
PC software
Operat-
ing sys-
tem
Short description
Recommended use
MATLAB drivers
Win-
dows
MATLAB is a develop-
ment environment and
programming language
for numerical calcula-
tions (must be ordered
separately from Math-
Works).
The PIMATLAB driver
consists of a MATLAB
class that can be inclu-
ded in any MATLAB
script. This class sup-
ports the PI General
Command Set.
The PI MATLAB driver
does not require and
additionalMATLAB tool
boxes.
For users who want to use
MATLAB to program their ap-
plication.
PIStages3Editor
Win-
dows
Program opening and
editing positioner data-
bases in .db format.
For users who want to deal
with the contents of position-
er databases more intensive-
ly.
PITerminal
Win-
dows,Li-
nux
Simple user interface
that can be used for
nearly all PI controllers.
For users who want to send
GCS commands directly to
the controller.
PI Firmware Updat-
er
Win-
dows
Program for updating
the firmware of the
E-871.1A1N.
For users who want to update
the firmware.
PIUpdateFinder
Win-
dows
Checks the PI software
installed on the PC. If
newer versions of the
PC software are availa-
ble on the PI server,
they are offered for
download.
For users who want to update
the PC software.
USB driver
Win-
dows
Driver for the USB inter-
face
For users who want to con-
nect the controller to the PC
via the USB interface.
4.7
Positioner Database
You can select a parameter set appropriate for your positioner from a positioner database in
the PC software from PI. The software transfers the values of the selected parameter set to
the volatile or nonvolatile memory of the controller.
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