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1. Announcement: CoDeSys driver concept
The CoDeSys transmit time system will be extended by an additional driver concept. The purpose of this project is the definition and implementation of a generally valid interface for I/O-drivers, having the following requirements:
appropriate for the IPC@CHIP® processors SC1x3 and SC23
equal code basis for IEC- and C-programming
I/O-driver must allow charging for transit time (see also DLL)
adoption efforts of the OEM are limited to a necessary minimum, which is mainly defined by the specific hard- and software
This driver concept enables the OEM to design an individual, modular hardware configuration based on the IPC@CHIP® with technical control of the software. At first, the driver concept will be implemented for SC1x3 and SC23. On part of RTOS, the new services will be used for dynamic charging (DLL). The C programmer will have a direct support for the generation of DLLs from the paradigm C/C++.
The Beta phase will start beginning of 2009.
2. Trade show demo with MDB / ICP - Vending telemetry solution
For our trade show appearance at the Venditalia we have developed a vending machine for demonstration purposes, proficient in all functions expected from a modern vending solution.
A major component is the support of MDB / ICP (Multi Drop Bus / Internal Communication Protocol). Normally, so called payment systems as for instance coin changing machines are connected via interface. The implementation is based on the version 3.0 of the specification of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) resp. the European Vending Association (EVA).
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3. Bluetooth update
For the application in combination with the Bluetooth module BT01 a new driver is available, which supports a transparent data exchange via serial interface in a simple manner. The Bluetooth radio link replaces the usual cable for serial connection. Transparent data exchange means that the software can communicate with the UART completely unaffected by radio transmission. The function of the driver is to initialize the Bluetooth module accordingly. It is an important parameter, from which side the link connection is to be initiated. The BT01 may selectively be the initiator of such a transparent connection to a certain party (PtP) or can be set to wait for the establishment of connections (handshaking). Both application methods are at disposal in an application note (AN) which also demonstrates the example of CoDeSys.
For more information on Bluetooth refer to:
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4. The Countdown is on - a few workshop seats are still available!
The first work shops have been a full success. Participants from all industrial sectors met in Wuppertal and Pohlheim to gather information on HMI- and graphic applications with the IPC@CHIP ®.
Embedded workshops will be held in Seefeld, Kempten and Wuppertal. Reserve one of the last national seats for this year. As always, your participation is free of costs and without obligations.
Focal theme: HMI and graphic applications with the IPC@CHIP ®
Seefeld, July 17, 2008
Focal theme: CoDeSys IEC61131-3 with the IPC@CHIP ®
Wuppertal, June 24, 2008
Kempten, July 02, 2008
Additional workshops will take place in France, Russia and Sweden.
For more information and your registration form, please click here:
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