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MCD-5.1, Offline Development System (ODS), User`s Manual

1. 2 000 cece cence teen eee Printing an ODS File 0 0 00 cece eee eens Using the Documentor 0 0 0 0 cece eects Printing YOUr Fl 2 00 5 csngedebd nemp iei Scena ed aiid gl eed bce OREINEN PANER Canceling a Printing Request 0 e cece eee eee Displaying an ODS File 0 00 e cece teens Whatta DONOR iosi aap a Saeed neds RRA eaca E ERE AEE tule tinea gaoa ea Rah T o FA a Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter 7 Table of Contents Using ODS Communication Configuration Chapter Objective 0 cece ete ete 7 1 Selecting the Communication Code 0 0 cece eee eee eee 7 2 Menu Structure 2 0 0 0 ccc nnana nanana aranana ranana aeann Configuring a 1784 KL 1 tenes 7 3 Configuring a 1784 KT 2 cece cece eee teenies KT Address Considerations 000 c cece eee eee eens 7 5 Programming from DH to DH 1 2 eee ees 7 6 Configuring the 1784 KTK1 o n 0 cece cece eee e eee een e eens KTK1 Address Considerations 0c cece eects 7 8 6122 Considerations 2 0 0 0 sec a cnee ceases cee eea IBM PC XT Considerations 00 c cect eee 7 8 Configuring a Serial Driver 0 0 cece eet eee 7 9 Using INTERCHANGE 0 00 eee teens 7 10 Configuring DH Under Windows NTt In ODS 000e eee ee eee ee 7 11 Configuring RSLinx for Ethernet 0 00 c cece eee eee eee 7 12 Downloading AMP Files fo
2. IPETO Vou oan chee img he Pollouiny armas Tif auailabhlat Fi Pila Ahaya avellable Late et check Fevieden level of gt copy rename delete preheat ar Cope Piles ami wit freon OEN to Pe Trent Sead This help message contains some introductory information about ODS Read it carefully Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 6 Getting Started with ODS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 When you select F1 File from the menu heading ALT H The box at the upper right of the screen below tells you how to display other pages of the help screens If there is more text in the help message than can fit in one window you can access the next page of help by selecting the PgDn i amp HI Projeti Fe fpplication Pa iiniligy Fo Pron ious iFyipt Hart Hia p Lese HELP Pace Help bat t p lowe arni bar Paro i of 4 PUT eM Vai can shang aang che fallewlag anis OOF aval lable Fi Fila Tinay available Latz me check reviirien leval of OPFI cope renee dalata print ar typa Files mad sede Peon OW te Ha Coant imasi Notice that the Previous Page PgUp choice is ghosted indicating that it is not available for selection Since the page of help text displayed is the first page there are no previous pages to access When you select PgDn to move to the second help page the Pgup choice becomes available 2 Press the esc key to clear the help text from the screen At the top of each help
3. Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 19 21 Under Call Back select No Call Back then click OK 22 Select Server Start Remote Access Server In the Server field the name of the local computer should already be present If not enter the computer name preceded by two back slashes e g yourcomputername Click OK to start the service Setting Up the ODS or Client Computer 1 Repeat steps 1 through 13 from the previous section 2 Relog in Double click the My Computer icon 3 Double click Dial up Networking e If you did not previously configure any dial up Phonebook the New Entry Wizard appears e Click Next and select Plain Text Password e Select enter or Next through the rest of the selections until the following screen appears 4 Click More and Select Edit Entry and Modem Properties S Dial Up Networking 21x Phonebook entry to dial New More EE Dialing from Phone number preview Desk Location oe Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 20 Using ODS Communication Configuration Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 Click Configure next to Dial using Edit Phonebook Entry 2x Basic l Server Script Security 25 Entry name M yDialUpServer Comment Phone number Alternates E sg Dial using Dial Up Networking Serial Cable be gt Configure MV Use another port if busy Cancel 6 Select a baud rate that is ava
4. Entire network A Cancel This computer only Feb Help Choose Cancel if you do not want to allow remote TCP IP clients to dial in Use DHCP to assign remote TCP IP client addresses Use static address pool Begin 130 130 130 51 End 130 130 130 99 Excluded ranges Fom 2 _ Add gt lt Remove I Allow remote clients to request a predetermined IP address 13 Check the Entire Network button If you are setting up the ODS client computer go to step 2 of the next section If you are setting up the 9 PC host server computer go to the next step 14 Check the Use static address pool button if you are assigning static addresses If you are using DHCP click the Use DHCP button and skip the next step 15 Enter your starting IP address in the Begin box and your ending IP address in the End box 16 Click OK Click Continue to install RAS 17 Click Close When prompterd reboot the computer These next steps assume that you set up accounts on the subject PC for those users or administrators who will dial in to the server PC 18 After logging into Windows NT A Click the Windows NT Start button and select Programs B Select Administrative Tools Common C Select Remote Access Admin 19 Select Users Permissions 20 Click on the Users name or administrator who you want to permit to dial in to the server Check the Grant dialin permission to user checkbox
5. 3 9 names entering 3 11 opening an existing 5 7 organization edie rename FROM 5 15 rename TO 5 15 restore 5 19 subdirectories 5 4 Index R RAS 7 15 RAS Configuration troubleshooting READ ME file Remote Access Services Rename file from a current project project project FROM project TO Rename option Restore project RSLinx configuring for Ethernet RSLinx Configuration Flow Serial Driver Type S Second PC network download Selecting application Communication Mode control family menu option utility Serial Communication Configuring Serial driver configuring Series B Communication Interface Module Startup using DOS using Windows Status Line 3 4 active project Application Project 3 4 l 3 8 reading Utility Text editor EDLIN COM file setup option selecting using 4 1 Troubleshooting RAS Configuration 7 21 Type option Upload application 5 21 User project warning Utility functions 3 10 menu selecting V Verify On Off W Welcome screen 3 1 3 2 Windows NT configuring DH using 7 11 Windows NT TM configuring for DH 7 11 de Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley a Rockwell Automation Business has been helping its customers improve WTJ_ __ productivity and quality for more than 90 years We design manufacture and support a broad Allen Bradley range of automation produ
6. Allen Bradley Offline Development System ODS Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements including any applicable laws regulations codes and standards The illustrations charts sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation Allen Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability to include intellectual property liability for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication Allen Bradley publication SGI 1 1 Safety Guidelines for the Application Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control available from your local Allen Bradley office describes some important differences between solid state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such as those described in this publication Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication in whole or in part without written permission of Allen Bradley Company Inc is prohibited Throughout this manual we make notes to alert you to possibl
7. Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Backup Restore Creating a Project F2 Pro ject Information Change Info New Open Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Backup Restore Chapter 5 Using ODS for Project Management This chapter tells you how to use ODS for project management activities such as creating a new project opening an existing project and selecting a utility Other functions of the project management feature are listed below A project is a directory that stores configuration interface and motion control files for a particular control or application You cannot access an application until you have selected or created a project The F2 Project menu provides options for creating and managing project directories In this chapter you learn how to use the F2 Project pull down menu to perform these functions If you want to See page create a new project E T 1 open an existing project display project information change project information copy a project rename a project delete a project back up a project on floppy disk restore a backed up project from floppy disk T a ol Ny M select an application T iw N select a utility know what to do next is In this section we assume that you started an ODS session as described in Chapter 3 To create a project 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Publication MCD 5 1
