Rockwell Automation 2707-NP User Manual

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Allen-Bradley

DTAM Programming

Programming

Software

Catalog No. 2707-NP

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of Contents

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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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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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Scaling Formulas

The scaling formula for a DTAM display value is:

Displayed Value= m x Register Value + b

Where:

Display Maximum Value – Display Minimum Value

m =

Display Minimum Value – ( m x Register Minimum Value )

b =

The scaling formula for an entered valued is:

Where:

m = b =

Entry Maximum Value – Entry Minimum Value

Scaling example: Register Range = 0 ! 4,095

Display Range = -100 ! +300 Actual Register Value = 2,047

300 - (-100)

m =

4,095 - 0

b =

-100 - (0.0977 x 0) = -100

= 0.0977

Displayed Value = 0.0977 x 2,047 + (-100)

= 99.9919 = 100

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Application Example

Sub Menu

1. East Pump/Tank

2. West Pump/Tank

The following example shows typical menus and screens of a DTAM Plus application. The same application could be created on a DTAM Micro with the following exceptions:

• DTAM Micro screen is 2 lines by 20 characters. Large screens would

have to be shortened or broken down into separate screens.

• The DTAM Micro cannot support a bar graph screen.

DTAM Plus Application Outline

Main Menu

1. Pump/Tank Levels

2. Pump Control

3. Flow/Level Status

4. Controller Status

Security

* Restricted Access * Enter Your Security Code: * * * * * * * *

Data Display

East Pump: 280 CFM West Pump: 0 CFM North Pump: 207 CFM South Pump: 70 CFM

Data Display

Controller Status Scan Time is: 7 ms Controller is: Online Battery Power: OK

Data Display

East Feed Pump Main Pump is: On Fill Rate: 280 CFM Tank is 38% Full

Data Display

East Feed Pump Efficiency: 77% Run Time:693 Hrs. Next Serv:307 Hrs.

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West Feed Pump Main Pump is: Off Fill Rate: 8 CFM Tank is 72% Full

Data Display

West Feed Pump Efficiency: 83% Run Time:22 Hrs. Next Serv:978 Hrs.

Data Entry

East Tank: 38% Full Setpoint is 280 CFM Please Enter New Setpoint: 145

Data Entry

West Tank: 72% Full Setpoint is 170 CFM Please Enter New Setpoint:

Data Display

East Tank: 38% Full West Tank: 72% Full North Tank: 16% Full South Tank: 5% full

Bar Graph

Tank Total Pumping Rate is: 557 CFM

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Example Application Description

Pump/Tank Levels

When Pump/Tank Levels is selected from the Main Menu, a Sub-Menu displays two new choices (East Pump/Tank and West Pump/Tank). Selecting either of these Sub-Menu items allows you to display pump and tank information for the East or West systems.

Pump Control

Allows you to enter new pump setpoints to be entered. A security code is required to access the Data Entry screens.

Data Entry screens use data from the SLC or PLC (% Full & CFM) to display this information along with a prompt to enter a new setpoint. When a new setpoint is entered, the value is checked to verify that it is within the programmed limits. If the value is within the entry limits, the number is then scaled to engineering units and sent to the SLC or PLC. If the value is outside the limits, an error message informs you of the valid range. You can then enter another value.

Flow/Level Status

Allows access to three Data Display screens identifying the flow rates for the four pumps. All values are updated in real time and are scaled to engineering units by the DTAM. Using the [NEXT] key on the DTAM keypad, an operator can display the sequence of Data Display screens. The Bar Graph screen (DTAM Plus only), lets you view the data in a graphic format.

Controller Status

Shows the status of the controller (SLC or PLC).

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Designing an Application

Appendix B contains worksheets for designing both DTAM Micro and DTAM Plus applications. Both application layout and screen design worksheets are provided.

Use the application design worksheets to layout a logical sequence of screens. Make copies of the worksheets as needed. On each worksheet, list the screen numbers, type of screens, register numbers, etc.

DTAM Application Worksheet

Use the screen worksheets to define screen text and layout. Make copies of the screen worksheets and write out each application screen.

DTAM Plus

Screen Worksheet

Screen #

DTAM Micro

Screen Worksheet

Screen #

Before you design an application, become familiar with the types of screens and how they function. To assist you, a sample application is provided in this chapter. In addition, you should become familiar with the controller files and data types supported for each operator module type and selected protocol (see previous section). When register information is required, this manual lists the applicable data formats (such as ASCII or 16 Bit Hex) for each controller file type.

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Recommended sequence for creating an application:

Step 1 On paper, design all the operator screens with the associated register

numbers, and produce a map of how all screens are linked together.

Step 2 Construct all screens using DPS. Save the program file without

linking.

Step 3 Link the application screens. Use the design from step 1.

When you have established all links, save the program file.

An error display will warn you of any unlinked screens. Step 4 Download the application file. Step 5 Use the Simulate function (described in the DTAM Micro or DTAM

Plus user manuals) to verify operations such as screen links, text, and

screen types. Step 6 Run the application.

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Opening Menu

A–B

Creating or Editing an Application File

This chapter describes how to open, edit and save an application file.

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Opening Menu 4–1 Edit Application File 4–2 Save Application File 4–4

The Opening Menu is the first menu displayed each time you run the software.

Note: If you specified prompts for monitor type and product type during installation, these prompts will appear before the opening menu.

The Opening Menu displays the following operations:

• Edit Program File

• Download File to DTAM Plus or Micro

• Upload File from DTAM Plus or Micro

• Output Hard Copy of File

• Upgrade Operating System

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Edit Application File

The directory only lists files compatible with the currently specified hardware type. For example, if DTAM Micro is specified only DTAM Micro applications are listed.

To create or edit an application:

1. Select Edit Program File to create or edit a DTAM application file. You are prompted for the file name to edit or create. All DTAM

application files in the current directory are listed.

If files already exist, each file name is followed by the type of Operating System the file was created for:

• AB DH485 for point to point or 32 node operation with SLC

controllers.

• PLC5 DF1 for DF1 connection to PLC-5 serial port (channel 0).

• AB BASIC only applies to DTAM Plus programming when

communicating with an SLC BASIC module (Catalog No. 1746-BAS).

• RIO only applies to DTAM Plus programming when communicating

with an a PLC-5 or SLC 5/03 / 5/04 over a remote I/O link.

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2. Select the name of an existing application file or enter a new file name. If you entered a new file name, you must select an operating system:

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Creating or Editing an Application File

After you select an existing file or enter the operating system (for new files), the Edit File - Option Selection menu is displayed.

DTAM Micro or

MicroView or

DTAM Plus

3. Access the following functions from the Edit File - Option Selection menu to create your application screens and enter configuration data.

