Installation
Configuration
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Configuration
The MagneMotion transport systems require user-creation of the Node Controller Configura-
tion File and creation of host controller software to direct and monitor vehicle movement for
the particular application. MagneMotion provides a number of software tools to simplify the
creation of configuration files and for monitoring and testing the system. See Transport Sys-
tem Software Overview on page 22 for identification and descriptions of all software compo-
nents and tools.
1. Set the unique IP address for each node controller. See the Node Controller Interface
User Manual for more details. If EtherNet/IP is being used, see the MagneMover LITE
Configurator User Manual or the QuickStick Configurator User Manual for additional
configuration information.
2. Configure one node controller as a high-level controller. See the Node Controller
Interface User Manual for more details.
Software Configuration
Create the Node Controller Configuration File (node_configuration.xml) using the Configura-
tor to define the components of the transport system and their relationship to each other. See
the MagneMover LITE Configurator User Manual or the QuickStick Configurator User Man-
ual for more details. The Configuration File must then be uploaded to each node controller in
the transport system before using the system. See the Node Controller Interface User Manual
for details.
If Ethernet communication is being used with the motors, create the MICS file. The MICS file
must then be uploaded to each node controller in the transport system before using the system.
See the Node Controller Interface User Manual for details.
Configure the host controller to control the transport system. See the Host Controller TCP/IP
Communication Protocol User Manual or the Host Controller EtherNet/IP Communication
Protocol User Manual depending on the host controller type.
Software Installation
1. Use the web interface on the node controller to upload the node controller image files
to each node controller. See the Node Controller Interface User Manual for details.
NOTE: Activate the image and reboot the node controller for the changes to take
effect.
2. Use the web interface on the node controller to upload the configuration files to each
node controller. See the Node Controller Interface User Manual for details.
NOTE: Restart the node controller for the changes to take effect.
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