CONTENTS:
Introduction
Installing and Running VM3
VM3 Layout
"Board Data" Panel (F1)
VM3 Data Panels and Header Files
"Commands" Panel (F2)
"Auto" Panel (F3)
"Hex" Panel (F4)
"Decimal" Panel (F5)
"Float" Panel (F6)
"Dump/Save" Panel (F8)
"Reset" Panel (F9)
"Toggle" Panel (F10)
Command Line Options
CHAPTER 4
VM3

"Board Data" Panel (F1)

The start-up panel contains data about the controller board, including software and hardware configuration.

"Board Data" VM3 Panel.

  • Board Type-- XMP controller board installed. Two settings:

01-- Hammerhead1

02-- XMP standard (includes both PCI and CPCI).

  • FPGA Prom Version-- FGPA (Field Programmable Gate Array) Version type on controller board.

XXX--

Undetermined-- VM3 cannot determine version of FPGA PROM

  • Board Revision-- Revision designator for XMP board. Two options:

01-- Old version.

02-- New version.

  • Signature-- Only one signature is used: C0FFEE. This confirms that firmware has been successfully loaded onto the board. Any other signature--or a missing signature--indicates that the board lacks firmware and/or is malfunctioning.
  • Maximum Axes-- Maximum number of axes configurable on the XMP controller. This is hardware-dependent, and ranges between 1 and 24 axes. Standard XMP boards can accommodate up to 8 axes; additional axes may be added via an expansion board.
  • Enabled Motors-- Number of Motors currently configured for the XMP controller.
  • Enabled Filters-- Number of Filters currently configured for the XMP controller.
  • Enabled Axes-- Number of Axes currently configured for the XMP controller card. This number cannot exceed the Maximum Axes value.
  • Enabled Motion Supervisors-- Number of Motion Supervisors currently configured for the XMP controller.
  • Enabled Program Sequencers-- Number of Program Sequencers currently configured for the XMP controller.
  • Software ID-- Firmware number. This is usually a three-digit number (e.g., 266, etc.).
  • Revision-- Firmware revision number.
  • Sub-Revision-- Firmware minor revision number.
  • Developmental-- N/A.
  • Option-- Optional number for custom firmware identifier.
  • Timer-- Cumulative timer counts. To reset the motion controller and zero the timer, use the F9 key.
  • Sample Period-- Samples per second. Default is 20 kHz (19999). Each tick is 50 nanoseconds.
  • Command Buffer Address-- Location of command buffer.
  • Map File-- Map file utilized in current configuration (e.g., xmpNNN.map, where NNN is the firmware version number). NOTE: NNN must be the same as the firmware number.

1. The "Hammerhead" board (FPGA Prom Version 01) is a prototype controller card which preceded the standard XMP-series controller.