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Save Application File

Select this

Menu Option:

DTAM Configuration Data

Screen Builder

Alarm Screen Builder Background Monitor

Print Form Builder

Function Key Builder

Applies to:

DTAM-

Plus

Micro-

View

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

DTAM-

Micro

✓

Set configuration and operating parameters.

Create or modify application screens.

Create or modify alarm screens. Assign background registers and

limits for the DTAM Plus to monitor. Create or modify DTAM Plus

Printer Forms. Assign application specific

operations to the DTAM Micro function keys.

Save the application periodically while you are working on the application screens and save the file again before you exit the software.

To save an application periodically during editing:

1. Press [F9]. You are prompted to save the application under the current file name or

you can enter a new file name.

Note: If the same file name currently exists under a different product type, you are prompted if you want to overwrite the existing file.

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2. Press [Return] to save the application under the file name entered when the application file was opened.

Or enter a new file name:

If you were creating a new file, the new file name replaces the file name entered when the application was opened.

If you are editing an existing file, the original file is unchanged. The file and all edits made prior to the last save are stored under the new file name.

3. After saving the file, you can continue with your editing of the application

To save an application before exiting:

1. Exit the software by pressing [F10]. You are prompted save the application under the current file name or you

can enter a new file name.

2. If you enter a new file name, the original file is unchanged. All edits are stored under the new file name.

After saving the file, you are returned to a DOS prompt.

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Chapter Objectives

A–B

Using Screen Builder

This chapter describes options common to all of the Screen Builder types.

Section Page

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 Time or Date 5–8 Exiting Screen Builder 5–9

Screen Builder

Screen Builder is one of the menu items available when you select Edit Program File from the Opening menu. Use Screen Builder to create:

• Menus and Sub-menus

• Data Entry screens

• Data Display screens

• Security screens

• Recipe screens

• Bar Graph screens (DTAM Plus only)

Alarm and Special menu security screens are not created within Screen Builder. These screens are created using other DPS functions:

• For alarm screens, refer to Chapter 13.

• For the Special menu security screen, see Chapter 14.

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Accessing Screen Types

To access Screen Builder screens:

1. Select Screen Builder from the Edit File - Option Selection menu.

The Screen Builder for the main menu screen (screen #1) displays:

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2. If you have designed your main menu screen, you can create it now as described in Chapter 6. Each application must have a main menu screen. If you want to create another screen type, proceed to the next step.

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3. Press [F8] on any screen to access the other screen types. You are prompted for a screen number:

Press [F6] to go to the next available unused screen or [F8] to view the contents of the next programmed screen.

4. If you enter any screen number other than screen #1 (main menu screen), you are prompted for a screen type:

5. Select a screen type. A Screen Builder for the selected screen type is then displayed. Refer to Chapters 6 through 11.

Screen Type Chapter

Menus and Sub-Menus 6 Data Displays 7 Data Entry 8 Security 9 Recipe 10 Bar Graph ➀ ➀ DTAM Plus only.

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Editing Screen Displays

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When you are editing screen text, the following editing operations are available:

Screen Text Edit Functions

Screen Edit Key Function

Arrow keys

[°] [±] [²] [³]

[Del] Deletes the character at the cursor position.

[Back Space] Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position. The

[Ins] Toggles the insert mode on or off. Characters entered in the

Move the screen cursor.

cursor is moved to the left one space.

insert mode are shifted to the right. A block shaped cursor indicates the insert mode is on. An underline cursor indicates that insert mode is off.

The extended DTAM character set can be used, refer to Appendix A for additional information.

Screen Builder Function keys

The following function keys are available on most screen types.

Function

Key

[F3] LINK

[F4] COPY

[F5] INSERT TIME

[F6] INSERT DATE

[F7] CLEAR

[F8] CHANGE

[F9] SAVE

[F10] EXIT

Designation

SCREENS

SCREEN

Applies to:

DTAM Plus DTAM Micro

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

Function

Accesses screen mapping functions that link application screens in a logical sequence. Link screens only after all of the screens have been created.

Copies an existing screen to or from the current display window. Both the source and destination screens must be of the same type (such as Data Display screens).

Inserts the time into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Inserts the date into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Clears the current screen. You have the option of clearing only the screen text or deleting the entire screen including any linking you may have established.

Displays menu for selecting another screen type.

Saves the application without exiting the Screen Builder function.

Prompts you to save the application to the current file and exits the DPS software

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Copying Screens

Use the copy function [F4] to save time when creating similar screens. Both the source screen and the destination screen must be of the same type. For example, you can’t copy Data Entry screen text into a Data Display screen.

When you copy a screen, all register data and display text is also copied. Edit the screen as needed after copying.

To copy a screen:

1. Open the screen you want to copy the screen to or from. In this example a Data Display screen:

2. Press [F4]. You are prompted for the screen to copy to or from:

3. Press [F1] to copy the current screen to another screen. Press [F2] to copy another screen to the current screen.

You are prompted for a screen number.

4. Enter the screen number and press [Return]. The screen is copied.

5. Edit the copied screen text and/or register data, refer to descriptions of individual screen types (Chapters 6 through 11).

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Selecting Other Screens

After you have completed an application screen, use [F8] Change Screen to edit another screen. You can change to any screen except an alarm screen. Use the Alarm Builder function (Chapter 13) to access alarm screens.

To change screens:

1. Select [F8] Change Screen. You are prompted for a screen number.

2. Enter the screen number you want to change to or select one of the function keys:

Function Key Designation Function

[F1] FIRST

SCREEN

[F6] NEXT

UNUSED

[F7] LAST

SCREEN

[F8] NEXT PROG Selects the next programmed screen.

Returns to screen #1, the main menu.

Selects the next unused screen.

Selects the last programmed screen.

The selected screen is displayed.

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Clearing Screens

Use the [F7] Clear Screen function to clear all or part of the currently displayed screen.

To clear a screen:

1. Open the screen you want to clear.

2. Select [F7] Clear Screen. You are prompted for a clear screen option:

3. Select the Clear Screen option.

Press: To:

ENTER

[Return]

DELETE

[Del]

ESCAPE

[Esc]

Clear the display text only. Screen linking and register data for the screen are not deleted.

Clears the entire screen including screen display text, register data, and screen links.

Cancels the clear screen function.

The screen is cleared.

4. Continue programming or change to another screen.

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Inserting the Time or Date

If you are programming a DTAM Plus with a clock/calendar option, you can insert the time or date into any application screen. Time and date functions are not available on the DTAM Micro.

The time field takes up 5 character positions and is displayed in the format HH:MM. AM/PM and seconds are not displayed to conserve space. However AM/PM and the seconds are shown on print forms in the format HH:MM:SS AM.

