Rockwell-automation 2706-LSW DL40 PLUS OFFLINE PROG.SFTWR.USER MANUAL Manual de usuario

UserManualDataliner DL40 PlusOffline ProgrammingSoftware(Cat. No.2706-LSW)Allen-Bradley

1–3Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2The DL40 Plus stores messages of varying length. Each message isidentified by a unique message number

5–13Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2The DL40 Rack is the address assigned to the DL40 using DIPSwitch Bank #1 on the back of th

5–14 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Setting Device Parameters for a DH+ NetworkAdditional transfer parameters may be necessary

5–15Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2If you select Remote (Bridge), then you must specify the Local andRemote Bridge Addresses.P

5–16 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2IP Address Specify an IP Address which is a decimal number from 0 through255. Consult yo

5–17Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2You can send your computer’s system time and date to the DL40.When you select Send Clock to

5–18 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2You can download one file at a time from the Offline ProgrammingSoftware to a tape recorde

5–19Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the file you want todownload to tape and press [↵

5–20 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2You can upload one file at a time from a tape recorder to the OfflineProgramming Software.

 Publication 2706-6.2Getting ReportsThis chapter describes the functions available to you from theReports menu. As its name implies, the optio

6–2 Getting ReportsPublication 2706-6.2Selecting Reports on the Main menu bar displays the Reports menu.You can print one file at a time on your print

1–4 Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2The DL40 Plus is a versatile status, prompt and diagnostic displaytool, equipped with a full range of

6–3Getting ReportsPublication 2706-6.2NotesChange data path directories by selecting Reports→Directory. When you enter a directory path, the Offline P

6–4 Getting ReportsPublication 2706-6.2In the Select File menu, move the cursor to the Report Type field andpress [↵ ]. The Report Type menu opens.Se

6–5Getting ReportsPublication 2706-6.2Choose Configure Port from the Select File and press [↵ ] to identifyand configure the communication port to whi

6–6 Getting ReportsPublication 2706-6.2Check to make sure your printer is properly connected and turnedON. Move the cursor to the Print FILENAME line

 Publication 2706-6.2Managing Message FilesThis chapter describes the functions available to you from the Filesmenu. On this menu you will fin

7–2 Managing Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Selecting Files on the Main menu displays the Files menu.Files menuSpecial KeysUse the following special

7–3Managing Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Before copying, deleting, renaming, or converting files you mustfirst select the files you want to affect

7–4 Managing Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2After you have selected the file type you want from the Select File(s)menu, the File Selections/File Pic

7–5Managing Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Copy File(s) lets you perform the following actions:• copy a single file within the same directory. You

7–6 Managing Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2To delete the currently selected file(s), move the cursor to DeleteFile(s) and press [↵ ]. The File Del

1–5Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2Offline Programming SoftwareCreate and edit application files using the Offline ProgrammingSoftware (C

7–7Managing Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Renaming or moving single filesTo rename or move your selection to a new drive and/or directory,type the

7–8 Managing Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Conversion Destination File pop-up windowConverting single filesTo convert your selection type the conve

 Publication XXXX-XX.X – April 1996Message Display WorksheetsUse a photocopy of this worksheet to record the message number andcontent of t

Message Display WorksheetsA–2Publication XXXX-XX.X – April 1996Four Line WorksheetMESSAGE NUMBER __________MESSAGE NUMBER __________MESSAGE NUMBER ___

 Publication 2706-6.2Cables123456789832207645221DCDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSRIRXDDCDRXDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSRIChassisGroundDL40 Serial Port Female DB

CablesB–2Publication 2706-6.2123456789832976451DCDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSRXDDCDRXDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSChassisGroundDL40 Serial PortFemale DB-9* ConnectorAlle

Cables B–3Publication 2706-6.2This cable must be assembled by the user.235678237620541ChassisGroundDL40 Serial PortFemale DB-9* ConnectorAllen-Bradley

CablesB–4Publication 2706-6.2

 ASCII Character SetsASCII Character Set

ASCII Character SetsC–2Publication 2706-6.2Extended ASCII Character SetTo enter an extended ASCII character, use the [ALT] key in combinationwith the

1–6 Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2International and Cyrillic Character SetsThe local language character sets let you create and display

ASCII Character Sets C–3Publication 2706-6.2Cyrillic Character SetThe DL40 Plus Dataliner supports both Cyrillic and English alphabetcharacters. The

