Rockwell Automation 8520-OM User Manual

AllenBradley

Offline
Development
System (ODS)

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User's Manual

Publication XXXXXX.X - September 1995

Important User Information

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this
publication, those responsible for the application and use of this control
equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been
taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and
safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and
standards.

The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples shown in
this guide are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are
many variables and requirements associated with any particular
installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability (to
include intellectual property liability) for actual use based upon the
examples shown in this publication.

Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the Application,
Installation, and Maintenance of Solid State Control (available from your
local Allen-Bradley office), describes some important differences between
solid-state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken
into consideration when applying products such as those described in this
publication.

Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole
or in part, without written permission of Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.,
is prohibited.

Throughout this manual we make notes to alert you to possible injury to
people or damage to equipment under specific circumstances.

WARNING: Tells readers where people may be hurt if
procedures are not followed properly.

!

CAUTION: Tells readers where machinery may be

damaged or economic loss can occur if procedures are not

!

Warnings and Cautions:

Important: We recommend that you frequently back up your application

followed properly.

– identify a possible trouble spot
– tell what causes the trouble
– give the result of improper action
– tell the reader how to avoid trouble

programs on an appropriate storage medium to avoid possible
data loss.

Using this Manual

Preface

Manual Objective

Manual Content

This manual provides information about the outer shell of
Allen-Bradley’s Offline Development System (ODS) software.

We divided this manual into seven chapters.

For information about:

ODS overview 1 Introducing ODS

•installing the ODS software

•removing the ODS software

•starting a session on ODS

•using online help

•ODS conventions

•file structure

•setting up ODS with a usersupplied text editor

•configuring ODS features

•executing DOS commands without exiting ODS

•storing ODS files in project directories

•creating projects

•opening projects

•copying projects

•renaming projects

•deleting projects

•backing up project files to floppy disk

•restoring projects from floppy disk

•selecting applications and utilities

Refer to

chapter:

Entitled:

2 Installing ODS

3 Getting Started

with ODS

4 Configuring ODS

5 Using ODS

Project Management

•displaying the ODS revision level

•copying ODS files

•renaming ODS files

•deleting ODS files

•printing and displaying ODS files

•using ODS to configure communications through:

-1784KL

-1784KT

-1784KTK1

-serial port

-programming from Data Highway Plus to Data Highway Plus

•using INTERCHANGE

•configuring Data Highway Plus under Windows NT

•downloading AMP files for Use with the 9/PC from:

-the local host PC into the 9/PC

-a separate network-connected ODS workstation that is running
Windows NT to the host PC and into the 9/PC card

-an ODS workstation running Microsoft Windows NT and Dial-up
Networking, connected to the serial port of the host PC running
Microsoft's' Remote Access Services (RAS), and into the 9/PC card

•setting up the 9/PC host (or server) computer

•setting up the ODS (or client) computer

•troubleshooting tips for RAS configuration

6 Using ODS

File Management

7 Using ODS

Communications
Configuration

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Warnings, Cautions, and Important Information

Audience

We indicate in these ways information that is especially important:

WARNING: identifies information about practices or
circumstances that can lead to personal injury as well

!

!

Important: identifies information that is important for successful

This manual assumes these conditions:

• you already know how to use a personal computer

• you are familiar with using DOS

• you are using a compatible computer (see page 1–3)

• the ODS software and the online help is already installed in the

computer that you are going to be using

as damage to the control, machine, or other equipment

CAUTION: identifies information about practices or
circumstances that can lead to damage to the control,
machine, or other equipment

application of the control

Terms and Conventions

This manual includes these terms and conventions:

• servo controller — the axis or motion controller

• ODS — application software used to create and download

configuration and interface files to the servo controller

• <x> — the key on the computer keyboard marked x, where x is

the letter or key label

• [ENTER] — the key on the computer keyboard marked ENTER or

RETURN

Some ENTER or RETURN keys may be marked with an arrow or
other designator.

