Rockwell Automation 2706-ND1 User Manual

Allen-Bradley

Dataliner DL40 Series Message

User

Display Offline Programming Software

(Cat. No. 2706-ND1)

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.

Dataliner DL40 Series Message Display User Manual

Overview

Introduction to the DL40

Chapter 1

What you need to know 1 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents of This Manual 1 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conventions Used 1 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Publications 1 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2

Overview 2 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Features 2 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Offline Programming Software Option (Catalog Number 2706-ND1) 2 – 2. . . . .

PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough Via DH+ 2 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough Via Ethernet 2 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Support for Extended ASCII Character Set 2 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Onboard Editor 2 – 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send ASCII Data to a PLC Via a Remote I/O Link 2 – 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communications with Any Programmable Controller (Parallel Port Version) 2 – 5

Backup Operations 2 – 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Historical Events Stack 2 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clock Operations 2 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 and RS-485 Ports 2 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Debug Mode (Parallel Port Version) 2 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auxiliary Devices 2 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Background Messages 2 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hidden Messages 2 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Embedded Variables 2 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Mode Selection 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message Chaining 2 – 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustable Parameters for Serial Communications 2 – 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Modes 2 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Run Mode 2 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other Operating Modes 2 – 1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Messages 2 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Requirements for Remote I/O Without PassThrough File Transfers 2 – 12.

System Requirements for Remote I/O PassThrough Using DH+ 2 – 13. . . . . . . . .

System Requirements for Remote I/O PassThrough Using Ethernet 2 – 13. . . . . .

Catalog Numbers 2 – 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compatible Keyboards 2 – 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Options & Accessories 2 – 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing the Software

Chapter 3

Personal Computer Requirements 3 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Package Contents 3 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory Requirements 3 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory Management 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation 3 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Installation

(Without PassThrough file transfers) 3 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Software for DH+ PLC PassThrough 3 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install and Configure Your DH+ Communication Interface Card 3 – 4. . . . . . . .

Install the Offline Programming Software 3 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install and Configure INTERCHANGE 3 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Create CFG_KT.INI File 3 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Software for Ethernet PLC PassThrough 3 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Ethernet Card 3 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install the PC/TCP Software 3 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install the Offline Programming Software 3 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modify CONFIG.SYS & AUTOEXEC.BAT Files 3 – 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restart Your PC 3 – 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configure Your PLC 3 – 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the Program 3 – 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Establishing Initial Communications In Non-Networked Installations 3 – 1 1. . . . . . .

Navigating the Software

The Develop Menu

Chapter 4

Starting the Program 4 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Title Screen & Main Menu Bar 4 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Help 4 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Setup Menu 4 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the Program to Match Your Monitor 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Time & Date 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu Key Control 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shortcut Keys 4 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exiting the Program 4 – 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5

Develop Menu Top Level 5 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

File Selections Screen 5 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Notes 5 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Create New File Pop-up Window 5 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Path Directory Pop-up Window 5 – 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Develop Screen Menu Bar 5 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Messages Menu 5 – 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Edit Message Screen 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message Text Window 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys and Editing Rules 5 – 1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

More about variables 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insert Formatted V ariable With [CTRL][V] 5 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Formatted Variable With [CTRL][F] 5 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insert ASCII or BCD V ariable With [CTRL][W] 5 – 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insert Request for ASCII Input Data With [CTRL][X] 5 – 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insert Time Into a Message With [CTRL][T] 5 – 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insert Date Into a Message With [CTRL][Y] 5 – 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Create New Message 5–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copy (Messages) Screen 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete (Message) Screen 5 – 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Renumber (Messages) Screen 5 – 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Text Search Screen 5 – 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys and Editing Rules 5 – 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modify Message Attributes Screen 5 – 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

