MCO 305 Design Guide
MG.33.L4.02 – VLT
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PC Software Interface
Specifics of the User Interface
You should be familiar with the basic functions and terminology of the Microsoft Windows interface, because
this manual does not explain the basics, but the specifics of the PC User Interface.
For programming the MCO 305 the VLT
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Motion Control Tool MCT 10 is used. With that you also start the
integrated APOSS software for developing control programs and for editing curves.
Projects
can be programmed off line or by means of
Networking
online.
– Online: When MCT 10 has a connection established to the drive, then APOSS will use the drive connection
that MCT 10 has already established.
– Offline: All the features that allow to switch drives or connect to multiple drives or to read current para-
meters are enabled.
The selection of operating mode is done by MCT 10 at start-up of APOSS and can not be changed while
APOSS is running.
When APOSS is started by MCT 10, then APOSS will connect to only a single drive. Hence, all the features
that allow APOSS to switch drives or connect to multiple drives are disabled.
When neither MCT 10 is used online nor offline APOSS will be used in a Stand-alone Mode.
The APOSS Window
Each opened window represents an APOSS program which can be connected with a FC 300. Thus, you can
open at least the same number of edit windows as the number of controllers you have selected.
Title Bar
Displays number and name of the connected FC 300. In the event of an error the error number is also
shown in the title bar of the controller which triggered the error.
Tool Bar
The tool bar offers beside of the standard functions
New file
,
Open file
,
etc.
, some more: From
Info
to
right:
Select Controller
,
Close Interface
, and
CAM-Editor
.
online
offline
Context Menus
Context menus are provided at certain program locations if you click on the right mouse button. For example:
the context menu in the
Edit
window or a selection menu in
CAM-Editor
for inserting or deleting Fix points.
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