A network-based Macintosh serial host interface program
A program has been written for the Apple Macintosh to replace conventional host RS232 terminals with customizable user interfaces. Serial port NuBus cards in the Macintosh allow many simultaneous sessions to be maintained. A powerful system is attained by connecting multiple Macintoshes on a network, each running this program. Each is then able to share incoming data from any of its serial ports with any other Macintosh, as well as accept data from any other Macintosh for output to any of its serial ports. The program has been used to eliminate multiple host terminals, modernize the user interface, and to centralize operation of a complex control system. Minimal changes to host software have been required. By making extensive use of Macintosh resources, the same executable code serves in a variety of roles. An object oriented C language with a class library made the development straightforward and easy to modify. This program is used to control a 2 MW neutral beam system on the DIII-D magnetic fusion tokamak. 7 figs.
- Research Organization:
- General Atomics, San Diego, CA (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-89ER51114
- OSTI ID:
- 5828450
- Report Number(s):
- GA-A-20440; CONF-910598--5; ON: DE91011135
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COMPUTER NETWORKS
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
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DIGITAL COMPUTERS
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