Quick Start Guide
Renesas Starter Kit+ for RX671
NOTE: This Quick Start Guide covers installation of the CS+ IDE.
To download the RSK+RX671 installer, you need an internet connection environment.
1. Installation
Do not connect the E2 Lite debugger module until the software support has been installed.
Internet access is required during the installation process.
A PC with a processor over 1GHz is recommended to install the software.
1. Software for this Renesas Starter Kit is available for Download from;
2. Windows™ 10 / 8.1 users may see a “User Account Control” dialog box. If applicable, enter the administrator’s user
name and password and click ‘Yes’.
3. When you execute downloaded installer, 'Readme first' window is appeared.
Please read 'Readme first' first, click 'Begin CS+ Setup' and follow the instructions on the screen to install the RSK+
software.
This process takes several minutes.
4. The End User License Agreement appears. Read the license and select ‘Accept’ if you wish to continue. Click ‘Next’
5. The ‘Select Components’ window appears. Review the components by selecting each component in turn. Click
‘Next’ to continue.
6. The ‘Installation Settings Confirmation’ window appears. Review the information and click ‘Next’ to begin installation.
7. The ‘Installation Execution’ window will appear showing the installation progress.
Note: The Windows
TM
driver signing dialog box may be displayed. Please accept the driver to continue.
Note: If an information dialog prompting for updates such as Visual C ++
TM
is displayed, please update the software.
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E2 Lite Debugger
Pmod LCD
DC Power
Jack (5V)
Reset Switch
User LEDs
E2 Lite Head er
Potentiometer
CAN Head er
USB Serial
Application
Head ers
USB0 Func.
USB0 Host
Coin cell
SD Card
Pmod
Head er
Pmod
Head er
(for LCD)
User Sw itch
Touch
(Keys)
Touch
(Slider)
Terminal Block fo r
passive speaker
Headphone Jack
Power LEDs
Microphone
8. After the installation has completed, click ‘Next’.
9. Uncheck ‘Launch Update Manager’, then click ‘Finish’ to exit the installer. It is recommended to run the CS+ Update
Manager and install updates after completion of this guide.
Note: The Renesas Flash Programmer included with the installer may not be the latest version.
2. Connection
10. Ensure the PMOD LCD is fitted to the connector marked ‘PMOD1’ on the RSK+.
Make sure that the pin numbers of each connector match as shown in the figure
on the right.
11. Connect the E2 Lite debugger module to the connector marked ‘E2 Lite’ on the RSK+ using the ribbon cable.
12. Connect the center positive +5V PSU to the PWR connector on the RSK+ and apply power.
13. Connect the E2 Lite debugger module to a spare USB port of your PC. The green ‘ACT’ LED on the E2 Lite
debugger will flash.
14. The E2 Lite debugger drivers will now be installed. Note that, this may take up to a minute and administrator
privileges will be required.
Windows™ 8.1
Windows™ 10
An icon will appear in the Windows™ Taskbar
and installation will complete.
A “Device Setup” button will appear in the
Windows™ Taskbar and installation will
complete.
3. CS+ Project
CS+ integrates various tools such as compiler, assembler, debugger and editor into a common graphical user interface.
To learn more on how to use CS+, refer to the CS+ Tutorial manual from the menu bar (Help > Tutorial).
Other CS+ manuals are available:
Windows
TM
8.1: From Apps View , all documents are under "Renesas Electronics CS+"
Windows
TM
10: Start Menu > All Apps > Renesas Electronics CS+
15. Launch CS+:
Windows
TM
8.1: From Apps View , click ‘CS+ for CC (RL78, RX, RH850)’ icon
Windows
TM
10: Start Menu > All Apps > Renesas Electronics CS+ > CS+ for CC (RL78, RX, RH850)
When start up for the first time, the "Confirm an agreement" dialog is displayed. After reading the contents, check
the tick box and click ‘Yes (Y)’ or ‘No (N)’ button.
16. The ‘One Point Advice’ dialog box, which provides useful tips, will open. Click ‘OK’.
17. The Start panel will appear. Select the
‘RSK+RX671_Tutorial’ project under the ‘Open
Sample RSK Project’ entry and click ‘GO’.