Installation
Software
QuickStick HT User Manual
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Software
The QuickStick HT transport system requires user creation of the Node Controller Configura-
tion File to define the transport system. And, creation of host controller software to direct
vehicle motion for the particular application and to monitor transport system performance.
MagneMotion provides software tools to simplify the creation of the Node Controller Config-
uration File, for system testing, and for system monitoring. See
for identification and descriptions of all software components.
Software Overview
Node controllers that are supplied with the QuickStick HT transport system ship with just a
basic node controller software image installed. This image is only used for testing during
manufacturing and must not be used to run the transport system. Since different systems run
different versions of the software, this basic software must be replaced with the software
being used for the transport system where the node controller is installed. All node control-
ler-related files (node controller image, motor images and type files, and magnet array type
files) must be uploaded to the node controller and activated before using the transport system.
See the
Node Controller Interface User Manual
,
All QuickStick HT motors ship with just a basic software image installed. This image is used
for testing during manufacturing and must not be used to run the motors as part of a transport
system. Since different systems run different versions of the software, this basic software must
be replaced with the software being used for the transport system where the motors are
installed.
Upgrades to the software can be uploaded through the network communication link. See the
Upgrade Procedure in the Release Notes that are supplied with the software upgrade.
NOTE:
Specific builds of the MagneMotion software may not implement all features that
are described in this manual. See the Release Notes that are provided with the soft-
ware for additional information.
All software running on the QuickStick HT transport system must be part of the
same release. See the Release Notes that are provided with the software for addi-
tional information.
Only qualified MagneMotion personnel or personnel that are directed by MagneMo-
tion should make alterations or changes to the software.
Software Configuration
Create the Node Controller Configuration File (node_configuration.xml) with the Configura-
tor to define the components of the transport system and their relationship to each other. See
and the
QuickStick Configurator User Manual
,
for more details. The Node Controller Configuration File must then be uploaded to each node