Software for the CM1 Series Cool Muscle

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Cool Works Lite V4.1.7

The Cool Works Lite application software is designed to help users set up and operate the Cool Muscle, or any other CML enabled device. Cool Works Lite is provided free of charge.

Features include:
  • Parameter Browser providing a visual tree structure representation of the K Parameters for any device attached.
  • Interactive Terminal that allows for both direct communication with the CML device and for CML Scripting and debugging.
  • Utilities for Unit Convertion, Speed, Acceleration and Postion Calculation, and Load Calculation for ball screw or belt driven actuators.
  • Motor Resetting Utility
  • Direct Motion Jogging with data feedback.
  • Cool Works' auto tuning module allows for virtual tuning, displaying animatics to show the servo's changing step responses.Cool Works' auto tuning module allows for virtual tuning, displaying animatics to show the servo's changing step responses.
Document Title Type Size Revision  
CoolWorks Lite 4.1.7zip2 MBApr 01, 2008
Click the file icon to download Cool Works Lite in ZIP format.

CommManager Control Software

The CommManager is an ActiveX control that manages communications between the Microsoft Windows operating system and Cool Muscle devices connected via a serial port. The CommManager provides access to a library of over 40 API commands from any development environment that supports the Microsoft Component Object Model (COM).

If you are serious about shortening development timelines and trimming project costs, please contact your local Cool Muscle Sales Representative and inquire about CommManager.

CommManager is currently supported by Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP.

Key Features Include:
  • Supported Development Environments Include Visual Basic, Visual C, LabVIEW.
  • Communication With Motors At Highest (Real-Time) Windows OS Priority.
  • Integrated CML Syntax Checker.
  • Multi-Threaded Operation.
  • Event Handling With Task Scheduling.
  • Automated Log Generation.
  • Insulates Your Application From Firmware Updates.
A detailed summary of the operation and features of CommManager is given in the Manual available for download below. Included in the Manual are functional descriptions and syntax for the entire library of API commands provided by the CommManager.
Document Title Type Size Revision  
CommManager Manualpdf352 kBAug 03, 2006
Click the file icon to download the CommManager Manual in PDF format.

A 30-day evaluation version of the CommManager is currently available; please contact us directly at info@coolmuscle.com if you are interested.