The date field takes up 9 character positions and is displayed in the format MMM/DD/YY.

To insert the time or date:

1. Use the arrow keys to position the cursor where you want to insert the date or time.

2. Press [F5] to insert the time or [F6] to insert the date. The current date or time is inserted on the display:

Time

Date

3. Continue programming the remainder of the screen.

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Exiting Screen Builder

You can exit Screen Builder at any time during the design of an application. Screen edits are not lost when you exit Screen Builder, however, we recommend that you press [F9] SAVE before exiting.

To exit Screen Builder:

1. Press [Esc]. If you haven’t established screen linking, you are provided a reminder:

2. Press [Y] to acknowledge the reminder (if displayed). After exiting Screen Builder, the Edit File - Option Selection menu

is displayed.

You can re-enter Screen Builder later for additional edits or to establish screen linking.

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Chapter Objectives

Menu Screens

A–B

Creating Menu and Sub-Menu Screens

This chapter describes how to create the main menu and sub-menu screens.

Section Page

Menu Screens 6–1 Building a Menu 6–2 Main Menu and Sub-Menu Screen Builder 6–3 Creating a Menu Screen 6–4

Menu Screens provide easy access to different parts of an application. Menus structure an application on the basis of specific tasks and responsibilities.

Each menu screen may consist of up to 8 different menu items. When selected (by pressing a corresponding numeric key), a menu item displays the linked screen or sub-menu.

A typical menu screen might look like this:

1. Temp Set 3. Level

2. Monitor

Main Menu Screens

The Main Menu is always operator screen #1. This menu lists the primary components of your application. All other menus and data screens are accessed from this screen.

There are two differences between the main menu and sub-menus:

• The DTAM Plus [MAIN MENU] or DTAM Micro [MENU] key displays

the Main Menu. This key is active at all times, unless an alarm is detected.

• The Main Menu is the first screen that appears after a restart or reset,

unless an alarm is detected.

Sub-Menu Screens

Sub-menu screens are identical in appearance to the main menu screen. Sub-menu screens enable you to expand the scope of an application by providing directed choices through linked menus. This allows you to construct a large application and maintain efficient access to specific areas.

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Building a Menu

When you build a menu, you are directing the operator to more specific screens. A menu is a numbered list of components available at the current stage of a process. Number each successive menu entry sequentially. The number tells the operator which DTAM keypad key ([1] through [8]) to press for each menu item (1 through 8).

The following example shows the menu structure of a DTAM Plus application. The operator uses the DTAM numeric keypad keys to select a menu item. Pressing [1] on the keypad selects the Pump Application screen. Screen #11 is linked to keypad key [1] on the DTAM while this menu is displayed. Pressing keypad key [2] on the DTAM Plus displays another menu which has different links assigned to keypad keys [1],[2] and [3].

Screen 11 Screen 20 Screen 39 Screen 40

Main Menu

Items 1 through 8 correspond to DTAM keypad keys 1 through 8. Each key can be linked to a screen number.

To assign menu text, position the cursor at the location you want the list to begin and enter text.

Enter Menu Text here.

Screens can’t be linked to DTAM keypad keys ([1] - [8]) until you have first created the screens. After creating your application screens, you can return to the menu screens and assign the links, refer to Chapter 12.

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Main Menu and Sub-Menu Screen Builder

The screen for creating the main menu and sub-menu screens is the same for the DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro. The only difference is the DTAM Micro has a 2 line display and the DTAM Plus can display 4 lines.

Menu Screen Builder Function keys

Applies to:

Function

Key

[F2] CHANGE

[F3] LINK

[F4] COPY

[F5] INSERT TIME

[F6] INSERT DATE

[F7] CLEAR

[F8] CHANGE

[F9] SAVE

[F10] EXIT

Designation

SCREENS

SCREEN

DTAM

Plus

DTAM Micro

✓

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Function

Only applies to DTAM Plus sub-menu screens. Displays linking prompt used to designate the screen displayed when the operator presses the [PREV MENU] key (DTAM Plus only).

Accesses screen mapping functions that link application screens in a logical sequence. Link screens only after all of the screens have been created. Refer to Chapter 12.

Copies an existing screen to or from the current display window. Both the source and destination screens must be of the same type (Menu screens).

Inserts the time into the menu. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Inserts the date into the menu. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Clears the current screen. You have the option of clearing only the screen text or deleting the entire screen including any linking you may have established.

Selects another operator screen.

Saves the application without exiting the Screen Builder function.

Prompts you to save the application to the current file and exits the DPS software.

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Creating a Menu Screen

To create a menu screen:

1. Select Screen Builder from the Edit File - Option Selection menu. The screen builder for the main menu (screen #1) is displayed.

2. If you are creating a sub-menu, press [F8], enter the screen number, and select a sub-menu screen type.

The screen builder for a sub-menu is displayed. The sub-menu screen builder is the same as the main screen (shown above).

3. Enter the screen text. The sequence, length and location of the text does not matter but make sure you number each menu item (1 through 8).

Enter menu text.

4. Press [F9] to save the screen.

Note: You can’t link screens to a menu until all of the application screens have been created. Chapter 12 describes how to link screens to a menu.

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Chapter Objectives

Data Displays

A–B

Creating Data Display Screens

This chapter describes how to create data display screens.

Section Page

Data Displays 7–1 Scaling 7–1 Data Display Screen Builder 7–2 Inserting Display Data 7–3 Display Register Format Selections 7–5

Data display screens allow you to monitor the value of registers in the SLC or PLC. The DTAM continuously reads the registers to update (at a userdefined rate) the displayed values.

Scaling

This is how a data display screen may appear:

Tank Level = 33 Gallons 10% Full Press NEXT

To construct data display screens, you need to specify:

• The type of screen as data display

• The type of data stored in the PLC or SLC register

• The register to access (address)

• Any data format and display information

• The display position for the data

• Any additional text information that you want to display

Data in controller data files can be scaled to standard engineering units such as gallons, pounds, feet, etc. Data is scaled by setting up a proportion between the controller register data limits and the DTAM data display limits. Refer to the description of scaling in Chapter 3.

Note: The 32 bit BCD data format cannot be scaled.

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Data Display Screen Builder

The screen for creating data display screens is the same for the DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro. The only exceptions are the DTAM Micro display does not show the time and date function keys and has a smaller display size (2 lines of 20 characters).

Data Display Screen Builder Function Keys

Applies to:

Function

Key

[F1] DISPLAY REG

[F3] MAP SCREEN

[F4] COPY

[F5] INSERT TIME

[F6] INSERT DATE

[F7] CLEAR

[F8] CHANGE

[F9] SAVE

[F10] EXIT

Designation

SCREEN

DTAM

Plus

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DTAM Micro

Function

Inserts data display field at the cursor point. Accesses the display register information.

