Rockwell-automation 2706-LV2P_LV2R_LV4P_LV4R DL40 PLUS USER MANUAL Manual de usuario

UserManualDataliner DL40 PlusMessage DisplayCatalog No. 2706–LV2P, -LV4P,-LV2R, -LV4RAllen-Bradley

Using this ManualP–4Publication 2706-6.1Regulatory EnhancementsThe DL40 Plus meets and is listed for the following environmental,safety, and European

Remote I/O Communications 8–8Publication 2706-6.1The following diagrams show applications using the DL40 Plus insystems with applicable PLCs and scann

Remote I/O Communications 8–9Publication 2706-6.1DL40s with PLC 5/11, -5/15, -5/20, -5/25, -5/30, -5/40, -5/60, or -5/80PLC-5/11PLC 5/15PLC 5/20PLC 5

Remote I/O Communications 8–10Publication 2706-6.1The following tables lists applicable PLCs and their scanners.Applicable Programmable ControllersCat

Remote I/O Communications 8–11Publication 2706-6.1DL40 Plus displays communicate with PLC controllers and RemoteI/O scanners and sub-scanners as if t

Remote I/O Communications 8–12Publication 2706-6.1The table below lists the number of separate chassis or devices thescanner can support and how much

Remote I/O Communications 8–13Publication 2706-6.1With the Remote I/O version of the DL40 Plus, messages arenormally triggered from a PLC connected t

Remote I/O Communications 8–14Publication 2706-6.1The DL40 Plus returns two types of data to a PLC:• ASCII Input data• Clock/Date dataASCII Input Data

Remote I/O Communications 8–15Publication 2706-6.1When variables are sent, all [CTRL][V] (formatted) variables must besent first followed by [CTRL][W

Remote I/O Communications 8–16Publication 2706-6.1The Handshake Bit tells the sender (either the DL40 Plus or thePLC) that the Image Table (either Out

Remote I/O Communications 8–17Publication 2706-6.1In the Message/Variable/Slave run mode you can:• trigger single messages through a PLC using the Re

 Overview of the DL40 PlusThis chapter covers the following topics.Section PageAvailable Configurations 1–1Message Support 1–3Programming Fe

Remote I/O Communications 8–18Publication 2706-6.1Inserting ASCII Input Data in a MessageUse the Keyboard Port to input ASCII data intended for displa

Remote I/O Communications 8–19Publication 2706-6.1Placing Messages on Historical Events StackTriggered messages and variable data can be placed on th

Remote I/O Communications 8–20Publication 2706-6.1Triggering a Message Using Discrete I/OThe following shows the format of the message trigger in theM

Remote I/O Communications 8–21Publication 2706-6.1Return Message Number and ASCII Data (Discrete I/O)The following shows the format of discrete I/O d

Remote I/O Communications 8–22Publication 2706-6.1Send Clock or Date Data to PLC (Discrete I/O)The following shows the format of discrete I/O clock da

Remote I/O Communications 8–23Publication 2706-6.1Triggering a Message Using a Block Transfer WriteMessage/Variable/Slave Run Mode - Block Transfer W

Remote I/O Communications 8–24Publication 2706-6.1Return Message Number and ASCII Data (Block Transfer Read)The following shows the format of block tr

Remote I/O Communications 8–25Publication 2706-6.1Message/Variable run mode can be selected using the OnboardEditor or the Offline Programming Softwa

Remote I/O Communications 8–26Publication 2706-6.1In Message List run mode you can:• Trigger a single message through a PLC via Remote I/O port• Creat

Remote I/O Communications 8–27Publication 2706-6.1Sending Messages to Slave Address Selected as a MessageAttributeTo send any message to a slave, set

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–2Publication 2706-6.1RS-485/RS-232 CommunicationsBoth the Remote I/O and Parallel Port versions have RS-485 andRS-232 port

Remote I/O Communications 8–28Publication 2706-6.1Sending Real Time Clock or Date Data to a PLC•Triggering special message 912 (or 12) causes the DL40

Remote I/O Communications 8–29Publication 2706-6.1Return Message Number and ASCII Data (Discrete I/O)The following shows the format of discrete I/O d

