Can we add the functionality to link the Page value field of a Generic Frame In to an Integer parameter so it can be adjusted and not hard coded into the program? This functionality would be similar to the Generic Frame’s PGN field that allows linking to an Integer Parameter.

I’m working with a proprietary CAN message set that has a single node Source Address with a single PGN that uses page masking to indicate which signal instance the message is for. I’d like to make an External Function for this message input, but as of right now I am unable due to having to hard code the page value for each input frame.

Main features

We are happy to announce that the 5.01 releases is now available on Check for updates. These are the key features the team has been working on for this release: 

IQAN-MC4xFS available as Early deployment

The software for IQAN-MC43FS, IQAN-MC42FS and IQAN-MC41FS  is ready and released in this version as Early deployment. The MC4xFS modules are the long anticipated Functional Safety versions of the MC4x controllers, designed to the rigorous requirements of IEC 61508 SIL2. 

Contact your local Parker representative to gain access to the module in IQANdesign, get the safety manual and place pre-orders. 

The new MC4xFS modules are pin compatible with the previously released MC4x modules, making it easy to upgrade existing MC4 applications to MC4xFS. 

Hint: Mark function groups as safety related in IQANdesign already when testing the I/O count, this will help when selecting suitable output combinations. 

More information will follow when the modules are fully released. 

Block diagram updates

• The show menu lets you select viewing of Available pins and occupied pins in the module block diagram. 
• Categories for pull-up/pull-down inputs in block diagram and Add menu.

• On MC4 it is now possible to use the unused pin from uni-directional COUT as the low-side for a Digital out HS+LS
• Output PWM frequencies now available as drop-down on the pin.

Bus status and utilization

By selecting the individual masters in the system view, the master module CAN bus status and measured CAN bus utilization is shown. Bus utilization show peak value and current measurement on the same gauge. 

Red bus status indicated a critical CAN bus error. 

Replace channel references

By right-clicking on a channel and selecting Replace channel, a compatible channel can be connected to all channel references in its place. This replaces the channel references while keeping the channel, a useful tool e.g. when one needs to insert a channel. 

IQANrun show missing samples

In high-speed application and low bandwidth remote connections, it is expected that IQANrun that measure values are not read every system cycle. IQANrun interpolates between missing samples, to make this more visible the "Show missing samples" function is now indicating it with a vertical ruler.

Hint: When looking at missing samples, a temporarily changing the graph background makes it more visible. 

For more details, see release notes:

http://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANdesign%205/ReleaseNotes5.01.32.htm

http://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANrun%205/ReleaseNotes5.01.12.htm

http://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANsimulate%205/ReleaseNotes5.01.12.htm

Hello,

It would be great to have the Screensaver "Dimmed" and "Black" features accessible via an internal digital parameter. There are some cases were we don't want the screensaver to be activated during critical operations. Today, it is not possible to change these settings without accessing them via the menu on the touchscreen.

Thank you.

Marc.

Data capturing with IQAN design 5.0 and hardware? Is anything in the near future on this topic?

Here is a new video presenting the IQAN system, a couple of screenshots from the upcoming IQANdesign 5 flashes by. 

It would be really nice to be able to select multiple adjust items and 'Expand All' to get to the underlying 'real parameters'; or otherwise have some way to select them without having to expand the items. I often want to make all the parameters have the same range and step size. In order to select all the 'real parameters', it appears that I have to click on all the plus signs individually to get there. Ideally, it would be nice to use a shift-click to get all the parameters, but when selecting them this way, the items are selected as well.

News

Added modules IQAN-MC43, IQAN-MC2, IQAN-MC41

The IQAN-MC4x series is now added in IQANdesign. These controllers also add two new channel types, current loop inputs (CIN) for 0-20mA sensors, and 0-32V voltage inputs (HVIN).

For details about the hardware, see IQAN-MC4x

See separate forum topic about IQAN-MC43 release. MC4x family ready for production

IO pin number and status in IQAN-MD4 measure group

IQAN-MD4 issue and recommendation

An IQAN-MD4 bluescreen could occur while measuring if CAN-C/D was heavily loaded. Fixed.

Also added an IQANdesign hint to recommend CAN-A/B on IQAN-MD4 for multi-master diagnostics for best performance. Also see IQAN-MD4 .

For more details on the IQANdesign update, see:

http://divapps.parker.com/divapps/iqan/Downloads/IQANdesign%204/ReleaseNotes4.05.7.htm

On an MD4 with alternate languages some languages will not show characters until that language has been selected by the user in the preferences menu. Also, once an alternate language is selected, the program pauses for about 15 seconds. When the MD4 is power cycled with an alternate language selected, the MD4 will have a blank screen for 15 seconds until the home page appears with the alternate language.

In the case of these screenshots, the missing language is Japanese, but Korean does the same thing.

After a language has been selected, it will now show on the screen:

IQANdesign version 4.03.27.4322

• Japanese language code: ja
• Japanese font: Arial Unicode MS

• Korean language code: ko
• Korean font: Arial Unicode MS

Any suggestions? Is there another font we could try for Japanese and Korean?

Thanks!

Dave

Dear

It would be nice to add a box to select or deselect the information integralité statements.
Then add a coming information to see on the statement.

Best regards

We would like to use slider controls on a display page functioning as a proportional lever. So when you adjust the slider on the screen the parameter changes. When you release the slider control it goes back to 0 or whatever you choose as reset value. This way we can make proportional joysticks on the screen.

My idea is to implement it asap! ;-)