Other Operating Software
Operating Manual XCA 1100 / XCA 1200
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Other Operating Software
13.1
Windows embedded
As well as the real-time operating system for PLC and CNC, the XCA is
equipped with the Windows operating system that enables non-time critical
tasks such as visualisation or diagnosis in the familiar environment (
page
11).
Windows embedded is a Microsoft operating system that is based on the
same source code as Windows. The operating system has a compete
modular structure and so provides the manufacturer with the option to adapt
it to the requirements of the device.
13.2 Schleicher X-Manager
The Schleicher X-Manager provides the means for configuring important
parameters and settings for operating the XCA controller:
e.g.
13.2.1 "IP Configuration"
This function can be used to adapt the network settings required for
operation to the characteristics of the local network (home network).
The real time operating system VxWorks as well as Windows embedded
oper
ate “simultaneously” on the XCA controller. Both operating systems
communicate with each other via a shared memory and a virtual network.
So-called "virtual network adapters" ("RTOS Virtual Network") are provided
on both sides for this purpose.
The network interface is commissioned in the following sequence:
Important!
First clarify the adaptation of IP addresses with your network
administrator for installation with a connection to an existing in-house
network.
Assign a
Home network address
for connecting the controller to an
existing home network (e.g. 10.208.3.212)
Change the Windows side address of the "RTOS Virtual Network".
If possible, the default scheme (e.g. 192.168.xxx.1) should be
maintained!
Change the VxWorks address of the "RtOS Virtual Network". If it's
possible, the default schema (e. g. 192.168. xxx. 2) should be retained!
Change the network settings (routing) on the programming PC to
communicate with the controller via the Home network (e.g.
programming with MULTIPROG)