ASCII Character SetsC–4Publication 2706-6.2Accessing Cyrillic CharactersRussian language messages may be created and edited only within theoffline pro

ASCII Character Sets C–5Publication 2706-6.2International Character SetTo access the international character set, also called Latin AlphabetNo.1, use

 Publication 2706-6.2PLC-5 Data Pass–ThroughThis appendix describes how to use the DL40 Plus PLC-5Pass-Through option to transfer message f

PLC-5 Data Pass–ThroughD–2Publication 2706-6.2To use the Pass-Through option, you need:• Series D or greater DL40• Revision frn 2.00 or greater Offlin

PLC-5 Data Pass–Through D–3Publication 2706-6.2Setup Communication files using the following Offline Programming Software screens:• Download to DL40 (

PLC-5 Data Pass–ThroughD–4Publication 2706-6.2You can send only one file at a time to a DL40 Plus. Select theTransfer menu and highlight Download to

PLC-5 Data Pass–Through D–5Publication 2706-6.2Select Download to DL40 (Remote I/O) from the Transfer menuto set up a communications file for downloa

PLC-5 Data Pass–ThroughD–6Publication 2706-6.2Select Create Communications File on the DH+ and Remote I/Oupload or download menus to create a new comm

PLC-5 Data Pass–Through D–7Publication 2706-6.2Select Modify Communications File on the Remote I/O upload ordownload menus to modify an existing commu

1–7Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2Historical Events StackThe Historical Events Stack records the occurrence and sequence ofsome or all m

PLC-5 Data Pass–ThroughD–8Publication 2706-6.2Refer to the following set up parameters, when setting upcommunications files.1784-KL Interface Module S

PLC-5 Data Pass–Through D–9Publication 2706-6.21784-KT Interface Module Set Up ParametersUse the following when setting up the Pass-Through function.D

PLC-5 Data Pass–ThroughD–10Publication 2706-6.21784-KTK1 Interface Module Set Up ParametersUse the following when setting up the Pass-Through function

Symbols.INI file, 2–8.UDU file, 5–10[CTRL][A], 4–24[CTRL][F], 4–13[CTRL][T], 4–15[CTRL][V], 4–12[CTRL][W], 4–13[CTRL][X], 4–14, 4–29, 4–42[MSG ACK], 4

IndexI–2Publication 2706–6.2DData mode, 1–9Data Path, 4–3, 4–6Data Path Directory window, 4–6Date, 1–7insert in message, 4–15Date & Time, 3–2sett

IndexI–3Publication 2706–6.2KKeyboard, port, 1–8Keysarrow, 4–4shortcut, 3–6, 3–7special, 3–6, 4–11, 4–23LLine usage, 4–31, 4–33Line usage setting, 4–

IndexI–4Publication 2706–6.2OOffline Programming Software, 1–2, 1–5Onboard Editor, 1–6modifying port settings, 1–2Onboard editor, 4–30, 4–31, 4–33Ope

IndexI–5Publication 2706–6.2port settings, 1–2port usage, 1–7RS–485port settings, 1–2port usage, 1–7RS-232, testing messages via, 4–42RS-232 port set

IndexI–6Publication 2706–6.2Variable data, message attributes with, 4–15Variables, 4–12compound, 4–13embedded, 1–9Verify, during download, 5–5Verify

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1–8 Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2Keyboard PortUse the Keyboard port on the DL40 Plus to:• edit options, messages, communication port s

1–9Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2Background MessagesSpecify a background message that will display whenever the DL40Plus has no other t

1–10 Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2Adjustable Parameters for Serial CommunicationsWith the DL40 Plus, you can configure RS-232 or RS-48

1–11Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2The DL40 Plus has a number of operating modes. Each modeprovides tools to perform a different set of

1–12 Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2Serial Triggering (RS–232/RS–485)Both the Remote I/O and the Parallel port versions of the DL40 Plus

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in thispublication, those responsible for the application and use of thiscontrol equipment m

1–13Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2The following PLCs and SLCs support Remote I/O communicationswith the DL40 Plus.• PLC-5/11, 5/15➀, 5/

1–14 Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2PassThrough Support over an Ethernet LinkPLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough lets you upload and downloadm

1–15Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2DL40 Plus displays are available with 128K bytes of memory ineither 2- or 4-line versions with two co

 Publication 2706-6.2Installing the SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the DL40 Offline ProgrammingSoftware on your computer. It a

2–2 Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2After installing the software, your computer will contain aDL40.EXE as well as a PS.HLP file containing

2–3Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Your computer system configuration at startup can affect the amountof RAM available for use by the Offli

2–4 Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Use the following procedure to install the basic Offline ProgrammingSoftware files on an IBM PC. Note

2–5Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2If you are using a DH+ link and want to enable PLC PassThroughfile transfers, you must perform the follo

2–6 Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Install and Configure INTERCHANGEYour Offline Programming Software package contains a runtimeversion of

2–7Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2c. Save the file. If you are using the DOS text editor, type:[ALT]FXYd. Skip step 4 and go on to step 5.

