CIM Equipment Manuals
 
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND DEFINITIONS

TERM
DEFINITION
ACL

ACL, Advance Control Language, is an advanced, multi-tasking robotic programing language developed by Eshed Robotec. ACl is programmed onto a set of EPROMs within Controller-B, and can be accessed from any standard terminal or PC by means of an RS232 communication channel. ACL Features include the following:

  • Direct user control of robotic axes
  • User Programming of robotic system
  • Input/output data control
  • Simultaneous and synchronized program execution (full multi-tasking support
  • Simple file management
The ACL Reference Guide for Controller-B provides detailed descriptions and examples of the ACL commands and functions.
ATS

ATS, Advance Terminal Software, is the user interface to the ACL controller. ATS is supplied on diskette and operates on any PC. The software is a terminal emulator which enables access to the ACL environment from a PC host computer. ATS features include the following:

  • Short-form controller configuration
  • Definition of software peripheral devices
  • Short-cut keys for command entry
  • Program editor
  • Backup manager
  • Print manager

The ATS Reference Guide for Controller-B is a complete guide to ATS.
ACLoff-line
 ACLoff-line is a preprocessor software utility, which lets you access and use your own text editor to create and edit ACL programs even when the controller is not connected or not communicating with your computer. After communication is established, the Downloader utility lets you transfer your program to the controller. The Downloader detects the preprocessor directives, and replaces them with a string or block of ACL program code. ACLoff-line also enables activation of ATS, Advance Terminal Software, for on-line programming and system operation. ACLoff-line is described fully in the ACLoffline User's Manual.
SCORBASE Software
 SCORBASE Level 5 is a robot control software package which is supplied on diskette with the controller. Its menu-driven structure and off-line capabilities facilitate robotic programming and operation. SCORBASE runs on any PC system and communicates with ACL, the controller's internal language, by means of an RS232 channel. The SCORBASE Level 5 for Controller-B Reference Guide provides detailed descriptions and examples of the SCORBASE commands.
Teach Pendant
 The teach pendant is a hand-held terminal which is used for controlling the SCORBOT-ER IX robot and periperal equipment. The teach pendant is most practical for moving the axes, recording positions, sending the axes to recorded positions and activating programs. Other functions can also be executed from the teach pendant. The Teach Pendant for Controller-B User's Manual fully describes the various elements and functions pf the teach pendant.

 

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