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Granity is the configuration software tool for [[Argon (servo drive)]]. Granity is a successor of [[GDtool]] software.
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[[File:Granity3dhires.png|600px|right]]Granity is the configuration software tool for Granite Devices motor drives, such as [[IONI]], [[ATOMI]] and [[ARGON]]. Granity has been designed from ground up aiming for effortless setup of servo drives while keeping functionality and reliability maxed out.
 
==Design==
 
==Design==
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From [[GDtool]] times, Granity has been redesigned from ground up and aims to deliver effortless setup of servo drives while keeping functionality and reliability maxed out.
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<gallery widths=400 heights=350>
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File:granity windows 1.14.png|Granity on Windows
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[[File:Granity3dhires.png|800px]]
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File:granity linux scope.png|Granity on Linux Ubuntu
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File:granity macos.png|Granity on MacOS
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</gallery>
  
 
==Download==
 
==Download==
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Download the latest release from the link below. To run Granity, just extract the Zip file and launch Granity.exe. Installation is not needed.  
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Download the latest release from the link below.  
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*{{dlfile|GranitySoftware.zip|Download Granity for Windows & Linux (~18 MB)}}
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*Windows & Linux
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*[[:File:GranitySoftware.zip|Older versions]]
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**{{dlfile|Granity 1.15.3 win64.zip|Download Granity 1.15.3 for Windows (This version fixes the software freezing bug) (91 MB)}}
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**{{dlfile|GranitySoftware.zip|Download Granity and DeploymentTool bundle for Windows & Linux (64 bit) (41 MB)}}
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**[[:File:GranitySoftware.zip|Older versions]]
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*MacOS (64 bit)
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**{{dlfile|Granity.dmg|Download Granity for MacOS (41 MB)}}
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**{{dlfile|DeploymentTool.dmg|Download DeploymentTool for MacOS (12 MB)}}
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Basic installation:
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*To run Granity on Windows, just extract the Zip file and launch Granity.exe. Installation is not needed.
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*To use Granity on Linux, see [[Granity for Linux]]
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*To use Granity on MacOS, open the .dmg package file and drag & drop the file to your Applications folder
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Utils:
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*GNU Octave script for loading Granity scope captures saved as CSV files {{dlfile|read_granity_csv.m|read_granity_csv.m}}
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===Drivers===
 
===Drivers===
 
In most cases Windows detects the [[SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter]] as USB Serial port and is able to install drivers automatically. However, if not, download VCP (Virtual COM Port) drivers from [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm this page]. The recommended package is the setup executable ([http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20830_Setup.exe direct link]).
 
In most cases Windows detects the [[SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter]] as USB Serial port and is able to install drivers automatically. However, if not, download VCP (Virtual COM Port) drivers from [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm this page]. The recommended package is the setup executable ([http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20830_Setup.exe direct link]).
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** New scope capture features
 
** New scope capture features
 
** Home switch signal source selection added
 
** Home switch signal source selection added
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* UI improvements
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* Improvements
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** Homing configuration refreshed
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** Homing configuration UI refreshed
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** Scope and log feature refreshed
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** Scope refreshed, new features:
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*** Offline scope capture support, see [[Downloading offline scope capture in Granity]]
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*** Scope capture pre-trigger delay is adjustable
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*** New trigger choice (external trigger) added when drive FW supports it
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*** Preservation of scope settings, settings are now stored in drive flash memory and settings files
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** Added a button to automatically set {{Param|CAO}} for Analog and PWM setpoint sources
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** Added dedicated DeploymentTool to bach upload drive firmware & settings
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** Compatibility between different Granity & drive versions improved when saving or loading settings files
 
