Rockwell Automation 2707-NP User Manual

Allen-Bradley

DTAM Programming

Programming

Software

Catalog No. 2707-NP

Manual

Important User Information

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DT AM Programming Software User Manual

Using this Manual

Installing / Running DTAM Programming Software

Chapter 1

Objectives 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Intended Audience 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conventions 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Publications 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2

Chapter Objectives 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction to DTAM Programming Software 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software Requirements 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Firmware Compatibility 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performing Firmware Upgrade with Older Software Versions 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Requirements 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication Cables 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Making a Backup Copy 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation Files 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing DT AM Programming Software 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Running DPS 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu Conventions 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Building Conventions 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cursor Status Line 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moving Around Screens 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linking Application Screens 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Designing DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro Applications

Creating or Editing an Application File

Chapter 3

Objectives 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DT AM Plus / DTAM Micro Comparison 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DT AM Plus / DTAM Micro File Types 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Types and Data Formats 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLC Data Formats 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SLC Data Formats 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Scaling 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application Example 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Example Application Description 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Designing an Application 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4

Chapter Objectives 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opening Menu 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Edit Application File 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Save Application File 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Screen Builder

Creating Menu and Sub-Menu Screens

Chapter 5

Chapter Objectives 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Builder 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessing Screen Types 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Editing Screen Displays 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copying Screens 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Other Screens 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clearing Screens 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inserting the Time or Date 5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exiting Screen Builder 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6

Chapter Objectives 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu Screens 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Menu Screens 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sub-Menu Screens 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Building a Menu 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Menu and Sub-Menu Screen Builder 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Menu Screen 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating Data Display Screens

Creating Data Entry Screens

Chapter 7

Chapter Objectives 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Displays 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scaling 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Display Screen Builder 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Display Screen 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display Register Format Selections 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 8

Chapter Objectives 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Entry Screens 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scaling 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Entry Screen Builder 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Data Entry Screen 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Entry Register Format Selections 8–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Creating Security Screens

Creating Recipe Screens

Creating Bar Graph Screens

Chapter 9

Chapter Objectives 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security Screens 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Security Screen Builder 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Security Screen 9–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 10

Chapter Objectives 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recipe Screens 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recipe Screen Builder 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Recipe Screen 10–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 11

Chapter Objectives 1 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bar Graph Screens 11–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bar Graph Screen Builder 11–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Graph Display Range 11–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Bar Graph Screen 1 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bar Graph Register Format Selections 1 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linking Menu and Application Screens

Creating Alarm Screens

Chapter 12

Chapter Objectives 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linking Application Screens 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linking Menu Screens 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Linking Guidelines 12–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application Screen Linking Function Keys 12–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu and Sub-Menu Linkage Display 12–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linking a Menu 12–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linking Example 12–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 13

Chapter Objectives 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alarm Screens 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alarm Screen Builder 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating an Alarm Screen 13–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table of Contents

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Entering DTAM Configuration Data

Chapter 14

Chapter Objectives 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Parameters 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessing Configuration Data 14–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Update Interval 14–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DT AM Advisor 14–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advisor Operation 14–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Time Synchronization 14–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Master Security Code 14–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Security Screen 14–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Port Parameters 14–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SLC Hardware Parameters 14–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SLC Com Port Setup 14–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SLC 500 Slot Configuration 14–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Max Node Address 14–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SLC 500 Node Address 14–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DT AM Node Address 14–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advisor Update Rate 14–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLC Hardware Parameters 14–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PLC Com Port Setup 14–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RIO port Setup with Remote I/O Operating System 14–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Com Port Setup with DevieNet Operating System 14–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advisor Update Rate 14–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DTAM Plus Background Monitor

DTAM Micro Function Key Builder

Chapter 15

Chapter Objectives 15-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Background Monitor 15-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Background Monitor Screen 15-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Background Monitor 15-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Background Monitor Register Selections 15-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 16

Chapter Objectives 16–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Function Key Options 16–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Write Mode 16–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Function Key Builder 16–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linking Screens to Function Keys 16–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assigning Bit Write Functions 16–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of Contents

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DTAM Plus Print Form Builder

DTAM Plus ASCII Bar Code Input

Transferring / Printing Application Files

Chapter 17

Chapter Objectives 17–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Form Builder 17–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Control 17–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Form Builder Function Keys 17–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Printer Form 17–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Forms 16 Bit Binary Data 17–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 18

