Rockwell Automation 2706-LV2P, 2706-LV2R, 2706-LV4P, 2706-LV4R User Manual
Allen-Bradley
Dataliner DL40 Plus
Message Display
User
Catalog No. 2706–LV2P, -LV4P,
-LV2R, -LV4R
Manual
Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
electromechanical equipment. “Safety Guidelines for the Application,
Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls” (Publication SGI-1.1)
describes some important differences between solid state equipment and
hard–wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also
because of the wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons
responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each
intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will the Allen-Bradley Company be responsible or liable for
indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of
this equipment or software.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative
purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with
any particular installation, the Allen-Bradley Company cannot assume
responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Allen-Bradley Company with respect to use
of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without
written permission of the Allen-Bradley Company is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety
considerations.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or
circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
!
damage, or economic loss.
Attentions help you:
• identify a hazard
• avoid the hazard
• recognize the consequences
Important: Identifies information that is especially important for successful
application and understanding of the product.
Preface
Preface Objectives P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of this Manual P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended Audience P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions Used P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Features of the DL40 Plus Message Displays P–3. . . . . . . . .
Overview of the DL40 Plus
Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages
Chapter 1
Chapter Objectives 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available Configurations 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Support 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Features 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Modes 1–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Messages 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Support for Remote I/O 1–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available Catalog Numbers 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatible Keyboards 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options and Accessories 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repair Parts 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2
Chapter Objectives 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Options 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering the Onboard Editor 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting the Onboard Editor 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Onboard Editor Menu 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating or Editing Messages 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Functions 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting V ariables in Messages 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing Messages 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Attributes 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Onboard Editor Options 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Queue 2–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Special Messages
Offline Operating Modes
Online Operating Modes
Chapter 3
Chapter Objectives 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What are Special Messages? 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of Special Messages 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4
Chapter Objectives 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Mode 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historical Recall Mode 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Program Mode 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Port Parameters Mode 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock Mode 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Mode 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debug Mode 4–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5
Chapter Objectives 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Run Mode Operations 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message/V ariable/Slave Mode 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message/V ariable Mode 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message List Mode 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bit Trigger Mode 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Port Communications
Parallel Port Communications
Chapter 6
Chapter Objectives 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of the Serial Ports 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the RS-232 Port 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the RS-485 Port 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Keyboard Port 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Triggering Messages using Open Protocol 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending Binary/BCD V ariables using Open Protocol 6–9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending ASCII/BCD V ariables using Open Protocol 6–10. . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending ASCII Data from the Keyboard Port 6–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Returning ASCII Data from the RS-232/RS-485 Port 6–12. . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7
Chapter Objectives 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of Run Modes 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Describing the Parallel Port 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Binary or BCD Data 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logic Voltage Levels 7–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message/V ariable/Slave Run Mode 7–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message List Run Mode 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sampling 7–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Remote I/O Communications
Installation and Wiring
Chapter 8
Chapter Objectives 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of Remote I/O Communications 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote I/O Terminology 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Configurations 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processors and Corresponding Scanners 8–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical vs. Logical Addressing 8–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Triggering Messages 8–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Returning Data to the PLC 8–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending Variables 8–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handshake Bit 8–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message/V ariable/Slave Run Mode 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message/V ariable Run Mode 8–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message List Run Mode 8–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bit Trigger Run Mode 8–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 9
Chapter Objectives 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the DL40 Plus 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel Cutout Dimensions of the 2-Line DL40 Plus 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel Cutout Dimensions of the 4-Line DL40 Plus 9–3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions of the 2-Line DL40 Plus 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions of the 4-Line DL40 Plus 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Precautions 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Voltage Requirements 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazardous Location Installations 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring the DL40 Plus 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote I/O Connector 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a Scanner Module 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parallel Port 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the RS-485 Port for Open Protocol 9–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Programmer to the RS-485 Port 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting DL Slaves to the RS-485 Port 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Port 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Relay 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Port 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC Power Connector 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DIP Switch Settings
Chapter 10
Chapter Objectives 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIP Switches on Remote I/O Version 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIP Switches on Parallel Port Version 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A – Specifications
Appendix B – Error & Status Messages
Appendix C – Cables
Appendix D – ASCII Character Sets
Appendix E – Remote I/O Application Examples
Appendix F – Serial and Parallel Port Examples
Index
Publication 2706-6.1
Preface Objectives
Overview of this Manual
Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the
Dataliner DL40 Plus Message Display manual. You will learn about:
• contents of this manual
• intended audience
• conventions used
• enhanced features of the DL40 Plus Message Displays
This manual describes how to install and use your DL40 Plus Series
Dataliner Message Display. The manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Title Purpose
1 Overview of the DL40 Plus Describes main features and operating
2 Using the Onboard Editor
3 Using Special Messages Describes the use of special messages
4 Offline Operating Modes Describes DL40 Plus message display
5 Online Operating Modes Explains the various run modes
6 Serial Port Communications Explains the operation of the run modes
7 Parallel Port
8 Remote I/O
9 Installation and Wiring Provides instructions for mounting the
10 DIP Switch Settings Setting DIP switches for remote I/O and
Appendix A Specifications Lists environmental and electrical specifi-
Appendix B Error & Status Messages Lists internal error messages.
