QuickControl®

QuickControl® is QuickSilver's programming software. It allows developers to quickly program and operate all SilverLode controller/drivers using a standard PC running Windows.  Communication to the device is accomplished from the PC's serial port (i.e. COM1 or COM2).  QuickControl also provides tools for uploading and downloading programs and user data.  Data can be typed in manually or imported from text files.  Documentation features include remarks, line labels, custom register and I/O names.

 

QuickControl® 4.63

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• For SilverDust D2 IGB, IG8, IGC, IGF, IG, and MG
• For SilverNugget N2, and N3
• 27 May 2008

 

QuickControl® 4.64 Beta

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• For SilverDust D2 IGB, IG8, IGC, IGF, IG, and MG
• For SilverNugget N2, and N3
• 13 June 2008

 

Older Versions

• QuickControl® 4.2 SR2 110904
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  • For SilverDust D2 MG
• For SilverNugget N2, and N3
• For SilverMax®

 

Overview

 

 

 

 

Initialization Wizard

Using this wizard, the developer can rapidly initialize any SilverLode controller/driver. 

Changing the network address or the baud rate is as simple as a click of a button.  Any number of unique initialization files can be created, such that each servo axis can have a unique file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programming

QuickControl® allows commands to be created and linked together in a program. Programs are edited and downloaded to the controller using the program editor. The program editor works with one or more units on a multi-axis system. QuickControl® enables you to concentrate on developing the motion control for your project, rather than on writing custom software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add Commands to Your Program

Adding commands to a program is simple.  Press the “Add” button and select the desired command from an easy to read list. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create and Edit Motion Commands

The command edit dialog boxes allow the programmers to create and edit the commands. The dialog boxes are designed to make the commands simple to understand.  In most cases, setting up a command is as simple as filling in a well-defined data parameter or selecting an option.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor Communication Data

For developers sending commands to a servo using a PC, embedded controller or PLC, QuickControl provides the Data Monitor tool.  This tool displays all traffic on the communication line.  Logging to a text file is available.  Programmers can test their own packets using the Custom Transmit feature. 

 

 

 

 

Control Panel

Use the Control Panel to monitor and "Jog" the servo.  This allows the developer to determine an axis' end of travel, range, acceptable acceleration and velocity.  The tool displays, I/O states, analog input voltages and extended device status.  The tool also allows the user to set and clear outputs.  To tune the PVIA servo loop, the developer can initiate motions, view the results on the Strip Chart and modify the tuning parameters on the fly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strip Chart

The Strip Chart tool can be used to simultaneously chart up to four channels such as "Actual Position," "Target Position," "Velocity," and "Torque.”  Data can be converted to text or imported into a spreadsheet for analysis.

 

 

 

 

 

More Information

The SilverLode User Manual provided detailed documentation on using QuickControl®. For first time users we recommend starting with Chapter 1.