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1. 5 29 Deleting C OMPONe Ns iii ociesccssineo aise sincede Sedeo vil aniedeternonivelnteetemonitemovstinouelac nena 29 Addo tae cnet 29 COMPONCHE Parami UCTS ci inate a tc anee win eet alent T E 30 Component Parameters die 31 User Manual 5 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Chapter 5 CONNECUONS 33 CONNEC CHUN COMP T mesure 33 Mak mo Pneumatic Connections Gat ene eae ee 33 Making Flectro Pneumatic C onne CUOns miiir lene 35 Deleting one COMME CU ON irnn A R E 36 e 26 36 Changing the Second Port of a 36 Exiting the Connections sissen E E 36 Cokot POSE TS CONG T T 37 Disconnecting On2. 47 Simulating a Component Automatically aie 47 Sinulating a Component Manually vi e daveon voce 47 Stopping the Simulation of Single 48 O erg en 48 SlOppine Me Cm Cults lit AON 48 Chapter 8 File Managemenit sccscssssensseesensneeeeneneeeensoneseneneesennneesennes 49 Chapter 9 System Setup 222 51 PPO ATA VV TAC OV Sorraia a Sl 91 Online Operaio 52 Configuring the Software for Online 6 8 52 User Manual 6 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Chapter 10 Software Licensing 55 Registering the Software from Intelitek s Website cc ccccccccccccccceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 55 Registering the Software and Receiving
3. You will be prompted to choose a language to install Select a language from the following dialog box User Manual 12 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics otion Installation Please select the user interlace language lt Back Cancel By default the software is installed to the folder PneuMotion During the installation process you have the option to change this It is not recommended that you do so When the installation is complete the PneuMotion program group will appear fy C VWINDOWS Start __ Mel Ea File Edit View Help Uninstall PreuM otion 2 object s Dyke 7 To preserve the display of the PneuMotion program group on the Windows desktop follow the instructions in the following section Keeping the PneuMotion Program Group on the Windows Desktop User Manual 0212 1 When the installation is complete and the PneuMotion program group is still active press the backspace key once The Programs folder group should now be displayed 2 Find the icon for the PneuMotion folder Press Ctrl click on the PneuMotion icon and drag a copy of the PneuMotion folder to the Windows desktop If the Programs folder did not appear when you pressed the backspace key or if you did not place the PneuMotion program folder on the desktop at the end of the installation use the standard Windows method for placing a program folder on the desktop as follows 13 PneuMotion
4. Drawing Area Screen area used for designing and displaying circuits Status Bar Displays at the bottom of the screen information regarding the PneuMotion software modes of operation current activity and so on When you position the mouse over an icon a description of the icon appears in the status bar File Menu ae EET The File menu contains the usual Windows functions which allow you Open Chr to load save and print files containing pneumatic circuit diagrams and Save 5 connections and to exit the software Save Ag Print Ctrl F Delete Only one file can be opened and edited at a time however you may open a second window to create and edit a second file New Ctrl N Opens a new untitled file E Open Ctrl O Opens an existing file Eh Save Ctrl S Saves the currently active file Saves the currently active file under a new file name Print Ctrl P Prints the currently active file Deletes a previously saved file Quits PneuMotion If changes have been made to a file but not yet saved a warning message will be displayed For more information on file management see Chapter 8 User Manual 18 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Edit Menu The Edit menu contains usual Windows functions found in most Copy i f Duniigale drawing programs These allow you to edit cross section and Rotate Right schematic diagrams Rotate Lett Mirror Flip Delete Description Shif
5. PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics Cs gid User Manual Catalog 100137 Rev C December 2002 Intelitek gt Copyright 2002 Intelitek Inc PneuMotion User Manual Catalog No 100137 Rev C December 2002 Every effort has been made to make this book complete and as accurate as possible However no warranty of suitability purpose or fitness is made or implied Intelitek Inc is not liable or responsible to any person or entity for loss or damage in connection with or stemming from the use of the software equipment and or the information contained in this publication Intelitek Inc bears no responsibility for errors which may appear in this publication and retains the right to make changes to the software and manual without prior notice Intelitek Inc 444 East Industrial Park Drive Manchester NH 03109 5317 USA Tel 603 625 8600 Fax 603 625 2137 website http www 1intelitek com email info intelitek com Table of Contents Chapter 1 INCFOGUGCCION 9 Chapter 2 Installation and Activation 11 System IRC sc aa eer 11 Insane e SOWIE a a a 11 Installing 12 Keeping th
6. Automatic step by step This simulation displays continuously changing states of the selected component This is the default setting e Manual step by step This simulation shows each state of the selected component one at a time You must continuously click the component to display each state Simulating a Component Automatically A To automatically simulate operation of a single component do the following Select the component you want to simulate 2 Select Simulation Component Automatic Stepped OR 1 Click the Single Component Simulation Auto Stepped Button Simulating a Component Manually To manually simulate operation of a single component do the following Select the component 2 Select Simulation Component Manual Stepped User Manual 47 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 3 Click on component to change the state of the component Stopping the Simulation of Single Components Exit the simulation mode to make changes in the curcuit diagram To stop the component simulation click on Exit from Single Component Simulation button The normal viewing mode is resumed Circuit Simulation PneuMotion allows you to simulate the operation of an entire circuit To view the simulation of an entire circuit do one of the following e Select Simulation Circuit OR e Click on the Simulate Circuit button Once you are in the simulation mode you can click on any push button that is in t