Accesses screen mapping functions that link application screens in a logical sequence. Link screens only after all of the screens have been created.

Copies an existing screen to or from the current display window. Both the source and destination screens must be of the same type (Data Display screens).

Inserts the time into the display. Only available on a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Inserts the date into the display. Only available on a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Clears the current screen. You have the option of clearing only the screen text or deleting the entire screen including any linking you may have established.

Selects another operator screen.

Saves the application without exiting the Screen Builder function.

Prompts you to save the application to the current file and exits the DPS software.

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Creating a Display Screen

The display register data field may be inserted anywhere on the screen. The number of positions required for the data field depends upon the register information you provide. You can insert the display data while you are entering the screen text or you can leave spaces and insert the data field later.

To create a data display:

1. Select Screen Builder from the Edit File - Option Selection menu. The Screen Builder for the main menu (screen #1) is displayed.

2. Press [F8], enter the display screen #, and select Data Display Screen type.

The Screen Builder for a data display screen appears.

3. Enter the screen text to the point where you want the data display field to be inserted. You can either leave spaces for the display field or enter the display field at this time. Position the cursor where you want to insert the data display.

4. Press [F1] to insert a display register.

You are prompted to select a register type. The selection depends upon the protocol (AB-DH485, AB BASIC, PLC-5 DF1, RIO) that was selected. Refer to page 3–3 for a list of the applicable file types for each protocol.

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5. Select a register type. You are prompted for data specific to the selected register type:

16 Bit Signed Integer Shown

6. Enter the register data. Refer to the next section Display Register Format Selections.

7. After entering the register data, press [Esc] to save the data and return to the screen editing. The data display register field is indicated by a series of asterisks ****. The number of asterisks and format (decimal point and sign) is determined by the register data you entered.

Data Display Register

8. Enter the remainder of the screen text or additional display registers and press [F9] to save the screen.

Note: Move the cursor off the data display field using the arrow keys before entering additional screen text. If you attempt to enter text over a display field you will be prompted:

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Display Register Format Selections

Refer to Appendix D for default bit text.

When inserting a data display field, you must provide register information that determines the address and format of the data being displayed. This section describes options available for data display registers.

Bit

The register information for a Bit display is shown below.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection Description

Bit Number The Bit number of a multiple bit address which will be monitored for

status if the register number designates a multiple bit address (a 16 bit data address, for example). This selection is irrelevant if the register number refers to a Bit type address.

Text when Bit is OFF (0) The text description (20 character maximum) to be displayed when

the bit is in an OFF (0) state.

Text when Bit is ON (1) The text description (20 character maximum) to be displayed when

the bit is in an ON (1) state.

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Display Register Format Selections

16 Bit Signed Integer, 16 Bit Unsigned Integer, 16 Bit BCD (Binary Coded Decimal)

The screen for a 16 Bit Unsigned Integer format is shown below. The screens for 16 Bit Signed Integer and 16 Bit BCD formats are similar.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection

Digits Right of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the right of the decimal.

Digits Left of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the left of the decimal.

Leave Place for Sign (Y or N) Provides for a one character place for the polarity sign (+ or -) when

the data is displayed, if desired.

Show Leading Zeros (Y or N) Provides for any zeros to the left of the data, if desired.

Minimum Register Value The minimum data value of the controller address being monitored.

Maximum Register Value The maximum data value of the controller address being monitored.

Minimum Displayed Value The minimum data value to be displayed. This value is displayed

when the data in the controller address is equal to the minimum register value.

Maximum Displayed Value The maximum data value to be displayed. This value is displayed

when the data in the controller address is equal to the maximum register value.

The range defined by the Minimum Displayed Value and the Maximum Displayed Value is proportionally scaled to the range of the minimum and maximum register values. If both ranges are equal then the scaling ratio is 1:1.

Description

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16 Bit Binary Data Display (DTAM Plus DH485 only)

A new data type for data display screens has been added. The new selection 16 BIT BINARY displays a 16 bit binary value with a space between every four bits (nibble). For example: 1010 1011 1100 1101. The most significant bit is at the left, and the least significant bit is at the right.

After selecting the 16 BIT BINARY data display, you must enter the register number.

16-BIT BINARY DISPLAY

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32 Bit Floating Point

Important: 32 bit floating point is supported on the DTAM Plus if PLC-5 DF1, DH485, or Remote I/O protocol has been selected.

See Appendix D for DTAM Micro floating point format. The screen for a 32 Bit Floating Point format is shown below.

Format Selection Description

Minimum Register Value The minimum data value of the PLC address.

Maximum Register Value The maximum data value of the PLC address.

Minimum Displayed Value The minimum data value to be displayed. This value is displayed

when the data in the PLC address is equal to the minimum register value.

Maximum Displayed Value The maximum data value to be displayed. This value is displayed

when the data in the PLC address is equal to the maximum register value.

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Display Register Format Selections

32 Bit Unsigned Integer, 32 Bit BCD (Binary Coded Decimal)

The screen for a 32 Bit BCD format is shown below. The screen for a 32 Bit Unsigned Integer format is similar.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection

Digits Right of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the right of the decimal.

Digits Left of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the left of the decimal.

Show Leading Zeros (Y or N) Provides for zeros to the left of the data, if desired.

Description

Note: For the 32 Bit selections, scaling of data is not supported. The selected register number and the next higher sequential register number identify the addresses defining the 32 bit data value.

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16 Bit HEX (Hexadecimal), 32 Bit HEX

The screen for a 32 Bit Hex format is shown below. The screen for a 16 Bit Hex format is similar.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection

Description

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ASCII

The screen for an ASCII format is shown below:

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection

Character Count The number of characters (2 characters for each 16 bit data

address) to be displayed, up to a maximum of 20 characters. The initial byte of the address identified by the register number is displayed first, then the second byte, the first byte of the next higher sequential address, and so on. To display 20 characters, a sequential block of ten 16 bit addresses is read by the DTAM.

First Character in LSB or MSB Indicates placement of first ASCII character to be read.

Description

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Data Entry Screens

A–B

Creating Data Entry Screens

This chapter describes how to create data entry screens

Section Page

Data Entry Displays 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

Data entry screens allow an operator to directly enter values into SLC or PLC registers. Data entry screens can also contain a data display field.

