
Introduction
Getting Started with the QuickStick HT Transport System
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5.
Set the IP address for each node controller and specify the node controller to be used
as the high-level controller. Upload the configuration, image, and type files to each
node controller using the node controller web interface (see
and the
Node Controller Interface User Manual
,
).
Once configured, the node controllers can be used to simulate the transport system, see
6.
When using motors with Ethernet communication, create the MICS file (see
) and provision the motors (see
7.
Program the motors using the Motor ERF Image files (see
, the
Node Controller Interface User Manual
NCHost TCP Interface Utility User Manual
,
).
8.
Test and debug the transport system by using the NCHost TCP Interface Utility and
Demo Scripts (see
NCHost TCP Inter-
face Utility User Manual
,
). NCHost provides an easy method to verify
proper operation and make adjustments such as refining the control loop tuning.
NOTE:
The NCHost TCP Interface Utility is for test and verification trials only. The
host controller must be used to control the QSHT transport system after veri-
fication of functionality.
9.
Configure the host controller (either a general-purpose computer or PLC) to control
the QSHT transport system as required to meet the material movement needs of the
facility where the system is installed. See:
•
•
When using TCP/IP communication with a PC, see the
Host Controller TCP/IP Com-
munication Protocol User Manual
. When using EtherNet/IP communi-
cation with a PLC, see the
Host Controller EtherNet/IP Communication Protocol User
Manual
.