8. August 1999 5 2 Using ODS for Project Management 2 Select the New option ODS displays the message New project and a directory of existing projects ER Fo Pra j Maini Appl AL Fi Pile Fi 5 rT Prajoot Fa fipplication FPa lui ling 3 Select a name for the new project and press ENTER to continue or press ESC to cancel If ODS accepts the project name it displays a box that asks what is the control type of the new project The order in which the products are listed may vary slightly from what currently appears on your screen A list similar to this appears Select control family IMC 116 IMC 120 IMC 126AR IMC 121 IMC 123 IMC 123CR 9 238 9 246 9 266 9 296 9 446 97PC For example if you want to select an IMC 120 project enter b for the IMC 120 option This choice determines which applications ODS makes available for the project Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS for Project Management 5 3 4 Select a control type If you select one of the 9 Series controls a similar screen appears Select application type Mill Lathe Grinder Dual Processing Mill Lathe 5 If applicable select an application type For this example we chose a ODS asks you to determine the type of communication required for your control Communication Mode Desired Cntrl Serial Port DH Network Ethernet 0CI PC to 9 PC Exit NO SAVE lt ESC gt Important For standard RS232 co
9. Control Paa LL ALathe Profeci HOTT GH Mts leper Uoee ig Hams Date created dum ik 1999 Firmas revladan Release 12 4R This peajace de for the ANC Ceepeanyg Clavaleed MI Thiz project waz firth n ar tite 3 Press any key to clear the information display and return to the top level menu bar Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS for Project Management 5 9 Changing Project The Change Info option lets you change the following information Information for the active project ecommunication selection edate created edeveloper s name comments 2 lines If you want to change the control type or the firmware revision you F2 Pro ject must create a new project Use F2 Copy Project to copy the original Information project Change Info F 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu ew Open 2 Select the Change Info option any prod es ODS displays the communication menu Delete proj Communication Mode Desired Cntrl Serial Port lt C gt DH Network lt D Backup Restore Ethernet 0CI CE gt PC to 9 PC lt P Exit NO SAUVE lt ESC gt 3 To change your selection To Select the serial port for standard RS232 communication C the port for the Data Highway Plus network D the port for Ethernet OCI communication E communicate with 9 PC using your PC P one menu flow for the Data Highway Plus and Ethernet are in Important You can configure OD
10. When no utility is active the About option displays the information about ODS When a utility is active and the About option is available it displays the information about the active utility To display the information 1 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu 2 Select the About option ODS displays the appropriate information For example when no utility is active the About option displays a message like this The revisions of all control types loaded are displayed 3 Press any key to return to the top level menu Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 6 2 Using ODS File Management Choosing the File Type When you are executing a PAL file management function on PAL Within a PAL Application files you must first select a PAL file type such as Source Build List Build Map etc The list of file types that are available to you depend on the file management function that you are doing File type descriptions are in the operation and programming manuals To Print or Type a file you must run the Document utility under F4 Utility menu Copying a File from a Use the Copy file option to copy one file of the active project Current Project application to a new file A project and application must be active for this option to be available To Copy a file 1 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu 2 Select the Copy file option ODS displays the message Copy From File and a directory of files for the active project and app
11. 1 is in drive A but your system boots on C you must change to drive A to install the software See your DOS manual for more information At the prompt type install a c where a is the source drive and e is the destination drive and press ENTER The computer begins to execute the installation utility by displaying Copyright 1989 1999 Allen Bradley Company Inc Installation program Phase 1 Installing ODS from a to c The installation utility checks the amount of available space on the hard disk What happens next is determined by whether the computer s hard disk has enough available memory to accommodate the ODS software If you see the message Installation will continue It appears that you may not have enough disk space to install the complete ODS package delete other unwanted files Aborting Press any key to continue then The installation utility continues the installation The disk does not have enough memory Either remove the existing ODS or for ODS The computer returns to DOS and displays the DOS prompt Clear sufficient space on the hard disk If a version of ODS is already installed remove it When enough free space is available start the installation procedure again The installation utility checks the hard disk for the Imc directory or any Inc files Installing ODS 2 3 If you see the message then The hard disk contains the directory IMC A directory
12. Bradloy Gespeasy LPE 1 98 LE yon ara requected ta mater a davico we Ray Choos ang af t following Pay default hit EETUMH Gr LFTi LFT LPTs Chet C0H2 AUE See your IOE aasisal fer Perihar infarnatian an how pon caa pertealma tbe perferaasco of the FAIRT uailiry ODS installs the DOS print driver in RAM which allows you to download files to a printer Important You must first install the print driver to be able to print files from ODS menus If the print driver is then already installed the above screen appears for a moment and then is replaced by the ODS top level screen page 3 4 not installed ODS asks you to select a device name Name of list device PRN 5 Select a device name If you want to use then the default device name press ENTER a different device 1 Type a device name for example eLPT1 eCOM1 eLPT2 e COM2 eLPT3 e AUX 2 Press ENTER Refer to DOS documentation for more information about printer device names 6 However if the screen is distorted follow this procedure a Exit ODS b At the DOS prompt type MODE BW80 ENTER c Reboot ODS following the instructions on page 3 1 Jor 3 2 Examine the screen If the screen is clear we suggest that you add the command MopE Bw80 to the batch file IMC BAT Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 4 Getting Started with ODS ODS displays the first line of its menu e the Application e the Utility e th
13. OBE hee already been resovrd ar t is aot deatalled pa ths gelooned driest Uselly uhich driva OO te ineetalled wa and pleace try the ramova procedure again Press any hey to tentimet i This message does not indicate that the removal process is proceeding incorrectly It indicates the condition of the directory and is for your information only Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 2 10 Installing ODS When removal is complete the removal utility displays this message Removal Complete Press any key to continue 7 Remove the disk from the floppy disk drive What to Do Next Chapter 3 fells you how to use the ODS software END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter Objective Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started with ODS This chapter tells you how to create and edit these types of ODS files e machine configuration e machine interface e machine motion control If you want to See page get started using ODS 3 1 use pull down menus 3 4 use online help 3 5 read the status line define projects 3 8 define applications 3 9 define utility use directory 3 10 enter file and project names interpret error messages 3 12 use the ESC key 3 12 edit ODS know what to do next 3 12 To begin Using Windows 1 Select MSDOS Command Prompt under the Programs option of the Windows NT Start menu 2 At the DOS prompt type IMC ENTER If the message Ba
14. a serial port COM1 or COM2 that is connected to the terminal and you can use the serial port with one of these communication modules e 1770 KF2 e Series B Communication Interface Module e 1785 KE Communication Interface Module resides in 1770 I O rack To configure the information for the Serial Driver module select D from the Driver Type menu Figure 7 8 describes the menu flow used to configure the serial port Figure 7 8 Configuration Flow for the Serial Driver Type 10 Select the communications port that will be used for Data Highway Plus communications Select the station address of the ODS terminal on the Data Highway Plus Address range is from 0 to 77 octal The default value is 77 Select the station address of the logic controller on the Data Highway Plus Address range is from 0 to 77 octal The default is 02 Select the baud rate using the Data Highway Plus communications The default value is 2400 baud Select the pany mode None Even or Odd when using serial to Data Highway Plus The default selection is None Select the duplex mode Half or Full when using the serial to Data Highway Plus The default selection is Full Select the Error Checking mode CRC or BCC when using serial to Data Highway Plus The default selection is BCC Select the IMC rack address The address range is 0 through 7 The default value is 0 IMC 12x includes IMC 120 IMC 121 IMC 123 and IMC 123CR Select the IM
