WINCAPSIII Basic Functions

The following describes the product's basic functions.

Communications

Communicating with a robot controller over an Ethernet or serial link.

Writing Programs

Program using an editor. For further details on programs, please refer to the programming manual.

The editor provides the following functions.

Online Monitoring

WINCAPSIII monitors controller status, providing immediate access to variables, I/O values, and other quantities.

Online Debugging

With connecting the robot controller with WINCAPSIII, an operator can control robot programs from WINCAPSIII.
You can debug the program by using Breakpoint settings or Step start function, with checking the variables and I/O status during operation.

Arm 3D View

This is for visualizing the robot motion and posture on the PC screen. Loading 3D data or creating simple objects enables the user to check interference with the equipment and movements of workpieces and tools without running the actual robot.

Logging

The following functions for logging variables, I/O values, and error messages are available for efficient program debugging.

• Error log
• Operation log
• Control log
• Trace log
• servo log