TSP Edge User’s Manual
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TEST AUTOMATION INTERFACE
The TAI (Test Automation Interface) allows a user to create an external program to
control one or more Edge units through links to the Edge configuration software. This
is used for the test and development environment with control software written in
TCL or LabView, or any programming language that is capable of DDE (Dynamic
Data Exchange) or TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) connections.
The TAI feature allows a user’s program to load preconfigured project files, start and
stop tasks (control sets), receive event messages, and access diagnostic and trace
(displays extended PRI event messages) functions.
Note:
Sample programs that demonstrate the TAI functions are included in the
TAI folder with the Edge software.
Important:
TAI features require using version 2.6 or greater of the Edge
software.
Basic Operation
Project files must be created using the Edge configuration software prior to using the
TAI functionality. The TAI interface does not allow for the editing of projects.
The Edge configuration software acts as a driver for the TAI functions. When using
the TAI functionality, the Edge program must be running on a PC that has
connectivity (either serial or network) to the Edge units being controlled.
Access to the TAI functions of the Edge configuration software can be done from a
program using DDE or TCP links, either on the same PC that is running the Edge
configuration software, or on another PC across a network. Only one connection at a
time is allowed.