User ManualBulletin 2706 Dataliner Message Display DL5 SeriesAllen-Bradley
2706-UM001A-US-P P-2 Using this ManualIntended AudienceNo special knowledge is needed to enter or edit messages. However, since the Dataliner message
2706-UM001A-US-P14-4 Specifications
2706-UM001A-US-P Appendix AASCII Character Set
2706-UM001A-US-PA-2 ASCII Character Set
2706-UM001A-US-PAppendix BCabling DiagramsAbbreviationsThe following table describes the abbreviations used in this appendix.Allen-Bradley T3 Terminal
2706-UM001A-US-PB-2 Cabling DiagramsAllen-Bradley 1745-T45 Terminal, VT100 or IBM XT & Compatibles - Serial Communications Cable (Cat. No. 2706-NC
2706-UM001A-US-PCabling Diagrams B-3Allen-Bradley 6120 or Industrial PC / XT Serial Communications Cable (Cat. No. 2706-NC14)Allen-Bradley 6120 or Ind
2706-UM001A-US-PB-4 Cabling Diagrams
2706-UM001A-US-PAppendix CMessage Display WorksheetsMESSAGE NUMBERScroll Mode =Wait Time =Auto Clear =Auto Repeat =Flash Message =Y or NY or NY or NY
2706-UM001A-US-PC-2 Message Display WorksheetsMESSAGE NUMBERScroll Mode =Wait Time =Auto Clear =Auto Repeat =Flash Message =Y or NY or NY or NY or NDL
2706-UM001A-US-P Appendix DApplication NotesUnsigned Integer to String ConversionSerial protocol uses decimal values in the range of 0 to 65535 to sen
2706-UM001A-US-P Chapter 1 Introduction to the DL5Chapter ObjectivesThis chapter briefly describes some of the key features and operating capabilities
2706-UM001A-US-PD-2 Application NotesAICInteger to StringSource 44<Dest ST18:1LESLess Than or Eql (A<B)Source A
2706-UM001A-US-PApplication Notes D-3ACNString ConcatenateSource A ST18:1ST18:2Dest ST18:1LESLess Than (A<B)Source A
2706-UM001A-US-PD-4 Application NotesGenerate DL5 Variable Data (Ctrl-V) CommandThe conversion routine generates a DL5 Ctrl-V command. In this exampl
IndexIndex-1IndexAASCII character set, A-1Attributesdefault, 3-7message, 3-3AudienceIntended, P-2Auto clear, 3-6Auto repeat, 3-6Autorun message,
IndexIndex-2FFlash message, 3-6Forespace, 4-3Functionsspecial, 8-2GGrounding, 12-1HHardware Requirements, 2-1IInput Voltage, 2-2Intended Audienc
IndexIndex-3NNumeric data, 3-8Numeric mode, 1-2Numeric mode functions, 7-7OOverviewManual, P-1PParalle portinput circuit, 7-2power supply, 7-13P
IndexIndex-4TTerminal types, 1-1Timing requirementsparallel port, 7-13Triggerserial port, 6-3Triggering messages, 5-3Troubleshooting, 13-1VVariab
IndexIndex-5
DL5 Edit CommandsKeys Pressed Command Function[CTRL] [A] Allows access to previously entered message attributes so they can be reviewed or chan
Publication 2706-UM001A-US-P - November 1999 PN 40061-180-01(B)Supersedes Publication 2706-813 - October 1992 © (1999) Rockwell International Corporat
2706-UM001A-US-P1-2 Introduction to the DL5Main FeaturesSerial or Parallel Triggering - Stored messages can be triggered by sending messages to the DL
2706-UM001A-US-PIntroduction to the DL5 1-3Memory Storage CapacityThe DL5 stores messages in blocks of 16 characters. Message blocks can be strung to
2706-UM001A-US-P1-4 Introduction to the DL5
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 2Getting StartedChapter ObjectivesIn this chapter, you will learn how to set up the DL5 for desktop use. You will also become
2706-UM001A-US-P2-2 Getting StartedInitial Desktop SetupTo setup the DL5, perform the following steps:Step 1Connect DC power to the DC line terminals
2706-UM001A-US-PGetting Started 2-3Step 3Connect the programming device communications cable. Attach one end of the communications cable to an Allen-
2706-UM001A-US-P2-4 Getting StartedInitial Power Up of the DL5When DC power is applied to the DL5, it will display:Wait several seconds for the next d
2706-UM001A-US-PGetting Started 2-5Then the DL5 displays the current run mode: (Numeric, Priority, Round Robin, Binary or BCD) Finally, it will indic
Important User InformationBecause of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and use
2706-UM001A-US-P2-6 Getting StartedResponding to a Yes or No PromptThere are three types of prompts that require a response:• Yes or No prompts• Numer
2706-UM001A-US-PGetting Started 2-7Responding to a Numeric PromptThe other type of prompt you will encounter is the numeric prompt. You must respond
2706-UM001A-US-P2-8 Getting StartedResponding to a Mnemonic PromptThe last type of prompt you must respond to is a Mnemonic Prompt. These only occur
