PI Software

Operating Positioning systems Effectively & Conveniently

PC

Piezo •Nano •Positioning

GCS

ControllerPositioners

The GCS (General Command Set) is PI’s universal command set which is used for all positioning systems. It decouples hardware and software, and enables the programmer to developcompatible applications independent of the positioning system with fewer errors and shorter development times The high quality of positioningsystems is made apparent indaily operation by PI software. Starting with simple commis- sioning, through convenient operation with a graphical interface, to quick and simpleintegration in customized pro-grams, PI software covers all aspects important to an appli- cation. Software Independent ofController and Mechanics by the consistency of the GCScommand set. This facilitatesthe development of custom macros, as well as integration with external programs like LabVIEW, MATLAB, Visual C++, etc. Software Updates Online host software graphical inter-face requires no programmingknowledge, either for commis- sioning or direct operation. The powerful GCS concept— one command set for all con- trollers—accompanies the userwith his or her applicationthrough all phases: installation,getting familiar with the hard-ware features using the appli- cation software, and the compi- lation of custom software. Powerful Universal CommandSet PI supports users with freeupdates, online help and well- structured manuals which easeinitiation of the inexperiencedbut still answer the detailed questions of the professional. The same software can be usedto control systems with piezo actuators, piezomotors, Industrial dc motors, voice coils and hybriddrives together and uniformly.This makes operation generally independent of the number and type(s) of the connected stages, of the type(s) of controllers, and of the interface(s) used. Automated operation of PIpositioning systems is eased Simple Commissioning The commissioning of PI posi-tioning systems is quick and easy with the NanoCapture
TM and PIMikroMove
® host soft-ware (see pages 4 and 5).Controller and stages areselected and activated with a few clicks. Then the system can be used directly, usually with- out even rebooting. Running the system from the
All about software in the internet—a server offers download of manuals and softwareCD mirrors NanoCapture
TM or PIMikroMove
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