MP5 Writer
Quick Guide Manual
（Please read the manual carefully before use）
SONiX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.sonix.com.tw
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Preface
Thank you very much for choosing a MP5 Writer to burn. We try our best to design an excellent development tool and
provide perfect after-sales service for you.
The manual is intended to help you to get familiar with respective functions of the MP5 Writer as soon as possible, in
which you may learn contents such as operating methods and failure handling methods and others of the MP5 Writer. In
order to use the writer better, please read the manual carefully before use.
The contents of the manual strive to be comprehensive and accurate, but it is hard to avoid errors or deficiencies, if you
find any errors or ambiguities in the manual, please contact us or send information to sn8fae@sonix.com.tw. But revision of
information such operations are subject to product performance improvement or update without prior notice. You can find
product update information in our company's web site, consult the agent or contact us directly.
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Modification Record
Version
Date
Description
V0.1 2016.1
Draft version；
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Content
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Product Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Function Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Standard Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Product Appearance ..................................................................................................................................... 5
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How to Install ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Software Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................... 7
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On-line Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.1 Operating Steps ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Burning Quantity Statistics ...................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Rolling Code Setting ................................................................................................................................ 18
3.4 Package Query Function ......................................................................................................................... 20
3.5 Language Setting .................................................................................................................................... 24
3.6 Off-line Default Mode Setting .................................................................................................................. 24
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Off-line Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.1 Operating steps and description .............................................................................................................. 26
4.2 Menu and Information Description .......................................................................................................... 26
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1 Test Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.2 On-line Common Failures and Handling Measures ................................................................................ 28
5.3 Off-line Common Failures and Handling Measures ................................................................................ 29
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Warranty Description ........................................................................................................................................ 30
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Product Introduction
The MP5 Writer is a new generation writer updated on the basis of the MP-III Writer and the MP PRO Writer, and
supports to burn all series MCUs of SONiX.
1.1 Features
Plug and play;
Support operations such as on-line or off-line burning;
A removable burning pinboard;
Support to burn files in a case that only USB supplies power;
Switch burning voltages automatically;
Support to analyze MCU without downloading burning files;
1.2 Function Overview
Burn automatically（Blank check + Program + Verify）;
Detect blank chip（Erase）;
Burn program（Program + Verify）;
Verify（Verify）;
Read data（Read ROM）;
Support Rolling Code counting;
Support to burn via Handler machine.
1.3 Standard Configuration
Figure 1-1 Diagram of MP5 Writer and accessories
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1.4 Product Appearance
Figure 1-2 Diagram of MP5 Writer appearance
Digital tube
4-bit digital tube, for displaying the burning information, function indication and operation result.
LEDs
OK（green）: the burning is completed;
FAIL（red）: the burning is failure;
BUSY（yellow）: the burning is undergoing.
Keys
Enter: an executing key, for executing the burning or stopping alarm prompt;
Mode: a mode key, for selecting an operating mode (the mode key can be seen by opening the top cover), as shown in
Figure 1-3;
Figure 1-3 Mode Key
Burning Interface（
（（
（JP5&JP6）
））
）
Burning case chip
Case chip: ≤
≤≤
≤ 48PINs
The MP burning pinboard (as shown in Figure 1-4) of corresponding type is placed on a position of JP5&JP6 (the top
cover of the MP5 Writer should be opened), as shown in Figure 1-5;
The chip should be placed on a Text Tool for burning.
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Figure 1-4 MP burning pinboard Figure 1-5 MP5 Writer + MP burning pinboard
Case chip: ＞
＞＞
＞ 48PINs
For example, LQFP64/LQFP80 needs the corresponding burning pinboard to cooperate with a SOCKET (as shown in
Figure 1-6) of LQFP64/80PIN, and is connected with a position of JP5 via a 20-pin flexible flat cable for burning, as shown in
Figure 1-7;
Figure 1-6 Burning pinboard + LQFP64 burning socket
Figure 1-7 MP5 Writer + Burning pinboard + Socket
Burning COB
The COB chip is directly connected with a position of JP5 via a 20-pin flexible flat cable for burning.
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How to Install
2.1 Software Installation
First, the installation files of the MP5 Writer should be downloaded from the official site of SONiX
(www.sonix.com.tw) by client;
Execute MP5WriterVxxx.exe, and select an install language (simplified Chinese, English), and then install
according to prompts;
Two methods for starting the burning software of the MP5 Writer:
Method I: execute a desktop shortcut;
Method II: execute “start->all programs->MP5 Writer->MP5 Writer”;
USB drive program, which is installed automatically by system; Installation times are varied from different host
machines!
The software and the MP5 Writer are used for downloading the burning files and completing relative burning
operations. Please refer to the related parts for detailed operations.
2.2 Hardware Installation
Open the top shell of the MP5 Writer, and install the MP pinboard of corresponding type, as shown in Figure 2-1;
Figure 2-1 MP5 Writer + MP burning pinboard
If it is greater than 48 pins, it may be connected with the burning pinboard of corresponding type and the
corresponding burning socket via the 20-pin flexible flat cable (no MP burning pinboard is needed at this time), as
shown in Figure 2-2;
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Figure 2-2 MP5 Writer + burning pinboard + Socket
Connect with the MP5 Writer standard power source DC 7.5 V/2A DC power supply;
Connect the MP5 Writer with a PC through A-B or a Micro USB cable;
Communication between the writer and the PC (e.g., operations such as downloading the burning files, on-line
burning and so on), should be performed when characters of “uSb” are displayed by the digital tube (if there is no
such prompt, please re-pair the USB cable or plug out the power line and reinsert);
Execute MP5 Writer.exe, and download the burning files to be burnt into the writer;
In a case that the USB cable is not plugged, after the writer is power on, the digital tube may display “chip model-
software version number” at first, and then display data related with the burning code which are stored in the writer
(including the MCU model and the Checksum value). The data stored in the writer is empty or error, there will be a
prompt of “Err4”, the red light is normally on and accompanied by alarm. At this time, the correct burning files should
be redownloaded.