Appendix C Cables Lists available cable accessory products.
Appendix D ASCII Character Sets Lists English, Cyrillic, and international
Appendix E Remote I/O
Appendix F Serial and Parallel Port
Inside Back
Cover
to Create Messages
Communications
Communications
Application Examples
Examples
Dataliner DL40 Plus
Keyboard Edit Commands
capabilities of the DL40 Plus.
Describes how to use the Onboard
Editor to edit messages and set
message options.
with the remote I/O and parallel port
versions of the DL40 Plus.
operating modes other than run mode.
available for the DL40 Plus.
for the serial ports.
Describes the operations of the run
mode for the parallel port.
Describes the operations of the run
mode for the remote I/O version.
DL40 Plus in a panel and wiring it to a
control panel.
parallel port versions.
cations.
character sets.
Shows ladder logic for triggering mes-
sages using Remote I/O communications
Shows ladder logic for triggering mes-
sages using serial and parallel port communications
Keyboard editing commands.
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Using this ManualP–2
Intended Audience
No special knowledge is needed to enter or edit messages. However,
since the Dataliner message display must be connected to peripheral
equipment, we assume you are familiar with communication
terminology, especially when using the Remote I/O version with a
PLC.
Conventions Used
Related Publications
The following conventions are used in this manual:
• All menus and screens reproduced in this manual are approximate
renderings of what you will see on your terminal screen.
Allen-Bradley reserves the right to make minor modifications to
any menu or screen to help improve performance.
• A symbol or word in brackets represents a single key that you
press. These include keys such as
Dataliner can be programmed with a variety of keyboards or
terminals, the printing on your keyboard may be different from
the symbol or word indicated in brackets. This manual uses ↵ to
specify the carriage return function of a keyboard. On your
keyboard this may correspond to an
[A] or [Delete]. Since the
[ENTER], ↵ , or [Return] key.
• The up caret, ^, may be used in place of the [CTRL] where space
requires. For example,
means you should press
^W means the same as [CTRL][W]. This
[CTRL] and [W] keys simultaneously.
• DL40 Plus refers to the Dataliner DL40 Plus Message Display
Other publications to which you may want to refer include:
• Dataliner DL40 Plus Message Display Offline Programming
Software User Manual, Publication 2706-6.2
• Dataliner DL40 Plus Series Slave Message Display User Manual,
Publication 2706-6.3
Publication 2706-6.1
Using this Manual P–3
Enhanced Features of the DL40 Plus Message Displays
The Dataliner DL40 Plus Message Displays are the next generation
of Allen–Bradley message displays, replacing the older Dataliner
DL40, DL20, and DL10 Series Message Displays.
Software Enhancements
The Dataliner DL40 Plus is a superset of the Dataliner DL40 Series
Message Display, providing additional functionality:
• Increased user application memory of 128K in all units
• Real-time clock with full year 2000 compliance
• RS–232 message triggering, serial ASCII protocol
• RS-232 point-to-point slave display communications
• Direct connectivity to PLC and SLC Channel 0 ports
• Concurrent RS-232 and RS-485 communications
• RS-232 auto–wakeup for offline programming
• Full 16K historical event stack, data logging memory
• Enhanced slave message display application support
• Power fail recovery during message editing
• 3 character sets: English, Cyrillic and International (ISO 8859-1)
Hardware Enhancements
The new hardware of the DL40 Plus offers these benefits:
• Catalog number reductions: 20+ to 6 catalog listings
• Flash memory: increases user memory to 128K in all units
• New VFD display: brighter Vacuum Fluorescent Display with
adjustable brightness from 0 to 100%
• Real-time clock: Y2K compliant with replaceable battery
• Isolated I/O ports: optically isolated RS-232, RS-485, Parallel
port and IBM PC Keyboard port.
