new shortcut icon and click Properties.
FIGURE 2-11: RIGHT CLICK MENU
3. The Properties dialog opens. Click the Shortcut tab.

4. In the Target field (see Figure 2-12), add additional commands that will load a
specified device, Hex file or environment. Place the command in the Target field
at the end of the string after the “....jar”. You must add a space before the com-
mand. Command are preceded by a dash. Commands are not case sensitive.
Paths must be in quotations.
Switch Command Description
-P -P18f1220 Select the specified device when IPE is
launched.
-P,-F -P12f1501 -F"E:\12f1501.hex" Load the specified device for the speci-
fied Hex file when IPE is launched.
-BL -BL"E:\18f1220.pm3" Load the specified environment when
IPE is launched.

General Setup
FIGURE 2-12: SHORTCUT TAB
5. Click OK.
6. Right click on the new shortcut icon and click Rename. Type a new name for the
shortcut.
7. Double click the new shortcut icon to launch IPE. The specified target
(environment, device, etc.) automatically loads when the IPE opens.

NOTES:

Chapter 3. IPE Reference
3.1 IPE MAIN WINDOW
functional.
The following figure shows the main window of the IPE. The IPE Menu bar contains the
following menus, with commands:
• File Menu
• View Menu
• Settings Menu
• Help Menu
Commands are available or not depending on the settings selected in Advanced Mode.
FIGURE 3-1: IPE MAIN WINDOW

TABLE 3-1: IPE MAIN WINDOW FIELDS
Item Description
Select Device and Tool:
• Family filters devices by family or recently used
• Device specifies the device; click Apply to select
• Tool specified the tool; click Connect or Disconnect as
appropriate
Results:
• Checksum checksum value for the device with current memory
contents
• Pass Count details the programming operations that passed
• Fail Count details the programming operations that failed
• Total Count the total amount of programming operations
Command Buttons:
• Program (Alt+F5) programs the device
• Erase(Alt+F6) erases the device
• Read(Alt+F7) reads the device
• Verify(Alt+F8) performs a verify operation on the device
• Blank checks whether the device is blank
Check(Alt+F9)
Other:
Source the Hex file location—Browse to locate the file
SQTP the SQTP file location—Browse to locate the file
More/Less display more or less information
Output Tab display of output data.
Right-click in the Output window to split the view and show
the tools
Tool Tab display of specific tool data, i.e., PM3, ICD 3, PICkit 3
If a tool is connected, right-click in the Output area and
select Split View to display the tool tab.
Memory View displays only if the View>Show Memory is selected
This option displays memory addresses, device ID,
configuration memory, etc.

IPE Reference
3.2 FILE MENU

The IPE Menu bar, File menu provides three commands: Import, Export, and Exit.
3.2.1 File>Import
The Import menu item allows you to import files into the IPE:
1. File->Import->Hex – select to import the hexadecimal file (*.hex).
Note: If using a Hex file in the IPE and the file is modified using Notepad, MPLAB
X IDE, etc., outside the IPE, the following message displays:
2. File->Import->Environment – select to import the environment (*.pen or .pm3

file).
3. File->Import->SQTP – select to load the SQTP file (*.num file).
3.2.2 File>Export
The Export menu item allows you to export data from IPE to storage media. By default,
these commands are not available in Production Mode. However, in Advanced Mode,
an authorized user can change the default states of this feature for the Production
Mode.
File->Export->Hex – this command allows you to export all the memory contents into
Intel® Hex file format.
3.2.3 File>Exit
This command closes the IPE application.

3.3 VIEW MENU

The View menu commands are described below:
• Show Memory
• Clear All Memory
• Fill Memory
• Memory Settings
• Power Settings
3.3.1 Show Memory

The specific kinds of memory that are shown are determined by Advanced or
Production Mode settings. This command toggles between showing and not showing
the memory. A check mark before the command indicates it is enabled (showing) in the
Memory View pane that is located near the bottom of the window; unchecked indicates
that the memory is not showing.