More about Attributes 5 – 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display message on what line 5 – 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scroll message 5 – 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print message 5–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send message to Slave (address) number 5 – 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wait time for message 5 – 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clear message automatically 5 – 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Repeat message automatically 5 – 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chain message to another 5 – 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Energize relay 5–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send message to the stack 5 – 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send message time to the stack 5 – 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hide message on display 5 – 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acknowledge message 5 – 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Slave message color 5 – 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Slave message length 5 – 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Echo relay to slave 5 – 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message Attribute Default Screen 5 – 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Options Menu 5 – 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ports Menu 5 – 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 5 – 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 Port Settings 5 – 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-485 Port Settings 5 – 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 Printer Settings 5 – 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 Tape Recorder Settings 5 – 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Triggering Port Settings 5 – 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Verify Menu 5 – 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communications via RS–485 5 – 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communications via RS–232 5 – 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message text window 5 – 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device 5 – 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 5 – 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Transfer Menu

Chapter 6

Transfer Menu Top Level 6 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 6 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 6 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downloading a File Via RS-232 or RS-485 6 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Uploading a File Via RS-232 or RS-485 6 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downloading a File Via Remote I/O (PassThrough) 6 – 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Uploading a File Via Remote I/O (PassThrough) 6 – 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a New Communications File 6 – 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting a Hardware Device 6 – 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Device Parameters for a DH+ Network 6 – 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DH+ Connection Type 6 – 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DH+ Network Access 6 – 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Device Parameters for an Ethernet Network 6 – 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Routing 6–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pushwheel 6 – 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Channel 6 – 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifying an Existing Communications File 6 – 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sending the Time and Date to a DL40 Via RS-232 or RS-485 6 – 19. . . . . . . . . . .

Writing a File to Tape 6–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reading a File from Tape 6 – 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Reports Menu

The Files Menu

Chapter 7

Reports Menu 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 7 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes 7 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Select File Submenu 7 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configure Ports Submenu 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the Print Job 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 8

Files Menu Top Level 8 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special keys 8 – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Select Files Menu 8 – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

File Selections/File Picks Window 8 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copy File(s) 8 – 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copying single files 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copying multiple files 8 – 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete File(s) 8–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rename File(s) 8–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Renaming or moving single files 8 – 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moving multiple files 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Convert DL20 File(s) 8 – 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Converting single files 8 – 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Converting multiple files 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message Display Worksheets

Appendix A

Using the Worksheets A – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Two Line W orksheet A – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Four Line Worksheet A – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of Contents

Dataliner DL40 Series Message Display User Manual

Cables

ASCII Character Sets

Appendix B

2706-NC12 B – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2706-NC13 B – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2706-NC14 B – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2706-NC15 B – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DL40 to Allen-Bradley 1770-SA or -SB Tape Recorder B – 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix C

Standard ASCII Character Set C – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extended ASCII Character Set C – 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

hapter

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Figure 1Table 1

What you need to know

Chapter 1

Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Dataliner DL40 Series Message Display Offline Programming Software User Manual. The topics it covers

include:

• What you need to know

• Contents of the manual

• Conventions used throughout the manual

• Related publications

No special knowledge is required to read this manual or use the DL40 Offline Programming Software (Catalog No. 2706-ND1). However, you should be familiar with the operation of the DL40 and how it will be integrated into your control system before trying to use the Offline Programming Software.

Contents of This Manual

This manual provides the information necessary to use the DL40 Offline Programming Software. Refer to Table 1.A for a summary of this manual’s contents.

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Table 1.A Manual Contents

Chapter

1 Overview Provides an overview of the manual. 2 Introduction to the DL40 Provides an overview of the DL40 Message Display

3 Installing the Software

4 Navigating the Software

5 The Develop Menu

6 The Transfer Menu

7 The Reports Menu 8 The Files Menu Describes the contents and use of the Files menu A B Cables Cable pinout diagrams C ASCII Character Set

Title Purpose

Describes how to install the DL40 Offline Programming Software for a variety of environments

Provides a description of the overall design of the software, including a summary of all menus. Also includes instructions for setting up and exiting the software.

Describes the contents and use of the Develop menu

Describes the contents and use of the Transfer menu

Describes the contents and use of the Reports menu

Message Display

Worksheets

Convenient forms for recording message contents

Summary of ASCII characters and their keyboard codes

Index

Conventions Used

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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 [A] or [Del]. Since the 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 [ENTER], ↵ , or [Rtrn] key.

