SOFTWARE DRIVER TO INTERFACE THE DGDAC SUBSYSTEM AND THE GOSEX SYSTEM

Abstract

A Software Driver has been written to interface the DG/DAC (Data General’s Data Acquisition and Control) Subsystem and the GOSEX (Generalized Operating System Executive) System. The interface handles the input-output requirements of GOSEX and was written to allow for dual processing on Data General Nova Computers. The code was written to appear transparent to the user as well as to add additional features to the GOSEX system. A discussion of current Industrial Data Acquisition and Control systems is included with recommendations on time and cost saving strategies.