Newport New Focus Picomotor 8743-CL, 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 target position.
In the Cycle tab, a user can enter two target 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 native ASCII commands and
syntax 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 the top of
application screen.