ALLEN-BRADLEYUserManualDataliner DL5Series Off-lineProgrammingSoftware(Cat. No. 2706-NP5)Allen-Bradley
A–B3Chapter3–1Cabling InformationThis chapter describes how to connect your computer to a DL5.You will need a cable to connect your computer’s COM1 se
Chapter 3Cabling Information3–2Table 3.B describes the abbreviations used on the cable diagrams.Table 3.BAbbreviationsAbbreviation SignalCTS Clear to
Chapter 3Cabling Information3–3Figure 3.2 illustrates the Catalog No. 2706-NC13 communications cable.Use this cable to connect the DL5 to:• Allen-Brad
Chapter 3Cabling Information3–4Figure 3.2 illustrates the Catalog No. 2706-NC15 communications cable.Use this cable to connect the DL5 to:• Allen-Brad
A–B4Chapter4–1Running the DL5 Off-line ProgrammerThis chapter describes how to use the DL5 off-line programming software.When running the Off-line Pro
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–2Access Off-line Programmer functions from the Main Menu. Each functionis described in the following sectio
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–3Use the Baud Rate Selection option from the Main Menu to set the baud rateof the serial port (COM1) on your
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–4Use the Terminal Mode Selection option from the Main Menu to make thecomputer function as a “dumb” ASCII te
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–5Select the Edit or Create DL5 Messages option from the Main Menu tocreate new messages or edit existing mes
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–6Naming a DL5 File1. After selecting option 3 from the Main Menu, this screen appears:Before you name a DL5,
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Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–73. After entering a new DL5 name the following screen appears:You will be required to enter information abo
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–84. Enter [1] at the first prompt if you have a one-line display or [2] if it is atwo-line display.5. Enter
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–91. Enter a message number to create or edit. If the message number is above999, you are not allowed to lea
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–10Table 4.ADL5 Message AttributesAttribute Affect on Displayed MessagesUse Both Lines? ➀The Use Both Lines o
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–116. After you have specified the attributes for the message, you can now enterthe actual message. The DL5
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–12Editing a DL5 FileThis section is divided into 4 parts:• Editing Special Functions• Editing Existing Mes
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–13There are four Special Functions. See Table 3.B for Functions and Options.Table 4.BDisplay Special Functi
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–14Editing Existing MessagesWhen you edit an existing message, you may change either the text or theattribute
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–15”F1” Help ScreenThe “F1” Help screen shows the list of edit commands that you can use toedit messages. Th
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–16Select option 4 - Print File Functions to print:• DL5 Messages• Message Attributes• Special Function Se
A–BDL5 Programming SoftwareUser ManualTable of ContentsiChapter 1Overview of this Manual 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–173. Answer [Y] or [N] if you want the message attributes printed. If youselect [Y], they are printed for e
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–18Read from DL5 Memory to DiskReading from DL5 memory is similar to naming a DL5. You must supplyconfigurat
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–191. Enter [1] at the first prompt if you are reading from a one-line display or[2] if it is a two-line disp
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–20After typing the DL5 name and pressing [ENTER] the following screen appears:!ATTENTION: DO NOT begin downl
Chapter 4Running DL5 Off-line Programmer4–21Download a range of messages only to a DL5 Memory.If (to save time) you only need to download a message or
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DL5 Programming SoftwareUser ManualTable of ContentsiiChapter 4Option 4 Edit Print File Functions 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A–B1Chapter1–1Using this ManualRead this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. You willlearn about:• Contents of this manual• I
Chapter 1Using this Manual1–2In this manual, we use the following conventions.• Screen displays are shown within a rectangular box. For example:• Key
A–B2Chapter2–1Installing the SoftwareThis chapter describes how to load the DL5 Off-line Programmer into yourpersonal computer.The Off-line Programmer
Chapter 2Installing the Software2–2Installation procedures are given for the following types of computers:• Systems with 1 Hard and 1 Floppy (or micr
Chapter 2Installing the Software2–3Note: This installation procedure is for an IBM AT. Your computer will usethe same or similar prompts and respons
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