// This code demonstrates how to test if a
        // controller is connected and ready.

        #include <iostream.h>
        #include "CController.h"
        using namespace std;
        using namespace arc;

        CController cController;

        // .... open driver, initialize, etc ....

        try {
            if ( cController.IsControllerConnected() )
            {
                // .... do something ....
            }
        }
        catch ( std::exception &e )
        {
            cerr << "Exception Occurred: " << e.what() << endl;
        }