Important Things to Know

Introduction

MPX.NET is a software package designed for Danaher Motion’s SynqNet™ controllers to operate with Microsoft’s .NET™ framework. The MPX has been designed to provide an easy-to-use motion application development tool. In addition to full motion application development, the MPX is well suited for developing test and production applications, as well as specialized utilities. Creation of custom motion interfaces is possible using VisualBasic .NET®, C#, and other environments that support .NET libraries. Applications can be run inside computers containing SynqNet controller, including embedded controllers or across LANs and the Internet.

Key Features

• Program in VisualBasic .NET®, C#, and other environments that support .NET
• Compatible with SynqNet XMP and ZMP controllers
• Supports up to 32 axes
• Supports up to 32 SynqNet nodes
• May be used across TCP/IP networks via client/server
• Servo and stepper support
• Error Handling    (See Error Handling)
• Utility library that includes GUI controls    (See MPX Utility Library)
• Compatible with MechaWare for developing custom control algorithms
• Support for SynqNet and CANOpen I/O    (See Overview of SynqNet I/O for the MPX)
  

New Features in Version 02.00.00

• 64-bit Position Support
• Velocity Mode Support    (See Velocity Motion)
• User-Specified Object Labels    (See User Labels Overview)
• User Limits    (See User Limits)
• Ability to save and restore XML Controller Configuration files   (See Serialization)
• Multiple Data Recorders    (See Best Practices when using the Data Recorder)
• Axis Position Scaling (User-Defined Units)    (See Axis.PositionScale)
• SynqNet Drive Parameters    (See the Axis Object: Drive Parameters)
• Drive Firmware Download    (See Download Node FPGAs)
• Controller Digital I/O    (See Overview of SynqNet I/O for the MPX)
• Additional Software and Hardware Version Information    (See Obtaining MPX Versions)
  
  

Limitations

• MPX.NET 2.00.00 does not support LabView.