How to use TAM System Explorer
Topology Tree
3.1 Topology Tree
After an initializing phase, the
Topology Tree
shows the actual hardware content of the system. The
Topology Tree
is built out of the following objects:
Local Computer
Computer on which the
TAM System Explorer
is running
Tria-Link Adapter Card
PCIe
adapter card used to communicate over
Tria-Link
.
USB Adapter
Adapter if
USB
is connected to a
TLO
card, an
Ethernet
to
USB
adapter or if
USB
is di-
rectly connected to a device
Ethernet Adapter
Used to communicate over
Ethernet
Offline Adapter
Examine a system while not being connected
Tria-Link
Tria-Link
communication channel used to connect the adapter with devices
Tria-Link Observer
Tria-Link
communication channel in observer mode (see chapter 7)
Station
Addressable node within the link
Device
Logical unit providing a register tree, for example a servo drive
Register Node
Collection of registers with similar purpose (array of similar structures)
Register
Representing a parameter, a command, a signal or information
Register Array
An array of registers of the same type
Tama Manager
Allows to assign, download and enable
Tama
programs
Module
User interfaces which simplify the register access e.g. for the tuning of the axes.
Option Module
Option module for additional input and output.
Note
Note
If a connected device is not listed in the
Topology Tree
, execute a restart (
File | Restart
).
If a device is connected via
USB
or
Ethernet
and a
LinkNotReady
warning occurs, set register
General.Parameters.Standalone
to
TRUE
.
It is recommended to give the stations a meaningful name e.g.
Station XY
,
Station Z
. The naming of the
station can be changed by selecting the station and then clicking the station name or pressing F2. The
station name is stored in register
General.Parameters.DeviceName
. The hardware device related to the
station can be identified either
by the serial number which is displayed in the tab panel under
General > Device Serial Number
or by activating the status
LED
(red blinking) of the drive by setting
General.Commands.ExternalEr-
ror
to
TRUE
.
Each device in the
Topology Tree
provides a
Register Tree
. The
Register Tree
is the basic interface be-
tween
TAM System Explorer
and the device. The registers are divided into four classes:
Parameters
Commands
Signals
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