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  1. RabbitMQ

    Created on: 15/04/2019 in Engineering Tools X45e
    Background The X45e units (Ethernet version) support RabbitMQ. RabbitMQ is a communication which uses a server as message broker instead of a direct connection. It can easily be handled by computer. RabbitMQ is running parallel to normal behavi...

  2. Lua mode

    Created on: 11/04/2019 in Engineering Tools X45e
    Background The X45e units (Ethernet version) can be used in more generic applications. This article focuses on the Lua mode. It should be used if a functionality is required that is not part of the build in functionalities. In this mode a Lua s...

  3. WLX end drive unit J

    Created on: 25/02/2019 in Engineering Tools Chain Calculation Tool
    The WLX end drive unit J is a combined end drive unit and idler end unit. A fixed connection makes it possible to quickly design and build a conveyor line without vertical or horizontal alignment. The J-drive is based upon the compact versions of th...

  4. WLX end drive unit J

    Created on: 25/02/2019 in Engineering Tools Design Tool Standard components
    The WLX end drive unit J is a combined end drive unit and idler end unit. A fixed connection makes it possible to quickly design and build a conveyor line without vertical or horizontal alignment. The J-drive is based upon the compact versions of th...

  5. Default project

    Created on: 12/02/2019 in Engineering Tools FlexCAD
    Version 1.0.6964.26312 (and newer) of FlexCAD is prepared for Amber. To use Amber properly it is required to set the active project in Inventor to "Default". If any other project is active at startup an information message will be displaye...

  6. Quickstart guide

    Created on: 25/01/2019 in Controls FlexLink Configuration Tool (FCT)
    Quickstart Guide Launch FlexLink Configuration Tool, http://<hostname>:8300 Click on GET ORDER and Enter order number Click on the order in the Order list Click on the order item you want to start with Follow the follo...

  7. Configure CANOpen

    Created on: 25/01/2019 in Controls FlexLink Configuration Tool (FCT)
    Configure CANOpen workstep is used to set correct node ID's to the CANOpen devices on the module. Happy path Commission the module and connect CAN connection to Workstation SCDC and 24 V power to the module When you select the ...

  8. Controls Workflow in FLDT

    Published on: 14/01/2019 in Engineering Tools Design Tool Controls
    Working with Controls  require the Controls tab in the ribbon to be selected. When modules and drive units are configured, distributed controllers can be linked to the modules. Step 1:  Assign Module ID Click Controls  ta...

  9. Component quotes

    Created on: 11/10/2018 in Engineering Tools Quotation Tool General functionality
    FlexLink Quotation Tool contains a Word template for a Component quote that can be used as the base for a operating unit's component quotes. With this template it is possible to create component quotes for customers that have not yet been added ...

  10. Multiple Drawings

    Created on: 14/05/2018 in Engineering Tools Design Tool Drawing
    From Design Tool version 3.3.0 it is now possible to have multiple drawing templates within the Drawing view. In the bottom of the view there is a toolbar showing templates in the layout. Each template is separate and can have different part lists o...