File:     Gives options for saving all working parameters so that work may be resumed seamlessly at some later time - ideal for multiple student work groups!

Setup:     Includes specification of the driving function*.Go to Setup

Command:     Includes input shapes (trajectories) for the driving function*.Go to Command

Data:     Provides for specification of up to 9 variables for collection in real time. Supports easy export of data to applications such as Matlab® or Matrix X®.

Plotting:     Includes advanced real-time and off-line plotting features.Go to Plotting

Utility:     Provides useful functions including configuration of auxiliary DAC's for outputting analog data in real time (to view via oscilloscope, plotter, spectrum analyzer, etc.). Also provides for "jogging" the plant to any desired output position, resetting encoder values and controller states, and more.

A Wealth of Additional Program Features assure efficient and safe system operation. The Background screen continuously displays real-time data such as encoder positions and input force (or torque). It also includes a system status display and a safety abort button. Background safety checks guard against mechanism over-travel, over-speed, and motor over-current. A watch dog timer in the DSP firmware assures fault-free processor operation.

* In the Dynamics Executive program and related systems operations, Driving Function refers to the type of input at the system boundary (e.g. force, torque, or base motion). Input Shape refers to the trajectory (e.g. inpulse, step, ramp, sinusoid, etc.) of the force, torque, or position input. When executed in a system maneuver, the Driving Function and Input Shape combine to effectuate a Forcing Function in the classical sense.