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Screens

We show screens and screen text in several different ways:

• full screens

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• partial screens

• pop-up windows

• screen text

Installing Disk # 2

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Related Publications

For additional information about motion control systems, contact
your local Allen-Bradley sales office or distributor or refer to these
related publications:

Publication
Number

1746ND001 IMC 110 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1746HCDOC

1746ND003 IMC 110 Motion Control System AMP Manual

1746ND004 IMC 110 Motion Control System Programming Manual

1746ND002 IMC 110 Motion Control System Handheld Pendant Manual 1746HHDOC

17716.5.45 IMC 120 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771HSARS

17716.5.61 Installation Manual Supplement

17716.5.51 IMC 120 Motion Control System Programming Manual

17716.5.50 IMC 120 Handheld Pendant Operator's Manual

17716.5.1 IMC 120 AMP Reference Manual

17716.5.45 IMC 120 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771HCDOC

17716.5.51 IMC 120 Motion Control System Programming Manual

Document
Title

Catalog
Number

17716.5.63 System Programming Manual Supplement

17716.5.50 IMC 120 Handheld Pendant Operator's Manual

17716.5.62 Handheld Pendant Operator's Manual Supplement

17716.5.1 IMC 120 AMP Reference Manual

17716.2.4 IMC 121 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771HIDOC

17716.4.3 IMC 121 Motion Control System Programming Manual

17716.5.65 IMC 121 Handheld Pendant Operator's Manual

17716.4.2 IMC 121 AMP Reference Manual

17716.2.3 IMC 123 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771H3DOC

17716.4.1 IMC 123 Motion Control System Programming Manual

17716.5.60 IMC 123 Handheld Pendant Operator's Manual

17716.7.1 IMC 123 AMP Reference Manual

17715.7 IMC 123CR Supplement

85204.3 9/Series CNC PAL Reference Manual 8520PRM2

85204.5.1 9/Series CNC MiniDNC Software User Manual 8520MDNC

Publication MCD-5.1 - August 1999

85205.1.1 9/Series CNC Lathe Programming and Operation Manual 8520LUM

85205.1.3 9/Series CNC Mill Programming and Operation Manual 8520MUM

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Publication
Number

85205.1.4 9/Series CNC Grinder Programming and Operation Manual 8520GUM

85205.1.5 9/Series Data Highway Plus Communication Module

8520-5.2 9/Series CNC OCI User Manual Supplement 8520-OUM

85206.2 9/Series CNC Integration and Maintenance Manual 8520IMM

85206.4 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual 8520ARM2

8520-6.6 9/Series CNC OCI API Developer's Guide 8520-9API

85206.7 9/Series CNC OCI Installation Manual 8520OIM

8520-9.1 9/PC Installation and Integration Manual 8520-9IM

8520-9.2 9/PC Logic Reference Manual 8520-9LM

8520-9.3 9/PC AMP Reference Manual 8520-9AM

8520-9.4 9/PC Lathe Operation and Programming Manual 8520-LPM

8520-9.5 9/PC Mill Operation and Programming Manual 8520-MPM

Document
Title

User Manual

Catalog
Number

8520DHM

What to Do Next

Familiarize yourself with the Table of Contents in the front of this
manual and with the Index in this back of the manual. Use these
tools to find information quickly and easily.

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Chapter 1
Introducing ODS

Chapter 2
Installing ODS

Table of Contents

Chapter Objective 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What is the Offline Development System (ODS)? 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ODS Main Features 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardware Requirements for ODS 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computers Compatible with ODS Software 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What Comes with ODS? 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What to Do Next 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter Objective 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before You Begin 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Make a Backup Copy of the ODS Software 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check the PATH Command 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the ODS Software 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using DOS 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Windows NT 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the ODS Software 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What to Do Next 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3
Getting Started with ODS

Chapter Objective 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Pull-down Menus 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Online Help 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reading the Status Line 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Directories 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering File and Project Names 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpreting Error Messages 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the [ESC] Key 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exiting from ODS 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What to Do Next 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Windows 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using DOS 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pulling Down a Menu 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting a Menu Option 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Project 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Utility 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 4
Configuring ODS

