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Changelog

Introduction

This document describes integration delivered example projects for irj45 using synergy target with development environment e2studio.

Within the document, special recommendations are given marked by two signs:

Preparations

Hardware Requirements

Make sure following settings are set:

J13: Connect “VCC33_Sockel” with “VCC33_RJ45”

J8: Connect “CS” with “PB2”

J7: Connect “RST” with “PD7”

Synergy Development Board S7-G2SK

Initial settings of the board are good for usage.

Connect both boards. Voltage supply is done through the shown USB connector on the development board, which also supports flashing and debugging of the synergy CPU.

Software Requirements

Development environment “Synergy”

The development of software for the AC requires an environment consisting of:

1. e2-studio of Renesas,

2. Synergy Software Package (SSP) of Renesas

The e2-studio is available on the web-page of Renesas. Version 7.5.1 was used within the scope of this Quick Start Guide. It can be obtained from this address:

https://www.renesas.com/us/en/products/synergy/software/tools/e2-studio.html

The Synergy Software Package inclusive an installation guide and a documentation is also available on the web-page of Renesas. Version 1.7.0 was used within the scope of this Quick Start Guide.

Delivery

The delivery consists of 2 files:

Management Tool

To use the PROFINET master functionality, WinPCap[1] needs to be installed.

Please unpack the delivery " iRJ45 Management Tool-*-win32.win32.x86_64.zip" to a local folder. The resulting folder contains the executable “mantool”, which can be started.

Prepare goal and project

Unpack the goal headers and library (2015013*.zip) to a local folder. This folder contains the goal library and the associated headers for synergy required to build an application for the irj45. Beside that example projects for e2studio are contained.

Import project

Use the import dialog of e2studio to import the project located in the unpacked project delivery into e2studio. Chose "Existing projects into workspace" when prompted for import type.

Older windows versions limit path length to 256 bytes. Thus please make sure that the installation file us unpacked to the root of a drive.

Select the root directory of the unpacked e2studio project for import and “Finish” import (see Figure 4 e2studio Import project dialog). There are several types of projects, which can be imported all or selectively.

The projects with suffix _irj45shield include the necessary drivers for controlling the LEDs on the Arduino shield, however not all applications utilize those LEDs.

Before actually compiling a project, the necessary code generation step from the configuration.xml file must be executed manually.

To do so, open the configuration.xml file from your selected project by double clicking.

This step generates code for the required components from the SYNERGY BSP.

After importing the projects can be built. Use the project context menu, menu item “Build Project” to do so. As a result, a binary should be generated and the “Console” log should show the following text:

…

'Invoking: Cross ARM GNU Create Flash Image'

'Invoking: Cross ARM GNU Print Size'

arm-none-eabi-objcopy -O srec "01_pnio_simple_io_lib.elf"  "01_pnio_simple_io_lib.srec"

arm-none-eabi-size --format=berkeley "01_pnio_simple_io_lib.elf"

   text        data         bss         dec         hex     filename

 149852        3824     282908     436584       6a968     01_pnio_simple_io_lib.elf

'Finished building: 01_pnio_simple_io_lib.siz'

'Finished building: 01_pnio_simple_io_lib.srec'

' '

' '

09:38:10 Build Finished. 0 errors, 0 warnings. (took 5s.962ms)

Warning may occur regarding redefinition of the symbol TX_TIMER_TICKS_PER_SECOND. This is caused by adding the source version of ThreadX to the application. This is required to get the required timer resolution of 1 ms and cannot be omitted.

If compilation fails, please make sure you followed step involving code generation from configuration.xml.

If compilation fails, please make sure you followed step involving code generation from configuration.xml.

You will be prompted to select a debugging hardware. Choose „J-Link ARM“ for the Synergy Aris board.

Next you will need to choose the CPU. Please select „R7FS7G27H“, as this is the CPU on the board.

After initiating the debug session, the “Debug perspective” will be shown, where the application can be started by “Resuming” execution (needs to be done twice since there a two breakpoints automatically set on startup).

If the communication module was previously started up using another application, a manual reboot will be required of the module (reset button on the Arduino shield).

Management Tool

The Management Tool allows development related configuration and management of the irj45 application. This management is based on a UDP broadcast communication. Thus, it works independently from IP settings of the management PC and the irj45.

This tool is organized in panels. The “Network Navigator” shows a list of available networks. The panel “Messages” shows information regarding actions. The panel “Outline” shows additional information depending on the selected function panel.

