SLLA661 April   2025 MCF8315A , MCF8315C , MCF8315C-Q1 , MCF8315D , MCF8316A , MCF8316C-Q1 , MCF8316D , MCF8329A , MCF8329A-Q1

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Prerequisites to Run the Motor with MOTORSTUDIO
  6. 3Getting Started with MOTORSTUDIO
    1. 3.1 Motor Parameters
      1. 3.1.1 Manual Measurements
        1. 3.1.1.1 Entering Manual Measurements Into MOTORSTUDIO
      2. 3.1.2 Motor Parameter Extraction Tool Measurements
        1. 3.1.2.1 Motor BEMF Constant Measurement Through MPET – Along With Motor Resistance and Motor Inductance for MCF8315C, 16C
        2. 3.1.2.2 Mechanical Parameters (SPD_LOOP_KP, SPD_LOOP_KI) Measurement Through MPET
  7. 4Motor Runs
  8. 5Summary
  9. 6References

3 Getting Started with MOTORSTUDIO

Figure 3-1 shows the the landing page (starting point) of the GUI with different sections marked. Table 3-1 explains different sections in the GUI according to Figure 3-1

Landing Page Information Figure 3-1 Landing Page Information
Table 3-1 Different sections in MOTORSTUDIO
Section Number Section Description
1 Device Connection Indicates the device selected and the device connection status.
2 Hardware Setup  Follow the instructions in this section to setup the EVM as per recommendations from TI
3 Quick Spin This section enables the user to quickly spin the motor by following the recommendations on screen. Designed for users who want to quickly spin the motor without any advanced knowledge.
4 Advanced Tuning Use this page to control all the register map settings at one place in a user friendly way
5 Register Map Access the whole register map with each bit field accessible to the user to modify. Typically for advanced users

Use the following steps to get started:

Step 1: Power the EVM by connecting a DC Power supply between VBAT and PGND. Set the supply voltage to be equal to the rated input DC voltage. Turn ON the DC Power supply.

Step 2: Launch MOTORSTUDIO (download from here).

Step 3: Select your device and click Proceed. A window similar to Figure 3-1. opens up for the selected device.

Step 4: Follow the instructions in the Hardware Setup section for selected device (Figure 3-1 is for reference only) by clicking on "Setup Now".

Step 5: Make sure the device connection status is green before proceeding further.

Step 6: Click File on top and click on Load register.

Loading Registers From .json File Figure 3-2 Loading Registers From .json File

Step 6: Load an appropriate JSON file with respect to the required application or specifications.

Note: Pick a .json file that matches your specifications from the E2E FAQ, if you do not already have a .json file.