Rockwell Automation 2706-NP5 User Manual
Allen-Bradley
Dataliner DL5
Series Off-line
ALLEN-BRADLEY
User
Programming
Software
(Cat. No. 2706-NP5)
Manual
Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
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because of the wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons
responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each
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Table of Contents
DL5 Programming Software
User Manual
A–B
Using This Manual
Installing the Software
Cabling Information
Chapter 1
Overview of this Manual 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended Audience 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2
Chapter Objectives 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Begin 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing DL5.EXE 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Systems With 1 Hard and 1 Floppy or Micro Disk Drive 2–2. . . . . . . . . . .
Systems With 1 Floppy or Micro Disk Drive 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3
Chapter Objectives 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cabling Information 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalog No. 2706-NC12 Serial Cable 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalog No. 2706-NC13 Serial Cable 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalog No. 2706-NC14 Serial Cable 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalog No. 2706-NC15 Serial Cable 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running DL5 Off-line Programmer
Chapter 4
Chapter Objectives 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Start Up 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Main Menu 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 1 Baud Rate Selection 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 2 Terminal Mode 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 3 Edit or Create Messages 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming a DL5 File 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a New Message 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing a DL5 File 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing Existing Messages 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1 Help Screen 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting All Files for a DL5 Name 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DL5 Programming Software
User Manual
Running
DL5 Off-line Programmer
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2
3
3
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4
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3
4
Chapter 4
Option 4 Edit Print File Functions 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 5 File Read / Write Functions 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read from DL5 Memory to Disk 4–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write from a Disk to DL5 Memory 4–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option 6 Exit to DOS 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures
Catalog No. 2706-NC12 Cable 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalog No. 2706-NC13 Cable 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalog No. 2706-NC14 Cable 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalog No. 2706-NC15 Cable 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables
Chapter Descriptions 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DL5 Programming Cables 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DL5 Message Attributes 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Special Functions 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter
Overview of this Manual
Contents
A–B
1
Using this Manual
Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. You will
learn about:
• Contents of this manual
• Intended audience
• Conventions used
Table 1.A describes the chapters contained in this manual.
Table 1.A
Chapter Descriptions
Intended Audience
Chapter Title Purpose
1 Using this Manual Provides an overview of the manual.
Describes how to install DL5 off-line
2 Installing the Software
3 Cabling Information
4
No special knowledge is required to use this manual. The user should have
some familiarity with computer and communications terminology.
Running DL5 Off-line Programming
Software
programming software onto your
personal computer.
Describes the cable required to link the
DL5 to your off-line programming
computer.
Describes how to use the off-line
programming software.
1–1
Chapter 1
Using this Manual
Conventions
In this manual, we use the following conventions.
• Screen displays are shown within a rectangular box. For example:
• Keys that you must press on your computer keyboard appear in
capitalized letters within brackets. For example:
Press [END] to return to main menu.
• References to an [ENTER] key refer to the carriage return function of
your keyboard and may appear on your keyboard as RETURN or
.
1–2
Chapter
Installing DL5.EXE
Chapter Objectives
Before You Begin
A–B
2
Installing the Software
This chapter describes how to load the DL5 Off-line Programmer into your
personal computer.
The Off-line Programmer is software for programming DL5 Message
Displays. Using the Off-line Programmer is an efficient way to program
several DL5s with the same message set. The DL5 messages are created
using a personal computer and then downloaded to the display. You can also
receive (upload) messages from a DL5 that has already been programmed.
This software is menu driven with a new screen for each programming step.
It can be used with the following systems:
• Allen-Bradley 1784-T45, -T47, -T50, and -T60 Industrial Computers
• Allen-Bradley 6120 and 6121 Industrial Computers
• Most IBM PC AT and XT or compatible computers
Off-line programming software is supplied on both a 5 1/4 inch floppy disk
and a 3
Use this guide to get acquainted with the interactive programming software
to create and maintain your own library of DL5 message display programs.
This section shows you the procedure for installing the DL5 Off-line
Programmer on your computer. Read the following important information
before getting started on your system.
Important: This software is copyrighted but not copy protected. It is
recommended that you make a copy now and store the original disk in a safe
place. You will need a blank disk.
1
/2 inch micro disk. Be sure you have the disk that fits your system.
2–1
Chapter 2
Installing DL5.EXE
stems
Installing the Software
Installation procedures are given for the following types of computers:
• Systems with 1 Hard and 1 Floppy (or micro) Disk Drive
• Systems with 2 Floppy (or micro) Disk Drives
• Systems with 1 Floppy (or micro) Disk Drive
Use the installation procedure for your type of system.
Sy
with
1 Hard and 1 Floppy
or Micro Disk Drive
Important: The recommended procedure for off-line programming on a
computer with one hard and one floppy or micro disk is to create a single
sub-directory that will store the DL5.EXE file.
Note: This installation procedure is for an IBM AT. Your computer will use
the same or similar prompts and responses.
