Metadata Generator

From Lehigh RTMD Wiki

The Metadata Generator creates the required XML and MATLAB/Simulink files for integrating the SCRAMNet with the DAQ, Simulation PC and Controller along with pushing out telepresence data. It is located on the RTMDsim PC.

1. Under the SCRAMNet tab, select which signals will be included in the test by checking “In Test” for each signal. The first 64 blocks are controller command signals and the second 64 blocks are controller feedback signals. The feedback signals are a template and can be changed, but the command signals cannot be changed. The feedback signals must match the feedback array in Pulsar. See “Setting up SCRAMNet in Pulsar” for more information.
2. For each command included in the test, set the simulation limits. They can be changed in the Simulink model later on.
3. At this time, the Integrator, Kinematics and Ramp Generator tabs are not utilized.
4. Under the Metadata tab, check the option that are required and click Generate.
   1. Include DAQ XML below? – This will require the DAQ XML file created under section 2 of the Data Acquisition Operations section. It will then add DAQ channels to the other options
   2. Include Visualization Node List below? – This will create a HybridViz node list, which is no longer used at RTMD, but kept for compatibility.
   3. Export SCRAMNet List from DAQ XML? – This will create a separate DAQ XML file with the SCRAMNet memory map for use in Java and/or Matlab programs.
   4. Export xPC XML and Model files? – This will create the xPC XML file that is needed to convert xPC binary files to ASCII text. It will also create the Simulink model and script template files for use on the xPC allowing real-time communication with SCRAMNet.
   5. Export Data Turbine XML? – This will create the Data Turbine XML list that describes the channel information that will be available over SCRAMNet and streamed and archived through Data Turbine.