Chapter Objective 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifying the Text Editor 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyboard Setup 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the Serial Communication Setup 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Print Device (Windows NT only) 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turning the Beeper ON/OFF 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turning the Verify Feature ON/OFF 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Executing DOS Commands from within ODS 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What to Do Next 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5
Using ODS for Project Management

Chapter Objective 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating a Project 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opening an Existing Project 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displaying Project Information 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Project Information 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copying a Project 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Renaming a Project 5-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deleting a Project 5-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backing Up a Project to Floppy Disk 5-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restoring a Backed-up Project 5-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting an Application 5-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting a Utility 5-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What to Do Next 5-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6
Using ODS File Management

Chapter Objective 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using ODS File Managment 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing the File Type Within a PAL Application 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copying a File from a Current Project 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Renaming a File from a Current Project 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deleting a File from a Current Project 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copying Files from Another Project 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing an ODS File 6-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Documentor 6-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Your File 6-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Canceling a Printing Request 6-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Displaying an ODS File 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What to Do Next 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 7
Using ODS Communication Configuration

Chapter Objective 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Communication Code 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu Structure 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring a 1784-KL 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring a 1784-KT 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KT Address Considerations 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Programming from DH+ to DH+ 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the 1784-KTK1 7-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KTK1 Address Considerations 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6122 Considerations 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IBM PC XT Considerations 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring a Serial Driver 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using INTERCHANGE 7-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring DH+ Under Windows NTt In ODS 7-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring RSLinx for Ethernet 7-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downloading AMP Files for Use with the 9/PC 7-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downloading an AMP File from the Host PC to a 9/PC 7-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downloading Over a Network from a Second PC 7-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Downloading from the Serial Port of a Second PC 7-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the 9/PC Host (or Server) Computer 7-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up the ODS (or Client) Computer 7-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Tips for RAS Configuration 7-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What to Do Next 7-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introducing ODS

Chapter 1

Chapter Objective

What is the Offline Development System (ODS)?

This chapter provides you with an overview of the Allen-Bradley
Offline Development System (ODS) and provides important
information on what you need to run the ODS software.

If you want to: See page:

get an introduction to Offline Development System 1-1

see a flowchart of the typical ODS process 1-2

identify the hardware requirements for ODS 1-3

identify what computers are compatible with ODS software 1-3

identify what is included with the ODS package 1-3

what to do next 1-3

The Offline Development System (ODS), a menu-driven software
package, runs on an IBM
This system uses a serial port and a communication cable to
communicate with the Allen-Bradley product using this system.
With ODS you can create, edit, and document these files:

Important: The 9/PC does not require a communication cable to

upload and download part programs from ODS.

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or an IBM-compatible personal computer.

• machine configuration

These files specify values for parameters that provide the
computer numeric controller (CNC) or motion controller with
information about a particular machine, such as the IMC 110,
IMC 123, 9/Series, or 9/PC.

• machine interface

These files provide the functional link between the CNC, the
machine, the sequence of axis motions, and the machine’s inputs
and outputs as required by the application.

• machine motion control

These files provide programming languages for the programs that
you write (depending on the controller) that control the motion of
the configured axes.

After you create or edit the files, you can use ODS to download them
to the control. You can also use ODS to copy, restore, rename, or
delete the files that you created or edited.

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START

This figure shows a flowchart of the typical ODS process.

ODS Main Features

The main features of the ODS software include:

Start a session

Configure the ODS

Select or create a project

Create machine configuration files

Download configuration files

Create machine interface files

Build interface files

• simple-to-use pull-down menus for easy access

• comprehensive help messages

• efficient file management capabilities (you can organize files

according to project)

• access to DOS partition while using ODS

• availability of ODS on 3.5-inch floppy disks

Download interface files

Back up project files

Exit the ODS to DOS

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Hardware Requirements for ODS

Computers Compatible with ODS Software

ODS requires this hardware:

• a fully IBM-compatible personal computer

(see compatible computers listed below)

• 640 KB of conventional RAM

• 3.5-inch floppy-disk drive

• 50-Mbyte of memory available on hard-disk drive

(approximately .5 MB additional needed for each project)

• one serial port and one parallel port

• a monochrome display adapter (MDA) or

a color graphics adapter (CGA)

• blank floppy disks for making backup copies

(Refer to Chapter 2)

Important: ODS runs with MS-DOS version 3.3 or higher,

Microsoft Windows 95, or Microsoft Windows NT.