15. e configure your print device Windows NT only Print device setup turn the beeper option On and Off J Boeber oe turn the verify option On and Off Verify OFF execute DOS commands when you are in ODS N Verify ON If you want to See page Enter DOS shell specify the text editor 4 1 use the keyboard setup 4 2 configure your serial communication device configure your print device turn the beeper ON OFF 4 4 turn the verify feature ON OFF execute DOS commands from within ODS know what to do next Specifying the Text Editor Some applications and utilities require the use of a text editor that you must install To use this text editor in ODS specify the path and file name with the F5 Configuration menu This lets ODS activate the text editor option Important You must supply the text editor and install it on the computer s hard disk F5 Conf igurat ion Text editor setup 1 To access the text editor setup pull down the F5 Configuration Keyboard setup memi Serial comm setup j Print device setup 2 Select the Text editor setup option Beeper OFF N Beeper ON ODS asks for the DOS path and file name of the text editor Verify OFF N Verify ON Enter DOS shell Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 4 2 Configuring ODS Enter the complete path and filename for the editor or word processor you wish to invoke when the item Text Editor is selected from a menu Some examples are Neditor e
16. installed on refer to page Enter the PC Host Computer Previous lt SHIFT TAB gt lt TAB gt Next Exit SAVE lt ALT T gt Exit NO SAVE lt ESC gt Lecal_ B By default CNC_1 will appear in the box as the 9 PC topic name This is the name of your selected CNC If this topic name is incorrect enter a new name in the text box Enter 9 PC Topic Name Previous lt SHIFT TAB gt Next lt TAB gt Exit SAUE lt ALT T gt Exit NO SAVE lt ESC gt Using ODS for Project Management 5 5 Project subdirectories are directories that are stored within the project directory They store the created configuration and interface files ODS displays a list of alternative control firmware revision levels and asks you to select one of the items You can select one of the revision levels listed e the Read from control option to read the revision level of the control that is connected to ODS If no control is connected to ODS selecting this option results in an error message Select the appropriate option as shown in the example screen Release 12 88 Release 11 2 Release 10 Release 9 83 Read from control ODS displays a box that asks for your name Enter iir mane 6 Type in a name and press ENTER ODS stores the name and displays a box with the current date 7 Press ENTER if this date is correct If you want to modify the date edit the text and press ENTER ODS stores the date and d
17. packaged with ODS RSLinx this is a separate product used to communicate with a CNC via DH or Ethernet if you are using Windows NT RSLinx is a separate purchase and installation It is not packaged with ODS Important Use of Ethernet communication is only available on 9 260 and 9 290 CNCs If you want to See page select a communication mode 7 2 preview the menu structure 7 3 configure a 1784 KL 1 3 configure a 1784 KT 7 3 preview KT address considerations program from Data Highway Plus to Data Highway Plus 1 configure the 1784 KTK1 7 7 preview KTK1 address considerations preview 6122 considerations 7 8 preview IBM PC XT considerations 7 8 configure a serial port driver use INTERCHANGE use RSlinx for DH 7 11 use RSLinx for Ethernet 7 12 download AMP files for use with the 9 PC 7 12 set up the 9 PC host server computer set up the ODS client computer troubleshoot when using RAS communication 7 27 know what to do next 7 21 Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 2 Selecting the Communication Code Communication Mode RSLinx v Processor Type Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 KTK1 KL KT Serial Using ODS Communication Configuration Initial project definitions include the new project s name control family and communication mode Figure 7 1 describes the menus you see when you select communication m de edriver type eprocess
18. the copied files This is an example screen Appl Heat Fi Applicat ian Fa Gonk iguret ion Gostrel Fe ALLL Lethe Peoaject EIA Gove Leper Bate created Fug 24 24 Pirewre reelelee Bolease i 4h OK ca ME E this projecu fea ov Bai DHF Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 14 Using ODS for Project Management Notice that the waRNING box in the lower left corner appears only if you try to overwrite the active project 5 Respond to the question OK to OVERWRITE this project If you want to press overwrite the existing project file Y keep the existing project file unharmed N If you selected then ODS No again asks for the name of the project to be copied to repeat step 4 or press ESC to cancel Yes briefly displays the message Deleting project sub directories ODS first creates new project subdirectories for the new project displaying the message Creating project sub directories ODS copies the project files from the selected source project to the selected destination project displaying the message Copying files 6 After entering the project information ODS displays all of the information typed in and asks if it is correct For example appl one eile r Pi Applicat en P4 Uegilicg FS fend iqueat jon Centro ls 9448 Ail L Lathe Pea ject MOTION Beetloper User s Hees Data created June LH 1977 Pireware resisla Release if This project iz fa
19. the message CNC was stopped Restart the CNC using the 9 PC configuration manager Select exit or use the options menu to reconnect BDS to the CNC This indicates that BDS must be reconnected to the 9 PC card as indicated in the message Attempting to reconnect the BDS without restarting the 9 PC will results in the error message Cannot Link to ABOCISERVER CNC_1 Once you restart the 9 PC the new AMP parameter values become available for system operation Downloading Over a Network from a Second PC ODS can download AMP files to the 9 PC over a communications network assuming a both the ODS workstation and the host PC are on the network and b the computer running ODS and initiating the download is running Windows NT When an AMP file is downloaded to the 9 PC the ODS workstation downloads the file directly to the 9 PC card This means that the previous AMP file is no longer in use and unless this older file was backed up it no longer exists The difference between a network download and a local host download is in the Computer Name that you entered under the project information In case of network download you must enter the name of the host computer To determine the name of the host computer perform these steps at the host computer A Click the Windows NT Start button and select Settings B Click on Control Panel to activate the Network control C Select the Identification tab to identify the computer nam
20. the setting for the rack A address cannot exceed 73 octal The default value is 3 Refer to your AMP manual for more information 9 Series Group Address 5 Select the 9 Series group address The address range is 0 through 7 The default value is 0 9 Series includes 9 230 9 240 9 260 9 290 and 9 440 Handshake Delay 6 Select the delay time between BlockTransfer read write requests and Block Transfer read requests to get the status from the last BL The delay time range is 0 to 9999 milliseconds The default value for 9 230 and 9 440 is 200 ms For the 9 260 and 9 290 the default is 100 ms INTERCHANGE Pushwheel Number 7 Used to choose the driver configuration in the INTERCHANGE configuration file The driver confiuration in the INTERCHANGE configuration file this chooses other DH settings such as hardware board board address etc Default 1 Range 1 8 Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Configuring DH Under Windows NT In ODS Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 11 Use the following instructions to configure DH under Windows NT via ODS 1 In your Windows NT application launch ODS in a DOS shell With RSLinx running follow steps 1 through 4 as described in Creating a Project refer to Chapter 5 2 Select DH Network as your application type by choosing lt p gt Communication Mode Desired Cntrl Serial Port lt C lt D J DH Network Exit NO SA
21. 4 Utility menu Send AMP params CAD Send Part Program R gt The following message displays Please place the control in ESTOP to download After you press any key the workstation displays the list of AMP files for this project 3 Select or type in an AMP file name The workstation displays the message Waiting for response on the control This message in only displayed while ODS is waiting for the 9 PC to verify that it is in E Stop The displaying of the message is often too brief to even be seen under normal operation The workstation then displays the message Download in progress Percent transferred xx ODS displays the percentage of the file that was already transferred When the download process is complete ODS displays the message DOWNLOAD COMPLETE Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 14 Using ODS Communication Configuration Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 4 After downloading any new AMP file you must restart the 9 PC Depending on how your 9 PC Support Service is configured this restart can be initiated in one of two ways e If you selected the AutoStart After AMP Download option the 9 PC will restart as soon as the download completes e If you did not configure your 9 PC to automatically start after an AMP download follow the procedure discussed in the YPC Installation and Integration Manual to restart the 9 PC In either case the 9 PC operator interface or Basic Display Set BDS displays
