Freescale Semiconductor MC56F8257 Quick Start Manual Download Page 4

TOWER SYSTEM

Install CodeWarrior  

for Digital Signal 

Controllers v8.3

CodeWarrior for Digital Signal Controllers 
(DSCs) v8.3 (Special Edition 64 KB code 

size limit) is included on the Getting 

Started DVD. Please follow these steps.

•  Insert DVD into your computer and a 

 

  menu will appear.

•  Select “Install CodeWarrior.” 

 

  One install supports all DSC products.

•  Follow the on-screen instructions until 

 

  installation is complete.

•  When installing CodeWarrior, select 
“Complete” set-up option.

For updates, please visit  

freescale.com/codewarrior

Connect the USB Cable

Ensure the header J20 has a 

shunt installed. In this case the on-board 
MC9S08JM60 MCU operates as an 

OSBDM debug interface. Connect one 

end of the USB cable to the PC and the 

other end to the mini-B connector on the 
TWR-56F8257 module. Allow the PC to 

automatically configure the USB drivers 

if needed.

Try Default Demo 

Application

Now you should see LEDs E0-E7 flashing 

in pairs, with a period of 400 ms. Touch 
with your finger one of the on-board 
thermistors (RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4) placed 
on each corner of the board. By touching 
the thermistor, you will increase its 
temperature. The change of the 

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

STEP

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In this Quick Start Guide, you will learn how to set up the TWR-56F8257 
module and run the default thermistor and LED application.

STEP

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STEP

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Summary of Contents for MC56F8257

Page 1: ...TOWER SYSTEM Quick Start Guide for TWR MC56F8257 MC56F8257 For power conversion and motor control applications...

Page 2: ...today Thermistor RT1 and Header 3 3V Regulator 5V 9V Power in Connector UART Connection Select Headers CAN Connector CAN Disconnect and Termination Headers Mini B USB Connector Thermistor RT4 and Head...

Page 3: ...USB power from host computer Barrel connector for small external power supply Power from APMOTOR56F8000E connector Tower System elevator board power via edge connections Devices included for evaluati...

Page 4: ...J20 has a shunt installed In this case the on board MC9S08JM60 MCU operates as an OSBDM debug interface Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC and the other end to the mini B connector on the TWR...

Page 5: ...56F8257 Lab Tutorial document Learn More about the MC56F8257 Review the TWR 56F8257 labs document included in the training section of the DVD Discover the benefits the MC56F8257 brings to your applic...

Page 6: ...n GPIOF8 RXD0 TB1 3 4 Connect SW2 to MC56F8257 DSC pin GPIOF7 TB3 none Disconnect SW2 from the MC56F8257 DSC J6 and J7 Power Choice Selection for 3 3V Source J6 1 to J7 2 Connect the on board voltage...

Page 7: ...in 3 at a time 1 2 Connect ELEV_TXD0 from the Tower connector to MC56F8257 DSC pin GPIOC2 TXD0 TB0 XB_IN2 CLKO 2 3 Connect TXD_SEL from the USB Serial Bridge to MC56F8257 DSC pin GPIOC2 TXD0 TB0 XB_IN...

Page 8: ...tion J16 CAN Enable 1 2 3 4 Connect the CAN transceiver TXD and RXD to MC56F8257 DSC pins GPIOC11 CANTX SCL1 TXD1 and GPIOC12 CANRX SDA1 RXD1 open Disconnect the CAN transceiver J17 MC9S08JM60 Bootloa...

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