* Fixes
 
* Fixes
 
** Bug of Granity 1.11.0 causing connection error with message telling that parameter address 547 failed
 
** Bug of Granity 1.11.0 causing connection error with message telling that parameter address 547 failed
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** Saving and loading settings file improvements
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** Fix an issue where "Searching devices" status may be stuck on until application is restarted
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|1.14.0
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|17.1.2018
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* Added direct support for FTDI USB chipset (no dependence on virtual COM port)
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* Support for latest firmware features added
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** Added absolute encoder support for IONI FW 1.7.0
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** Add support for operation with just Hall sensors (no encoder)
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* Fixed few bugs / issues
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* Small user interface improvements
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* Released MacOS version
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* Released 64 bit Linux version
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|1.14.1
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|20.3.2018
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* Fixed few bugs / issues
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** Workaround crashing in Windows version when online help-page load fails (i.e. no internet connection)
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|1.14.2
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|16.10.2018
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* Added hotkeys to control Quick stop feature of recent firwmares (Ctrl+Alt+Q sets quick stop, Ctrl+Alt+R resets quick stop)
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* Granity now remembers last used interface device
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* Small UI / UX improvements
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* Updated internal SimpleMotion library for proper TCP/IP support
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|1.15.0
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|18.9.2019
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* Added support for newly introduced firmware features
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* Small UI / UX improvements
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* Saves new version of DRC file compatible with latest deployment functions of SimpleMotion V2 library
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* Improved TCP/IP support
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* Various internal improvements
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* Updated Drive Deployment Tool to support new file formats
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* CSV file export delimiter changed from ; to ,
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|1.15.1
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|20.11.2019
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* Small UI / UX improvements
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** Added drop down menu to allow connecting directly to given drive address without going through scan & select dialog
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|1.15.2
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|7.8.2020
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* Scope capture
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** Added option of 25 Hz sample rate
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** Added support for scope sample averaging on drives that support it
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** Allow exporting graphs to both .csv and .png formats simultaneously
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* Added -longtimeout command line argument to tolerate higher latency connections (i.e. over TCP/IP)
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* Added support for various new target device types
 
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==Bugs and TODO's==
 
==Bugs and TODO's==
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===Known bugs===
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===Known limitations===
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*Halls enabled & Granity connected & drive restart -> starts spinning and follow error faults - fix attempt done
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*Serial numbers read -1 when loading .drc file
 
*Serial numbers read -1 when loading .drc file
  
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*User settable temperature fault level
 
*User settable temperature fault level
 
*Add mm/min and inches/min speed units
 
*Add mm/min and inches/min speed units
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*Set fixed Y axis range for graphs
  
 
==Open source licenses==
 
==Open source licenses==
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*[https://www.qt.io Qt]
 
*[https://www.qt.io Qt]
 
For full details and licenses, see [[Third-party licenses]].
 
For full details and licenses, see [[Third-party licenses]].
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[[Category:Downloads]]
 
[[Category:Downloads]]
 
[[Category:Software]]
 
[[Category:Software]]
 
[[Category:Granity]]
 
[[Category:Granity]]

Latest revision as of 10:56, 14 January 2022

Granity3dhires.png
Granity is the configuration software tool for Granite Devices motor drives, such as IONI, ATOMI and ARGON. Granity has been designed from ground up aiming for effortless setup of servo drives while keeping functionality and reliability maxed out.

Design[edit | edit source]

  • Granity on Windows

  • Granity on Linux Ubuntu

  • Granity on MacOS

Download[edit | edit source]

Download the latest release from the link below.


Basic installation:

  • To run Granity on Windows, just extract the Zip file and launch Granity.exe. Installation is not needed.
  • To use Granity on Linux, see Granity for Linux
  • To use Granity on MacOS, open the .dmg package file and drag & drop the file to your Applications folder


Utils:

  • GNU Octave script for loading Granity scope captures saved as CSV files Download-icon.png read_granity_csv.m

Drivers[edit | edit source]

In most cases Windows detects the SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter as USB Serial port and is able to install drivers automatically. However, if not, download VCP (Virtual COM Port) drivers from this page. The recommended package is the setup executable (direct link).

Documentation[edit | edit source]

See main article Granity user guide

Version history[edit | edit source]

