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Convert high-voltage industrial signals to logic levels with MAX22196 and MK64FN1M0VDC12

High-performance octal industrial sink/source digital input

DIGI IN 2 Click with Clicker 2 for Kinetis

Published Apr 29, 2024

Click board™

DIGI IN 2 Click

Dev Board

Clicker 2 for Kinetis

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

MK64FN1M0VDC12

Safely interface with high-voltage industrial signals and convert them to logic levels for controlling machinery and processes.

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

DIGI IN 2 Click is based on the MAX22196, a high-performance octal industrial sink/source digital input IC from Analog Devices. This IC converts eight high-voltage (8V-24V) industrial inputs across channels 1 to 8 into standard logic-level outputs. It incorporates a serial interface for configuring and reading data in a serialized format via SPI. Each input channel can be individually set to operate as sinking (P-type) or sourcing (N-type), with built-in current limiters to reduce power wastage while adhering to the IEC 61131-2 standards. This Click board™ is ideal for various applications, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), factory automation, and process control systems. A distinctive feature of the MAX22196 is its ability to meet IEC 61131-2 Type 1/3 or Type 2 digital input requirements using a single resistor (R7) set at 12kΩ. The device offers flexibility by allowing the users to turn off current sinks or sources. Furthermore, each input channel has a customizable glitch/debounce filter and an optional 16-bit down-counter for enhanced input signal processing. The MAX22196 can draw power from a field supply ranging from 8V to 24V, including a

green LED (VOK), to indicate the presence of a stable field supply. An on-chip 5V linear regulator is another hallmark of the MAX22196, capable of delivering up to 20mA of load current to the VA header, which is left unpopulated. This on-chip regulator can be enabled via the FUNC SEL "R" jumper by placing its position from OFF to ON state. While it's in the OFF position, the VA terminal presents a 5V linear regulator output, and the ON position presents a supply input powered by mikroBUS power rail™ (3.3V or 5V). Regarding communication, the DIGI IN 2 Click interfaces with the host MCU through SPI to perform input data reading, diagnostic data acquisition, and register configuration at speeds up to 12MHz. The voltages at the 1-8 input terminals are compared against internal references to determine whether the field binary output sensor is ON (logic 1) or OFF (logic 0). All eight inputs are simultaneously latched by the assertion of either latch LTC or CS pins, and the data is made available in a serialized form through the SPI. Notably, the MAX22196 can address up to four devices on a shared SPI bus using ADDR SEL jumpers for direct access, and it

supports daisy-chaining through the FUNC SEL "D" jumper. The MAX22196 also features a fault indicator (FLT pin) for communicating various operational errors to the host MCU, including power supply undervoltage, overtemperature conditions, and CRC errors. The READY RDY signal confirms that the MAX22196 is powered on and operational. CRC error detection is enabled by default for enhanced data integrity, which is particularly beneficial in both addressable and daisy-chain SPI configurations. To visually present the status of its digital inputs, the board is equipped with a 3x3 yellow LED driver crossbar matrix. The ninth LED, positioned in the lower-left corner, mirrors the functionality of the VOK LED, providing a quick visual reference for the board's operational status. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.

DIGI IN 2 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

Clicker 2 for Kinetis is a compact starter development board that brings the flexibility of add-on Click boards™ to your favorite microcontroller, making it a perfect starter kit for implementing your ideas. It comes with an onboard 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F microcontroller, the MK64FN1M0VDC12 from NXP Semiconductors, two mikroBUS™ sockets for Click board™ connectivity, a USB connector, LED indicators, buttons, a JTAG programmer connector, and two 26-pin headers for interfacing with external electronics. Its compact design with clear and easily recognizable silkscreen markings allows you to build gadgets with unique functionalities and

features quickly. Each part of the Clicker 2 for Kinetis development kit contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. In addition to the possibility of choosing the Clicker 2 for Kinetis programming method, using a USB HID mikroBootloader or an external mikroProg connector for Kinetis programmer, the Clicker 2 board also includes a clean and regulated power supply module for the development kit. It provides two ways of board-powering; through the USB Micro-B cable, where onboard voltage regulators provide the appropriate voltage levels to each component on the board, or

using a Li-Polymer battery via an onboard battery connector. All communication methods that mikroBUS™ itself supports are on this board, including the well-established mikroBUS™ socket, reset button, and several user-configurable buttons and LED indicators. Clicker 2 for Kinetis is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem, allowing you to create a new application in minutes. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.

