Getting Started with MTRCKTSPS5744P

Last Modified: 2019-05-07 10:17:00Supports MPC5744P 3-phase PMSM Development Kit

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Plug It In

  • 2

    Get Software

  • 3

    Build And Run

  • 4

    Debug and Control

    Purchase your MPC5744P 3-phase PMSM Development 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 Configure the MPC5744P Controller Board

    Ensure jumpers are in their default position:

    1.2 Configure the 3-phase Low-Voltage Power Stage Board

    Ensure jumpers are in their default position:

    1.3 Plug the MPC5744P Into the Power Board

    Use PCIe connector (J1 → J14) to connect MPC5744P board with the Power board.

    Note: DO NOT skip this step. Running the Power board without the MPC5744P board will damage breaking resistor.

    1.4 Plug the 24 V Power Supply

    Attach the 24 V power supply for powering the MPC5744P controller and the 3-phase Low-Voltage Power Stage boards together with the 3-phase PMSM motor

    1.5 Plug the USB Cable

    Connect the USB cable for real-time debugging

    1.6 Plug the JTAG/NEXUS Cable

    Connect the JTAG/NEXUS debugger cable for project loading.

    Note: The JTAG/NEXUS debugger is NOT INCLUDED in the MTRCKTSPS5744P kit.

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    2. Get Software

    2.1 Download the Motor Control Application Software

    Download the complete motor control application software for MTRCKTSPS5744P and the latest version of the Automotive Math and Motor Control Library Set.

    Download

    2.2 Get Your Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

    MTRCKTSPS5744P performs better using S32 Design Studio IDE for Power Architecture®

    Download

    2.3 Get Your Debugger

    MTRCKTSPS5744P performs better using FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool 2.0

    Download FreeMASTER

    2.4 Get Your Port Driver

    Select the virtual COM port (VCP) driver based on your operating system and processor architecture. Run “Device Manager” on your system and determine which COM port was assigned to the FTDI COM port driver.

    Note: In case of driver issue, update the driver by downloaded files first.

    Download FT230x driver

    Select the virtual COM port (VCP) driver based on your operating system and processor architecture. Run “Device Manager” on your system and determine which COM port was assigned to the FTDI COM port driver.

    Note: In case of driver issue, update the driver by downloaded files first.

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    3. Build And Run

    3.1 Import the Software Project Into Your IDE

    Import the installed application software project in the S32 Design Studio for Power Architecture® by launching S32 Design Studio and then click File - Import and then select General - Existing Projects into Workspace.

    Navigate to the installed application directory MC_DevKits\ MTRCKTSPS5744P\sw\FreeMASTER_control and click OK, then Finish.

    Note: Check also an option for copy selected project into your workspace.

    3.2 OPTIONAL - Build Project

    These steps should not be necessary since they are executed in the next step automatically:

    • Right click on the imported project and select Clean
    • Right click on the imported project and select Build

    3.3 Debug for Loading Code Into S32K144 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.

    3.4 Let Code Run and Disconnect

    Let code run by click on Resume (F8) button.
    Use the Disconnect button for avoiding interference between S32DS debugger and FreeMASTER tool.

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    4. Debug and Control

    4.1 Start FreeMASTER Project

    Start the FreeMASTER project for debugging by launching FreeMASTER and then open <your workspace>\MTRCKTSPS5744P_S32DS\FreeMASTER_control\MTRCKTSPS5744P_PMSM_FOC-MCAT.pmp by clicking File - Open Project…

    Note: You may start it by double click directly from S32DS project explorer.

    4.2 Create a Connection With MCU

    Select Options from the Project menu, and choose the RS232 COM port number that was assigned to the virtual COM port driver and set the communication speed to 115200 Bd.

    Click the red STOP button in the FreeMASTER toolbar (or press <CTRL> + <K>) to enable the communication

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

    RS232 UART Communication;COMn; speed = 115200

    4.3 Open App Control Page

    Click App Control tab in the Motor Control Application Tuning tool (MCAT) tool menu to display the application control page. Configure the motor rpms and turn on the motor drive.

    Note: Check the MTRCKTSPS5744P - Quick Start Guide for more details.

    Success! Motor runs.

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