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MSP430F1612 - Cannot access device

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F1612, MSP430-FLASHER

Hi,

I am trying to update software on my MSP-FET430UIF with MSP430F1612 processor inside but when I am using MSP430 Flasher with any commands it only shows following text:

C:/ti/MSP430Flasher_1.3.5/MSP430Flasher.exe -i COM 4 -n MSP430F1612 -m JTAG -e ERASE_ALL -w firmware.txt -v -z [VCC] 
Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * -----/|-------------------------------------------------------------------- * Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * / |__ * Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * /_ / MSP430 Flasher v1.3.5 * Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * | / * Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * -----|/-------------------------------------------------------------------- * Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * Evaluating triggers...done Mon Jul 20 12:10:03 2015: * Checking for available FET debuggers: Mon Jul 20 12:10:04 2015: * Found USB FET @ COM4 <- Selected Mon Jul 20 12:10:04 2015: * Initializing interface @ COM4...done Mon Jul 20 12:10:04 2015: * Checking firmware compatibility: Mon Jul 20 12:10:04 2015: * FET firmware is up to date. Mon Jul 20 12:10:04 2015: * Reading FW version...done Mon Jul 20 12:10:04 2015: * Setting VCC to 3000 mV...done Mon Jul 20 12:10:05 2015: * Accessing device... Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: # Exit: 16 Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: # ERROR: Unknown device Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: * Starting target code execution...done Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: * Disconnecting from device...done Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: * Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: * Driver : closed (Internal error) Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon Jul 20 12:10:09 2015: */

I was looking in this topic https://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp430/f/166/t/339624 but deleting command with JTAG did not work.

CCS's updating work, but after CCS's update I am launching MSPFlasher, it show's that I am using outdated firmware. 

Can you give me some ideas or tips how can I update my software?

  • Hello Adam,

    First of all, are you able to access the device with IDEs such as IAR, CCS, or FET_Pro430? This would help ensure that your 4-wire JTAG is connected correctly. I would also simplify the number of triggers you have, let the MSP430-FLASHER determine the COM port and device type on its own. Each programmer tool uses a slightly different FET firmware version hence why switching between CCS and MSP430-FLASHER requires a firmware "update." I would let the MSP430-FLASHER update the FET with its own firmware version.

    Regards,
    Ryan

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