Has anyone used this epron emulator?

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128-512K EPROM EMULATOR

USING AN EPROM EMULATOR
The PRO-SERIES is similar in operation to the standard series. The major 
advantage of the PRO-SERIES is a 'REAL TIME LINK' to the software in the 
EMULATOR. What the 'REAL TIME LINK' does is, when you make a single byte 
change 
in the controllers software it is placed in the controller in REAL TIME. This 
occurs while the controller is operating. The ability to make single byte 
changes in the software is especially helpful when exploring the effects of 
unknown code. You do not need to download all the code to the EMULATOR while 
making small changes in the software. Another major advantage is being able 
to 
emulate both 28 (2764-27512) and 32 (27010-27040) pin devices (both cables 
supplied). The PRO-SERIES is the choice for professionals. 
Developing an operational, bug free, easy to use program for a computer 
(large 
or small) takes as many as a hundred test cycles. This is especially true for 
programs in the several hundred line category. More so if your TARGET DEVICE 
outputs to an LCD screen or monitor because you are constantly changing your 
software to achieve that 'Easy to use interface'. With the LOGICAL DESIGN 
TOOLS 
EPROM EMULATOR each test cycle requires only seconds. Compare this to an 
EPROM 
test cycle which typically takes 15 minutes. With our LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS 
EPROM 
EMULATOR you are going to enjoy improving your software because there will 
not 
be any 'hassels' to cope with, and you will get immediate results. 
Using the LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR is both fast and easy. Easy 
because you are not required to remove or unplug anything when transferring 
your 
program to the EPROM EMULATOR or when testing your software. Easy because 
RESET 
or RESET is totally automated to keep your computer from "going nuts" while 
data 
is being transferred to the LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR. EASY because 
when your program is transferring from your PC to the LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS 
EPROM 
EMULATOR, RESET is forced HI or LOW (chosen by options). After transfer is 
complete, RESET goes HI or LOW to allow CPU operation. FAST because 
transferring 
your program from your PC to the LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR takes 
only 
11 seconds for a 32K program. 
Writing software with the Eprom only method is so time consuming when you 
spend 
15 minutes or more, programming and erasing Eproms, just to test only one 
revision of your software. Two hours are lost in just 8 revisions. Even the 
smallest program typically requires 20 revisions, especially when you work 
with 
new or unfamiliar parts of a device. 
Consider the advantages of owning an LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR 
which 
is going to work with just about any target processor you buy, so you won't 
have 
that "locked in" feeling. Also, the money spent for LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS 
EPROM 
EMULATOR is almost returned with your purchase of an inexpensive target 
device 
which does not contain all that extra hardware (i.e. SRAM decoders, SRAM, PC 
interface, PC plug). Not only will the target devices be less expensive, but, 
smaller and consume less power. 
When you receive your LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR it will be enclosed 
in 
a black plastic ABS case, not just an open printed circuit board to cause 
sparks 
and shorts. Options, such as RESET(HI) or RESET(LO), are set by moving a gold 
plated shorting block on gold plated posts, not by soldering wires on pads. 
We 
also include all cables; IBM XT/AT/386/486 compatible software and 
Illustrated 
Instruction Manual. Each LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR is tested to 
ensure 
it provides 100 NS access time to the target device before shipping. Typical 
power requirement per LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR is about 100 mw 
(i.e. 
0.1 amp). 
Supports 8, 16, or 32 bit buss computers. Up to four LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS 
EPROM 
EMULATOR's may be connected together for use in 16 or 32 bit data buss 
computers. All LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR's are identical; this 
means 
if you buy only one LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR for your 8 bit data 
buss 
computer, you won't have to buy two later should you change to a 16 bit data 
buss. 
Software for the LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR runs on under DOS, 
WINDOWS 
and includes the following programs. 
-- EDITBIN.EXE - HEXADECIMAL/ASCII EDITOR. Used for modification or 
examination 
of binary files. Employs split screens to display the values in both HEX and 
ASCII. Features include GOTO ADDRESS, INITIALIZE buffer to specific value, 
DISPLAY CHECKSUM of file, SPLITTING 16 or 32 bit programs into separate 
files, 
and other features found only with expensive device programmers. 