Scaling

This is how a data entry screen may appear:

Data Display Field

Temp =150 Deg. C Desired:

Data Entry Field

(Must be last on screen)

To construct data entry screens, you need to specify:

• The type of screen as data entry

• Any additional text information that you want to display

• The type of data stored in the PLC or SLC register

• The register to access (address), and if used, a display register

• Any data format and display information

• The display position for the entry field

Data entered in standard engineering units such as gallons, pounds, feet, etc. can be scaled to machine control values. Data is scaled by setting up a proportion between the DTAM data entry limits and the controller register data limits. Refer to the description of scaling in Chapter 3.

Note: The 32 bit BCD data format cannot be scaled.

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Data Entry Screen Builder

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The screen for creating data entry screens is the same for the DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro. The only exceptions are the DTAM Micro display does not show the time and date function keys and has a smaller display size (2 lines of 20 characters).

Data Entry Screen Builder Function Keys

Applies to:

Function

Key

[F1] DISPLAY REG

[F2] ENTRY REG

[F3] MAP SCREEN

[F4] COPY

[F5] INSERT TIME

[F6] INSERT DATE

[F7] CLEAR

[F8] CHANGE

[F9] SAVE

[F10] EXIT

Designation

SCREEN

DTAM

Plus

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DTAM Micro

Function

Inserts data display field at the cursor point. Accesses the display register information.

Note: Display values must positioned before the data entry field.

Inserts data entry field at the cursor point. Accesses the entry register information.

Accesses screen mapping functions that link application screens in a logical sequence. Link screens only after all of the screens have been created.

Copies an existing screen to the current window. Both the source and destination screens must be of the same type (Data Entry screens).

Inserts the time into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Inserts the date into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Clears the current screen. You have the option of clearing only the screen text or deleting the entire screen including any linking you may have established.

Selects another operator screen.

Saves the application without exiting the Screen Builder function.

Prompts you to save the application to the current file and exits the DPS software.

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Creating a Data Entry Screen

The entry register data field may be inserted anywhere on the screen, however, no text may follow the data entry field. This means that you must insert any text or a display field before the data entry field. The number of character positions required for the data entry field depends upon the register information you provide.

To create a data entry screen:

1. Select Screen Builder from the Edit File - Option Selection menu. The Screen Builder for the main menu (screen #1) is displayed.

2. Press [F8], enter the display screen #, and select Data Entry Screen type.

The Screen Builder for a data entry screen appears.

3. Create all of the screen text and, if used, a data display field. Refer to Chapter 7 for information on how to insert a data display field. The same procedures apply to a data display on the data entry screen.

4. Position the cursor where you want to insert the data entry field.

Display Field and Text

Data Entry Position

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5. Press [F2] to insert a data entry register.

You are prompted to select a register type. The selection depends upon the protocol that was selected. Refer to page 3–3 for a list of the applicable register types for each.

6. Select a register type. You are prompted for data specific to the selected register type:

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7. Enter the register data. Refer to the next section Data Entry Register Format Selections.

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8. After entering the register data, press [Esc] to save the data and return to the screen editing. The data entry register field is indicated by a series of diamonds

zzzz. The number of diamonds and format (decimal point

and sign) is determined by the register data you entered.

Data Entry Register

9. Press [F9] to save the screen, any text entered after the data entry field will not be displayed.

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Data Entry Register Format Selections

When inserting a data entry field, you must provide register information that determines the address and format of the data storage location. This section describes options available for data entry registers.

If a data display is included on a data entry screen, the data display value is only updated when the screen is entered. Data does not update continuously.

Bit

The screen for a Bit format is shown below:

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection Description

Bit Number The Bit number if the register number designates a multiple bit

address (a 16 bit data address, for example). This selection is irrelevant if the register number refers to a Bit type address.

(DTAM Plus Screen shown)

Input Data by Pressing ’1’/’0’

or ’Y’/’N’ ?

(Enter 1 or Y)

Default Value ?

Z = No Default

(Enter 1,0,Y,N,Z)

This parameter determines whether the operator will enter 1 or Y to set the defined bit address. If 1 is entered, 0 will clear the bit address. If Y is entered, N will clear the bit address. The DTAM Micro module does not have the ’Y’/’N’ keys so the ’1’/’0’ keys are used to enter data.

This parameter defines the default value that is displayed at the data entry position of the DTAM display. If a default value of Y is entered, a Y is displayed, and the operator is only required to press ENTER to set the bit address.

An entry of Z defines no default value. NONE appears in the window when z is entered.

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16 Bit Signed Integer, 16 Bit Unsigned Integer, 16 Bit BCD (Binary Coded Decimal)

The screen for a 16 Bit Unsigned Integer format is shown below. The screens for 16 Bit Signed Integer and 16 Bit BCD formats are similar.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection

Digits Right of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the right of the decimal.

Digits Left of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the left of the decimal.

Leave Place for Sign (Y or N) Provides for a one character place for the polarity sign (+ or -) when

the data is displayed, if desired.

Minimum Register Value The minimum data value of the controller address being monitored.

Maximum Register Value The maximum data value of the controller address being monitored.

Minimum Entry Value The minimum data value to be entered. When this value is

entered the minimum register value is entered to the defined controller address.

Maximum Entry Value The maximum data value to be entered. When this value is entered

the maximum register value is entered to the defined controller address. The range defined by the minimum entry value and the maximum entry value is proportionally scaled to the range of the minimum and maximum register values. If both ranges are equal then the scaling ratio is 1:1.

Low User Input Limit The minimum entry value that an operator may enter. This value

must be within the minimum and maximum entry values. If a value lower than this limit is entered the DTAM will display an “Input Error” screen displaying the minimum and maximum entry limits.

High User Input Limit The maximum entry value that an operator may enter. This value

must be within the minimum and maximum entry values. If a value higher than this limit is entered the DTAM will display an “Input Error” screen displaying the minimum and maximum entry limits.

Default Value This parameter defines a default value that is displayed at the entry

address of the display. An entry of Z defines no default value. NONE appears in the window when Z is entered.

Description

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16 Bit Binary Data Entry (DTAM Plus DH485 Only)

A new data type for data entry screens has been added. The new selection 16 BIT BINARY displays a 16 bit binary value with a space between every four bits (nibble). A default value may be provided for the data entry field. For example: 0001 0010 0011 0100. If a default is not provided, the data entry screen displays asterisks in the field positions:

Use the [Y], [N] and [+/–] keys to move data entry field positions:

• [Y] moves the cursor one position to the right. If the cursor is already at

the least significant (rightmost) bit, the cursor moves to the most significant (leftmost) bit position.

• [N] moves the cursor one position to the left. If the cursor is already at

the most significant (leftmost) bit, the cursor moves to the least significant (rightmost) bit position.

• [+/–] functions same as the [Y] key.

Change a bit value by moving the cursor to the bit position and press either [0] or [1].