7. be handled manually by our technical support and may take several days Why should I give you my personal details when I request the unlock code This will allow us to keep you informed about products upgrades and services available for your system and software It will also allow us to help you in case of a lost license How can I recover the unlock code after a disk crash or other system failure Once you have restored and reactivated your PC reinstall the software If it resumes operation in Evaluation mode follow the procedure for obtaining an unlock code Include a comment explaining why you need a new unlock code Note this will be handled manually by our technical support and may take several days 59 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics How can I extend the evaluation period The 30 day evaluation period begins as soon as the software is installed Reinstalling the software on the same PC will not renew the evaluation period Under certain circumstances we will extend your evaluation period Use the Get unlock code option in the Registration dialog box to request a time extension Be sure to send us your CD key PC specific code and the reason for your request After approving your request we will send you an unlock code that will extend the evaluation period When you receive the unlock code perform the following Enter it in the Registration dialog box 2 Select the Extend the Evaluation Period
8. click on one of the category names the component library graphic display appears 2 Select a component from the list 3 Click OK 4 Click on the drawing area The component appears at the point where you click on the drawing area The placement does not have to be exact you can move components after you have placed them in the drawing area You may place as many components as you need in the drawing area 5 Click Cancel to close the dialog box The Component Library She Select Components Library or click the Component Library button The Components window opens PA Components 2 n R a 2 a off aya of POSH The components are shown either in cross section or as schematics depending upon the currently active display mode You can move and resize the Components window if necessary You may need to use the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the window to find the component User Manual 26 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics To place components from the library into the drawing window do the following 1 Click on the picture of the component you want to use 2 Click on the drawing area The component appears at the point where you click on the drawing area The placement does not have to be exact you can move components after you have placed them in the drawing area 3 When you are finished placing the components in the drawing area click anywher
9. of the Uninstall utility included with the software 3 Insert the license diskette into the computer s floppy disk drive Make sure the disk is not write protected User Manual 11 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 4 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive The installation should begin automatically If it does not run setup exe from the CD ROM Install folder 5 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Installing PneuMotion on a PC Without a CD Drive If you want to install the PneuMotion software on a PC that does not have a CD drive do the following Access a PC with a CD drive that is networked with the target PC and follow the Installation instructions in the previous section OR Use a PC that has both a CD drive and a floppy drive e Copy all files in the PneuMotion CD s Install folder onto diskettes e Fach file named datan cab where n 15 a number 1 6 datal data2 will fill one diskette e All other files can be copied together onto a single diskette e Copy all files from all the diskettes into a temporary folder on the target PC e From the temporary folder run setup exe e Follow the instructions that appear on the screen You can delete the temporary directory after the installation or you may keep it for reinstalling the software During the software installation messages and a percentage bar will be displayed on the screen to reflect the status of the installation procedure
10. the software 1f necessary and follow the instructions for obtaining an unlock code 58 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 0212 FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is a CD key This is the code on a label on the CD It allows Intelitek to track software that has been purchased What do I do if I do not have a CD key When prompted to enter the CD key during the software installation enter the word evaluation This will allow you to install the software for a trial period What is a PC specific code This is a code generated by the software It is unique for each PC and each installation of the software This code allows Intelitek to generate the unlock code for the PC on which you installed the software The PC specific code is displayed in the Registration dialog box What is an unlock code This 15 a code that allows you to use the software after the evaluation period expires You need to send your CD key and PC specific code to Intelitek We will reply with the unlock code for the software you purchased How do I install and register the software on more than one PC Repeat the procedure for obtaining an unlock code as many times as necessary Alternately install the software on all PCs and make a note of the PC specific code generated on each PC You can then send us one email or fax listing all the PC specific codes You will receive unlock codes for each PC Note this will
11. Aqua colored lines mark the path as you create it You can use this option to route lines around a component 5 Click the mouse The line turns red indicating the connection has been made 33 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics Deleting one Connection To delete a connection do the following 1 Place the mouse pointer on the line you want to delete Do not click The connection will blink and change color 2 Press Del the connection will be deleted Deleting All Connections To delete all of the connections do either of the following e Select Connections Delete All Connections OR e Click on the Delete All Connections button All connections are deleted Erasing an incomplete Connection To erase a partially complete connection press Del The line is deleted Changing the Second Port of a Connection To change an existing connection do the following Place the mouse on the line you want to delete The connection will blink and change color 2 Click on the line you want to change 3 The line changes color The second port is disconnected while the first port remains selected 4 Click on the port you want for the new connection The new connection is displayed Exiting the Connections Window To exit the Connections window do either of the following e Click on the Close Connections button OR e Press Esc The dot grid disappears and you can perform other operations on