Remote I/O Communications 8–30Publication 2706-6.1Adding or Deleting Messages using a Block Transfer WriteThe following shows the format of a discrete

Remote I/O Communications 8–31Publication 2706-6.1Return Clock or Date Data to PLC (Block Transfer Read)The following shows the format of block trans

Remote I/O Communications 8–32Publication 2706-6.1In Bit Trigger Run Mode you can:• trigger a message by sending a bit trigger table• return the messa

Remote I/O Communications 8–33Publication 2706-6.1Sections of a Bit Trigger TableThe Bit Trigger table has 3 sections (all sent with a single transfe

Remote I/O Communications 8–34Publication 2706-6.1Round Robin SectionMessages with trigger bits set in this section are run after the prioritymessage

Remote I/O Communications 8–35Publication 2706-6.1Bit Trigger TableThe Bit Trigger Table has 2 sections, the Priority section and theRound Robin sect

Remote I/O Communications 8–36Publication 2706-6.1Return Message Number (Discrete I/O)The following shows the format of the return message number when

Remote I/O Communications 8–37Publication 2706-6.1Triggering a Message using a Block Transfer WriteThe following shows the format of a bit trigger us

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–3Publication 2706-6.1The DL40 Plus stores messages of varying length. Each message isidentified by a unique message numb

 Installation and WiringThis chapter describes how to mount and wire the DL40 Plus to yourcontrol system.Section PageMounting the DL40 Plus 9

Installation and Wiring 9–2Publication 2706-6.1Note: All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).Panel Cutout Dimensionsof the 2-Line DL40 Plus

Installation and Wiring 9–3Publication 2706-6.1Note: All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).Panel Cutout Dimensionsof the 4-Line DL40 Plus

Installation and Wiring 9–4Publication 2706-6.114.37 (365.0)Front View4.38(111.3)Note: All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).3.19(81.0)3.16(80.3

Installation and Wiring 9–5Publication 2706-6.114.37 (365.0)Front ViewNote: All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).14.37(365.0)3.19(81.0)3.16(80

Installation and Wiring 9–6Publication 2706-6.1Install the DL40 Plus using Publication NFPA 70E, Electrical SafetyRequirements for Employee Workplaces

Installation and Wiring 9–7Publication 2706-6.1After the DL40 Plus has been mounted connect the necessary wiring.The illustrations below show the bac

Installation and Wiring 9–8Publication 2706-6.1The Remote I/O connector on the back of the DL40 Plus connectsthe DL40 Plus to the host PLC via the rem

Installation and Wiring 9–9Publication 2706-6.1Connect the DL40 Plus to the scanner module with Allen–BradleyRemote I/O cable, Catalog Number 1770–CD

Installation and Wiring 9–10Publication 2706-6.1The parallel input port accepts data from any DC output module. We recommend that you use a sourcing

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–4Publication 2706-6.1The DL40 Plus is a versatile status, prompt and diagnostic displaytool, equipped with a full range of

Installation and Wiring 9–11Publication 2706-6.1When the RS-485 port is configured for Open protocolcommunications, the RS-485 port connects one or m

Installation and Wiring 9–12Publication 2706-6.1When using a personal computer to upload or download applicationmemory to or from the DL40 Plus’s RS–4

Installation and Wiring 9–13Publication 2706-6.1When the RS-485 port is configured for DL Slaves, you can connectone DL40 Plus master to one or multi

Installation and Wiring 9–14Publication 2706-6.1The RS-232 Port can be configured for the followingcommunications:• Uploading or downloading applicati

Installation and Wiring 9–15Publication 2706-6.1Before connecting the power cable of the DL40 Plus, make sure thepower source is turned off.The DL40

 DIP Switch SettingsThis chapter describes the DIP switch settings for the Remote I/Oand Parallel I/O versions of the DL40 Plus.Section PageD

DIP Switch Settings 10–2Publication 2706-6.1Setting Switch Bank #1 for PLC-2 ControllersThe following tables list functions and settings for Switch Ba

DIP Switch Settings 10–3Publication 2706-6.1Setting Switch Bank #1 on PLC-3, PLC-5 ControllersThe following tables provide settings for switch bank #