• The up caret, ^, is the symbol for a control character. Example: ^W is the

symbol for a Control W character. On most computers this character is entered by pressing [Ctrl] and [W] simultaneously.

• In the following chapters we will refer to the Dataliner DL40 Series

Message Display as the DL40.

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Related Publications

Other publications to which you may want to refer include:

• Dataliner DL40 Series Message Display User Manual (Publication

2706–807)

• Keyboard Interface Reader User Manual (Publication 2755-824)

• Keyboard Interface Readers for Bar Code Data Entry Programming

Guide (Publication 2755-824.1)

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Chapter

Figure 2Table 2

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Chapter 2

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This chapter describes some of the key features and operating capabilities of the DL40 message display. Understanding the material presented here will help you use the Offline Programming Software more effectively. Refer to the Dataliner DL40 Message Display User Manual if you need additional information on a particular DL40 capability.

The Bulletin 2706 DL40 Dataliner Message Display is available in two- or four-line configurations (capable of displaying 20 characters per line) in two basic versions:

• Remote I/O. This version is designed to enable two-way communications

with the Allen-Bradley family of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Small Logic Controllers (SLCs). A remote I/O DL40 can appear to the PLC as any size I/O rack (

• Parallel Port. This version is designed to receive 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).

/2, 3/4, or full).

In addition, both versions support:

• RS-485 communications for serial message triggering or slave message

display network communications, or RS-485 networked message file transfers with a PC Computer.

• RS-232 communications for direct message file upload and downloads

from a personal computer operating the DL40 Offline Programming Software (Catalog No. 2705-ND1).

The DL40 stores messages of varying length within its own memory. Each message is identified with a unique message number from 1 to 9999. The stored messages are placed in an internal memory queue when triggered by a command from your control system. They are then run according to attributes you have selected in the DL40 system.

The DL40 can display a wide variety of characters and symbols, including:

• Uppercase letters

• Lowercase letters

• Punctuation

• Special characters from the extended ASCII character set

A person with normal vision can easily read the display from a distance of up to 25 feet.

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Main Features

The DL40 message display is a versatile tool that comes equipped with a full range of high-end programming and performance features. A summary of those features appears below.

Table 2.A Summary of DL40 capabilities

Capability

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 Extended ASCII character set support Yes Yes Onboard editor 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 Communications with any programmable controller No Yes Backup operations Yes Yes Customizable historical events stack Yes Yes Clock operations Yes Yes RS-232 and RS-485 ports Yes Yes

Remote I/O

Version

Parallel Port

Version

Debug Mode No Yes Support for auxiliary devices such as slave displays and

printers Background messages Yes Yes Hidden messages Yes Yes Embedded variables Yes Yes Data mode selection Yes Yes Message chaining Yes Yes Adjustable parameters for serial communications Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Offline Programming Software Option (Catalog Number 2706-ND1)

You can easily and quickly create and edit application files using this offline programming utility. You can use its interactive menus on a personal computer to create messages, set message attributes, and download to one or more DL40 message displays.

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Figure 2.1 Easy to understand, menu–driven interface that helps guide you through the program

Create Message editing screen Set Message Attributes window

Download Message Files screen

Convert DL20 files for use with a DL40

PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough Via DH+

PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough allows you to upload and download message files from a computer to a DL40 connected by remote I/O to a programmable Logic Controller on the DH+ link. There is no need to connect separate wiring from the computer to the DL40. PassThrough is available only on Series D or higher DL40 message displays. A summary of compatible PLCs appears on page 2 – 13.

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Figure 2.2 Remote I/O PassThrough via DH+

PLC-5/XX Series

Computer

DH+ Network

Remote I/O Link

DL40

Remote I/O Link

DL40DL40

PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough Via Ethernet

PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough allows you to upload and download message files from a computer to a DL40 connected by remote I/O to a programmable Logic Controller on the Ethernet link. There is no need to connect separate wiring from the computer to the DL40. PassThrough is available only on Series D or higher DL40 message displays. A summary of compatible PLCs appears on page 2 – 13.

