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DMC-1700/1800 Chapter 4 - Software Tools and Communications • 55
Update Firmware...
The "Update Firmware" command allows new firmware to be downloaded to the
currently connected controller. Selecting this command will cause a file-open dialog box
to open, allowing the user to specify a *.HEX file to be specified for download. The
latest firmware files can be downloaded from Galil's website.
Display Data Record
Causes the Data Record dialog box to be displayed for the currently connected
controller. The dialog automatically configures itself to display the data record for each
type of Galil Motion Controller.
Options
The Options menu command causes the Options dialog to be displayed. The Options
dialog box allows several application options to be set. These option settings are
preserved between uses.
DMC Program Editor Window
The Program Editor Window is used to create application programs (.DMC) that are downloaded to the controller. The
editor window is also useful for uploading and editing programs already residing in the controller memory. This window
has basic text editing features such as copy, cut, paste, etc. Also the editor window File function allows an application
program to be downloaded with compression (80 characters wide) This allows the user to write an application program
in the editor window that is longer than the normal line limitation (1000 lines) and download it to the controller.
Additionally, dynamic syntax help is available by activating the syntax help button (“
:A->” icon) or typing CTRL-H.
DMC Data Record Display
The DMC SmartTERM utility program includes a “Data Record” display window that is useful for observing the current
status of all the major functions of the controller including axis specific data, I/O status, application program status, and
general status. The data record is available on DMC-1700 and DMC-1800 controllers through a secondary
communications channel.
When using a DMC-1700 controller, the data record data is provided by either a Secondary FIFO or a Direct Memory
Access (DMA) channel. Refer to Ch.2 Getting started for information on configuring DMA channels.
When using a DMC-1800 controller the data record data is provided by either a secondary FIFO or Dual Port RAM
(DPRAM). DPRAM is only available on DMC-1850 to 1880 RevE and DMC-1810 to 1840 RevH boards and greater.
The DPRAM is configured and enabled automatically by the Galil driver.
To display the Data Record (shown in Fig 4.3), select Display Data Record under the Tools menu of DMC
SmartTERM.