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How is a C/C++ program written to the controller using TelePACE Studio?
A C/C++ logic program is typically written to the controller’s RAM and is done from the C/C++ dialog. Only executable files with the extension <.abs> (16-bit controllers), <.mot> (SCADAPack 32 controllers) or <.out> (SCADAPack 300-Series) can be written. Executable files are created using only the following third-party compiler software: Microtec C compiler for the 16-bit controllers, Hitachi C++ compiler for the SCADAPack 32 controllers and open-source GNU C++ compiler for the SCADAPack 300-Series controllers. All compilers and associated CTools are available from Control Microsystems.
To write a C/C++ executable file to the controller’s RAM:
- Establish communication with the controller.
- On the Configure tab, select the C/C++ icon. The C/C++ Program Loader dialog is displayed:
- Add the desired C/C++ program to the empty Download field by selecting the Browse icon (file folder) and browsing to the appropriate folder location. Once the file has been selected, it will appear in the Download field.
- Select the Write icon, (ballpoint pen).
- When the download progress bar indicates that the writing procedure is completed, select the Run icon to execute the C/C++ code in the controller.