Figure 2.3 Remote I/O PassThrough via Ethernet

PLC-5/XX Series

Computer

Ethernet Network

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Remote I/O Link

DL40

Remote I/O Link

DL40DL40

Support for Extended ASCII Character Set

The extended ASCII character set allows you to create messages in alternate languages such as French, German, Italian, and Spanish with the Offline Programming Software (Revision 2.0 or greater) and displayed on a DL40 (Revision 2.0 or greater).

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Onboard Editor

The onboard editor lets you create or edit messages, select message attributes, and set options and variable formats on a Version 2.XX or later DL40 message display using any of a number of standard keyboards.

Send ASCII Data to a PLC Via a Remote I/O Link

Using Remote I/O communications, you can send ASCII data to your PLC. Simply attach an IBM compatible keyboard to the DL40 message display, and you can enter parts numbers, badge numbers, and similar information as required. The DL40 processes and displays the information, and then sends it on to the controller.

You can enter bar code data using a wedge attached to an Allen-Bradley bar code scanner. The DL40 displays scanned bar code information, then sends the data to the PLC through the Remote I/O. Refer to Publications 2755-824 and 2755-824.1 for information on applications using Allen-Bradley wedges.

You can establish similar communications over an RS-485 link.

Communications with Any Programmable Controller (Parallel Port Version)

The DL40 can accept information from any programmable controller over a total of 20 input lines (16 data and 4 strobe lines).

Parallel Port versions of the DL40 also have a 12 VDC terminal that can be used to power outputs that pull data and strobe lines high.

Backup Operations

You can archive DL40 applications files in a number of ways.

Table 2.B Backup options by configuration

DL40 w/Offline

Backup Medium

Allen-Bradley plug-in memory module

Cat. No. 2706-NMM16 (16K byte) Cat. No. 2706-NMM32 (32K byte) Cat. No. 2706-NMM64 (64K byte)

DL40

Yes No

Programming

Software

Personal computer hard disk No Yes Floppy disk or micro diskette No Yes Tape on Allen-Bradley data recorder

Cat. No. 1770-SA Cat. No. 1770-SB

Yes Yes

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Historical Events Stack

With the DL40’s Historical Events Stack you can record the occurrence and sequence of some or all of the messages or variable data values that have been triggered and/or displayed. The 16K bytes of memory available for this record will hold about 1,000 events. You can view this record on the DL40 itself, or obtain a printout for offline reference.

Clock Operations

The DL40 contains a real-time battery-backed clock that will keep accurate time even when power is removed from the unit. The DL40 can display the current time and/or date in either AM/PM or 24-hour military format.

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.

You can set the DL40 internal clock from the front panel menus, from a PLC, or through the Offline Programming Software.

RS-232 and RS-485 Ports

The DL40 has both an RS-232 and RS-485 port. The RS-232 port can be used to:

• upload or download message files from a computer

• print messages and/or Historical Event Stack contents

• upload or download message files using a data (tape) recorder

The RS-485 port can be used to:

• trigger messages with or without variable data content

• multi-drop upload or download message files from a personal computer

• send messages to slave message displays

• send ASCII data entered via keyboard or wedge to RS-485 link

Debug Mode (Parallel Port Version)

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Auxiliary Devices

You can connect a variety of useful auxiliary devices to the DL40 message display as needed to meet your own unique needs.

• Slave displays. You can address up to 126 DL10 or DL50 slave displays

over an RS-485 network at distances up to 2,500 feet (762 m) from the originating DL40. You can also control the annunciation relay on remote 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. A serial printer allows you obtain a hard copy of the Historical

Events Stack or a listing of the internal application file itself. The time and date that a message was triggered can be included on the stack printout if you so desire. You can also set message attributes so that triggered messages will be sent via RS-232 immediately to the printer.

• Alarms. The alarm relay permits an external remote alarm or warning

light to be activated and deactivated. Individual message attributes can be set to energize or de-energize the alarm relay contacts

ATTENTION: The DL40 alarm relay should be used for annunciation purposes only. It may not be used for control

applications.

Background Messages

You can specify a background message that will be displayed whenever the DL40 has no other triggered messages in the queue to run.

