Industrial Pc System Api - Omron NY Series Operating Manual

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Industrial PC System API

This section describes some of the Industrial PC System API functions.
The Industrial PC System API allows programmers to create programs that can retrieve information or
set an indicator status of the product.
The API makes use of the included OMRON IPC System Service to manage the hardware.
Features
The Industrial PC System API can:
• Retrieve product information from the Industrial PC
• Retrieve system flags
• Retrieve maintenance information
• Configure and program the Watchdog
• Set the status of the Run LED Indicator and the ERR LED Indicator
*1 Only for Industrial PCs with a Windows operating system.
Refer to 1-4 Product Configuration on page 1-5 for details.
Installation
The Industrial PC System API is part of the Industrial PC System SDK download.
The Industrial PC System API is pre-installed on the Industrial Panel PC and the Industrial Box PC.
Install the Industrial PC System SDK to use the Industrial PC System API on development PCs.
To use the Industrial PC System API the API needs to be referenced in your development project.
Use the Merge Module to include the Industrial PC System API in the installer for custom applications.
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