Infineon iMOTION User Manual

Getting Started with iMOTION™ 2.0

V1.0 06/08/20

Step-by-step instructions for setting up and running

a motor control system with iMOTION™ 2.0

Available in video on www.infineon.com/imotion

Overview

What are the iMOTION™ 2.0 tools? Two downloadable tools:

What is the iMOTION™ 2.0 platform?

• Digital motor controllers that integrate all control and analog interface functions using the configurable Motion

Control Engine (MCE)

What iMOTION™ 2.0 products are available?

MCE Wizard v2.3.0 MCE Designer v2.3.0

GUI for inputting system and motor parameters (and script

function if enabled)

• Exports a .txt file (and .ldf file + .map file if scripting is enabled)

GUI for programming controller, starting/stopping motor, real

time changing of parameters (read/write registers), and viewing real time traces of motor performance

• Import files from MCEWizard

Controller

SmartDriver SmartIPM MADK

Motor controller w/wo PFC control, script engine, and additional MCU options

Motor controller integrated with gate driver in a compact package

Motor controller integrated with gate driver and switches in a compact package

Design kits w/ controller & power stage for quick and easy product evaluation

iMOTION™ 2.0 provides a full motor control solution

Motor 3

USB Mini cable

iMOTION™ controller evaluation board

Power stage (IPM) evaluation board

MCE Tools

System solution example using MADK

Getting started overview

Download latest version of iMOTION™ Tools and selected product’s software package

• If using MADK, additionally download the board’s MCEWizard configuration file (.mc2) + register board for

exclusive content

Use MCEWizard to input motor and system parameters

Purchase an iMOTION™ device or MADK

• If controller only, SmartDriver or SmartIPM is purchased, PCB must be designed.

Use MCEDesigner to program controller, start/stop motor, debug, and monitor motor parameters with real-time graphs.

To register MADK, scan QR code on case or register from product page.

• Gain access to Gerber files, PCB layout, AppNotes, design rules, PCB libraries, etc.

Product list and MADK registration

Link to MADK products

Link to iMOTION products

Downloading required files

Files located on iMOTION™ webpage under Tools & Software

• If using MADK, download its MCEWizard Configuration file (.mc2) to speed up input parameter process

• File comes in zip file with all MADK configurations.

Follow installation directions and unzip software package

Download latest version of MCE development tools Download selected controller’s software package

Includes:

• MCEDesigner configuration file (.irc)

• Firmware file (.ldf)

• Default parameter and register map file (.txt & .map)

• Release notes and readme file (read the readme!)

MCEWizard v2.3.0: Welcome

To start, create a new system configuration file or open a pre-made file (.mc2) if using MADK

Create a new

configuration file for

selected controller

Open configuration file for MADK controller and power board set

MCEWizard v2.3.0: Welcome

Use default hardware settings for MADK, or enable customized design if own PCB design or modifications were made. Once selected, click Next

MADK Description and specs. Can be edited to detail modifications if customized design

is selected.

Evaluation board image

Default = Short list of

parameter questions (14)

Customized= Full list of parameter questions (up to 120)

MCEWizard v2.3.0: Options

For default design, all options will be greyed out. Click Next For customized design, user selects control and MCE feedback options.

For customized design, total CPU load will change according to PWM frequency and other configuration

options.

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