BeeHive204AP (ord.no. 60-0055)

Extremely fast universal 4x 48-pindrive concurrent multiprogramming system - the core for automated programmers and automatic test equipments (ATE).

• - industrial version of BeeHive204 programmer for usage in automated programmers and ATE machines
• - four independent universal programming sites (BeeProg2 based) in one unit
• - extremely fast programming, one of the fastest programmers in this category. Programs 64Mbit NOR Flash memory less than 9 seconds and 1Gbit NAND Flash less than 70 sec.
• - two BeeHive204AP units can be attached to one control PC to better utilize programming workplace
• - (option) Windows Embedded OS driven BeeHive204AP control unit serve two BeeHive204AP programmers
• - one software can serve up to 64 programming sites in one automated programmer (16x BeeHive204AP programmers)
• - comfortable and easy to use control program, works with all versions of MS Windows from Windows XP to Windows 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) running at x86/x64 compatible PC
• - implementation into available 3rd party automated programmers and ATE machines using simple remote control
• - unique quick reaction to customer's needs - software update can be ready within a day from request by OnDemand software
• - made in Slovakia
• - warranty - 3 years

BeeHive204AP        

• AP1 programming modules
• Accessories: Calibration test pod, Vacuum pen, ...

Features

• BeeHive204AP is an industrial version of BeeHive204 programmer for usage in automated programmers. The differences are:
  
  
  • the dimensions of the BeeHive204AP programmer are reduced - compared to the BeeHive204 - in intent to minimize overhead of the handler's arm movement
  • more mechanically stable case to be immune against vibration during operation. The case of BeeHive204AP is prepared to be fastened from top or from bottom of programmer body into automated programmer working place
  • different construction of programming modules, stable enough for insert/replace chips by mechanical arm and also that allow to keep identical position of ZIF socket also after replacing of the module
• BeeHive204AP can be implemented into automated programmer (also as a replacement of obsolete programming unit(s) inside) and into ATE machines by two ways
  
  
1) using of standard PC, for example BeeHive204AP can be connected to the control PC of automated programmer.


• up to 2 BeeHive204AP can be attached to one computer using USB hub or USB ports of the PC
• see please BeeHive204 description for other details of this implementation
2) using BeeHive204AP control unit (option)


• Up to 2 BeeHive204AP programmers are controlled by BeeHive204AP control unit. The BeeHive204AP control unit is Windows Embedded OS driven computer, optimized for industrial environment.
The selected way of the BeeHive204AP implementation into automated programmer or handler depends mainly on the type of chips you plan to program. Let's assume, the mechanical arm movement time, from picking up chip from the input tray (tape, ...) to chip insertion into ZIF socket of programmer, including fine positioning by camera, is 5 seconds. The time between chip removing from ZIF socket of the programmer and placement of chip to output tray (tape, ...) is 3s. Together it is 8 seconds, multiplied 7 sites (until one site is served, 7 sites are working) it is 56 seconds. Because the high programming speed of BeeHive204AP, only really large memories have programming time that exceed this time - and then the usage of BeeHive204AP control unit is needed for totally balanced performance of both programming system and handler.


• If more than two BeeHive204AP programmers is necessary to implement into automated programmer, then more control PC is necessary to use. Whole system is scalable up to 64 programming sites in one automated programming system by multiplying of BeeHive204AP programmers and the control PCs. Maximal configuration comprise of 16x BeeHive204AP programmers. One control computer in the system serve as a master unit. Here is running also multiprogramming control software, serialization engine and interface to the host system. Interfacing of control PCs in whole network is done over standard LAN.
• Implementation of BeeHive204AP into available 3rd party automated programmers and handlers (off-board IC testing ATE machines) is using simple remote control of the PG4UWMC control software. Implementation of BeeHive204AP into ATE machines for on-board IC programming and for on-board manual programming (using bed-of-nails) is using remote control of PG4UW software. There exist examples of implementation for standard programming languages for both ways of remote control and of course we are ready to help customers with this task.
• For other (standard) parameters of BeeHive204AP programmer, see please description of BeeHive204.
• For manual programming, we recommend to use BeeHive204 programmer, mainly due to wider range of programming adapters.
• BeeHive204AP programming modules have schematics identical like programming adapters for BeeHive204 programmer, but these modules are mechanically designed for perfect stability at the top of the programmer and also in intent to keep identical position if the programming module is exchanged.
  The list of BeeHive204AP programming modules is identical like BeeHive204 programming adapters, except the programming adapters that use ClamShell version of the ZIF socket (mainly adapters for BGA packages). We're continuously working on the finding of proper open-top ZIF sockets for such programming adapters.
  



GENERAL

Documentation

• User manual for BeeHive204AP/BeeHive204AP-AU and BeeProg2AP multiprogramming system (pdf)

PC system requirements

• Common, software related requirements
• Programmer hardware related requirements:
  • either one USB port, 2.0 compatible

Operation

• external power supply unit: operating voltage 100-240V AC rated, 90-264 VAC max., 47-63 Hz. Output voltage: 15V
• power consumption max. 60W active
• dimensions of BeeHive204AP programmer: 310x205x61 mm ( 12.2 x 8.1 x 2.4 inch). Dimensions were measured without programming module inserted and does not include projections. Total height of BeeHive204AP programmer with programming module inserted depends on ZIF socket height and can vary between 80-90mm.
• weight of BeeHive204AP programmer: 3.5kg (7.72 lb)
• operating temperature: 5°C ÷ 40°C (41°F ÷ 104°F)
• operating humidity: 20%..80%, non condensing

Package includes (programmer and standard accessories):

• - BeeHive204AP programmer
• - external power supply unit 100-240V AC to 15V/4.3A DC (1x)
• - power cord (Europe / USA / Japan) (1x)
• - USB connection cable PC-programmer (1x)
• - diagnostic pod for ZIF socket selftest of the programmer (1x)
• - diagnostic pod for ISP connector selftest of the programmer (1x)
• - calibration test pod (1x)
• - ISP cable (4x)
• - programming module fixating screw (8x)
• - AP1 anti-dust cover (4x)
• - CD with software and user's manual
• - calibration test report
• - sticker "Elnec programmer inside" (2x)
• - sticker register your programmer (1x)
• - brochure Notes about ESD (1x)
• - transport case

Bonus:

• Gift (surprise)

Programmer price also includes

• free technical support (hot line)
• free life-time software update via Internet