How to analyze a Hiperface encoder with the PGT-11-S Host Mode (Master Mode)

The PGT-11-S is a motor feedback programming tool, which supports Hiperface and Hiperface DSL. This FAQ covers the main functionalities of Hiperface.

The PGT-11-S uses SOPAS for the communication. Please keep in mind, that the suitable SDD file is installed.

A full user manual, is available in the the attachment.

The PGT-11-S is connected via a network connection to the PC. There are 2 options to do this:

• Via a Network
• Via a direct connection

For the communication, it is necessary to install SOPAS on your PC. There is also the right PGT-11-S SDD file needed (sopas device description).

How to connect the PGT-11-S to a PC?

There are basically 2 ways, how to connect the PGT-11-S to the PC.

Via a Network

This kind of connection requires a "router" (a standard switch is for the full functionality not sufficient). The router includes a DHCP-Server.

If you want to use this way of connection, it is important, that the PGT-11-S has the network setting "DHCP".

Please keep in mind! If you have adjusted the Addressing Mode "DHCP", then you need definitely a DHCP server in your network.

Without DHCP server, the PGT-11-S doesn't get a IP-address → without IP-address, no communication.
Without communication, no possibility to switch back to another network setting.

Via a direct connection

It is possible to make a direct connection between the PC and the PGT-11-S. To get this work, you need the right adjustments in the IP-address settings of the PGT-11-S and the PC.

PGT-11-S:

• Auto IP (default setting when shipped to the customer)
  At this setting, the PGT-11-S checks the IP-addresses of the other devices in the network. Then, the PGT-11-S gives itself an IP address, which fits to the other devices in the network.
• Manual IP
  It is possible to adjust the IP-addressing manual. If this is done, the customer has to be sure, that the used PC has an IP-address (and Subnet Mask) which fits to the PGT-11-S.

PC:

• DHCP/Auto IP
  If the PC is adjusted to DHCP, then it is waiting to get an IP-address. If it gets no IP-address, it switches to an auto IP mode. Then it gives itself an IP-address which fits to the other devices.
  If the PC and the PGT-11-S are set to Auto IP, then it takes approx. 1 minute until a communication is possible
• Manual IP
  The PC has a fix IP-address
  If the PGT-11-S is adjusted to Auto IP, then it gives itself a fitting IP address.
  If the PGT-11-S is also adjusted to a manual IP-address, then the IP-addresses have to be in the same range (if not, a communication will be not possible)

In the Hiperface Host Mode (in the software, it is named "Master Mode"), the PGT-11-S acts like a drive. It is able to read out data like:

• data sheet values
• position values
• additional output values (temperature)
• data fields
• error messages
• ...

The video covers the main functionalities.
The data field management is covered in a additional video.

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This video shows, how data fields are created and deleted.

It also shows, how it is done, to copy data fields from one encoder to another encoder.

Video Link

In the Hiperface Analyzer mode, it is possible to visualize the SIN/COS signals of a Hiperface encoder.

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