
Ethernet to CAN adapter
I am attempting to integrate the IQAN system (MD4) with a motion logic controller (Rexroth CML75) that uses Ethernet IP. The IQAN system will handle the basic machine and diesel functions, while the MLC will handle the more complex motion control. I need to communicate between the two and I am trying to setup an Ethernet IP to CAN gateway. The issue I am having is that the gateway configuration software requires an .eds file for all CAN devices. Does anyone know of a way to setup this communication or generate such a file from the Parker system; or possibly use a different ethernet gateway (currently using Anybus X-gateway Master/Slave -Ethernet IP - # AB7306-B)?

Limiting Function
Hi Guys,
In CodeySys we had a function where we could limit say the voltage input from a sensor etc.
So if we put it too 5% to 95% then no matter how higher or lower the input value was, they would stop at the limited values.
So if input was 100% the actual value out of the function was 95%, if it was 2% then the value out was 5%. is there a function in IQAN the same?
Cheers!!!

Time format
Is there a built in setting to change the time for displaying from military time to AM and PM format?
I could not find anything on how to do this in the IQAN Design User Manual.
For example: Instead of showing 21:29:50, I want to display 09:29:50 PM.

User interface > Localization>Time format:


Rotation Angle Convention
The ability to rotate images is very nice, but the clockwise convention is somewhat of an annoyance. Standard mathematical and kinematic convention is counterclockwise, so all of my sensor inputs and kinematic models have to be manipulated in a separate step in order for the graphics to display correctly. Would it be possible for the rotation direction to be selected as an option?

system information
Hi,
Is there a way to see in the application if a adjust group is unlocked?
I want to show some extra stuf on the screen when a particular adjust group is unlocked.
If it is not possible it would be a nice feature for in the system information channel.
regards, Ed

Hello Ed.
What you can do is to add a PIN code channel in the application.
On adjust groups you can select PIN code channels instead of typing in a PIN code.
The when you enter the correct code for the group the channel in the application will go from false to true.

How to reconize a changing Integer parameter channel
Hi All,
What can I use to activate a channel when a Integer parameter channel is changed?
For instance, the channel goes from 3 - 4 and I want a true that its different from its previous setting.
We tried the "High or lower" math but it doesn't seem to recognize that its self is bigger or smaller than its self.

Having problems with channel assignments in Iqandesign 5
I am currently working on a project which was originally created using 4.07 but now using 5 to continue with. All was going well until I exported some of my function groups to use in another simpler test application.
I am now finding that in my original application file, some of the channels are showing as Red and are labelled unassigned, however if you try to drag and drop them to their original assignment locations they wont assign, and if you look at their original locations, the assignment is actually there already - can you help please?

Open Load on XA2 DOUT
I have a digital output on an XA2 (MD4-7 controller) that showed orange in IQAN Design 4.07.7.4605 and indicated open load. This was good to me as I was troubleshooting some odd problems. I added some functionality to the project basically saying if I am commanding the output but it is not true shut my machine down. The problem is once I did this I disconnected the solenoid (unplugged din connector with built in led) to test my logic and it didn't show open load as I thought it would. with the din connector disconnected I cycled power to my MD4 multiple time and tried to recreate "open load" again and could not. I checked all wiring and the coil resistance and everything looks good.
I also am not getting an intermittent no contact on that particular XA2 module which I was not getting before the program update. This particular program has 5 XA2's. Also the system ran for about 600 hours with out issues.
Any ideas would be a great help.

IQAN 5 MC43 output (HS+LS)
Hi,
It looks like there is no direct way to add digital out (HS+LS) on MC43. The only way I figure out was add a digital out (HS) and then change it to HS+LS. And sometimes, they are grey out.

PGN "On Request"
Hi Guys,
I am using the "J1939 frame output" for broadcasting some messages and would like them Send Method "On request" How do I set what the request is?
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