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The parameters of eMotion system can be configured through a Windows-based GUI
(eMotion GUI), that interacts with the control board via an RS232 straight cable.
The following paragraphs provide a description of all the software features.
3.1 eMotion GUI
Refer to Section 5.1.1: Installing eMotion GUI on page 23 for the installation procedure.
After start-up of the eMotion GUI, a series of menu functions are available to the user:
File:
Connect: Open the "Serial Port Selection" window, from which it is possible to select the
serial port to open the communication between the PC and the MDK-ST10 board
Disconnect: Close the connection between the PC and the MDK-ST10 board.
New: Open a new 6205 or 6235 window (for a DC or BLDC motor respectively)
Log Window: Open the Log Window. In this window it is possible to see the communication
data as a hexadecimal value sent to the MDK-ST10 board
Exit: Exit the program
View:
Too l b ar : Display or hide the toolbar
Status Bar: Display or hide the status bar in the bottom-right corner of the main window
Help
Help Topics: Open the Help Topics
About: Displays eMotion Project credits
3.1.1 EVAL 6235 window
The 6235 window allows the user to drive a BLDC motor through the EVAL6235 board. After
starting eMotion, click on the 6235 window icon or choose New - 6235 window from the
File menu. A new 6235 window opens.
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