DIP Switch Settings 10–4Publication 2706-6.1Setting Switch Bank #2Use the following tables to identify switch functions and settings forSwitch Bank #2

DIP Switch Settings 10–5Publication 2706-6.1Keyboard Type (Switch #6)If the Keyboard Type DIP switch is set to ON, then an IBM-XT orcompatible is the

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–5Publication 2706-6.1Offline Programming SoftwareCreate and edit application files using the Offline ProgrammingSoftware

DIP Switch Settings 10–6Publication 2706-6.1Setting Switch Bank #3Use Switch Bank #3 to set the serial address (Remote I/O version).The serial address

DIP Switch Settings 10–7Publication 2706-6.1Switch Selections Switch SelectionsAddress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 864 ON OFF ON ON ON ON O

DIP Switch Settings 10–8Publication 2706-6.1Switch Selections Switch SelectionsAddress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8128 OFF ON ON ON ON ON O

DIP Switch Settings 10–9Publication 2706-6.1Switch Selections Switch SelectionsAddress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8192 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

DIP Switch Settings 10–10Publication 2706-6.1Two DIP switch banks are located on the back of the module. Youcan access the DIP switches through a cuto

DIP Switch Settings 10–11Publication 2706-6.1Setting Switch Bank #1The following table provides switch functions and settings forSwitch Bank #1.Switc

DIP Switch Settings 10–12Publication 2706-6.1Setting Switch Bank #2Switch Bank #2 sets the serial address. The serial address refers tothe address use

DIP Switch Settings 10–13Publication 2706-6.1Switch Selections Switch SelectionsAddress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 864 ON OFF ON ON ON ON

DIP Switch Settings 10–14Publication 2706-6.1Switch Selections Switch SelectionsAddress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8128 OFFONON ON ON ON ON

DIP Switch Settings 10–15Publication 2706-6.1Switch Selections Switch SelectionsAddress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8198 OFF OFF ON ON ON O

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–6Publication 2706-6.1PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough Via DH+PLC-5 Remote I/O PassThrough lets you upload and downloadmessage

 SpecificationsCharacter HeightTwo line displayFour line display11.3 mm (0.44 inch)11.3 mm (0.44 inch)Character SetTable 1 EnglishTable 2 Cy

SpecificationsA–2Publication 2706-807Electrical Interface Standard Personal Computer KeyboardIBM PC–XT, –AT compatibleConnector 8–pin DIN (large style

 Error & Status MessagesMessage Type MeaningBAD LIMITSPRESS ANY KEYPrint ModeErrorWhen setting up the range for messages to beprinted,

Error & Status MessagesB–2Publication 2706-807Message MeaningTypeMAXIMUM LENGTH MSGPRESS ANY KEYOn–Board Editor ErrorThe maximum length of each DL

Error & Status Messages B–3Publication 2706-807Message MeaningTypeUSER ABORTED PRINTPrint ModeMessageThe user has pressed the [Esc] key or [MSG AC

 CablesThese communication cables are used to connect the DL40 Plus to arange of PCs, converters, and recorders. All cables are 9 feet (2.7

CablesC–2Publication 2706-807 – July 1998123456789832976451DCDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSRXDDCDRXDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSChassisGroundDL40 Plus Serial PortFemale DB

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

ASCII Character SetsD–2Publication 2706-807Extended ASCII Character SetTo enter an extended ASCII character, use the [ALT] key in combinationwith the

ASCII Character Sets D–3Publication 2706-807Cyrillic Character SetThe DL40 Plus Dataliner supports both Cyrillic and English alphabetcharacters. The C

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–7Publication 2706-6.1International and Cyrillic Character SetsThe local language character sets let you create and displa

ASCII Character SetsD–4Publication 2706-807Accessing Cyrillic CharactersRussian language messages may be created and edited only within theoffline pro

ASCII Character Sets D–5Publication 2706-807International Character SetTo access the international character set, also called Latin AlphabetNo.1, use

 Remote I/O Application ExamplesThis appendix provides the following examples:Section PageDiscrete I/O Message Triggering - PLC5 Program Exa

Remote I/O Application ExamplesE–2Publication 2706-807Discrete I/O Message Triggering - PLC5 Program Example(Message Variable Slave Mode) PLC5 at Rack