Following function panels are available:

Device Detection

At first a communication needs to establish with the irj45. Thus, connect the irj45 to the network. Between the management PC and the irj45 a network connection must be possible.

To communicate with the irj45, at first open the “Networks” list in the “Network Navigator”. Choose the network interface where the irj45 is reachable. The select the “Scan Network” button in the toolbar.

The following dialog appears and 1 found device will be reported:

As a result, a new irj45 will be shown in the „Network Navigator“ within the scanned network.

Please select the newly found irj45 for further steps.

Logging

With the selected irj45 and within the “Device Log” function panel, it now is possible to read the logging buffer using “Start reading log”. For the demo application, it shows both the log messages from the communication controller (irj45) and the application controller (Synergy Aris). Those can be distinguished by the “Source” column, which either shows “CC” ore “AC”. A successful started application reports a successful initialization of PROFINET:

[I| goal_miMctcLoop:499] running appl_setup

[I| goal_pnioNewAc:369] PROFINET Application Core successfully started

[I| appl_setup:226] Initializing device structure

[I| appl_setup:275] PROFINET ready

[I| appl_setup:281] Configuring DD

[I| appl_setup:309] DD ready

Config Manager / IP Configuration

This panel provides access to the config manager variables of the irj45 (volatile and nonvolatile stored configuration variables).

To read a list of all variables, select the “Read configuration” button.

As a result, all variables with value are shown.

To communicate with the irj45, the IP address of the irj45 must be within the same IP network as the IP address of the Management PC IP address. Thus, chose a valid IP address and configure the irj45 accordingly.

To configure an IP address, navigate to the variables of the “Module” GOAL_ID_NET. There it is possible to configure IP, NETMASK and GW. Modify required values. Make sure the variable “VALID” is set to 1.

The Management Tool will show locally modified variables with a yellow highlight.

Those locally modified variables are downloaded to the irj45 using the “Write configuration” button in the toolbar. When prompted if changed values shall be written, answer “Yes”. Afterwards the locally modified values are transferred to the irj45, where there are only modified in RAM. To make changes permanently, use the “Save config to flash” button. Modified IP settings are applicated after restart of the system (power cycle the Aris/irj45).

Examples

01_pnio_simple_io

Please start the example “01_pnio_simple_io” according to the previous description.

To establish a PROFINET communication, at first the irj45 must be selected in the “Network Navigator”. Then select the PNIO Master function panel. At first use “Scan device” to detect the PROFINET device.

Use the “Wink” command to identify the connected irj45, which will be shown with a flashing “LED1” on the Arduino shield.

To establish a cyclic PROFINET communication use the I/O panel of the PNIO Master.

To continue, load the GSDML file provided with the distribution, located in “goal\appl\2015013_irj45\ac\gsdml\GSDML-V2.32-portGmbH-irj45-20180810.xml".

In the selector “Device Access Point” select “2-port Device”.

Afterwards press the “Connect” button. This button initiated a cyclic PROFINET communication.

The example application on the application controller will mirror the output data to the input data.

I/O data can be manipulated and monitored in the I/O Data table.  Beside that if a connection is established, the “LED1” Led on the Arduino shield will be enabled.

Process data can be monitored and manipulated using the “IO Data” panel.

02_eip_io_data

Please start the example “02_eip_io_data” according to the previous description.

To establish an Ethernet/IP communication, at first the irj45 must be selected in the “Network Navigator”. Then select the “EtherNet/IP Master” function panel. At first use “Scan device” to detect the EtherNet/IP device.

To establish an EtherNet/IP communication with the device, IP settings must be set according to the previous description. You can verify the current settings using the Management Tool.

To establish a cyclic EtherNet/IP communication use the I/O panel of the Master.

Default settings are compatible with the example. Press the “Connect” button. This button initiated a cyclic EtherNet/IP communication.

The example application on the application controller will mirror the output data to the input data.

I/O data can be manipulated and monitored in the I/O Data tables.  Beside that if a connection is established, the “LED1” and “LED2” Leds on the Arduino shield will both be green.

01_udp_receive

Please start the example “01_udp_receive” according to the previous description.

This example demonstrated networking from application controller. It provides a server, listening on IP address 192.168.0.25 and port 1234 and 1235. It will mirror any data received on those ports using UDP.

Please note that this example overwrites any taken IP settings for demonstration purpose.

01_http_get

Please start the example “01_http_get” according to the previous description.

Once started this example will provide simple web server functionality. It will deliver a simple web site showing the version number of the irj45.

Please consider the correct IP settings. Those can always be checked and manipulated using the management tool.