• Power supply upgrade: IEC 1131-2 compliant design
• Integral fuse: common for 120 or 240 VAC installations
• Reliability improvements with reduced electronic components
• Increased panel mount stud lengths: 0.5 to .625 inches
• Panel depth reduction: 4.53 to 3.00 inches
• Weight reduction: 7.3 to 3.7 lbs (2-line display) and 8.9 to 4.9 lbs
(4-line display)
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Using this ManualP–4
Regulatory Enhancements
The DL40 Plus meets and is listed for the following environmental,
safety, and European Union regulatory requirements:
• European Union Directive Compliance – CE marked for: EMC
Directive and LVD Directives. IEC 1131-2 Equipment Class I.
• UL Listed for Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D Hazardous
Locations
• UL Listed for Class I, Zone 2, EX nAIIC and Aex nAIIC
Hazardous Environments
• cUL Listed for Canadian Safety Standards
Panel Cutout
The DL40 Plus Message Displays fit into the same panel cutout as
the previous DL40, DL20, and DL10 products allowing direct
mechanical replacement for these products.
Offline Programming Software
Use the DL40 Plus Message Display Offline Programming Software
(Catalog No. 2706-LSW) to create, edit, archive and transfer DL40
Plus application files to and from DL40 and DL40 Plus displays.
Application Files
The DL40 Plus displays are 100% backward compatible with
applications developed for previous versions of the DL40 displays.
You can download application files to the DL40 Plus displays using
either the the old or new offline programming software.
You can open a DL20 application file in the DL40 Plus Offline
Programming Software (Catalog No. 2706-LSW) and it will be
automatically converted to a DL40 message file.
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Overview of the DL40 Plus
Chapter Objectives
Available Configurations
This chapter covers the following topics.
Section Page
Available Configurations 1–1
Message Support 1–3
Programming Features 1–4
Operating Modes 1–11
Special Messages 1–13
Controller Support for Remote I/O 1–14
Available Catalog Numbers 1–15
Compatible Keyboards 1–16
Options and Accessories 1–16
Repair Parts 1–16
The DL40 Plus is available in a 2- or 4-line configuration (capable of
displaying 20 characters per line) with either Remote I/O or Parallel
port communication options.
Remote I/O Version
The Remote I/O version enables two-way communications with the
Allen-Bradley family of PLCs and SLCs. A remote I/O version of
the DL40 Plus can appear to the PLC or SLC as any size I/O rack
1
(1/
/2, 3/4, or full).
4,
Parallel Port Version
The Parallel Port version receives message number triggers, slave
addresses, and variable data from a PLC or SLC output module via
16 data lines and 4 strobe lines (indicating the type of data).
Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–2
Con
urationsDescription
Plus Port
ffline Programmin
ffline Programmin
R
ffline Programmin
R
ffline Programmin
R
ffline Programmin
3
R
ffline Programmin
R
ffline Programmin
R
ffline Programmin
R
Communication
R
Communication
R
ffline Programmin
R
ffline Programmin
R
Triggerin
R
Triggerin
RS-485/RS-232 Communications
Both the Remote I/O and Parallel Port versions have RS-485 and
RS-232 ports. You can configure these ports for Programmer, DL
Slave or Open Protocol communications (see table below). Port
settings are modified through the Ports menu in the Offline
Programming software or the Onboard Editor. You select a
communication option under the Port Use submenu.
The RS-232 port always communicates with the Offline
Programming Software regardless of the configured mode. Open
Protocol or DL Slave operation can occur on either the RS-232 or
RS-485 port.
If the RS-485 port is configured for Open protocol, you cannot
configure the RS-232 port for the same protocol. Instead, an
information message reports an invalid port configuration.
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5
6
7
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and Serial Printing
S-232 O
S-232 O
and RS-485 Message Triggering
S-232 O
S-232 O
RS-485 Slave Communications
S-485 O
S-485 O
RS-232 Message Triggering
S-485 Slave
S-485 Slave
RS-232 Message Triggering
S-485 O
S-485 O
RS-232 Slave Communications
S-485 Message
S-485 Message
RS-232 Slave Communications
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RS–232
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RS–232
RS–485
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RS–232
RS–485
RS–232
RS–485
RS–232
Programmer Open Protocol Slave Printing
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Communication/Printing Options
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Note: Open protocol is a serial ASCII based format for triggering
messages stored in the DL40 Plus displays. Open protocol supports
message triggers with or without variable data over the RS-232 or
RS-485 serial ports.
