xPC Target

Web Download Installation

We distribute xPC Target version 2.0 as a single file with the MathWorks installer from the Web. The remaining required software is distributed on the Mathworks Release 13 CD with the general installation program.

After you get a valid Personal License Password (PLP), you can install the xPC Target software. See Getting or Updating Your License:

1. In a Web browser window, enter the following address:

• http://www.mathworks.com/
  

2. On the right side of the page, click the link labeled Downloads. On the Downloads Web page, click the link labeled download products.

1. The MATLAB Access Web page opens.

3. Enter your last name and your MATLAB Access number. Click the Login button.

1. The Downloads Web page opens.

4. Select the Release 13 option, the Windows check box, and then click the Continue button. From the Select Your Products list, select the xPC Target check box, and then click the Continue button.
5. On the next Web page, download all of the required files to a temporary directory.

1. Your browser downloads the files Installer.exe and xpc.cab to your computer.

6. Double-click the file Installer.exe.

1. The install program copies extracted files to a temporary directory and starts the MATLAB installation program.

7. Follow the instructions on each dialog box, and from the product list, select the xPC Target check box

1. After MATLAB finishes the installation, the install program deletes all of the files from the temporary directory.

   The xPC Target installation is now complete.

Your next task is to set up the xPC Target environment for either serial or network communication. See Serial Communication or Network Communication.

CD Installation

Files on the Host PC Computer