Getting Started with the S32M27XEVB Evaluation 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 S32K1 and S32M27x version 2.0.0.

Select "Automotive SW - S32K3/S32M27x - Real-Time Drivers for Cortex-M" package to download update 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 updatesite 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 the "Add Update Sites" link.

Add the RTD drivers to S32DS

Add the RTD drivers to S32DS

Select downloaded: SW32K1_S32M27x_RTD_4.4_R21-11_2.0.0_D2308_DS_Updatesite.zip file (shorter one from the file names)

Note: Do not add RTD 2.0.0 P04 file now! If RTD 2.0.0 P04 is added, the RTD 2.0.0 will not appear in in the list. If this happen, you may click on Manage Sites link and delete the RTD 2.0.0 P04 file location from the list.

2.6 Install the RTD Drivers

Install the RTD 2.0.0 from the list. Be aware that RTD 2.0.0 may appears in 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 04 to S32DS

Repeat the installation steps 2.5 and 2.6 also for patch P04 (the longer one from the file names): SW32K1_S32M24x_RTD_R21-11_2.0.0_P04_D2404_DS_updatesite.zip file.

Again, ensure that you selected the version that supports only/also S32M24x.

2.8 Get FreeMASTER Application Tool

Download and install FreeMASTER Application Tool for real-time debugging.

TIP: for this setup you may even skip the Lite service installation (for which the activation code is required).

2.9 Get AMMCLib for S32M27X

Download and install S32M27X_AMMCLIB_EAR_1_1_38_BIN

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

2.10 Get the Draft of 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 S32M244 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 S32M27XEVB 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_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

3.1 Check The Default Jumper Positions at the S32M27XEVB EVB

S32M27XEVB Jumper Positions

S32M27XEVB Jumper Positions

*Master in the LIN standard document.

3.2 Plug In the Motor

Plug the Motor

Plug the Motor

3.3 Plug In the Encoder/HALL Sensors

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

Plug the Encoder/HALL Sensors

Plug the Encoder/HALL Sensors

3.4 Plug In the Power Supply and USB Debug Interface

Plug the Power Supply and USB Debug Interface

Plug the Power Supply and USB Debug Interface

3.5 Plug In the JTAG Debug Interface and UART Interface

Optionally to Previous Step, Plug the JTAG Debug Interface and UART Interface

For run-time debugging is recommended serial interface.

Plug the JTAG Debug Interface and UART Interface

Plug the JTAG Debug Interface and UART Interface

Let's take your S32M27XEVB motor control board for a test drive.

4.1 Select Application and MCU Programing

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.

Launch the FreeMASTER application.

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.

Board Information

• S32M27xEVB-L064 Evaluation Board Hardware User Manual
• S32M27xEVB-C064 Evaluation Board Hardware User Manual
• S32M27XEVB-L064 Evaluation Board Design Files
• S32M27xEVB-C064 Evaluation Board Design Files

Chip Documents

• S32M2xx Data Sheet
• S32M27x Reference Manual

Software

• S32M2 Reference Software
• S32M2 Standard Software

Forums

Connect with other engineers and get expert advice on designing with the S32M27XEVB 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