IPE Reference
FIGURE 3-2: MEMORY VIEW PANE
The viewable memory types are determined by the Production settings that are selected in the Advanced
Mode.

FIGURE 3-3: MEMORY TYPES
If enabled, the configuration settings can be edited. Select Config Memory from the drop-down list in
Memory View. Use the scroll bar to view the Setting column. Click the setting you want to edit and a list
displays that shows the options that are available for that setting. Click on your selection.
This is shown in the following figure.
FIGURE 3-4: EDITING A CONFIGURATION SETTING

IPE Reference
3.3.1.1 RIGHT-CLICK MENU COMMANDS
Undock/Dock – when viewing the memory window, a right-click menu is available with
commands to undock/dock, fill memory and print.
The memory window can be undocked to view a larger area in a separate window.
Right-click on any value in the Memory View and select Undock (see following figure).
To return the undocked window to the IPE window, either close the memory window or
right-click and select Dock.
FIGURE 3-5: UNDOCKED MEMORY VIEW
Fill Memory – you can also access this dialog by right-clicking on any value in the
Memory View window and select Fill Memory.
Print – to print the memory window, right-click on any value in the Memory View
window and select Print.
Note: this command will print the entire contents of the memory. So, if you have a large
device, such as a PIC32, the printout will probably be quite large. You might consider
printing to a file, rather than to a printer, in some cases.
3.3.2 Clear All Memory

Clears all of the memory views.

3.3.3 Fill Memory

If enabled in Advanced Mode, the Fill Memory command is available in Production
Mode under the View menu.
FIGURE 3-6: FILL MEMORY DIALOG
TABLE 3-2: FILL MENU OPTIONS

Setting Description
Start Address start address of the fill operation
End Address end address of the fill operation
Data the value used for the fill operation
Use Data as Fill Value – fills each address with the Data value
Sequence Start – fills each address with incrementing Data value
Randomize – fills each address with a random value
Write writes addresses to the memory view
Close exits the dialog
3.3.4 Memory Settings

Displays the current memory settings. The Memory Settings are view-only and cannot
be changed from this window.
3.3.5 Power Settings

Displays the current power settings.

IPE Reference
3.4 SETTINGS MENU

3.4.1 Understanding the Settings Menu Commands
The Settings menu on the IPE Menu bar (see Table 3-3) contains commands available
for production personnel. Many of these commands are made available through the
Advanced Mode, Production Mode dialog.
Menu commands are shown as active (black) or unavailable (grayed out).
Active commands with a check mark indicate that the production personnel can control
these settings.
Active commands without a check mark indicate that only authorized personnel can
access them.
Unavailable commands with or without a check mark indicate that production personnel
cannot control these settings.
TABLE 3-3: SETTINGS MENU COMMANDS

Setting Description
Advanced Mode This command opens the Advanced Mode login dialog. Once the login is vali-
dated, additional settings can be set by authorized personnel.
Refer to “Setting Up the Programmer” and “Advanced Mode Settings” for
more information.
Verify Device ID Before This command is only appropriate when using devices that have device IDs.
Program
Erase All Before This command is used to control whether or not the contents of the device will be
Program erased before it is programmed.
It is not applicable to One-Time-Programmable (OTP). When the “Erase All
Before Program” command is enabled (check box is checked), the device will be
erased before it is programmed.
If it is disabled (unchecked), the device will not be erased before it is pro-
grammed
Auto Download If this command is selected, the application verifies that the firmware is the latest
Firmware* available; and, if needed, downloads the newer firmware automatically.
Manual Download This command enables manual download of firmware.
Firmware*
Hold on Reset prevents the code from running after programming
Release from Reset removes the Reset and allows the code to run
Communication only for use with the MPLAB PM3 programmer
This command opens the PM3 Communication Setting dialog. Use this dialog to
set communications for COM or USB ports. See “PM3 Communication Setting
Dialog” for more information.
* The download of firmware will not occur until the connect/disconnect button is clicked or a programming opera-
tion is performed.

