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This manual assumes familiarity with the setup and installation of the CHARON-VAX or
CHARON-PDP emulators. It is intended for Resellers and end-users who plan to emulate
complex VAX or PDP-11 configurations that might required custom emulator components.
Extending the emulated system environment with custom components or modifying
existing emulated peripheral components with the CHAPI demands significant software
development capabilities. Designing an emulated peripheral requires a thorough
understanding of Qbus or Unibus hardware, bus protocols, peripheral hardware
documentation, C/C++ programming and development experience for the Windows
operating system.
When modifying I/O subsystem emulation to meet protocol or timing requirements, the
appropriate test equipment and software and the separate development / tracing facilities
in CHAPI should be used.
Stromasys can be contacted for the development specific emulator extensions on a
custom project basis.