The
basic concept of CamSoft�s Graphical Operator Interface
software is to provide the most flexible link between the
user/operator and the motion control card and digital I/O
card. This design concept provides the integrator with the
means to design his or her own desired operator interface
for almost any non-CNC motion control application. For CNC
applications see CamSoft's PC-Based CNC Machine Tool
Control packages.
We designed this control to be adaptive to your needs.
Almost any aspect can be configured right down to your own
Logo. Keep in mind that the default interface that
initially appears is completely customizable. The software
will allow you to add and delete various
integrator-defined control components and digital/analog
functions without having to have physical hardware
buttons, lights or knobs. If you prefer to have physical
hardware buttons, lights or knobs, this can be done also.
No PLCs are needed. The software does away with LADDER
logic programs. A reduced instruction set of logic
commands are provided for the integrator to control the
machine's components and motors as well as to react to
digital inputs/outputs, analog devices and operator
requests. This is done through logic statements placed in
editable ASCII files, which can even be changed remotely
via a modem.
Convenience
The most important reason to use CamSoft�s Graphical OI
software is the convenience. The entire program structure is
already written for you. The driver setup and communication
channel to the motion card is already done. No more polling
or waiting around. Logic handling can be fired off by events
or timers. We have written the complete motion control shell
so there is no need to start from scratch. The hard work is
done. When a digital I/O is triggered by an event, the
system will automatically notify you so that you can run the
appropriate logic for the event that just happened.