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Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–3
Message Support
The DL40 Plus stores messages of varying length. Each message is
identified by a unique message number from 1 to 9999. Messages
are placed in an internal memory queue when triggered by a
command from your control system. They are then run according to
attributes selected in the DL40 Plus.
The DL40 Plus can display a wide variety of characters and symbols,
including:
• Uppercase letters
• Lowercase letters
• Punctuation
• Special characters from the extended ASCII character set
• English character set (default)
• International character set ISO 8859–1
• Cyrillic character set (Russian)
Note: English characters are also available with both the
International an Cyrillic character sets.
A person with normal vision can easily read the display from a
distance of up to 25 feet.
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Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–4
Programming Features
The DL40 Plus is a versatile status, prompt and diagnostic display
tool, equipped with a full range of high-end programming and
performance features.
DL40 Plus Capabilities
Supports offline programming software Yes Yes
PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough via DH+ Yes No
PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough via Ethernet Yes No
International and Cyrillic character sets Yes Yes
Onboard editing with PC keyboard Yes Yes
Send ASCII data to a PLC via a Remote I/O link Yes No
Send ASCII data to a device via an RS-485 link Yes Yes
Communicates with any programmable controller No Yes
Customizable historical events stack Yes Yes
Real-time clock operations Yes Yes
RS-232 and RS-485 ports Yes Yes
Debug Mode No Yes
Support for auxiliary devices such as slave displays
and printers
Background messages Yes Yes
Remote I/O
Version
Yes Yes
Parallel Port
Version
Hidden messages Yes Yes
Embedded variables Yes Yes
Data mode selection Yes Yes
Message chaining Yes Yes
Adjustable parameters for serial communications Yes Yes
Adjustable display brightness Yes Yes
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Offline Programming Software
Create and edit application files using the Offline Programming
Software (Catalog No. 2706-LSW) on a personal computer. With
interactive menus you can quickly create messages, set message
attributes, and download messages to one or more DL40 Plus
displays.
Create Message editing screen Set Message Attributes window
Download Message Files screen
Convert DL20 files for use with a DL40 Plus
The offline programming cable (Catalog No. 2706-NC13) provides a
direct connection between a personal computer running the Offline
Programming Software and a DL40 Plus. This 3-meter cable has a
9-pin, D-shell connector on each end.
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PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough Via DH+
PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough lets you upload and download
message files between a computer and a DL40 Plus connected by
Remote I/O to a PLC on the DH+ link. Separate wiring from the
computer to the DL40 Plus is not required. For a list of supported
controllers, see page 1–14.
Computer
DH+ Network
Remote I/O LinkRemote I/O Link
DL40 Plus
Computer
DL40 Plus
DL40 Plus DL40 Plus
PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough Via Ethernet
PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough lets you upload and download
message files between a computer and a DL40 Plus connected by
Remote I/O to a PLC on the Ethernet link. Separate wiring from the
computer to the DL40 Plus is not required. For a list of supported
controllers, see page 1–15.
Ethernet Network
Remote I/O LinkRemote I/O Link
DL40 Plus DL40 Plus
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International and Cyrillic Character Sets
The local language character sets let you create and display messages
in other languages such as French, German, Italian, and Spanish with
the Offline Programming Software with:
• English (default)
• International character set ISO 8859–1
• Cyrillic (Russian)
English characters are also available with both the International and
Cyrillic character sets.
Onboard Editor
With the Onboard Editor you can create or edit messages, select
message attributes, and set options and variable formats using a
standard IBM PC keyboard. The Keyboard port is located on the rear
panel of the DL40 Plus.
Send ASCII Data to a PLC via Remote I/O Link
Using Remote I/O communications, you can send ASCII data to a
PLC. Attach an IBM compatible keyboard to the DL40 Plus and you
can enter part numbers, badge numbers, passwords, and similar
information as required. The DL40 Plus processes and displays the
information, and then sends it to the controller.
You can establish similar communications over an RS-232 or
RS-485 link.
