When using the RS232 port on the device:
- Check that the cable is connected to both the PC and the programmer.
- Be sure to use a crossed cable (null-modem).
- Be sure to set the correct baud rate on the used serial port.
When using the USB connection via the VCP driver:
- The VCP driver from Renesas needs to be installed on the PC.
- A USB cable must be connected between the PC and the mini-USB connector on the programmer device.
- Check that a “Renesas FP5 Virtual COM Port” is listed in the Devices and Printers view on the PC.
General:
- Check that the programmer device is switched on.
- Check that there is no error-message in programmer device display and that neither the BUSY LED nor the ERROR LED is lit or blinking.
- Try switching the programmer device off and then back on again.