Rockwell-automation 2705-ND1 Keypad Development Software Manual de usuario

ALLEN-BRADLEYUserManualBulletin 2705KeypadDevelopmentSoftware(Cat. No. 2705-ND1)Allen-Bradley

Chapter 2Overview of the Software2–2Transfer OperationsThe Transfer function allows you to:• select a port for downloading• download all or specific m

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–11Selecting Messages to PrintYou can print all or only specific messages in the file. The default is to printall messages

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–12If the selected file does contain messages, the Message Selections/MessagePicks window opens displaying a list of all me

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–13The screen below shows messages 1, 2, and 3 moved to the Message Pickslist. To accept the pick list, press [F10].After

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–14Starting the Print OperationAfter selecting messages and configuring the printer port, you are ready tostart printing me

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–15If the selected file doesn’t contain any messages, the page header prints withthe name of the file and the number of av

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–16To pause or suspend printing, press any key. This message displays:Press [C] to continue or resume printing. Press [Es

A–B10Chapter 10–1Managing Message FilesThis chapter shows how to use functions on the Files menu to:• Delete message files• Copy message files• Re

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–2Before you can copy, delete, or rename a file, you must first select the file.You can have the software search t

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–3Changing to Another DirectoryThe Directory function allows you to change the default directory that thesoftware

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–4After pressing [Enter] to accept the path name, the following messagesdisplay indicating the new path has been s

A–B3Chapter3–1Installing the SoftwareThis chapter shows how to install the Keypad Development Software onyour computer.To install the Keypad Developme

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–5Selecting Keypad Message FilesTo search the program directory for .KPD files, select Keypad Message Filesfrom th

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–6Select files to copy, delete, or rename by moving files from the FileSelections list to the File Picks list. Yo

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–7After pressing [F10], the Files menu opens. The names of the selected filesdisplay in the File Picks window to

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–8Selecting All DOS FilesTo search the program directory for all files, including message (.KPD) files,select All

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–9The Delete File(s) function allows you to delete selected files from thedefault directory. The delete operation

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–10If you did previously select files, the File Delete window opens and promptsyou to confirm the start of the del

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–11The Copy File(s) function allows you to copy:• a single file to another file in the same directory• a single

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–12To copy the file to another directory with or without a new file name, enter apath name in the form:drive:\dire

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–13Select No or Quit to abort the operation and return to the Files menu.Select Yes to start the copy operation.

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–14If you enter the name of a file that already exists, this message displays:The message indicates that you have

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–22. Insert the 5 1/4” or 3 1/2” installation disk into the floppy drive. Normally, this is the A drive.3. Change t

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–15The Rename File(s) function allows you to:• rename a single file• move a single file to another directory (wi

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–16To move the file to another directory with or without a new file name, enter apath name in the form:drive:\dire

Chapter 10Managing Message Files 10–17Select No or Quit to abort the operation and return to the Files menu.Select Y to start the rename operation.

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Chapter 3Installing the Software3–3System with 2 Floppy or Micro Disk DrivesTo install the software on a computer system with 2 floppy or micro diskdr

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–47. Remove the installation disk and insert a formatted disk into drive B. This disk will hold your Keypad message

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–5System with 1 Floppy or Micro Disk DriveTo install the software on a computer system with 1 floppy or micro diskdri

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–66. Start the installation procedure by typing install and pressing [Enter].A:> install [Enter]The installation

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–7Important: The first time you actually use the software you must changethe drive letter of the default directory p

A–B4Chapter4–1Getting StartedThis chapter provides some helpful hints on how to use the software,including:• Running the software• Pop-up menus, windo

Chapter 4Getting Started4–2 Figure 4.1 Main MenuhighlightThe top of the screen displays the main menu options with Develophighlighted. The bottom of

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Chapter 4Getting Started4–3You can select a menu option in one of two ways:1. Highlight an option using the arrow keys and press [Enter].2. Type the f

Chapter 4Getting Started4–4Online help is available to assist you with using the software. You can gethelp while any option or function is highlighte

Chapter 4Getting Started4–5Table 4.CHelp Window KeysKey Function[↑] [↓] [→] [← ]Use arrow keys to move through help text.[Home] Moves to beginning of

Chapter 4Getting Started4–6Figure 4.2 provides a layout of the menu system.Figure 4.2Menu SystemDevelopTransferReportsFilesSetupExitEditMessageCreateM

A–B5Chapter5–1Setup FunctionsThis chapter shows how to use the Setup functions to:• Set the display color• Set the clock of your computerBefore using

Chapter 5Setup Functions5–2To set the color for your display, select Colors from the Setup menu.Highlight Colors and press [Enter] or press [C]. The

Chapter 5Setup Functions5–3If you select Yes, the following messages display indicating that the colorsetting is saved to the setup file KPD.STP in th