Publication 2706-6.2PrefaceWhat You Need to Know P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents of this Manual P–1. . . . .

2–8 Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Create CFG_KT.INI FileINTERCHANGE needs to know exactly what hardware you areusing, and how it is confi

2–9Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Models for other interface cards appear below. Note that some ofthe values in these files vary dependin

2–10 Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.23. If you are using the 1770-KF2 communications interface card, thecontents of the CFG_KT.INI file sho

2–11Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2If you are using an Ethernet link and want to enable PLCPassThrough file transfers, you must first modi

2–12 Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.25. Assuming you have installed the Ethernet Board drivers in thedirectory C:\PCTCP (the default), be s

2–13Installing the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2If you have installed the Offline Programming Software withoutPassThrough processing, your computer wil

 Publication 2706-6.2Navigating the SoftwareThis chapter provides a basic understanding of how to move aroundin the DL40 Offline Programming S

3–2 Navigating the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2The program opens with the Title screen shown below. The screenidentifies the product, and indicates t

3–3Navigating the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2The Offline Programming Software offers context-sensitive onlineHelp at any time. To use Help:• press [

3–4 Navigating the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Use the Setup menu to match the software to your color ormonochrome monitor, and to set the date and ti

Table of Contentstoc–iiPublication 2706-6.2Chapter 3Starting the Software 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Titl

3–5Navigating the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Setting Time & DateYou can set the time and date by selecting Setup→Time & Date or bypressing [S

3–6 Navigating the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2Use the following keys to navigate through the Offline ProgrammingSoftware menus. These keys have the

3–7Navigating the SoftwarePublication 2706-6.2You can exit the Offline Programming Software at any time byrepeatedly pressing [ESC] until the Exit Con

 Publication 2706-6.2Creating Message FilesThis chapter describes the functions available to you from theDevelop menu. As its name implies, th

4–2 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2To open the Develop menu, use the right and left arrow keys tohighlight Develop on the Main menu bar, th

4–3Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2NotesFrom the Develop menu you can choose from the following:• Select File to modify an existing data fil

4–4 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2When Select File is selected, a window appears with the default pathin the upper left corner and a list

4–5Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2When Create New File is selected on the Develop menu, a windowopens in which you can enter a new file nam

4–6 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Change data path directories by selecting Develop→Directory fromthe Main menu bar. When you enter a com

4–7Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Editing an existing file and creating a new file use the same screen.After entering the name and data pat

Table of Contents toc–iiiPublication 2706-6.2Chapter 6Reports Menu 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S

4–8 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Use the selections on the Messages menu to create, edit, and controlthe display format of messages inten

4–9Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2After you have selected Edit Message, the Message Selectionswindow shown below opens. Select the message

4–10 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2After you have selected a message from the Message Selectionswindow by highlighting it and pressing [↵

4–11Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Special Keys and Editing RulesYou may use the following keys to move through and edit yourmessage text.↑

4–12 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2More About VariablesYou can send variables to the DL40 from a PLC or via the ParallelInput Port. Varia

4–13Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Change Formatted Variable With [CTRL][F]Use [CTRL][F] to change the formatting parameters of a variable.

