RabbitCore RCM2000 Series, Getting Started Manual

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1.2 Development Software
The RCM2200 module uses the Dynamic C development environment for rapid creation
and debugging of runtime applications. Dynamic C provides a complete development
environment with integrated editor, compiler and source-level debugger. It interfaces
directly with the target system, eliminating the need for complex and unreliable in-circuit
emulators.
Dynamic C must be installed on a Windows workstation with at least one free serial
(COM) port for communication with the target system. See Chapter 3., “Software Installa-
tion & Overview.” for complete information on installing Dynamic C.
NOTE: The RCM2200 module requires Dynamic C v7.04 or later for development. A
compatible version is included on the Development Kit CD-ROM.
1.3 How to Use This Manual
This Getting Started manual is intended to give users a quick but solid start with the
RCM2200 module. It does not contain detailed information on the module hardware capa-
bilities, the Dynamic C development environment, or the TCP/IP software support for the
integrated Ethernet port. Most users will want more detailed information on some or all of
these topics in order to put the RCM2200 module to effective use.
1.3.1 Additional Product Information
Detailed information about the RCM2200 will be found in the RabbitCore RCM2200
User’s Manual, provided on the accompanying CD-ROM in both HTML and Adobe PDF
format.
Some advanced users may choose to skip the rest of this introductory manual and proceed
directly with the detailed hardware and software information in the User’s manual.
TIP: We recommend that anyone not thoroughly familiar with Z-World controllers at
least read through the rest of this manual to gain the necessary familiarity to make use
of the more advanced information.
1.3.2 Additional Reference Information
In addition to the product-specific information contained in the RabbitCore RCM2200
User’s Manual, several higher-level reference manuals are provided in HTML and PDF
form on the accompanying CD-ROM. Advanced users will find these references valuable
in developing systems based on the RCM2200 module:
•
Dynamic C Premier User’s Manual
•
An Introduction to TCP/IP
•
Dynamic C TCP/IP User’s Manual
•
Rabbit 2000 Microprocessor User’s Manual