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FS2003 - Remote Application Control - Run-Time License

 
 
 

This Run-Time License Upgrade allows ONE programmer to be controlled via a Remote Application written in and programming language which supports either ADO or ODBC acesss to databases e.g. Visual Basic, C++, Delphi etc.

Please note:

  • The Run-Time License Upgrade does not support Programming Script development or debugging and this therefore only suitable for running pre-compiled Programming Scripts.
  •  Programming Scripts must have already been developed, compiled and tested using the Script Builder and Script Debugger utilities before using the Run-Time License Upgrade. These utilities are available within the 'Remote Application Control - Development Suite' and are NOT included within this license.
  • An upgrade to run the ISP-PRO application is also required per programmer in order to run Remote Application Control scripts.
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

 
 
What functionality does this upgrade support ?

The 'Remote Application Control' upgrade allows the programmer to be controlled from any third party Remote Application. The upgrade supports calling of 'Programming Scripts' which execute within the Equinox ISP-PRO software which must be running on the same PC.

What is the Remote Control Interface ?

The control interface between the Equinox ISP-PRO software and the Remote Application is a so-called 'Interface Database'.  To initiate a programming sequence, the Remote Application simply writes a record into the database stating which Programming Script(s) and Programming Projects to execute. The ISP-PRO software then reads this data and executes the relevant programming script(s).

What software is required when using the Remote Application Control upgrade ?

The following software / utilities must be installed on the client PC in order to use the Remote Application Control upgrade:

  • EQTools - for uploading Programming Projects to the programmer
  • ISP-PRO - runs Script Enterpreter (can be run minimised)
  • ADO or ODBC Drivers to communicate with Interface Database

What is the Remote Application ?

The Remote Application is any custom application which is to be used to control the action of the Equinox programmer(s) connected to the client PC. This application is often a suite of Test Software which is used for functionally testing a product in a production environment. As part of it's overall function, this software may perform many action on the connected Target System including programming Test Firmware, running functional  test programs, programming serial numbers etc. This application is completely independent of the Equinox EQTools / ISP-PRO software.

What programming languages can the Remote Application be written in ?

The Remote Application can be written in any programming language which supports reading / writing to a database. Most popular programming environments support either 'ADO' or 'ODBC' interfaces to communicate with databases and so no further drivers are required.

Popular Remote Application languages include:

  • Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) - see Equinox VB Demo
  • Microsoft C++
  • Borland C Builder
  • Labview 6 - see separate Labview upgrade and Demo

Why do I need the ISP-PRO software ?

The ISP-PRO application must be running on the client PC in order for the Remote Application to control the programmer(s) connected to the client PC.

ISP-PRO performs the following tasks:

  • Interfaces to up to 16 Programming Modules connected to the client PC.
  • Runs a Script Enterpreter allowing Programming Scripts to be executed under control of a Remote Application.
  • Supervises all the low-level programming actions for each programmer connected to the client PC.
  • Provides a visual indication of the current status of each programming channel (can be minimised if required).

What do I need to develop a Programming Script for Remote Application Control ?

As the Remote Application cannot communicate directly with each programmer, it is therefore necessary to write a 'Programming Script' to perform all the low-level programming actions. This script is written using a high-level utility called 'Script Builder'.

The following utilities are required to develop Programming Scripts:

  • Script Builder - chargeable License Upgrade
  • Script Debugger - chargeable License Upgrade
  • Remote Application Control (Development License)

Please note:
It is only required to purchase Script Builder and Script Debugger once for developing your Programming Scripts.

What do I need to run Programming Scripts in a Production Environment ?

The following software / upgrades are required to run the Programming Scripts in a production environment:

  • ISP-PRO - chargeable License Upgrade per programmer
  • Remote Application Control upgrade - chargeable License Upgrade per programmer

Can ISP-PRO be run as a minimised application ?

Yes.
It is possible to automatically run the ISP-PRO application in the minimised view so the Test Operator can only see your Remote Application. This is useful in a fully automated production environment where it is important to only offer the Test Operator the minimum of in-screen information to avoid confusion.

To run the ISP-PRO application in the minimised view:

  • Launch ISP-PRO
  • Log in
  • Select [Setup]
  • Select [Administrator Options]
  • Tick the 'Start application minimised' and 'Show as tray icon and hide when minimised'

What is a Remote Application Control 'Development Pack' ?

The 'Development Pack' gives you all the software tools to allow you to develop Remote Application Control for a single programming channel.

The 'Development Pack'  includes the following utilities / licenses:

  • Script Builder - allows you to write / compile Programming Scripts
  • Script Debugger - allows you to run / debug Programming Scripts
  • Remote Application Control - allows the programmer to be controlled from a Remote Application
  • ISP-PRO - allows the ISP-PRO application to run scripts (one programming channel only)

What is a Remote Application Control 'Run-Time License' ?

The Remote Application Control - 'Run-Time License' is the upgrade required per programmer to allow a Remote Application to control that particular programmer. This upgrade is only required for programmers which have not already been upgraded to support Remote Application Control.

Please note:
The 'Run-Time License' is only for running pre-compiled Programming Scripts. It does NOT support compiling or debugging of Programming Scripts. These must have been developed using the Script Builder and Script Debugger utilities before running them on a programmer upgraded with the 'Run-Time License'.

Do I need the 'Development Pack' or 'Run-Time' License ?

The choice of Development Pack or Run-Time License depends on whether you have already purchased the Script Builder and Script Debugger utilities. If you are just starting your development and you need to write your Programming Scripts, then you would need ONE Development Pack. If you have already compiled your scripts and you simply want to execute them on a programmer then you only need the run-Time License.

i. Development Pack
A Development Pack is required if you need to develop / compile and debug Programming Scripts for use with ISP-PRO and your Remote Application. You only need ONE Development Pack per customer as this can be used to develop scripts for any number of programmers.

ii. Run-Time License
A Run-Time License is required for every additional programmer which is to execute your Programming Scripts. So, if you only have one programmer then you just need the Development License. If you have more than one programmer, then you would need to purchase:

  • 1 x Development Pack
  • y x Run-Time Licenses (where y is the number of additional programmers)

Which programmers can be upgraded for Remote Application Control ?

It is possible to upgrade any Equinox Programmer which works with EQTools Version 2 to support control from a Remote Application.

The supported programmers are as follows:

  • Epsilon5 (1 channel only)
  • FS2000A (1 channel only)
  • FS2003 (1 channel only)
  • FS2009 (1 channel only) 
  • PPM3-MK2 (expandable from 1 to 16 channels)
  • PPM4-MK1 (expandable from 1 to 32 channels)
  • ISPnano (expandable from 1 to 32 channels)

 
 

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FS2003 - Remote Application Control - Run-Time License
Remote Application Control - Run-Time License for the FS2003 programmer.
Manufacturer:  Equinox Technologies
Order Code:  FS2003-UPG5A
Quantity Price (GBP) [Excl. VAT]
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199.95
4 - 9
179.96
10 and above
149.96

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Product:  FS2003 - Remote Application Control - Run-Time License
Manufacturer:  Equinox Technologies
Order Code:  FS2003-UPG5A
Availability:  998 in stock
Price:   199.95 (GBP)
 [Excl. VAT]
 
 
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