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. 

I'm using a math channel to add a value stored in an adjustable integer parameter to the measured brightness value to control the backlight. I would like the ability to hide the backlight adjustment in the display preferences menu as this will cause confusion since customers familiar with the MD4 will go there to adjust the backlight, instead of the adjust group.

Or you could just add an ambient lighting adjust mode to the preferences screen so the operator can easilly chose how they want the backlight to operate. That'd probably be a better option.

Customers would like us to export a list of all message channels that can pop up on the interface.

Does Parker IQAN team has any plan/interest to implement CAN-FD (Flexible Data Rate) capability in the future ? 

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would help with avoiding rewriting software from newer versions to IQANDesign 5 as units get redesigned to phase out outdated controllers.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.