Communicate with any Programmable Controller
(Parallel Port Version)
The DL40 Plus accepts information from any programmable
controller over a total of 20 input lines (16 data and 4 strobe lines).
Parallel Port versions of the DL40 Plus have an isolated 12 VDC
supply output that can be used to power outputs that pull data and
strobe lines high.
Backup Operations
Archive DL40 Plus application files in the Offline Programming
Software (Catalog No. 2706-LSW) by uploading or downloading
files between a computer and DL40 Plus displays.
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Historical Events Stack
The Historical Events Stack records the occurrence and sequence of
some or all messages and logs variable data values that have been
triggered and/or displayed. The 16K bytes of stack memory holds
about 1,000 events. You can view information in chronological order
or by frequency of occurrence, or print the record.
Clock Operations
A real-time battery-backed clock keeps accurate time even when
power is removed from the unit. The DL40 Plus can display the
current time and/or date in either AM/PM or 24-hour military
format.
Note: The date function is year 2000 compliant.
Date and time information can be displayed as part of any triggered
message, and passed on to a PLC. You can also date- or time-stamp
events as they are recorded in the Historical Events Stack.
Set the DL40 Plus internal clock using the front panel menus, a
keyboard connected to the Onboard Editor, a PLC, or the Offline
Programming Software.
RS-232 and RS-485 Ports
The DL40 Plus has both an RS-232 and RS-485 port.
Use the RS-232 port to:
• upload or download message files from a computer
• trigger messages via Open protocol (ASCII triggering)
• send messages to a single slave message display
• print messages and/or the contents of the Historical Event Stack
Use the RS-485 port to:
• multi-drop upload or download message files from a computer
• trigger messages via Open protocol (ASCII triggering)
• send messages to one or more slave message displays
• input ASCII data via bar code
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Keyboard Port
Use the Keyboard port on the DL40 Plus to:
• edit options, messages, communication port settings
• input ASCII data to a host controller, PLC, or computer
• trigger messages using Open protocol (ASCII triggering)
Debug Mode (Parallel Port Version)
Use Debug mode to display the binary status (1 or 0 value) of the
data lines and the state of the strobe lines. This mode is useful for
checking the output of a programmable controller.
Auxiliary Devices
Connect a variety of useful auxiliary devices to the DL40 Plus
display.
Slave Displays
Address up to 126 DL40 Plus or DL50 slave displays over an
RS-485 network at distances up to 4,000 feet (1200 m) from the
originating DL40 Plus. You can also control the annunciation relay
on remote DL40 Plus or DL50 Series slave displays. By assigning a
specific address to each slave display, you can control which slaves
receive and display a given message.
Printers
Connect a serial printer to print the Historical Events Stack or a
listing of the internal application file. The time and date a message
was triggered can be included on the stack printout. You can also set
message attributes such as sending triggered messages to a printer
through the RS-232 port.
Alarms
The alarm relay activates or deactivates an external remote alarm or
warning light. Individual message attributes can be set to energize or
de-energize the alarm relay contacts on DL40 Plus or slave displays.
ATTENTION: Use the DL40 Plus alarm relay for
annunciation purposes only. Do not use the alarm relay
!
for control applications.
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Background Messages
Specify a background message that will display whenever the DL40
Plus has no other triggered messages in the queue.
Hidden Messages
Hidden messages do not appear on the DL40 Plus display or have
any affect on what is being displayed. Hidden messages can be sent
to a slave display, printed, or stored on the Historical Events Stack.
Embedded Variables
Messages can contain variable data. Variable values are received
when the message is triggered. Incoming variable data can be binary,
BCD (binary coded decimal), and/or ASCII. You can also embed
time and date information in a message from the battery-backed
real-time clock of the DL40 Plus.
Data Mode Selection
When using the DL40 Plus with Remote I/O or parallel input for
communication, you can select two data modes:
• Binary
• Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) either signed or unsigned
Within any application, triggers and variable data can be in either
form. For example, message triggers can be in a binary format, while
variable data can be BCD.
Note: When using serial RS-232 or RS-485 communications, all
data is in ASCII character format.
Message Chaining
Chain messages together for display in sequence. Only the first
message in the chain is triggered from the host controller. Then each
message in the chain can trigger the next until the complete sequence
has run.
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Adjustable Parameters for Serial Communications
With the DL40 Plus, you can configure RS-232 or RS-485 port
parameters as needed for compatibility with PLCs/SLCs, printers,
slave displays, or control computers.