Chapter Objectives 18–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ASCII Input 18–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Allen-Bradley Bar Code Message Formats 18–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating an ASCII Entry Display 18–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering Data with a Bar Code Scanner 18–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 19

Chapter Objectives 19–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upload / Download DIP Switch Settings 19–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication Cables 19–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Setup 19–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Setup 19–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downloading an Application 19–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Uploading an Application 19–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Application Files 19–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrading the Operating System

ASCII Character Set

Application and Screen Worksheets

PLC-5 Mnemonics in DPS

Chapter 20

Chapter Objectives 20–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrading the Operating System 20–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A

ASCII Table A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to Program Supported ASCII Characters A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix B

Application and Screen Worksheets B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix C

Table of Contents

DT AM Programming Software User Manual

Data Formats

Appendix D

Data Formats D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Format D–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Bit Signed Integer D–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Bit Unsigned Integer D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Bit BCD D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Bit HEX (Hexadecimal) D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 Bit Unsigned Integer D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 Bit BCD (Binary Coded Decimal) D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 Bit HEX (Hexadecimal) D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 Bit Floating Point (PLC Controllers Only) D–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DT AM Micro Floating Point Numbers D–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ASCII D–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter

Objectives

A–B

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

• Related publications

The following table lists the contents of each chapter:

Chapter Title Purpose

1 Using this Manual

5 Using Screen Builder

8 Creating Data Entry Screens

9 Creating Security Screens

10 Creating Recipe Screens

11 Creating Bar Graph Screens

13 Creating Alarm Screens

Installing/Running DTAM Programming Software

Designing DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro Applications

Creating and Editing an Application File

Creating Menu and Sub-Menu Screens

Creating Data Display Screens

Linking Menu and Application Screens

Provides a brief overview of the manual structure, intended use, and conventions.

Describes how to install DPS on your computer. Basic software operating functions are described.

Describes the differences and similarities between DTAM Micro and DTAM Plus applications.

Describes how to open, edit, and save new or existing application files.

Describes how to use Screen Builder to create application screens.

Describes how to create menu and sub-menu displays.

Describes how to display the actual or scaled contents of a controller address.

Describes how to create a screen that allows an operator to write data to a controller address.

Describes how to create screens that restrict operator access to parts of an application.

Describes how to create screens that write data to multiple controller addresses from a single screen.

Describes how to create a data display using a bar graph.

Describes how to link all of the application screens into a logical sequence.

Describes how to create screens that warn an operator of abnormal operating conditions.

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Chapter

14 Entering Configuration Data

18 ASCII Bar Code Input

Appendix A ASCII Display Characters

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D PLC-5 Mnemonics in DPS

Appendix E Data Formats

Index

DTAM Plus Background Monitor

DTAM Micro Function Key Builder

DTAM Plus Printer Form Builder

Transferring / Printing Application Files

Upgrading the Operating System

Application and Screen Worksheets

Using a BASIC Module With An SLC

Title Purpose

Describes how to enter configuration data that allows the DTAM to communicate with a controller.

Describes how to monitor controller addresses for displaying alarm or generating printouts on the DTAM Plus.

Describes how to assign screen navigation or bit write functions to the DTAM Micro function keys.

Describes how to create a DTAM Plus printer form.

Describes how to input data into a data entry register using a bar code scanner.

Describes how to transfer applications between a personal computer and the DTAM Plus or DTAM Micro.

Describes how to upgrade the DTAM Micro and DTAM Plus operating systems.

The character set supported by the DTAM Micro and DTAM Plus.

Worksheets assist in the design of an application and individual screens.

Describes how to use the SLC BASIC module with a DTAM Plus AB BASIC operating system.

Reference section for PLC mnemonic codes used for addressing.

Description of the data formats used by SLC and PLC controllers.

Intended Audience

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The DTAM Programming Software does not require special programming knowledge. It is menu driven and generates a DTAM Plus, DTAM Micro or MicroView program based on your menu selections and data entries.

If you are creating an application for a DTAM Plus or Micro, you should be familiar with the user manuals. Refer to related publications on page 1–4.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

• Keys that you press on your personal computer keyboard are enclosed in

brackets [ ]. For example: [Esc] refers to the Escape key

• Keys that an operator would press on the DTAM Micro or DTAM Plus

are also enclosed in brackets but are bold [ ]. For example: [F1] refers to the F1 function key on the DTAM Micro.

