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ToolKit 
Interface Tool Development Software 

 Designed for
Woodward
electronic controls
 Hosts prebuilt
interface tools
 View and change
control values in
real time
 Manage editable
values (settings)
Description  offline
 Real-time
ToolKit is a Windows® desktop program that supports the rapid development and trending/data
hosting of user-friendly interface tools for Woodward electronic products. Interface
tools can be created for many different functions such as service, configuration,
logging
commissioning, calibration, testing, or operation. These interfaces allow  Load application
viewing/editing of control values using many different visual components such as
text boxes, gauges, bar charts, trend charts, etc.
programs
ToolKit is designed to specifically interface with Woodward products, including  Create custom
programmable (GAP™ / MotoHawk) and non-programmable controls. It supports service tools and
communications via RS-232/-422/-485 serial, CAN, or Ethernet TCP/IP networks. operator interfaces
ToolKit is ideal for Woodward electronic product users that need cost-effective and  No programming
easy-to-use software interface tools or operator control panels.
skills needed
Functional Details 
ToolKit has two modes of functionality.
Run Mode – Hosts a pre-built interface tool, provides connectivity, trending, offline
settings management, and loading control programs.
Design Mode – Allows rapid creation and editing of interface tools.
Run Mode
In run mode, interface tools are able to connect to the control system and can be
used to view/edit control values, view events, and invoke commands and actions.
Offline values can be managed, uploaded, and downloaded to/from the control.
Real-time and historical values can be plotted on a trend graph and application
programs can be loaded to the control.
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CONNECTIVITY: ToolKit communicates with Woodward control systems over several standard networks and
communication protocols. The following networks/protocols are supported.
 Ethernet (ServlinkTCP, XCP)
 CAN (CANopen, XCP)
 Serial/USB (Servlink)
SECURITY: ToolKit supports the security mechanisms that may be employed by Woodward products. If a
Woodward control requires a secure connection, ToolKit will prompt the user for the appropriate credential
information before completing the connection.
VIEW/EDIT CONTROL VALUES: A ToolKit tool may contain one or more pages of visual components. These
components allow for viewing and editing the control’s parameter values and are used for various
troubleshooting or tuning procedures.
SETTINGS M ANAGEMENT: ToolKit allows the user to edit control settings while offline (not connected to the
control). These settings can be saved to a file and later uploaded to the control. Settings can also be
downloaded from the control and saved to a file for later editing.
Using the built-in settings tools, users can compare settings files and see the value and name differences
between the files.

T RENDING/D ATA L OGGING: Run mode

includes a “trend on the fly” feature that
allows the user to display a trend chart
showing one or more values being
logged over time. The trend chart can
be configured to log to memory or to a
data log file with a specified time scale
and sample rate. Each pen in the trend
chart can be configured for color, value
range, interpolation, etc.
The trend chart supports multiple
zooming and panning capabilities over
the horizontal and vertical axis. Saved
data log files can be viewed in the data
log viewer or exported to a spread sheet
program for further analysis.

APPLICATION PROGRAM L OADING: ToolKit provides services to load a new application program onto
Woodward control hardware.
AUTOMATION INTERFACE: ToolKit provides a programming interface that allows ToolKit functionality to be
used by other programs to automate tasks, without starting or showing ToolKit. Tasks such as loading or
saving settings, loading application programs, and reading and writing parameters can all be accomplished
through the automation interface.

Design Mode
ToolKit allows the user to rapidly
create multi-page tools and
does not require any software
development experience.
ToolKit’s drag and drop
interface allows application
experts to build tools without
any software coding skills,
avoiding the need for knowledge
transfer between application
experts and software
developers.
A ToolKit developer license
must be purchased to attain this
functionality.
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GRAPHICAL C OMPONENT SELECTION: In design mode, tool developers can select from a tree-view list of
parameters in the control system and drag them onto a page. The type of component used to visualize the
value can also be selected. ToolKit only allows compatible visualizations for the type of control parameter.
Many pages can be created in the tool using this method.
CUSTOM VISUALIZATIONS: Many types of visualizations can be used in a tool including text boxes, drop down
lists, gauges, buttons, charts, etc. There are several properties available on each visualization to customize it
to the tool developer’s liking such as identifier text, units, colors, etc. These visualizations can also be sized
and positioned on a page using the mouse.
DYNAMIC CONTENT : ToolKit provides the ability to dynamically show or hide content to the user based on
configuration settings. This reduces confusion for users, as they will only see content that is relevant to their
configuration.
WIZARD SEQUENCING: Through the use of page visibility functions and page step buttons, programmers can
create step-by-step wizards to assist users with certain routines (start sequences, calibration sequences,
testing sequences, etc.).
BUFFERED EDITING: Some visualizations can be used to delay writing parameter value changes to the
connected device. These visualizations can be used in cases where you would like to be able to temporarily
store changes to parameter values and then write all of the changes at one time to the device.
LOCALIZATION: ToolKit has built-in support for designing a tool with multiple languages. Tool developers can
create a custom localization add-in to allow language resources to be created and referenced by the tool.

License Levels 
ToolKit has two license levels.
 Basic Runtime license is included free of charge in the ToolKit download. Depending on the level of
security designed, it allows users the ability to work with existing ToolKit-created tools to configure,
calibrate, monitor, and troubleshoot their Woodward-based product.
 Developer license (part number 8928-5016) includes the ability to create and edit custom ToolKit
tools.

Specifications 
Minimum PC requirements include:
 Microsoft Windows® 11, 10, 8, 7
 Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.7.2
 1 GHz or faster x86 or x64 CPU
 1 GB of RAM
 Minimum 1024 by 768 pixel screen
 Appropriate communication hardware (e.g. Serial Port, CAN adapter, Ethernet)
 IXXAT or Kvaser CAN adapter and driver as appropriate

For more information contact:

PO Box 1519, Fort Collins CO, USA 80522-1519
1041 Woodward Way, Fort Collins CO 80524
Tel.: +1 (970) 482-5811  Fax: +1 (970) 498-3058
www.woodward.com

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or see the Worldwide Directory on our website.

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