No USB FET was found

I have the same issue with the eZ430-RF2500T, and going through the otherwise excellent tutorial http://e2e.ti.com/forums/t/65.aspx it fails with the same error.

I have the same issue with TMS320F2809. 

I'm compiling an exemple from CCSv5 : msp430*21*2_timera_PWM

Also I have the same problem.

I am trying to debug the hello world program as described in http://software-dl.ti.com/dsps/dsps_public_sw/sdo_ccstudio/CCSv4/Demos/helloworld.htm using CCSv4.2.1 (Full version). I have the MSP-FET430UIF installed, and it shows up without problems in my connected deviced in Windows 7 64bit. As a target board I have the MSP-EXP430F5438 experimenter board.

 Every time I try to debug, the following error pops up:

"Error initializing emulator:
No USB FET was found" 

This although it is successfully installed as "MSP-FET430UIF - CDC (COM10)"

Does anyone have a solution or know why this happens?

Michiel,

it might be that a other process is already accessing the FET Tool.

Can you try to read out the current Firmware version of the FET Tool by using the free Elprotronic FET-Pro430 Tool: http://www.elprotronic.com/files/FET-Pro430-Lite-Setup.zip

Tools --> Read MSP-FET430UIF Firware version

If you are able to read the Firmware version, it means that the PC<--->FET Tool communication works correctly, otherwise there might be some issues with the FET driver. You could alo try to reinstall them. The FET drivers are already included in the CCS installation folder but you can also get them from here: http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_JTAG_Interface_USB_Driver#FET430UIF_Low-Level_USB_CDC_Drivers

Hope this helps.

BR,

Mo.

Mo,

Thank you for the tips.

I have been able to get the FET working now. Reinstalling the drivers did not work, even though I got the newest drivers from the TI website.

Manually moving the driver's 2 DLL files ("HIL.dll" & "MSP430.dll") to the correct folder ("C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\ccsv4\DebugServer\drivers" for me).

The problem probably occurred because the FET has been used with CCSv5, which updated the FET's firmware, while I am using CCSv4, which (out of the box) seems to be incompatible with the new firmware.

 Regards,

Michiel 

Hello all,

I am also facing the similar issue with "MSP-FET FLASH EMULATION TOOL". 

I already had an  "MSP 430 FET UIF USB DEBUGGER" which worked well. As i was in need for another debugger i have placed and order with TI's official site and i was sent this particular device, which is in total black color and the usb type in device is also seems to be changed. The device was labeled as " Serial : 1401003FA" . Also on the front panel it says "MSP-FET FLASH EMULATION TOOL"

I tried to use with the FET PRO LITE software  v3.2 which was working in VCP mode with old debugger which was working fine, Now when i connect my new debugger i can not flash my device. 

When i try to launch with the CCS v4 ( I cannot upgrade to other CCS versions due to application limitations) i am facing an issue with "Error Initializing emulator, no usb-fet was found" message. 

where as i could debug with my old debugger, Can any one suggest me what needs to be taken care to make work with my new debugger.

Regards

Ranjan.D

Bangalore

The black FET is 2^nd generation FET with EnergyTrace. It is no longer based on an MSP430F1612/TUSB combo but has a different, directly USB capable MSP.
AFAIK, only drivers with the new CDC driver model are available for it, and it won’t work with CCSv4 and the VCP model it uses.

Hello Michael,

As per your reply i understand that the black fet will not solve my purpose, Can you suggest me any workaround for this issue to work for CCSv4 and with VCP model  or is it possible for a replacement of the device which would solve my purpose (as i had bought the device from TI ) .

FYR: here is the link which i fallowed 

http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/microcontrollers_16-bit_32-bit/msp/tools_software.page#tools

Kindly suggest me on this.

Regards

Ranjan.D

Bangalore

It isn’t likely (but not impossible) that someone releases VCP drivers for the new FET. Officially, the older compiler is no longer supported, so why writing PC drivers as well as a firmware for the new FET that supports the old debug library interface?

Maybe it is possible to still get an old FET, if you explicitly ask for it. Or swap your new one with someone who works with a newer compiler and doesn’t care whether grey or black FET (or likes the EnergyTrace feature). You’ll have to downgrade the FET then, as it will likely have been update to CDC driver model already. (search the board for instructions)

I agree that having to update a $800 compiler license just to use a $100 replacement part, isn’t fun.