Get Started with the MCSPTE1AK116

2.1 Download the Development Kit - Application Software

The software package includes projects for most typical hardware configurations.

Download MCSPTE1AK116 Application SW

Note: The installation process will ask you also to downloading the latest version of the Automotive Math and Motor Control Library Set.

2.2 Get the Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

MCSPTE1AK116 performs better when using S32 Design Studio IDE for Arm^®

Note: Check the S32 Design Studio page for the latest version.

Download S32 DESIGN STUDIO IDE

2.3 Get the Run-Time Debugging Tool

MCSPTE1AK116 evaluation board performs better when using the FreeMASTER tool for run-time debugging.

Note: Check the FreeMASTER page for the latest version.

Download FreeMASTER tool

You can watch the video or follow the below step-by-step guide to set up your MCSPTE1AK116:

3.1 Set Up Jumpers in your S32K116EVB evaluation board

3.2 Set Up Jumpers in your DEVKIT-MOTORGD evaluation board

3.3 Configure S32K1116EVB and DEVKIT-MOTORGD Boards

Ensure default S32K116EVB and DEVKIT-MOTORGD jumper options.

Ensure jumper J107 in S32K116EVB and DEVKIT-MOTORGD is in position 1-2 for powering board from 12 V power supply.

Place DEVKIT-MOTORGD jumpers J9, J10 and J11 into position 1-2 for PMSM application or 2-3 for BLDC application. Jumper J8 stays open for 5 V HALL sensors.

Make sure the potentiometer for overcurrent comparator is set in position (slightly to the left from the middle) for approximately 8 – 10 A.

3.4 Plug the motor

Ensure that the motor phase wires are in the following order, from phase A to phase C:

• A: Yellow
• B: Green
• C: Blue

3.5 Plug in the Power Supply

3.6 Connect the USB Cable

Connect S32K116 board to the PC using the USB cable.

Note: Allow the PC to automatically configure the USB drivers if needed.

4.1 Select Application and MCU Programing

Select the appropriate PMSM or BLDC motor control application from the installed directory: NXP\MCSPTE1AK116\sw

Program the MCU using S32 Design Studio:

To import the installed application software project in the S32 Design Studio IDE for Arm^®:

1. Launch S32DS for Arm
2. Go to File > Import, then select General > Existing Projects into Workspace

3. Navigate to the installed application directory: .. MC_DevKits\MCSPTE1AK116\sw folder and choose appropriate project and click OK. Then, click Finish.

Note: Check the box for the option Copy projects into workspace.

Optional: These steps should not be necessary since they are automatically executed next:

• Right click on the imported project and select Clean
• Right click on the imported project and select Build

4.2 Debug and Load

In the S32 Design Studio menu click Run > Debug Configuration and select the predefined debug configuration and click on Debug to start loading built code into MCU.

4.3 Let Code Run

To let the code run, click Resume (or press F8), and use Disconnect to avoid interference between the S32DS IDE debugger and the FreeMASTER tool.

4.4 Set Up the Debugging Tool

Launch the FreeMASTER application.

Click File > Open Project to open the *.pmp FreeMASTER project <selected project>\FreeMASTER_control,

Note: You can also start it by double clicking directly in the S32DS project folder.

To enable communication, in the FreeMASTER tool bar, click Go (or press Ctrl+G).

Successful communication displays in the status bar at the bottom as:

RS232 UART Communication;COMn;speed = 38400

Configure Motor Drive

Click the App Control tab on the Motor Control Application Tuning (MCAT) Tool menu to display the application control page.

Configure the motor rpms and turn on the motor drive.

When the power supply is connected to the DEVKIT-MOTOGD board, the application is in a READY state.

Check Pending Faults

In case of pending faults, click the Clear FAULT on the FreeMASTER MCAT control page or alternatively press and simultaneously hold SW2 and SW3 on the board.

Start Application

Click ON/OFF on the control page or press SW2/SW3 on the board to initiate clockwise/counterclockwise spinning of the rotor.

Set Speed

Change the speed required variable to set the speed.

Go to the variable watch window by clicking speed gauge or by pressing the switch SW2/SW3.

Stop Application

Stop the application by clicking ON/OFF button on the FreeMASTER MCAT control page or simultaneously press and hold SW2 and SW3 on the S32K116EVB board.

Board Documents

• DEVKIT-MOTORGD board – Schematics

Chip Documents

• S32K1xx MCU Family – Data Sheet
• S32K1xx MCU Family – Reference Manual
• S32K1xx MCU Family – Functional Safety Documentation (requires access to the SafeAssure NDA group)

Software

• S32 Design Studio for Arm^®
• FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool
• NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox (MBDT)
• Motor Control Application Tuning (MCAT) tool
• Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCLib) set

Training

• Upgrade Your Motor Control Application with Scalable and Secure MCUs (S32K1 Motor Control Solutions)
• Deploying Motor Control Algorithms on NXP S32K from Simulink^®
• Streamline your Motor Control Application with Flexible and Reliable NXP Solution

Forums

Connect with other engineers and get expert advice on designing with the MCSPTE1AK116 on one of our community sites.

• S32K MCUs community.
• S32 Design Studio community.
• NXP Model-Based Design Tools community.
• FreeMASTER community.