Renesas QB-MINI2-RM Setup Manual

Setup Manual

QB-MINI2-RM

MINICUBE2 Wireless Option

Preface

1

Thank you for purchasing MINICUBE2 Wireless Option (QB-MINI2-RM).
This product can be used with the programmable on-chip debug emulator
MINICUBE2 to make the connection between your development system
and MINICUBE2 wireless.
This document describes how to prepare to use and start this product and
also describes wireless communication.

Documents for this product are also provided on the wireless option
information website.

<3> Software download

NEC Electronics software for QB-MINI2-RM is available on the following
website (hereinafter referred to as ODS).

<1> Checking the package contents

Check the package contents in accordance with the packing list supplied
with QB-MINI2-RM.
If there are any missing or damaged items, consult an NEC Electronics
sales representative or distributor.

<2> Product information and documents

For information on QB-MINI2-RM, access the following NEC Electronics
website (hereinafter referred to as Wireless Option information site).

http://www.necel.com/micro/en/development/asia/minicube2/minicube2.html

Click "Wireless Option" on the above website.

Software Installation

2

First, install the software necessary to use this product.

<1> Software for the standard use of MINICUBE2

Install the software tool for using MINICUBE2 in a standard configuration.
For example, to debug a V850 microcontroller, the debugger ID850QB,
device files, and the MINICUBE2 USB driver must be installed.

Installing the software used in the standard configuration

http://www.necel.com/micro/en/development/asia/index.html

Click "Version-up Service" on the above website, and then, on the next
website, click "MINICUBE2_Software".

We recommend using the latest software. If you want to be notified about
software updates, subscribe to the Version-up Service according to the
Version-up Service guide.
To use software made by a partner company, see the documents issued
by that company.

<2> Runtime libraries provided by Microsoft

For Windows 2000 and XP, install the runtime libraries provided by
Microsoft.

-Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1

-Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable

The above libraries can be downloaded from a website that is linked
to the wireless option information website.

Caution If the name of a Windows temporary file includes multiple-

byte characters (such as when a Japanese login name is
used), an error might occur during installation.

<3> MINICUBE2 RF utility

The MINICUBE2 RF utility (the RF utility) is used for monitoring the used
radio frequency, the unit ID specified for the connection destination, and
the wireless connection status.
Download the RF utility from among the MINICUBE2 software products
available with the Version-up Service, and then decompress it.
"mqb2rftul.exe" is the RF utility.

Setting up Wireless Unit and Checking Unit ID

3

This product includes two wireless units (QB-MINI2-RM). One unit is
connected to MINICUBE2 and the other is connected to the target
system.
Switch the former unit to "H" and the latter unit to "T". The wireless
units will not be damaged by connecting them with a different setting,
but note that they might malfunction.

Set the unit to
connect to
MINICUBE2 to
"H".

Document No. U19851EJ1V0IF00 (1st edition)
Date Published June 2009 NS
Printed in Japan

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please
confirm that this is the latest version.

Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check with an NEC Electronics
sales representative for availability and additional information.

Set the unit to
connect to the
target system to
"T".

The wireless units have four-digit unit IDs that are unique to each
product. Memorize the unit IDs of the two wireless units because they
will be used for identification when connecting them wirelessly.

QB-MINI2-RM
Unit ID 000AH
SER NO. XXXXX

© NEC Electronics Corporation 2009

Unit ID

Connecting and Starting Hardware

4

Connect the hardware, and then turn on the system.

Caution Before connecting the hardware, confirm the following:

-MINICUBE2 is not connected via USB.

-The target system is turned off.

<1> Flipping the MINICUBE2 switches

Flip the MINICUBE2 switches to the following positions:

Flip the MINICUBE2
switches to positions
"M2" and "3".

<2> Connecting a wireless unit to MINICUBE2

Connect the wireless unit that was set to "H" to MINICUBE2. Note the
direction when connecting the unit.

M1 M2

3 T5

<3> Connecting a wireless unit to the target system

Connect the wireless unit that was set to "T" to the target system. Note
the position of pin 1, because the wireless unit is not protected against
false connection. (The pin layout is shown in the figure to the right
below.)

Pin 2

Pin 15

Pin 16

Pin 1

Target system

Wireless unit

<4> Starting the system

(1) Connect MINICUBE2 to the host by using a USB cable. The LED on

the wireless unit turns on and off.

MINICUBE2

Establishing Wireless Communication and Checking Firmware

5

Next, perform wireless communication, use the wireless units, and then
check the firmware version and the radio wave status.

<1> Starting the RF utility

Run the mqb2rfutl.exe file that was downloaded and decompressed in
step 2. The following window is displayed.

<2> Specifying the basic settings for wireless communication (the
frequency channel and target unit ID)

Click [Option] on the menu bar and then [Configuration] to display the
configuration dialog box. Specify the frequency channel and target unit
ID, and then click the [OK] or [Apply] button.

Select the unit ID of the
wireless unit connected to
the target system.

Wireless unit

(2) Turn on the target system.

The LED on the wireless unit turns on and off as in (1) above.

<3> Starting and checking wireless communication

Wireless communication starts when the basic settings have been
specified. After the settings are specified, they are held in the host
registry and automatically specified every time the host starts.
If wireless communication is successful, the radio wave status and
measured temperature are graphed in the main window.

The radio wave status
and temperature are
graphed.

If wireless communication was not successful, "Fail" is displayed on the
status bar. In this case, change the frequency channel and check the
target unit ID in the configuration dialog box.

<4> Checking the firmware version

Click [Help] on the menu bar and then [Version].
The firmware versions of the RF utility and wireless units are displayed.
On the Version-up Service website, check whether these are the latest
versions.

Text on status bar

• If communication is successful

• If communication is abnormal

Select any channel.

This concludes setting up wireless communication.

Starting Debugging and Programming

6

After wireless communication ends, create a program in the same way as for a standard configuration in which the target cable is used. For example,
when starting debugging, start the debugger, download the program, and then perform debugging.
The radio wave status during wireless communication changes depending on external factors such as other used wireless devices. Such changes
can be determined using the RF utility. Be sure to use this product in an environment where radio waves are relatively stable.
We recommend reading the additional information on the following pages.

End Procedure

7

To end debugging or programming, turn off the system according to the following procedure. Next, disconnect the wireless units as required.

(1) Close the debugger or programming GUI.
(2) Close the RF utility.

(3) Turn off the target system.
(4) Disconnect MINICUBE2 from the host.