RoboteQ AX2550, AX1500 Viewing and Logging Data in Analog and R/C Modes, Send 10 Carriage Returns

Using the Roborun Configuration Utility

4- Send Reset String

Clicking this button while the controller is in RS232 mode, will cause the reset string to be sent to the controller.

5- Send 10 Carriage Returns

Clicking this button will cause Roborun to send ten consecutive “Carriage Return” charac- ter. If the controller is configured in Analog or RC mode, the Carriage Returns will cause it to switch to RS232 mode until the controller is reset again.

Viewing and Logging Data in Analog and R/C Modes

When the controller is configured in R/C or Analog mode, it will automatically and continu- ously send a string of ASCII characters on the RS232 output. “Analog and R/C Modes Data Logging String Format” on page 156 shows the nature and format of this data.

This feature makes it possible to view and log the controller’s internal parameters while it is used in the actual application. The data may be captured using a PC connected to the controller via an RS232 cable or wireless modem.

When wired for R/C or Analog controls, the AX1500 will not be able to receive commands from the PC and the Roborun software will not recognize the controller as being present. However, when in the Run tab and the Run button activated, Roborun will be receiving the strings sent by the controller and display the various parameters in the right display box and chart.

Loading and Saving Profiles to Disk

It is possible to save the configuration parameters that are read from the controller or that have been set/changed using the various menus to the disk. This function allows easy recall of various operating profiles at a later time without having to remember or manually reset all the parameters that are used from one configuration to another.

To save a profile to disk, simply click on the “Save Profile to Disk” button. You will then be prompted to choose a file name and save.

Reading a profile from disk is as simple as clicking on the “Load Profile from Disk” button and selecting the desired profile file. The parameters will be loaded in each of their respec- tive buttons, sliders and text fields on the various Roborun screens. The parameter will not be transferred to the controller until you press the “Save to Controller” button.

Operating the AX1500 over a Wired or Wireless LAN

The Roborun utility supports connection and operation of the AX1500 controller over a Wired or Wireless TCP/IP network. This feature makes it easy to tele-operate and monitor the controller across a lab or across the globe via Internet.

176 AX1500 Motor Controller User’s Manual Version 1.9b. June 1, 2007