Hidden Messages

You can also create hidden messages which will not appear on the DL40 display or have any affect on what is being displayed, but can be sent to a slave display, printed, or stored on the Historical Events Stack.

Embedded Variables

The messages you create on the DL40 can contain variable data in response to changing data input. 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 DL40’s internal battery-backed real-time clock.

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Data Mode Selection

When using the DL40 message display, you can select from 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.

Message Chaining

The DL40 allows you to create a chain of messages for display in sequence. Only the first event in the chain need be triggered from outside. Then each message in the chain can trigger the next until the complete sequence has run.

Adjustable Parameters for Serial Communications

With the DL40 you can configure RS-232 or RS-485 port parameters as needed for compatibility with printers, data recorders, slave displays, or control computers. Configurable parameters include:

• Baud Rate. Available baud rates include:

300 4800 1200 9600 2400 19200

• Parity. You can transmit data with:

Odd parity Even parity No parity

• Handshake. You can choose from:

Software Hardware None

• Data Bits per Character. Either 7 or 8

• Null Count. From 0 to 255

• Page Width. Between 20 and 132 characters

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Operating Modes

The DL40 Message Display offers a number of operating modes from which to choose. Each provides you with the tools you need to perform a different set of functions. The following paragraphs and the tables that accompany them provide a brief overview of the various operating mode options available to you.

Refer to the DL40 Series Dataliner Message Display User Manual (Publication 2706–807) for additional information on any of the DL40’s operating modes.

Run Mode

Run Mode is the normal operating mode for the DL40. In Run Mode messages are triggered for display on the DL40 and (if desired) on slave message displays.

The Remote I/O version of the DL40 always comes up in the Run Mode after reset. The Parallel Port version does, too, except when the message display’s Run Mode/Debug DIP switch is set to Debug.

Remote I/O DL40s offer four types of Run Modes:

• Message/Variable/Slave

• Message/Variable

• Message List

• Bit Trigger

Parallel Port DL40s offer two types of Run Modes:

• Message/Variable/Slave

• Message List

You can select the type of run mode you want as an Option using the Onboard Editor or Offline Programming Software.

Table 2.C and Table 2.D provide an overview of the differences among Run Mode Types. You can find a complete discussion of Run Modes and Run Mode Types in the DL40 Series Dataliner Message Display User Manual (Publication 2706–807).

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Table 2.C Summary of Remote I/O Run Mode Types

Feature

Message/Variable/Slave

Run Mode

Message/Variable Run

Mode

Trigger messages Trigger a message with 1 to 40 variables, depending on rack

size, trigger method, and variable type

Triggering method



/4 rack – Block Transfer

only

/2, 3/4, full rack – Discrete



 Discrete I/O or Block Transfer  Keyboard Port  RS-485 link

I/O or Block Transfer

 Keyboard  RS-485 link

Send messages to slave display

Slave address for each message can be specified

Slave address specified as a Message Attribute

with message trigger. (Overrides address specified as Message Attribute)

Send variables to place in message

 Up to 10 (16 bit) binary or (4 digit) BCD  Up to 20 (8 bit) ASCII  Up to 40 (4 bit) BCD

Variable types Binary – Signed and Unsigned BCD

ASCII Handshaking Yes Diagnostic code sent to PLC Yes

Message List Run Mode Bit Trigger Run Mode

Triggers a message list of up to 20 messages in Round Robin Order

Triggers a Priority Message and up to 496 messages in Priority and/or Round Robin Order

 Discrete I/O or Block

Transfer

 Keyboard (for Priority

Message only)

 RS-485 link (for Priority

Message only)

Not Applicable

Message acknowledgement Yes Input and display of ASCII

Up to 20 ASCII characters input data (via keyboard port)

Return ASCII input data to PLC via Remote I/O port

Return ASCII input data via

 Discrete I/O – Up to 12 characters, depending on rack size

 Block Transfer – Up to 20 characters, independent of rack size

Up to 20 characters, independent of rack size RS-485 port

Put message on Historical

Yes Events Stack

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Feature

Trigger messages Trigger a message with 1 to 40

Triggering method

Send messages to slave display Slave address for each message

Send variables to place in message

Variable types Binary – Signed and Unsigned BCD

Message acknowledgement Yes Input and display of ASCII input

data (via keyboard port) Return ASCII input data via

RS-485 port Put message on Historical Events

Stack

Message/Variable/Slave Run

Mode

variables, depending on rack size, trigger method, and variable type

 Parallel Port  Keyboard Port  RS-485 link

can be specified with message trigger. (Overrides address specified as Message Attribute)

