Rockwell Automation 1771-DMC_DMC1_DMC4_DXPS Control Coprocessor User Manual - Manual (Page 17)

Chapter 1
Introducing the Control Coprocessor
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ProgramĆDevelopment Software
The PCBridge software package (1771-PCB) operates on a DOS- based
personal computer. This software package supports offline and online
user activities.
Use this software to:
download/upload files and executable modules—or files and modules—
to/from the control coprocessor
develop and edit source files
compile, assemble, and link multiple source files written in C
or assembler
emulate an ASCII terminal, which allows your personal computer to act
as a console device to the control coprocessor
use various online programs, such as basic (BASIC language
environment) and SrcDbg (source-level debugger for C programs)
access configuration (offline options) and other miscellaneous utilities
initialize and configure the Ethernet port
ControlĆCoprocessor Operating System
The control-coprocessor operating system is Microware OS-9
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.
This real-time, multitasking operating system offers:
command-line interface
semaphore utilities
inter-task communication facilities
run-time task creation and deletion facilities
task-prioritization facilities
task-scheduling utilities
unified I/O and file system for access to RAM disk and
communication ports
See the OS-9 Operating System User Manual, publication 1771-6.5.102,
for more information.