These computers support ODS software:

• Allen-Bradley Series 61XX computers

• IBM PC AT, Compaq

personal computer



386, or any other fully IBM-compatible

What Comes with ODS?

What to Do Next

ODS software is packaged in a 3-ring binder that includes these
items:

• ODS software on 3.5-inch floppy disks

• this Allen-Bradley Offline Development System (ODS) Software

User Manual

Refer to Chapter 2 to learn about installing the ODS software.

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Installing ODS

Chapter 2

Chapter Objective

Before You Begin

This chapter contains information to help you install and remove
ODS software on a personal computer.

If you want to: See page:

make a backup copy of ODS software 2-1

check the PATH command 2-1

install ODS software 2-1

modify the CONFIG.SYS file 2-6

modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT file 2-7

remove the ODS software 2-7

what to do next 2-10

Before installing ODS:

Make a Backup Copy of the ODS Software

Make a backup copy of your original ODS floppy disks by using the
DOS DISKCOPY command. Refer to your computer’s DOS
documentation for more information about making backup copies.

Installing the ODS Software

Check the PATH Command

Make sure that the PATH command, which is usually initialized in
the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, includes the directory that contains
COMMAND.COM. This is usually the root directory, but can be
any directory, depending on your version of DOS.

For instructions on how to modify the COMMAND.COM and the
AUTOEXEC.BAT files, refer to your DOS manual.

Follow the procedure in this chapter to install the ODS software into
a personal computer.

Using DOS

Important: This procedure assumes that drive A is a 3.5-inch

floppy-disk drive and that drive C is a hard-disk drive.
If the drive designations on your computer are different,
substitute the appropriate designations.

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1. Turn on the computer and boot DOS. The computer displays the

DOS prompt.
Important: Be sure that the PATH command includes the

directory that contains the COMMAND.COM
file.

2. Insert ODS disk 1 into drive A.

3. Change to the source drive, i.e., the drive in which the disk is

inserted.
For example, if disk 1 is in drive A, but your system boots on C,

you must change to drive A to install the software. See your
DOS manual for more information.

4. At the

prompt, type:

install a: c:

where a: is the source drive and c: is the destination drive, and
press

[ENTER]

The computer begins to execute the installation utility by
displaying:

Copyright 1989-1999 Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.
Installation program - Phase 1

Installing ODS from a: to c:

The installation utility checks the amount of available space on
the hard disk.

What happens next is determined by whether the computer’s hard
disk has enough available memory to accommodate the ODS
software.

If you see the message: then:

Installation will continue.

It appears that you may not have enough
disk space to install the complete ODS
package. Either remove the existing ODS, or
delete other unwanted files.
Aborting
Press any key to continue...

The installation utility continues the
installation.

The disk does not have enough memory
for ODS.

The computer returns to DOS and
displays the DOS prompt. Clear sufficient
space on the hard disk. If a version of
ODS is already installed, remove it.
When enough free space is available,
start the installation procedure again.

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The installation utility checks the hard disk for the \IMC directory or
any

IMC files.

If you see the message: then:

A directory called \IMC already exists (on
drive c:). If you are certain that this directory
was created by an earlier version of
Allen-Bradley’s ODS, then proceed with the
installation. Otherwise, press CTRL-C now
and verify that this directory may be
overwritten.
Press any key to continue...

The hard disk contains the
directory \IMC.

IMC files already exist in the
directory. Follow the instruction
on the screen. (Most ODS files
are installed in this directory.)

Important: Selecting Press any key to continue... will not

affect any existing AMP, PAL, or logic files.

5. To continue or abort the installation, follow the flowchart below:

Continue

or

Abort

Installation

Abort

Enter: [Cntrl-C]

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Continue

Press any key

Go to

Step 6

Msg:

Terminate
Batch Job

Y/N

No

Enter: [N]

Enter: [Y]

Yes

Computer

returns to

DOS

Important: Pay particular attention to the following when

you install ODS software:

• If you press any key to continue, files stored in the \IMC

directory are overwritten.

