MSP430G2230: MSP Flasher fails with "Could not set device Vcc"

Graham Knap

Part Number: MSP430G2230
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP-FET

We have recently begun production of a new device based on an MSP430 microcontroller. We are using an MSP-FET and MSP Flasher to program the devices.

Our production staff programmed approximately 50 devices earlier this week. Today, I received a report that it wasn't working. I exchanged the MSP-FET device, and this solved the problem. I'm now testing the problematic MSP-FET on my development PC, and it's not working here either.

I use this command line:

MSP430Flasher.exe -w MyProgram.hex -v -g -z [VCC]

It pauses for an unusually long time at "Setting VCC to 3000 mV", then reports "Exit: 44", "ERROR: Could not set device Vcc".

At this time, we sometimes also receive a Windows error message: "One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it."

We were previously using MSP Flasher 1.3.15. I upgraded to version 1.3.20 today, and allowed it to upgrade the firmware on our MSP-FET devices. This did not make any difference that I could see.

Can you offer any advice? Thanks.

over 6 years ago

0 Dennis Lehman over 6 years ago

TI__Guru 68151 points

Hello Graham,

Is the MSP430FET tool one of the earlier "gray" colored box or the newer "black" color?

0 Graham Knap over 6 years ago in reply to Dennis Lehman

Prodigy 50 points

It's black. I think we purchased these two MSP-FETs about a year ago.

0 Dennis Lehman over 6 years ago in reply to Graham Knap

TI__Guru 68151 points

Thanks Graham,

I'm looking into what we can do for you.

0 Luis RC over 6 years ago in reply to Dennis Lehman

TI__Genius 16840 points

Hi Graham,

Have you tried the recovery (Cold Boot) process mentioned in the MSP Debuggers user's guide (section 5.6.5.3)? Can you try using it both with CCS and MSP Flasher after doing the recovery process?

Regards,

Luis R

0 Luis RC over 6 years ago in reply to Luis RC

TI__Genius 16840 points

By the way, if the problem persists, you can find TI's return policy here.

Regards,

Luis R

0 Graham Knap over 6 years ago in reply to Luis RC

Prodigy 50 points

Hi Luis,

I will look into this now.

I do not currently have CCS. Is that really needed? I would prefer not to install additional software.

-- Graham

0 Luis RC over 6 years ago in reply to Graham Knap

TI__Genius 16840 points

Hi Graham,

CCS is not needed, but it's more of a recommendation to check if the issue persists using both tools.

Regards,

Luis R

0 Graham Knap over 6 years ago in reply to Graham Knap

Prodigy 50 points

Hi Luis,

The photo on page 20 of SLAU647M.pdf does not quite match the appearance of my MSP-FET.

Is the reset jumper location now called J2? I'd have to solder two pins to the board, which is no problem, except that I won't likely have time today. I'd also like to know that doing so won't void whatever warranty is applicable here.

-- Graham