Getting Started with the MCTPTX1AK324 Evaluation Board

You can watch the video or follow the below step-by-step guide to set up your MCTPTX1AK324 Evaluation Board:

2.1 Download the Development Kit - Application Software

The software package includes projects for most typical hardware configurations.

Download EVB Software

Note: The installation process will also ask you to download the latest version of the Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCLib) set.

2.2 Get the Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Download and install S32 Design Studio IDE for S32 Platform in version 3.5.

Note: You will receive activation code through email.

Download S32 DESIGN STUDIO IDE

2.3 Get the Development Packages

All development packages are available from S32K3 Standard Software Package.

Download and install the latest version of S32K3xx Development Package.

Download and install S32K3xx Real-Time Drivers Version 2.0.0 package.

Download and install IPCF package to support S32K324 dual-core communication.

2.4 Get Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCLib)

We strongly recommend the latest version of the Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCLib)

DOWNLOAD AMMCLIB

2.5 Get the Run-Time Debugging Tool

MCTPTX1AK324 performs better when using the FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool.

Note: Check the FreeMASTER page for the latest version.

Download FreeMASTER tool

The FreeMASTER communication driver for S32K3 microcontrollers is also needed. Download it from the Automotive SW - S32K3 - S32 FreeMASTER link in the S32K3 Standard Software Package.

Open S32DS Extensions and Updates dialog (menu -> Help -> S32DS Extensions and Updates), click on Add Update Sites link and navigate to FreeMASTER communication driver for S32K3 (zip file starting with "com.") on your disk.

Install FreeMASTER communication driver for S32K3.

3.1 Check the Default Jumper Positions In the MCTPTX1AK324 Evaluation Board

3.2 GD3000 Overcurrent Compare Setting

Make sure the potentiometer for overcurrent comparator is set in position (slightly to the left from the middle) for approximately 8 – 10 A.

3.3 Connect the Motor

Connect three permanent magnet motors in J34, J35, and J36 connectors. DC motor connected in J39. And if you are controlling valves, connect them in J33.

3.4 Plug in the Power Supply

Attach the 12 V power cable for powering your MCTPTX1AK324 development board, the LED D2, D3, and D6 would turn on green.

3.5 Plug In the Debugger

Attach your Arm-Cortex compatible JTAG/SWD debugger to the connector J22 or J23.

3.6 Plug In the Serial Interface

Attach J24 USB to serial interface for FreeMASTER communication. Please plug it in if you want to control and monitor motors though FreeMASTER.

3.7 Plug In the CAN Interface

Connector J37 is for CAN communication. Please plug it in if you want to control and monitor motors through CAN bus.

Import the Demo Project Using Your IDE

Import the installed application software project into the S32 Design Studio.

Load Code Into the S32K324 MCU

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.

Let the Code Run on the MCU

After the code was loaded into MCU, 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.

Run the Motors

There are 3 ways to run the motors, FreeMASTER over UART, CAN and button SW3.

Approach 1. Run the Motors With FreeMASTER

Open S32K_PMSM_Sensorless.pmpx file from MCTPTX1AK324_Triple_PMSM_RDB_M7_0 \FreeMASTER_control folder.

Click the green GO! button in the FreeMASTER toolbar (or press <CTRL> + <G>) to enable the communication

Successful communication is signalized in the status bar at very bottom as:

RS232 UART Communication;COMn; speed = 115200

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

Approach 2. Run the Motors With CAN bus

Use a CAN Interface to connect the board.

Transmit a CAN standard frame using 0x01 ID to start motors. And the motors state will be feedbacked by ID 0x02 and 0x03 frames.

CAN frame definition table.

Board Documents

• S32K3 MCUs for General Purpose – Hardware Design Package 
• MCTPTX1AK324 Evaluation Board Hardware User Manual 
• MCTPTX1AK324 Evaluation Board Schematics 
• MCTPTX1AK324 Evaluation Board Design Files 

Chip Documents

• Motor Control Solutions Based on S32K3 MCUs Brochure
• S32K3 Arm Cortex-M7-Based Automotive MCUs Brochure
• S32K3xxDS: S32K3xx MCU Family - Data Sheet
• FS26, Safety System Basis Chip with Low Power for ASIL D /ASIL B - Product Brief
• S32K3xx MCU Family - Reference Manual  
• Mask Set Errata for Mask 0P55A/1P55A - Errata 
• MC33GD3000, Three Phase Field Effect Transistor Pre-driver - Data Sheet
• MC33HB2001, 10 A H-Bridge, programmable brushed DC motor driver - Data Sheet
• MC12XS6D1, 17 mOhm and 7.0 mOhm High-side Switches - Data Sheet

Software

• MCTPTX1AK324 Development Kit Application Software 
• MCTPTX1AK324 Evaluation Board Software User Manual 
• S32K3 Standard Software Package 
• S32K3 Reference Software Package 
• S32 Design Studio IDE
• Real-Time Drivers (RTD)
• S32K Power Estimation Tool (PET)
• Model-Based Design Toolbox (MBDT)
• Structural Core Self-Test (SCST) Library
• FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool
• Inter-Platform Communication Framework (IPCF)
• Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCLib)
• S32 Safety Software Framework (SAF) and Safety Peripheral Drivers (SPD)
• Automotive Software Package Manager 

Trainings

• Comprehensive Overview of the S32K3xx Automotive MCU Family and What Its Software Offers 
• A Model-Based Design (MBDT) Environment for Motor Control Algorithm Development 

Forums

Connect with other engineers and get expert advice on designing with the MCTPTX1AK324 using our community sites.

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