PMF18WE1 Microchip Technology, PMF18WE1 Datasheet - Page 75

• Manufacturer Part Number: PMF18WE1
• Description: PROCESSOR MODULE FOR ICE4000
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology

Specifications of PMF18WE1

• Module/board Type: Processor Module
• Product: Microcontroller Modules
• Core Processor: PIC18F6585/6680/8585/8680
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: ICE4000
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

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INTRODUCTION
HIGHLIGHTS
COMMON PROBLEMS/FAQ
This section is designed to help you troubleshoot any problems, errors or issues you
encounter while using MPLAB ICE 4000. If none of this information helps you, please
see the Preface for ways to contact Microchip Technology.
This chapter discusses the following:
• Common Problems/FAQ
• Error Messages
• Limitations
The following are problems and issues that many users may encounter when using the
emulator system.
• Communications cannot be established with MPLAB ICE 4000
• MPLAB ICE 4000 driver not loaded on installation
• Single stepping extremely slow when programmer enabled
• Single stepping extremely slow
• Program Memory appears correct, but the file registers and program execution do
• Program keeps resetting
• On reset, an error message appears saying that there was an error resetting the
• Power light is blinking
Communications cannot be established with MPLAB ICE 4000
(1) Check the port.
Open the Settings dialog (Debugger>Settings) and select the Ports tab.
Verify that the port specified in MPLAB IDE is the port you are using, i.e., make sure
MPLAB ICE 4000 is plugged into the correct communications port.
(2) Check target clock/power.
If you are using target clock, select emulator clock (Debugger>Settings, Clock tab,
uncheck “Use Target Board Clock”) and see if you can establish communications. If so,
there may be a problem with the target clock.
If you are using target power, select emulator power (Debugger>Settings, Power tab,
select “Processor Power From Emulator”) and see if you can establish
communications. If so, there may be a problem with the target power.
not appear to work correctly.
processor and to check power.
Appendix A. Troubleshooting
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USER’S GUIDE
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ICE 4000
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