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Features and Requirements
Section 7-1
7-1
Features and Requirements
Motion Perfect provides the following features.
• Using the Project Manager to maintain a consistent copy of application
programs on the computer.
• Creating, copying, renaming, deleting, editing, running and debugging
programs on the MC Unit.
• Using the Control Panel, Full Controller Directory, Axis Parameters Win-
dow, and I/O status to monitor the MC Unit and to control its status.
• Using the Program Debugger, Axis Parameters Window, Software Oscil-
loscope Window and Jog Axes Window to adjust the servo system.
It is possible to open several windows on the Motion Perfect desktop and run
them simultaneously. A user could be stepping through a program displayed
in an Editor Window, while checking the program’s output and entering input
characters via a separate terminal Window, and while also monitoring and
updating the axis parameters and I/O status.
Requirements
The MC Unit requires Motion Perfect version 2.0 or later. Please note that
previous versions of the package will not work with this MC Unit.
The following are required to run Motion Perfect version 2.0.
1.
IBM Personal Computer or 100% compatible.
2.
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT 4.0.
3.
66 MHz 486 based processor (133 MHz Pentium recommended).
4.
16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended).
5.
10 MB of hard disk space.
6.
Enhanced serial communications port (UART 16550).
7.
800 x 600 pixel display or higher resolution with at least 256 colors.
8.
Mouse or tracker ball.
7-2
Connecting to the MC Unit
Motion Perfect can be connected to the MC Unit once the MC Unit is pow-
ered-up and running in order to use all features. After installation Motion Per-
fect can be started by using the Start Button.
Note The computer should be connected to the MC Unit using a RS-232C Serial
Cable (by OMRON) between a COM port on the computer and the MC Units
RS-232C Programming Port. Refer to 2-3-2 Serial Port Connections for
details.
When started, Motion Perfect will display its introductory splash screen whilst
looking for any controllers connected to the computer.