xPC Target™ 3.4

Product Description

• Introduction and Key Features
• Working with xPC Target
• Communicating Between Host and Target Systems
• Accessing the Target Application
• Controlling and Monitoring Operation
• Interfacing with I/O Devices

Communicating Between Host and Target Systems

A single communications link connects the host and target computers. You design your application on the host computer and download the real-time application to the target PC. The same communications interface is used to pass commands and parameter changes to the target PC.

You can choose either RS-232 or TCP/IP communications. RS-232 communication uses a null modem cable and a standard PC COM port on both the host and target PC, supporting rates of up to 115 kBaud. RS-232 communication provides the advantage of easier setup, without requiring an Ethernet card.

TCP/IP communication is faster, providing data rates up to 1 Gbit/sec over any distance. xPC Target includes both an RS-232 cable and a PCI Ethernet card for the target PC.

The combination of MATLAB, Simulink, Real-Time Workshop, and xPC Target creates an integrated simulation environment in which you can model, simulate, and analyze complex dynamic systems. Click on image to see enlarged view.

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