 Up to 10 (16 bit) binary or (4

digit) BCD

 Up to 20 (8 bit) ASCII  Up to 40 (4 bit) BCD

ASCII

Up to 20 ASCII characters

Up to 20 characters

Yes

Message List Run Mode

Triggers a message list of up to 20 messages in Round Robin Order

Slave address specified as a Message Attribute

Not Applicable

Other Operating Modes

In addition to the Run Modes described above, the DL40 offers the following operating modes:

• Help Mode

• Historical Recall Mode

• Remote Program Mode

• Backup Mode

• Set RS-232/RS-485 Port Mode

• Clock Mode

• Print Mode

• Debug Mode (on parallel port versions only)

Note: The DL40 display will read Remote Program Mode whenever you download using the Offline Programming Software.

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Special Messages

Triggering Special Messages gives you the ability to monitor and control certain functions of the DL40 without leaving Run Mode. These messages normally occupy Message Numbers 901 to 916. You can move Special Messages to Message Number 1 to 16, or disable them with the Offline Programming Software or Onboard Editor. You will find a complete explanation of Special Messages in the DL40 User Manual.

Special Messages include:

Table 2.E Summary of Special Messages

Message Number

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) Print Historical Events Stack – Frequency of Occurrence 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

Send Time to PLC Send Date to PLC

Content

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The following is a list of PLCs and SLCs that are applicable for Remote I/O communications with the DL40 message display.

• 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 Transfers require Series B or later scanner.

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System Requirements for Remote I/O PassThrough Using DH+

The following tables list the Allen-Bradley PLCs and computer interface boards that are applicable for PassThrough file transfers with the DL40 message display over a DH+ link.

Table 2.F Applicable PLC types for PassThrough file transfers over DH+

PLC Types

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

Table 2.G Applicable interface boards and modules for PassThrough file transfers over DH+

Series Revision

A B

E or later

B or later

System Requirements for Remote I/O PassThrough Using Ethernet

Catalog No.

1784-KT 1784-KTX 1784-KL Interface board for Allen-Bradley 1784-T45 or -T47 1784-KT2 Interface module for IBM PS2 1770-KF2 Serial to DH+ interface module 1784-PCMK

➀

Requires 2706-ND1 Series D Version 3.0, which includes Interchange drivers.

/2-slot interface board

PCMCIA interface board

Description

➀

The following table lists the Allen-Bradley PLCs that are applicable for PassThrough file transfers with the DL40 message display over an Ethernet link.

Table 2.H Applicable PLC types for PassThrough file transfers over Ethernet

PLC Types

PLC 5/40E

PLC 5/60E PLC 5/80E All All

Series Revision

A B

E or later

B or later

PLC 5/250 All All

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Use one of the Allen-Bradley Ethernet computer interface boards (or its equivalent) for PassThrough file transfers.

• Catalog Number 6628-A5

• Catalog Number 6628-A7

Catalog Numbers

Compatible Keyboards

DL40 Message Displays are available with varying amounts of memory in either two- or four-line versions.

Table 2.I Product Identification and Catalog Numbers

Description

Two Line Display 16 K Message

Two Line Display 32 K Message

Four Line Display 32 K Message

Four Line Display 64 K Message

Four Line Display 128 K Message

Memory Size

Memory

The following keyboards are compatible with the DL40 Message Display.

Table 2.J Applicable keyboards for use with the DL40 Message Display

Remote I/O

Communication Version

Catalog Number

2706–E23J16B1 2706–E23J16

2706–E23J32B1

2706–E43J32B1

2706–E43J64B1

2706–E43J128B1

Parallel Communication

Port Versions Catalog

Number

2706–E23J32

2706–E43J32

2706–E43J64

2706–E43J128

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6120 & 6121 1784-T50 Allen-Bradley industrial terminal keyboard

1784-T60 Allen-Bradley industrial terminal keyboard

Allen-Bradley industrial computer standard keyboards

IBM-PC or compatible -XT, -AT standard keyboard IBM-PC or compatible -PC enhanced keyboard

Description

NOTE: When used with the DL40, the Num Lock and Caps Lock indicators will not illuminate. We recommend you use the 1784-T60 terminal with Num Lock turned off.