12. Mode do either of the following e Select View Schematic OR e Click on the Schematic button User Manual 42 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Zoom In PneuMotion you can zoom in to see a section of the circuit diagram better Zoom In To zoom in do the following Select View Zoom In or Click on the Zoom in Picture button 2 The Choose Screen dialog box opens Choose Screen selected Zoom area 3 A rectangle is attached to the cursor Move the rectangle to select the part of the screen you want to enlarge and click the mouse Zoom Out To Zoom out do the following e Select View Zoom Out OR e Click on the Zoom Out Picture button The circuit diagram returns to its normal view User Manual 43 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Time Diagram The time diagram shows the status of a component at different times during circuit operation It helps you to determine whether a component is receiving conflicting signals FA Timing Diagram Oy Activating the Time Diagram To view the time diagram do one of the following e Select View Time Diagram Display OR e Click on the Time Diagram button To view a new time diagram do one of the following e Select View Time Diagram New OR e Click on the Time Diagram button User Manual 44 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics To change which push button the time diagram will start wi
13. Simulation Software for Pneumatics Place the cursor on the Start button and click the right mouse button to open the shortcut menu Select Open to open up the Start programs folder Double click on the Programs icon to open the Programs folder 2 Find the icon for the PneuMotion folder Press Ctrl click on the PneuMotion icon and drag a copy of the PneuMotion folder to the Windows desktop Uninstalling the Software Uninstall removes all components of PneuMotion from your computer hard drive and restores one user license to the installation disk The software can then be reinstalled on the same computer or installed on a different computer Before you uninstall the software you should backup any existing user created program and position files To uninstall PneuMotion do the following Insert the license diskette into the floppy drive Make sure the diskette is not write protected 2 From the PneuMotion program group select Uninstall 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Activating the Software User Manual 0212 To start PneuMotion do the following 1 Ifyou will be using PneuMotion with a PneuLine or PneuF lex panel make sure that all hardware has been properly set up and connected according to the installation procedures detailed in the user manuals 2 Turn on the computer and all other connected hardware 3 Activate Windows 14 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneuma
14. an Unlock 56 Registering the Software Automatically from Intelitek s 56 Registering the Software by E mail cccccccsscsssssssseesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaagags 57 Registering the Software by Fax or 57 Proteccions YoUr LICONSA ee 58 Transferin e a LICENSE cana E O E O a OA 58 R torning a License e E E 58 FAQs Frequently Asked Questions sapeeseesergetewsastessekones 59 Registering the Software from the License 5 6 60 User Manual 7 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 0212 1 Introduction PneuMotion is a simulation software package that provides an accurate working simulation of pneumatic devices and circuits It enables students to study and understand the principles of pneumatics As a design tool PneuMotion allows students to create operate and observe a model circuit The circuit can be printed altered and improved as needed PneuMotion contains the features of its DOS based predecessor but many elements have been redesigned to suit and
15. e Pair of Linked Push 8 3T Disconnecting AN Push Button Links a a AEE 38 Ladder Didas an E TO 38 Creatina Tadd ees E czaaletacecniewecey 38 Cr atine a Circmt from a Ladder tle rae teva een 39 41 Wert Mere EN Test ENR 4 Activating the Cross Section Display 42 PSCC MALLOC IS Ay etsy itech toes taesna ors tenance ta enede stats 42 Acttyatine the Schematic Display eet wees 42 cua 43 TE SONA Nis E lo 43 ZOON 43 elated tad 44 Time Ta 44 Fadder Dann ED 0 hi eer en Se ee en ee Be ne Cn er ie MeL 45 Displaying the Ladder Dia Oran comuseadim OEA 46 the Ladder 1a er ai ies Pee seca gt 46 Chapter 7 Simulation 47 DINCIE C SIU AMON
16. e PneuMotion Program Group on the Windows 6 13 SOM Wale E eae eet 14 PAC UVAU IS LING SOLUW ALC 14 COUTTS the 15 Chapter 3 OVeErvieW pasiri in aa aaia 17 PneuMotion E A EAE EEI 17 EO duit ah lead gulch tae 15 lane laces 19 INTC EE A 20 e 20 Connections WISI 20 Sim ictea eee 2 ETA hase eee 2 Window TSU ste er dea orien nd e a a a aa cbs 22 HE M eM eaa a 23 Chapter 4 Components 25 C OMPOMCIUS aene ct eat a has a a a 25 The 25 The Component LAD rary vsinsvctaweseavisodesureveqravine E R E Ea E RE aE 26 Manipalinno OMI OMENS seren A EE AAO 27 Moving Saera E E a Rotan ses 25 O AE 25 E TT 25 RESIZING C OMIPONeIIS rata emesis eo Deter ee wee 28
17. e current value of the selected variable is displayed You can change this value by typing a new value or by selecting a value by means of the scroll bar under the field 5 Click OK Input Parameter Extension ime All Variables Extension ime msec ae N Retraction ime msec Input Parameter TIMER_SEC All Variables TIMER_SEC p User Manual 31 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 32 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 9 Connections Components and devices are connected on the screen by means of colored lines that represent pneumatic and electrical connections Connected components cannot be rotated flipped or resized They can be moved or deleted Deleting a connected component will also delete all lines connected to it Connecting Components Making Pneumatic Connections H To connect components do the following 1 Select Connections Connect Components or click the Connect Components button A grid of dots appears in the drawing area indicating that components can now be connected In addition black boxes with white borders appear at component ports where connections can be made User Manual 33 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 2 Place the mouse pointer on an available port The border turns green indicating a connection can be made 3 Click the mouse a blue arrow appears indicating the first port has been selec
