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CONEX-CC Single-Axis DC Motion with Controller/Driver Controller GUI Manual V2.0.x...
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Original instructions. No part of this document may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval of Newport Corporation. This document is provided for information only, and product specifications are subject to change without notice. Any change will be reflected in future publishings.
CONEX-CC Controller graphical user interface (GUI). Overview The CONEX-CC Controller GUI is a graphical user interface, that allows the user to interact with the CONEX-CC controller that is connected to stages with DC motors and encoder feedback. The user can initiate moves, change the state of the controller, adjust parameters, etc.
CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual Controller State Diagram The CONEX-CC controller is defined by the following state diagram. NOTE The position tracking is available only from the controller version 2.0.0 Controller’s LED display: NOT REFERENCED: If everything is OK then SOLID ORANGE.
Install CONEX-CC Graphical User Interface Following are steps to install CONEX-CC GUI. • For 32 bit, Select and launch “CONEX-CC Utility Installer Win32.exe”. For 64 bit, Select and launch “CONEX-CC Utility Installer Win64.exe”. • A window opens up showing Install welcome page.
NOTE When more than one CONEX-CC instrument is connected, this window allows the user to switch the instruments between X and Y axes. To discern a com port for a specific instrument, note their COM number in the Device Manager when the connection is added.
Controller GUI will only log errors that are defined to be critical. The polling interval defines the number of milliseconds between each time the Controller GUI polls the CONEX-CC for the latest information. The user may change the polling interval by entering a value. Diagnostics Delay defines the time delay in milliseconds between each command sent from a text file.
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CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual Configurable settings The following table describes all the settings that can be changed by the user. Parameter Description Values Default LoggingConfiguration Level Logging level. Trace Trace Trace is the most detailed of the settings and when this Detail setting is selected the Controller GUI logs everything.
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CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual This table describes mouse parameters for the MouseConfiguration section. MouseConfiguration EnterPositionTracking Activate the tracking mode. MouseButton/MouseEvent* Middle/Click ExitPositionTracking Desactivate the tracking mode. MouseButton/MouseEvent* Middle/Click SelectXaxis Select/Unselect X axis. MouseButton/MouseEvent* Left/Click SelectYaxis Select/Unselect Y axis. MouseButton/MouseEvent* Right/Click...
CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual Main The Main tab displays the main controls in the Controller GUI like a virtual front panel. It is updated each time the polling interval timer expires. One Main tab by axis: Main X Main Y “Initialization and Configuration”...
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CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual “Incremental Motion / PR-Move Relative” In the “Incremental Motion / PR-Move Relative” area, two increment values can be defined. For each defined increment, a relative move is performed in either the negative direction or positive direction.
CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual Tracking The Tracking tab accesses the position tracking mode. The tracking position mode uses the mouse. NOTE In the tracking mode, the cursor is confined to the tracking position area. The “Enable/Disable” button executes the next enable command to change the controller status.
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CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual Delete a memorized position: Select an item from the combo box, right-click on the mouse and select the “Delete” menu to delete the selected memorized position. Tracking panel and mouse The current position is represented by a black spot.
CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab allows the user to enter instrument commands and to view the history of commands that were sent and the responses that were received. This list of commands and the syntax of each command can be found in the user’s manual.
CONEX-CC Controller GUI Manual About The About tab displays the information about the Controller GUI and the connected instrument. It displays the Controller GUI name, version, and copyright information. It also displays the instrument model, instrument key (serial number) and firmware version for X and Y axes.
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