Serial Communication Parameters Settings
Baud Rate 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
Parity Odd, Even, No Parity
Handshake Software, Hardware, None
Data Bits per Character 7 or 8
0 to 255
Null Count
Page With
Allows you send a string of nulls to the printer
between characters. Useful with slow printers
that drop characters because they can’t keep
up with normal DL40 Plus output.
20 –132 characters
Useful for narrow width printer devices.
Operating Modes
The DL40 Plus has a number of operating modes. Each mode
provides tools to perform a different set of functions. The following
sections provide a brief overview of the operating modes.
Run Mode
Run mode is the normal operating mode for the DL40 Plus. In Run
mode, messages are triggered for display on the DL40 Plus and slave
message displays (if desired).
The Remote I/O version of the DL40 Plus comes up in Run mode
after a reset. The Parallel port version also comes up in Run mode,
except when the Run Mode/Debug DIP switch is set to Debug on the
DL40 Plus.
The Remote I/O version of the DL40 Plus has 4 Run modes.
• Message/Variable/Slave Mode triggers a message with 1 to 40
variables, depending on rack size, trigger method, and variable
type. This mode allows you to override the slave address
attribute.
• Message/Variable Mode is similar to the Message/Variable/Slave
mode but you cannot override the slave address attribute.
• Message List Mode triggers a message list of up to 20 messages
in round robin order.
• Bit Trigger Mode triggers a priority message and up to 496
messages in priority and/or round robin order.
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The Parallel port version of the DL40 Plus has 2 Run modes.
• Message/Variable/Slave Mode triggers a message with 1 to 40
variables, depending on trigger method, and variable type.
• Message List Mode triggers a message list of up to 20 messages
in round robin order.
To select Run mode, use the Onboard Editor or the Offline
Programming Software.
For more details on the various run modes, see Chapter 5, Online
Operating Modes.
Serial Triggering (RS–232/RS–485)
Both the Remote I/O and the Parallel port versions of the DL40 Plus
support serial triggering. The RS-232, RS-485, or Keyboard port
can control message triggering and variable data communications.
Serial triggering uses Open protocol, which communicates using
ASCII characters in a serial data stream. For detailed protocol
specifications, refer to Chapter 6, Serial Port Communications.
Open protocol is available in the following run modes:
• Message/variable/slave mode
• Message/variable
• Message list
Offline Modes
The DL40 Plus offers the following offline operating modes:
• Help mode
• Historical Recall mode
• Remote Program mode (for Offline Programming Software)
• RS-232/RS-485 Port Configuration mode
• Clock mode
• Print mode
• Debug mode (on Parallel port versions only)
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Special Messages
Special messages let you monitor and control certain functions of the
DL40 Plus without leaving Run Mode. Special messages normally
occupy message numbers 901 through 916. You can move special
messages to message numbers 1 to 16, or disable them with the
Offline Programming Software or Onboard Editor. For a complete
description of special messages see Chapter 3, Using Special
Messages.
Message Number Content
901 (or 01) Terminate Message – Clear Display
902 (or 02) Clear Queue
903 (or 03) Terminate Message – Clear Display and Queue
904 (or 04) Reset Unit
905 (or 05) Test Display
906 (or 06) Print Historical Events Stack – Chronological Order
907 (or 07)
908 (or 08) View Historical Events Stack
909 (or 09) Clear Historical Events Stack
910 (or 10) Set Interactive Clock
911 (or 11) Set Clock with Variable Data
912 (or 12)
913 (or 13)
914 (or 14) View Display Parameters
915 (or 15) Stop Special Messages/Resume Run Mode
916 (or 16) Set Display Intensity
➀
Remote I/O versions only
Print Historical Events Stack – Frequency of
Occurrence
Send Time to PLC
Send Date to PLC
➀
➀
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Controller Support for Remote I/O
The following PLCs and SLCs support Remote I/O communications
with the DL40 Plus.
• PLC-5/11, 5/15
➀
, 5/20, 5/25, 5/30, 5/40, 5/60, 5/80, 5/250
• PLC-2, PLC-5/10, 5/12 with Catalog Number 1771-SN Scanner
• SLC-5/02, 5/03, 5/04 with Catalog Number 1747-SN Scanner
➀
If you are using a PLC-5/15 with partial rack addressing and block transfers, you must use Series
B, Rev. J or later.
➁
Block Transfer requires a Series B or later Scanner.
