Si Programmer
Software for programming your Si-compatible drive

• Easy-to-use
• Intuitive
• Functional

Intended for use in stand-alone applications, Si (Simple Indexer) Programmer provides quick, out-of-the-box use with an extremely friendly, point-and-click graphical interface that does not require any software programming experience. Once an Si program has been constructed and downloaded to an Si-compatible drive, the program can be executed stand-alone at power-up or from an external trigger. Constructing a program is accomplished through the use of instructions selected in a point-and-click manner. Once an instruction is selected, a "fill in the blanks" format is used to input parameters.

Constructing an Si program requires no prior programming experience nor does it require learning a programming language. Si Programmer generates the actual motion control program, based on user selected parameters, thereby eliminating syntax errors. Once created, programs are easily downloaded, uploaded, saved and printed.

An optional operator interface (MMI) provides an inexpensive method for inputting machine operating instructions like move length, move speed, and cycle count, as well as for selecting program branches and for decision making within a program. Si also provides the capability to control digital inputs and outputs, useful for interfacing with external equipment like PLCs, sensors, end-of-travel switches, and more. Si Programmer has found success in all types of applications, from simple linear actuator applications to complete machine control with operator interface applications. Si Programmer is available on both stepper and servo drives.

    Features of Si Programmer

  • Easy-to-use, icon-based programming environment
  • Intuitive instructions for all levels of users
  • Quick setup and programming of all compatible drives
  • Built-in functionality for optional operator interface (MMI)
  • Built-in control of digital inputs and outputs