22. C group address The address range is 0 through 7 The default value is 0 IMC 12x includes IMC 120 IMC 121 IMC 123 and IMC 123CR Select the delay time between BlockTransfer read write requests and Block Transfer read requests to get the status from the last BL The delay time range is 0 to 9999 milliseconds The default value is 2500 Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 10 Using ODS Communication Configuration Using INTERCHANGE INTERCHANGE Driver Type To configure the information for INTERCHANGE select E from the Driver Type menu Figure 7 9 describes the menu flow used to configure INTERCHANGE Figure 7 9 Configuration Flow for Using INTERCHANGE CNCs only DH Station Address of Logic Controller 1 Select the station address of the logic controller on the Data Highway Plus Address range is from 0 to 77 octal The default value is 02 Vv Network Access 2 Select the network access Local or Remote when using the 1784 KT module The default selection is Local Y Bridge Address 3 Select the local or remote bridge address The address range is 0 through 376 octal The default value is 110 v 9 Series Rack Address 4 Select the 9 Series RackAddress Although the range is stated to be between 0 and 377 octal you need to set this number to be the same value as theAMP parameter Adapter Rack Number This AMP parameter can have a value between 0 and 59 decimal so
23. CD 5 1 August 1999 4 Select the drive that contains the ODS software For this example select drive C and press ENTER The arrangement of the list may vary slightly from what currently appears on your screen The removal utility displays a message similar to this Select control family to remove ODS for ALL controls The menu highlights the installed ODS software and ghosts unavailable software Select the control family you want to remove or ALL controls for all of the installed ODS software Select a control type If you selected a 9 Series control this screen appears Select application type Mill Lathe Grinder Dual Processing Mill Lathe Installing ODS 2 9 6 If applicable select an application type If all projects or files have not been deleted from a specific application before being removed this warning appears E cai Paa a ARHI eae projecta wiat f Th mirs t either beckug cre delata all 09E projecta Per the contes type that you have selected and then tee the reais pragedire agaia Preece any key to cantina With the appearance of this screen the removal utility begins deleting files from the hard disk Removing ODS The removal utility looks for a particular list of files and directories If it cannot find the file or directory that it is looking for the removal utility displays a message similar to the following E Comme Pir samne lt appar thet
24. Do Next Chapter 6 escribes ODS file management including choosing copying renaming deleting and printing files END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter Objective Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj Print Print cancel Type Exit to DOS Using ODS File Managment Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj Print Print cancel Type Exit to DOS Chapter 6 Using ODS File Management This chapter tells you how to use the common options of the F1 File menu The F1 File menu appears on the top level menu bar and on the menu bars of several utilities It provides options for handling files in the active project and application The F1 File menu options vary depending on the active utility If you want to display information about the active utility or about ODS choose the file type within a PAL application copy a file from a current project application into another file rename a file from a current project application delete a file from the current project application copy a file from another project to the active project print a file from the active project application stop printing N D D oll oTe g Tita a D a pol po e 2 display on the ODS screen a file from the active project application know what to do next ez 11 This chapter also describes other less common options and applicable utilities
25. HELP T T Fao i af 4 Help ost yop lows penn Bar PUMeT Lom foi jan thing cng Che folliwing mene CLF sealable Pi Fila Tinay available Latz m cherch rowicien leval of Gl cope ranama dalata print ar type Fileas mad anic Fron OW te Ma toant E itd gt Additional help messages are available for other ODS screens If no help is available ODS displays Sorry no further help is available The status line of the ODS screen shows the active Project Application and Utility Figure 3 1 illustrates the way that ODS is organized by project application and utility Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 8 Getting Started with ODS Figure 3 1 ODS Organization By Project Application and Utility Projects PROJ1 PROJ2 PROJ3 PROJ4 PROJ5 icati r o Applications AMP PAL MML as aiginenbs proses Upload Download MML x Utilities Edit m syntax Edit Edit AMP AMD Edit Document File Document Module Text Document Management MML MML Edit ouie I PAL amp I O PAL amp I O Compile L_ Build Program Gave part IMC File Program Program Monitor Management Program Data Message E Editor Manag
26. ODS package Part Program Upload Down load Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 10 Getting Started with ODS Applications machine configuration Applications machine motion control Figure 3 3 Application Organization Applications j machine interface F4 Utility Edit CE gt Document lt D Using Directories Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Each project contains several applications that include these files e machine configuration e machine interface machine motion control You can access the F3 Application pull down menu when you create or select a project The type of applications available for a project depends on the controller that is being integrated to the machine Utility The F4 Utility pull down menu lets you select the utility needed for your application The utilities that are available depend on the active application For example the AMP application includes e an editor utility that lets you create and edit AMP parameter files a document utility that creates lists of the parameter values in an AMP parameter file The file directory is one of the ODS management tools All directories have the same basic format as in the screen shown below but each lists different types of files depending on the active application Entering File and Project Names Getting Started with ODS 3 11 For example while one directory lists AMP parameter files anothe
27. OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 0100110000 CC00 0000 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 1100110000 D000 0000 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 0010110000 D400 0000 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 1010110000 D800 0000 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 0110110000 Where 1 Factory set address 2 Preferred addresses when readdressing the 1784 KT K1 board 3 KTK1 board in a COMPAQ 386 that uses a VGA card 4 KTK1 board in a computer that uses an EGA card 6122 Considerations If you use a 6122 as your programming terminal set the KTK1 address to 101001100001 Also change the switch setting on the KTK1 module to reflect the address See the 1784 KTK1 Product Data publication 1784 2 3 for instructions about setting switches IBM PC XT Considerations If you use an IBM PC XT as your programming terminal you can use only IRQ3 You cannot use IRQS because the hard drive already uses IRQ5 The IBM PC XT cannot use IRQ10 and IRQ12 interrupts Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Configuring a Serial Driver Serial Driver Type Port Type Desired Vv DH Station Address of Terminal Y DH Station Address of Logic Controller v Baud Rate of Driver Parity Duplex Vv Error Checking Mode Yv IMC 12x Rack Address v IMC 12x Group Address v Handshake Delay Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 9 You can use
28. Related Publications Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 For additional information about motion control systems contact your local Allen Bradley sales office or distributor or refer to these related publications Publication Number 1746 ND001 1746 ND003 1746 ND004 1746 ND002 1771 6 5 45 1771 6 5 61 1771 6 5 51 1771 6 5 50 1771 6 5 1 1771 6 5 45 1771 6 5 51 1771 6 5 63 1771 6 5 50 1771 6 5 62 1771 6 5 1 1771 6 2 4 1771 6 4 3 1771 6 5 65 1771 6 4 2 1771 6 2 3 1771 6 4 1 1771 6 5 60 1771 6 7 1 1771 5 7 8520 4 3 8520 4 5 1 8520 5 1 1 8520 5 1 3 Document Catalog Title Number IMC 110 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1746 HCDOC IMC 110 Motion Control System AMP Manual IMC 110 Motion Control System Programming Manual IMC 110 Motion Control System Handheld Pendant Manual 1746 HHDOC IMC 120 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771 HSARS Installation Manual Supplement IMC 120 Motion Control System Programming Manual IMC 120 Handheld Pendant Operator s Manual IMC 120 AMP Reference Manual IMC 120 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771 HCDOC IMC 120 Motion Control System Programming Manual System Programming Manual Supplement IMC 120 Handheld Pendant Operator s Manual Handheld Pendant Operator s Manual Supplement IMC 120 AMP Reference Manual IMC 121 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771 HIDOC IMC 121 Motion Contr
