Getting Started with the S12ZVML-MINIXXX

2.1 Download the S12ZVML-MINIBRD Quick Start Package (QSP)

The Quick Start Package includes the S12ZVML-MINIBRD Quick Start Guide, the S12ZVML-MINIBRD User Guide, S12ZVML-MINIBRD Schematics, and Motor Control Application Software to kick start your design.

Download the S12ZVML-MINIKIT QSP

2.2 Get Your Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

S12ZVML-MINIKIT performs better using CodeWarrior® for MCUs (Eclipse IDE).

Note: Check CodeWarrior updates for the latest version.

Download CodeWarrior® EVAL version

2.3 Get the OSBDM Debug Interface Driver From P&E

Install the latest version of OSBDM hardware driver. Working with the Version 12 (Win XP/Vista/7/8/10).

Go to OSBDM  for more information about the OSBDM.

Get OSBDM debug interface drive

2.4 Get the S12ZVML-MINIBRD Motor Control Application Software

Install the complete motor control application software from the Quick Start Package.

The installation process offers downloading the latest version of Automotive Math and Motor Control Library Set.

2.5 Get the Run-time Debugging Tool

S12ZVML-MINIKIT performs better using the FreeMASTER tool for run-time debugging. Install the latest version of FreeMASTER application and optionally FreeMASTER Communication Driver.

Note: The source code for using the Communication Driver is already included in example project.

Download FreeMASTER

3.1 Choose the Motor Control Driving Control

• BLDC with six-step commutation control
• PMSM with the field-oriented control

3.2 Import Your Project Into the IDE

In CodeWarrior you should follow: File → Import → General → Existing Project into Workspace And then choose the selected motor control application type.

Note: The default path is C:\NXP\MC_DevKits\S12ZVMLMINIBRD\sw.

You can check also an option for copy selected project into your workspace.

3.3 Build the Project - Optional

Right click on the imported project and select Clean project from the context menu. Right click on the imported project and select Build project from the context menu.

Note: These steps shouldn't be necessary since they are executed in the next step automatically.

3.4 Debug the Loaded Code Into the MCU

In CodeWarrior you should follow: Run → Debug Configuration → Select predefined debug configuration. Then click on Debug button to load built code into the S12ZVML MCU.

3.5 Let Code Run and Disconnect

Let code run by clicking on the Resume (F8) button and use the Disconnect button for avoiding interference between CW debugger and FreeMASTER tool.

4.1 Debug Your Motor Control Application Using a Debugger Tool

In FreeMASTER you should run the appropriate *.pmp file from your application project folder.

Note: You may start it by double click directly from CodeWarrior project explorer.

4.2 Start a Connection with the S12ZVML MCU

Initiate a connection with the MCU by clicking the Stop icon on FreeMASTER.

Note: The connection parameters are already predefined in FreeMASTER project. You may change them in project options or using the Connection Wizard.

4.3 Control Your Motor

In FreeMASTER go to the Control page tab to set the required motor rpms and turn on the motor drive.

Your motor is now running.