Rockwell-automation 2706-ND1 DL40 OFFLINE PROGRAMMING SFTWR.USER MANUA Manual de usuario

UserManualDataliner DL40Series MessageDisplay OfflineProgrammingSoftware(Cat. No. 2706-ND1)Allen-Bradley

Chapter 1Overview1–2Table 1.AManual ContentsChapterTitle Purpose1 Overview Provides an overview of the manual.2 Introduction to the DL40 Provides an o

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–12You can upload one file at a time from the DL40 to the Offline ProgrammingSoftware. When you select Upload to DL40 (Remo

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–13!ATTENTION: Before the upload begins, you will see one of thefollowing warnings. Which one you see depends on the type

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–14Figure 6.10Communications File screenNOTE: For information on PLC and interface board types required forPassThrough fil

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–15The PLC Address is the station number of the PLC-5 on the DH+ link towhich the DL40 is attached. This address must match

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–16If you choose ETHERNET, you must then specify an IP Address in theappropriate field. IP Addresses take the following for

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–17DH+ Network AccessSelect Local if the PLC to which the DL40 is attached is on the same DH+link as the programming comput

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–18Figure 6.13Ethernet Parameters configuration screenParameter Acceptable valuesRouting PLC 5E5130-RM5130-KAPushwheel 1 to

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–19Select Modify Communications File to change the parameters specified forthe currently selected communications file. The

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–20If using RS-485, the Address Selections/Address Picks pop-up window willopen. All message addresses in the selected file

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–21Figure 6.16File Selections pop-up windowUse the arrow keys to move the cursor to the file you want to download totape an

Chapter 1Overview1–3Other publications to which you may want to refer include:• Dataliner DL40 Series Message Display User Manual (Publication2706–807

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–22Figure 6.17Write to Tape menus and screensIf you pressed Yes to begin writing to tape, the first Program Status pop-upwi

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–23You can upload one file at a time from a tape recorder to the OfflineProgramming Software. When you select Read From Tap

Chapter 7Chapter 7The Reports MenuFigure 7Table 77–1Chapter 7The Reports MenuThis chapter describes the functions available to you from the Reports me

Chapter 7The Reports Menu7–2Special keysYou may use the following special keys on the Reports menu or on any of thesubmenus described in this chapter.

Chapter 7The Reports Menu7–3Figure 7.2Select File menuOptions available to you on the Report Type window include the following:Parameter Acceptable va

Chapter 7The Reports Menu7–4Parameter Acceptable valuesNull Count 0Page Width 20 to 132Figure 7.3Configure Ports menusCOM PortConfigurationLPT PortCon

Chapter 8Chapter 8The Files MenuFigure 8Table 88–1Chapter 8The Files MenuThis chapter describes the functions available to you from the Files menu.On

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–2Special keysYou may use the following special keys on the Files menu or on any of thesubmenus described in this chapter.↓ ↑M

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–3Before copying, deleting, renaming, or converting files you must first selectthe files you want to affect. To do so, move th

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–4After you have selected the file type you want from the Select File(s) menu,the File Selections/File Picks pop-up window wil

Chapter 2Chapter 2Introduction to the DL40Figure 2Table 22–1Chapter 2Introduction to the DL40This chapter describes some of the key features and opera

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–5Copy File(s) lets you perform the following actions:• copy a single file within the same directory. You must specify a newfi

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–6Copying multiple filesTo copy your selections to a new drive and/or directory, type the destinationin the Copy Files pop-up

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–7Rename File(s) lets you perform the following actions:• rename a single file within the same directory.• move a single file

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–8Moving multiple filesTo move your selections to a new drive and/or directory, type the destinationin the Rename Files pop-up

Chapter 8The Files Menu8–9Drive:\directory\filenameDo not provide a file name extension. The Offline Programming Softwarewill automatically add the ex

AppendixAAppendix AMessage Display WorksheetsFigure ATable AA–1Appendix AMessage Display WorksheetsUse a photocopy of this worksheet to record the mes

Appendix AMessage Display WorksheetsA–2Four Line WorksheetMESSAGE NUMBER __________MESSAGE NUMBER __________MESSAGE NUMBER __________MESSAGE NUMBER __

AppendixBAppendix BCablesFigure BTable BB–1Appendix BCables123456789832207645221DCDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSRIRXDDCDRXDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSRIChassisGroundDL40

Appendix BCablesB–2123456789832976451DCDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSRXDDCDRXDTXDDTRCOMDSRRTSCTSChassisGroundDL40 Serial PortFemale DB-9* ConnectorAllen-Bradley