Remote I/O Application Examples E–3Publication 2706-807<END>Enter Variable Data to send to DL40 PlusHere:The variable that the data is sent to d

Remote I/O Application ExamplesE–4Publication 2706-807Block Transfer Message Triggering - PLC5 Example Program(Message Variable Slave Mode)Note: If t

Remote I/O Application Examples E–5Publication 2706-807<END>Word 0 of the Block Transfer Write in Message Variable Slave Modecontains the BCD si

Remote I/O Application ExamplesE–6Publication 2706-807Clock and Date Data Return – PLC5 Programming Example(Any Run Mode)< ><DN>This p

Remote I/O Application Examples E–7Publication 2706-807Return Clock or Date Data – PLC5 Programming Example(Any Run Mode)This program is used with spe

Remote I/O Application ExamplesE–8Publication 2706-807Triggering Messages with Variables Using Discrete I/O – PLC5 Programming Example (Message List

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–8Publication 2706-6.1Historical Events StackThe Historical Events Stack records the occurrence and sequence ofsome or all

Remote I/O Application Examples E–9Publication 2706-807<END>Enter message number to Add/Delete from Message List here:MoveSource N9:3 0<Dest

Remote I/O Application ExamplesE–10Publication 2706-807Block Transfer Message Triggering - PLC5 Example Program(Message List Run Mode)Note: If Block T

Remote I/O Application Examples E–11Publication 2706-8070004Enter message number to add/delete from the message list here:(The message number data is

Remote I/O Application ExamplesE–12Publication 2706-807Triggerring Messages Using Discrete I/O - PLC5 Example(Bit Trigger Run Mode)PLC5 at Rack #1, Gr

Remote I/O Application Examples E–13Publication 2706-807Triggering Messages Using Block Transfers - PLC5 Program Example (Bit Trigger Run Mode)Note: I

Remote I/O Application ExamplesE–14Publication 2706-807<END>MoveSource 0 0<Dest N9:1 1<MOV000500060007Enter priority message number to tri

 Serial and Parallel Port ExamplesThis appendix provides the following examples.Section PageRS-232 Serial Triggering Example F–1RS-485 Seria

Serial and Parallel Port ExamplesF–2Publication 2706-807 – July 1998RS-485 Serial Triggering ExampleThis example shows serial triggering of the DL40 P

Serial and Parallel Port Examples F–3Publication 2706-807 – July 1998Parallel Port Message Variable Slave Triggering ExampleThis example shows message

Serial and Parallel Port ExamplesF–4Publication 2706-807 – July 1998Masked MoveSource N7:38<Mask 0FFFFh-1<Dest O:3.01<0005MVM0006MoveSource 2

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–9Publication 2706-6.1Keyboard PortUse the Keyboard port on the DL40 Plus to:• edit options, messages, communication port

Serial and Parallel Port Examples F–5Publication 2706-807 – July 1998Parallel Port Message List Mode Triggering ExampleThis example shows message trig

AAccessories, 1–16Acknowledge bit, 8–4Acknowledge message, 2–14and message queueing, 2–14Add/Delete bit, 8–4Address, slave, 8–7Addressing, parti

IndexI–2DData format, parallel port, 7–4Data hold time, 7–12Data mode, 1–10Data typesBCD, 7–4binary, 7–4Date, 1–8events stack stamp, 4–2insert

IndexI–3LLast chassis DIP switch, 10–4Length of message list, 8–5Line number, specifying, 2–10Logic, high/low true, 7–4Logic voltage levels, 7–6

IndexI–4PParallel portBCD data input, 7–5connections, 7–3data formats, 7–4description, 7–3high/low true logic, 7–4historical events stack, 7–7,

IndexI–5port usage, 1–8returning ASCII data, 6–12using port, 6–3Run mode, 1–11– 1–14, 2–16, 5–1bit trigger, 5–3, 8–32– 8–34message list, 7–1

IndexI–6VVariable, compound, 2–7Variablesembedded, 1–10formatted, 2–6inserting ASCII, 2–7inserting BCD, 2–7inserting in messages, 2–6message at