• [Return] refers to the carriage return key of your computer keyboard.

This key may appear on your keyboard as [Enter] or [

• This manual describes how to use the DTAM programming software for

both DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro applications. DTAM Plus screens are shown for most examples, these illustrations also apply to the DTAM Micro unless noted.

DTAM Plus shown but also applies to DTAM Micro.

• DPS refers to DTAM Programing Software (Catalog No. 2707-NP, Series

J or later)

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Related Publications

The following publications may be required for additional reference.

DT AM Plus and DTAM Micro Publications

Publication / Catalog

Number

2707-800 DTAM Plus User Manual 2707-803 DTAM Micro User Manual 2707-802 Getting Started With the DTAM Plus

SLC Publications

Publication / Catalog

Number

1747-6.21

1747-6.2

1746-6.1

1746-6.2

1746-6.3

SLC 500 Fixed Hardware Style

Installation and Operation Manual SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style

Installation and Operation Manual

SLC 500 BASIC Module

Design and Integration Manual

Development Software Programming Manual

Language Reference Manual

Title

SLC 500 BASIC

PLC-5 Publications

Publication / Catalog

Number

1785-6.2.1 1785 PLC-5 Programmable Controllers Design Manual

1785-6.1 PLC-5 Instruction Set Reference

1785-6.6.1

1785-7.1 PLC-5 Programmable Controllers Quick Reference

Title

PLC-5 Family Programmable Controllers Hardware

Installation Manual

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Chapter

Chapter Objectives

A–B

Installing / Running DTAM Programming Software

This chapter describes how to install the DPS software. Menu and screen conventions are also provided.

Section Page

Introduction to DTAM Programming Software 2–1 System Requirements 2–2 Communications Cable 2–2 Making a Backup Copy 2–2 Installation Files 2–2 Installing DTAM Programming Software 2–3 Running DPS 2–6 Menu Conventions 2–9 Screen Building Conventions 2–10 Cursor Status Line 2–11 Moving Around Screens 2–11 Linking Application Screens 2–11

Introduction to DTAM Programming Software

Software Requirements

Firmware Compatibility

The DTAM Programming Software (DPS) is a self-prompting, menu driven package that allows you to create and edit applications for the DTAM Plus or DTAM Micro operator terminals. DPS does not require any programming knowledge.

DTAM Plus Series C and later versions require 2707-NP Programming Software release 7.0 and later.

DTAM Micro Series C and later versions require 2707-NP Programming Software release 8.0 and later.

Because of the hardware enhancements made to the DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro products, a minimum level of firmware is required for these products to operate with the programming software. Previous series of these products have not been released with the newer firmware required. As a precaution:

You should upgrade the software for the DTAM Micro or DTAM Plus to Version 9.0 or above.

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Performing Firmware Upgrade with Older Software Versions

System Requirements

Communication Cables

The incompatibility between firmware and hardware causes the screen to go blank and no communications with the SLC/PLC will occur. You must then upgrade the firmware to the latest level available before the DTAM will respond again.

Verify your computer is properly configured with the following:

• IBM PC/AT or 100% compatible

• 640K RAM (minimum)

• One or two diskette drives (720K minimum)

• One fixed (hard) disk drive recommended. Required if only one diskette

drive is present.

• DOS version 3.2 or later

• Serial communications port (COM1 or COM2)

RS-232C or RS-485

• Monochrome or color monitor (color monitor is recommended).

You need an upload/download cable (Catalog No. 2707-NC2) or (Catalog No. 2707- NC5) to connect the computer to the DTAM Plus or DTAM Micro communications port. If you have a DTAM Plus Remote I/O version with only a printer port, you will need to use cable (Catalog No. 2707-NC2) with a gender adapter. Refer to the DTAM Plus/Micro User Manuals for download/upload cabling information.

Making a Backup Copy

Installation Files

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Make a backup copy of the DTAM programming software diskette. Insert the supplied disk into the diskette drive and use either the DISKCOPY or COPY command of your installed DOS version. Refer to your DOS manual for information and procedures regarding these commands.

After you have created a duplicate disk, store the original in a safe place and use the backup disk for normal operations.

