xPC Target

Installation and Configuration

The software environment for xPC target uses two separate computers. Because of this added complexity, installation and configuration are more involved. This chapter includes the following sections:

System Requirements	Select a host PC and target PC
Installation on the Host PC	Get a valid license for xPC Target, and a separate license for the xPC Target Embedded Option. Install the xPC Target software from a CD or download from the Web
Serial Communication	Select RS232 communication for an easy and inexpensive installation
Network Communication	Select TCP/IP communication for faster data transfer rates and longer connections
Target Boot Disk	Boot the xPC Target kernel on the target PC and establish a connection with the host PC
Testing and Troubleshooting the Installation	Test the installation

Custom GUI with xPC Target COM API System Requirements