18. e in the drawing area to close the Component Library Manipulating Components Once you have placed components in the drawing area you can manipulate and arrange them Click on a component to select it A frame with handles is drawn around the selected component P F Moving Components To move a component do the following Click on the component A frame will be drawn around it 2 Click and drag the component to the desired location The cursor appears as a double arrow cross while it moves the component User Manual 27 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Rotating Components E To rotate a component do the following 1 Click on the component A frame will be drawn around tt 2 Select Edit Rotate Right or Edit Rotate Left OR 1 Select the Rotate Right or Rotate Left button 2 The component is rotated 90 to the right or left a F Flipping Components To flip a component do the following 1 Click on the component A frame appears around the component 2 Select Edit Flip OR click the Flip button The component is flipped over The top and bottom sides are reversed Mirroring Components To mirror a component do the following 1 Click on the component A frame appears around the component 2 Select Edit Mirror OR click the Mirror Button The component is mirrored The left and right sides are reversed Resizing Components To resize a compon
19. ed 3 Click on the ladder diagram rung where you want to place the component 4 The component now appears in the ladder diagram User Manual 39 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 0212 Use the buttons at the top of the window to make change or delete the connections Checks the connections If a connection or component turns red the connection is faulty If nothing happens the connection is OK Although the connections test is successful the actual components on the panel may not be properly connected Connects Components When selected the cursor turns into a wand Black lines indicate a connection Click on the blue lines to turn them black connect Deletes components or connections When selected the cursor truns into a wire cutting tool Place the cursor on the connection or component you want to delete and click Moves a rung in the ladder diagram down one line When selected the cursor turns into a shaded square Place the cursor on the rung you want to move and click The rung moves down one line Saves the connections made in the ladder diagram and exits to the main window Closes the Create Ladder Diagram window without saving the new connections Any connections made in the ladder diagram will not appear in the circuit diagram 40 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics 6 Views The View menu allows you to select the view in which
20. ent do the following Click on the component A frame appears around the component 2 Place the mouse on one of the frame handles The cursor changes to a double arrow 3 Click and drag the handle to readjust the size of the component OR 1 Use the and keys to resize the selected component User Manual 28 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Copying Components To copy a component in the circuit diagram do the following 1 Click on the component A frame appears around the component 2 Select Edit Duplicate or click the Duplicate button A copy of the component appears on top of the original component The duplicate component is now selected and can be manipulated You can orient move or resize the copied component as needed The File Copy command places the selected component on the Windows clipboard This allows you to paste a component into another application as a graphic object t does not make a copy of the component in the circuit diagram Deleting Components Adding Text User Manual 0212 To delete a component do the following 1 Select the component you want to delete 2 Select Edit Delete or click the Delete Object button A dialog box opens Delete Object 3 2 PUSH BUTTON VALVE 3 Click Yes to delete the component PneuMotion allows you to add text to your circuit drawings To add text do the following 1 Select either the Components List or the Component
21. hapter 7 Interface Menu Interface The interface menu contains the commands for online software setup operation Display LOM Test Setup Configures the hardware and software for online operation Display I Os Proviedes graphic tracking of the inputs and putputs during online operation COM Test Tests communication between the hardware and software For more information about on line operation see Chapter 9 User Manual 21 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Window Menu arranging the open windows by size Arrange Icons The usual Windows control for realigning the icons of programs that have been minimized window The Window menu defines how the windows containing circuit Dpen Main Windows diagrams are displayed on the screen Close Main Window Open 2 nd Window Close 2 nd Window Cascade Tile Arrange Icons Close All Open Main Window Opens a new main window Close Main Window Closes the main window if it is open Open 2nd Window Opens a new second window Close 2nd Window Closes the second window if it is open The usual Windows control for resizing and layering open windows so that each bar 15 visible The usual Windows control for resizing and Close All Closes all open windows that are used for program editing The Cascade or Tile setting remains in effect until changed User Manual 22 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Help Menu The Help me
22. he diagram to see how they will effect the pneumatic circuit When you have finished viewing the simulation you must return to normal mode Stopping the Circuit Simulation User Manual 0212 To stop the circuit simulation click on the Exit from Simulate Circuit button The normal viewing mode is resumed 48 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics File Management PneuMotion files are managed through the standard Windows file tools found in the File menu New Ctrl N Opens a new untitled file EA Untitled 1 ie Open _ Ctrl O Opens a dialog box for selecting an existing circuit diagram file B4 Save Ctri S Saves the currently active file If the file is untitled a dialog box opens for defining the file name By default the system provides a file name e g PN0031 BIN You may give the file any title you want Save File c pneu user _ C PNEU USER PNO032 BIN oo PNOOO 19 01 98 Drives Cc User Manual 49 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Saves the currently active file under a new file name The Save File dialog box opens Enter a new name in the Title field By default the system provides a file name e g PN0031 BIN Prints the currently active file Opens a dialog box with a list of previously saved files Choose a file that you want to delete and click OK Delete a File c pneu user Directories serb three dela