➁
PassThrough Support over a DH+ Link
The following tables list the Allen-Bradley PLCs that support
PassThrough file transfers with the DL40 Plus over a DH+ link.
PLC Types Series Revision
PLC-5/11 All All
PLC-5/15 B N or later
PLC 5/20 All All
PLC 5/25 A J or later
PLC 5/30 A B or later
PLC 5/40
PLC 5/60
PLC 5/80 All All
PLC 5/250 All All
A
B
A
B
E or later
B or later
The table below lists the computer interface boards for PassThrough
file transfers.
Catalog No. Description
1784-KT
1784-KTX
1784-KL
1784-KT2 Interface module for IBM PS2
1770-KF2 Serial to DH+ interface module
1784-PCMK PCMCIA interface board
1
/2-slot interface board
1
/2-slot interface board
Interface board for Allen-Bradley 1784-T45
or -T47
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PassThrough Support over an Ethernet Link
The following table lists the Allen-Bradley PLCs that support
PassThrough file transfers with the DL40 Plus message display over
an Ethernet link as of this printing.
PLC Types Series Revision
PLC 5/40E
PLC 5/60E
PLC 5/80E All All
PLC 5/250 All All
A
B
A
B
E or later
B or later
Use one of the Allen-Bradley Ethernet computer interface boards (or
its equivalent) for PassThrough file transfers.
• Catalog Number 6628-A5: Ethernet adapter module for IBM PC
compatible computers
• Catalog Number 6628-A7: Ethernet adapter module for IBM
MicroChannel bus compatible computers
Available Catalog Numbers
DL40 Plus displays are available with 128K bytes of memory in
either 2- or 4-line versions with two communication options.
2706–LV2R
Display Type:
2 – Two–line
4 – Four–line
The table below shows the standard catalog numbers for the DL40
Plus and how they equate to previous versions of the DL40 displays.
DL40 Plus
Catalog Number
2706–LV2P Two–line display, AC supply
2706–LV4P Four–line display, AC supply
2706–LV2R Two–line display, AC supply
2706–LV4R Four–line display, AC supply
Description
with parallel port
with parallel port
with remote I/O
with remote I/O
Communication Options:
R – RIO
P – Parallel Port
S – Slave
Equivalent Catalog Numbers for
Previous Versions of the DL40
2706–E23J16, 2706–E23C16
2706–E23J32, 2706–E23C32
2706–E43J32, 2706–E43C32
2706–E43J64, 2706–E43C64
2706–E43J128, 2706–E43C128
2706–E23J16B1, E23C16B1
2706–E23J32B1, 2706–E23C32B1
2706–E43J32B1, 2706–E43C32B1
2706–E43J64B1, 2706–E43C64B1
2706–E43J128B1, 2706–E43C128B1
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Compatible Keyboards
Options and Accessories
The following keyboards are compatible with the DL40 Plus.
Catalog No. Description
6189-KBD1 Industrial Keyboard
6189-KBE1 Industrial Spill-Proof Keyboard
6186-KBM1 Industrial Panel Mount Membrane Keyboard
Note: When used with the DL40 Plus, the Num Lock and Caps Lock
indicators will not illuminate.
Options and accessories for the DL40 Plus are listed below.
Item Description Catalog No.
Offline
Programming
Software
Communication
Cables
120 Volt
Parallel Input
Converter
NEMA
Enclosure
Keyboard Front
Panel Access
Kit
RS-232 Front
Panel Access
Kit
DOS based software to configure the DL40 Plus (Four 3 1/2
inch diskettes).
For connecting the DL40 Plus to a range of PCs and
converters. The 2706–NC13 cable is recommended for
programming from a personal computer.
See Appendix C for detailed information on cables.
Converter to connect 120 VAC input voltages to parallel input
port (2 required for each DL40 Plus)
NEMA Type 12/13 enclosure complete with mounting holes
and cutout for one DL40 Plus display. Access door is
gasketed.
Enclosure for two-line DL40 Plus
Enclosure for four-line DL40 Plus
Panel mount 8-pin DIN keyboard connecter, NEMA 4 panel
access cover, keyboard extension cable
Panel mount 9-pin D shell connector, NEMA 4 panel access
cover, DL40 Plus RS-232 extension cable
2706-LSW
2706-NC12
2706-NC13
2706-NC14
2706-NC15
2706-NG2
2706-NE1
2706-NE2
2706-NKAK1
2706-NDAK2
Repair Parts
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• 2–line front panel assembly, Allen–Bradley part number
W7715680001.
