Protocol Toolkit Course

The Protocol toolkit class provides an in-depth look at creating a custom protocol image for an Intelligent Communications Processor (ICP) board. The bulk of the class covers the use and modification of the Sample Protocol Software that is a part of the Protocol Toolkit software product. The protocol toolkit can be used with any ICP model installed in a Freeway communications server. The class also covers debugging procedures on the ICP board.

Class length is 2 to 3 days depending on experience level of the students. Toolkit training manuals are provided.

In order to be able to generate and test a protocol image during the class, it is recommended that customers provide the following prior to the start of class:

• Development system (Windows NT or UNIX) with the SDS CrossCode compiler and linker (from Wind River) already installed.
• Test system with installed ICP board or Freeway server.

Protocol Toolkit Course Outline:

• Toolkit overview
• Software Components
• Hardware Requirements
• Client API Overview
• Serial Communication Basics
• ICP Interface
• ICP Device Driver
• ICP and Protocol Headers
• Buffer Structure
• I/O Conventions
• Protocol Sessions
• Software Modules
• OS/Impact operating system
• Sample Protocol Software Task
• Utility Task
• Protocol specific modules
• Interrupt Service Routines
• ICP Device Programming
• Communication Devices (SCC and IUSC)
• ICP Support Registers
• Modem Signals
• DMA Programming
• Building an ICP Image
• Compiling and Linking
• Downloading
• Debugging

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