23. lly from Intelitek s website To obtain the unlock code automatically from Intelitek s website 1 In the registration dialog box select Get Unlock Code and then select From Intelitek com The CD Key dialog box 1s displayed 2 Enter the CD key in the displayed dialog box The software will automatically connect to Intelitek s website The unlock code will automatically be installed on your PC and you will see a message that the software is now licensed User Manual 56 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Registering the Software by E mail You can use Intelitek s software licensing service to obtain the unlock code by e mail To obtain the unlock code by e mail 1 In the Registration dialog box select Get Unlock Code and then select By Email 2 If email 15 available on the PC a new e mail message containing all required details will open enabling you to perform the following e Fill in the requested user information optional e Click Send The licensing service will send back an unlock code e Enter the unlock code in the Registration dialog box and select Unlock 3 Ifyou have email service but not on the same computer on which the software 15 installed a Notepad window containing all required details will open enabling you perform the following e Fill in the requested user information optional and then transfer the text file to your email program Send to info intelitek com Subject li
24. ne Intelitek Software License To ensure automatic processing use this exact subject line and do not edit the automatically generated text in the message You may add text and comments to the end of the message e Once you receive the unlock code enter it in the Registration dialog box and select Unlock Registering the Software by Fax or Phone When you have no Internet or e mail services available you can register your software by fax or by phone To obtain the unlock code by fax or phone 1 Select Get Unlock Code and then select By Fax or Phone A Notepad window containing all required details will open 2 Fill in the requested user information optional and then print out the document 3 Contact your local dealer or Intelitek with the printed information User Manual 57 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Protecting Your License User Manual 0212 Every unlock code is unique It will become invalid and cause the software to stop functioning when you change a physical component in your PC e g hard disk network card CPU format your disk or install a new operating system However if you want to upgrade your PC and keep your software operational you can transfer the license meaning the unlock code to another PC After you have upgraded your system reinstall the software if necessary and transfer the license back If you do not have a PC available for the temporary transfer operation ret
25. nu contains commands for viewing the software version About information as well as the software licensing options Registration Opens the About Pneumotion dialog box containing the current software version information Opens the Registration dialog box enabling you to perform various registration options such as obtain your software license by Intelitek s web site e mail or fax or phone User Manual 23 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 24 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 4 Components The Components menu allows you to select components and include text in your circuit diagrams You can perform the following functions on components that have been placed in the drawing area e Move e Rotate e Flip e Resize e Delete e Copy Selecting Components To view and place components in a circuit diagram use either of the following e Component List dialog e Components Library The Component List Select Components List or click the Component List button The component list dialog box opens COMPONENT LIST Groups Components CONDITIONING OMIT CONDITIONING UNIT VALVE CYLINDER MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTORS ELECTRICAL COMPONENT aT Cancel User Manual 25 0212 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics To place components from the list into the drawing area do the following Select a category from the Groups list If you double
26. on 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics The usual Windows control for resizing and arranging the open windows by size The usual windows control for realigning the icons of programs that have been minimized Close All Closes all open windows that are used for program editing The Cascade or Tile setting remains in effect until changed Online Operation PneuMotion can be used to control actual electro pneumatic circuits and to provide graphic tracking of the PneuLine and PneuF lex laboratory panels The CP C 2000A computerized programmable controller 15 required for the software hardware interface Refer the documentation provided with the panel and the CP C 2000A for installation instructions Configuring the Software for Online Operation To configure the software for online operation do the following 1 Make sure the computer the panel the CP C 2000A and the power supply are all properly connected 2 Use PneuMotion to load or draw an electro pneumatic circuit which 15 or will be assembled on the PneuLine or PneuFlex panel The figures below show the same circuit drawn in PneuMotion and set up on the PneuLine panel Nosse NO pi User Manual 52 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 53 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 0212 3 Select Interface Setup The Setup dialog box opens This box allows you to select the componen
27. on disk to the hard disk Remove If you uninstall PneuMotion but a license has not been restored to the original installation disk select this option to transfer the license from the hard disk back to the installation disk Make sure the disk is not write protected 61 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics
28. ons do the following Select Connections Link PBs Lines appear showing all pairs of linked push buttons 2 Place the mouse pointer on the line you want to delete Do not click 3 Press Del the connection will be deleted 37 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics Disconnecting All Push Button Links To disconnect the links between all push buttons Select Connections Clear PB links All push button links are removed Ladder Diagrams Creating a Ladder Diagram E You can make electro pneumatic connections by means of a ladder diagram To create a ladder diagram do either of the following e Click on the Edit Ladder Diagram button OR e Select Connections Create ladder Diagram The Create Ladder Diagram window opens gt PneuMotion for Windows J N 1 tS x PA Create Ladder Diagram Make Connection Will turn black when connection is made User Manual 38 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Creating a Circuit from a Ladder Diagram The Create Ladder window has two parts The top half shows the ladder diagram the bottom half shows a table of electro pneumatic components Components whose names appear in black have been placed in the drawing area and can be connected in a circuit To connect components by means of the ladder diagram do the following 1 Click on a black component in the table 2 The cell will turn white and the cursor changes to a box