The files on the installation disk are compressed and remain compressed until they are installed. Once installed, the following files are contained in the subdirectory:

DPS.EXE - DTAM Programming Software DPS_CFG.EXE - Utility for changing software license information. DPS_900.SLB - Operating systems for the DTAM Plus or DTAM Micro.

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Installing DTAM Programming Software

This section shows how to install the software on a personal computer with at least 1 hard disk drive and 1 floppy disk drive. The software is supplied

on 3

/2 inch disks.

1. Turn on your computer. Your computer prompt will display the currently active drive: A:, B:, or C:

2. Insert the DPS installation disk into the floppy drive.

3. Select the drive containing the disk (A: or B:) and press [Return]. Normally this is the A: drive.

C:> A: [Return] A:>

4. Type install and press [Return] to start the installation.

A:> install [Return] The following screen appears:

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Installing DTAM Programming Software

☞ You cannot install the DPS soft-

ware on the same drive on which the Install program resides.

5. Press any key (other than [Esc]) to continue. This screen appears.

6. Use the ["][#] arrow keys to highlight the drive on which you want to install DPS and then press [Return]. The default drive is C:

This screen appears.

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☞ You can specify another

directory. The Install program will create the directory if it does not exist.

7. Press [Return] to install the DPS software in the \DPS subdirectory. The Install program creates the subdirectory. If you enter your own subdirectory name, the entire path name including colons, forward slash, and name should not exceed 28 characters.

The status of the installation is displayed on the screen. The DPS Configuration Utility screen then appears:

☞ Press [Return] at the Video

Type and Comm Port questions to prompt the user for this information during application development.

8. Enter your name, company name, and software serial number (on registration card). Also, enter the monitor type and communication port used by your computer.

The software serial number is required when requesting phone support (refer to startup screen on next page).

9. After responding to the above questions, you are asked to confirm the configuration. Press [Return] to accept the configuration.

10. The installation is complete. You are returned to DOS at the new subdirectory C: \DPS>.

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Running DPS

☞ If you installed the software in

another subdirectory, move to that directory.

To run the DTAM Programming Software:

1. Verify that you are at the \DPS subdirectory where the software resides.

If you are not, enter cd \DPS and press [Return].

C:\DPS>

2. Type DPS and press [Return] to start the program. C:\DPS> DPS [Return]

3. Specify whether you are using a color monitor. Enter [Y] or [N].

The startup screen displays. It identifies the DPS version and licensed owner. A phone support number is provided for your assistance.

Technical Support

Voice: 440–646–6800 FAX: 440–646–6850 or 6890 E–mail: RACLEASKTHEEXPERT@RA.ROCKWELL.COM

Followed by this screen.

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4. Select the product type you are creating an application for (DTAM Micro, DTAM Plus, or MicroView) and press [Return].

The Opening Menu appears:

Plus, Micro, or MicroView Depending upon selection.

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You are now ready to create a file for your application. The following chart lists the various protocols and the corresponding

controllers:

DTAM Plus

DTAM Micro

MicroView

AB DH485 PLC5 DF1

PLC5 DF1 RI0 DN

AB DH485 PLC5 DF1 DN

Micro Logix DF1 DN

SLC or Micro Logix (Series C or later) PLC5 or Micro Logix

PLC5 or Micro Logix PLC5 or SLC w/1747-SN PLC or SLC w/★-SDN

SLC or Micro Logix (Series C or later) PLC5 or Micro Logix PLC or SLC w/★-SDN

Micro Logix PLC or SLC w/★-SDN

Note: Once a protocol has been selected and the file has been saved, you can not change the protocol. A new file must be created when a different protocol is selected.

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Menu Conventions

Figure 2.1 shows the format of DPS menu screens:

Figure 2.1 DPS Menu Screen Format

Menu Window

The Menu Window lists operations available at the current menu. To select one of the operations, highlight the operation and press [Return].

Operations Windows

The Operations Window displays keyboard operations available at the current Menu Window.

Information Window

The Information Window displays a brief explanation of each operation available for the selected menu item.

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Screen Building Conventions

Figure 2.2 shows the Screen Builder format:

Figure 2.2 Screen Builder Format

There are two information lines at the top of the screen:

• The first line identifies the current program path and file name, as well as

screen memory usage to help you track the size of your program file.

