Rockwell Automation 9399 User Manual

A.I. Series

Installation Guide

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This Rockwell Software product is warranted in accord with the product license. The product's performance will be affected by system configuration, the application being performed, operator control and other related factors.

The product's implementation may vary among users. This manual is as up-to-date as possible at the time of printing; however, the accompanying software

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The instructions in this manual do not claim to cover all the details or variations in the equipment, procedure, or process described, nor to provide directions for meeting every possible contingency during installation, operation, or maintenance.

1 Installation/Update Procedure...........................................................................................1-1

Installing A.I. Series Software......................................................................................... 1-2

Installation for Multiple Computers.......................................................................... 1-5

Setting Environment Variables................................................................................. 1-7

Advanced Installation: Network, Multi-User .................................................................. 1-8

Preparing a Multi-Tasking or Network Environment................................................ 1-9

Files Affected by PLCLL ........................................................................................ 1-10

Updating A.I. Series Software ....................................................................................... 1-11

If Your Disks Are Damaged.......................................................................................... 1-15

Running A.I. Series Software ........................................................................................ 1-17

Executable Files ..................................................................................................... 1-19

Exiting A.I. Series Software.......................................................................................... 1-24

2 Copy Protection .................................................................................................................2-1

How the Copy Protection System Works.......................................................................... 2-2

Activation Files........................................................................................................2-2

Sharing Drives in Windows for Workgroups v3.11................................................... 2-3

Using a Floppy Disk as a Key Disk.................................................................................. 2-4

Damaged Activation File.......................................................................................... 2-4

Use on More Than One Computer............................................................................2-4

Using a Key Disk...................................................................................................... 2-5

Removing A.I. Series Software (Recall Function)............................................................ 2-6

Moving Activation Files.................................................................................................. 2-9

DOS Mode ............................................................................................................. 2-10

Shortcut for Moving Activation Files ...................................................................... 2-12

Windows Mode ...................................................................................................... 2-15

Moving Activation Without a Master Disk ............................................................. 2-18

Making a Keydisk on a Single Floppy System......................................................... 2-18

Resetting Activation...................................................................................................... 2-19

DOS Reset Utility................................................................................................... 2-20

Windows Reset Utility............................................................................................ 2-21

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1 1 Installation/Update Procedure

This chapter discusses installing and updating the software.

Note Files are time-stamped to reflect their revision number. For example, files for version

8.02 display a creation time of 8:02 a.m. when the DOS DIR command is used on the

directory containing the files. (The date-stamp is the date of the software release.)

A.I. Series software is copy protected to prevent unauthorized use. During an

installation, activation files are moved from the Master Disk to the destination drive

(usually your hard drive). The software will not run without the activation files. The

original Master Disk will continue to operate as a “key disk” for that module. The key

disk is your backup copy of the activation file. (A key disk is simply a disk which

allows the software to run if the activation file is not found. The Master disk can be

placed in the floppy drive to run A.I. Series software if the activation files are not

present on the hard disk. See Using a Floppy Disk as a Key Disk on page 2-4 for more

information on key disks.) Refer to Chapter 2 - Copy Protection for more information

on activation files and copy protection.

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Installing A.I. Series Software

The Setup program performs two functions. First, it uncompresses files from the distribution disks to the destination drive and directory. Second, the Setup program inserts registration information into the programs on the destination disk. A.I. Series software will not run unless the registration information is inserted correctly. You must use the Setup program to install the software correctly. The software cannot be installed without using the Setup program.

Note Pressing the [Esc] key at any time during the installation aborts the installation

program and returns you to the DOS prompt (after confirmation). If the master disks were successfully processed before the full install was aborted, use the Update option to complete the installation, instead of attempting another full installation.

To install the A.I. Series software:

1. Insert the Setup disk into your floppy drive.

2. Start the Setup program.

• Type: A: [Enter] (Use the appropriate drive letter for your system.)

• Type: SETUP [Enter]

You will see the following screen.

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3. Select the INSTALL option. This option moves the Rockwell Software product

and activation files from floppy disks to your computer's hard drive.

• Type I.

• When prompted to confirm, type: Y [Enter] to install the A.I. Series software

and display the following screen. Otherwise, type: N [Enter] to return to the beginning of this step.

The system displays the following screen, listing the available software modules.

Note The Emulation module is an added-cost option. Do not attempt to install Emulation

unless you have an Emulation Master disk.

4. Type Y in the field to the right of each module you want to install. When you

reach the bottom of the screen, type Y and press [Enter]. A screen like the following will appear.

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5. Setup asks for the directory in which to install the software. Either accept the

default directory (recommended) by pressing [Enter], or edit the directory name to one of your own choosing. When you are finished editing, press [Enter].