29. option 3 Select Unlock Registering the Software from the License Diskette During the PneuMotion software installation a copy protection shield 15 also installed on the hard disk Only one installation per hard disk is permitted The shield includes a counter which 15 updated each time the software is installed and uninstalled To verify the number of remaining installations 1 Insert the license diskette into the floppy drive and execute the file WINSDEI EXE This opens a dialog box Windows Software Copy Protection 1 l6a Eshed Robotec floppy disk Clone Media c il fee Install Remove Close User Manual 60 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 0212 2 Select the required option as follows Check Select this option to see how many installations are still available The Check Remaining Software Installations dialog box is displayed Check Remaining Software Installations Ci Installations Remaining 10 After installing the software from a disk that 1s licensed for a single installation the Check counter will indicate 0 installations remaining If you uninstall the software one user license 15 restored to the original software disk thus permitting the software to be reinstalled on the same another computer Install If a message appears indicating that PneuMotion does not detect the license select this option to transfer a license from the installati
30. re from the CD 2 Send the CD key and the PC specific code to Intelitek 3 Upon receipt of the unlock code enter it in the Registration dialog box User Manual 55 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics The sections below provide detailed instructions on how to use the software license e Register your software and receive a PC specific unlock code for each license purchased e Protect your license e Transfer a license from one PC to another PC Return a license to Intelitek in order to retrieve it later e Frequently asked questions Registering the Software and Receiving an Unlock Code During the software installation you will be prompted to enter the CD key This number can be obtained from the CD case Note It is recommended to keep the CD key in a safe place The installation procedure generates a PC specific code This code can be obtained from the Registration dialog box that is displayed by selecting Help Registration from the main window In order to receive the unlock code for the software you installed you must send Intelitek both the CD key and the PC specific code The Registration dialog box provides several options for obtaining the unlock code automatically from Itelitek s website by email or by fax or phone Each option is described below Registering the Software Automatically from Intelitek s Website If you have internet access you can obtain your unlock code automatica
31. s Library Select the Text object in the list or library Place the text object anywhere in the drawing area Close the list or library Select the text object if not already selected 29 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics 6 To enter text in the Input Text dialog box do one of the following Press Enter Double click on the text object 7 Replace TEXT with the text you want to appear in the circuit diagram INPUT TEXT 8 Click OK The text now appears as an object in the circuit diagram You can manipulate it in the same way as any component Text cannot be flipped horizontally or vertically Component Parameters You can set values for the following components e Double Acting Cylinder extension and retraction time e Cylinder with Roller Valve extension and retraction time e Pneumatic Delay time interval e Pneumatic Counter e Cylinder with Magnetic Limit Switch extension and retraction time e Timer time e Electric Counter User Manual 30 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Editing Component Parameters To set the component parameters do the following 1 Select the component whose parameters you want to view or change 2 Select Edit Parameters or click the Component Parameters button the Input Parameter dialog box opens 3 Ifmore than one variable appears in the list select the one you want to view or change 4 Th
32. t F 1 Parameters Copy Ctrl C Copies a selected component to the clipboard as a regular drawing object It can then be pasted into any other program Duplicate Makes a copy of the selected component E Rotate Right F7 Rotates the selected component 90 to the right Rotate Left Rotates the selected component 90 to the left Turns the selected component over from left to right Flip Vertical F9 Turns the selected component over from end to end Delete Del Deletes the selected component Sets values for selected components This option is only available for those components that have variable parameters Parameters For more information on editing functions see Chapter 4 User Manual 19 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics View Menu The view menu contains the commands for the viewing modes available in PneuMotion w Cross Section Schematic Ladder Diagram 51 Time Diagram oom Ir oom Out Cross Section Displays a cross section view of each component Schematic Displays the components in standard schematic form Ladder Diagram Opens a schematic control flow chart for electro pneumatic circuits Time Diagram Shows the timing activation of different components in a circuit Zoom In Magnifies the current view Zoom Out Ctrl Z Returns the view to normal i Ed ial Bl For more information on viewing see Chapter 6 Components Menu Componen