PM3 Communication Setting Dialog

The PM3 Communication Setting dialog is available under the IPE Menu bar, Settings
menu only when the associated check box for Allow “Communication” under Settings
menu is selected in the Advanced Mode, Production Mode dialog.
The MPLAB PM3 must be connected to the PC, using the appropriate cable, prior to
using the PM3 Communication Setting dialog.
This dialog enables selecting the communication port for the MPLAB PM3 programmer
through the IPE.
To use the RS-232 port on the MPLAB PM3, select the COM port option button and use
the drop list to select the available port. Click the refresh button if necessary to view
available ports. Click the Test button to check communication between the IPE and the
MPLAB PM3.
To use USB for the communication port, select the USB option button.
Setting up the COM Port Manually

On some systems, you may need to set up the communications port manually.
On Windows, from the Start menu, select Control Panel, then System and Security.
Under the System settings, click Device Manager. Expand the Ports drop-down list
and double-click on the port you are trying to use. Click the Port Settings tab, and
select the following:
Bits per second: 19200 (baud rate)
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: Hardware
Click Advanced. Uncheck the Use FIFO buffers check box.
Reboot the PC to implement the change.
3.5 HELP MENU

The Help menu provides access to the online user’s guide and information about the
program.

Appendix A. Revision History
Revision A (December 2013)
This is the initial release of this document.
Revision B (August 2015)

Modified Section 1.2 “Software Installation Requirements”. The IPE is now a
separate installation than the MPLAB X IDE.
Modified the description of Production Mode.
In Chapter 2. “General Setup”:
• Added information on new features: Recently Used option in the Family list of
devices and Creating Desktop Shortcuts.
• Added information on Preserve Memory options.
• Added notes regarding MPLAB PM3 programmer environment files.
• Added a note in the description of the Allow Import Hex file option in Table 2-5.
• Added information regarding using the MPLAB PM3 programmer with the option
Allow “Communication” under the Settings menu in Table 2-5.
• Added Special Memory Regions information to Table 2-6.
In Chapter 3. “IPE Reference”:
• Added a note regarding the File>Import>Hex option.

NOTES:

Support
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Please refer to the items discussed here for support issues.
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• Customer Support
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and other language tools. These include all MPLAB C compilers; all MPLAB
assemblers (including MPASM™ assembler); all MPLAB linkers (including
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librarian).
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Index
A Erase All Before Program .................................. 11, 39
Access Method ........................................................ 22 Exit ........................................................................... 33
Advanced Mode ............................................17, 18, 39 Export....................................................................... 33
Allow “Auto Download Firmware”............................. 23 Export Hex File......................................................... 10
Allow “Communication” ............................................ 24 F
Allow “Erase All before Program”............................. 23
Feature Matrix .......................................................... 10
Allow “Verify Device ID before Program................... 23
Features ................................................................... 10
Allow Export Hex...................................................... 23
File Menu ................................................................. 33
Allow Import Environment ........................................ 23
Exit........................................................................ 33
Allow Import Hex File ............................................... 23
Export ................................................................... 33
Allow Import SQTP File............................................ 23
Import.................................................................... 33
Allow Memory Editing and Filling ............................. 24
Fill Memory......................................................... 37, 38
Allow Memory View.................................................. 24
Flash Data................................................................ 10
Apply Vdd Before Vpp.............................................. 26
Forget New Password?............................................ 17
Apply Vpp Before Vdd.............................................. 26
Audible Notification .................................................. 24 G
Auto Download Firmware....................................11, 39 General Settings
Auxiliary Memory...................................................... 10 Apply Vdd Before Vpp .......................................... 26
B Apply Vpp Before Vdd .......................................... 26
Diagnostics ........................................................... 26
Blank Check ............................................................. 10
Disable Operations if SQTP Values are Exhausted .
C 2
Change Password.................................................... 17 6
Change the Password.............................................. 17 Log File ................................................................. 26
Clear All Memory...................................................... 37 Logging Level ....................................................... 26
COM Port PICkit 3 Programmer To Go ................................. 26
Manual Settings.................................................... 40 PICkit 3 Programming Speed ............................... 26
Communication ........................................................ 39 Program Calibration Memory................................ 27
Config Memory......................................................... 10 Program Method ................................................... 26
Create SQTP ........................................................... 11 Program User OTP ............................................... 27
Customer Support .................................................... 44 Secure Segments ................................................. 26
Segments to Program........................................... 26
D Special Memory Regions...................................... 27
Default Password ..................................................... 17 SQTP .................................................................... 26
Desktop shortcuts .................................................... 28 Generate .................................................................. 22
Diagnostics .............................................................. 26 Generate Reports..................................................... 23
Disable Operations if SQTP Values are Exhausted. 26 Generation Method .................................................. 22
Display EEPROM checksum in the output window.. 24
H
Display imported hex checksum with CP=OFF........ 24
Dock Memory View .................................................. 37 Header Board
Documentation Specification ........................................................... 7
Layout..................................................................... 5 Hold on Reset .......................................................... 39
E I
Edit Memory Settings ............................................... 11 Import ....................................................................... 33
Edit Voltage Settings................................................ 11 Import Environment.................................................. 10
EEPROM ................................................................. 11 Import Hex File......................................................... 10
Enable programming operations only if hex file is load- Import SQTP File ..................................................... 10
ed ......................................................................... 24 Internet Address, Microchip ..................................... 43
Environment ............................................................. 21 IPE Feature Matrix ................................................... 10
Erase........................................................................ 10

L Reading, Recommended............................................ 7
Launching the IPE Application ................................. 13 Release from Reset.................................................. 39
Limit the Program Count to ...................................... 23 Remove Read Button ............................................... 24
Location.................................................................... 22 Right-Click Menu ...................................................... 37
Log File .................................................................... 26 Dock...................................................................... 37
Logging Level ........................................................... 26 Fill Memory ........................................................... 37
Print....................................................................... 37
M Undock.................................................................. 37
Manual Download Firmware............................... 11, 39 Run as Administrator........................... 9, 10, 14, 17, 31
Memory Settings ...................................................... 38
S
Modes ...................................................................... 10
Advanced.............................................................. 10 Save Environment .................................................... 11
Production............................................................. 10 Secure Segments..................................................... 26
myMicrochip Personalized Notification Service........ 43 Segments to Program .............................................. 26
Sequential ................................................................ 22
N Setting Up the Programmer...................................... 14
Number of Bytes ...................................................... 22 Settings .................................................................... 25
Number or Parts ....................................................... 22 Settings Menu .......................................................... 39
Advanced Mode .................................................... 39
P
Auto Download Firmware...................................... 39
PICkit 3 Programmer To Go..................................... 26 Communication ..................................................... 39
PICkit 3 Programming Speed................................... 26 Erase All Before Program ..................................... 39
Power ....................................................................... 19 Hold on Reset ....................................................... 39
Power Settings ......................................................... 38 Manual Download Firmware ................................. 39
Print .......................................................................... 37 Release from Reset .............................................. 39
Processor Extension Pak and Header Specification .. 7 Verify Device ID Before Program.......................... 39
Production Mode ................................................ 23, 25 Show Memory .......................................................... 34
Production Mode Settings .............................23, 24, 25 Software Installation Requirements............................ 9
Allow “Auto Download Firmware” ......................... 23 Special Memory Regions ......................................... 27
Allow “Communication”......................................... 24 SQTP.................................................................. 22, 26
Allow “Erase All before Program” ......................... 23 Access Method ..................................................... 22
Allow “Verify Device ID before Program ............... 23 Generation Method ............................................... 22
Allow Export Hex .................................................. 23 Location ................................................................ 22
Allow Import Environment..................................... 23 SQTP Settings
Allow Import Hex File............................................ 23 EEPROM .............................................................. 22
Allow Import SQTP File ........................................ 23 Format for PSV ..................................................... 22
Allow Memory Editing and Filling.......................... 24 Generate ............................................................... 22
Allow Memory View .............................................. 24 Number of Bytes ................................................... 22
Audible Notification ............................................... 24 Number of Parts.................................................... 22
Auxiliary Memory .................................................. 24 Program Memory .................................................. 22
Config Memory ..................................................... 24 Pseudo Random ................................................... 22
Display EEPROM checksum in the output window .. Random ................................................................ 22
2 Raw Data .............................................................. 22
4 RETLW ................................................................. 22
Display imported hex checksum with CP=OFF .... 24 Sequential ............................................................. 22
EEPROM .............................................................. 24 Start Address ........................................................ 22
Flash Data ............................................................ 24 Start Address............................................................ 22
Generate Reports ................................................. 23
Limit the Program Count to................................... 23 T
Program Memory .................................................. 24 Transition Socket
User IDs................................................................ 24 Specification............................................................ 7
Program ................................................................... 10
U
Program Calibration Memory ................................... 27
Program Memory...................................................... 10 Undock Memory View .............................................. 37
Program Method ...................................................... 26 User IDs ................................................................... 11
Program User OTP................................................... 27 V
Pseudo Random ...................................................... 22
Verify ........................................................................ 10
R Verify Device ID Before Program ............................. 39
Random.................................................................... 22 View Memory Settings.............................................. 11
Read......................................................................... 10 View Menu................................................................ 34