• If you are not sure this is acceptable, press [CTRL-C] to abort

installation.

• Check files stored in the \IMC directory.

• Copy any files that need to be saved to another directory; delete

the files from the \IMC directory.

• Start installation again.

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The installation utility installs the files from disk 1 onto the hard
disk and displays this message:

Phase 2 Installation will now be invoked.
If the message “Bad command or filename”
appears, it means that the DOS command
processor (COMMAND.COM) could not be located.
Make sure your PATH command includes the
directory that COMMAND.COM resides in. Then
re-start this Installation procedure.
See your DOS manual for further information.
Strike a key when ready . . .

6. Press any key to start Phase 2 of the installation utility.

The computer displays:

Copyright 1989-1999 Allen-Bradley Company
Installation program - Phase 2
Installing ODS for Model 9/Series (archive
version)...

When the installation utility finishes installing all of the files
from disk 1, the computer displays this message:

Insert Disk # 2
Strike a key when ready . . .

7. Remove disk 1 from drive A, and insert disk 2.

8. Press any key to continue the installation process.

The screen displays this message:

Installing Disk # 2

9. After all of the files from disk 2 are installed, repeat the process

for each of the remaining disks.

10.Select your options. ODS installs the products that you selected.

After you complete the installation process, the ODS displays
this message:

Insert Disk # 1
Press any key to continue...

11.Remove the floppy disk from drive A, and insert disk 1. Press

any key to continue.
The installation utility displays a message similar to this:

ODS supports most IBM 100% compatibles,
however, some use unusual video monitors.
Please select the type of computer this
version of ODS will be running on:

1) 100% compatible or Allen-Bradley
T35/T47/T50/T60

2) Allen-Bradley T45

3) COMPAQ Portable 386

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Enter selection (1/2/3):

12.Select [1], [2], or [3], depending on the type of computer.

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Choose selection

[1] if you are using an Allen-Bradley Series

6120, 6121, 6122, or 618X computer.
The installation utility configures ODS to the type of computer

selected. If the installation utility includes any update notices, it
displays the first page under this heading:

mm/dd/yy
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

*
*

notice text

*
*

--MORE--

13.Read the first page, then press any key to display the next page.

14.Repeat step 13, displaying all the available pages. Press any key

to continue.
The installation utility displays this message:

If you would like to print the
above message, use the DOS command:
PRINT a:READ.ME
Strike a key when ready . . .

You cannot enter the DOS PRINT command during installation.

15.Press any key to continue.

The installation utility displays the message:

To run ODS, type “cd \imc”,
then type “imc”.
IBM is a registered trademark of

International Business Machines Corporation

COMPAQ is a registered trademark of

Compaq Computer Corporation

Done...Please remove Disk 1 from the drive.

You see the C:\IMC> prompt.

16.Remove disk 1 from drive A.

Store the master ODS disks in a safe location. You can now print
the READ.ME file.

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Using Windows NT

Important: This procedure assumes that drive A is a 3.5-inch

floppy-disk drive and that drive C is a hard-disk drive.
If the drive designations on your computer are different,
substitute the appropriate designations.

1. Turn on the computer and insert ODS disk 1 into drive A.

2. Click the Windows NT Start button and select Run. A similar

box appears:

Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File

If the correct path does not appear by default in the Open:
pulldown menu box, type the correct path (e.g., a:\install a: c:,
where a: is the source drive and c: is the destination drive).

3. Press [ENTER]

The computer begins to execute the installation utility. Refer to
steps 4 through 15 in the Using DOS section (beginning on
page 2–2) for further instructions on installing your ODS
software.

If you are using a DOS–based system, you can optimize ODS
performance, by modifying your CONFIG.SYS file.

Important: 8100 HS110 software does not require you to add the

line ‘DEVICE=DF1DRV.SYS’.

1. Modify the CONFIG.SYS file, if necessary, to include these lines:

BUFFERS=25
FILES=20
DEVICE=DF1DRV.SYS

The record DEVICE=DF1DRV.SYS enables the DF1
communication driver to transfer files between ODS and the
servo controller.