Appendix BCablesB–3This cable must be assembled by the user.235678237620541ChassisGroundDL40 Serial PortFemale DB-9* ConnectorAllen-Bradley 1770-SA or

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–2The DL40 message display is a versatile tool that comes equipped with a fullrange of high-end programming and perf

AppendixCAppendix CExtended ASCII Character SetFigure CTable CC–1Appendix CASCII Character SetsStandard ASCII Character Set

Appendix CExtended ASCII Character SetC–2Extended ASCII Character SetTo enter an extended ASCII character, use the [ALT] key in combination with thenu

IndexIndex – 1Symbols.INI file, 3 – 6.UDU file, 6 – 12[CTRL]F, 5 – 12[CTRL]T, 5 – 14[CTRL]V, 5 – 12[CTRL]W, 5 – 13[CTRL]X, 5 – 13, 5 – 28, 5 – 41[MSG

IndexIndex – 2Date & Time, 4 – 2setting, 4 – 6Date variable, length incharacters, 5 – 14Debug mode, 2 – 6Delete (Message) screen, 5 – 18Delete Mes

IndexIndex – 3special, 4 – 7, 5 – 11, 5 – 22LLine usage, 5 – 30, 5 – 32Line usage setting, 5 – 14, 5 – 15Local Bridge, 6 – 17MMain Menu bar, 4 – 2Main

IndexIndex – 4NNew messages, 5 – 32message attributes with, 5 – 15Num Lock key, 2 – 14OOnboard editor, 2 – 5, 5 – 29,5 – 30, 5 – 31, 5 – 32Options men

IndexIndex – 5RS-232, testing messages via,5–41RS-232 port settings, 5 – 36RS-232 printer port settings,5–36RS-232 tape recorder settings,5–37RS-485,

IndexIndex – 6Time & Date, setting, 4 – 6Time format, 5 – 33Time variable, length incharacters, 5 – 14Transfer menu, 6 – 1Triggering port settings

DL20 EDIT COMMANDSFunctionKeys Pressed(Simultaneously)Forward One Space Ctrl [L]Back One Space Ctrl [H]Up a Line(Move 20 characters to l

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Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–3Figure 2.1Easy to understand, menu–driven interface that helps guide you through the programCreate Message editing

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–4Figure 2.2Remote I/O PassThrough via DH+ComputerDH+ NetworkDL40Remote I/O LinkDL40DL40Remote I/O LinkPLC-5/XX Seri

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–5Onboard EditorThe onboard editor lets you create or edit messages, select messageattributes, and set options and v

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–6Historical Events StackWith the DL40’s Historical Events Stack you can record the occurrence andsequence of some o

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–7Auxiliary DevicesYou can connect a variety of useful auxiliary devices to the DL40 messagedisplay as needed to mee

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–8Data Mode SelectionWhen using the DL40 message display, you can select from two data modes• binary• Binary Coded D

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

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–9The DL40 Message Display offers a number of operating modes from whichto choose. Each provides you with the tools

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–10Table 2.CSummary of Remote I/O Run Mode TypesFeatureMessage/Variable/SlaveRun ModeMessage/Variable RunModeMessage

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–11Table 2.DSummary of Parallel Port Run Mode TypesFeatureMessage/Variable/Slave RunModeMessage List Run ModeTrigger

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–12Triggering Special Messages gives you the ability to monitor and controlcertain functions of the DL40 without lea

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–13The following tables list the Allen-Bradley PLCs and computer interfaceboards that are applicable for PassThrough

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–14Use one of the Allen-Bradley Ethernet computer interface boards (or itsequivalent) for PassThrough file transfers

Chapter 2Introduction to the DL402–15The following options and accessories are available from Allen-Bradley forthe DL40 message display.Table 2.KOptio

Chapter 3Chapter 3Installing the SoftwareFigure 3Table 33–1Chapter 3Installing the SoftwareThis chapter tells you how to install the DL40 Offline Prog

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–2available conventional RAM will be reported in bytes. Your system musthave 583,680 or more free bytes RAM to run th

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–3DOS version 6.0 introduced the MEMMAKER command, which automatesmemory management and can often free large amounts

Dataliner DL40 Series Message DisplayUser ManualTable of ContentsiChapter 1What you need to know 1 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–4If you are using a DH+ link and want to enable PLC PassThrough filetransfers, you must perform the following additi

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–5This program copies all required INTERCHANGE files to the directory\ABIC\BIN on your hard disk. Those files include

