Overview; Controller Address Identification; Terminal Tab - Newport New Focus Picomotor 8742 User Manual

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5.6.2

Overview

This Windows software application has advanced auto-discovery feature which
automatically finds computer connected Picomotor controllers and list them in the
"Device Tree" window. So called 'Slave' controllers (devices) connected via RS-
485 LAN are listed immediately underneath and shifted to the right of 'Master'
controllers which have direct computer connection. The user can then select the
controller to operate. Also, near the upper right area of the application the user can
select which specific motor (1, 2, 3 or 4) to control.
NOTE: In the device tree window, the software will show the address (1-31) to
the right of each controller's model number/serial number information in
parenthesis only when controllers are connected together via RS-485 LAN.

Controller Address Identification

At the bottom of the application is a "Message" window where application and
controller generated messages are shown (e.g., error messages, status).
Additionally, at the very bottom of the application is a connection status indicator
which lets the user know when the application is actively communicating with a
controller.
There are three(3) main application views or tabs: (1) Jog tab, (2) Cycle tab, and (3)

Terminal tab.

The Jog tab allows a user to "jog" a motor forward or backward in predefined
"relative" displacements or in "free run" (continuous) moves, depending on mode
selected. In this tab view one can also move to an "absolute" target position.
In the Cycle tab, a user can enter two "absolute" position destinations to have the
Picomotor cycle between these two points with programmable dwell time between
stops and optional number of cycles limit.
The Terminal tab allows users familiar with the controller's ASCII commands to
manually type and send commands to the controller, thereby offering maximum
flexibility and control.
Additionally, there are File, View, Setup, and Help menus selections at top of
application screen.
Most notably the Setup/Controller menu selection allows the user to set motor
velocity, acceleration, and motor type for each axis. The parameters shown on the