RapidSetup Features
RapidSetup contains an always visible TreeView, which shows the real-time status and topology for the SynqNet network. This provides a graphical representation of all the nodes (Axis and I/O) on the SynqNet network.
Motion Controller
- Reset
- Upload/Download firmware
- Change Sample Rate
- Version Info
- I/O on HD15 connector
SynqNet Network
- Force Initialization
- Shutdown
- Clear/Save Topology
- State and Status
- Diagnostic Information
- Upstream Errors
- Downstream Errors
- CRC In
- CRC Out
Axis
- Position and Trajectory Status
- Enable/Disable amplifier
- State and Source info
- Dedicated I/O
- User Inputs
- User Outputs
- Drive Faults and Warnings
- Drive Monitor values (3 per axis)
- Absolute Point-to-Point Motion
- Relative Motion
- Velocity Moves
- Jogging
- Repeat Motion
- PID and PIV gains
- Feed Forwards
- Gain Tables
AutoTuner
- Static Error Detection
- Friction Measurement
- Open-Loop pulse
- Automatic PID and FeedForward settings with adjustable slider (Soft to Stiff)
Limits and Actions
- Actions and Limits
- Settling Criteria
- Motor Configuration
- Brake Configuration
Homing and Capture
Homing
- 30+ predefined homing types , see Topic Homing
Capture
- Capture
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- Position or Time
- Trigger Source
- Edge Configuration (Rising, Falling, Either)
- Feedback Axis
- Primary or Secondary Encoder
Electronic Gearing
- Master Axis number
- Gearing Source
- Numerator
- Denominator
- Enable/Disable
Seamless Drive Settings
This feature enables users to configure and monitor detailed SynqNet Drive settings, which previously required the use of 3rd part software, and in some cases an RS-232 serial connection to drives.
- Drive Parameter (individual)
- Drive Parameter File Upload/Download
- Summary Overview
- Motor Database (AKM], etc.)
- Command Control
- Control Mode
- I/O Settings
- Loop Gains
- General
- SynqNet Options
- Motor Parameters
- Motor Feedback
- Motor Safety
- Motor Parameters
- Motor Safety
- Commutation
- Digital I/O
- Monitoring HeatSink Temp, Bus Voltage
- Microsteps
- Peak Current Level
- Current Reduction Level
- Current Reduction Time
I/O
- Digital Inputs
- Digital Outputs
- Analog Inputs
- Analog Outputs
- XML User Labels
Binary Files
- Automatic detection and recommendation for latest files
- Motion Controller Firmware
- Node FPGA (Axis and I/O)
- Drive Firmware
- Automatic Update feature
XML Configurations
- RapidCode MotionController XML
- RapidCode Axis XML (includes drive parameters)
- Automatic Upload and Download
Xbox 360 Controller
- Analog Thumbstick Jogging (4 axes)
- Trigger Jogging
- Enable or Abort all axes
- Settings stored in XML