Chapter 5Setup Functions5–4Entering the TimeThe time is displayed and entered in 24 hour format (hh:mm:ss). To enter anew time, select Time and press

Chapter 5Setup Functions5–5Entering the DateThe date is displayed and entered in the format dd/mm/yyyy. To enter a newdate, select Date and press [E

A–B6Chapter6–1Creating/Selecting a Message FileThis chapter shows how to use the Develop function to:• Create a new message file• Select an existing m

A–BKeypad Development SoftwareUser ManualTable of ContentsiChapter 1Chapter Objectives 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6Creating/Selecting a Message File6–2The Directory function allows you to specify the default directory foraccessing and storing message files

Chapter 6Creating/Selecting a Message File6–3After pressing [Enter] to accept the path name, the following messagesdisplay indicating the new path has

Chapter 6Creating/Selecting a Message File6–4The Create New File function allows you to create a new message file. Sinceall messages are stored in a

Chapter 6Creating/Selecting a Message File6–5After entering the file name and pressing [Enter], the Messages menu opens.The screen displays a box with

Chapter 6Creating/Selecting a Message File6–6The Select File function allows you to select an existing message file in theprogram directory. You must

Chapter 6Creating/Selecting a Message File6–7The directory in which the files are stored displays to the left. For eachmessage file, the window shows

A–B7Chapter7–1Message OperationsThis chapter shows how to use functions on the Messages menu to:• Create a new message• Edit an existing message• Dele

Chapter 7Message Operations7–2The Create New Message function allows you to create a new message in theselected file. You can store up to 120 (16 cha

Chapter 7Message Operations7–3If the message number you enter does not exist, the Message Text windowopens. This is where you enter your message. T

Chapter 7Message Operations7–4Note: The Keypad Module handles commas and periods differently than theKeypad Development Software. The Message Text win

Keypad Development SoftwareUser ManualTable of ContentsiiChapter 5Chapter Objectives 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 7Message Operations7–5Message 2: PUMP 1 ONMessage 3: SUMP OVERFLOW

Chapter 7Message Operations7–6Message 4: CYCLE COMPLETEMessage 5: HIGH TEMP ALARM

Chapter 7Message Operations7–7Message 6: LOW OIL PRESSURE

Chapter 7Message Operations7–8The Edit Message function lets you edit an existing message in theselected file.To edit a message, select Edit Message f

Chapter 7Message Operations7–9If the selected file does contain messages, the Message Selections windowopens with the highlight on the last message cr

Chapter 7Message Operations7–10The following screen shows the contents of message 1.Message Text WindowThe number of the message you are editing displ

Chapter 7Message Operations7–11Note: The Keypad Module handles commas and periods differently than theKeypad Development Software. The Message Text wi

Chapter 7Message Operations7–12The Delete function allows you to delete one or more messages from theselected message file.To delete a message, select

Chapter 7Message Operations7–13If the selected file does contain messages, the Message Selections/MessagePicks window opens with the first message num

Chapter 7Message Operations7–14The screen below shows message 6 moved to the Message Picks list. Toaccept the pick list, press [F10].After pressing [

Keypad Development SoftwareUser ManualTable of ContentsiiiChapter 8Chapter Objectives 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 7Message Operations7–15The Copy function allows you to copy one or more messages to differentnumbered locations in the same file.Note: This f

Chapter 7Message Operations7–16If the selected file does contain messages, the Message Selections/MessagePicks window opens with the first message num

Chapter 7Message Operations7–17The screen below shows message 1 moved to the Message Picks list.To accept the Message Pick list, press [F10]. A windo

Chapter 7Message Operations7–18Entering the Start ValueTo enter a start value for the copy operation, select Starting MessageLocation. Highlight Sta

Chapter 7Message Operations7–19Entering the Increment ValueThe increment value specifies the spacing (number of messages) betweenmessages that are cop

Chapter 7Message Operations7–20Start CopyingTo start the copy operation, select Start Copying. Highlight Start Copying,then press [Enter].The Copy M

Chapter 7Message Operations7–21If you try to copy a message onto itself (target and source numbers are thesame), the following message displays.Press

Chapter 7Message Operations7–22The Renumber function lets you renumber messages in the selected file.After renumbering messages, you can reuse the ori

Chapter 7Message Operations7–23If the selected file does contain messages, the Message Selections/MessagePicks window opens with the first message num

Chapter 7Message Operations7–24The screen below shows message 5 and 6 moved to the Message Picks list.Press [F10] to accept the pick list. A window t

Keypad Development SoftwareUser ManualTable of ContentsivFiguresMain Menu 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 7Message Operations7–25Entering the Start ValueTo enter a start value for the renumber operation, highlight Starting MessageLocation and press

Chapter 7Message Operations7–26Entering the Increment ValueThe increment value specifies the spacing (number of messages) betweenmessages that are ren