2706-UM001A-US-PGetting Started 2-9Using the Main MenuThere are three selections within the main menu. They are:1) RUN. While in the run mode, the D
2706-UM001A-US-P2-10 Getting StartedReturning to the Main MenuMost functions (except Run) will return you to the main menu when they have been complet
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 3Entering New MessagesChapter ObjectivesIn this chapter you will learn:• How to assign attributes to a message. Message attri
2706-UM001A-US-P3-2 Entering New MessagesEdit Mode MenuEDIT?NUMBER:USE BOTH?Enter NumberIf No Message ExistsUSE LINE 1?Press:[N]If Message ExistsSHOWS
2706-UM001A-US-PEntering New Messages 3-3Specifying Message AttributesAfter you have entered the edit mode and selected a new message number to edit,
2706-UM001A-US-P3-4 Entering New MessagesSelecting the USE BOTH option will automatically display the message on both lines of the display as a line m
2706-UM001A-US-PEntering New Messages 3-5Selecting Line or Scroll ModeIf you are using a single line DL5, the first prompt you will see displayed is t
Table of Contentstoc-iiiTable of ContentsUsing this ManualChapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2706-UM001A-US-P3-6 Entering New MessagesAuto Clear OptionThe next prompt that you must respond to controls whether or not the display will clear afte
2706-UM001A-US-PEntering New Messages 3-7Default Values for Message AttributesAll of the message attributes have default values. The first time you e
2706-UM001A-US-P3-8 Entering New MessagesIf you would enter any additional characters, the original characters would be overwritten with new character
2706-UM001A-US-PEntering New Messages 3-9Entering a Sample MessageThe quickest way to learn how to use the DL5 is to enter some messages. This sectio
2706-UM001A-US-P3-10 Entering New Messages5. Press the [Y] and [Retrn] keys in response to the USE LINE 1? option. The DL5 will display:6. Press the
2706-UM001A-US-PEntering New Messages 3-1113. Enter the second part of the message <IS FULL>. The message will appear on the display:14. You ha
2706-UM001A-US-P3-12 Entering New Messages
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 4Reviewing and Editing MessagesChapter ObjectivesThis chapter describes how to review and edit existing messages using DL5 ed
2706-UM001A-US-P4-2 Reviewing and Editing MessagesDisplaying the Amount of Memory RemainingYou can command the DL5 to display the amount of memory (me
2706-UM001A-US-PReviewing and Editing Messages 4-3Selecting a Message to EditTo edit a previously entered message, perform the following steps:1. Mak
Table of Contentstoc--iv3 - Entering New MessagesChapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Edit
2706-UM001A-US-P4-4 Reviewing and Editing MessagesBack One Message Block [Ctrl] [K]This command moves the cursor one message block towards the beginni
2706-UM001A-US-PReviewing and Editing Messages 4-5Inserting a Message BlockYou can insert a message block (if free message blocks are available) betw
2706-UM001A-US-P4-6 Reviewing and Editing MessagesEditing Message AttributesTo edit the previously entered attributes of a message, perform the follow
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 5Run ModeChapter ObjectivesThis chapter describes how to enter and exit run mode. You will also learn how the DL5 operates w
2706-UM001A-US-P5-2 Run ModeRun Mode - Serial OperationTo enter the serial triggering run mode:Move the DIP switch (SW1-1) to the UP (serial trigger)
2706-UM001A-US-PRun Mode 5-3Description of Run ModeIn the run mode, the DL5 waits for the host to send message triggers and/or variable data. The DL
2706-UM001A-US-P5-4 Run Mode4. After the DL5 completes the display of message number 27, the DL5 removes the message trigger for message number 18 fro
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 6Using the Serial PortChapter ObjectivesThe DL5 has a full duplexed RS-232 serial port which is used for:• communication with
2706-UM001A-US-P6-2 Using the Serial PortRS-232 SignalsThe DL5’s RS-232 port uses Transmit Data signal, Receive Data signal, and Signal Common. The C
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Serial Port 6-3Serial Port ProtocolWhen the DL5 is set to be triggered through the serial port, use the following protocols
Table of Contentstoc-v5 - Run ModeChapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Entering Run Mode. .