Dataliner DL40 Plus KeyboardEdit CommandsFunction KeystrokeEnables setting the message attributes for the messagebeing created or edited.[CTRL] AUsed

Publication 2706-6.1– October 1998.Rockwell Automation helps its customers receive a superior return on their investment by bringingtogether leading b

Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those ofelectromechanical equipment. “Safety Guidelines for the Application,Insta

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–10Publication 2706-6.1Background MessagesSpecify a background message that will display whenever the DL40Plus has no other

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–11Publication 2706-6.1Adjustable Parameters for Serial CommunicationsWith the DL40 Plus, you can configure RS-232 or RS-4

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–12Publication 2706-6.1The Parallel port version of the DL40 Plus has 2 Run modes.• Message/Variable/Slave Mode triggers a

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–13Publication 2706-6.1Special messages let you monitor and control certain functions of theDL40 Plus without leaving Run

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–14Publication 2706-6.1The following PLCs and SLCs support Remote I/O communicationswith the DL40 Plus.• PLC-5/11, 5/15➀, 5

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–15Publication 2706-6.1PassThrough Support over an Ethernet LinkThe following table lists the Allen-Bradley PLCs that supp

Overview of the DL40 Plus 1–16Publication 2706-6.1The following keyboards are compatible with the DL40 Plus.Catalog No. Description6189-KBD1 Industria

 Using the Onboard Editor to CreateMessagesThis chapter shows how to use the Onboard Editor to managemessages (and message attributes) for the

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–2Publication 2706-6.1You must enter the Onboard Editor from Run mode or Help mode.Press [CTRL] [E] to en

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–3Publication 2706-6.1The following diagram provides an overview of the OnboardEditor’s menu structure.

Publication 2706-6.1PrefacePreface Objectives P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview of this Manual P–1. .

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–4Publication 2706-6.1Enter the MESSAGES function [Y][↵ ]. Enter the EDIT MESSAGESfunction [Y][↵ ]. Respo

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–5Publication 2706-6.1Messages can consist of:• ASCII text (including extended ASCII, international, or

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–6Publication 2706-6.1You can send variables to the DL40 Plus from a PLC via the RemoteI/O, RS-485, RS-23

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–7Publication 2706-6.1Change Formatted Variable [CTRL][F]Use [CTRL][F] to change the formatting paramete

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–8Publication 2706-6.1Insert Request for ASCII Input Data [CTRL][X]A data request requires you to enter A

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–9Publication 2706-6.1Insert Date Into a Message [CTRL][Y]To enter the date in a message, place the curs

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–10Publication 2706-6.1Display LineThis value controls where on the DL40 Plus display the message willapp

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–11Publication 2706-6.1Send to SlaveIf you enter a slave address number, the message is sent to the slav

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–12Publication 2706-6.1AutoClearActivating this attribute tells the DL40 Plus to clear the messagefrom th

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–13Publication 2706-6.1Energize RelayActivating this attribute displays the message and energizes thedis

Table of Contentstoc–iiPublication 2706-6.1Chapter 3Chapter Objectives 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–14Publication 2706-6.1Hide MessageThis attribute suppresses the message from displaying on the DL40Plus

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–15Publication 2706-6.1Slave Message Echo RelayThis attribute sends the energize relay command to the DL

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–16Publication 2706-6.1To modify options:1. Press [CTRL][E] to enter the Onboard Editor.2. Press [↵ ] in

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–17Publication 2706-6.1Newest Message on Line 1This option displays the newest message to be triggered o

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–18Publication 2706-6.1Special Message Start NumberSpecial messages let you monitor and control certain f

Using the Onboard Editor to Create Messages 2–19Publication 2706-6.1The message queue of the DL40 Plus stores message triggers in theorder received f

 Using Special MessagesThis chapter describes special messages you can use with theRemote I/O and Parallel port versions of the DL40 Plus.Sect

Using Special Messages 3–2Publication 2706-6.1901 (or 01) Terminate Message – Clear DisplayImmediately terminates the message that is running and clea

Using Special Messages 3–3Publication 2706-6.1905 (or 05) Test DisplayTurns all elements of the display on for 2 seconds.This message is put at the e

Using Special Messages 3–4Publication 2706-6.1908 (or 08) View Historical Events StackDisplays messages placed on the Historical Events Stack but does

