iWave iW-RainboW-G15D User manual

iW-RainboW-G15D
Quick Start Guide
i.MX6 Qseven SOM Development Platform
R3.0

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Quick Start Guide
About this Guide
This document is intended as the guide for unpacking iWave’s iW-RainboW-G15D - i.MX6 Qseven
Development platform package and setting up the test environment for it. It also gives details about
safety information and important cautions which should adhere while installing the platform.
Development Platform Overview
The iW-RainboW-G15D Development Platform incorporates Qseven compatible i.MX6 SOM which is
based on Freescale’s i.MX6 Series application processor and Generic Qseven compatible Carrier
Board. This platform 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 i.MX6 CPU features.
INTRODUCTION
Important Note
Warning
Use ESD Protection
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Safety Information
 Before unpacking and installing the Development Platform 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 Development platform.
 Avoid using platform in extreme dust, humidity and temperature conditions. Do not place the
Development platform in wet area.
 Before using the platform, make sure that all cables are correctly connected and the power adopter
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.
 Don’t try to remove the Qseven SOM module from the Development platform unless really required.
 Before connecting or removing Qseven SOM module from the Development platform, ensure that
power cable is unplugged and ESD antistatic guidelines are followed.
UNPACKING

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Unpacking Guidelines
Please follow the below guidelines while unpacking the iW-RainboW-G15D Development platform.
Static electricity can destroy electronics in the platform. Make sure to
follow the ESD precautions to prevent damage to the platform and injury
to the user.
Wear the anti-static wristband while unpacking and handling the Development platform to
prevent electrostatic discharge.
Use anti-static pad/mat with proper grounding to place the Development platform.
Don't touch the inside surface of the Development platform circuit board.
Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge any excess
static build-up.
Make sure to follow the below antistatic guidelines before unpacking.
Make sure that packing box is facing upwards while opening.
Make sure that the entire packing list items mentioned in Package Checklist 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 iW-RainboW-G15D Qseven Development Platform will be shipped with the following items:
3Debug USB Cable 1
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212V,2A Power Adaptor
with universal plugs 1
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DVD
(Please refer
DVD Content section)

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This section describes the step by step procedure to setup the test environment for iW-RainboW-
G15D Development System.
 Read the Development Platform Documents
 Check Boot Mode Switch setting
 Check Boot Media Switch setting
 Setting up the Debug port
 Power ON the Development platform
Before setting up the test environment, one must read all the documents of the iW-RainboW-G15D
Development platform to know about the Platform, its features and to get familiar with it. These
documents are available in the DVD which comes along with the iW-RainboW-G15D Package.
Below mentioned documents are available in the DVD,
iW-RainboW-G15D Quick start Guide (This Guide)
i.MX6 Qseven SOM Hardware User Guide
Generic Qseven Carrier Board Hardware User Guide
Software User Manual
Release Notes for Software
Getting Start
Read the Documents
SETTING UP THE TEST ENVIRONMENT
Refer DVD contents section to know about the DVD content
structure and platform related document’s path.

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iW-Rainbow-G15D Development platform supports different boot mode options for booting.
 Internal Boot Mode (Default):
This mode is used for normal booting and default set while shipping. Please make sure that boot
mode switch (SW2) is in this mode while setting up the Test Environment.
 Serial Downloader Mode:
This mode is used when user wants to program boot media using MFG Tool. For more details,
please refer Software User Manual.
Boot modes can be selected by user using boot mode switch (SW2) settings on i.MX6 SOM as
mentioned below . For more details, refer i.MX6 Qseven SOM Hardware User Guide.
Boot Mode Setting
Boot Mode Settings Truth Table
Boot Mode Setting
On i.MX6 SOM
Internal Boot Mode
(Default)
Serial
Downloader Mode
OFF
ON
ON
ON - High OFF - Low
OFF
SW2 (2 Position Switch)
POS1 POS2 Image