• If the directory name you entered does not exist, you will be prompted to allow

the Setup program to create the directory for you. Press Y [Enter] to install the files in the selected directory. Type N [Enter] to return to the beginning of this step.

• After entering the directory name, you will be prompted to confirm the

installation. Type: Y [Enter] to install the files in the selected directory. Type: N [Enter] to return to the beginning of this step.

6. The Setup program uncompresses the archived files from your A.I. Series software

disk(s), and copies them into the desired directory.

Note When switching disks, make certain that you have NOT write protected any of the

disks! (You can tell whether a disk is write protected by looking at the notch or hole in the upper right hand corner of the disk. See the figure on the following page.)

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Write Protected Not Write Protected

open closed

covered uncovered

When the Install routine is complete, store the disks in a safe place. You won't need

them again unless you recall the software.

Installation for Multiple Computers

Note Like all commercial software, Rockwell Software products are licensed for use by a

single user on a single PC. Running multiple copies of the same serial number at the

same time is a violation of international copyright laws and may subject you to

prosecution and subsequent fines and penalties.

If you need to run multiple copies of the software at the same time, quantity discounts

for Rockwell Software products are available. Contact Rockwell Software for details.

You can have A.I. Series software files (except the activation files) with the same serial

number resident on more than one computer, but you are authorized to run it on only

one computer at a time. This is useful if you need a primary system for office use and a

secondary system for use in the field.

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To install the software on more than one computer, perform a full install on the primary system. Then use the Setup program's Update option to transfer the executable files to the secondary system. You then have three options for running the software on these two systems:

• Move the activation files from one system to the other as needed.

• Move the activation files to a blank, formatted floppy disk and use that disk as a

key disk for both systems.

• Use the Master disk as a key disk to run the software. (You do not need to move

the activation file back to the Master disk.) This is the least favorable solution, however, as your Master disk could be damaged!

See Moving Activation Files on page 2-9 for directions on moving activation files.

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Setting Environment Variables

You can use the DOS SET command to set environment variables to control different

functions of your A.I. Series software. The table below describes some environment

variables that you can set. Add these commands to your autoexec.bat file or to a batch

file that starts your A.I. Series software.

If you have this package…

any A.I. Series package

PLC-500 A.I. MicroLogix A.I. PLC-5 A.I. PLC-3 A.I. PLC-5/250 A.I.

PLC-500 A.I. MicroLogix A.I PLC-5 A.I. PLC-3 A.I. PLC-5/250 A.I.

PLC-500 A.I. v8.03+ MicroLogix A.I. PLC-5 A.I. v7.21+ PLC-3 A.I. v6.18 PLC-5/250 A.I. v1.36

PLC-500 A.I. v8.03+ MicroLogix A.I.

PLC-5 A.I. tell the software not to run in protected

PLC-5 A.I. run the software without ICOM EMM

You can… With this DOS command…

specify the directory containing configuration and other system files in a network environment (see pages 1-8 - 1-10)

tell the user configurable help where to look for HELP.DIR and related .HLP files.

prevent users from exiting the A.I. Series software

prevent users from shelling out to DOS from within the A.I. Series software

specify the drives and order in which to check for activation files (see page 2-3 )

tell A.I. to search for activation files only on hard drives (see page 2-3)

run your A.I. Series software in monochrome

specify a temporary directory on your local hard drive when operating in a network environment (see page 1-9)

mode which uses extended memory

memory management. Refer to the PLC-5 A.I. Version 7 Manual Addendum for more details.

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SET PLCLL=pathname

SET ICOMHELPDIR=pathname

SET NOEXITTOPMENU=1

SET NOEXITTODOS=1

SET CHECKDRIVES=drives

SET KEYDISK=0

SET FORCEMONO=1

SET TNT=-SWD pathname

SET NOPROT=1

SET NOICOMEMM=1

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Advanced Installation: Network, Multi-User

Note Use of Rockwell Software products in multi-user and network environments may

require special licensing arrangements depending on the operating system in use. Call Rockwell Software Technical Support at (414) 321-4266 if you have questions regarding licensing.

System configuration options discussed in this section are specific to MS-DOS versions

5.0 and 6.x and have been tested under MS-DOS, Windows 3.xx, Windows NT, Windows 95, OS/2 and Novell Netware.

The Setup program may require file sharing services (SHARE.EXE in your computer’s AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS file in Windows v3.1 or VSHARE.386 in SYSTEM.INI in Windows for Workgroups) in some cases when the copy protection is located on a network drive.

The A.I. Series software recognizes an environment variable called PLCLL. This variable is used by the executable files to locate configuration and other system files.