2706-UM001A-US-P6-4 Using the Serial PortVariable Data [CTRL][V]Use the CTRL-V command to send data for display in Binary, BCD, Numeric, Priority, and
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 7Using the Parallel PortChapter ObjectivesThis chapter provides:• A description of the parallel port.• Data format requirement
2706-UM001A-US-P7-2 Using the Parallel PortParallel Port Connections (TB1)• Terminals D0 through D15 are for message number and data input. • Termin
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Parallel Port 7-3Selecting BCD or Binary Data FormatThe parallel port will accept data and message triggers in either a bina
2706-UM001A-US-P7-4 Using the Parallel PortUsing Binary Data InputIn the binary (Run) mode, the DL5 interprets data on terminals D0 through D13 as bin
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Parallel Port 7-5Using BCD Data InputThe fourteen data lines can also be used to input BCD formatted data. The BCD numberin
2706-UM001A-US-P7-6 Using the Parallel PortLogic LevelsThe DL5’s parallel port accepts DC inputs of 0-24 volts. These input voltages can be used to t
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Parallel Port 7-7Using the Numeric (Run) ModeIn this mode, the DL5 interprets inputs into the parallel port only as BCD nume
2706-UM001A-US-P7-8 Using the Parallel PortExample:You want to display the following number and decimal point in the DL5:You would send data to the pa
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Parallel Port 7-9Example:You want to change the number in the previous example from 123.456 to 123.789999:You would send dat
Table of Contentstoc--vi9 - Using the Variable Data FeatureChapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2706-UM001A-US-P7-10 Using the Parallel PortNumeric Mode and Autorun Message Using a two line DL5, the numeric mode can display an autorun message on
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Parallel Port 7-11Using DC Outputs to Trigger the DL5There are two types of DC outputs:• Hard contact outputsHard contact ou
2706-UM001A-US-P7-12 Using the Parallel PortDetermining Current Requirements For DC OutputsYou must check to make sure that the DC outputs supplying t
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Parallel Port 7-13Parallel Port Power Supply RequirementsThe DL5 parallel ports require an input voltage source between 5-24
2706-UM001A-US-P7-14 Using the Parallel PortThe following are descriptions of what occurs during each of the four timing intervals (t0, t1, t2, and t3
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 8Special FunctionsChapter ObjectivesIn this chapter you will learn how to:• set the electrical characteristics and operating
2706-UM001A-US-P8-2 Special FunctionsThe figure below shows a flow chart of the Special Functions menu.SPECIALFUNC?SET PORT?NSET RUNMODE?NDEBUG?NCLEAR
2706-UM001A-US-PSpecial Functions 8-3Entering the Special Functions MenuTo enter the special functions menu, follow the steps below.1.Make sure the R
2706-UM001A-US-P8-4 Special FunctionsSET PORT Special FunctionThe set port function allows you to set the following parallel and serial port parameter
2706-UM001A-US-PSpecial Functions 8-5After you provide an address, press [Retrn] and the DL5 will display the beginning RUN? prompt.Run Mode Special
Table of Contentstoc-viiA - ASCII Character SetB - Cabling DiagramsAbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2706-UM001A-US-P8-6 Special FunctionsDebug Special FunctionThe Debug special function is very valuable if you are having difficulty triggering message
2706-UM001A-US-PSpecial Functions 8-7CLEAR MEMORY Special FunctionThe clear memory special function clears all messages from the DL5 EEPROM memory.
