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Unit Products The following usage notes are applicable to all Microprocessing unit and Microcontroller unit products from Renesas. For detailed usage notes on the products covered by this document, refer to the relevant sections of the document as well as any technical updates that have been issued for the products.
Overview This document describes the RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board (RTK7RL23LMP00000BJ) (hereafter referred to as this product). For more information about this product, please visit the following web page. URL: https://www.renesas.com/rl78g23_lcm_evaluation_board/ Purpose This product is a communication master board for controlling various lighting evaluation boards. This manual describes the hardware specifications and the operating procedures for various lighting communications.
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification Specification This chapter describes the specifications of this product. Exterior Figure 2-1 shows the exterior of the parts surface of this product. Figure 2-1 Exterior of the parts surface R20UT5072EJ0101 Rev. 1.01 Page 4 of 24 Jan.
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification Parts layout Figure 2-2 shows the parts layout of this product. Figure 2-2 Parts layout R20UT5072EJ0101 Rev. 1.01 Page 5 of 24 Jan. 25, 2023...
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification Operating Environment Figure 2-3 shows the operating environment of this product. Infrared DALI or DMX512 or Infrared Slave Board Load LED Figure 2-3 Operating Environment *1: Lighting equipment/evaluation board supporting DALI or DMX512, infrared, etc.
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification Description of Functions 2.4.1 Control Unit A list of operating parts is shown in Table 2-1. For the position of the parts, see Chapter 2-1, Figure 2-1. Figure 2-4 shows the recommended specifications for the communication cable that connects to the DALI connector and DMX512 connector.
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RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification *2: Do not set to COM mode when E2 emulator Lite is connected. Table 2-6 Switch Settings for Operation Modes Mode ”. RESET Switch Touch sensor key to send the DALI communication command...
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification 2.4.2 Power Supply This product supports the following power supply methods. (*1) It is necessary to change the jumper setting depending on the power supply method. See Table 2-2 for jumper settings.
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RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification Table 2-3 Supported / Not supported function list for each power supply method Functions Board power supply method AC adapter DALI bus DALI communication (Note) Supported Supported Supported LED2,3,4 DMX512 communication Not supported...
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification 2.4.3 Operation Mode Switching This board can be connected to a variety of evaluation and development tools by switching the operation modes. The operation modes are described in Table 2-5, and the setting methods are shown in Table 2-6.
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 2. Specification 2.4.4 Procedures for connecting and disconnecting peripheral devices The procedure for connecting and disconnecting peripheral devices (E2 emulator Lite, AC adapter, USB cable) is shown below. Be sure to follow the procedures below when connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices.
3.1.1 Downloading Software The following software programs are required to develop and evaluate software by using this board. Download the software from the Renesas Electronics website. • Communication GUI DALI Master Controller GUI Ver 2.02 or later DMX512 master controller GUI Ver. 2.00 or later •...
3.1.3 Installing e studio studio is required for program development and on-chip debugging of RL78/G23 equipped on this board. Please follow the steps below to install it on the PC. 1. Download the "Integrated Development Environment e studio installer for windows" from the e studio download page.
3.1.4 Installing Renesas Flash Programmer Renesas Flash Programmer (hereinafter referred to as "RFP") is required to rewrite the firmware of this product. Install it on the PC according to the following procedure. 1. Download the file from the RFP download page.
3. Usage Writing Programs 3.2.1 Procedures for Writing Programs with Renesas Flash Programmer (RFP) This section describes the procedure for writing programs using RFP. 1. Set the operation mode of this board according to the tables below. Table 3-1 Mode Switch Settings (RFP writing)
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3. Start RFP on the PC. 4. In RFP, select to create a new workspace. 5. Select RL78/G23 for the microcontroller, enter the workspace name, and click the “Next” button. 6. Select the communication method. (a) Select "COM port number of virtual UART" when using the USB and select "2 write UART" for the interface.
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 3. Usage Operation Procedure 3.3.1 Standalone Operation of the Board (DALI Communication) This is the procedure to transmit the DALI command assigned to the touch sensor key using the firmware that is written at the time of shipment of this product.
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 3. Usage 3.3.2 Standalone Operation of the Board (Infrared Communication) This is the procedure to transmit the infrared code assigned to the touch sensor key using the firmware written at the time of shipment of this product.
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 3. Usage 3.3.3 Operation with PC Connected (DMX512 Communication) This is the procedure for performing DMX512 communication using the DMX512 master control GUI on a PC, using the firmware written at the time of shipment of this product.
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RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 3. Usage The connection diagram is shown below. Figure 3-3 Connection for Operation with PC Connected (DMX512 Communication) R20UT5072EJ0101 Rev. 1.01 Page 21 of 24 Jan. 25, 2023...
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 3. Usage 3.3.4 Operation with PC Connected (DALI Communication) This is the procedure to perform DALI communication using the DALI master control GUI on a PC using the firmware written at the time of shipment of this product. Connect this product to a PC with a USB cable.
3.3.5 Resetting Firmware to the Factory Setting If the program of RL78/G23 installed in this product is to be rewritten and restored to the shipping firmware again, download the firmware from the Renesas Electronics website and write it. On-Chip Debugging The RL78/G23 on this product supports on-chip debugging.
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RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board 3. Usage (b) Connection with E2 emulator Lite Start e studio on the PC. Evaluation using the on-chip debug function can be performed by operating e studio. For details on the setting and usage of the on-chip debug function, refer to the manual for e studio.
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RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board Revision History User’s Manual Rev. Date Description Page Summary 1.00 Dec.5, 22 First Edition issued 1.01 Jan. 25, 23 Correction of some link errors in documents...
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RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board User’s Manual Publication Date: Rev.1.01 Jan.25, 2023 Published by: Renesas Electronics Corporation...
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