After selecting the 16 BIT BINARY data entry type, you must enter the register number and select whether or not a default value is read into the field. If you don’t enable the default, the initial data entry displays asterisks in the field positions.

16-BIT BINARY DISPLAY

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Data Entry Register Format Selections

32 Bit Floating Point

Important: 32 bit floating point is an option on a DTAM Plus with PLC-5 DF1, DH485, or RIO protocol selected.

See Appendix D for DTAM Micro Floating Point format. The screen for a 32 Bit Floating Point format is shown below.

Format Selection Description

Minimum Register Value The minimum data value of the controller address being monitored.

Maximum Register Value The maximum data value of the controller address being monitored.

Minimum Entry Value The minimum data value to be entered. When this value is

entered the minimum register value is entered to the defined controller address.

Maximum Entry Value The maximum data value to be entered. When this value is entered

Low User Input Limit The minimum entry value that an operator may enter. This value

must be within the range of the data format selected. If a value lower than this is entered, the DTAM will display an “Input Error” screen displaying the minimum and maximum entry limits.

High User Input Limit The maximum entry value that an operator may enter. This value

must be within the range of the data format selected. If a value higher than this is entered, the DTAM will display an “Input Error” screen displaying the minimum and maximum entry limits.

Default Value This parameter defines a default value that is displayed at the

entry address of the display. An entry of Z defines no default. NONE appears in the window when Z is entered.

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32 Bit Unsigned Integer, 32 Bit BCD (Binary Coded Decimal)

The screen for a 32 Bit Unsigned Integer format is shown below. The screen for a 32 Bit BCD format is similar.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection Description

Digits Right of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the right of the decimal.

Digits Left of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the left of the decimal.

Low User Input Limit The minimum entry value that an operator may enter. This value

must be within the range of the data format selected. If a value lower than this is entered, the DTAM will display an “Input Error” screen displaying the minimum and maximum entry limits.

High User Input Limit The maximum entry value that an operator may enter. This value

must be within the range of the data format selected. If a value higher than this is entered, the DTAM will display an “Input Error” screen displaying the minimum and maximum entry limits.

Default Value This parameter defines a default value that is displayed at the entry

address of the display. An entry of Z defines no default. NONE appears in the window when Z is entered.

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ASCII Input

The screen for ASCII input through the printer port (only on some versions) is shown below.

Note: Refer to Chapter 18 for additional information on using ASCII bar code input.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection Description

Character Count The number of characters (1 to 32) that are expected for each entry.

The DTAM sends the data to the controller after receiving the specified character count.

Enter/CR Enabled (Y or N) Determines when the ASCII data is sent to the controller.

If Y is selected, data is sent to the controller when one of the following occurs.:

1.The DTAM receives the the number of characters specified in the character count

2.Operator presses the Enter key.

3.A carriage return character (ASCII 13) character is received.

If N is selected, data is sent to the controller when the DTAM receives the number of characters specified in the character count.

Send Scanner ID (Y or N) Specifies whether or not the scanner ID is included as part of the

message sent to the controller. The scanner ID is a 2 character ASCII designation that identifies the ASCII string from each scanner.

Keypad Entry (Y or N) Enables or disables the ability of the operator to enter data using the

DTAM keypad.

XON/XOFF Handshake

(Y or N)

Enables or disables XON/XOFF flow control between the bar code scanner and the DTAM.

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Chapter Objectives

Security Screens

A–B

Creating Security Screens

This chapter describes how to create security screens.

Section Page

Security Screens 9–1 Security Screen Builder 9–2 Creating a Security Screen 9–3

Security screens use numeric codes to restrict access to any associated information or processes. For ease of programming, security screens are provided with default text:

*RESTRICTED ACCESS* ENTER CODE:

If a different message is required, the security screen text can be edited. Constructing a security screen usually consists of assigning the security code(s).

As an operator enters a security code, an asterisk ( DTAM for each character input on the keyboard. If a valid security code has been entered, the next linked screen is displayed. If an invalid security code is entered, an error message appears. Once the error condition is acknowledged, the operator can re-enter the code or return to the Main Menu.

) is displayed on the

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Security Screen Builder

The screen for creating security screens is similar for the DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro.

Security Screen Builder Function Keys

Applies to:

Function

Key

[F1] EDIT CODES [F3] MAP SCREEN

[F4] COPY

[F5] INSERT TIME

[F6] INSERT DATE

[F7] CLEAR

[F8] CHANGE

[F9] SAVE

[F10] EXIT

Designation

SCREEN

DTAM

Plus

✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DTAM Micro

Function

Allows previously entered codes to be edited. Accesses screen mapping functions that link

application screens in a logical sequence. Link screens only after all of the screens have been created. Refer to Chapter 12.

Copies an existing screen to or from the current display window. Both the source and destination screens must be of the same type (Security screens).

Inserts the time into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Inserts the date into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus having the Calendar/Clock option.

Clears the current screen. You have the option of clearing only the screen text or deleting the entire screen.

Selects another operator screen.

Saves the application without exiting the Screen Builder function.

Prompts you to save the application to the current file and exits the DPS software.

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Creating a Security Screen

You can specify up to three separate codes for each Security Screen. An operator is allowed access by entering any of the assigned security codes. Access is also allowed by entering the Master Security Code.

To create a security screen:

1. Select Screen Builder from the Edit File - Option Selection menu. The Screen Builder for the main menu (screen #1) is displayed.

2. Press [F8], enter the display screen #, and select Security Screen type. The Screen Builder for a security screen appears.

3. If no security codes have been previously defined, you are prompted to enter a code(s).

If you are editing a screen with a previously defined security code(s), you must press [F1] to edit the code(s).

4. Enter at least one digit at each prompt. You can enter up to eight digits. If less than eight digits are entered, each remaining digit is displayed as a question mark (?). The question mark is a wildcard character, designating any character entry as acceptable.

5. To modify a security code, highlight the value and overwrite the old code.

6. To save the security code(s), press [Esc]. The cursor is then returned to the display window where you can edit the screen text.

7. Press [Esc] to save the screen.

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Chapter Objectives

Recipe Screens

A–B

Creating Recipe Screens

This chapter describes how to create recipe screens.

Section Page

Recipe Screens 10–1 Recipe Screen Builder 10–2 Creating a Recipe Screen 10–3

Recipe Screens allow an operator to download a block of data for up to 10 register addresses. These addresses can be in any order. Multiple recipe screens may be linked together in sequential order to download more than 10 register addresses, or to download more than one data format. You can choose to initiate the download automatically or manually (with a prompt).

