4.2Required Equipment
4.2.1Equipment for Writing the Application Program
First, you must create your BM85 application program. For this you will need the BM85 Program Development Software Tool Kit. Part numbers and ordering information are provided in the BM85 Speifitions, Section 1.7.2.
For compatibility with the BM85 development software, your PC hardware should be an
You will also need the Borland C8/8C++ compiler at version 3.1 or later, which should already be installed in your development computer. The BM85 applications use the Large model. You should ensure that the Borland Large model libraries are installed.
4.2.2Equipment For Downloading the Application Program
After you create the BM85 application, you must download it to the BM85 across Modbus Plus. Your hardware should be an IBM AT compatible or Micro Channel PC (486 or higher recommended), with at least 4 Megabytes of RAM. The required equipment is described in the BM85 Speifitions, Section 1.7.3.
Your download host can be the same PC you used for the application development, with the addition of a Modicon SA85 or SM85 Network Adapter. The host could also be a separate PC node on Modbus Plus, in which you have stored only the application and downloader software.
You might find it more convenient for developing and debugging your application if you use the same PC for downloading. Downloading can be performed from within the Borland development environment.
The SA85 connects an ISA (AT) bus host to Modbus Plus. The SM85 connects a Microchannel bus host. Each adapter includes a device driver program that you will install during your installation of the adapter into your host computer.
Your BM85 development software includes a download utility that you can run with either the SA85 or SM85.
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