Table of Contents toc–iiiPublication 2706-6.1Chapter 8Chapter Objectives 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ove

Using Special Messages 3–5Publication 2706-6.1910 (or 10) Interactive Clock SettingThis message lets you set the clock while the display is in Run mo

Using Special Messages 3–6Publication 2706-6.1911 (or 11) Set Clock with Variable DataSets clock with data sent as a variable. The DL40 Plus is year 2

Using Special Messages 3–7Publication 2706-6.1913 (or 13) Send Date to PLC (Remote I/O versions only)Sends date data to the PLC.This message is put a

Using Special Messages 3–8Publication 2706-6.1915 (or 15) Stop Special Messages/Resume Run ModeIf one of the following special messages is running, sp

 Offline Operating ModesThis chapter describes operating modes of the DL40 Plus other thanRun mode.Section PageHelp Mode 4–1Historical Recall

Offline Operating Modes 4–2Publication 2706-6.1Putting Messages on the Stack•Requires the Message Attribute to be set using the OnboardEditor or Offli

Offline Operating Modes 4–3Publication 2706-6.1Resetting the StackEach time a new application file is downloaded using the Downloadto DL40 Plus menu

Offline Operating Modes 4–4Publication 2706-6.1hour:minute:second month date year*DELETEDhour:minute:second month date year*ATTEMPTED TO ADD (Add fail

Offline Operating Modes 4–5Publication 2706-6.1Stack data for the Bit Trigger run mode is displayed in the followingformat (data put on stack last wi

Offline Operating Modes 4–6Publication 2706-6.1Press any key on the keyboard or the [SELECT] or [↵ ] push buttonon the front panel to bring up the nex

Table of Contentstoc–ivPublication 2706-6.1Chapter 10Chapter Objectives 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIP

Offline Operating Modes 4–7Publication 2706-6.1This mode lets you set the operating parameters of the RS-232 Portor RS-485 Port from a keyboard or th

Offline Operating Modes 4–8Publication 2706-6.1RS-485 PortThe following settings are available for the RS-485 Port. The defaultvalue appears in bold.

Offline Operating Modes 4–9Publication 2706-6.1This mode lets you set the battery-backed real-time clock by enteringa [CTRL] [C] via the DL40 Plus Ke

Offline Operating Modes 4–10Publication 2706-6.1Using the Keyboard PortWhen you enter the Set Clock function, you will receive thefollowing prompts (o

Offline Operating Modes 4–11Publication 2706-6.1Print mode lets you print the list of Message Numbers and text in theDL40 Plus’s internal application

Offline Operating Modes 4–12Publication 2706-6.1Where the Strobe Lines Mnemonic is an abbreviation for the state ofthe four strobe lines MS0, MS1, MS2

 Online Operating ModesThis chapter covers the different Run modes available for theParallel and Remote I/O versions of the DL40 Plus. Sectio

Online Operating Modes 5–2Publication 2706-6.1In Message/Variable/Slave Run mode, you can:• Trigger a single message via– Parallel Port (Parallel Port

Online Operating Modes 5–3Publication 2706-6.1In Message List Run mode, messages are continuously displayed.You can add or delete messages from the l

 Serial Port CommunicationsThis chapter discusses the serial communication ports and theruntime serial protocols used to communicate with the

Publication 2706-6.1  Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of theDataliner DL40 Plus Message Display manual.

Serial Port Communications 6–2Publication 2706-6.1You can use the RS-232 port to:• upload or download message files up to 50 feet (15.24 meters)using

Serial Port Communications 6–3Publication 2706-6.1You can use the RS-485 port to:• upload and download message files using a multi-dropconnection.• c

Serial Port Communications 6–4Publication 2706-6.1You can use the Keyboard port to:• control a variety of DL40 Plus functions.Keystroke Function[CTRL]

Hex Example:Where:Hex Example:Where:Serial Port Communications 6–5Publication 2706-6.1This section describes how to use Open protocol to trigger mess

Serial Port Communications 6–6Publication 2706-6.1• Keyboard entries are performed with standard characters. Theabove listed Hex examples refer to non

