Controller Editor is a SmartController EX. Connect (Disconnect) Connects (initiates communication) to the controller specified in the IP Address field of the Configuration grid editor. After the connection is established, the button name and func- tion changes to Disconnect, which disconnects (stops com- munication) to the specified controller. Quick-Access Buttons The upper area of the Controller Editor contains quick-access buttons, which are grouped by function. These buttons provide a convenient way to access the configuration tools (V+, controller, FireWire, and robot utilities). The function of each button is described below:
Upgrade This button provides access to the following upgrade options: Upgrade V+ Displays the V+ Upgrade dialog box. For details, see the topic V+ Upgrade on page 228. FireWire Firmware Displays the FireWire Node Firmware Update dialog box. For details, see the topic FireWire Node Firmware Upgrade on page 200. Configure This button provides access to the following configuration options: Configure Controller Displays the V+ System Configuration editor, which provides edit- ing access to: NVRAM settings, the V+ Configuration file. For details, see the topic V+ System Configuration Editor on page 221. NOTE:
When emulation mode is enabled, the emulated con- troller is not restarted after making configuration changes, it is simply reset. Configure Licenses Displays the Controller License Configuration manager, which is used to install and configure the V+ licenses for the controller. For details, see the topic Licenses on page 230. Configure Robots Displays the Robot Installation Wizard, which is used to install and configure robots in the system. For details, see the topic Robot Installation on page 211. ACE User's Guide, 3.6.x, 18316-000 Rev A Page 101