using a PAC as a PC Interface

If there are Pascal programs created and stored on a PAC, do these still run whilst a PC is connected into the USB port?

I'm investigating an installation which uses third party software to talk to the C-bus system, and so a PC would need to be plugged in permanently to the C-bus network. However, if this will effectively disable the Pascal programs which are stored on in the PAC, I may well have a problem here.

 

A PACA does not function as a PAC and a PC interface at the same time. Once you connect a device and send appropriate serial commands eg from toolkit of other third party device the unit will flip into PCI mode. Whilst in this mode your PAC code/functions will not operate. You need to disconnect from the usb which will see the PAC reboot and go back to normal.

That's my understanding. If I have said anything wrong one of the clever guys from CIS will jump in and put it straight.

 

Well either I'm correct with my post or the CIS boys are all busy. I heard they may be busy with the Darren for Prime Minister campaign ???

 

You were right about the PAC and Darren.

 

Lucky 555, you are correct about the PAC.

I will forgive your minor impatience because you are doing an important community service by maintaining public awareness of the "Darren for PM" campaign ;-)

 

That wasn't a minor impatience, it was a big hint - - and not a hint about the current political scene either