• The second line identifies the current DPS operating area as well as the

current screen number and type.

Screen builder has four windows:

Parameters Window

The Parameters Window displays the linking definitions that have been established for the current screen.

Display Window

The Display Window simulates the DTAM Plus (4 line display) or DTAM Micro (2 line display) screen. It displays the formatted data and text as it would appear to the DTAM operator.

Control Window

The Control Window displays the available data format selection and the register information which can be defined for the current screen.

Information Window

The Information Window displays information about the function key operations available at the current screen.

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Cursor Status Line

Moving Around Screens

The cursor status line is located between the Display and Information windows. This line displays the current row and column of the cursor. Also listed is the character at that position along with the character ASCII code in hex and decimal formats. Confirm character codes by placing the cursor under the character and reading the code from the cursor status line.

The following example shows the character C at row 2, column 15.

Display Window

Cursor Status Line

Information Window

DPS uses menus to guide you through the application development process. Select a menu item and the next menu or screen is displayed. The standard keyboard operations are:

Linking Application Screens

Use these keys To

[°][±][²][³] [Return] Select a menu item. [Esc] Return to the previous menu.

Highlight a menu selection

DTAM application files allow you to present screens in a meaningful sequence, a hierarchy of possible tasks and operations. To do this, you will need to specify a link for each screen.

The linking function is the basis of a DTAM operator terminal’s power and flexibility. When screens are linked, the DTAM becomes an interactive operator workstation, one that can guide an operator through a hierarchy of operations. This hierarchy can be as simple or as complicated as your application requires.

Note: All application screens must be created before they can be linked.

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Chapter

Objectives

A–B

Designing DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro Applications

This chapter describes the differences between DTAM Micro and DTAM Plus applications. Also provided are guidelines for creating applications.

Section Page

DTAM Plus / DTAM Micro Comparison 3–2 DTAM Plus / DTAM Micro File Types 3–3 Screen Types and Data Formats 3–4 Data Scaling 3–6 Application Example 3–8 Designing an Application 3–10

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DTAM Plus / DTAM Micro Comparison

Both the applications are created using DPS. The development of applications for the DTAM Micro and DTAM Plus is very similar. This manual shows screens for DTAM Plus applications, the DTAM Micro screens are similar unless noted. The differences in application development are related to differences in the operator terminals. The following table lists these differences.

Function DTAM Plus DTAM Micro

Screen Capacity Up to 244 Screens Up to 244 Screens Terminal Mode Yes No Function Key Screen Selection No Yes Alarm LED Yes No Background Monitor Yes No Application Upgrade / Downgrade Yes No Contrast / Backlight Adjustment Yes No Time / Date Functions Yes No PID File Operations Yes No SFC File Operations Yes No Block Transfer File Operations Yes No Floating Point File Operation Yes No Bargraph Display Yes No [Y], [N], [PREV MENU] keys Yes No Printer Port Yes No

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DTAM Plus

4 Lines x 20 Characters

DTAM Micro

2 Lines x 20 Characters

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DTAM Plus / DTAM Micro File Types

File Type

Output Yes Yes Read O 0 Input Yes Yes Status Yes Yes Read / Write S 2 0-127 NA 0-15 Bit (Binary) Yes Yes Read / Write B 3-999 0-999 NA 0-15999 Timer Yes Yes Read / Write T 3-999 0-999 PRE, ACC EN, TT, DN

Counter Yes Yes Read / Write C 3-999 0-99 PRE, ACC

Control Yes Yes Read / Write R 3-999 0-999 LEN, POS

Integer Yes Yes Read / Write N 3-999 0-999 NA 0-15 Floating Point Yes Yes (Limited) Read / Write F 3-999 0-999 NA NA ASCII Yes Yes Read A 3-999 0-999 NA 0-15 BCD Yes Yes Read / Write D 3-999 0-999 NA 0-15 Block

Transfer

Message Yes Yes Read MG 3-999 0-584

PID Yes No Read / Write PD 3-999 NA NA NA SFC Yes No Read / Write SC 3-999 NA NA NA ASCII String Yes Yes Read ST 3-999 0-799 LEN, CHAR 0-15

➀ Octal format, all other values are decimal. ➁ Remote I/O allows the DTAM to write it’s own output words.