Hex Example:Where:Serial Port Communications 6–7Publication 2706-6.1Message/Variable Run ModeIn Message/Variable Run modes, messages are triggered us

Hex Example:Where:Serial Port Communications 6–8Publication 2706-6.1Message List ModeIn Message List mode, you can trigger messages as prioritymessage

Hex Example:Where:Hex Example:Where:Serial Port Communications 6–9Publication 2706-6.1This section shows how to send binary/BCD variables inMessage/V

Where:Hex Example:Serial Port Communications 6–10Publication 2706-6.1This section shows how to send ASCII/BCD variables inMessage/Variable/Slave or Me

Serial Port Communications 6–11Publication 2706-6.1ASCII Input Data in a message is represented by underscored spaces.A flashing cursor will mark the

Using this ManualP–2Publication 2706-6.1No special knowledge is needed to enter or edit messages. However,since the Dataliner message display must be

\41\6C\6C\65\6E\2D\42\72\61\64\6C\65\79A l l e n – B r a d l e yWhere:Hex Example:Serial Port Communications 6–12Public

 Parallel Port CommunicationsThis chapter describes Run mode operations for the Parallel portversions of the DL40 Plus.Section PageTypes of Ru

Parallel Port Communications 7–2Publication 2706-6.1FeatureMessage/Variable/Slave RunModeMessage List Run ModeTrigger messagesTrigger a message with 1

Parallel Port Communications 7–3Publication 2706-6.1The Parallel Port has connections for 4 strobe lines and 16 data lines.KEYBOARDSW1SW2GNDRELAYL1 L

Parallel Port Communications 7–4Publication 2706-6.1The Parallel port uses either the Binary or Binary Coded Decimal(BCD) numbering system to transfer

Parallel Port Communications 7–5Publication 2706-6.1Using BCD Data InputYou can use the 16 data lines to input BCD data. The BCDnumbering system uses

Parallel Port Communications 7–6Publication 2706-6.1Each parallel input interprets two voltage levels: ON or OFF. Thereis also a third state which sho

Parallel Port Communications 7–7Publication 2706-6.1This section shows the type of triggering operations you can performin Message/Variable/Slave Run

Parallel Port Communications 7–8Publication 2706-6.1Override Slave Address Selected as a Message AttributeThe Message/Variable/Slave Run mode allows r

Parallel Port Communications 7–9Publication 2706-6.1 The strobe line states specify the type of data on the data lines.MS3 MS2 MS1 MS0 Data Type0 0 0

Using this Manual P–3Publication 2706-6.1The Dataliner DL40 Plus Message Displays are the next generationof Allen–Bradley message displays, replacing

Parallel Port Communications 7–10Publication 2706-6.1• If [CTRL][W]s are BCD (4 bit) variables, the [CTRL][W] in thesecond position would be sent in t

Parallel Port Communications 7–11Publication 2706-6.1Send Message to Slave Address Selected as a Message AttributeTo send a message to a slave, Port

Parallel Port Communications 7–12Publication 2706-6.1While the DL40 Plus is in Run or Debug mode, it regularly monitorsthe 20 lines on the parallel po

 Remote I/O CommunicationsThis chapter describes the run mode operations for the Remote I/Oversion of the DL40 Plus and contains the following

Remote I/O Communications 8–2Publication 2706-6.1Run mode is the normal operating mode for the DL40 Plus. In runmode, messages are triggered for disp

Remote I/O Communications 8–3Publication 2706-6.1Summary of Remote I/O Run Mode TypesFeatureMessage/Variable/SlaveRun ModeMessage/Variable RunModeMes

Remote I/O Communications 8–4Publication 2706-6.1The following terms are used in this chapter:Acknowledge Bit Set by the DL40 Plus whenever the MSG AC

Remote I/O Communications 8–5Publication 2706-6.1Handshake BitTells the sender (either the DL40 Plus or the PLC) that the ImageTable (either Output o

Remote I/O Communications 8–6Publication 2706-6.1Message Number (Message List Run Mode)Output Image Table or Block Transfer Write - number of message

Remote I/O Communications 8–7Publication 2706-6.1Slave AddressSlave address for Message/Variable/Slave run mode. Data is in sameformat as message nu