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AT6200/AT6400 Installation Guide
What's Next?
By now, you should have completed this chapter's configuration, mounting, connection, and
test instructions. You should be ready to begin developing your motion control program
based on the 6000 Series programming language.
Assuming you have already determined your system's motion control requirements and
identified the AT6n00 software features that you will use in your application, refer to your
6000 Series Programmer's Guide to learn how to implement these features. Be sure to keep
the 6000 Software Reference at hand as a reference for the 6000 Series command descriptions.
Motion Architect
To assist you in your programming effort, we recommend using Motion Architect
®
, an
intuitive Microsoft
®
Windows™ based programming tool. Motion Architect, included in your
ship kit, provides these features:
• System configurator and code generator: Automatically generate controller code
for basic system set-up parameters (I/O definitions, feedback device operations, etc.).
• Program editor: Create blocks or lines of 6000 controller code, or copy portions of
code from previous files. You can save program editor files for later use in BASIC, C,
etc., or in the terminal emulator or test panel.
• Terminal emulator: Communicating directly with the 6000 controller, the terminal
emulator allows you to type in and execute controller code, transfer code files to and
from the 6000 product. If you are using a bus-based 6000 controller, you can use this
module to transfer (download) the soft operating system.
• Test panel and program tester: You can create your own test panel to run your
programs and check the activity of I/O, motion, system status, etc. This can be
invaluable during start-ups and when fine tuning machine performance.
• On-line context-sensitive help and technical references: These on-line
resources provide help information about Motion Architect, as well as interactive access
to the contents of the 6000 Series Software Reference Guide.
• Dynamic Link Library: A DLL device driver is provided for bus-based controller
customers who wish to create a Windows-based application to interface with the
controller.
Other Software Tools Available
(Contact your local Automation Technology Center (ATC) or distributor)
• Motion Builder™. A Windows-based iconic programming interface that removes the
requirement to learn the 6000 programming language.
• CompuCAM™. A CAD-to-Motion (CAM) program that allows you to easily translate
DXF, HP-GL, and G-Code files into 6000 Series Language motion programs.
• DDE6000™. Facilitates data exchange between the AT6n00 and Windows™
applications that support the dynamic data exchange (DDE) protocol. NetDDE™
compatible.
• Motion Toolbox™. A library of LabVIEW
®
virtual instruments (VIs) for programming
and monitoring the AT6n00.
Technical Support
Troubleshooting instructions are provided in chapter 2 of this manual (for hardware-related
problems) and in the 6000 Series Programmer's Guide (for software-related problems). If you
cannot find the answer in this documentation, contact your local Automation Technology
Center (ATC) or distributor for assistance.
If you need to talk to our in-house application engineers, please contact us at the
phone/FAX/BBS numbers listed on the inside cover of this manual. (The phone numbers are
also provided when you issue the
HELP
command to the AT6n00.) NOTE: The BBS
contains the latest software upgrades and late-breaking product documentation.
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