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Chapter 30 Model 574 Simulator Software Technical Reference Manual
Chapter 30 Model 574 Simulator
Software
30.1 Description
(GSE Part#: 460550-SIM)
This is a very unique and helpful tool to assist in setting
up the 574 for a specific application. The GSE Model
574 Simulator runs on any IBM compatible computer
with at least 640K of memory. While a monochrome
monitor will work, a color monitor provides a much
more desirable model to work with. A simulated picture
of the system appears on the computer screen and the
computer keyboard provides input to the 574, much the
same as the 574's front keypad, except that full alpha
input is possible.
30.2 Files
The 574 simulator consists of the following files:
1) M574.EXE .... The simulator program.
2) PRN_M550.EXE .... Utility program for viewing
files and help screens.
3) HELPXT.TXT .... The help file layed out for the
ten f-keys in a single row.
4) HELPAT.TXT .... The help file layed out for ten
f-keys, two columns of five.
5) HELPXT.TXX .... Same as .txt file above except
this file is used when P160 is
set for M574.
6) HELPAT.TXX .... Same as .txt file above except
this file is used when P160 is
set for M574.
In addition there are three other files which are created
when the simulator is executed if they are not found to
already exist. These files are as follows:
1) M574.DAT .... This file holds the simulators
setup. It contains the exact
same type of information as
the EEPROMS in your
M574. If this file does not
exist when the indicator is
powered up, then the message
"Deflt Setup" will appear.
Press any key and the
simulator will step into the
setup mode. The file will be
created at that time.
2) M574.STP .... This file keeps track of which
files you have specified with
the F1 through F3 keys and
which help file is your
preference based on your
previous selection. If the
simulator is exited
abnormally, this file may get
corrupted. If this happens,
your file I/O operations may
not work correctly. Simply
delete the file and a new one
will be automatically created.
3) M574.RAM .... This file simulates the
database option of the
574 instrument. To select the
size of the database to be
simulated, press [ALT-D].
A menu will appear that
shows the current size and
instructs you how to change
it. Selections are: NONE,
24K and 120K.
30.3 Help Screens
Press the F1 key to display the help screen. The
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Figure 46 IBM PC or Compatible Computer
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