Getting Started with the S32M276SFFRD Reference Design Board

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2.1 Download and Install IDE

Download and Install S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform v.3.5

Download and Install S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform v.3.5

Download and Install S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform v.3.5

Note: You will receive an activation code via email or under the Licence Keys tab.

2.2 Install the S32M2xx Development Package

In S32DS, go to Help → S32DS Extensions and Updates from the top menu to open the S32DS Extensions and Updates dialogue.

Install S32M2xx Development Package

Note: In case of installation issues, please ensure that the latest version of the S32 Design Studio Platform package and S32 Design Studio Platform Tools package are installed.

2.3 Download the RTD Drivers

Download RTD for S32K3 and S32M27x version 4.0.0

Select "Automotive SW - S32K3/S32M27x - Real-Time Drivers for Cortex-M" package to download updated site files.

2.4 Download the Patch for RTD Drivers

Download RTD for S32K3 and S32M27x version 4.0.0 patch P20

Select "Automotive SW - S32K3/S32M27x - Real-Time Drivers for Cortex-M " package to download updated site files.

2.5 Add the RTD Drivers to S32DS

In S32DS, go to Help → S32DS Extensions and Updates from the top menu to open the S32DS Extensions and Updates dialogue where you click on "Add Update Sites" link.

Add the RTD Drivers to S32DS

Add the RTD Drivers to S32DS

Select downloaded SW32K3_S32M27x_RTD_R21-11_4.0.0_D2311_DS_updatesite.zip file (shorter one from the file names)

Note: Do not add RTD 4.0.0 P20 file now! If RTD 4.0.0 P20 is added, the RTD 4.0.0 will not appear in in the list. If this happen, you may click on Manage Sites link and delete the RTD 4.0.0 P20 file location from the list.

2.6 Install the RTD Drivers

Install the RTD 4.0.0 from the list. Be aware that RTD 4.0.0 may appear on the list more than twice. Ensure that you selected the version that supports only/also S32M27x (See content of the Overview window on the right side)

2.7 Add the RTD Patch 20 to S32DS

Repeat the installation steps 2.5 and 2.6 also for patch P20 (the longer one from the file names) SW32K3_S32M27x_RTD_4.4_4.0.0_P20_D2403_DS_updatesite.zip file.

Again, ensure that you selected the version that supports only/also S32M27x.

2.8 Get FreeMASTER Application Tool

Download and install FreeMASTER application tool for real-time debugging

Tip: For this training you may even skip the Lite service installation (for which the activation code is required).

2.9 Get AMMCLib for S32M27X

Download and install AMMCLib for S32M27X

Tip: If possible, install AMMCLib in their default path location for later easy path modification.

2.10 Get the S32M276 Motor Control Application

Download and install the S32M276 motor control application software.

Note: The application checks version and whether appropriate AMMCLib was correctly installed or not. If not (red note), install AMMCLib and reinstall the S32M276 motor control application software. That will simplify the next project import (paths to the latest AMMCLib will be already updated).

The recommended accessory kit for S32M276SFFRD board is BLDC_KIT (software developed and tuned for given motor), however you may use any suitable 3 ph motor and 12 V power supply instead.

BLDC Motor Control Accessory Kit with Cables Top View

BLDC Motor Control Accessory Kit with Cables Top View

BLDC_KIT Content:

• 95 W BLDC motor with HALL sensors Sunrise 42BLY3A78-24110
• Plexiglass
• 12 V, 5 A power supply Meanwell GST60A12-P1J
• Power supply cable with set of universal plugs
• 4 self-adhesive standoffs for any EVB Takachi AST3-10B
• Micro-USB cable

In addition to BLDC_KIT, you will also need:

• Standard 6.3 mm FASTON connectors (3 pcs for motor, 2 pcs for power supply)
• Wire conversion from 2.1 mm barrel connector (male) to FASTON
• UART-USB serial interface for run-time debugging
• JTAG debug interface like PEmicro USB Multilink or Segger J-Link

3.1 Plug In the Motor

Plug In the Motor

Plug In the Motor

3.2 Plug In the Encoder/HALL Sensors

Optionally plug in the Encoder/HALL sensors (only for sensor-based sw application).

Optionally Plug In the Encoder/HALL Sensors

Optionally Plug In the Encoder/HALL Sensors

3.3 Plug In the JTAG Debug Interface

Plug In the JTAG Debug Interface

Plug In the JTAG Debug Interface

3.4 Plug In the UART to USB Interface

For run-time debugging is recommended serial interface.

Plug In the UART to USB Interface

Plug In the UART to USB Interface

Let's take your S32M276SFFRD motor control kit for a test drive.

4.1 Select Application and MCU Programming

Select the appropriate PMSM or BLDC motor control application from the installed directory.

To import the installed application software project in the S32 Design Studio IDE for S32 Platform:

1. Launch S32DS for S32 Platform
2. Go to File → Import, then select General → Existing Projects into Workspace
3. Navigate to the installed application directory: NXP\MC_DevKits\S32M276SFFR\sw and choose appropriate project and click OK. Then, click Finish

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

   

4.2 Use Configuration Tool

1. Unfold structure of the project with low-level drivers and double-click on *.mex file to open the project configuration in S32 Configuration Tool
2. Please ensure that you configure appropriate project and click on "Update Code" button for generating configuration files

4.3 Upload Software and Debug

In S32DS, return back to the C/C++ perspective.

Use the Debug Configuration menu and select the predefined debug configuration for building and uploading software into MCU.

Upload Software and Debug

Upload Software and Debug

The S32DS will switch into debug perspective where you may let the code run by clicking on 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.

To open the *.pmpx FreeMASTER project <selected project>\FreeMASTER_control, click File → Open Project .

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: RS-232 UART Communication;COMn;speed = 115200

Motor Parameters (Optional Step)

If you do not use BLDC_KIT (motor Sunrise 42BLY3A78-24110), you may need to edit the motor parameters according to used BLDC/PMSM motor. In the Motor Control Application Tuning (MCAT) Tool switch to Parameters tab and edit values on left side.

Once you finish, click on Store Data, switch to Output File tab and Generate static configuration file.

Now repeat step 4.3 to build the project and upload the code into MCU.

Note: MCU will go to reset, FreeMASTER reconnecting might be need (Ctrl + K, Ctrl + G).

Spin the Motor

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.

Check Pending Faults

In case of pending faults, click the Clear FAULT on the FreeMASTER MCAT control page.

Start Application

Click On/Off on the control page 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 and modify Speed Required variable or click on the speed gauge.

Stop application

Stop the application by clicking On/Off button on the FreeMASTER MCAT control page.

Board Information

• S32M276SFFRD Reference Design Board Hardware User Manual
• S32M276SFFRD Reference Design Board Design Files

Chip Documents

• S32M2xx Data Sheet
• S32M27x Reference Manual
• AN14482: 3-phase Sensorless PMSM Motor Control with S32M276 Application Note

Software

• Real-Time Drivers (RTD)
• Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCLib)
• Motor Control Application Tuning (MCAT) Tool
• FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool
• S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform
• S32M2 Standard Software
• S32M2 Reference Software

Forums

Connect with other engineers and get expert advice on designing with the S32M276SFFRD Reference Design Board using our community sites.

• S32 Design Studio
• Model-Based Design Toolbox (MBDT)
• FreeMASTER
• S32M2 Community

Trainings

• Motor Control Rapid Prototyping on NXPs S32M2 with Mathworks and the Model-Based Design Toolbox