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Options & Accessories

The following options and accessories are available from Allen-Bradley for the DL40 message display.

Table 2.K Options and accessories for the DL40 message display

Item

Offline

Programming

Software

Memory

Modules

Communication

Cables

120 Volt

Parallel Input

Converter

NEMA

Enclosure

Keyboard Front

Panel Access

Kit

RS-232 Front Panel Access

Kit

Three 31/2 inch micro diskettes 2706-ND1

Solid state backup for files and messages 16 Kbyte

For connecting the DL40 to a range of PCs, converters, and recorders. Refer to Appendix B for detailed information on

cables.

Converter to connect 120 VAC input voltages to parallel input port (2 required for each DL40)

NEMA Type 12/13 enclosure complete with mounting holes and cutout for one DL40 display. Access door is gasketed.

Enclosure for two-line DL40 Enclosure for four-line DL40

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 RS-232 extension cable

Description Catalog No.

2706-NMM16 32 Kbyte 64 Kbyte

2706-NMM32

2706-NMM64

2706-NC12 2706-NC13 2706-NC14 2706-NC15

2706-NG2

2706-NE1 2706-NE2

2706-NKAK1

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Personal Computer Requirements

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This chapter tells you how to install the DL40 Offline Programming Software on your computer. It also explains the basic steps required to configure your system for use with PassThrough on systems equipped with an Allen-Bradley PLC capable of Remote I/O PassThrough file transfers.

The minimum equipment required to install and run the Offline Programming Software consists of an IBM compatible personal computer (PC) with:

• a 386 (or higher) processor

• 640K RAM

• one 3

• a hard disk with at least 1 Megabyte of available space

• one open serial port (COM1 or COM2)

• one open printer port (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, LPT4, COM1, or COM2) for

• a printer

/2 inch micro diskette drive

printing messages

Package Contents

Memory Requirements

In addition to this manual, the Offline Programming Software package consists of three disks and a number of documents. They include:

• a disk labeled DL40 Offline Programmer

• a disk labeled DL40 PassThrough

• a disk labeled INTERCHANGE DOS Runtime

After installing the software your PC will contain a DL40.EXE and a DL40.STP file to run the Offline Programming Software, as well as a PS.HLP file containing online help. If you install the PassThrough

capability you will also have the PassThrough files and their companion TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) server files.

Important: In order for the Offline Programming Software to operate without generating warning messages about memory limitations, your computer needs a minimum available memory of 570K RAM. Editing a 128K message file requires the full 570K. Smaller message files will require less computer memory.

With DOS versions prior to 5.0, use the CHKDSK↵ command at the DOS prompt to determine the available conventional RAM on your system. The

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available conventional RAM will be reported in bytes. Your system must have 583,680 or more free bytes RAM to run the Offline Programming Software and edit large application files.

With DOS versions 5.0 or higher, use CHKDSK ↵ or the MEM↵ command to accomplish the same task. (The MEM ↵ commands reports more quickly and in greater detail than does CHKDSK ↵ .) The value reported for free conventional memory must be at least 570K.

The following table gives RAM recommendations for creating and editing message files and requirements for using PassThrough. If your computer has less than the required bytes free, reduce the number of memory resident programs (communications programs, mouse drivers, etc.) your computer is running. For additional information on increasing the amount of available memory, refer to the configuration section of your computer’s DOS manual.