If recipe screens are linked together, successive screens linked to the first recipe screen are downloaded immediately following the first screen. The operator prompt enabled for the first screen prompts the operator to acknowledge the recipe download. If the other linked recipes do not have the operator prompt enabled they are sent automatically. This appears to the operator as though all recipes were sent as one large recipe.

There is only one exception to the immediate download of successive recipe screens. If an alarm is initiated before all recipe screens are finished, the alarm screen is displayed, temporarily halting the download. As soon as the operator acknowledges the alarm, downloading of the recipe continues until completed.

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Recipe Screen Builder

The screen for creating recipe screens is similar for the DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro. The default prompt for operator acknowledgement is different due to differences in the DTAM Plus and DTAM Micro keypads.

DTAM Micro Default Prompt

Recipe Screen Builder Function Keys

Applies to:

Function

Key

[F3] MAP SCREEN

Designation

DTAM

Plus

DTAM Micro

✓ ✓

[F4] COPY SCREEN

✓ ✓

[F8] CHANGE

SCREEN

[F9] SAVE

[F10] EXIT

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Function

Accesses screen mapping functions that link application screens in a logical sequence. Link screens only after all of the screens have been created. Refer to Chapter 12.

Copies an existing screen to or from the current display window. Both the source and destination screens must be of the same type (Recipe screens).

Selects another operator screen.

Saves the application without exiting the Screen Builder function.

Prompts you to save the application to the current file and exits the DPS software

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Creating a Recipe Screen

To create a recipe screen:

1. Select Screen Builder from the Edit File - Option Selection menu. The Screen Builder for the main menu (screen #1) is displayed.

2. Press [F8], enter the display screen #, and select Recipe Screen type.

The Screen Builder for a recipe screen appears. You are asked whether the operator is to be prompted before the recipe data is downloaded (manual or automatic operation).

3. Enter [Y] or [N] and press [Return]. If you select [Y], the operator is prompted to acknowledge the screen. The operator must press [ the DTAM Micro or [Y] on the DTAM Plus before the download occurs. If you select [N], the download occurs automatically when the screen is selected. The operator in most cases will not even see the screen, only the message that data is being downloaded.

You are prompted for a register type.

] on

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4. Select a register type. You are prompted to enter the registers and the values you want to write.

5. Enter the register address and press [Return]. Enter the value to send and press [Return]. Repeat for up to 9 more addresses that you want to write at download.

6. After entering the download data and addresses, press [Esc] to accept the data.

7. Enter the screen text. If an operator prompt was selected, you cannot edit the prompt text.

8. Press [F9] to save the screen.

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Chapter Objectives

Bar Graph Screens

A–B

Creating Bar Graph Screens

This chapter describes how to create bar graph screens for DTAM Plus applications. Bar graph screens are not available on DTAM Micro operator modules.

Section Page

Bar Graph Screens 11–1 Bar Graph Screen Builder 11–2 Graph Display Range 11–3 Creating a Bar Graph Screen 11–4

The following is an example of a bar graph screen:

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The screen has the following structure:

• Lines one and two are used for text and numeric data display.

• The third line displays a horizontal bar graph having a left to right scale.

The bar can represent up to forty elements. Each element represents 2.5% of the bar range.

• The fourth line displays the minimum and maximum numeric values, and

horizontal axis marks at 25%, 50%, and 75% of scale.

Constructing a bar graph screen consists of the following:

• The text to be displayed

• The type of data stored in the SLC or PLC register

• The register to access

• Any data format and display information

• Range of register values

• Range of display values

• Range of graphical display

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Bar Graph Screen Builder

The bar graph screen is only available on the DTAM Plus. The bar graph Screen Builder looks like this:

Bar Graph Screen Builder Function Keys

FunctionFunction

Key

[F1] DISPLAY BAR

[F2] EDIT BAR DATA Access data register and bar graph display information. [F3] MAP SCREEN Accesses screen mapping functions that link application screens

[F4] COPY SCREEN Copies an existing screen to or from the current display window.

[F5] INSERT TIME Inserts the time into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus

[F6] INSERT DATE Inserts the date into the display. Only available with a DTAM Plus

[F7] CLEAR SCREEN Clears the current screen. You have the option of clearing only the

[F8] CHANGE

[F9] SAVE Saves the application without exiting the Screen Builder function.

[F10] EXIT Prompts you to save the application to the current file and exits the

Designation

REG

SCREEN

Inserts data display field at the cursor point. Accesses the display register information.

in a logical sequence. Link screens only after all of the screens have been created.

Both the source and destination screens must be of the same type (Bar Graph screens).

having the Calendar/Clock option.

screen text or deleting the entire screen including any linking you may have established.

Selects another operator screen.

DPS software.

Function

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Graph Display Range

Displayed Value (F1)

Bar Graph Value

The bar graph can correspond to any range of values within the minimum and maximum values stored in a register. In this way, you can present the optimum control for an operator.

For example, if a register has values between 0 and 9999 that correspond to

-300°F to 1000°F. For register data, enter 0 and 9999 for the low and high register limits, and -300°F and 1000°F for the display limits (the range shown the operator). If the major region of interest for the bar graph were 100°F to 300°F, you would enter these limits and the bar graph will display only the 100 ! 300°F range.

Note: Display and bar graph values can be scaled separately. Refer to the description of scaling in Chapter 3.

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Creating a Bar Graph Screen

To create a bar graph screen:

1. Select Screen Builder from the Edit File - Option Selection menu. The Screen Builder for the main menu (screen #1) is displayed.

2. Press [F8], enter the display screen #, and select Bar Graph Screen type.

The Screen Builder for a bar graph screen appears and you are prompted for a register type 16 Bit Signed Integer or 16 bit BCD.

3. Select a register type. You are prompted for the register information.

4. Enter the register data, refer to the next section Bar Graph Register Format selections.

5. Press [Esc] to save the register data. You are prompted to enter any screen text on the first 2 lines of the

display screen.

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6. Enter the screen text or if you want to add a data display field, press [F1]. The data displayed is the same register value shown in a graphical form on the bar graph. The display window shows an asterisk (

) for each

character displayed as register data, and a sign (if specified). For example, the display data for a Signed Integer register having

two characters to the right of the decimal and three to the left and sign would be:

Display Data

7. If you need to edit the bar graph register data, press [F2] The cursor is moved to the bar graph register data. Change any register

values as required.

8. Press [F9] to save the screen.

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Bar Graph Register Format Selections

The screen for a 16 Bit Signed Integer register is shown below. The screen for a 16 Bit BCD register is similar.

SLC or PLC

depending upon protocol.

Format Selection Description

Digits Right of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the right of the decimal.

Digits Left of Decimal The number of digits to be placed to the left of the decimal.

Leave Place for Sign (Y or N) Provides for a one character place for the polarity sign (+ or -) when

the data is displayed, if desired.