29. S to the DH network if the Data Highway selection is not ghosted Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 10 Using ODS for Project Management If your control type is 9 PC the following steps must be completed A Enter the location of the 9 PC host computer in the text box The host computer is the location that you will be uploading and downloading files from This name should typically be 20 characters or less Local denotes the default location of your host computer Once you enter the location select ENTER Enter the PC Host Computer Previous lt SHIFT TAB gt lt TAB gt Next Exit SAVE lt ALT T gt Exit NO SAVE lt ESC gt Lecal_ B By default CNC_1 will appear in the box as the 9 PC topic name This is the name of your selected CNC If this topic name is incorrect enter a new name in the text box Enter 9 PC Topic Name Previous lt SHIFT TAB gt Next lt TAB gt Exit SAVE lt ALT T gt Exit NO SAVE lt ESC gt ODS displays a box that asks you to enter your name The current name is displayed in the box For example Enter ipsir mane Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS for Project Management 5 11 4 Press Esc or ENTER to retain the current name or type in a new name and press ENTER ODS saves the name and displays a box that asks for the date The most recently entered date is displayed in the box For example Enter todays date May 17 1999 5 Pr
30. VE lt ESC gt 3 When the system prompts you for your desired driver type RSLinx is selected by default Choose lt F gt to continue to the next screen Enter Driver Type RSLIN amp Previous lt SHIFT TAB gt Next lt TAB gt Exit SAVE lt ALT T gt Exit NO SAVE lt ESC gt 4 A list box containing DH drivers that are currently configured in RSLinx appears Select the name corresponding to your configured driver Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 12 Using ODS Communication Configuration Configuring RSLinx for Ethernet RSLinx for Ethernet DH Drivers configured in RSLinx VY Select Later AB_KT 1 EMUS 1 Previous lt SHIFT TAB gt Next lt TAB gt Exit SAUE lt ALT T gt Exit No SAVE lt ESC gt Refer to Figure 7 10 to see the menu flow used to configure RSLinx for Ethernet Figure 7 10 Configuration Flow for Using RSLinx for Ethernet CNCs only AB_ETH Driver Number 1 Select the appropriate driver number for your configuration This number corresponds to theAB_ETH driver configured in Vv RSLinx for Ethernet communication The driver range is 01 to 64 decimal The default value is 01 RSLinx Station Address of 9 Series 2 Select the station address that was mapped to the 9 Series contro IP address during RSLinx configuration The address range is 0 to Downloading AMP Files for Use with the 9 PC Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 63 decim
31. achine or other equipment CAUTION identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to damage to the control machine or other equipment Important identifies information that is important for successful application of the control This manual assumes these conditions e you already know how to use a personal computer e you are familiar with using DOS e you are using a compatible computer see page e the ODS software and the online help is already installed in the computer that you are going to be using This manual includes these terms and conventions servo controller the axis or motion controller e ODS application software used to create and download configuration and interface files to the servo controller e lt x gt the key on the computer keyboard marked x where x is the letter or key label ENTER the key on the computer keyboard marked ENTER or RETURN Some ENTER or RETURN keys may be marked with an arrow or other designator Preface P 3 Screens We show screens and screen text in several different ways e full screens F2 Pro ject Information Change Info New Open Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Backup Restore pop up windows Select application type Mill Lathe Grinder Dual Processing Mill Lathe cc screen text Installing Disk 2 Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 P 4 Preface
32. al The default value is 0 After you edit and save your AMP file download it to the 9 PC so that it is the currently active AMP file You can use ODS to download AMP files three ways e from the local host PC into the 9 PC refer to page 5 4 e from a separate network connected ODS workstation that is running Windows NT to the host PC and into the 9 PC card e from an ODS workstation running Microsoft Windows NT and Dial up Networking connected to the serial port of the host PC running Microsoft s Remote Access Services RAS and into the 9 PC card In all cases the information you enter when creating the project is used to direct the download to the correct 9 PC for this project This includes the host PC name and the topic name of the 9 PC card This project information can be changed at any time Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 13 Downloading an AMP File from the Host PC to a 9 PC When you download locally to the 9 PC no external connections are required The download is done across the computer s PCI buss This procedure loads the selected AMP file into the memory of the 9 PC card then force the 9 PC restart This restart will either be manually or automatically depending on how you configured your 9 PC settings during installation 1 Select the Download option from the F3 Application menu F3 Application AMP Part Program Upload Download 2 Select the Send AMP params option from the F
33. allation will now be invoked If the message Bad command or filename appears it means that the DOS command processor COMMAND COM could not be located Make sure your PATH command includes the directory that COMMAND COM resides in Then re start this Installation procedure See your DOS manual for further information Strike a key when ready 6 Press any key to start Phase 2 of the installation utility The computer displays Copyright 1989 1999 Allen Bradley Company Installation program Phase 2 Installing ODS for Model 9 Series archive version When the installation utility finishes installing all of the files from disk 1 the computer displays this message Insert Disk 2 Strike a key when ready 7 Remove disk 1 from drive A and insert disk 2 8 Press any key to continue the installation process The screen displays this message Installing Disk 2 9 After all of the files from disk 2 are installed repeat the process for each of the remaining disks 10 Select your options ODS installs the products that you selected After you complete the installation process the ODS displays this message Insert Disk 1 Press any key to continue 11 Remove the floppy disk from drive A and insert disk 1 Press any key to continue The installation utility displays a message similar to this ODS supports most IBM 100 compatibles however some use unusual video monitors Please select the type of compute
34. and press ENTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Configuring ODS 4 3 Configuring the Serial Communication Setup F5 Conf igurat ion Text editor setup Keyboard setup Serial comm setup Print device setup Beeper OFF J Beeper ON Verify OFF N Verify ON Enter DOS shell ODS allows you to configure the serial communication baud rate Use the F5 Configuration pulldown menu to access Serial comm setup Use this procedure to configure your serial communication device 1 Select the Serial comm setup option from the F5 Configuration menu The following list box appears NV 9666 Baud 19266 Baud 38466 Baud Cancel Select the appropriate baud rate for your serial communication device To abort this activity select lt Esc gt 2 If you are using Windows NT the following list box appears after you select the appropriate baud rate for your serial communication device Select Serial Comm Port Select a serial communication port that is appropriate for your system To abort this activity select lt esc gt For DOS and Windows 95 operating systems make this selection in the DF1 device driver setup in the CONFIG SYS file Once your selections are made the configuration menu disappears but ODS saves your selections as your default settings whenever ODS is started Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 4 4 Configuring ODS Configuring Print Device If your are using Windows NT ODS a
35. called IMC already exists on drive c If you are certain that this directory was created by an earlier version of Allen Bradley s ODS then proceed with the installation Otherwise press CTRL C now and verify that this directory may be overwritten Press any key to continue IMC files already exist in the directory Follow the instruction on the screen Most ODS files are installed in this directory Important Selecting press any key to continue will not affect any existing AMP PAL or logic files 5 To continue or abort the installation follow the flowchart below Continue or Abort Enter Cntrl C Installation 7 Abort Continue y gt Enter Y Press any key Yy Step 6 returns to DOS Important Pay particular attention to the following when you install ODS software e If you press any key to continue files stored in the IMC directory are overwritten e If you are not sure this is acceptable press cTRL c to abort installation Check files stored in the IMC directory e Copy any files that need to be saved to another directory delete the files from the IMC directory e Start installation again Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 2 4 Installing ODS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 The installation utility installs the files from disk 1 onto the hard disk and displays this message Phase 2 Inst
