How to configure, program and simulate with MachineLogic

Introduction

This guide covers the setup and use of Vention’s MachineLogic. MachineLogic is a code-free programming, simulation and deployment tool dedicated to the creation of applications for MachineMotion (using Vention’s plug-and-play automation components).
MachineLogic is comprised of three steps:
STEP 1: Configuration (configuration of the automated equipment) STEP 2: Visual Sequence (code-free program) STEP 3: UI Builder (operator interface) Compatible with MachineMotion v2 only
Note that applications created inside MachineLogic can be directly deployed on the MachineMotion controller (to deploy the MachineLogic program from the CAD, follow this tech doc: Push program to controller). After reading this guide, you will be ready to program and simulate your application inside MachineBuilder (Vention’s CAD platform).

Setting up automated equipment in CAD

In order to simulate using MachineLogic, your design requires a few automated components in the CAD. Follow the steps below to learn how to quickly design a simple automated actuator in the CAD.

1. Create a new design and open up MachineBuilder
   Create New Design
   Either start with a blank design or start from a pre-existing design template to use MachineLogic.
2. In order to simulate, ensure you have added at least the following components into the MachineBuilder (refer to figure 1 or 2):
   • An actuator (MO-LM-XXX-XXXX) or pneumatic actuator (MO-AR-00X-XXXX)
   • A gantry plate (MO-LM-001-XXXX) (ensure the gantry plate is properly connected to your actuator)
   • Homing sensor (CE-SN-004-0001)
   • End sensor (CE-SN-004-0001)
   • MachineMotion controller (CE-CL-005-0003 or CE-CL-010-0004):
3. For an example, drag and drop a timing belt actuator from the parts browser into the MachineBuilder. Actuators could be found under the “Linear Motion” part category.