iWare RZ/G1C User manual

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Quick Start Guide
RZ/G1C Single Board Computer

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About this Guide
This document is intended as the guide for unpacking iWave’s iW-RainboW-G23S-RZ/G1C Single
Board Computer package and setting up the test environment for it. It also gives details about safety
information and important cautions which should adhere while using the Single Board Computer.
Single Board Computer (SBC) Overview
The RZ/G1C Single Board Computer is an extension of RZ/G1C CPU, which is based on Renesas
high performance RZ/G1C (Dual/Solo Core - ARM Cortex A7 MPUs). This SBC can be used for quick
prototyping of any high end applications in verticals like Automotive, Industrial & Medical. The board is
highly packed with all necessary on-board connectors to validate almost complete RZ/G1C CPU
features.
INTRODUCTION
Important Note
Warning
Use ESD Protection
ROHS complaint
Check the local regulations for disposal of electronic products
Important Symbols Used
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Check the local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Safety Information
UNPACKING
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Before unpacking and installing the SBC or adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
Place the product on a stable surface. To avoid short circuits in electronics, keep all
conducting material away from the SBC.
Avoid using board in extreme dust, humidity and temperature conditions. Do not place the
.SBC in wet area
Before using the SBC, make sure that all cables are correctly connected and the power
adapter is correctly selected.
Make sure that Electrical outlet where you connected the power adapter is not damaged
and working fine.
If the power adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. To prevent electrical shock
hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before displacing the
system

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Unpacking Guidelines
Please follow the below guidelines while unpacking the RZ/G1C Single Board Computer.
Static electricity can destroy electronics in the SBC. Make sure to
follow the ESD precautions to prevent damage to the SBC and injury
to the user.
Wear the anti-static wristband while unpacking and handling the SBC to prevent
electrostatic discharge.
Use anti-static pad/mat with proper grounding to place the SBC.
Don't touch the inside surface of the SBC circuit board.
Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge any excess
static build-up.
Make sure that packing box is facing upwards while opening.
Make sure that the entire packing list items mentioned in Package Checklist are present.

Do not proceed with installation, if any of the items listed in the above
checklist is missing or damaged. Contact iWave support team.
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Package Checklist
The RZ/G1C Single Board Computer will be shipped with the following items:
Sl. No.
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Single Board Computer
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Package Item Qty Image
25V,2.5A Power Adaptor
with universal plugs
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All components used
in this SBC is
Lead free and
ROHS complaint
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DVD
(Please refer
DVD Content section)
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Custom JTAG Cable
(Optional)

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Get to Know the RZ/G1C Single Board Computer
The RZ/G1C Single Board Computer consists of 85mmx56mm RZ/G1C Single Board Computer. The
RZ/G1C SBC supports the following features.
Renesas RZ/G1C MPU
RZ/G1C Single Board Computer Features
CPU
Memory
Communication Features
Expansion Features
General Specification
Other Features
Dual/Solo ARM Cortex®-A7 MPCore® @ 1GHz
512MB DDR3 (Expandable )
8GB eMMC Flash (Expandable )
2MB SPI NOR Flash (Expandable)
Micro SD Slot
JTAG Header x 1
SPI Flash Programming Header x 1
100/1000Mbps Ethernet through RJ45MagJack x 1
USB2.0 OTG as a Device x 1 Port through Micro B Connector
USB2.0 Host x 2 Port through Dual stack Type A Connector
HDMI x 1 Port through HDMI connector
CVBS Video Output through RCA Jack/Header (Optional)
Reset Switch x 1
40pin Expansion Connector x 2 (To Connect Add-On-Module)
20pin Expansion Connector x 1 (To Connect Add-On-Module)
Power Supply : 5V,2.5A Power Input Jack
Form Factor : 85mm X 56mm
CVBS Video Input through RCA Jack
Video Features

The RZ/G1C Single Board Computer major components location are shown in the below figure.
Refer Single Board Computer Hardware User Guide for more details.
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Top View of Single Board Computer
Bottom View of Single Board Computer
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This section describes the step by step procedure to setup the test environment for RZ/G1C Single
Board Computer.
Read the Single Board Computer Documents
Setting up the Debug port
Power ON the Single Board Computer
Before setting up the test environment, one must read all the documents of the RZ/G1C Single Board
Computer to know about its features and get familiar with it. These documents are available in the
DVD which comes along with the RZ/G1C Single Board Computer Package.
Below mentioned documents are available in the DVD,
RZ/G1C SBC Quick start Guide (This Guide)
RZ/G1C SBC Hardware User Guide
RZ/G1C SBC Software User Guide
RZ/G1C SBC Software Release Note
Getting Start
Read the Documents
SETTING UP THE TEST ENVIRONMENT
Refer DVD contents section to know about the DVD content
structure and SBC related document’s path.
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Please follow the below procedure to setup the Debug Micro USB port of RZ/G1C Single Board
Computer.
Debug Port Setting
Debug Port Connection
Connect TypeA end of TTL-R232R-RPI cable to PC and 3pin (100mil) Berghosue end of
TTL-R232R-RPI cable to Single Board Computer's 20pin Expansion connector(J7) as
shown below.
Install the driver for Debug USB Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.
Drivers located at: http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT232R.htm
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The RZ/G1C Single Board Computer comes with 5V, 2.5A power supply with universal plugs. Please
follow the below procedure to power ON the Single Board Computer.
Powering ON the Single Board Computer
Connect the 5V power supply plug to the power connector (J9) of the Single Board Computer
as shown below and Power ON the power supply.
Once Power is applied to the Single Board Computer, the Red Power LEDs in the RZ/G1C
Single Board Computer will glow as shown in the above image.
Do not use different power adapter other than the supplied one.
Do not proceed with installation, if Power Status LED is blinking
or not glowing. Contact iWave support team.
Power Supply Connection

In Linux Release, U-boot boot messages will appear in Hyper Terminal as shown below.
Linux Test Environment
Immediately after power on, press any key in HyperTerminal to go to the U-boot command prompt
as shown below. Otherwise Linux will launch automatically.
iWave supports below mentioned Operating System Releases for RZ/G1C Single Board Computer.
Linux 3.10.31(or higher)
Once power is applied to the RZ/G1C Single Board Computer as explained in the previous section, the
HyperTerminal of the PC/Laptop which is connected to the Single Board Computer will immediately
show the boot messages of the boot loader.
Done with Test Environment
1. RZ/G1C SBC comes with bootable binary in default boot media.
2. Make sure that all the steps mentioned in Getting Start section is followed.
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Once Linux is launched, the HDMI Monitor will show the Yocto images as shown below and
HyperTerminal will show the Linux Login.
To Login in Linux, enter “root” in terminal and you will get the Linux command prompt as shown
below. Once you get the prompt you are done with Test Environment setup on Linux delivery.
HDMI Monitor after Linux Launch
Linux Command Prompt
Refer Linux Software User Guide for further details.
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DVD Contents
The following figure shows the DVD content structure for Linux Operating System Release.
DVD Contents
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iWave continuously improves software releases with latest kernel version.
Contact iWave for latest software release detail.
Linux Release DVD Contents
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