Getting Started with the S12ZVML-MINIXXX

Last Modified: 2019-03-27 13:04:00Supports S12ZVML 3-phase BLDC/PMSM Evaluation Kit

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Plug It In

  • 2

    Get Software

  • 3

    Choose, Build and Load

  • 4

    Debug

    Purchase your S12ZVML 3-phase BLDC/PMSM Evaluation Kit

    Contents of this document

    1. Plug It In

    Choose between watching a short setup video or following the step-by-step guide.

    1.1 Connect the S12ZVML-MINIBRD with the 3-Phase PM Motor

    Join motor phase lines into JP1, JP2 and JP3 pins. Hall Sensor lines are not used.

    Note: The phase order is not specified

    1.2 Plug the 12V Power Supply

    Attach the 12 V power supply for powering both the S12ZVML MCU and the 3-Phase PM Motor.

    1.3 Plug the USB Cable

    Attach USB cable for debugging.

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    2. Get Software

    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

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    3. Choose, Build and Load

    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 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 Disconnect button for avoiding interference between CW debugger and FreeMASTER tool.

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    NextDebug

    4. Debug

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

    Your motor is now running.

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