Nidec CommanderCDE

A comprehensive Python GUI application for controlling and monitoring Nidec Commander CDE drives via Modbus RTU.

✨ Features

• Multi-language Support: Complete interface in English and Italian with dynamic language switching
• Multi-Model Support: Compatible with CDE400, CDE550, CDE750, and CDE1100S drive models
• Drive Control:
  • Connect to Nidec Commander CDE drives via RS-485/Modbus RTU
  • Control motor speed and direction
  • Start/Stop the drive
  • Real-time monitoring of drive status and diagnostics
  • Fault detection and reset functionality
  • Parameter backup and restore
• User Interface:
  • Modern, tabbed interface with intuitive controls
  • Comprehensive dashboard with real-time metrics
  • Status bar with connection and drive status
  • Responsive design with Dark/Light theme support
  • Customizable interface elements
• Data Management:
  • Real-time monitoring and logging of drive parameters
  • Data export to CSV/Excel
  • Graph visualization for parameter trends
  • Configurable data logging intervals
• Diagnostics:
  • Comprehensive parameter monitoring
  • Fault history and logging
  • System status indicators
  • Real-time performance metrics

🆕 What’s New in v0.0.4

New Features

• Added support for multiple Nidec drive models (CDE400, CDE550, CDE750, CDE1100S)
• Complete Italian translations for all UI elements
• Enhanced help system with detailed documentation
• Blue theme for better readability in help sections

Improvements

• Updated UI for better user experience
• Improved error messages and logging
• Optimized performance for real-time monitoring
• Resolved PyQt6 compatibility issues
• Fixed language switching in help dialogs

🚀 Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• PyQt6 >= 6.6.1
• pyserial >= 3.5
• pymodbus >= 3.5.4
• PyQt6-QScintilla >= 2.14.1
• python-dotenv >= 1.0.0

🛠 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Nsfr750/nidec-commandercde.git
   cd nidec-commandercde
   

2. Create and activate a virtual environment (recommended):

   python -m venv venv
   # On Windows:
   .\venv\Scripts\activate
   # On Unix or MacOS:
   # source venv/bin/activate
   

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

🚀 Basic Usage

1. Connect your Nidec Commander CDE drive to your computer via RS-485 adapter

2. Launch the application:

   python main.py
   

3. Select the appropriate COM port and baud rate
4. Click ‘Connect’ to establish communication with the drive
5. Use the interface to control and monitor the drive

Connection Settings

• Baud Rate: 9600
• Data Bits: 8
• Parity: Even
• Stop Bits: 1
• Modbus Address: 1 (default, can be changed in drive parameters)

Important Notes

• This software is provided as-is without any warranty
• Always ensure proper electrical connections and safety measures when working with motor drives
• The default register addresses are based on typical Nidec drive configurations but may need adjustment for your specific model
• Refer to the Nidec CDE 400 Commander manual for detailed information about parameters and register addresses