Table 3.A PC memory requirements for typical activities

Memory Management

Function

Create and edit message files

PLC–5 PassThrough w/DH+

PLC–5 PassThrough w/Ethernet

For a

DL40 with 16 or 32Kbyte

message memory

DL40 with 64Kbyte

message memory

DL40 with 128Kbyte

message memory

PLC–5 with a DH+

Communications Interface Card

PLC–5 with an Ethernet

Communications Interface Card &

FTP’s PC/TCP Software

CHKDSK

bytes free

460,000 bytes

(recommended)

500,000 bytes

(recommended)

580,000 bytes

(recommended)

515,000 bytes

(required)

515,000 bytes

(required)

Your PC’s system configuration at startup can affect the amount of RAM available for use by the Offline Programming Software. DOS offers a number of options that can help increase the amount of RAM available to programs.

With DOS versions 5.0 or earlier you can maximize available RAM by editing your CONFIG.SYS file. Your CONFIG.SYS should contain text lines similar the following:

DOS=HIGH, UMB DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS BUFFERS=10 FILES=10 STACKS=9,128

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In the example above, the BUFFERS, FILES, and STACKS values are set to low values to conserve RAM for program operation.

Important: The line DOS=HIGH, UMB should be used only with DOS

versions 5.0 or higher.

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DOS version 6.0 introduced the MEMMAKER command, which automates memory management and can often free large amounts of RAM. DOS 6.0 and higher versions also allow you to create multiple configuration files from which to choose at startup. This feature can prove useful on PCs used for programming the DL40 as well as other activities.

Refer to your DOS user manuals for information on creating and editing CONFIG.SYS files, techniques for optimizing memory, and using multiple configuration files on a single PC.

Installation

Basic Installation (Without PassThrough file transfers)

The Offline Programming Software can be installed and run in any of three distinct environments:

• without PassThrough file transfers

• with PassThrough file transfers over a DH+ link

• with PassThrough file transfers over an Ethernet link

Installation of the basic Offline Programming Software is the same for all three environments. You will have to perform additional steps to install PassThrough capability on either a DH+ or Ethernet link.

Use the following procedure to install the basic Offline Programming Software files on an IBM PC. Note that prompts appearing here represent a typical PC. The prompts you see on your computer may vary slightly from those shown here.

1 Start your computer and log on to the hard disk (normally you will see the

DOS prompt C:>). Note: Depending on your installation, your DOS prompt may be

different.

2 Insert the DL40 Offline Programmer disk into the micro drive. Most often

this will be the A: drive.

3 At the DOS prompt (C:>), type:

A:INSTALL↵

4 Follow the onscreen installation prompts until installation is complete and

the C:> prompt reappears. Note: If the Offline Programming Software program is already on disk, you will be able to overwrite the program during installation.

5 The installation procedure automatically creates a default sub–directory

which contains the Offline Programming Software program. By default that directory is DL40. Change to that directory by typing:

CD\DL40↵

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Installing the Software for DH+ PLC PassThrough

If you are using a DH+ link and want to enable PLC PassThrough file transfers, you must perform the following additional steps after completing the basic installation described above.

The following paragraphs outline only the most essential information required to install and use PassThrough file transfers on a DH+ link. Refer to the instructions that came with your DH+ add-in board.

Install and Configure Your DH+ Communication Interface Card

Install and configure your DH+ communication interface card. Refer to the instructions that came with the card for information on how to install and configure it. As of the date this manual was prepared, the following DH+ cards are supported by the Offline Programming Software:

– 1784-PCMK – 1784-KL – 1770-KF2 – 1784-KT – 1784-KT2 – 1784-KTX

Important: Be sure to record the IRQ and Card address for each interface

card. You will need to know them later in the configuration process.

Install the Offline Programming Software

Perform the basic installation procedure described earlier in this chapter to install the Offline Programming Software on your personal computer.

Install and Configure INTERCHANGE

Your Offline Programming Software package contains a runtime version of Allen-Bradley’s INTERCHANGE software and a number of other files. Installation of this package is required to perform PassThrough over a DH+ network device.

INTERCHANGE software is an Application-Programming Interface (API) that provides a host computer running the MS-DOS operating system with a library of executable commands. INTERCHANGE software lets multiple applications share a single common interface module to communicate with various devices on DH+ and/or DH-485 networks.

Use the following procedure to install INTERCHANGE:

1 Insert the INTERCHANGE disk into your 3 2 Start the automated installation procedure by typing:

A:INTCHG↵

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