INSTALLATION

  1. Unzip file Installation_PI-SIMRC_version.zip into a temporary directory and run setup.exe under \Volume
  2. The destination directory (default settings recommended) will be automatically created and the PI-SIMRC software will be installed there.
  3. LabVIEW Library and Driver files are located under the application directory’s subfolder \driver and \driver\LabVIEW

 

  1. A short cut for easy starting the SFP will be placed on the desktop.
  2. Uninstall PI-SIMRC by using Remove Programs in the Control Panel.

 

 

SIMRC Soft Front PANEL

 

SIMRC SOFT FRONT PANEL HELP

This help file gives a brief introduction of the SIMRC Soft Front Panel controls and indicators. All controls with a yellow background are user input controls.

 

COM port

Selects the appropriate serial port to be used with the SIMRC hardware (either the single SIMRC or Module 1080 must be switched to RS-232 control).

 

init

Opens and initializes the selected COM port and reads back device ID and version information of the connected SIMRC RS232 controller.

 

debug window checkbox

Check or uncheck before init. If checked a standard I/O window in the background shows transmitting data via the RS-232 interface.

 

close

Closes the previous opened COM port. The current switch state of used SIMRCs will remain.

 

address (hex)

Sets the appropriate I2C slave address to communicate with. All consecutive actions take effect to the addressed module until the address will be changed.

 

get type

Returns the module type identification string, e.g. “SW160001”. SW=Switch, 16=module X dimension 00=module Y dimension, 01=firmware release.

 

reset

Resets all relays (Off State) of the addressed SIMRC.

 

set

Sets all relays (On State) of the addressed SIMRC.

 

monitor

Communication monitor, shows RS-232 communication in a more interpreted way.

 

clear monitor / close debug window

The monitor will be cleared and an open background window (which always opens on errors) will be closed.

 

Switch Buttons

Depending on selected module type the correct X-Y configuration will be enabled. Individual switch channels can be switched on and off by toggling the buttons.

 

switch data 0x

The hex entry field gives the ability to switch the module’s relays at once by entering the hex value of the bit pattern, which will also displayed when using the individual buttons.

 

binary

Shows the binary values of the switched relays.

 

EXIT

Exits the Soft Front Panel without changing any switch state, COM port will always be closed.

 

 

last update on 24-MAY-2022