NXP Semiconductors i.MX6 Installation And Setup Manual

NXP Semiconductors i.MX6 Installation And Setup Manual

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NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit
Edge MicroServer Installation and
Setup Guide
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Edge MicroServer Installation and Setup Guide Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Software Change Log ..........................2 Introduction ............................2 About the NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit ................... 2 Initial Setup ............................2 Preparing the Device .......................... 3 Download and Install the Edge Microserver ..................5 Configuration and Connection .......................
  • Page 3: Software Change Log

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Software Change Log Version Release Date Changes 4/15/2016 Initial Release Introduction The Edge MicroServer is a powerful component of the ThingWorx architecture. The Edge MicroServer allows for the rapid deployment of connections between the ThingWorx platform and an associated data reporting device, with minimal design requirements on the part of the user.
  • Page 4: Preparing The Device

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Please note that this guide was written for a computer running Microsoft Windows. Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide for help with frequently asked questions. Preparing the Device See the device setup guide at If it has not already been performed, follow the NXPi.MX 6UltraLite Quick...
  • Page 5 NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Note the COM port listed in this connection. Open a terminal serial connection program such as PuTTY, and create a new connection to this device on the serial port noted. Use baud rate 115200.
  • Page 6: Download And Install The Edge Microserver

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Download and Install the Edge Microserver From the PTC Support Site, download the ThingWorx EMS. Make sure you download the proper version for your device (and latest datecode): “MicroServer-5-3-1-1113-Linux- ARM”. Use a program such as WinSCP to copy the EMS to the device under the following directory (create if it does not exist): /usr/include/microserver...
  • Page 7: Configuration And Connection

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Configuration and Connection Configuring and Setting up a Websocket Connection Open for editing, using either WinSCP or the VI editor, the “config.json” file. Modify the configuration file to suit a connection to a remote ThingWorx Platform server. A valid AppKey is required.
  • Page 8: Verifying Websocket Connection

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Verifying Websocket Connection From any browser, navigate to the remote ThingWorx platform server. Navigate to the “Monitoring > Remote Things” section, and then click the “Unbound” tab. The NXP device, configured with the name given in the config.json file, should be visible here.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide At this point, the device is connected. You may configure it to push properties to the server and bind them as remote properties. For more information, follow the examples and guides at http://support.ptc.com/cs/help/thingworx_hc/thingworx_6.0_hc/.
  • Page 10: Compatibility

    NXP i.MX 6 UltraLite Evaluation Kit Installation and Setup Guide Compatibility This guide has been tested for compatibility with the DEVICE and the following ThingWorx platform and operating system: ThingWorx 7.0.1 ThingWorx Platform Version Windows 7, Service Pack 1 MicroServer-5-3-1-1113-Linux-ARM Rev L3.14.38.6ul Board MFGTOOL Document Revision History...

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