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You are reading the documentation for an older Pickit release (2.0). Documentation for the latest release (3.4) can be found here.

Settings

User settings

Units

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This setting allows you to select the length unit of choice (meters, inches, …) after which all length values in the interface will be converted to the newly selected unit.

Automatic detection

Here you can choose to automatically trigger a new detection if a parameter is changed.

Share usage statistics

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This aggregated data can be used to help create features that can give you a better understanding of what’s happening across your entire application.

You benefit when this setting is ON because this data could be used to help build better tools and provide guidance that can help you analyze your application. Application data lets you know where you stand in your application and it’s performance and may uncover important trends or problems.

Network settings

Pickit port labeled ROBOT

This port has the purpose of connecting your Pickit processor to the robot controller or PLC.

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By default, this port is set to  Static, which means it’s using a fixed IP configuration. You can set the following IP Configuration options:

  • IP Address (Default value: 169.254.5.180)

  • Subnet mask (Default value: 255.255.0.0)

  • Gateway

If you prefer to get an IP Address from a DHCP server you set this port to Dynamic.

Test the connection to your robot by entering the IP of your robot controller or PLC and check if it can be reached by the Pickit processor.

Pickit port labeled LAN

This port has the purpose of connecting your Pickit processor to a network.

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By default, this port is set to Dynamic, which means it’s requesting an IP address from the DHCP server in your network.

If you prefer to set a Static IP, you can set the following IP Configuration options:

  • IP Address

  • Subnet mask

  • Gateway

Test connectivity to the internet by pressing the Check button.

Upgrade Pickit version

Here you can upgrade your Pickit system to latest software version. Refer to the Pickit system software upgrades for a step-by-step explanation how to upgrade the software on your system.