Version Release date Change log Remarks
1.0.0 1.9.2013 Initial release Requires Argon firmware 1.0.0
1.0.1 3.9.2013
  • Correct typos
  • Set Abs and Set Inc buttons to change setpoint manually
  • Display list of all parameters together with graphs - becomes useful when saving graphs as the list of parameters gets included in the file as well
  • Safe Torque Off status is now displayed
  • Fix the issue of not showing online version of Wiki
 Requires Argon firmware 1.0.1
1.0.2 18.9.2013
  • Added Invert directionAXI parameter
 Requires Argon firmware 1.0.2
1.1.0 6.11.2013
  • Added parameters Dynamic braking decelerationBDD, Mech brake engage delayBED and Mech brake assisted phasingBAP
  • Graphs are now saved as PNG image file instead of PDF
  • Added copy device state to clipboard button
  • Avoid getting (harmless) connection error message after FW upgrade
 Requires Argon firmware 1.1.0
1.5.0 19.3.2015
  • Support for IONI Servo & Stepper Drive added
  • Various usability improvements and added parameters (IONI only, update for Argon coming later)
 In this package version there are two executables (Granity-ARGON.exe and Granity-IONI.exe). Use the one intended for your drive model.
1.6.0 15.4.2015
1.7.0 4.5.2015
  • Support SinCos feedback device option for IONI
  • Added more guidance text to certain error messages
1.8.0 29.5.2015
  • Support for Argon with firmware 2.0
  • Added sanity checks and guidance for few parameterization errors
  • Saving graph raw data to .csv file possible
1.9.0 2.11.2015
  • Support for IONI Pro HC
  • Support for IONI firmware 1.3.0
  • Support for new torque cogging & uniformity functions of IONI Pro
  • Linux version introduced
  • Several small usability improvements
  • Requires IONI FW V1.3+ or Argon FW V2.0+
  • Package includes also executables for Granity 1.7.0 and 1.1.0 for older firmwares
1.9.1 5.1.2016
  • Fix app crashing (not completely yet, it seems)
  • Fix communication errors
  • Small GUI improvement on Testing tab
1.10.0 6.5.2016
  • Support IONI FW 1.5.0
  • GUI improvements
  • Added SimuCUBE in Electrical interfaceCEI
  • Added new IONI pro feature parameters
1.10.1 31.10.2016
  • Crashing bug fixed
  • Small Testing page usability improvements
1.10.2 19.12.2016
  • Added rescan button to Communication interface devices list
  • Support new parameter Limit switch polarityLSP
  • Added support for language translations (no translations made yet)
1.11.0 26.1.2017
  • Added parameters fir BiSS feedback device configuration (for IONI Pro drive with BiSS support firware)
  • Improve Measure resistance & inductance function
1.13.0 3.7.2017
  • Support for IONI FW 1.6.0 beta 2 new features
    • Auto-setup hall sensors
    • Serial encoder (BiSS/SSI) support upgraded
    • New scope capture features
    • Home switch signal source selection added
  • Improvements
    • Homing configuration UI refreshed
    • Scope refreshed, new features:
      • Offline scope capture support, see Downloading offline scope capture in Granity
      • Scope capture pre-trigger delay is adjustable
      • New trigger choice (external trigger) added when drive FW supports it
      • Preservation of scope settings, settings are now stored in drive flash memory and settings files
    • Added a button to automatically set Setpoint offset nullingCAO for Analog and PWM setpoint sources
    • Added dedicated DeploymentTool to bach upload drive firmware & settings
    • Compatibility between different Granity & drive versions improved when saving or loading settings files
  • Fixes
    • Bug of Granity 1.11.0 causing connection error with message telling that parameter address 547 failed
    • Fix an issue where "Searching devices" status may be stuck on until application is restarted
1.14.0 17.1.2018
  • Added direct support for FTDI USB chipset (no dependence on virtual COM port)
  • Support for latest firmware features added
    • Added absolute encoder support for IONI FW 1.7.0
    • Add support for operation with just Hall sensors (no encoder)
  • Fixed few bugs / issues
  • Small user interface improvements
  • Released MacOS version
  • Released 64 bit Linux version
1.14.1 20.3.2018
  • Fixed few bugs / issues
    • Workaround crashing in Windows version when online help-page load fails (i.e. no internet connection)
1.14.2 16.10.2018
  • Added hotkeys to control Quick stop feature of recent firwmares (Ctrl+Alt+Q sets quick stop, Ctrl+Alt+R resets quick stop)
  • Granity now remembers last used interface device
  • Small UI / UX improvements
  • Updated internal SimpleMotion library for proper TCP/IP support
1.15.0 18.9.2019
  • Added support for newly introduced firmware features
  • Small UI / UX improvements
  • Saves new version of DRC file compatible with latest deployment functions of SimpleMotion V2 library
  • Improved TCP/IP support
  • Various internal improvements
  • Updated Drive Deployment Tool to support new file formats
  • CSV file export delimiter changed from ; to ,
1.15.1 20.11.2019
  • Small UI / UX improvements
    • Added drop down menu to allow connecting directly to given drive address without going through scan & select dialog
1.15.2 7.8.2020
  • Scope capture
    • Added option of 25 Hz sample rate
    • Added support for scope sample averaging on drives that support it
    • Allow exporting graphs to both .csv and .png formats simultaneously
  • Added -longtimeout command line argument to tolerate higher latency connections (i.e. over TCP/IP)
  • Added support for various new target device types

Bugs and TODO's[edit | edit source]

Known limitations[edit | edit source]

  • Serial numbers read -1 when loading .drc file

Suggested features[edit | edit source]

  • User settable temperature fault level
  • Add mm/min and inches/min speed units
  • Set fixed Y axis range for graphs

Open source licenses[edit | edit source]

Granity uses following open source libraries and components:

For full details and licenses, see Third-party licenses.

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