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When selecting any other CONFIG.SYS commands, be aware of
the memory requirements.

2. Reboot the computer to read the data from this file.

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Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File

Removing the ODS Software

If you are using a DOS–based system, you can directly start ODS.
You must modify the PATH command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
by adding this entry to the path:

;C:\IMC

If you want ODS to start automatically when you turn on the
computer, add this entry to the last line of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

IMC

Refer to the computer’s DOS manual for further instructions.

If for any reason you need to remove the ODS software from the
computer’s hard disk, use the following procedure:

Important: This procedure assumes that the floppy-disk drive is

drive A and the hard-disk drive is drive C. If the drive
designations on your computer are different, substitute
the appropriate designations.

Important: Before you remove the ODS software from the hard

disk, back up any projects you need to save, then delete
all of the projects.

1. Insert ODS disk 1 in floppy-disk drive A.

2. If you are at the

a:

C: prompt, type:

and press [ENTER].

3. At the prompt, type:

a:remove

and press [ENTER].
The removal utility displays this message:

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4. Select the drive that contains the ODS software. For this

example, select drive C and press

[ENTER].

The arrangement of the list may vary slightly from what
currently appears on your screen. The removal utility displays a
message similar to this:

The menu highlights the installed ODS software and ghosts
unavailable software. Select the control family you want to
remove or ALL controls for all of the installed ODS software.

5. Select a control type.

If you selected a 9/Series control, this screen appears:

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6. If applicable, select an application type.

If all projects or files have not been deleted from a specific
application before being removed, this warning appears:

With the appearance of this screen, the removal utility begins
deleting files from the hard disk:

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Removing ODS

The removal utility looks for a particular list of files and
directories. If it cannot find the file or directory that it is looking
for, the removal utility displays a message similar to the
following:

This message does not indicate that the removal process is
proceeding incorrectly. It indicates the condition of the directory
and is for your information only.

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When removal is complete, the removal utility displays this
message:

Removal Complete

Press any key to continue . . .

7. Remove the disk from the floppy-disk drive.

What to Do Next

Chapter 3 tells you how to use the ODS software.

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Chapter 3

Getting Started with ODS

Chapter Objective

This chapter tells you how to create and edit these types of ODS
files:

• machine configuration

• machine interface

• machine motion control

If you want to: See page:

get started using ODS 3-1

use pulldown menus 3-4

use online help 3-5

read the status line 3-7

define projects 3-8

define applications 3-9

define utility 3-10

use directory 3-10

enter file and project names 3-11

interpret error messages 3-12

use the [ESC] key 3-12

edit ODS 3-12

know what to do next 3-12

Getting Started

To begin:

Using Windows

1. Select MSDOS Command Prompt under the Programs option
of the Windows NT Start menu.

2. At the DOS prompt, type:

IMC [ENTER]

If the message Bad command or filename appears, this is an
indication that the PATH command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
does not contain the directory \IMC.

3. If this is the case, type:

cd IMC [ENTER] IMC [ENTER]

ODS displays the welcome screen.

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Continue to step 4 on page 3–3.

Using DOS

1. Turn on the computer and boot DOS.

IMC was included as the last record in the AUTOEXEC.BAT

If
file, ODS starts automatically when you turn on the computer.

2. At the DOS prompt, type:

IMC [ENTER]

If the message Bad command or filename appears, this is an
indication that the PATH command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
does not contain the directory \IMC.

3. If this is the case, type:

cd \IMC [ENTER] IMC [ENTER]

ODS displays a similar welcome screen.

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4. Press any key to continue. A screen similar to this appears:

ODS installs the DOS print driver in RAM, which allows you to
download files to a printer.

Important: You must first install the print driver to be able

to print files from ODS menus.

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If the print driver is: then:

already installed the above screen appears for a moment and then is

replaced by the ODS top level screen (page 3-4)

not installed ODS asks you to select a device name:

Name of list device [PRN]:

5. Select a device name.

If you want to use: then:

the default device name press [ENTER]

a different device 1. Type a device name, for example:

•LPT1

•LPT2

•LPT3

2. Press [ENTER]

•COM1

•COM2

•AUX

Refer to DOS documentation for more information about printer
device names.