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All A.I. Series programs recognize and use the PLCLL variable. In a multitasking or networked environment, the variable must be used to specify a unique drive and directory for each user or session. Each user or session must have read/write access to the drive and directory specified by PLCLL. If the environment variable is not specified, the current directory is used.

Preparing a Multi-Tasking or Network Environment

Set the PLCLL environment variable with the DOS SET command. The SET

command may be used in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or a batch file that starts the A.I.

Series software.

To change the PLCLL environment variable, use the SET command to specify a new

directory. To erase the PLCLL environment variable and use the default drive and

directory, issue the SET command with no parameter.

To specify a new directory, type (from the DOS prompt):

SET PLCLL = drive:\directory [Enter]

To reset the variable and use the default directory, type:

SET PLCLL = [Enter]

Make sure the temporary directory in your A.I. Series software is set to the same

directory as PLCLL:

1. From the Main Menu, select [F9] Configure Program Parameters.

2. Select [F4] Program Operational Parms.

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3. Press [F3] Directory to hold temporary files. Type the same drive and directory as

the PLCLL environment variable is set to and press [Enter].

32-bit Products (PLC-500 A.I. and Micro A.I.)

If you want to run PLC-500 A.I. or Micro A.I. from a network drive where you don’t

have read/write rights to the root directory, you will have to set environment variables

pointing to the temporary directory on your local hard drive. Place the following lines

in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file or in a batch file that runs the software. Replace

“C:\TEMP” in the examples with the path of the temporary directory on your system.

SET PLCLL=C:\TEMP

SET TNT=-SWD C:\TEMP

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Files Affected by PLCLL

System files affected by the PLCLL variable include:

Product Filename Purpose

SLC5LL.CFG Main configuration file

PLC-500 A.I. *SLC5LL.DEF Status file descriptions, loaded automatically to

SLC5LL.PKY User-defined keyboard mappings PLC5LL0.CFG Main configuration file *PLC5LL.DEF Status file descriptions, loaded automatically to

PLC-5 A.I. $ICOMRUN.OVL Primary video driver

PLC5LL.PKY User-defined keyboard mappings USERSWD.DEV User-defined device codes PLC2LL0.CFG Main configuration file

PLC-2 A.I. PLC2LL.PKY User-defined keyboard mappings

PLC3LL0.CFG Main configuration file

PLC-3 A.I. PLC3LL.PKY User-defined keyboard mappings

PLC5250.CFG Main configuration file

PLC-5/250 A.I. *PLC5250.DEF Status file descriptions, loaded automatically to

PLC5250.PKY User-defined keyboard mappings MICROLL.CFG Main configuration file

MicroLogix A.I. *MICROLL.DEF Status file descriptions, loaded automatically to

MICROLL.PKY User-defined keyboard mappings

*Make sure these files are manually copied to the drive and directory specified by the PLCLL environment variable.

new databases

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Updating A.I. Series Software

Software updates consist of a complete set of distribution disks, without the master

disks. You can discard the distribution disks from the previous version, but retain any

disks labeled “MASTER.” Master disks are not version specific, and will remain in

use for the life of the product.

Executable files access one or more common files. Updating the online OR offline

modules replaces these common files with the newer version. If the online and

offline modules reside in the same directories, make sure to update both modules

to the new version. Running the software from a directory that contains mixed

revisions will yield unpredictable results.

If you receive an update that does not include both modules, you can install and

run the one module in a separate directory until the update for the other module

arrives.

Installation/Update Procedure

Use the Setup program to update files on your hard disk.

Note Program configuration, system security, and printer driver files are not overwritten by

the update function. If you want these files updated, delete them from the destination

directory before updating. (These filenames end with .CFG, .SCY, and .PDL

respectively.)

Note Pressing the [Esc] key at any time during the update aborts the program and returns

you to the DOS prompt (after confirmation).

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To update A.I. Series software:

1. Start the update procedure by inserting the new Setup disk into your floppy drive.

2. Start the Setup program.

• Type: A: [Enter] (Use the appropriate drive letter for your system.)

• Type: SETUP [Enter]

You will see a screen like the following.

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3. Select the UPDATE option. This option moves the Rockwell Software program

files from your floppy disks to your computer's hard drive. Note that an Update does not affect the activation files in any way.

• Type U.

• When prompted to confirm, type Y [Enter] to update A.I. Series software and

display the next screen, or type N [Enter] to return to the beginning of this step. The system displays a screen like the following, listing the available software modules.

• Type Y in the field to the right of each module you want to update. When you

reach the bottom of the screen, type Y and press [Enter].

Note The Emulation module is an added-cost option. Do not attempt to update Emulation

unless you have an Emulation Master disk.

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Table of Contents

Installing A.I. Series Software

Advanced Installation: Network, Multi-User

Updating A.I. Series Software