How to use Kelstart Plus?

• The KELSTART Plus PIC programmer is identical to the PICSTART PLUS as far as all communication protocols are concerned. MPLAB considers the KELSTART Plus to be a PICSTART PLUS and as such there is no separate software to install. Getting the KELSTART Plus to work with MPLAB may be as simple as a mouse click.
• While connecting programmer to com port, always connect serial cable first and then power connector.
• To install the KELSTART Plus programmer into MPLAB click on the "PICSTART PLUS" menu and then select "ENABLE Programmer."

• If either of the above menu options are disabled or "grayed out" then MPLAB has been installed without the PICSTART plus support files. In this case MPLAB must be reinstalled with the PICSTART plus support files.

• To include the PICSTART plus support files run the MPLAB setup program. When the "SELECT COMPONENTS" screen is displayed, ensure the "PICSTART plus support files" option is ticked. This is all that is required. Continue with and finish the MPLAB installation and MPLAB will now be ready to drive your KELSTART Plus PIC programmer!

How to insert microcontrollers in ZIF socket?

• Pin 1 of any microcontroller should go in Pin 1 of ZIF socket. Pin 1 position is indicated on KELSTART Plus.

• While inserting the IC in ZIF socket, keep ZIF lever in vertical position. When the IC is inserted in socket, pull the lever down to horizontal position. This will lock the IC in socket.