6. However, if the screen is distorted, follow this procedure:

a. Exit ODS.
b. At the DOS prompt, type:

MODE BW80 [ENTER]

c. Reboot ODS following the instructions on page 3–1 or

3–2. Examine the screen. If the screen is clear, we
suggest that you add the command MODE BW80 to the batch
file, IMC.BAT.

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ODS displays the first line of its menu.



the Project

A project is a directory you create to
store files for a particular controller or job.

status line

Using Pull-down Menus

 the Application

An application is a group of programs
used for creating and managing files.

 the Utility

A utility is one of the programs
in an application.

The first line of the ODS screen layout (referred to as the status
line) identifies the project, the application, and the utility.

If a project, an application, or a utility is not active, the word

none appears in the corresponding space in the status line.

The second line of the ODS screen is the menu bar. The menu bar
identifies the pull-down menus. Select the functions you wish to
perform from these menus. The active application and utility
determine which menus are listed. For example, in this screen the
top-level menu bar includes five choices.

In contrast, the menu bar for the 9/Series AMP editor utility includes
four choices for a single process system:

Some menu choices are:

• highlighted (available for selection)

• darker or ghosted (unavailable for selection)

ODS automatically enables and disables menu choices according to
the operation that it is performing and its current status. For
example, the F3-Application menu is not available unless a project is
created or selected. Similarly, you must select an application before
the F4-Utility menu becomes available.

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Pulling Down a Menu

To pull down a menu, press the function key indicated on the menu
bar. ODS then displays it on the screen. For example, when you
press [

F1] to pull down the F1-File menu, you see this screen:

Selecting a Menu Option

Using Online Help

There are two ways to select the menu options:

• Press the key indicated between the parentheses on the menu.

For example, press

? to select the About option.

• Use the arrow up [↑] or arrow down [↓] keys to highlight the

option desired, then press [

ODS online help is context sensitive; therefore, any time that you
request help, ODS provides a relevant help message. Online help is
structured into the ODS software, and is available only if you install
it. The online help menu appears on the right side of the screen just
below the F5-Configuration heading.

1. To request help, simultaneously hold down the [

key([ALT-H]), then release.

During the ODS installation process, ODS presents update
notices as a series of help messages. The help portion of the
screen describes how to use the menu for the help messages.

ENTER].

ALT] key and [H]

This help message contains some introductory information about ODS. Read it carefully.

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The box at the upper right of the screen below tells you how to
display other pages of the help screens. If there is more text in the
help message than can fit in one window, you can access the next
page of help by selecting the [

PgDn].

Notice that the Previous Page [PgUp] choice is ghosted, indicating
that it is not available for selection. Since the page of help text
displayed is the first page, there are no previous pages to access.
When you select [

PgDn] to move to the second help page, the [PgUp]

choice becomes available.

2. Press the [

ESC] key to clear the help text from the screen.

• At the top of each help screen there is a heading that

identifies:

– the topic of the screen
– the current page
– how many pages there are in the help text

• Most help text is divided into sections, with each section

indicated by a heading in the text.

• If the body of text for a heading within the help text is

continued on the next page of help text, the word (continued)
appears at the bottom of the page.

Help screens are available for each of the top-level entries (F1-File
through F5-Configuration) in the menu bar.

When you select: then:

F1File from the menu heading the selection is highlighted

[ALTH] the help messages that appear describe the

entries contained in the F1File menu

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Refer to the example below:

When you select a specific function, use the arrow up [↑] or arrow
down [
[

↓] keys and highlight the desired entry. When you enter

ALT-H], a help message appears describing the functional details of

the selected entry. For this example, the help messages are for the

Copy file entry.

Reading the Status Line

Additional help messages are available for other ODS screens. If no
help is available, ODS displays:

Sorry, n o further help is available.

The status line of the ODS screen shows the active Project,
Application, and Utility. Figure 3.1 illustrates the way that ODS is

organized by project, application, and utility.

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