AK-ST7FMC SofTec Microsystems SRL, AK-ST7FMC Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: AK-ST7FMC
• Description: KIT APPLICATION FOR ST7MC
• Manufacturer: SofTec Microsystems SRL
• Type: Motor Controlr

Specifications of AK-ST7FMC

• Contents: Board, Cable, Software, Datasheets and User Manual
• Silicon Manufacturer: ST Micro
• Silicon Core Number: ST7FMC
• Kit Application Type: Power Management - Motor Control
• Application Sub Type: Brushless Ac And DC Motor
• Kit Contents: 4x Dev Board, Cable, SW
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: STMicro ST7FMC Motor Control Device
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• Other names: 520-1031

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Start Working
in Minutes!
This Quickstart Tutorial has been designed to get you started with the AK-
ST7FMC Starter Kit. You will setup the instrument and run the provided BLDC
motor in minutes.
Found New Hardware
Wizard
The first time inDART-STX is connected to the PC, Windows recognizes the
instrument and starts the “Found New Hardware Wizard” procedure, asking
you to specify the drivers to use for the instrument.
The procedure is slightly different on each version of Windows. On Windows
XP, select the “Install the software automatically” option and click on the
“Next” button.
Be sure not to specify any drive or optional location where to look for the
driver, since it has already been installed on your hard disk by the AK-ST7FMC
Control Panel setup.
AK-ST7FMC Control
Panel: First Steps (1/2)
Change the “Speed Regulation” parameter to “Closed Loop” (1) and click
the “START” button (2). A firmware will be automatically created based on all
of the Control Panel’s parameter and downloaded to the ST7FMC
microcontroller in the Motor Control board.
At the end of the download phase the motor will start to run.
Safety Warnings
The AK-ST7FMC Starter Kit should only be
used by engineers and technicians who are
Quickstart Tutorial
experienced in power electronics.
Before supplying the board, double
check proper connections, make sure
that there are no metal parts on,
below or around the PCB and that
there are no undesired
earth/ground loops due to
measuring equipment such as
an oscilloscope.
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Note: both Windows 2000 and
Windows XP may issue a warning
during the “Found New Hardware
Wizard” procedure. This warning is
related to the fact that the USB
driver used by inDART-STX is not
digitally signed by Microsoft, and
Windows considers it to be
potentially malfunctioning or
dangerous for the system.
However, you can safely ignore the
warning, since every kind of
compatibility/security test has
been carried out by SofTec
Microsystems.
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Microcontroller Development Tools
Install the Software
The AK-ST7FMC System Software setup program is located on the SofTec
Microsystems “System Software” CD-ROM provided with the instrument. The
setup program will copy the required files (including the USB driver) to your
hard drive.
Power Up the Motor
Control Board
Power up the Motor Control board by connecting the output terminals of
your DC power supply to the “MAINS” connector. The provided voltage must
be 24 V DC and your power supply must be able to provide a current of 4 A.
Polarity is not important. The board’s power LED will turn on.
AK-ST7FMC Control
Panel: First Steps (2/2)
Change the “Target Mechanical Speed” parameter to 5000 (1) by typing in
the new value and pressing the Enter key. The new parameter will be
downloaded to the ST7FMC microcontroller in real time and the motor will
accelerate.
Click the “STOP” button (2) to stop the motor.
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To install the AK-ST7FMC System Software, insert the
SofTec Microsystems “System Software” CD-
ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. A
startup window will automatically
appear. Choose “Install Instrument
Software” from the main menu.
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Click on the “AK-ST7FMC
Tutorial, but is needed if you want
Control Panel” option. Follow
required for this Quickstart
the on-screen instructions.
present on the CD, is not
ST7” system software, also
Note: the “inDART-STX for
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Connect inDART-STX
to the Motor System
Run the AK-ST7FMC
Control Panel
A Control Panel application is provided which allows you to change (in real
time) all of the motor’s electrical parameters. In this way it is possible to learn
all of the features offered by the ST7FMC integrated motor control
peripheral. To start the AK-ST7FMC Control Panel, select Start > SofTec
Microsystems > AK-ST7FMC > AK-ST7FMC Control Panel.
The AK-ST7FMC Control Panel will ask you what kind of motor you are using
(1). Make sure that the “3 Phase Brushless Permanent Magnet AC or DC
Motor (Trapeziodal)” option is selected and click the “OK” button.
The AK-ST7FMC Control Panel main window will open (2).
Congratulations!
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You have successfully completed this tutorial! You can now
continue to experiment with the AK-ST7FMC Control Panel
on your own.
Additionally, you can develop and debug your own
application by installing the “inDART-STX for ST7” software
(which includes a complete development toolchain) present
on the SofTec Microsystems “System Software” CD-ROM.
Please also read carefully all of the AK-ST7FMC
documentation.
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Connect inDART-STX to the Optoisolation Board with
one of the two ISP cables provided (from inDART-STX’s
“ISP” connector to the Optoisolation Board’s “ICC IN”
connector) (1).
Connect inDART-STX to a free USB port on your PC (2).
The green “POWER” LED on inDART-STX will turn on.
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