10.2.2 Indicator Lights Strip

The expected start-up sequence for the MPLAB PICkit 5 debugger is:

  1. Purple - steady on for approximately 4 seconds.
  2. Blue - steady on. The debugger is ready.

The indicator light strip has the following significance.

Table 10-1. Typical Light Strip Descriptions
ColorDescription
BluePower is connected; debugger in standby.
OrangePower target circuit from PICkit 5 checked.
GreenPower target circuit from PICkit 5 unchecked.
RedLit when the debugger has failed.

The following tables provide descriptions of the indicator lights and bootloader errors.

Table 10-2. Additional Light Strip Descriptions
ColorDescription
BluePower is connected; debugger in standby.
OrangePower target circuit from PICkit 5 checked (see Table 9-5).
GreenPower target circuit from PICkit 5 unchecked (see Table 9-5).
PurpleBootloader is running.
YellowDebugger is busy.
RedAn operation has failed.
PurpleFast blink indicates the time window for forcing the debugger into Bootload mode.
Table 10-3. Bootloader Error Descriptions
Bootloader ErrorsDescription
Red, slow blinkPower accessing the debugger’s serial EEPROM.
Red, fast blinkBootloader API commands cannot be processed.
White, fast blinkA runtime exception occurred in the tool firmware.