33. ted Optional you may route the connection between an inlet and an outlet by clicking the mouse to make right angle turns along the route A red line will mark the path as you create it You can use this option to route lines around a component 4 Bring the mouse pointer to the second port The border turns green 5 Click the mouse a light blue line now connects the two components User Manual 34 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Making Electro Pneumatic Connections H User Manual 0212 Connecting electronic components is similar to connecting the pneumatic components To connect electronic components do the following l Select Connections Connect Components or click the Connect Components button Electronic components have colored circles to indicate their sockets Red sockets are live Blue sockets are ground On switches and relays red sockets are normally closed black sockets are normally open and blue sockets are common Place the mouse pointer on the first socket the socket turns green indicating a connection can be made Click the mouse a light blue arrow now appears indicating a socket has been selected Bring the mouse pointer to the second socket The socket turns green The path will be indicated by an aqua line as you drag the mouse to the second port Optional you may route the connection between sockets Click the mouse to make right angle turns along the path
34. th do the following 1 Select View Time Diagram Start With The Select Push Button for Start Timing Diagram dialog box appears 2 From the list select the push button with which the timing will start 3 Click OK Ladder Diagram Display A ladder diagram is a schematic control flow chart for electro pneumatic circuits It is automatically generated by the software according to electrical connections you make in the diagram User Manual 45 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Displaying the Ladder Diagram To display the ladder diagram of the circuit diagram in the currently active 3 window do either of the following e Select View Ladder Diagram OR e Click on the Display Ladder Diagram button The Ladder Diagram window opens PA Ladder Diagram Closing the Ladder Diagram To close the ladder diagram click on the Exit Ladder Diagram button or use any standard Windows method for closing a window n l User Manual 46 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics f Simulation The simulation mode allows you to observe the operation of a component working independently or as part of a whole circuit Simulation is available only when the Cross Section display mode is in effect Single Component Simulation You can simulate the operation of any single component displayed in cross section There are two options available for single component simulation e
35. the components are displayed Two basic display modes are available e Cross Section e Schematic The Zoom In and Zoom Out options can be used when either display mode is active In addition the view menu allows you to display two types of diagrams e Ladder Diagram e Time Diagram Cross Section Display User Manual 0212 The Cross Section display mode provides a cross section illustration of the components as shown in the picture at the right The different colors allow you to see airflow of each component F F The cross section allows you to observe the following e Operation of the circuit and components e Simulated air pressure flowing through the connections and its effect on the various components e The component s reactions to changes in pressure 4 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics Activating the Cross Section Display Mode 3 To display the Cross Section mode do either of the following e Select View Cross Section OR e Click on the Cross Section Button Schematic Display The Schematic option displays the components in standard schematic form as shown in the picture at right This display mode 1s useful for observing and analyzing components in a pneumatic circuit or complex system The Schematic display mode is for viewing purposes only Simulation or connections cannot be performed in this mode Activating the Schematic Display Mode 2 To display the Schematic
36. tics 4 From the PneuMotion program group select PneuMotion The PneuMotion main window is displayed Quitting the Software To quit PneuMotion use any of the standard Windows methods for closing a program e In PneuMotion select File Exit e Double Click the Control Menu box in the Title Bar e Press Alt F4 User Manual 15 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 16 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 3 Overview The PneuMotion Window The elements of the PneuMotion main window are shown in the following diagram Tithe Bear 1x Menu Bar File Edit View Components Connections Simulation Interface Window Help Tool VE a Vane S FA Untitled 1 x Drawing Window Status Bar ovr Title Bar Contains the usual Windows right click menu consisting of controls for sizing and closing the application screen as well as an additional option enabling you to display the interface on top at all times Menu Bar Contains menus with PneuMotion commands Some commands are accessible from the tool bar buttons while some are accessible only in the menus Tool Bar Contains buttons that represent the most frequently used functions and commands Button availability varies according to the currently active screen or mode or the selected component User Manual I7 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics
37. ts The Components menu contains the commands for selecting the List Cie 2 PneuMotion Component List and Library Library F2 List Ctrl F2 Opens a list of the PneuMotion components organized by category Library F2 Opens a graphic library of the PneuMotion components and devices For more information on selecting components see Chapter 4 Connections Menu Connections The Connections menu contains the commands for connecting Connect Components F5 Delete All Connections components n PneuMotion Link PBs Ctrl F 3 Clear PE Links Create Ladder Diagram User Manual 20 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics h Connect Components Selects the Connect Components view F5 Delete All Connections Deletes all connections in the circuit Link PBs Links two or more push button switches together Clear PB Links Disconnects any PB links in the circuit Create Ladder Creates or edits a ladder diagram for electro Diagram pneumatic simulations For more information on making connections see Chapter 5 Simulation Menu simulation The Simulation menu contains the commands for simulating a Circuit pneumatic circuit and individual components in PneuMotion Component ne Selects the PneuMotion simulation feature Simulation is available only when the Cross Section display mode is active Lan Activates the simulation of a component For more information on simulation modes see C
