NXP MCF51CN128 32-bit ColdFire. V1 Microcontrollers Quick Reference Guide

Below you will find brief information for Tower System TWR-MCF51CN MCF51CN128. The Tower System is a modular development platform that enables rapid prototyping. The TWR-MCF51CN module includes an accelerometer, which can be used to detect changes in orientation. The module also features a mini-B USB connector for programming and debugging.

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Quick Start Guide for TWR-MCF51CN TOWER SYSTEM

MCF51CN128

ColdFire

Ethernet MCUs

TOWER SYSTEM

Get to know the TWR-MCF51CN

Primary

Connector

RS232 Port

MCF51CN128

Mini-B USB

Connector

Secondary

Connector

Potentiometer

LED1-LED4

Accelerometer

SW1

SW2

SW3

Reset

TWR-MCF51CN-KIT

Freescale Tower System

The TWR-MCF51CN module is part of the Freescale Tower System, a modular development platform that enables rapid prototyping and tool re-use through reconfigurable hardware. Take your design to the next level and begin constructing your Tower System today.

Quick Start Guide for TWR-MCF51CN TOWER SYSTEM

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

In this Quick Start Guide, you will learn how to set up the TWR-MCF51CN module and run the default accelerometer demonstration.

STEP

Install software and tools

• Install CodeWarrior™ Development

Studio for Microcontrollers v6.2

(Professional Edition - 30 day license)*

• Install Processor Expert Update v3.06

• Install CodeWarrior Patch v6.2.2

• Install Freescale MQX™ RTOS v3.2

Install in the order listed. These programs are included on the DVD. For updates, please visit www.freescale.com/tower

*A Basic, Standard, or Professional version of

CodeWarrior is required to run the MQX Lab

Tutorials. CodeWarrior Professional 30-day evaluation is included on DVD.

STEP

Tilt the board

Watch LED1, LED2 and LED3 light up as the TWR-MCF51CN module is tilted back and forth. Press SW2 or SW3 to see LED4 light up.

STEP

Explore further by conducting Lab 1:

Security Monitor with Telnet

To run a telnet demonstration using the

TWR-MCF51CN, follow the instructions in

Lab 1: Security Monitor with Telnet.

The lab is located in the TWR-MCF51CN-KIT Lab

Tutorial document, located under the Training tab on the DVD.

STEP

Connect the USB cable

Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC and the other end to the mini-B connector on the TWR-MCF51CN module. Allow the PC to automatically configure the USB drivers if needed.

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TOWER SYSTEM

STEP

Learn more about the MCF51CN128 and MQX software

Read the release notes and the MQX training labs that are located on the DVD and at www.freescale.com/tower.

• Lab 1: Security Monitor with

Telnet (Default demo)

• Lab 2: Web-Enabled Security Monitor

• Lab 3: Low-Power e-Mail-Enabled

Security Monitor

• Lab 4: Ethernet to Serial Bridge

STEP

Run simple

MQX projects

The included lab tutorials represent completed end applications fully utilizing the microcontroller resources. To begin your own applications, there are simple

MQX templates located under

C:\Program Files\Freescale\Freescale

MQX 3.2\mqx\examples

Please visit www.freescale.com/tower and www.freescale.com/mqx for the latest Lab Tutorials, application notes and other documents.

Use Lab 1 to re-program the board with the default telnet demonstration.

Learn more at www.freescale.com/tower.

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Key features

Modular development platform
Rapid prototyping
Accelerometer
Mini-B USB connector
Ethernet connectivity

Frequently asked questions

The TWR-MCF51CN module is a part of the Freescale Tower System, a modular development platform that enables rapid prototyping and tool re-use through reconfigurable hardware.

You will need to install CodeWarrior Development Studio for Microcontrollers v6.2, Processor Expert Update v3.06, CodeWarrior Patch v6.2.2, and Freescale MQX RTOS v3.2.

The default demonstration is an accelerometer demonstration that lights up LEDs based on the orientation of the module.

You can read the release notes and the MQX training labs that are located on the DVD and at www.freescale.com/tower.