What About Current LayGO® Users?

The PXS can operate exactly as our internal synchronous adaptors by using an RPC-like interface between the LayGO® API (RPC client) and the LayGO® stack running inside the PXS (RPC server). Current developers need only replace the existing API library. No changes to existing applications are necessary.

The PXS can be directly connected to a PC's Ethernet port or to a switch. It auto-detects 10 or 100 Mbps and a direct or crossover connection.

Since communication between RPC client and server uses TCP/IP/Ethernet, LayGO® applications from any LAN workstation can access the PXS either locally (TCP/IP LAN) or remotely (TCP/IP WAN). In the latter, protocol delays through the network may occur.

Advantages to Using the PXS
The PXS is easy to install and will work with most hardware and operating systems. By off-loading driver and protocol execution to the PXS, the host will increase its execution power for other tasks. LayGO® communication services can be accessed by any workstation and provide the ability to access, control, monitor and configure the PXS even if it is connected through a TCP/IP WAN.