User's Manual

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Module - eCAP

The module eCAP consists of the program eCAP.exe, written in Visual

Basic. In general, DECT Messenger programs reside in the default

directory C:\SOPHO Messenger@Net\Exe, unless otherwise implemented

in your environment.

Overview

eCAP.exe

The eCAP.exe is a Visual Basic component of the eCAP module. The

program communicates with two processes: the eKERNEL.exe and an

external alarm interface. The eKERNEL.exe is the central engine that

centralizes all database access and communication with input and output

capable modules.

The eCAP.exe communicates with eKERNEL.exe by means of TCP

sockets. In this communication, eCAP.exe is a TCP client software that

connects to the eKERNEL component, acting as TCP server software.

At startup, eCAP.exe contacts the eKERNEL.exe by means of a socket

connection. Startup parameters identify eCAP.exe, and locate the

eKERNEL.exe program. These parameters are set in the Properties

section of the shortcut that initiates eCAP.exe. This shortcut is usually

located in the Windows Startup group (click

Start on the Windows toolbar,

and choose Programs > Startup).

Figure 63

Typical parameters in the shortcut

In the example shown in Figure 63 "Typical parameters in the shortcut"

(page 309), the eCAP.exe identifies itself as belonging to site 1, and

specifies the location of eKERNEL through IP address *LOCAL and port

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