2706-UM001A-US-P8-8 Special Functions
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 9Using the Variable Data FeatureChapter ObjectivesIn this chapter you will learn how to insert up to five digits of variable d
2706-UM001A-US-P 9-2 Using the Variable Data FeatureCreating Messages with Embedded Variable DataYou can program variable data within a message while
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Variable Data Feature 9-3Embedding a Decimal PointYou can display numbers which have decimal points. The decimal point isin
2706-UM001A-US-P 9-4 Using the Variable Data FeatureParallel Port Strobe and Data BitsThe DL5 uses the sixteen data lines (D0 through D15) to input bo
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Variable Data Feature 9-5Parallel Port Timing RequirementsThe following is an example of how the strobe commands are used.
2706-UM001A-US-P 9-6 Using the Variable Data FeatureNote: The PLC program scan time must be added to the hold time. If the scan time is 10 milliseco
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the Variable Data Feature 9-7Suggestions on Using the Variable Data FeatureMessage attribute settings are important to the prope
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2706-UM001A-US-P 9-8 Using the Variable Data Feature3. The DL5 will then display the message:4. The controller then transmits a new variable “2040”.5.
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 10Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot LightsChapter ObjectivesThis chapter shows you how to replace up to 16 pilot l
2706-UM001A-US-P10-2 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot LightsRound Robin ModeIn the Round Robin mode of operation you can specify both an O
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights 10-3When the DL5 is placed in the round robin mode of operation, the DL5 begins b
2706-UM001A-US-P10-4 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot LightsPriority ModeIn the priority mode of operation you can only specify an ON stat
2706-UM001A-US-PUsing the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights 10-5Using the Round Robin Input ModeIf you want to operate the DL5 in the Round R
2706-UM001A-US-P10-6 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot LightsUsing Priority Input ModeIn Priority Input mode, only one message (the highest
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 11Using the DL5 to Replace BCD Displays and Lookup TablesChapter ObjectivesThis chapter provides instructions on how to repla
2706-UM001A-US-P11-2 Using the DL5 to Replace BCD Displays and Lookup Tables
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 12Installation InstructionsChapter ObjectivesIn this chapter you will learn how to:• Mount the DL5 in a panel or an enclosure.
2706-UM001A-US-PPrefaceUsing this ManualChapter ObjectivesRead this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. You will learn about
2706-UM001A-US-P12-2 Installation InstructionsMounting the DL5You can mount the DL5 in a custom panel or enclosure. When the DL5 is properly installed
2706-UM001A-US-PInstallation Instructions 12-3DL5 Mounting Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters)FRONTTOPPANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 6.25 (158.8)3.12(79.3)5.2
2706-UM001A-US-P12-4 Installation InstructionsPower Supply RequirementThe power supply used to power the DL5 and to supply the parallel port data line
2706-UM001A-US-PInstallation Instructions 12-5Wiring the DL5 (Rear View)RS-485 Multidrop ConnectionsDC Line TerminalsNot UsedSwitch 1 (SW-1)Enables Se
2706-UM001A-US-P12-6 Installation InstructionsPower / Parallel Port WiringThe parallel port data inputs and power inputs are wired by means of pull-of
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 13Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChartThis chapter provides general maintenance and troubleshooting instructio
2706-UM001A-US-P13-2 Maintenance and TroubleshootingMessages do not trigger properly.Messages are not displayed when triggered.“INVALID MSG#” is displ
2706-UM001A-US-PChapter 14SpecificationsElectricalInput Power RequirementsCurrent: 250 mA maximum steady-state @ 12 VDC input.Power: 3 Watts maximumRi
2706-UM001A-US-P14-2 SpecificationsData Input Current (typical per input)5 VDC 3.0 mA 12 VDC 7.3 mA 24 VDC 14.6 mA Serial Programming Port RS-232Me
2706-UM001A-US-PSpecifications 14-3Display CharacteristicsCharacter HeightOne line display - .262 in. (6.65 mm.)Two line display - .216 in. (5.5 mm.)C
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