There are many applications that require a variation in units. Currently if I want to display a pressure gauge, I would need to create a PSI pressure gauge, and a BAR pressure gauge. Then control the visibility properties of the gauge to display the desired gauge.

It would be helpful to tie an integer parameter to the "Min value" and "Max value" of the gauge control or bar control. By doing this it would also be necessary to change the "Tick count" value with an integer parameter. This way the programmer would only need to make one gauge and control the properties inside the "Display application" as opposed to multiple gauges.

We have had multiple issues using ratiometric sensors that end up sending voltages below the 0.5 threshold. If the input drops to 0.250 then the system throws a VIN low error. The error value only exists for an instant. The sensor output is jumpy. I wish we could add some averaging, signal stabilization or add a delay on the error to filter out these events. Or maybe we could define the low error value instead of using the minimum/2. 

In retrospect, it realize I could have set the range to 0 V and extrapolated the value of the output to keep the calibration the same, but I cannot do this on an existing program because the min and max outputs are not part of the calibration. 

Is there any plan to add string compares or other string functions to IQAN yet?

I run into this wall somewhat regularly as our machines get more complex. Adding even simple comparison to strings would be useful. The problem I am trying to solve right now is that I have no way to compare a string to know if it has changed.

Alternatively, if there was some channel status on a text parameter to know if it was updated, that would be useful as well.

I did read through Gustav's thread about string functions here: String functions / Software / IQAN

Doesn't seem there has been much advancement on this topic and those string functions wouldn't accomplish what I am looking to do.

with XA2/XS2 as legacy models in IQANdesign 6 and 7 would we be able to have added legacy support for the XC10 to allow software support. this would help with avoiding rewriting software from newer versions to IQANDesign 5 as units get redesigned to phase out outdated controllers. Additionally with the release of the MD5 what would the legacy support of the MD4 when it is eventually phased out. 

Hi!

I want to put a IQAN MC42 to control crane on a timber truck that previously had Olsbergs CAN joystick controls.

I remember that older Olsbergs joysticks were tuned to use 165Hz PWM.

Maybe somone here has experience and is willing to share a correct PWM frequency to control Olsbergs valves with MC42 module COUT?

Maybe you have some tips on things to watch out for?

Thanks in advance.

Hello,

simple question. Is there a way to align channels in IQAN Design Code? For readability reasons.

I can't find the function and my colleagues have no idea either.

Feature highlights

Multi-line support for messages

CMSG and IMSG channels now support multi-line on Text and Help properties.

The message box indicate with arrows that one can scroll up/down.

RAM memory optimization

Memory usage for Qcode is optimized.

RAM usage has also been decreased for IDC channels not using toggle, delay on/off or function selector.

Possible to select 1 Mbps as J1939 bus speed

J1939 is normally 250 or 500 kpbs. For proprietary buses based on J1939 it is now possible to also use 1 Mbps.

Set default width on new channels
Added default channel and function group width to options dialog.

Other

For more features and fixes, see Release notes - IQANdesign 7

Good Afternoon,

I am rather new to IQAN Design and need some assistance. I am using a looking to run an L90 valve with an MC43 and for one of the functions in a dual direction math channel I would like to switch the value from negative to positive and vice versa for the positive value. In essence the direction of the valve needs to change from the direction of the joystick.

Anyone out there have an easy way of doing this?

Thank you.

Hi!
I would like to use a channel to reactivate error messages. This can now be done every x seconds, but I'd like a button for it. 

Hello,

Is there a way to list all active alarms? I am looking for a mechanism to list all active alarms after the dialog boxes have been closed and for a easy way to determine if there is an active alarm after a dialog has been closed.

The Active Error Level SIC channel will only have a value of 1 (alarm) or 2 (error) if the alarms are NOT acknowledged. Once the dialog is closed the channel's value returns to 0 even if the alarm/error is still active. I like to use this status to turn on a lamp on the dash if any alarms/errors are present even if the dialogs have been closed and then provide the operator with a place to go to to look at all active alarms when that lamp is turned on.

Perhaps having the ability to connect the Reactivation property for System Dialog Boxes to a channel could be a means to force all the alarm popup to be displayed again by changing the time to 1s when the user presses a button, otherwise set it to some large value.

Thank you