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Motion Control Software from PI
Effective and Comfortable Solutions
All digital controllers made by PI are accompa-
nied by a comprehensive software package. PI
supports users as well as programmers with
detailed online help and manuals which ease
initiation of the inexperienced but still an swer
the detailed questions of the professional.
Updated software and drivers are always
available to PI customers free of charge via
the Internet.
PI software covers all aspects of the application
from the easy start-up to convenient system
operation via a graphical interface and fast and
comprehensive integration in customer written
application programs.
Supported Operating Systems
■Windows XP (SP3)
■Windows VISTA
■Windows 7 32/64 bit
■Linux 32/64 bit
■Windows 8 32/64 bit
Nanopositioning
SUB-NANOMETER RESOLUTION
Micropositioning
LONG TRAVEL RANGES
Parallel Kinematics
UP TO 6 DEGREES OF FREEDOM
Drive Technology
DC, STEPPER, PIEZO, MAGNETIC
GCS
MOTION CONTROL
Universal Command Set Simplifies
Commissioning and Programming
PI developed the PI General Command Set
(GCS) that is used to control all nano- and
micro-positioning systems regardless of the
drives and motion controllers used. GCS with
its many preprogrammed functions accelerates
the orientation phase and the application devel-
opment process significantly while reducing
the chance of errors, because the commands
for all supported devices are identical in syntax
and function.
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PIMikroMove Software Ensures Rapid
Start-Up
PIMikroMove is PI’s convenient graphical user
interface for any type of digital controller and
positioning system, regardless of whether
piezo electric, linear motors, or classical elec-
trical motor drives are used and independent
of the configuration and number of axes.
All connected controllers and axes are dis-
played and controlled consistently with the
same graphical interface. For a multi-axis
application, various controllers can be used
and commands can still be issued via PIMikro-
Move in the same window. Two or more inde-
pendent axes can be controlled by the position
pad using a mouse or joystick; Hexapod six-
axis positioning systems are also displayed
graphically.
Macro programs simplify repetitive tasks for
example in automated processes. The macros
are created as GCS command sets that can be
executed directly on the controller, e.g. as a
start-up macro that allows stand-alone opera-
tion; they can also be processed by the host PC.
Scan and align algorithms can record analog
values, e.g. the output of a power meter as a
function of position for later evaluation with
external software. They can also automatically
find the global maximum of, for example, the
coupling efficiency of optical devices.
Depending on the specific controller, PIMikro-
Move supports a number of additional func-
tions. A data recorder can record system para-
meters and other variables during motion for
later analysis.
Optimizing System Behavior
When the mechanical properties of a position-
ing system are changed, e.g. by applying a
different load, motion control parameters often
need to be adapted. PI software provides tools
for optimization of the system response and
stability. Different parameter sets can be saved
for later recall, also accessible from custom
application programs.
Convenient operation and performance optimization
with PI software: The parameter setting tool shows
the frequency response of a nanopositioning stage in
Bode plot
The flexibly configurable data recorder records data,
such as position, sensor signal or output voltage in
relation to time
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Motion Control Software from PI
Fast Integration of PI Controllers in Third-Party Programming Languages and
Software Environments
Currently, many applications are produced
in LabVIEW, e.g. in measuring and control
technology and automation engineering. PI
pro vides complete LabVIEW drivers sets to
facilitate programming. A controller-specific
Configuration_Setup VI is integrated at the
start of the LabVIEW application and includes
all system information and initiation steps
required for start-up. The application itself is
implemented with controller-independent VIs.
In case of a controller change or upgrade, it is
usually only necessary to exchange the Con-
figuration_Setup VI , whereas the application-
specific code remains identical due to the con-
sistent GCS command set structure.
The driver set includes many specific program-
ming examples, e.g. comprehensive scan and
align routines that can be used as template for
customer-specific programs. Moreover, the
open source code of many VIs allows for rapid
adaptation to the user needs.
Flexible Integration in Text-Based Program-
ming Languages
The integration of PI positioning systems in
text-based programming languages under
Microsoft Windows or Linux is simplified by
program libraries and exemplary codes.
These libraries support all common program-
ming languages and all PI positioning systems,
allowing the PI GCS command set functions to
be integrated seamlessly in external programs.
Third-Party Software Packages
Drivers for the PI GCS commands have now
been integrated in many third-party software
packages. This allows for the seamless integra-
tion of PI positioning systems in software suites
such as MetaMorph, μManager, MATLAB and
ScanImage. Moreover, EPICS and TANGO
drivers are available for integration into ex -
periments of large-scale research facilities.
The drivers for μManager, MATLAB and a large
part of the EPICS drivers are being developed
and serviced in-house by PI.
Supported Languages and Software
Environments
■C, C++, Python, Visual C++, Visual
Basic, Delphi
■LabVIEW, MATLAB, μManager, EPICS,
TANGO, MetaMorph
■and all programming environments
that support the loading of DLLs
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TEC70 Motion Control Software from PI 10/2017 Subject to change without notice. © Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG 2017
© Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG
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are subject to copyright and other protective laws. Any copying, modi-
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permission of PI.
Although the information in this document has been compiled with
the greatest care, errors cannot be ruled out completely. Therefore,
we cannot guarantee for the information being complete, correct and
up to date. Illustrations may differ from the original and are not bind-
ing. PI reserves the right to supplement or change the information
provided without prior notice.
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