Parameter Library in Spikemark

Accessing the Parameter Library and using Parameter Sets

The Parameter Library is only available for Stagehands with a 6th Generation Stagehand Control Card AND a Mitsubishi E800 VFD.

COMPATABLE STAGEHANDS (as of 11.15.2024)

• Pro 5

• Apprentice 2

JUMP TO SECTION

• How to access and use the Parameter Library

• How to install a custom Parameter Set

• How to write a custom Parameter Set

HOW TO ACCESS THE PARAMETER LIBRARY

1. Open Spikemark

2. Select and connect to your compatable Stagehand

3. In the Properties Panel on the right hand side, scroll down to Drive section, and select Drive Config

4. Take note of the Pr. C4 - Speed Gain Max Drive Value. You will need to rewrite this later.

5. Select Library towards the lower, right hand corner of the Drive Configuration Window

6. Click the dropdown menu at the top of the Library Window to select your desired Parameter Set

7. Preview the parameters and values to be written in the scrolling window, then select Write to update the VFD

   1. The write process will take approximately 15 seconds. While writing, the Write button will turn grey.

   2. Once complete, the VFD will automatically reset (you can hear a faint click if you're by the Stagehand), and the Write button will become clickable again.

8. X out of both the Library Window to return to the Drive Configuration Window

9. Verify that each My Value matches the Drive Value. Note the discepancy at Pr. 9. Simply update the My Value to 13.5 to match the Drive Value.

   1. For Pr. C4 - Spped Gain Max, use the value you write down from before updating the Parameter Set.

10. After verifying all parameters, click Write to update the VFD.

11. Once complete, and Spikemark has re-read the Drive Value column, select Auto-Tune to run the auto-tune sequence.

HOW TO INSTALL A CUSTOM PARAMETER SET

Default Parameter Set Location in Windows Explorer:

C:\Program Files\Spikemark\DriveParameterSets

1. Copy your desired .XML file to the above folder

2. Verify in Spikemark that your file shows up in the Parameter Library

Parameter Set File Naming Convention

1. Must have the .XML file extension

2. No spaces or special characters

WRITING A CUSTOM PARAMETER SET FILE

You will need the Mitsubishi E800 Information Manual (Function) to reference the parameters, values and scale.

It might also be useful to reference the current Stagehand Parameters.

XML Syntax

<parameterSet>
    <name>5HP Motor</name>
    <description>11.15.2024 - 5HP E800 Parameters for Spotline, Pushstick, and Revolver</description>
    <version>11.15.2024 </version>
    <parameter>
        <number>0</number>
        <value>4</value>
        <scaling>0.1</scaling>
    </parameter>
</parameterSet>

Keep in mind that you are effectively writing code when you create or edit these files, so If there are any incorrect spellings, punctuations, missing elements pieces (the stuff enclosed by <>), the file will either not show up in the dropdown menu, or it could cause Spikemark to crash when selected.

Every file must include all of the following pieces:

1. Root Element
2. Name
3. Description
4. Version
5. Parameter

   1. Number
   2. Value
   3. Scaling

Root Element The entire document must be enclosed by the root element parameterSet as shown below:

<parameterSet>   
   
</parameterSet>

Name The name is what shows up in the dropdown menu of the Spikemark Library

<parameterSet>
    <name>Your Custom Parameter Set</name>
</parameterSet>

Description The description will show up in Spikemark when the Parameter Set is selected. It can give the user more information about the details or specific uses of the Parameter Set, such as what machines the parameters are intended for.

<parameterSet>
    <name>Your Custom Parameter Set</name>
    <description>Gary made this file for the deck winch in THE SHOW in 2007</description>
</parameterSet>

Version This doesn't show up in Spikemark (yet), but can be used internally to track updates to Parameter Sets.

<parameterSet>
    <name>Your Custom Parameter Set</name>
    <description>Gary made this file for the deck winch in THE SHOW in 2007</description>
    <version>1.2.3</version>
</parameterSet>

Parameter This is where you actually indicate what parameter to write and what it should be set to. Each parameter that you want to change needs to have a separate Parameter element. This element also includes 3 x sub elements that all must be filled out.

    <parameter>
        <number>800</number>
        <value>40</value>
        <scaling>1</scaling>
    </parameter>

Number This is the Pr. Number found in the Mitsubishi Manual

Value This is the value you want the parameter to be set to. The available values can be determined from the Mitsubishi Manual. If you only care about what it's currently set to, you can navigate to the actual Pr. # on the VFD and see the current setting.

Scaling This is the increment to which the value can be adjusted. This can be found either in the Mitsubishi manual, or in a pinch, can be determined by going into the Pr. on the VFD itself and seeing how much one click of the wheel changes. the value. The typical settings are:

• 0.01

• 0.1

• 0