Chapter 4 Software Tools and
Communication
Introduction
The default configuration DMC-40x0 has two RS232 ports and 1 Ethernet port. The main RS-232 port is the data
set and can be configured through the jumpers on the top of the controller. The auxiliary RS-232 port is the data
term and can be configured with the software command CC. The auxiliary RS-232 port can be configured either for
daisy chain operation or as a general port. This configuration can be saved using the Burn (BN) instruction. The
RS232 ports also have a clock synchronizing line that allows synchronization of motion on more than one controller.
Galil software is available for PC computers running Microsoft Windows
®
to communicate with the DMC-40x0
controller. Standard Galil communications software utilities are available for Windows operating systems, which
includes
GalilTools
. This software package has been developed to operate under Windows and Linix, and include
all the necessary drivers to communicate to the controller. In addition, GalilTools includes a software development
communication library which allows users to create their own application interfaces using programming
environments such as C, C++, Visual Basic, and LabVIEW.
The following sections in this chapter are a description of the communications protocol, and a brief introduction to
the software tools and communication techniques used by Galil. At the application level, GalilTools is the basic
programs that the majority of users will need to communicate with the controller, to perform basic setup, and to
develop application code (.DMC programs) that is downloaded to the controller. At the Galil API level, the
GalilTools Communication Library is available for users, who wish to develop their own custom application
programs to communicate to the controller. Custom application programs can utilize API function calls directly to
our DLL’s. At the driver level, we provide fundamental hardware interface information for users who desire to
create their own drivers.
RS232 and RS422 Ports
The RS232 pin-out description for the main and auxiliary port is given below. Note that the auxiliary port is
essentially the same as the main port except inputs and outputs are reversed. The DMC-40x0 may also be
configured by the factory for RS422. These pin-outs are also listed below.
RS-232 Configuration
NOTE:
If you are connecting the RS232 auxiliary port to a terminal or any device which is a DATASET, it is
necessary to use a connector adapter, which changes a dataset to a dataterm. This cable is also known as a 'null'
modem cable.
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