Minimum Register Value The minimum data value of the controller address.

Maximum Register Value The maximum data value of the controller address.

Minimum Displayed Value The minimum data value to be displayed. This value is displayed

when the data in the controller address is equal to the minimum register value.

Maximum Displayed Value The maximum data value to be displayed. This value is displayed

when the data in the controller address is equal to the maximum register value.

Minimum Bar Value The minimum value of data to be displayed in the bar graph. This

value must be greater or equal to the Minimum Displayed Value.

Maximum Bar Value The maximum value of data to be displayed in the bar graph. This

value must be less than or equal to the Maximum Displayed Value The minimum and maximum bar graph values may be used to

display a particular range or window of an overall range (Minimum and Maximum Displayed Values).

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Linking Menu and Application Screens

This chapter describes how to link the application screens so that an operator is presented with a logical flow of information.

Section Page

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

Linking Application Screens

After you have developed all of the screens necessary for an application, you need to decide how to link them. It is very helpful to create a flowchart of the screens to use as a map before you begin to define the links.

The [PREV] and [NEXT] keys of the DTAM Plus or DTAM Micro use the linking information to move between screens. Not all links need to have a “next” and “previous” screen. A screen link may create a two-way or one-way relationship.

Two-way links utilize a Link function:

Screen #20

[NEXT] selected[PREV] selected

Screen #30

One-way links only utilize a Goto function:

Screen #20

Screen #30

[NEXT] selected

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Linking Menu Screens

Screen Linking Guidelines

Menu and sub-menu links provide one way links with up to 8 application screens or sub-menus. An operator selects a menu item by pressing the numeric key corresponding to the menu item. When you link the main menu and sub-menu items you are linking screens to the keys on the numeric keypad.

1. Menu

3. Level

2. Temp Graph

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The following rules apply to linking screens:

• Only screens that are already defined can be linked.

• Wait until you have developed all of your screens and menus before

establishing links. It is much easier to create your links once, rather than change them whenever you change the order of screens.

• A non-menu screen cannot be linked back to a menu screen, use a Goto

(one way) link instead.

• A link is a one-to-one relationship between the current screen and the

target screen. You cannot establish more than a single one-way link to any particular screen.

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If you attempt to link to a destination screen that is already linked, you have the option of inserting the screen (changing the current link) or aborting the operation.

Screen Being Linked To

(Target Screen)

Other Screen Already Linked to Target Screen

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Application Screen Linking Function Keys

When you press [F3] MAP Screen on a non-menu screen, the screen linking function keys are active. Shown below is an example using a bar graph screen, the other screen types are similar.

Current Links

Screen Link Function Keys

Screen Linking Function Keys

Applies to:

Function

Key

[F1] INSERT LINK

[F3] INSERT

[F5] DELETE

[F7] DELETE

Designation

GOTO

MAPPING

DTAM

Plus

DTAM Micro

✓ ✓

Function

Inserts a link between two screens. This link is bi-directional, an operator can toggle between the screens using the [NEXT] and [PREV] keys.

Inserts Goto link between two screens. This is a one way link, an operator cannot return to the previous screen by pressing [PREV].

Deletes all links to the current screen.

Deletes the link established for the next screen only. On two-way links this also deletes the link to the screen previous to the current screen.

Menu and Sub-Menu Linkage Display

When you press [F3] MAP Screen on a main or sub-menu screen, the current screen links are displayed. Items 1 through 8 correspond with keypad keys [1] through [8]. Screens are linked by entering a screen number.

Current Links

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Linking a Menu

The following is a typical example of how to link items to a main menu. Links to a sub-menu are done in the same manner.

To link screens to a menu:

1. Open the menu or sub-menu screen.

Previously entered text, refer to Chapter 6

2. Press [F3] to select the link screens function. You are prompted to enter a screen number.

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3. Enter the screen # you want linked to numeric entry key [1] and press [Return].

You are prompted to enter the screen linked to DTAM numeric key [2].

4. Continue entering screen links with up to 8 DTAM numeric entry keys.

5. Press [F9] to save the menu edits.

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Linking Example

The following is an example of how to create one way or bidirectional screen links.

To link application screens:

1. Open the screen you want to link. In this example we are linking screen #16 (bar graph display) to screen # 33 (numeric entry screen).

2. Press [F3] to select the MAP Screen function. The current screen links are displayed along with the screen linking

function key operations.

Indicates that this screen is not linked to a menu.

Indicates this screen is not linked to another.

Indicates that no other screen is linked to this screen.

Function key operations.

3. Press [F1] to create a bidirectional link (operator can move between screens) or [F3] to create a Goto (one way link, this screen to specified screen).

You are prompted to enter a screen number.

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4. Enter a screen number (in this example screen #33) and press [Return]. The screen link is shown in the Screen Linkage description.

5. Press [F9] to save the screen edits. When you open the screen that was just linked (#33), the Screen Linkage

description will show that there is now a previous screen link to that screen.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important User Information

Table of Contents

Objectives

Contents

Intended Audience

Conventions

Related Publications

Chapter Objectives

Introduction to DTAM Programming Software

Software Requirements

Firmware Compatibility

System Requirements

Communication Cables

Making a Backup Copy

Installation Files

Installing DTAM Programming Software

Running DPS

Menu Conventions

Screen Building Conventions

Cursor Status Line

Moving Around Screens

Linking Application Screens

Objectives

DTAM Plus / DTAM Micro Comparison

DTAM Plus / DTAM Micro File Types

Screen Types and Data Formats

Data Scaling

Application Example

Example Application Description

Designing an Application

Chapter Objectives

Opening Menu

Edit Application File

Save Application File

Chapter Objectives

Screen Builder

Accessing Screen Types

Editing Screen Displays

Copying Screens

Selecting Other Screens

Clearing Screens

Inserting the Time or Date

Exiting Screen Builder

Chapter Objectives

Menu Screens

Building a Menu

Main Menu and Sub-Menu Screen Builder

Creating a Menu Screen

Chapter Objectives

Data Displays

Scaling

Data Display Screen Builder

Creating a Display Screen

Display Register Format Selections

Chapter Objectives

Data Entry Screens

Scaling

Data Entry Screen Builder

Creating a Data Entry Screen

Data Entry Register Format Selections

Chapter Objectives

Security Screens

Security Screen Builder

Creating a Security Screen

Chapter Objectives

Recipe Screens

Recipe Screen Builder

Creating a Recipe Screen

Chapter Objectives

Bar Graph Screens

Bar Graph Screen Builder

Graph Display Range

Creating a Bar Graph Screen

Bar Graph Register Format Selections

Chapter Objectives

Linking Application Screens