36. cation MCD 5 1 August 1999 2 6 Installing ODS Modifying the CONFIG SYS File Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using Windows NT Important This procedure assumes that drive A is a 3 5 inch floppy disk drive and that drive C is a hard disk drive If the drive designations on your computer are different substitute the appropriate designations 1 Turn on the computer and insert ODS disk 1 into drive A 2 Click the Windows NT Start button and select Run A similar box appears Run HEI Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you Open EE F Run m Separate Menor S pace Cancel Browse If the correct path does not appear by default in the Open pulldown menu box type the correct path e g a install a c where a is the source drive and c is the destination drive 3 Press ENTER The computer begins to execute the installation utility Refer to steps 4 through 15 in the Using DOS section beginning on pag e 2 2 for further instructions on installing your ODS software If you are using a DOS based system you can optimize ODS performance by modifying your CONFIG SYS file Important 8100 HS110 software does not require you to add the line DEVICE DF1DRV SYS 1 Modify the CONFIG SYS file if necessary to include these lines BUFFERS 25 FILES 20 DEVICE DF1DRV SYS The record DEVICE DF1IDRV SYS enables the DF1 communication driver to tran
37. choice If ODS Beeper OFF J Beeper ON is being configured for the first time the checkmark appears next ee Se to Verify ON Verify OFF N Verify ON 2 Enter DOS shell Select either verify ON or Verify OFF After you make a choice ODS saves your selection and puts the Verify feature in that state whenever ODS is started up The configuration menu disappears but the Verify feature is turned ON or OFF according to the choice you made Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 4 6 Configuring ODS Executing DOS Use the following procedure to enter the DOS shell and execute Commands from within DOS commands without exiting ODS ODS F5 Conf igurat ion 1 Select F5 and pull down the F5 Configuration menu Text editor setup lt T gt 2 Select the Enter DOS Shell option Keyboard setup CK Serial comm setup C gt Print device setup lt P The ODS screen disappears and this prompt appears Beeper OFF lt F gt O D S Type EXIT to quit gt J Beeper ON lt N gt Verify OFF lt 0 J Verify ON lt U gt executed When this prompt appears DOS commands can be entered and Enter DOS shell 3 To return to ODS type EXIT 4 Press ENTER The ODS screen reappears What to Do Next Chaptel 5 fells you how to use the ODS software for project management END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter Objective F2 Pro ject Information Change Info New Open
38. ct to be backed up and press ENTER Press Esc to cancel ODS asks you which floppy disk drive to send project files to floppy drive 4 Select one of the drives according to the computer s configuration and press ENTER Press Esc to cancel The screen goes blank briefly and ODS activates the ODS supplied disk backup utility Important The target drive is the floppy disk drive to which the project is being backed up All files on the floppy disk are deleted Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS for Project Management 5 19 5 Insert the floppy disk into the drive then press any key CAUTION The Backup option lets you save only one project per floppy disk At least one floppy per project is needed to back up more than one project and some projects may require more than one floppy disk depending on the size The are files as they are being copied When the backup is complete ODS displays the message Backup completed remove floppy label floppy disks 6 Press any key and ODS returns to the top level menu bar CAUTION Although all project files have been copied from the hard disk to floppy disk nothing has been deleted from the hard disk To delete the backed up project from the hard disk use the Delete Proj procedure Restoring a Backed up If necessary a project that was backed up and deleted can be restored Project from a floppy disk to the hard drive Use this p
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40. d a directory of files for the active project application 4 DRENE Prog JULTIS Appl Br Util nome Pi Fi Fe Pra jest FE Apglicas ies PHHigilivg PS Gonf iqiurat ion 5 Select the file that you want to print or press Esc to cancel e use the ARROW keys to move the cursor to the selected file then press ENTER or type in the file name then press ENTER ODS outputs the file to the printer that is connected to the computer You can perform other ODS operations while printing is in progress Canceling a Printing To cancel a printing operation that is in progress Request 1 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu 2 Select the Print cancel option ODS stops sending data to the printer Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj Print Print cancel Type Exit to DOS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 6 10 Using ODS File Management Displaying an ODS File Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj Print Print cancel Type Exit to DOS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Use the Type option to display a file on the ODS screen Prior to displaying your file you must document it using the Documentor utility Refer to page 6 8 for more information To Type a file 1 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu 2 Select the Type option ODS displays the message Display File and a directory of files for the active project appl
41. d com Nedit bat C winnt system32 edit com If the text editor name was entered previously the name appears in the Enter Name box on the screen 3 If the text editor name needs to be changed or if there is no name type in the DOS path and file name for the text editor and press ENTER Assume for example that you are using Edit a text editor supplied with DOS and that it is stored in a file named EDIT COM in a directory named DOS Important You can specify any text editor however remember that you must store and supply this editor in the computer s memory so that ODS can find it Refer to your DOS documentation for more information about specifying path and file names 4 To set up the text editor type dos edit com 5 Press ENTER ODS stores the path and file name entered and returns to the top level menu bar Keyboard Setup ODS lets you select the language keyboard that is being used on your personal computer A checkmark o indicates the active selection You can choose a new keyboard type from any of the other selections F5 Conf iguration eed cee 7 k L Select the keyboard setup option from the F5 File menu Serial comm setup Print device setup ODS displays this box Beeper OFF J Beeper ON Select Keyboard Type Verify OFF N Verify ON Enter DOS shell W S English U K English French German Italian Spanish Cancel 2 Using the arrow keys make a selection
42. d command or filename appears this is an indication that the PATH command in the AUTOEXEC BAT file does not contain the directory IMC 3 If this is the case type cd IMC ENTER IMC ENTER ODS displays the welcome screen Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 2 Getting Started with ODS Command Mampi mc Maa Wice te th Mib OFf Liane Dava lepeet Gerken This l Eaglacerieg Release Onde It Ia Het Por Geaere Diereihician Copvelabe 9 170 ALLES ARADLEY Compan Pree any kay p pant iniit Continue to step 4 on page 3 3 Using DOS 1 Turn on the computer and boot DOS If mc was included as the last record in the AUTOEXEC BAT file ODS starts automatically when you turn on the computer 2 At the DOS prompt type IMC ENTER If the message Bad command or filename appears this is an indication that the PATH command in the AUTOEXEC BAT file does not contain the directory IMC 3 If this is the case type cd IMC ENTER IMC ENTER ODS displays a similar welcome screen Command Mampi ac ie Ei Molceem te the BLD OP Lane Dava lepeet Garten This Ja te Eaglageriey Release Only It Ia Het Por Geeere Diereibacian Dope igbe 9 17 ALLES ARADLEY Compan Prete any kay p pant iniit s Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Getting Started with ODS 3 3 4 Press any key to continue A screen similar to this appears Coma Pace ba fet ie Control iF Line Deuelageent Sates ilen
43. e If this information is correct follow the steps in the previous section on downloading an AMP file Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 15 Downloading from the Serial Port of a Second PC ODS can use the serial ports of your workstation and the host computer to download an AMP file Important These computer configurations are required for correct operation of this capability e The computer running ODS and initiating the download must also be running Windows NT e The 9 PC host computer must have Remote Access Services RAS installed and configured RAS allows the host computer to act as a server to the ODS or client PC Both PCs must have Dial up Networking installed Dial up Networking is required in a Windows NT system to enable remote communicatations via a modem or serial cable e Both PCs must have identical user accounts created to facilitate dial up networking operation When an AMP file is downloaded to the 9 PC the ODS workstation downloads the file directly to the 9 PC card This means that the previous AMP file is no longer in use and if this older file was not backed up it no longer exists The difference between a download from a serial connection from a second PC and a local host download is in the Computer Name that you entered under the project information In case of a serial download you must enter the name of the host computer Setting up the computers needs to be done only one time The following s
