PI C-863 User Manual

3 Product Description
C-863 Mercury Controller MS205Equ Version: 2.0.0 19
PC software
Operating
system
Short description
Recommended
use
Dynamic
program
library for GCS
Windows,
Linux (USB
only in
Windows)
Allows software programming for the C-863 with
programming languages such as C++. The
functions in the dynamic program library are
based on the PI General Command Set (GCS).
For users who would like to
use a dynamic program library
for their application.
Is required for PIMikroMove.
Is required for LabVIEW
drivers if communication is to
be established via USB or a
daisy chain network.
LabVIEW
drivers
Windows,
Linux
LabVIEW is a software for data acquisition and
process control (must be ordered separately
from National Instruments). The C-863
LabVIEW software is a collection of virtual
instrument drivers (VI drivers) for the C-863
controller. These drivers support the GCS.
For users who want to use
LabVIEW to program their
application.
PIMikroMove Windows
Graphic user interface for Windows with which
the C-863 and other controllers from PI can be
used.
 The system can be started without
programming effort
 Graph of motions in open-loop and closed-
loop operation
 Macro functionality for storing command
sequences on the PC (host macros)
 Joystick support
 Complete environment for command entry,
for trying out different commands
No command knowledge is necessary to
operate PIMikroMove. PIMikroMove uses the
dynamic program library to supply commands to
the controller.
For users who want to perform
simple a
utomation tasks or test
their equipment before or
instead of programming an
application. A log window
showing the commands sent
makes it possible to learn how
to use the commands.
PITerminal Windows
Basic graphic user interface for Windows, which
can be u
sed for nearly all PI controllers (see the
description of the Command Entry window in
the PIMikroMove user manual).
For users who want to send
GCS commands directly to the
controller.
PIStageEditor Windows
Program for opening and editing stage
databases.
For users who want to deal
intensively with the contents of
stage databases.

PI C-863 Specifications

General

Brand	PI
Model	C-863
Category	Controller
Language	English