VersaKit-30xx

5.4 Getting Started Using the Versa Ware JTAG Software

Once the software is installed, it can be run directly from the setup program, or by clicking on the Versa Ware JTAG

shortcut created during the installation process.

5.4.1

Versa Ware JTAG programming interface

Upon startup, the software will attempt to connect to the VJTAG-USB interface.

Action Toolbar

File Information Window

Status Bar

Figure 21: Versa Ware JTAG programming interface

Most of the functions provided by the Versa Ware JTAG software are executable via the action toolbar.

To download a HEX file into the VRS51L3074:

1. Ensure that the Versa-JTAG interface is properly connected to the H2 header of the development board.

2. Click on the synchronize

button. The status bar should show: “VRS51L3074-40-Q waiting for instruction”.

3. Click open

to select the HEX file to be programmed into the VRS51L3074.

4. Click erase then program

to erase and program the Flash. By default, after this process is complete, the

program will start.

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