The arrangement direction of MCU is shown in Figure 2-3 or with reference to a label on the shell of the writer.
Figure 2-3 Diagram of chip arrangement
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On-line Operation
3.1 Operating Steps
Connect the MP5 Writer with a PC through A-B or a Micro USB cable;
Open an operation interface of the MP5 Writer software, as shown in Figure 3-1:
Figure 3-1 MP5 Writer Interface
Interface information is described in Table 3-1:
A Select the model of MCU and download a menu of burning code;
B Region for displaying the model and name of MCU
C
Region for displaying
the version of burning drive program;
D
Region for displaying
the path of the burning file and the file name;
E
Region for displaying
Checksum
of the burning file;
If the encryption option is enabled, Checksums which are encrypted and not encrypted
are displayed, or only Checksum which is not encrypted is displayed;
F
Region for displaying
the code option information of the burning file;
G
R
egion for
selecting
the operation functional buttons;
H
Region for displaying
the information of executing
an
operation
;
I Region for displaying the progress bar of executing an operation;
J Region for displaying time spent in executing an operation;
K
Region for displaying the counting of auto burnings, click “ ” to clear the counting;
L
Set a parameter of Rolling Code, note: it is set only when the Rolling Code is
used;
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M
Package
query
function region;
N
Auxiliary function selection region, including language setting, off
-
line default mode
setting, user manual query and other functions;
O
Region for displaying
the
USB connecting state (the green denotes that USB is
connected, and the red denotes that USB is not connected);
Table 3-1 MP5 Writer Interface Description
Select the menu of “Device/Load SN8”, and then select the series, model and burning file of MCU to be operated
(taking SN8P2501B for example) in the popup option box, as shown in Figures 3-2, 3-3:
Figure 3-2 Select series and model of MCU
Note: it is not necessary to select package here!
Letter following the chip refers to the package type, which can refer to Table 3-2:
Simplified
Letter
Corresponding
package type
of chip
K
SK
-
DIP
P
P
-
DIP
S
SOP
X
SSOP
T
TSSOP
Q
QFP
F
LQFP
J
QFN
Table 3-2 Package Abbreviation Description
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Figure 3-3 Select the burning file to be burnt
After the burning file to be burnt is selected, the MP5 Writer will automatically update the Firmware and download
the burning file into the writer;
The displayed information is shown in Figures 3-4, 3-5:
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Figure 3-4 In a process of updating Firmware & downloading the burning file
Note: Never remove the power adapter and USB cable at this time, until “download file successfully” is prompted by
the PC!
Figure 3-5 Firmware update is completed, the burning file is downloaded successfully
After the burning file is downloaded successfully, all supported functions may be turned to clickable states;
If the user only wants to “detect blank chip” or “read” but “burn”, the burning file may be not downloaded from the
above interface, as shown in Figure 3-6:
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Figure 3-6 Interface of not downloading the burning file
In the function, the interface of downloading the burning file successfully is shown in Figure 3-7:
Figure 3-7 The burning file is updated successfully
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Note: in the function (not downloading the burning file), “AutoProgram”, “Program” or “Verify” is not supported!
Based on the above operations, after the chip is placed in the Text Tool, the MCU may be operated on-line;
Click the button of “Auto Program”, the MP5 Writer may execute “detecting blank chip”, “burning program” and
“checking the burning” sequentially; and the information prompted by the interface of PC is shown in Figure 3-8:
Figure 3-8 Interface of successful “Auto Program”
Click the button of “Blank Check” to perform a blank check for chip, and the information is shown in Figure 3-9:
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Figure 3-9 Interface of successful “Blank Check”
Click the button of “Program” to burning or check the chip, and the information is shown in Figure 3-10:
Figure 3-10 Prompt information of “Program” operation
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Click the button of “Verify”, to check whether the data in the chip is consist with the downloaded burning file:
if so, the prompt information bar of the PC may display the following image, as shown in Figure 3-11:
Figure 3-11 Interface of prompt information, if “Verify” is correct
If not, the error address and data may be displayed (five items of error information may be listed at most), and the
interface is shown in Figure 3-12:
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Figure 3-12 Interface of prompt information, if “Verify” is error
Click the button of “Read”, to read the data in ROM of the chip (if the MUC is encrypted, only half of data in the ROM
may be read) and display in the information bar (as shown in Figure 3-13);
Meanwhile, a .BBB file will be generated and stored in the directory where the burning file is located, and the naming
rule of the burning file is that: the name of burning file _Year_Month_Date Time_Minute_Second_Checksum;
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Figure 3-13 Functional Interface of “Read”
3.2 Burning Quantity Statistics
In the on-line mode, operations of “Auto Program” and “Program” may count the numbers of successes and failures in
operation;
In Figure 3-14, it may display the numbers of successes and failures after the operation of “Auto Program” is executed;
Execute the operation of “ ”, to clear the numbers of successes and failures.
Figure 3-14 Counter in on-line mode
3.3 Rolling Code Setting
After the burning file having Rolling Code is downloaded, AP may automatically pop up the window of Rolling Code
parameters;
In the window, the initial value and step value of Rolling Code may be reset, as shown in Figure 3-15:
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Figure 3-15 Interface of setting Rolling Code parameters
After the Rolling Code parameters are set successfully, the button of “Rolling Code” may be in the clickable state;
The Rolling Code parameters may be reset by the button, as shown in Figure 3-16:
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