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1.1
Overview
Description
Using the 386/ATM
Coprocessor
1-2
Module Features
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The 386/ATM Coprocessor is a general-purpose, high-speed IBM PC/AT
compatible computer with a real-time interface to the SIMATIC TI family
of programmable controllers. The 386/ATM integrates into a programmable
controller the real-time, high-performance computing of a personal
computer for space- and cost-sensitive applications. The 386/ATM runs
off-the-shelf PC/AT application and development software. This allows
high-speed PLC I/O bus interface for data processing, operator interface,
and other high-level PC/AT functions.
The 386/ATM provides an industry-standard open architecture that allows
you to combine the features of a programmable controller and a personal
computer into one small package without being restricted to a proprietary
operating system or to single sources for critical software. This allows you to
integrate and use commercially available software packages that meet your
requirements for features, function, and speed.
The 386/ATM provides:
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True IBM PC/AT-compatible computer that will run any of a wide
variety of commercially available IBM PC/AT-compatible software
packages
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Industry-standard Microsoft MS-DOS operating system
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Direct PLC I/O bus communication path between a PC/AT application
and the control function being performed by the PLC
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Major increase in the survivability of personal-computing equipment in
harsh control environments
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Built-in diagnostics to help confirm reliable operation and data integrity
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A small package that fits into the Series 505 base and communicates
with any of the Series 505 and Series 500™ (e.g., SIMATIC TI530C™)
controllers and I/O
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Battery-backed real-time clock
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Socket for optional 80C387SX math coprocessor to provide high-speed
arithmetic-processing capability
The 386/ATM Coprocessor is a standard IBM PC/AT computer with one
added feature: a hardware interface to the PLC I/O bus which can be
utilized by an appropriate application program.
Any IBM PC/AT-compatible software runs on the 386/ATM. If you require
communication between the 386/ATM and the PLC, you can use the
standard RS-232 capabilities that most vendors supply with their software
products. These RS-232 device drivers are unique to each vendor's software
product and generally serve to handle the communication between a
personal computer (in this case, the 386/ATM) and the PLC.
386/ATM Coprocessor User Manual
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