38. ts that are controlled and tracked by the software Setup Communication Port Output L a E All electrical input and output connections made in the circuit diagram are available in the Setup dialog box Using the check boxes select the components that will operate online Once components are selected online operation they respond to external I O signals only PneuMotion graphically tracks the operation of these components and does not simulate their operation 54 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics 10 Software Licensing In software version 1 5 and higher the licensing process has been changed to enable you to obtain your software license directly from Intelitek s web site In previous software versions the user obtained the software license from the license diskette that was provided with the software This chapter describes how to register the PneuMotion software and includes the following e Registering the Software from Intelitek s Website e Registering the Software from the License Diskette Registering the Software from Intelitek s Website The software 15 protected by a licensing agreement Once installed you can use the fully operational software for a 30 day evaluation period To continue using the software after this period you must obtain an unlock code from Intelitek To obtain an unlock code complete the following steps 1 Install the softwa
39. urn the license to Intelitek You will be able to retrieve the license by following the standard procedure for obtaining the unlock code Transferring a License This section describes how to transfer a license from one PC to another and is used for example when upgrading your system To transfer a license from one PC source to another PC target 1 On the target PC install the software and obtain the PC specific code from the Registration dialog box 2 On the source PC open the Registration dialog box Enter the PC specific code of the target PC and then select Transfer The software on the source PC will generate a new unlock code for the target PC and will remove the license from the source PC 3 On the target PC enter the new unlock code in the Registration dialog box Returning a License to Intelitek This section describes how to return and retrieve a license to and from Intelitek This procedure is used when you are required to remove a software license but you do not have a target PC available To return retrieve a license From the Registration dialog box select the Remove the License option and then click Remove The software will generate a unique Remove code 2 Send the Remove code and your CD key to Intelitek using one of the methods described above email website fax phone We will confirm the codes and update our licensing registration records 3 When you are ready to retrieve your license install
40. utilize Windows capabilities PneuMotion can be used in conjunction with the Pneuline and PneuFlex panels on which actual circuits with working components can be assembled and operated 9 PneuMotion Simulation Software for Pneumatics User Manual 10 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 2 Installation and Activation System Requirements PneuMotion requires the following e Computer IBM compatible PC with 80486 33 MHz processor or higher e Atleast 8 MB of RAM e A hard drive with at least 10 MB of free disk space e Windows 95 Windows98 or Windows NT e A VGA or better graphics display e A Mouse or other pointing device Installing the Software PneuMotion software is supplied on a CD ROM together with a license diskette The software is copy protected and you must put the license diskette into the computer floppy drive in order to install the software A backup copy of the license diskette cannot be used Therefore be sure to keep the original license diskette in a safe place To install the software do the following Start Windows 2 Close any open applications before you begin the installation If you are about to reinstall the software or install a newer version to an existing PneuMotion directory it is recommended that you backup any existing user created files before you begin the installation It 15 also recommended that you remove the previous PneuMotion installation by means
41. your circuit diagram User Manual 36 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics Linking Push Buttons For safety reasons a pneumatic circuit may require simultaneous two handed operation of two push buttons Since you can only click one button at a time the push button link option allows you to simulate simultaneous two handed activation of the push buttons Push button links can be made only when the Cross Section display mode is active These links cannot be made when the Connections or Schematic mode is active The links can be removed however when any display mode is active To link two push buttons do the following Select Connections Link PBs You are prompted to select the master push button The master is the push button that controls both push buttons 2 Click on the PB that you want to serve as the master The letter M 15 now displayed inside the component You are prompted to select the slave push button The slave is the push button that is controlled by the master 3 Click on the push button that you want to serve as the slave The push buttons are now a linked pair as indicated by an identical digit e g M1 and S1 Whenever you activate the master push button the slave button 15 also activated However the slave push button remains operable on its own Disconnecting One Pair of Linked Push Buttons User Manual 0212 To disconnect the links between a selected pair of push butt
42. ys PNOO30 26 01 delay with A A ele A B B A or gate and gate Cancel A A PNOOO 19701798 pe Drives Quits PneuMotion If changes have been made to a file but not saved a warning message is displayed User Manual 50 PneuMotion 0212 Simulation Software for Pneumatics 9 System Setup Program Windows The Window menu contains Windows commands for the display of the program windows Open Main Window Opens a new main window This command functions the same as File New Close Main Window Closes the active main window If changes have been made but not yet saved a warning message will be displayed The button toggles between open and close It opens a window if one is not currently active and closes a window if one is currently active Open 2nd Window Opens a new second window The second window will open under the main window It functions in the same way as the main window It can be moved and resized Only the main and 2nd windows can be open at the same time in PneuMotion Close 2nd Window Closes the active second window If changes have been made but not yet saved a warning message will be displayed The button toggles between open and close It opens a window if one is not currently active and closes a window if one is currently active Fa Cascade The usual Windows control for resizing and layering open windows so that each title bar is visible User Manual 5 PneuMoti
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