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Preface

    What Is xPC TargetBox?
    Quick Start Guide
    Using This Guide
        Expected Background
        How This Book Is Organized

    Warranty and Repair for an xPC TargetBox
        Limited Warranty from MPL
        Repairing an xPC TargetBox Under Warranty
        Contacting The MathWorks for Technical Support
        xPC TargetBox Certification

Introduction

    Features of xPC TargetBox
        Hardware
        Software
        xPC TargetBox Boot Modes
        Communication
        I/O Options

    System Requirements
        Software Requirements for a Host PC
        Hardware Requirements for a Host PC
        xPC TargetBox Software
        xPC TargetBox Hardware
        xPC TargetBox I/O Options

Initial Loop-Back Test

    Installation for Loop-Back Testing
        Unpacking the Shipping Box
        Running the Self-Test Without a Monitor
        Running the Self-Test With a Monitor
        Troubleshooting the Loop-Back Self-Test

    Connecting Hardware to an xPC TargetBox
        Introduction to I/O Options
        Configuration Label for I/O Options
        Planning I/O Hardware Connections
        Connecting Hardware to Screw Terminal Boards

Regular Use

    xPC Target Software Installation
        xPC Target Software
        Activating the Additional Boot Modes
        xPC Target Embedded Option Software

    xPC TargetBox Hardware Installation
        Removing Test Dongles
        Connecting the External Floppy Disk Drive
        Connecting Additional Peripherals

    Host PC to xPC TargetBox Communication
        Hardware for Serial Communication
        Environment Properties for Serial Communication
        Hardware for Network Communication
        Environment Properties for Network Communication

    xPC TargetBox Test
        Creating a Target Boot Disk
        Booting an xPC TargetBox
        Testing the Installation
        Test 1, Ping Target System Standard Ping
        Test 2, Ping Target System xPC Target Ping
        Test 3, Reboot Target Using Direct Call
        Test 4, Build and Download Application
        If You Still Need More Help

Advanced Use

    xPC TargetBox Library
        Drivers in the xPC TargetBox Library
        Using the Panel LEDs
        Using the Watchdog Timer

    DOSLoader Mode
        Updating Environment Properties and Creating a Boot Disk
        Copying the Kernel to Flash Memory
        Creating a Target Application

    StandAlone Mode
        Updating Environment Properties
        Creating a Kernel/Target Application
        Copying the Kernel/Target Application to Flash Memory

    FTP File Transfer
        Directories and Files on the xPC TargetBox
        Booting xPC TargetBox with FTP Server
        Using FTP Commands
        Copying Files with DOS and FTP
        Copying Files with MATLAB and FTP
        Booting xPC TargetBox to DOS

xPC TargetBox I/O Options

    Introduction to I/O Options
        Pin Layout and Screw Terminal Boards
        Making Your Own Terminal Boards

    Loop-Back Testing of I/O Options
        Loop-Back Testing Process
        Determining the Success of a Loop-Back Test
        Uses for Loop-Back Testing
        Creating a Simulink Model for Loop-Back Testing
        Running the Target Application for Specific I/O Option Testing

    xPC TargetBox IO 301
        Wiring for IO 301 Test Dongles
        Pin Numbering for Connectors and Screw Terminal Boards
        Pin Layout IO 301 (1 of 2 Connectors)
        Pin Layout IO 301 (2 of 2 Connectors)
        Testing Model IO 301
        Diamond-MM-32-AT (IO 301) Driver Blocks
        Diamond-MM-32-AT Analog Input (A/D, IO 301)
        Diamond-MM-32-AT Analog Output (D/A, IO 301)
        Diamond-MM-32-AT Digital Input (IO 301)
        Diamond-MM-32-AT Digital Output (IO 301)

    xPC TargetBox IO 302
        Wiring for IO 302 Test Dongle
        Pin Layout IO 302
        Testing Model IO 302
        Ruby-MM-1612 (IO 302) Driver Blocks
        Ruby-MM-1612 Analog Output (D/A, IO 302)
        Ruby-MM-1612 Digital Input (IO 302)
        Ruby-MM-1612 Digital Output (IO 302)

    xPC TargetBox IO 303
        Wiring for IO 303 Test Dongle
        Pin Layout IO 303
        Testing Model IO 303
        Ruby-MM-416 (IO 303) Driver Blocks
        Ruby-MM-416 Analog Output (D/A, IO 303)
        Ruby-MM-416 Digital Input (IO 303)
        Ruby-MM-416 Digital Output (IO 303)

    xPC TargetBox IO 304
        Wiring for IO 304 Test Dongle
        Pin Layout IO 304 (Both Connectors)
        Testing Model IO 304
        Onyx-MM (IO 304) Driver Blocks
        Onyx-MM Digital Input (IO 304)
        Onyx-MM Digital Output (IO 304)

    xPC TargetBox IO 305
        Wiring for IO 305 Test Dongle
        Pin Layout IO 305
        Testing Model IO 305
        Quartz-MM-10 (IO 305) Driver Blocks
        Quartz-MM-10 Digital Input (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM-10 Digital Output (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM-10 Counter PWM (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM-10 Counter PWM & ARM (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM-10 Counter FM (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM-10 Counter FM & ARM (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM-10 PWM Capture (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM-10 FM Capture (IO 305)
        Quartz-MM (IO 305)

    xPC TargetBox IO 306
        Wiring for IO 306 Test Dongle
        Pin Layout IO 306 (1 of 2 Connectors)
        Pin Layout IO 306 (2 of 2 Connectors)
        Testing Model IO 306
        DM6814 (IO 306) Driver Blocks
        DM6814 Incremental Encoder (IO 306)
        DM6814 Digital Input (IO 306)
        DM6814 Digital Output (IO 306)

    xPC TargetBox IO 308
        Wiring for IO 308 Test Dongle
        Pin Layout IO 308
        Testing Model IO 308
        CAN-AC2-104 Driver Blocks (IO 308)
        Setup Driver Block (IO 308)
        Send Driver Block (IO 308)
        Receive Driver Block (IO 308)
        CAN-AC2-104 FIFO Driver Blocks (IO 308)
        FIFO Setup Driver Block (IO 308)
        FIFO Write Driver Block (IO 308)
        FIFO Read Driver Block (IO 308)
        FIFO Read Filter Block (IO 308)
        FIFO Read XMT Level Driver Block (IO 308)
        FIFO Reset XMT Driver Block (IO 308)
        FIFO Read RCV Level Driver Block (IO 308)
        FIFO Reset RCV Driver Block (IO 308)

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