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–6c. Type in the names of the INTERCHANGE server files. Put each filename on its own line followed by a hard return:D

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–79 If you are using a card other than the 1770-KF2, the contents of theCFG_KT.INI file should be similar to the form

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–8Models for other interface cards appear below. Note that some of thevalues in these files will vary depending on yo

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–910 If you are using the 1770-KF2 communications interface card, thecontents of the CFG_KT.INI file should be simila

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–10Modify CONFIG.SYS & AUTOEXEC.BAT FilesThe following steps show a sample network setup. Consult with yournetwor

Chapter 3Installing the Software3–11restart your PC to activate your changes to the CONFIG.SYS andAUTOEXEC.BAT files.Configure Your PLCUse Allen-Bradl

Chapter 4Chapter 4Navigating the SoftwareFigure 4Table 44–1Chapter 4Navigating the SoftwareThis chapter provides the basic understanding you will need

Chapter 4Navigating the Software4–2The program opens with the Title screen shown in Figure 4.1. The screenidentifies the product, and indicates the re

Dataliner DL40 Series Message DisplayUser ManualTable of ContentsiiChapter 3Personal Computer Requirements 3 – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4Navigating the Software4–3The Offline Programming Software offers context-sensitive online Help atany time. To use Help:• press [F1] to acces

Chapter 4Navigating the Software4–4Use the Setup menu to match the software to your color or monochromemonitor, and to set the date and time. You can

Chapter 4Navigating the Software4–5Configuring the Program to Match Your MonitorThe Offline Programming Software supports both color and monochromedis

Chapter 4Navigating the Software4–6Setting Time & DateYou can set the time and date by selecting Setup→Time & Date or bypressing [S][T] from t

Chapter 4Navigating the Software4–7Use the following keystrokes to navigate the Offline Programming Softwaremenus. These keys have the same effect whe

Chapter 4Navigating the Software4–8You can exit the Offline Programming Software at any time by repeatedlypressing [ESC] until the Exit Confirmation m

Chapter 5Chapter 5The Develop MenuFigure 5Table 55–1Chapter 5The Develop MenuThis chapter describes the functions available to you from the Develop me

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–2Special keysYou may use the following special keys on the Develop menu.↓ ↑Move the cursor to the desired functionMove the

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–3When Select File is selected, a window will appear with the default path inthe upper left corner and a list of the files f

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–4NotesUse the arrow keys to move to the file you want to edit and press [↵ ]. If thename of the file you want to edit does

Dataliner DL40 Series Message DisplayUser ManualTable of ContentsiiiNotes 5 – 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–5NotesWhen creating a new file you will be asked to specify a path and filename inthe form:Drive:\Directory\FileIf you do n

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–6Special keysYou may use the following special keys on this window.← →Moves the cursor forward or backward through the data

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–7Figure 5.5Develop Screen menu bar as it appears after selecting or creating a fileRemaining (free) memorySpecial keysYou m

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–8You must specify a selection for every item on the Develop menu bar branchmenus. If you have not edited every selection, t

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–9Special keysYou may use the following special keys on this menu.↓ ↑Move the cursor to the desired functionMove the cursor

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–10Special keysYou may use the following special keys on this pop-up.↑ ↓Moves the cursor to the desired messageMoves cursor

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–11Special keys and Editing RulesYou may use the following keys to move through and edit your message text.↑ ↓Moves the curs

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–12More about variablesYou can send variables to the DL40 from a PLC or via the Parallel InputPort. Variables can be sent to

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–13press [CTRL][F]. The software will ask you to modify any one or more of the3 formatting parameters described above:Parame

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–14User requested data is sent to the PLC as part of the I/O scan. Up to 20ASCII characters can be sent with Block Transfer.

Dataliner DL40 Series Message DisplayUser ManualTable of ContentsivRepeat message automatically 5 – 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–15After you have pressed [↵ ] to select Create New Message from theMessages menu, the message number field (to the right of

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–16When you select Copy from the Messages menu, the MessageSelections/Message Picks pop-up window opens. All message numbers

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–17Special keysYou may use the following special keys on this screen.← →Moves the Message Select cursor to the Message Selec

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–18the operation, continue the copy and overwrite the existing message, orcontinue and overwrite all existing messages.• If

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–19Special keysYou may use the following special keys on this screen.← →Moves the Message Select cursor to the Message Selec

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–20When you press [F10] to accept your Message Picks, the Renumber Messageconfirmation pop-up will appear. Use the arrow key