1. Make sure DOS is ready and that you are working on the hard disk.
Normally the hard disk is the “C” drive, so the DOS prompt C: \ > is
displayed.
Note: Your DOS prompt could be different. See your computer’s DOS
manual.
2. Insert the DL5 off-line programming disk into the floppy drive.
Normally, this is the “A” drive.
3. Type:
4. At the DOS prompt (C: \ >) type:
MD \ DL5 [ENTER]
This step creates a sub-directory on the hard disk for the DL5 program
and files.
CD \ DL5 [ENTER]
2–2
This step puts you into the DL5 sub-directory. While you are in the DL5
sub-directory, your computer will usually give you the sub-directory DOS
prompt (C:\DL5>).
5. At the DOS prompt (C: \DL5>) type:
The Off-line Programmer is now installed on your hard disk in the DL5
sub-directory.
6. Remove the DL5 off-line programming disk from the “A” drive and store
it in a safe place.
7. At the sub-directory DOS prompt (C: \DL5>) type:
off-line programming will begin.
COPY A:DL5.EXE [ENTER]
DL5 [ENTER] and the
Chapter 2
stems
Flopp
Installing the Software
Sy
with 1
or Micro Disk Drive
y
Note: This installation procedure is for an IBM AT. Your computer will use
the same or similar prompts and responses.
Important: The recommended way of using Off-line Programmer on a
computer with a single floppy or micro disk is to create a storage disk for
your DL5 files. Storing files on the DL5 off-line programming disk
restricts the number of files you can create.
ATTENTION: Before you begin this procedure, ”write protect”
your DOS disk by using a write protect tab. See your computer
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user manual.
1. Insert your computer’s “write protected” DOS disk into the disk drive and
turn on the computer.
2. When the DOS prompt (A: \ >) is displayed, remove the DOS disk and
insert the DL5 off-line programming disk.
3. Type:
DL5 [ENTER]
The Off-line Programmer will begin.
4. Before you begin programming, remove the DL5 off-line programming
disk and insert a formatted storage disk.
2–3
Chapter
Chapter Objectives
Cabling Information
A–B
3
Cabling Information
This chapter describes how to connect your computer to a DL5.
You will need a cable to connect your computer’s COM1 serial port to the
RS-232 port on the DL5. The Off-line Programmer automatically uses the
COM1 port for all communication functions including: setting the baud rate
of the DL5, using your computer in Terminal Mode, and reading and writing
files between your computer and the DL5. Consult your computer’s user’s
manual if you are not sure which port is COM1.
We recommend using an Allen-Bradley serial communications cable to
connect your computer to a DL5. These cables provide the 9-pin “D” shell
connections for your DL5’s RS-232 port and a “D” shell connector to plug
into your computer.
There are four cables available for serial communications connections to the
DL5’s serial port. See Table 3.A for catalog numbers.
Table 3.A
DL5 Programming Cables
Computer Cable Port Connector Catalog Number
Allen-Bradley 1745-T45 Industrial Computer,
VT-100, IBM XT, or compatibles.
Allen-Bradley 6121 or T50 Industrial Computer,
IBM AT, or compatibles
Allen-Bradley 6120 Industrial PC/XT Computer Female DB-9 2706-NC14
Allen-Bradley 1770-T1 or
1770-T4 Industrial Terminal.
You can construct your own cable according to the information provided in
this section. The RS-232 serial port is accessible via a 9-pin subminiature
male D-shell connector. The pin connections for cabling between the DL5
and various computer systems are included in this chapter.
NOTE: A shielded cable is recommended to ensure accurate data
transmission.
Female DB-25 2706-NC12
Female DB-9 2706-NC13
Female DB-25 2706-NC15
3–1
Chapter 3
Cabling Information
Abbreviations
Catalog No 2706-NC12
Serial Cable
Table 3.B describes the abbreviations used on the cable diagrams.
Table 3.B
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Signal
CTS Clear to Send
DCD Data Carrier Detect
DSR Data Set Ready
DTR Data Terminal Ready
COM Signal Common
RI Ring Indicator
RTS Request To Send
RXD Received Data
TXD Transmitted Data
Figure 3.1 illustrates the Catalog No. 2706-NC12 communications cable.
Use this cable to connect the DL5 to:
• Allen-Bradley 1745-T45 Terminal
• DEC VT100
• IBM XT or compatible
Figure 3.1
Catalog No. 2706-NC12 Cable
DL5 Serial Port Female
DB-9* Connector
1
DCD
2
TXD
3
RXD
4
DTR
5
COM
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
922RI RI
Allen-Bradley 1745-T45 Terminal
VT100 or IBM XT Serial Port
Female DB-25* Connector
8
DCD
3
RXD
2
TXD
20
DTR
7
COM
6
DSR
4
RTS
5
CTS
1 Chassis
Ground
3–2
* = Gender specified is for the cable connectors.
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