System Requirements 1
System Requirements
GML Commander is designed to run on Windows 95 or
Windows NT 4.0™. To ensure that GML Commander works
correctly , we recommend, at minimum, the following har dware
and software:
• IBM compatible PC with a 486 or higher microprocessor
(Pentium recommended)
• Windows9 5/Windows NT 4.0 o perating syst em (or high er)
• 8 MB RAM (16 MB recommended)
• 10 MB hard disk space
• VGA monitor running in standard 640 x 480 resolution
(SVGA 600 x 800 resolution recommended)
• One 3.5 inch high-density diskette drive (1.44 MB) if
installing GML Commander from diskettes
• One CD ROM drive if installing GML Commander from
CD ROM
• Windows-compatible mouse with mouse driver
• One serial port (com1, com2, com3, or com4) to
communicate with the controller
• A second serial port if using a serial mouse
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Make a Backup Copy of GML Commander Diskettes
When you receive GML Commander, it will be on either a
single CD ROM disc or a series of 3.5-inch high-density (1.4
MB) diskettes. If your soft ware is on disket tes, we recommend
making a backup copy of the software before installing it.
Follow standard Windows procedure for making your backup
copy of the GML Commander software.
ATTENTION:
Copyright Law to copy GML Commander except
!
for backup purposes to guard against accidental
loss or damage. No part of the soft ware contained
on your diskette ca n be repro duced, t ransm itte d,
or transferred without prior written permission of
the Allen-Bradley Company.
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It is a violation of th e Federal
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Installing GML Commander
Your GML Commander software comes on either a single CD
ROM disc or a series of 3.5-inch high-density (1.4 MB)
diskettes. Either way, the software is a self-installing
executable file that you load on your computer’s hard disk.
Installing from CD ROM
When you insert the GML Commander CD ROM disc in the
CD ROM drive, the installation process automatically occurs if
your computer is configured for CD ROM autorun.
If CD ROM autorun is disabled through the Windows registry
on your computer, automatic installation will not occur. You
need to follow the procedures given below for manual
installation.
Automatic Installation
To automatically install GML Commander from CD ROM:
Start Windows95 or Windows NT 4.0.
1.
Insert the GML Commander CD ROM disc in the CD
2.
ROM drive. The installation process automatically runs.
Follow the instructions shown on the installation program
3.
windows to complete the installation process.
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Unless you change the default path, GML Commander
4.
files are placed in the following folder (directory structure):
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\GML Com-
5.
mander\
Version Number, such as 4.00\various files
Manual Installation
To manually install GML Commander from CD ROM:
From the Windows95 or Windows NT Taskbar, select the
1.
button. The Start menu appears.
Start
Select
2.
In the
3.
followed by a backslash, and then
type:
Select OK. A window containing installation in structions
4.
. The Run dialog box appears.
Run
Open
field, type the name of the CD ROM drive,
setup.exe
d:\setup.exe
.
. For example,
appears.
Follow the instructions shown on the installation program
5.
windows to complete the installation process.
Unless you change the default path, GML Commander
files are placed in the following folder (directory
structure):
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\GML
Commander\
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Version Number, such as 4.00\various files
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Installing from Diskettes
To install GML Commander from diskettes:
Insert the first GML Commander 3.5 inch diskette in drive
1.
A.
From the Windows95 or Windows NT Taskbar, select the
2.
button. The Start menu appears.
Start
Select
3.
In the
4.
Select OK. A window containing installation in structions
5.
appears.
Follow the instructions shown on the installation program
6.
windows to complete the installation process.
Unless you change the default path, GML Commander
files are placed in the following folder (directory
structure):
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\GML
Commander\
. The Run dialog box appears.
Run
Open
field, type
a:setup
Version Number, such as 4.01\various files
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6 Uninsta lling GML Commander
Uninstalling GML Commander
Uninstalling GML Commander means that you remove the
program from your computer’s hard disk. You may want to
uninstall if you are low on disk space and you are installing a
new version of the GML Commander program. However, you
do not need to uninstall your current version of GML
Commander in order to load a new version of the software.
Each version of GML Commander is placed in its own folder,
with the folder name being the same as the version number.
This allows you to run multiple versions of GML Commander
at once.
To uninstall GML Commander:
From the Windows95 or Windows NT Taskbar, select the
1.
button. The Start menu appears.
Start
Select
2.
3.
4.
Settings
Select
Control Panel
Double-click on the
Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears.
Select
5.
GML Commander
list in the middle of the dialog box .
Select the
6.
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. The Control Panel window appears .
Add/Remove Programs
Add/Remove
icon. The
xxx
(version number) from the
button. The Confirm File Dele-
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tion dialog box appears.
7.
Select
to remove (uninstall) the GML Commander
Yes
program. When the process is finished, “Uninstall completed” appears at the bottom of the dialog box.
If the following message also appears, select
8.
Details
“Some elements could not be removed. You sh ou ld
manually remove items related to the application.”
Remove the items that are listed in the Details dialog box.
9.
These items are usually folders that need to be deleted
from the computer.
Starting GML Commander
To start GML Commander:
From the Window95 or Windows NT Taskbar, select the
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
button. The Start menu appears.
Start
Select
Programs
Select
Rockwell Automation
. The Programs menu appears.
.
Select GML Commander with the correct version number.
Select
GML Commander
.
The GML Commander application window appears. The
window displays a new, active diagram, which is called
New Diagram. You can save this file with a different
name.
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8 Co nnecting a Controller to Your PC
Connecting a Controller to Your PC
When you are developing your GML Commander diagram,
your computer does not need to communicate directly with the
motion controller. However, when you are using GML
Commander to perform controller setup and debugging, the
motion controller must be connected to your PC.
An RS-232C serial link using a stan dard RS-232C cab le allows
communications between the PC and the stand-alone motion
controller. RS-232C cables are available at computer stores or
from Allen-Bradley.
To connect a motion controller to your PC:
Turn off both the PC and the motion controller.
1.
Connect the PC’s com1, com2, com3, or com4 serial port
2.
to Serial Port A on the motion controller.
Note:
You can use com1, com2, com3, or com4, depending
on the system properties Port setting you defined in
GML Commander. For more information, see
System Properties
Installation and Setup
to the
chapter in this manual. Also, refer
controller.
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Setting
manual for your motion
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Exiting GML Commander
To exit GML Commander:
1.
Select
from the GML Commander menu bar. The File
File
menu appears.
2.
Select
. If you didn’t save changes to the diagram, a
Exit
dialog box appears asking if you want to save changes.
3.
Rockwell Automation Support
Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide.
Local Product Support
Contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for:
• Sales and order support
• Product technical training
• Warranty support
• Support service agreements
Technical Product Assistance
If you need technical assistance, first review the information in
GML Commander Reference
the
information, call your local Allen-Bradley representative.
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manual. If you need more
10 Rockwell Automation Sup port
For the quickest possible response, we recommend that you
have the catalog numbers of yo ur products available when you
call.
The Rockwell Automation Technical Support number is:
1-603-443-5419
On the Web
For information about Allen-Bradley , visit the following World
Wide Web site:
http://www.ab.com/
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