Get Started with the MCSPTE1AK116

Get Software

2.1 Download the Development Kit - Application Software

The software package includes projects for most typical hardware configurations.

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.

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.

Plug It In

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

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.

Build

Let's take your MCSPTE1AK116 for a test drive.

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