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Machine Control: Operator Interface
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The Client:
Producer of engine control and monitoring
system used in large industrial air compressor, and
electric generator systems.
The Requirement:
Create a graphical user interface
for a stationary PC or laptop PC, that a technician
can use to set and monitor major operating parameters
on the device via a CAN network. Need low cost license
free distribution.
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The Design Solution:
Used Visual Basic as the development platform
to create operator graphic displays and 3rd party
libraries of animated control symbols. The operator interface
has graphic buttons and knobs used to adjust variables, and
full text descriptions replacing cryptic error codes.
Developed a CAL-CMS function library support
for the CAN interface board. Visual C++ used as development
environment for general purpose driver development.
The program included the ability to save
and restore files from disk. The program is also offered in
both German and English versions.
Delivered a turnkey system to the client.
Major Automation Equipment
- SCADA - Visual Basic
- Network - CAN, CAL-CMS
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