4–14 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Insert Request for ASCII Input Data With [CTRL][X]A data request requires that ASCII Input Data, an 8-b

4–15Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Insert Time Into a Message With [CTRL][T]To enter the time into a message, place the cursor just after t

4–16 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2After you have pressed [↵ ] to select Create New Message from theMessages menu, the message number fiel

4–17Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2When you select Copy from the Messages menu, the MessageSelections/Message Picks window opens. All mess

Publication 2706-6.2Using this ManualThis preface provides an overview of the Dataliner DL40 PlusOffline Programming Software. The topics it c

4–18 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Special KeysUse the following special keys on this screen.← →Moves the Message Select cursor to the Mes

4–19Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2When you select Delete from the Messages menu, the MessageSelections/Message Picks window opens. All me

4–20 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2When you select Renumber from the Messages menu, the MessageSelections/Message Picks window opens. All

4–21Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Use the following special keys on this screen.← →Moves the Message Select cursor to the Message Selectio

4–22 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Text Search is a message editing aid that helps you edit a string ofcharacters that appears in several

4–23Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Special Keys and Editing RulesUse the following keys to move through and edit your message text.↑ ↓Moves

4–24 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Attributes define how a message appears when triggered in the RunMode. Message Attribute Defaults are

4–25Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Special KeysYou may use the following special keys on this screen.← →Moves the Message Select cursor to

4–26 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Display message on what lineControls where on the DL40 Plus display the message appears.Options are dif

4–27Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Wait time for messageTo the message display, this settingcan mean either:• If you have activated Scroll

Using this ManualP–2Publication 2706-6.2The following conventions are used in this manual:• All menus and screens reproduced in this manual approxima

4–28 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Chain message to anotherWith this attribute you can link two messages together so that thesecond messag

4–29Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Send message to the stackWhen a message is triggered, enabling this attribute places themessage number a

4–30 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Note: We recommend that you enable message queueing (from theOptions menu) when using the Acknowledge

4–31Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Echo relay to slaveThe Echo Relay to Slave attribute sends the energize or de-energizerelay commands to

4–32 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Message Attribute Defaults are the attributes assigned to allmessages in a file when they are created.A

4–33Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2NotesRefer to the previous section for descriptions of each messageattribute.If Line Usage is other than

4–34 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2The items on the Options menu allow you to control a variety ofhardware and display options. Contents

4–35Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Options MenuSpecial KeysUse the following special keys on this screen.↑ ↓Moves the cursor up or down the

4–36 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2The Ports menu allows you to control the communication settings forDL40 Message Display. Select from R

4–37Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2NotesImportant: The communications parameter settings selected heremust match the communications settin

 Overview of the DL40 PlusThis chapter describes key features and capabilities of the DL40Plus. Understanding the capabilities allows you to

4–38 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2RS-232 Tape Recorder SettingsNote that RS-232 Tape Recorder Settings are valid only whenwriting to or r

4–39Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2After you have finished with the Messages, Options, and Portsmenus, you can use the Verify menu to displ

4–40 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Verify MenuSpecial KeysUse the following special keys on the Verify menus.↑ ↓Moves the cursor up or dow

4–41Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Communications via RS–485Test Message Selections (for RS-485 communications)If communicating via RS-485,

4–42 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Communications via RS–232Test Message Selection Window (for RS-232 communications)Communicating via RS–

4–43Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Message Verification WindowTo test message on aslave, enter addressTest messages contain the following s

4–44 Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2The Device menu allows you to configure the Offline ProgrammingSoftware to match the type of DL40 recei

4–45Creating Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Special KeysUse the following special keys on this menu.↑ ↓Moves the cursor up or down the menu↵Lists or

 Publication 2706-6.2Downloading/Uploading MessageFilesThis chapter describes the functions available to you from theTransfer menu. The optio

5–2 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Selecting Transfer on the Main menu bar displays the Transfer menu.Transfer MenuSpecial Key

1–2 Overview of the DL40 PlusPublication 2706-6.2RS-485/RS-232 CommunicationsBoth the Remote I/O and Parallel Port versions have RS-485 andRS-232 port

5–3Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2You can download one file at a time from the Offline ProgrammingSoftware to the DL40. When

5–4 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2To select a block of addresses, move the cursor to the first address onthe block and press

5–5Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2The Offline Programming Software allows you to download acomplete message file or only the c

5–6 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2You can upload one file at a time from a DL40 to the OfflineProgramming Software. When you

5–7Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Address Selections Screen when uploading via RS-485If uploading via RS-485, the Address Sele

5–8 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2You can download one file at a time from the Offline ProgrammingSoftware to the DL40. When

5–9Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2Download (Remote I/O) screen – expandedWhen the settings on the expanded Download (Remote I/

5–10 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2You can upload one file at a time from the DL40 to the OfflineProgramming Software. When

5–11Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2!ATTENTION:Before the upload begins, you will see one ofthe following warnings. Which one y

5–12 Downloading/Uploading Message FilesPublication 2706-6.2To specify a new Communication File, highlight CreateCommunication File in either the Down