44. e B 2 Using Pull down Menus 0 cece eee E Aa 3 4 Pulling Down a Menu 0 ee teen eee eae 3 5 Selecting a Menu Option 0 00 e eect eens 3 5 Using Online Help caine cattialt iatethd teeth ied tiaseraias whee S 3 5 Reading the Status Line 1 0 2 eee 3 7 Di E scr is acta doa einen hain ag aca ted atta T A domeant ar ET dom ash ae a 3 8 Application srecan 5 ccd hess bed Meh ehes Hee end ee la bed eee Onde 3 9 UNIN sted erased anae date wrt bar So G a BEEE a E Puree 3 10 Using DIRGCHONGS raag eisian aa a a kie aN TR bje cient nt attest eRe nese Rt 3 10 Entering File and Project Names 0 cece eee teens 3 11 Interpreting Error Messages 0 0 c cece eee eens 3 12 Using the ESC Key 0 cece cee eee eee 3 12 Exiting fom ODS si censqeisedeh eels eeyo creeds eens eewsGe ia E a en 3 12 What t Do NGM ia ai acessa ni auaa dem a eaa araa aE ar 3 12 Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 ii Table of Contents Chapter 4 Configuring ODS I Chapter Objective 0 cee cee eee eee Specifying the Text Editor 6 2 eects Keyboard Setup 0 0 22 cece eet eens Configuring the Serial Communication Setup 00 00 e eee ee eee 4 Configuring Print Device Windows NT only 02 00 cece eee eee eee Turning the Beeper ON OFF 0 000 ccc cece teen eee eee Turning the Verify Feature ON OFF 0000 cece eee eee eee Executing DOS Comma
45. e Project ODAN ee nee An application is a group of programs A utility is one of the programs Mprolectls earecoy Vou croate to used for creating and managing files in an application store files for a particular controller or job 9 9 gares PP i Bars cx m status line gt Froji HE Sppld Part Program Weill nona Fi File P2 Peoject P pplicatian Pa ttalit Conf igurat ion The first line of the ODS screen layout referred to as the status line identifies the project the application and the utility If a project an application or a utility is not active the word none appears in the corresponding space in the status line Using Pull down Menus The second line of the ODS screen is the menu bar The menu bar identifies the pull down menus Select the functions you wish to perform from these menus The active application and utility determine which menus are listed For example in this screen the top level menu bar includes five choices Appli Part Fraj HOW regrann Pile Fe Prajegt Fl spp ligation Fair llicg In contrast the menu bar for the 9 Series AMP editor utility includes four choices for a single process system MeL igo AHF Wili Hiir PL Fila Fi A is Fo Optians Fa fimick Edit axis Cantrell Tepe Some menu choices are e highlighted available for selection e darker or ghosted unavailable for selection ODS automatically enables and disables menu choices according to the operatio
46. e first time ODS has been Beeper OFF 3 J Beeper ON configured the check is next to Beeper on After you make a Verify OFF choice ODS saves it and puts the beeper in that state whenever J Uerify ON ODS is started Enter DOS shell 2 Select either Beeper ON or Beeper OFF The configuration menu disappears but the beeper is set according to the choice you made Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Configuring ODS 4 5 Turning the Verify Feature When the verify feature is set to on ODS displays a screen when you ON OFF select the Delete file option Conteal BAP HITI Tache Prejecti METIS been lager haope geeaped daly 15 1 99 Fimaare mele ben Releases i N KE WARADT HG 8 te DELETE this project You will be lering j ev the ACTIVE pragject EHI To delete a file select x If you select N ODS aborts the delete operation This gives you the opportunity to cancel a delete operation after selecting it If the verify feature is OFF ODS does not display the oK to delete this file box before deleting a file The F5 Configuration menu lets you turn the Verify feature ON or OFF Use this procedure to configure the verify feature F5 Conf iguration Text editor setup Keyboard setup Serial comm setup 1 Select F5 and pull down the F5 Configuration menu Print device setup Notice that there are two choices for Verify ONor Verify OFF ee A check mark appears next to the current active
47. e injury to people or damage to equipment under specific circumstances WARNING Tells readers where people may be hurt if procedures are not followed properly CAUTION Tells readers where machinery may be damaged or economic loss can occur if procedures are not followed properly Warnings and Cautions identify a possible trouble spot tell what causes the trouble give the result of improper action tell the reader how to avoid trouble Important We recommend that you frequently back up your application programs on an appropriate storage medium to avoid possible data loss Preface Using this Manual Manual Objective This manual provides information about the outer shell of Allen Bradley s Offline Development System ODS software Manual Content We divided this manual into seven chapters For information about ODS overview e installing the ODS software e removing the ODS software e starting a session on ODS e using online help e ODS conventions efile structure e setting up ODS with a user supplied text editor e configuring ODS features e executing DOS commands without exiting ODS e storing ODS files in project directories e creating projects e opening projects e copying projects e renaming projects e deleting projects e backing up project files to floppy disk e restoring projects from floppy disk e selecting applications and utilities e displaying the ODS revision level e co
48. ect is being restored If the project being restored has the same name as the active project ODS warns you that the files of the active project will be overwritten Important If the restored project has the same name as the active project the active project s files are replaced with the files from the floppy disk 5 Respond to the question Is this info correct If you want to select another project because the return to step 1 and insert the correct floppy disk displayed project is not the correct one ODS executes its Restore Utility and prompts you to continue the procedure The files are listed as they are copied from the floppy disk to ODS restore the project When restoration is complete ODS displays the message Restore completed 6 Press any key to continue Selecting an Application Using ODS for Project Management 5 21 After opening or creating a project you can select an application in which to work ODS offers various applications for each of the products e AMP IMC 110 120 121 123 9 Series and 9 PC lets you create edit and document files of system parameter values e PAL 9 Series lets you create edit document and compile PAL programs machine interface ladder logic e MML IMC 110 120 121 and 123 lets you create a machine interface using English like statements for axis motion and I O control e T O Assignments 9 Series lets you create edit and doc
49. electing an Messages option or performing some other task ODS displays a message giving information on the situation On color monitors these messages appear in red boxes Press ALT H to request on line help if you need more information about an error message Using the ESC Key If you decide to discontinue an operation in ODS pressing the Esc key usually cancels the operation In most cases pressing ESC returns you to the previous screen Exiting from ODS You can exit ODS and return to DOS by following this procedure Fi File 1 Display the top level screen About 2 Pull down the F1 File menu and select the Exit to Dos option Copy file e i Rensme file The computer clears the screen and displays the DOS prompt Delete file Copy from proj e ODS saves the names of the last active project and Print application and automatically activates them the next time Print cancel you start ODS Type Exit to DOS What to Do Next Chapter 4 fells you how to configure the ODS software END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter 4 Configuring ODS Chapter Objective This chapter tells you how to use the five functions available under the F5 Configuration menu These functions include how to specify the text editor F5 Conf igurat ion e use the keyboard setup Text editor setup e configure your serial communication device Keyboard setup Serial comm setup
50. ement Edit N Build Config Display Page Editor Xref LI Build Config Project F2 Project Information lt I gt Change Info lt H gt ODS creates configuration and interface files for the controller and New lt ND machine and organizes these files into projects as shown in Open lt 0 gt Figure 3 2 You can compare a project to a file storage area for a Copy proj lt gt particular motion controller and machine application Rename proj lt R gt Delete proj D gt Backup lt B Restore CE gt Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Getting Started with ODS 3 9 Figure 3 2 Project Organization PROJECT NAME PROJECT DIRECDRY COMMUNICATION MODE CONTROL FIRMWARE REVISION INTEGRATORS NAME ies DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS You can create a project directory for each motion controller machine system This lets you use ODS on many different motion controller and machine applications The F2 Project pull down menu is used to manage project directories You can elog general information erename projects create new projects edelete projects eselect existing projects eback up projects to floppy disk ecopy projects erestore projects from floppy disk Chapter 5 Hlescribes the functions of the F2 Project menu Application Use the F3 Application pull down menu to select the application that Ha you need for your project as shown in Figure 3 3 using a 9 Series 1 0 Assignments
