PC software

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PC software

The parameters of eMotion system can be configured through a Windows-based GUI

(eMotion GUI), that interacts with the control board via an RS232 straight cable.

The following paragraphs provide a description of all the software features.

3.1

eMotion GUI

Refer to Section 5.1.1: Installing eMotion GUI on page 23 for the installation procedure.

After start-up of the eMotion GUI, a series of menu functions are available to the user:

File:

Connect: Open the "Serial Port Selection" window, from which it is possible to select the

serial port to open the communication between the PC and the MDK-ST10 board

Disconnect: Close the connection between the PC and the MDK-ST10 board.

New: Open a new 6205 or 6235 window (for a DC or BLDC motor respectively)

Log Window: Open the Log Window. In this window it is possible to see the communication

data as a hexadecimal value sent to the MDK-ST10 board

Exit: Exit the program

View:

Toolbar: Display or hide the toolbar

Status Bar: Display or hide the status bar in the bottom-right corner of the main window

Help

Help Topics: Open the Help Topics

About: Displays eMotion Project credits

3.1.1

EVAL 6235 window

The 6235 window allows the user to drive a BLDC motor through the EVAL6235 board. After

starting eMotion, click on the 6235 window icon or choose New - 6235 window from the

File menu. A new 6235 window opens.