Clicker 2 for Kinetis dimensions image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M4

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

NXP

Pin count

121

RAM (Bytes)

262144

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

Device Ready
PB2
AN
ID SEL
PB11
RST
SPI Select / ID COMM
PC4
CS
SPI Clock
PC5
SCK
SPI Data OUT
PC7
MISO
SPI Data IN
PC6
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
SPI Data Latch
PA10
PWM
Fault Interrupt
PB13
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
NC
NC
SCL
NC
NC
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Schematic

DIGI IN 2 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Clicker 2 for PIC32MZ front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Clicker 2 for Kinetis as your development board.

Clicker 2 for PIC32MZ front image hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly
Micro B Connector Clicker 2 Access - upright/background hardware assembly
Necto image step 2 hardware assembly
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Necto image step 5 hardware assembly
Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Flip&Click PIC32MZ MCU step hardware assembly
Necto No Display image step 8 hardware assembly
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Application Output via Debug Mode

1. Once the code example is loaded, pressing the "DEBUG" button initiates the build process, programs it on the created setup, and enters Debug mode.

2. After the programming is completed, a header with buttons for various actions within the IDE becomes visible. Clicking the green "PLAY" button starts reading the results achieved with the Click board™. The achieved results are displayed in the Application Output tab.

DEBUG_Application_Output

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for DIGI IN 2 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • digiin2_get_flt_pin - This function is used to get state of the FLT pin

  • digiin2_write_reg - This function is used to write data into the selected register by using SPI serial interface

  • digiin2_read_reg - This function reads a data byte from the selected register by using SPI serial interface

Open Source

Code example

This example can be found in NECTO Studio. Feel free to download the code, or you can copy the code below.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief DIGI IN 2 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the use of DIGI IN 2 Click board by reading and
 * displaying the state of the channels.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initializes the driver, performs the click default configuration.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Reads and displays on the USB UART the channel state every second.
 *
 * @author Stefan Ilic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "digiin2.h"

static digiin2_t digiin2;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void )
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    digiin2_cfg_t digiin2_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.
    digiin2_cfg_setup( &digiin2_cfg );
    DIGIIN2_MAP_MIKROBUS( digiin2_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( SPI_MASTER_ERROR == digiin2_init( &digiin2, &digiin2_cfg ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    if ( DIGIIN2_ERROR == digiin2_default_cfg ( &digiin2 ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void )
{    
    uint8_t channel_data = 0;

    digiin2_pulse_latch( &digiin2 );

    if ( DIGIIN2_OK == digiin2_read_reg( &digiin2, DIGIIN2_REG_DISTATE, &channel_data ) )
    {
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_1_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 1 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 1 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_2_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 2 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 2 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_3_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 3 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 3 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_4_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 4 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 4 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_5_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 5 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 5 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_6_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 6 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 6 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_7_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 7 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 7 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        if ( channel_data & DIGIIN2_CHANNEL_8_MASK )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 8 counter: HIGH \r\n" );
        }
        else
        { 
            log_printf( &logger, "Channel 8 counter: LOW \r\n" );
        }
        log_printf( &logger, "- - - - - - - - - - - - - -\r\n" );
    }
    else
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Read error." );
    }
    
    if ( DIGIIN2_PIN_STATE_HIGH == digiin2_get_flt_pin( &digiin2 ) )
    {
        uint8_t flt_data = 0;
        digiin2_read_reg( &digiin2, DIGIIN2_REG_FAULT, &flt_data );
        log_printf( &logger, "Fault1 data: 0x%.2X \r\n", ( uint16_t ) flt_data );
        digiin2_read_reg( &digiin2, DIGIIN2_REG_FAULT2, &flt_data );
        log_printf( &logger, "Fault2 data: 0x%.2X \r\n", ( uint16_t ) flt_data );
        log_printf( &logger, "- - - - - - - - - - - - - -\r\n" );
    }

    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}

int main ( void ) 
{
    /* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
    #ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
    preinit();
    #endif
    
    application_init( );
    
    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }

    return 0;
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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