• 4–line front panel assembly, Allen–Bradley part number
W7715680002.
• Battery replacement for the real-time clock, Allen-Bradley
Catalog No. 2711-NB4.
These repair parts are available to replace the front panel faceplate
and graphic overlay assembly or real-time clock battery.
Note: A qualified service technician is required to install these
repair parts.
Using the Onboard Editor to Create
Messages
Chapter Objectives
Programming Options
This chapter shows how to use the Onboard Editor to manage
messages (and message attributes) for the DL40 Plus.
Section Page
Programming Options 2–1
Entering the Onboard Editor 2–2
Exiting the Onboard Editor 2–2
Creating or Editing Messages 2–4
Keyboard Functions 2–5
Inserting Variables in Messages 2–6
Testing Messages 2–9
Message Attributes 2–9
Onboard Editor Options 2–15
Message Queue 2–19
The DL40 Plus supports two methods for managing message files
(messages and the attributes that control the display).
Offline Programmer
To use the programmer you connect a personal computer to the
DL40 Plus. See publication 2706-6.2 for details on how to use the
Offline Programming Software.
Offline Programmer
Computer
DL40 Plus
RS–232
2706–NC13 Cable
Onboard Editor
Use the Onboard Editor with an optional keyboard and front panel
push buttons.
Onboard Editor
DL40 Plus
PC Keyboard
Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–2
Entering the Onboard Editor
Exiting the Onboard Editor
You must enter the Onboard Editor from Run mode or Help mode.
Press
[CTRL] [E] to enter the Onboard Editor.
Use the menu tree on the next page as a guide to onboard editing.
• Press [Y][↵ ] to access a function.
• Press [N][↵ ] to go to the next function.
• Press [Space Bar] to select or toggle through options with
multiple choices.
• After toggling through all the functions in a level, entering [N][↵ ]
returns you to the first function on that level.
Pressing
the Onboard Editor at any time by pressing
four times depending on the current level of the editor.
A complete list of Onboard Editor commands is listed on the inside
back cover of this manual.
Exit the Onboard Editor in one of two ways:
[ESC] returns you to the previous menu level. You can exit
[ESC] one, two, three, or
• To exit and save your work, press [F10], then press [ESC] three
times to return to Run mode.
• To exit without saving any changes, press [ESC], answer [Y][↵ ] to
the confirmation request, then press
will not be asked to confirm your decision if you have not made
any to the message.
[ESC] three more times. You
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Onboard Editor Menu
RUN MODE
[CTRL][E]
Messages?
Yes
Edit
Messages?
Yes
Message
Number
No
No
Message
Attribute
Defaults?
Yes
Display Line
Scroll Message
Print Message
Send Msg to Slave
Wait Time for Msg
Autoclear
Autorepeat
Chain Message
Energize Relay
Send Msg to Stack
Send Time to Stack
Hide Message
Acknowledge Msg
Slave Color
Slave Length
Slave Relay
No
No
Delete
Messages?
Yes
Message
Number
The following diagram provides an overview of the Onboard
Editor’s menu structure.
No
No
Parallel
Port Units
Use
High True
Logic
Using
AC/DC
Converter
Data
Hold Time
Triggering
Port Setup?
Triggering
Port Setup
Message
Format
Variable
Format
[Ctrl] [W]
Format
No
Remote I/O
Units
Bit Trigger
Priority
Size
Always
Send
Clock Data
Return to
Run Mode?
NoYes
Options?
Yes
Run Mode
Newest
Message
on Line 1
Autorun
Message
Number
Background
Message
Number
Special
Message
Start
Number
Message
Queueing
Enable
Time Format
Language Set
Yes
Exit & Save?
Yes
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Creating or Editing Messages
Enter the MESSAGES function [Y][↵ ]. Enter the EDIT MESSAGES
function
[Y][↵ ]. Respond to the EDIT MSG prompt with a new
message number to create a message or an existing message number
to edit a message.
Note: FILE FREE gives you the number of kilobytes remaining in
user Memory.
If there is no memory left, the DL40 Plus will display:
MESSAGE FILE IS FULL
PRESS ANY KEY
If your message exceeds 200 characters (including spaces) the DL40
Plus will display:
MAXIMUM LENGTH MSG
PRESS ANY KEY
Note: You must press the [F10] key to save any active message you
are editing.
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