Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP-FET, MSP430FG4619, UNIFLASH
I was attempting to program an older product that we have had for about 12 years. It is built using the MSP430F4619. The design works great and have not had issues programming it in the past. We have not made any changes in about 4 years. I recently needed to make a change in the code. I use IAR as my programmer / code debugging tool. I also use Elprotronic in the manufacturing cells when we build devices. I have been using both tools with current designs using other of the MASP430 devices. I have both an old Gray FET Tool and a newer Black FET Tool. To obtain a base line, on the software, I attempted to download/debug the last code release to the device using IAR [7.12.2] and the newer Black FET tool which worked when last used with IAR [6.20]. It was unable to program the device and often locked up the IAR application; complaining of communication issues. I also tried Elprotronic to program the product using the .r43 file. It also was unable to program the device. In trying to chase down the problem, I contacted both IAR and Elprotronic and I first tried response from Elprotronic. They had me try a few options updating and checking to insure the MSP430.dll and FET tool firmware matched. None of the steps offered worked. I indicated I had an older gray FET tool from TI and Elprotronic suggested I try using it. It did require a firmware update, but it worked. I then used the same older FET tool with IAR and it worked.
I then tried the black FET tool again [tried 2 different black FET tools]. I get Communication error and complaining about the setting for Spy-by wire and JTAG issues. Why does the old gray tool work, but the newer black tool does not work? How can I get the Black FET tool to work? Is there a new MSP430.dll update for the black FET tool that addresses this? What changed from the release of the MSP430.dll that was used with IAR 6.20 and the one release currently?