-- MOTR2BIN.EXE - Converts Motorola 'S' files into binary files. Supports 8, 
16, 
24 and 32 bit forms of MOTOROLA 'S' files. 
-- NTEL2BIN.EXE - Used to convert INTEL 'HEX' files into binary files. 
Supports 
16 bit and 'Extended HEX' formats. 
-- XMTBIN.EXE - Transfers your 8, 16, 32 bit binary program to the LOGICAL 
DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR. Totally automated device addressing if multiple 
devices are used (i.e. 16/32 bit buss). Device addressing is built into the 
hardware and is automatically selected by the software. 
-- Plus other programs intended primarily for experimentation or modifying 
existing software, such as SBST.EXE. SBST sends part or all (in byte widths) 
of 
a 8, 16 or 32 bit frame to a specific device. 
No card** to install in your IBM or compatible computer. Works with any 8088, 
80286, 80386, 80486; Notebook, Laptop, Luggable Computer which uses MSDOS and 
has a parallel printer port (DB 25 PIN connector). 
**PENTIUM USERS CLICK HERE.
Our software does NOT REQUIRE Device Drivers or TSR's. Device Drivers and 
TSR's 
can be a nuisance when your PC begins to malfunction or lock up and software 
conflicts are suspect. 
All programs, except for EDITBIN.EXE, may be used in a batch file. Having all 
executables in a BAT FILE allows automation of your development process. 
Each unit comes with a standard 128K to emulate 2764-27010 Eproms. Units with 
512K are also available to emulate 2764-27040 Eproms. Should you buy the 
standard 128K unit now, you can get it upgraded later to 512K. 
Warranty. Each unit has a 30 day parts and labor Warranty and a 10 day money 
back guarantee. 
--PRO-128 model to emulate 2764-27010 Eproms. Includes cables, XT/AT 
software, 
30+ pg. manual and instant recovery battery back up. $199.00. 
(NEW)-PRO-128 same as above, without battery back up. Please note: Only the 
128K 
model is available without battery back up. $169.00. Unit can be upgraded 
later 
to include 512K and battery back up. 
--PRO-512 model to emulate 2764-27040 Eproms. Includes cables, XT/AT 
software, 
30+ pg. manual and instant recovery battery back up.. $259.00. 
-- Engineers Version. Same as above except all IC's are mounted in sockets. 
No 
charge. (SPECIAL, but only for a limited time). 
( )3 1/2" (low density) 
--PLEASE INCLUDE $5.00 FOR PACKING AND SHIPPING. 
Please note: An Eprom Emulator is not a perminent replacement for an Eprom. 
An 
Eprom Emulator is used to emulate (temporarily replace) the Eprom while the 
program you intend to install in the Eprom is under development. Having the 
ability to transfer your developing program to an Eprom Emulator eliminates 
the 
trouble of erasing and programming an Eprom each time you need to test your 
software. 
STILL AREN'T CONVINCED?
When you own an EPROM EMULATOR, you are emulating a device which will 
permanently contain your finished software. The fact that you appear to the 
target device as an EPROM means the transfer of your software to the EPROM is 
NOT going to change the behavior of your software. Also, you will not have 
any 
hardware differences to compensate for. Just think, when your program 
performs 
to your satisfaction, you can take that same exact program and permanently 
place 
it in an EPROM. Also, when you buy a target device, it will not have to 
provide 
a method for transferring or storing your software. So it's going to be 
cheaper, 
smaller, and consume less power. 
While using the LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR, you will not have to 
concern yourself with serial communications, baud rates, new communication 
interface if changing CPUs, or other unique requirements for each target 
device 
you buy. When you use a LOGICAL DESIGN TOOLS EPROM EMULATOR, it is going to 
work 
the same with any target device that has an EPROM socket, regardless of who 
made 
it, and regardless of CPU type (INTEL, MOTOROLA, ZILOG). That's versatility! 
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