How do I get CW to recognize the P&E Multilink Cyclone Pro?

[abbrielle]

Greetings,

I m having trouble trying to get the sample codes running for the XF512E boards.

I downloaded some sample code from the Freescale site which are Node1_Full Speed file, Node2_Full Speed and StandAlone_FS.

How do I get the P&E USB BDM to work for my boards and download the software into the boards? I tried building it and debug but it does not work.

The boards which are I received are sXF512 Starter Kits. I am running out of ideas to get it work and moreover it is my first time working on this boards and software.

I sincerely appreciate any advice/assistance!

Thanks!

ML

[CrasyCat]

Hello

- Which version of CodeWarrior are you using? To retrieve that info:
  - Start CodeWarrior
  - Select Help -> About Freescale CodeWarrior
  - Click on "Install Products"
  - CodeWarrior version used is displayed on top in the Installed Products dialog.

Support for HCS12XF512 only works with CodeWarrior for HC(S)12 V4.6.

Also make sure you have downloaded and installed the

  "CodeWarrior for HCS12 v4.6 - XF512 Service Pack".

You can download this service pack from following URL:

   http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/overview.jsp?nodeId=0127260061788213D21F28http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=CWS-H12-STDED-CX" rel="nofollow" targ...

CrasyCat

[abbrielle]

I have the latest version of Codewarrior HC(S) 12X V4.6  Special Edition  with the XF512 service pack installed.

However, I am curious as my development software might be a demo version as I received the starter kits with the software. Could this hinder the  P&E Cyclone functions?

Therefore, must I purchase the full license in order to run the Sample codes for the XF512 boards? The development boards are imperative to our project but our concern is how to setup the boards and run it without problems.

We have been facing alot of difficulties and hold ups and furthermore we are new to this development.

I greatly appreciate your assistance!

[CrasyCat]

Hello

The special edition license should not prevent you from connecting to your HW board.

This license is only limited to the amount of code you should be able to download/process.

Can you try the following:

  - Create a project with the wizard for the HCS12XF512 MCU and specify you want to connect

     through P&E Multilink/CyclonePro.

  - Build the project

  - Try to debug.

Is that working?

If this is working then you have a problem in the project you are trying to download.It might not be available for the HCS12XF512...

If this is not working, you have a connection issue. It is not possible to investigate connection issues on the forum. I would recommend you to submit a service request for that.

Click here to submit a service request.

Make sure to attach a reproducible project and installed product information to the service request.
To generate the required information:
- Start CodeWarrior
- Open the project
- Select "Help" -> "Pack and Go" and follow instructions on the screen.

Attach the generated .zip file to the SR.

CrasyCat

[J2MEJediMaster]

The only thing I would add to Crasycat's suggestion on a connection problem is to first go to the P&E Microcomputers web site and from this page download the latest USB drivers. You have to register, but I think it's free. After you get the drivers, try installing them, then attempt the debug project per Crasycat's suggestion. If that fails, then do as Crasycat suggested and submit an SR. The first thing they're going to ask you is if you are using the latest drivers, so you might as well try that now.

---Tom

[abbrielle]

Thanks for the helpful tips! It is finally up and running now.