Microchip Technology DM183021 User Manual
PICDEM™ MC LV Development Board
DS51554B-page 20
© 2006 Microchip Technology Inc.
4.5
THE SETUP WINDOW
FIGURE 4-2:
TYPICAL SETUP WINDOW
Clicking on the Setup button in the control panel launches a second window, the Setup
window (Figure 4-2). From here, users can define the individual settings for the motor
being used. If the appropriate information is included in the firmware, most of the values
will auto-populate, or at least be limited to a smaller subset of choices. Features or
parameters that are not used will be masked or greyed out.
window (Figure 4-2). From here, users can define the individual settings for the motor
being used. If the appropriate information is included in the firmware, most of the values
will auto-populate, or at least be limited to a smaller subset of choices. Features or
parameters that are not used will be masked or greyed out.
There are three categories that the user can modify:
• Motor Parameters, which define the actual motor and sensor hardware that are
used.
• System Parameters (control), which define the control variables.
• System Limits, which define the hardware maximum ratings.
Controls are also provided to save or recall parameters for later use or restore default
settings. Users can download settings to the connected board.
settings. Users can download settings to the connected board.
4.5.1
Motor Parameters
These parameters are generally self-explanatory. Information on the motor hardware
itself (items 1 through 6) can be found either on the motor’s nameplate or in its data
sheet. The Motor Type field is auto-populated with the motor type identified upon
connection.
itself (items 1 through 6) can be found either on the motor’s nameplate or in its data
sheet. The Motor Type field is auto-populated with the motor type identified upon
connection.