Contents

Notice to Development Tools Customers 2. Introduction 2.1. Conventions Used in This Guide 2.2. Recommended Reading 3. MPLAB IPE Overview 3.1. IPE Defined 3.2. Software Installation Requirements 3.3. Programming Tools Supported 3.4. IPE Modes 4. General Setup 4.1. Launching the MPLAB IPE Application 4.2. Setting Up the Programmer 4.3. Advanced Mode Login 4.3.1. Logging In 4.3.2. Changing the Password 4.3.3. Staying Logged In 4.4. Advanced Mode Settings 4.4.1. Operate 4.4.2. Power 4.4.3. Memory 4.4.4. Environment 4.4.5. SQTP 4.4.6. Production 4.4.7. Settings 4.4.8. Logout 5. MPLAB IPE Reference 5.1. IPE Main Window 5.2. File Menu 5.2.1. File>Export 5.2.2. File>Import 5.2.3. File>Exit 5.3. Settings Menu 5.3.1. Understanding the Settings Menu Commands 5.3.2. Save Firmware into PM3 SD Card 5.3.2.1. Points To Be Considered: 5.3.3. PM3 Communication Setting Dialog 5.4. View Menu 5.4.1. Memory Settings 5.4.2. Power Settings 5.4.3. Transfer from PM3 5.4.4. Transfer to PM3 5.4.5. Read Device ID 5.4.6. View PM3 Socket Info 5.5. Tools Menu 5.5.1. Device Actions 5.5.2. Packs 5.5.3. Manage Network Tools 5.5.4. Plugins 5.5.5. Plugins Download 5.5.6. Hardware Tool Emergency Firmware Boot Recovery Utility 5.6. Window Menu 5.6.1. Output 5.6.2. Target Memory Views 5.6.3. Reset Windows 5.7. Help Menu 6. Revision History 7. Support 7.1. Warranty Registration 7.2. Microchip Web Site 7.3. Personalized Notification Service 7.4. Customer Support The Microchip Website Product Change Notification Service Customer Support Product Identification System Microchip Devices Code Protection Feature Legal Notice Trademarks Quality Management System Worldwide Sales and Service