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–21If you leave the increment set to 0, the spacing between messages will beretained . For example, renumbering message numb

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–22Figure 5.13Text Search screen with Search Text, Found in Message, and Text Search pop-up windowsSpecial keys and Editing

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–23plusV F W X T YorAdd or modify variables (see page 5 – 12).ALets you set Message Attributes for only the message being cr

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–24Figure 5.14Modify Message Attribute screensSpecial keysYou may use the following special keys on this screen.← →Moves the

Dataliner DL40 Series Message DisplayUser ManualTable of ContentsvDH+ Connection Type 6 – 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–25More about AttributesThe modifiable message attributes you can control from the MessageAttributes menu appear below, alon

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–26automatically attribute is active) unless the message contains changedvariable data. If new variable data is received whi

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–27This value applies only to the lines used by a single message. For example, ifthis message uses only lines 2 and 3, then

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–28• the DL40 message display leaves the Run ModeImportant: AutoClear will de-energize the alarm relay only if the messagewh

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–29Note: When used with [CTRL][X] (ASCII Input Data), the underscoreprompt for this data will still be displayed on the DL40

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–30For DL10 or DL20 For DL5020 2010The factory setting for the Slave message length attribute is 20, whichmeans the slave me

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–31NotesThe attributes shown on the Message Attributes pop-up window are thoseassigned to the message with the lowest messag

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–32Figure 5.15Message Attribute Default screenSpecial keysYou can use the following special keys on this screen.↑ ↓Moves the

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–33To select a block of messages, move the cursor to the first message on theblock and press [CTRL][B] to mark the beginning

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–34• Time Format – You can choose between AM/PM or 24Hr (militarystyle) display of the time.Figure 5.16Options menuSpecial k

Dataliner DL40 Series Message DisplayUser ManualTable of ContentsviAppendix B2706-NC12 B – 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–35The Ports menu allows you to control the communication settings for DL40Message Display. You can select from RS-232, RS-4

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–36NotesImportant: The communications parameter settings selected here mustmatch the communications settings of the device t

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–37Parameter Available choicesNull Count 0 to 255Width 20 to 132RS-232 Tape Recorder SettingsNote that RS-232 Tape Recorder

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–38Parameter Available choicesMessage Format Binary, BCDVariable Format Binary, BCDControl-W Format BCD, ASCIIHigh True Logi

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–39Highlight Verify, then press [↵ ]. To change communications method,highlight DL40 Port and press [↵ ]. Select RS–232 or R

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–40Communications via RS–485Figure 5.19Test Message Selections pop-up window (for RS-485 communications)If communicating via

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–41Communications via RS–232Figure 5.20Test Message Selections pop-up window (for RS-232 communications)Communicating via RS

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–42Message text windowWhen you answer Yes to Start Testing Messages Now? the message textwindow shown below will open and di

Chapter 5The Develop Menu5–43Figure 5.22Device menuSpecial keysYou may use the following special keys on this menu.↑ ↓Moves the cursor up or down the

Chapter 6Chapter 6The Transfer MenuFigure 6Table 66–1Chapter 6The Transfer MenuThis chapter describes the functions available to you from the Transfer

Chapter 1Chapter 1OverviewFigure 1Table 11–1Chapter 1OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the Dataliner DL40 Series MessageDisplay Offline Pro

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–2Special keysYou may use the following special keys on the Transfer menu or on any ofthe submenus described in this chapte

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–3You can download one file at a time from the Offline Programming Softwareto the DL40. When you select Download to DL40 (R

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–4to the Address Picks column. After you have moved all the addresses to bedownloaded into the Address Picks column, press

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–5You may use the following special keys on the Address Selections/AddressPicks window.← →Moves the cursor to the Address S

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–6Figure 6.4Select File screenCurrently selected filenameTo use Verify you mustselect AllWhen you have finished with the Se

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–7You can upload one file at a time from a DL40 to the Offline ProgrammingSoftware. When you select Upload from DL40 (RS-23

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–8Figure 6.6Address Selections screen when uploading via RS-485If uploading via RS-485, the Address Selections pop-up windo

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–9You can download one file at a time from the Offline Programming Softwareto the DL40. When you select Download to DL40 (R

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–10Figure 6.8Download (Remote I/O) screen – expandedWhen the settings on the expanded Download (Remote I/O) screen are asyo

Chapter 6The Transfer Menu6–11!ATTENTION: Before the download begins, you will see one ofthe following warnings. Which one you see depends on the typ