6.2 ICICLE Kit

To start the OPC UA server on the ICICLE Kit, perform the following steps:

1. Program the job file on the ICICLE Kit. For more information on installing the job file, see Programming the Device.
2. Install the wic image on the ICICLE Kit. For more information on installing the wic image, see Flashing Linux .wic Image in eMMC Mode.
3. Reboot and login as root.
4. Check the IP address of the machine. Note and keep the IP address handy.
5. Connect the Stepper Motor to the Stepper 7 Click Board.
6. Connect the Stepper 7 Click Board to the Mikro Bus Connector.
7. Navigate to the /opt/microchip/opcua/icicle-kit/ folder.
8. Execute the ./icicle-motor-server.py & or python3 icicle-motor-server.py & command. It displays the following message:

   Attempting to load the MCP23S08 SPI device
   MCP23S08 SPI device loaded successfully

   Wait for the terminal to display the following log:

   Stepper Motor - OPC-UA Server Started

   The server starts and runs in the background at port 4840.

9. Connect to the OPC UA server using the UAExpert OPC UA client. For information on connecting to the server, see Establishing a Connection Between OPC UA and Client/Server.