Index
Clear All Memory .................................................. 37
Fill Memory ........................................................... 38
Memory Settings................................................... 38
Power Settings ..................................................... 38
Right-Click Menu .................................................. 37
Show Memory....................................................... 34
View Voltage Settings .............................................. 11
W
Web Site, Microchip ................................................. 43

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MPLAB® IPE

(Integrated Programming Environment)

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Information contained in this publication regarding device Trademarks

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

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Processor Extension Pak and Header Specification (DS51292)

Transition Socket Specification (DS51194)

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1.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

FIGURE 1-1: SELECT PROGRAMS DIALOG

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1.3 PROGRAMMING TOOLS SUPPORTED

1.4 IPE MODES

1.4.2 Feature Matrix

TABLE 1-1: FEATURE MATRIX

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2.2 LAUNCHING THE IPE APPLICATION

FIGURE 2-1: IPE MAIN WINDOW

2.2.2 Multiple Instances of IPE

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2.3 SETTING UP THE PROGRAMMER

For information on installing the correct USB drivers for Microsoft

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FIGURE 2-3: CONNECTING THE TOOL

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7. After the tool is successfully connected, proceed to Chapter 3. “IPE Reference”

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2.4 ADVANCED MODE LOGIN

FIGURE 2-5: ADVANCED MODE LOGIN

FIGURE 2-6: CHANGE PASSWORD DIALOG

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2.5 ADVANCED MODE SETTINGS

FIGURE 2-7: ADVANCED MODE, OPERATE DIALOG

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TABLE 2-1: POWER SETTINGS

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TABLE 2-2: MEMORY SETTINGS

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TABLE 2-3: ENVIRONMENT SETTINGS

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TABLE 2-4: SQTP SETTINGS

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2.5.6 Production Mode

TABLE 2-5: PRODUCTION MODE SETTINGS

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FIGURE 2-8: GENERAL SETTINGS OPTIONS

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FIGURE 2-9: PICKIT 3 SETTINGS OPTIONS

FIGURE 2-10: PICKIT 3 PROGRAMMER TO GO DIALOG

2.5.8 Log out