Chapter 7Message Operations7–27Start RenumberingTo start the renumber operation, highlight Start Renumbering, then press [Enter].The Renumber Message

Chapter 7Message Operations7–28If you try to renumber a message onto itself (target and source numbers arethe same), the following message displays:Pr

Chapter 7Message Operations7–29The Text Search function allows you to search messages (in a file) for astring of characters to facilitate editing.Sele

Chapter 7Message Operations7–30The text string OVERFLOW is entered in the screen below.After pressing [Enter], the software searches all messages (sta

Chapter 7Message Operations7–31For example, the following screen shows that the search string OVERFLOWwas found in message 3 at character position 6.T

Chapter 7Message Operations7–32The Quit function on the Messages menu accesses a menu of filesave operations.Select Quit from the Messages menu. High

Chapter 7Message Operations7–33Exit and Save FileThe Exit and Save File function allows you to save the selected file andreturn to the Develop menu.Se

Chapter 7Message Operations7–34Use any of the keys below while entering the data path name.Data Entry Keys Function[Enter] Accepts directory path name

A–B1Chapter1–1Using this ManualThis chapter gives an overview of the manual, including:• What the software package includes• Contents of the manual• W

Chapter 7Message Operations7–35Save File OnlyThe Save File Only function is similar to the Exit and Save File function inthat it saves the selected fi

Chapter 7Message Operations7–36Use any of the keys below while entering the data path name.Data Entry Keys Function[Enter] Accepts directory path name

Chapter 7Message Operations7–37Exit without SavingThe Don’t Save, just Exit function allows you to return to the Develop menuwithout saving the select

Chapter 7Message Operations7–38Cancel ExitThe Cancel Exit function simply returns you to the Messages menu.Select Cancel Exit from the Exit menu. Hig

A–B8Chapter8–1Downloading MessagesThis chapter shows how to use the Transfer function to:• Connect cable converter between computer and Keypad Module

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–2After connecting the cable/converter, you can connect your computer to theKeypad Module.To connect cable/converter bet

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–3To access functions which allow you to download messages from yourcomputer to the Keypad Module, select Transfer from

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–4You can use the COM1 or COM2 serial communication port on yourcomputer for the download operation. The software uses

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–5Before you can download messages to the Keypad Module, you must firstselect a file.To access the menu which allows you

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–6Changing to Another DirectoryThe software searches the current default directory to locate files. Initially, the defa

Chapter 1Using this Manual1–2No special knowledge is required to use the Keypad Development Software.However, since the software is used to create mes

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–7After pressing [Enter] to accept the path name, the following messagesdisplay indicating the new path has been saved t

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–8Selecting a FileBefore you can download messages, you must first select a file.Highlight Select File on the Download t

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–9For example, the following window shows file FILE2.KPD highlighted. Toaccept the file, press [Enter].The following k

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–10After selecting a file, you are automatically placed in the Select File menu.The name of the selected file displays n

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–11Selecting Messages to DownloadYou can download all or specific messages in the file. The default is todownload all m

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–12If the selected file does contain messages, the Message Selections/MessagePicks window opens with the first message n

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–13The screen below shows messages 1, 2, and 3 moved to the Message Pickslist. To accept the pick list, press [F10].Aft

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–14Starting DownloadAfter selecting messages in the file to download, you are ready to start thedownload operation.Impor

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–15Downloading a file with 120 (16 character) messages takes approximately 5to 10 minutes. Messages with shifted charac

Chapter 8Downloading Messages8–16The Terminal/Keyboard Mode function allows you to use your computerkeyboard to emulate a Keypad Module keyboard and c

A–B2Chapter2–1Overview of the SoftwareThis chapter gives a general overview of the features and capabilities of the Keypad Development Software and de

A–B9Chapter9–1Printing MessagesThis chapter shows how to use the Report function to:• Select a message file to print• Select and configure a printer

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–2To access the functions which allow you to print messages on your printer,select Reports from the main menu.Highlight Rep

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–3Changing to Another DirectoryThe software searches the default directory to locate files. Initially, thedefault is the

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–4After pressing [Enter] to accept the path name, the following messagesdisplay indicating the new path has been saved to t

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–5Selecting a FileBefore you can print messages, you must first select a file.Select Select File from the Reports menu. Hi

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–6For example, the following window shows file FILE2.KPD highlighted. Toaccept the file, press [Enter].The following keys

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–7After selecting a file, you are placed in the Select File menu. The name ofthe selected file displays next to Print.The

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–8Selecting and Configuring a PortThe Configure Port options allows you to select a port for printing. Theoptions are: LP

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–9Configuration Parameters for Ports LPT1, LPT2, LPT3The configuration parameters that display for ports LPT1, LPT2, or LP

Chapter 9Printing Messages9–10Configuration Parameters for Ports COM1 and COM2The configuration parameters that display for COM1 and COM2 are:The defa