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iW-Rainbow-G15D platform supports different boot media options for booting. Boot media can be
selected by user using boot media switch (SW1) settings on i.MX6 SOM as mentioned below.
Boot Media Setting
Boot Media
Setting
On i.MX6 SOM
eCSPI1- SPI
Flash
(Default)
ON XON XOFF XX X
OFF ONOFF ONON OFFOFF OFF
ON - High OFF - Low X - Don't Care
SW1 (8 Position Switch)
POS1 POS5POS2 POS6POS3 POS7POS4 POS8 Image
Boot Media Settings Truth Table
1. iW-RainboW-G15D platform is loaded with binaries on default boot media.
2. If different boot media is selected other than default one, make sure to load
bootable binaries in selected boot media.
SD3-4 bit
Micro SD
OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
SD4-8 bit
eMMC

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iW-RainboW-G15D platform comes with Debug MicroAB to Type A cable for easy debugging and
testing. Please follow the below procedure to setup the Debug Micro USB of Development platform.
Debug Port Setting
Debug Port Connection
Connect TypeA end of USB cable to PC and Micro AB end of USB cable to Development
platform's debug Micro USB connector(J15) 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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iW-RainboW-G15D platform comes with 12V, 2A power supply with universal plugs. Please follow the
below procedure to power ON the Development platform.
Powering ON iW-RainboW-G15D
Power Supply Connection
Connect the 12V power supply plug to the power connector (J3) of the iW-RainboW-G15D
platform as shown below and switch ON the power supply.

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Power ON Indication
Once Power is applied to iW-RainboW-G15D platform, the Power LEDs in the i.MX6 SOM
module and Generic Qseven carrier board will glow as shown below.
Do not proceed with installation, if any of the Power Status LEDs
are blinking or not glowing. Contact iWave support team.

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Once power is applied to iW-RainboW-G15D platform as explained in the previous section, the
HyperTerminal of the PC/Laptop which is connected to the Development platform will immediately
show the boot messages of the boot loader.
iWave supports below mentioned Operating System Releases for iW-RainboW-G15D Development
platform.
Linux 3.10.17 (or higher)
Android 4.3 (or higher)
Windows Embedded Compact 7
Depending upon the supported Operating system and boot loader on particular delivery, the Hyper
Terminal will show the boot messages as described in the following section.
Done with Test Environment
1. Platform 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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In Linux Release, U-boot boot messages will appear in Hyper Terminal as shown below.
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.
Linux Test Environment
U-boot on Terminal
U-boot Command Prompt

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Once Linux is launched, the LCD 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.
LCD after Linux Launch
Linux Command Prompt
Refer Linux Software User Manual for further details.

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In Andriod Release, U-boot boot messages will appear in Hyper Terminal as shown below.
Immediately after power on, Press any key in HyperTerminal to go to the U-boot command prompt
as shown below. Otherwise Andriod will launch automatically.
Android Test Environment
U-boot on Terminal
U-boot Command Prompt

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Once Android is launched, the LCD will show the Android screen as shown below and HyperTerminal
will show the Android command prompt.
Press Enter key in terminal to see the Android command prompt as shown below. Once you get the
prompt you are done with Test Environment setup on Android delivery.
LCD after Android Launch
Android Command Prompt
Refer Android Software User Manual for further details.

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In WEC7 Release, E-boot boot messages will appear in HyperTerminal as shown below.
Immediately after power on, Press Space key in HyperTerminal to go to the E-boot command
prompt as shown below. Otherwise WEC7 will launch automatically.
WEC7 Test Environment
E-Boot on HyperTerminal
E-boot Command Prompt

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Once WEC7 is launched, the LCD will show the WEC7 screen as shown below. Once you get the
WEC7 screen, you are done with Test Environment setup on WEC7 delivery.
7'' LCD after WEC7 Launch
Refer WEC7 Software User Manual for further details.

iWave supports below mentioned Operating System Releases for iW-RainboW-G15D Development
platform
 iW-G15D-Q7LXC - Linux 3.10.17 or higher
 iW-G15D-Q7LAC - Android 4.3 or higher
 iW-G15D-Q7WCC - Windows Embedded Compact 7
DVD contents will differ depending upon the operating system supported on the particular delivery.
The following Figures show the DVD content structure of each Operating System Release.
DVD Contents
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Linux Release DVD Contents