User's Manual
Chapter 14: 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 53: Typical parameters in the shortcut
In the example shown in Figure 53: Typical parameters in the shortcut on page 97, the
eCAP.exe identifies itself as belonging to site 1, and specifies the location of eKERNEL through
IP address *LOCAL and port 3102. The special value *LOCAL refers to the assigned IP
address of the first NIC adapter found in the PC. You can determine the IP address using the
IPCONFIG.exe command or in the appropriate sections of the Windows network settings. The
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