Supports wide range of EPROM sizes:
The PROMinator is capable of replacing EPROMs ranging in density from 16K (2K x 8) up to 4M (512K x 8).

Supports multiple images:
The PROMinator is capable of storing multiple data images. The desired image may be selected by a rotary DIP switch. The default configuration will include the ability to store 8 different image files ranging in size from 2K bytes up to 128K bytes.  Custom configurations other than default will of course be avilable.  The limit on image sizes will be a minimum of 256 bytes and a maximum of 512K bytes. 

The rotary DIP switch may be connected to the PROMinator board via a ribbon cable, or may be mounted directly to the PROMinator board.  Three options are available for a remote rotary DIP switch:
1- "Basic" panel-mountable rotary switch assembly without display (see Fig. 3).
2- with blue display (RAD, see Fig. 4).
3- in 1.38"(35mm) x 2.13"(54.1mm) x 0.58"(14.7mm) black plastic enclosure with blue display and dimmer switch (RAD-E, see Fig. 5).

Ease of use:
Included with PROMinator is a very simple Windows application for "downloading" an image to the PROMinator. Simply connect the parallel port of a PC to the PROMinator, open a binary image file (.BIN extension) and click the program button. A few short seconds later your PROMinator is ready for action (download time will of course depend on the image size, but will always be MUCH faster than an equivalent EPROM). The PROMinator software will automatically verify the contents of the image that was downloaded WITHOUT the need for a bi-directional parallel port. Prominator software may be downloaded here.

Small Size:

The PROMinator's overall dimensions measure 2.92" x 1.6".  This allows it to fit INSIDE GM C3 as well as P4 ECMs.  (Note: for compatibility with MEMCAL equipped ECMs a MEMCAL adapter will be required. See Fig. 6)  

The parallel port connector is accessable via the ECM's EPROM cover plate.  A ribbon cable may be extended from the PROMinator board inside the ECM to a convient location inside the vehicle for easy access via a laptop PC.  This allows the ECM to remain in it's factory location, yet remain accessible for programming.

 

Real-time "On-The-Fly" programming: 

The "Pro" version of the PROMinator will have the ability to re-program the data contents "on-the-fly".  System operation will not be interrupted during programming of the flash ROM.  PROMinator will also be avilable in a "standard" version.  With the standard version data communications between the target system (ECM microprocessor for example) and the PROMinator's flash ROM will be interrupted during programming..  In the case of an automotive OBD system this means that the ECM will go into "limp-home" mode during programming (approximately 2 seconds for a 4K data image), and will automatically recover with the new ROM contents upon successful programming of the PROMinator's flash ROM.  

Pricing:
PROMinator Pro: $275
PROMinator Std: $175
Basic rotary DIP switch: $15
RAD rotary DIP switch: $20
RAD-E rotary DIP switch: $25
MEMCAL adapter: $35

 

NOTE: PROMinator is NOT approved for use on emissions-controlled vehicles.  

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