The programmer supports the following control methods:

• Standalone Mode - Keypad and LCD controlled (no PC)
• Development Mode - Controlled via PC Software - Equinox Development Suite (EDS)
• Project Upload Mode - PC Controlled
• ISP-PRO - Production Software (chargeable upgrade)
• ASCII Text Communications Protocol (RS232 Serial control - chargeable upgrade)

The FS2009(SAM7) supports the following Target Interfaces / Algorithms:

• AT91SAM7 JTAG In-System Programming (ISP)

A special AT91SAM7 ISP cable has been developed which connects between an Equinox portable ISP programmer and any AT91SAM7 Target System which features the ARM 20-way IDC 'debug connector'.

• High-speed In-System Programming (ISP) support of Atmel AT91SAM7 microcontrollers
• Uses the standard ARM JTAG Debug Interface for programming 
• Programs the on-chip FLASH Memory of AT91SAM7 devices
• Very high-speed programming due to local data storage and optimised programming algorithms
• Programmers can be used in "Standalone Mode" (no PC) - Up to 64 SAM7S Programming Projects can be stored inside an FS2003, FS2009, PPM3-MK2, PPM4-MK1 or ISPnano programmer
• Supports high-speed program / verify of the on-chip FLASH in a singe operation.
• Optimised Erase operations blanks the on-chip FLASH in less than 200ms
• Supports programming of non volatle Fuse Bits
• Supports blowing of the "Security Fuse" to protect code from being read out
• Supports reading of the FLASH 'Page Lock Bits'

In ‘Standalone Mode’, the FS2009 is controlled via the push buttons on the front panel of the programmer - no PC connection is required. The programmer LCD and the LED Status Indicators are used to display the current status of the programmer. It is possible to select from 1 of 64 previously uploaded Programming Projects and then to repeatedly execute this project to program a batch of devices.

In Standalone Mode...

• Programmer is completely portable as no PC connection is required
• Programmer supports storage up to 64 independent Programming Projects in the non-volatile On-board 4Mbits FLASH Memory Store .
• The operator simply selects the required project using LCD and keypad
• Each project name is version controlled showing the project name, date, firmware revision and build date. e.g. myproject-240402-2.3.4.12
• Single key auto-program mode
• Simple PASS / FAIL response with diagnostics on program failure
• Operator can not inadvertently change the programming data or settings

 To configure the programmer for Standalone Mode...

• A Project Collection containing 1 - 64 Programming Projects must be uploaded on a one-off basis to the programmer using the EQTools PC software
• This is a single file which can be easily distributed to remote sites. It contains all projects, Hex File data, Fuse information etc. 

• Programmer is controlled from the PC via EQTools - Equinox Development Suite (EDS) Software
• Ideal for use in a Development Environment
• Supports manual writing / reading of FLASH / EEPROM memory areas
• Supports manual writing / reading of Fuses and Security Fuses
• All projects can be developed and tested on a real device before uploading a Programming Project to the programmer
• Tested Programming Projects can then be uploaded to the Programmer for use in Standalone Mode 

This mode allows a pre-compile Project Collection to be uploaded to the on-board 'FLASH Memory Store'. The programmer can store up to 32 MBits of Project Information which is held indefinitely in non-volatile FLASH Memory. It is possible to upload up to 64 Programming Projects to the programmer, each of which can be for a different target device. A simple 'Upload Wizard' allows field personnel to upload single or multiple Programming Projects as part of Project Collections.

The Programmer supports the following powering options:

• Target System can supply power to the programmer: 3.0 - 5.0V @ 50mA
• Programmer can supply power to the Target System: 5.0V @ 300mA
• Programmer and Target System can be Independently Powered

The Programmer comes with a 9V DC Power Supply which is regulated down to +5.0V inside the programmer.

• In SPI mode, there are 2 x Spare I/O pins for custom use
• In UART mode, there is 1 x Spare I/O pins for custom use
• The spare I/O pin(s) can be used for controlling circuitry on the user Target System including Chip Selects, additional RESET control lines, Watchdog Timers etc.

The FS2009(SAM7) supports fast programming of Target Devices via the JTAG algorithm. 

The programmer is capable of performing a multi-project Programming Sequence in Standalone Mode as follows: 

• Program Test Firmware
• Execute Target Firmware
• Wait for Target Firmware to finish
• Program Production Firmware

This powerful functionality allows the programmer to be used as part of an In-Circuit Test procedure where the Target Firmware must be allowed to execute in order to eg. calculate some calibration values. The programmer initially programs some 'Test Firmware' into the Target Device and then allows the Target to run this firmware and waits for this firmware to finish executing. The real 'Production Firmware' is then programmed into the Target Device.

• AT91SAM7A - ARM7 FLASH Microcontroller
• AT91SAM7L (Low Power) Series - ARM7 FLASH Microcontroller
• AT91SAM7S - ARM7 FLASH Microcontroller
• AT91SAM7SE - ARM7 FLASH Microcontroller
• AT91SAM7X - ARM7 FLASH Microcontroller
• AT91SAM7XC - ARM7 FLASH Microcontroller

Please note:
Not all devices may be supported within a family.
Please see the Detailed Device Support List for a list of all devices which the product supports.