Introduction
Transport System Software Overview
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MagneMotion
Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM007F-EN-P - September 2020
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Virtual Scope Utility
– A Windows software application that is supplied by Magne-
Motion to monitor and record the change of motor performance parameters. These
parameters are displayed as waveforms to analyze the performance of the motors.
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Demo Script
– A text file (
demo_script
.txt) uploaded to the NCHost TCP Interface
Utility to move vehicles on the transport system for test or demonstration purposes.
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Node Controller Software Image File
(IMG file) – The software file for the node
controllers (controller_image), includes the node controller and HLC applications.
The Node Controller Software Image file is uploaded to all node controllers in the
transport system.
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Motor ERF Image Files
(ERF file) – The software files for the MagneMotion motor
drives (
motor_image
.erf). The Motor ERF Image files are uploaded to all node con-
trollers in the transport system and then programmed into all motors.
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Restricted Parameters Files
– An XML file (
restricted_parameters
.xml) that pro-
vides access to restricted configuration elements for specific transport systems. The
Restricted Parameters file is uploaded to HLC. Contact ICT Customer Support for the
development of a custom Restricted Parameters file for a specific transport system.
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MagneMotion Information and Configuration Service (MICS) Files
– An XML
file (
MICS_motor_data
.xml) that contains the network topology parameters for the
transport system when using Ethernet communication with the motors. The file
includes the MAC address of each motor and the location of each motor on a path. The
MICS file is uploaded to all node controllers in the transport system.
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Motor Type Files
– XML files (
motor_type
.xml) that contain basic information about
the specific QuickStick motor types being used. The Motor Type files are uploaded to
all node controllers in the transport system.
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Magnet Array Type Files
– An XML file (
magnet_array_type
.xml) that contains
basic information about the specific MagneMotion magnet array type that is used on
the vehicles in the QuickStick HT transport system. The Magnet Array Type file is
uploaded to all node controllers in the transport system.
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Node Controller Configuration File
(Configuration file) – XML files (node_config-
uration.xml) that contain all parameters for the components in the transport system.
The Node Controller Configuration Files are uploaded to all node controllers in the
transport system.
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Track File
– A text file (
track_file
.mmtrk) that contains graphical path and motor
information about the transport system. The Track file is used by the NCHost TCP
Interface Utility to provide a graphical representation of the transport system to moni-
tor system operation. Contact ICT Customer Support for the development of a Track
file for QuickStick HT transport systems.
NOTICE
Modifications to the Image or Type files could cause
improper operation of the transport system.