Real-time software adds device management

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Aug 18, 2005

Kuka Controls has developed a new real-time device manager, which is included with the latest versions of its CeWin and VxWin real-time software extensions.

Kuka Controls has developed a new real-time device manager (RTDM), which is included with the latest versions of its CeWin (V3.3) and VxWin (V3.1) real-time software extensions.

The RTDM is a powerful new tool to analyse and isolate IRQ resources for real-time hardware.

The RTDM automates the assignment of hardware to the RTOS, greatly reducing the chance for operator error.

The full RTDM functionality can be easily integrated into a third party installation using the documented libraries.

The new RTDM is included with both the VxWin and CeWin demonstration downloads available from the Kuka Controls website.

The free demonstrations have the same functionality as the full versions for a 30-day test period.

Kuka Controls' real-time software extensions are distributed worldwide and are deployed in aerospace, automation, defence, medical and test and measurement applications.

The company is a Microsoft Gold Level Windows Embedded Partner (WEP) and a Wind River Platform Partner.

These long-term relationships provide smooth integration of the latest OS updates and assure customers of the necessary long-term platform stability.

Kuka Controls also certifies third-party hardware compatibility to simplify development of new real-time applications.

The new versions, CeWin V3.3 and VxWin V3.1, also feature support for both APCI and multiprocessor systems including support for the ACPI uniprocessor and ACPI multiprocessor HALs used with most modern PC hardware.

The ACPI support adds hibernate and power management functionality to the system.

The extensions can now be started by a service, allowing the application to begin real-time processing without user logon.

VxWin and CeWin real-time extension technology enable the coexistence of two operating systems on a single computer, in part, by dividing the PC memory so that the RTOS (either VxWorks or Windows CE) and Windows XP each execute in separate, protected memory areas.

No modifications are made to either operating system allowing developers to take advantage of previous experience and existing code while maintaining maximum flexibility.