File Type Supported By;

DTAM Plus

Yes No Read / Write BT 3-999 0-999 NA NA

DTAM Micro

Both the DTAM Micro and DTAM Plus can read and write PLC and SLC controller files. Refer to the following when designing applications.

PLC-5 File Types

Integer

Read / Write Identifier File Number Element

0-277➀

Read➁

I 1

0-277➀

Integer

Sub-Element

NA NA

ERR, RLEN,

DLEN,

DATA 90-51)

Bit Number

0-17➀ 0-17➀

CU, CD, DN.

OV, UN

EN, EU,

DN, EM, ER,

UL, IN, FD

NR, TO,

EN, ST, DN,

ER, CO, EW,

SD, SE

SLC File Types

File Type

Output Yes Yes Read O 0 0-255 NA 0-15 Input Yes Yes Read I 1 0-255 NA 0-15 Status Yes Yes Read / Write S 2 0-82 NA 0-15 Bit (Binary) Yes Yes Read / Write B 3, 9-255 0-255 NA 0-4094 Timer Yes Yes Read / Write T 4, 9-255 0-255 PRE, ACC EN, TT, DN

Counter Yes Yes Read / Write C 5, 9-255 0-255 PRE, ACC

Control Yes Yes Read / Write R 6, 9-255 0-255 LEN, POS

Integer Yes Yes Read / Write N 7, 9-255 0-255 NA 0-15 ASCII Yes Yes Read A 3-999 0-999 NA 0-15 ASCII String Yes Yes Read ST 3-999 0-799 LEN, CHAR 0-15

Floating Point Yes

③ Need SLC 5/03 Series C w/OS 301 or SLC 5/04.

File Type Supported By;

DTAM Plus

DTAM Micro

Yes③

(Limited)

Read / Write Identifier File Number Element

Read / Write F 3-999 0-999 NA NA

Integer

Sub-Element

Bit Number

CU, CD, DN,

OV, UN

EN, EU,

DN, EM, ER,

UL, IN, FD

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Screen Types and Data Formats

Some application screens require that you specify register information. Each DTAM screen type supports different data formats. The following table lists each screen type and the data formats supported.

PLC Data Formats

Display, Alarm,

Format

Bit 16 Bit Signed Integer 16 Bit Unsigned Integer 16 Bit BCD 16 Bit Hex 32 Bit Floating Point 32 Bit Unsigned Integer 32 Bit BCD 32 Bit Hex ASCII ➀ Bar Graph, Printer Form, and Background Monitor are only available on DTAM Plus Operator

Modules.

Printer Form ➀

Screens

n n n

Data Entry

Screens

n n

n n n n

n n

n n n n

Bar Graph

Screens ➀

Background

Monitor ➀

Recipe

Screens

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SLC Data Formats

Display, Alarm,

Format

Bit 16 Bit Signed Integer 16 Bit Unsigned Integer 16 Bit BCD 16 Bit Hex 32 Bit Unsigned Integer 32 Bit BCD 32 Bit Hex ASCII ➀ Bar Graph, Printer Form, and Background Monitor are only available on DTAM Plus Operator

Modules.

Printer Form ➀

Screens

n n n

n n n n n

n n n

n n n n n

n n n

Data Entry

Screens

Bar Graph

Screens ➀

Background

Monitor ➀

Recipe

Screens

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Data Scaling

Data entered by an operator can be scaled from engineering units such as gallons or PSI to machine control values. Likewise, data displays can take raw numeric values and scale them so they are displayed in engineering units.

Scaling of data is accomplished by defining a proportional ratio between the register value range and the display or entry value range. If a 1:1 ratio exists, the DTAM displayed or entered value equals the controller register value.

Here is an example of scaling using a data display to scale a register data range of 0 to 4,095 to a DTAM display range of -100 to +300.

Controller

4,095

DTAM

Display Limits

+300

-100

If the Display Register Contains:

4,095

2,047

This Value Is Displayed:

+300 +100

-100

When the ratio between the controller register values and DTAM display or entry values is not a multiple of 2, the value is rounded. Rounding may result in a 1 count error. Depending upon the direction of the scaling, this means that:

• The DTAM display value may be off by 1 when the controller register

value is scaled

• The controller register value may be off by one when a DTAM data entry

is scaled.

An error screen appears if a rounding error occurs at the end points of a data range. You must either increase the minimum or decrease the maximum range of either the controller register or display ranges.

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