51. en readdressing the 1784 KT board 3 KT board in a COMPAQ 386 that uses a VGA card 4 KT board in a computer that uses an EGA card Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 6 Using ODS Communication Configuration Programming from DH to DH Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Programming from DH to DH provides access to devices on other DH links that are attached to your DH link through a DH network These remote programming configurations are available with the 1784 KT and 1784 KL modules Figure 7 5 shows a possible programming configuration from DH to DH Figure 7 5 Remote Programming Example Programming Terminal Local Link 1785 KA Address DH PLC 5 Address DH Remote Link 1 1785 KA Address en een S 1785 KA Address PLC 5 Address DH Remote Link 2 1785 KA Address DH Remote Link 3 PLC 5 Address These rules apply when you set up remote programming e The PLC 5 processor on one DH link and a PLC 5 processor on another DH link can have the same address e The programming terminal can be on any link e Address 77 octal is an illegal bridge address on link 3 It translates to OxFF which does not exist on a DH link Configuring the 1784 KTK1 Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 7 To configure the information for the 1784 KTK1 module select A from the Driver Type menu Figure 7 6 d
52. ent 6 5 3 Select the file that you want to delete or press Esc to cancel e use the ARROW keys to move the cursor to the selected file then press ENTER or type in the file name then press ENTER Fraj JULPLS I noms Appl AHP Gti Fi File Fe Frejeca Fi fipplisatdon Pi iiligy Po Gor iyarat jen PRILSELT IE If the verify feature is enabled then ODS no deletes the file without checking for confirmation yes asks you if itis OK to delete the file 1 Refer to chapte 4 If the verify feature is enabled select the appropriate response If you want to then ODS cancel the delete operation cancels the delete operation and returns to the original menu delete the file briefly displays the message Deleting File When the delete function is complete ODS returns to the original menu bar Use the copy from proj to copy a file from the active application of another project to the active project application To copy from proj 1 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 6 6 Using ODS File Management 2 Select the copy from proj option ODS displays the message Copy From Project and a directory of applicable projects Proje JULYES App 5 lta me PleFila Fielveject Fleipplitation P Utility FoeGenf igaratilan THT JULES mr o 3 Select the project that contains the file that you want to copy or press Esc to cancel e use the ARROW keys to move the c
53. er Objective 0 cece ete ene eee 1 1 What is the Offline Development System ODS 0000 eee eee 1 1 ODS Main Features 0 0 ccc cc cece tenet ene e eee nees 1 2 Hardware Requirements for ODS icin cswensmidse annnak 3 Computers Compatible with ODS Software u un eeann What Comes with ODS 0 ccc cece eee 1 3 What to Do NOKE sos a eins a deaf aai sh aa ai E an ane ca E ll deen a S aa A tava sce 1 3 Chapter Objective iaouan na a naita ao aa msaa a a a a a anio ae as ea aeaee ARE AUE aoa Betore YOUBeGIN s rsrimenr pinine keke Ree ee ee Mee Ree Ree ae ee aes Make a Backup Copy of the ODS Software 0 ccc cece eee eens Check the PATH Command 2 2 c cece cece ete eee ees Installing the ODS Software 0 ccc eects USING DOS sessed rat eaaa eaaa bare a E EG a EE dee a EEA aE aE S TE Using Windows NT iesin me aa aa aia aaa aA a A ATE REA E E A Modifying the CONFIG SYS File nnan nanana Modifying the AUTOEXEC BAT File nunan nannaa Removing the ODS Software 0 cece nannan nanena ranean 2 7 What to Do Next 0 2 eee en EEE EA EEN EE ERE S ORS N 2 10 Getting Started with ODS Chapter Objective annnn nananana 3 1 Getting Started lt s irese E a aa oa a a ai a a E a a E aa E a aa 3 1 Using Windows lt s ssr serparaddernssa adeh araa een eee enes 3 1 Using DOS aiiis irand eaa sath E ERE aa a aie GE oi Soap EK Ea edges ae an A e eap d
54. escribes the menu flow used to configure the KTK1 module Figure 7 6 Configuration Flow for the 1784 KTK1 1784 KT Driver Type Port Type Desired Vv Address of Driver Card DH Station Address of Terminal DH Station Address of Logic Controller Connection Type Desired y Device Interrupt IMC 12x Rack Address J IMC 12x Group Address Handshake Delay Select the communications port that will be used for Data Highway Plus communications Select the address of the driver card that will communicate over the Data Highway Plus PLC This address must match the address selected on the switch setting on the 1784 KTmodule Address range is 10 binary digits Default value is 00001 10000 Select the station address of the ODS terminal on the Data Highway Plus Address range is from 0 to 77 octal The default value is 77 Select the station address of the logic controller on the Data Highway Plus Address range is from 0 to 77 octal The default is 02 Select the type of connection used on the Data Highway Plus Direct indicates only a logc controller and the ODS terminal are connected Multidrop indicates more than one logic controller and ODS terminal are connected The default selection is Direct Select the device interrupt address of the 1784 KTK1 module IRQ3 IRQ5 IRQ10 IRQ12 Chose a
55. ess ENTER to retain the current date or type in a new date Press Esc to cancel ODS stores the date and displays the first of 2 boxes that asks for comments The most recently entered comments are displayed in the box For example Enter ap to Z Cire of commerce for this project Thie ix line 1 o Z Ct 1 6 Press ENTER to retain the displayed comments or type in a new comments Press esc to cancel ODS stores the comment and then displays the other comment box Enter ep to Z lines of comera for thiz project This iz lire of 1E I 7 Press ESC or ENTER to retain the displayed comments or type in a new comments and press ENTER ODS displays the information screen and asks if it is correct Here is an example display ONS Fe Praaj PUL LOH Opel one edie r Fi Pile Pi Prejec PI Applian ian PHU dling PS Ce f igurat ion Centeo ls 77408 Ail Lathe Pea ject ROTIOR Beetloger User s Hasa Data created June LH 1977 Pireuare ceviolos Release if Thiz mm a iz far the ABC arpi Cleveland t LOY This project uses KEZI conmpanicat this Lefa eerrecnt Van CY ha JH Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 12 Using ODS for Project Management 8 Respond to the question Is this info correct If the information displayed is then correct go on to another task incorrect repeat steps 5 8 or press ESC to cancel the current operation Copying a Project You can copy files from an existi
56. figuration menu saving the data e lt ESC gt exits without saving Figure 7 2 Drive Type Menu Enter Driver Type Desired 1784 KTKi 1784 KL 1784 KT Serial to DH INTERCHANGE lt CNC gt RSLIN amp Previous lt SHIFT TAB gt Next lt TAB gt Exit SAUVE lt ALT T gt Exit NO SAVE lt ESC gt The 1784 KL module lets a T45 and T47 communicate with the PLC 5 processor The 1784 KL also provides DH to DH programming To configure the information for the 1784 KL module select B from the Driver Type menu Figure 7 2 Figure 7 3 Hescribes the menu flow to configure the KL module The 1784 KT module provides access for DH to DH programming It only takes one slot in your programming terminal and provides communication to all Allen Bradley processors To configure the information for the 1784 KT module select B from the Driver Type menu Figure 7 3 describes the menu flow used to configure the KT module The communication driver is interrupt driven so that the serial port must support hardware interrupts On most machines COM1 and COM2 support these interrupts Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 4 Using ODS Communication Configuration Figure 7 3 Configuration Flow for the 1784 KL or 1784 KT 1784 KT Driver Type 1784 KL Driver Type Port Type Desired y Address of Driver Card DH Station Address of Terminal DH Station Address of Logic Controller Baud Rate of Dr
57. g Serial Cable between 2 Cancel m Port Usage Help C Dial out only Receive calls only Dial out and Receive calls 8 Click OK 9 On the remote Access Setup click Network Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 17 10 Select the following Dial out Protocols NetBEUI and TCP IP Select the encryption setting Require encrypted authentication This setting is required Click the Configure button next to NetBEUI Dial out Protocols M NetBEUI e M TCP IP IPX Help m Server Settings Allow remote clients running MV NetBEUI Configure M TCP IP Configure i IPX onnage Encryption settings C Allow any authentication including clear text R eguie data encipuan 11 Select Entire Network in the RAS Server NetBEUI Configuration box Click OK RAS Server NetBEUI Configuration x Allow remote NetBEUI clients to access OK Cancel This computer only dai You can use TCP IP but you must either assign a pool of static IP addresses to be available for the clients or if you have a DHCP server allow it to assign client IP addresses Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 18 Using ODS Communication Configuration Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 12 Click on the Configure button next to TCP IP to get RAS Server TCP IP configuration dialog RAS Server TCP IP Configuration x Allow remote TCP IP clients to access OK
58. ication Fraj JULPLS Appl AHF Etil nams Fi File Fi Freject Fi figplisat joe P4 iligy Po Conf iguret ien Kisplay Pile foe AAR begs ar tape la mane Presa PATEE whee dane of BIC to Jamal 3 Select a file to display or press Esc to cancel e use the ARROW keys to move the cursor to the selected file then press ENTER or type in the file name then press ENTER ODS displays the first page of the file on the ODS screen 4 Press the PgDn key to view the next page s Press PgUp to view a previous page s 5 Press the Esc key to return to the original menu after viewing the file This is an example page of an AMP document file Fraj METIS ppl AHF Etil nams Fi Fila Fo Frejecd Fi fipplicatdon Pi Puiligy FS Ds lct Display Opt ian File FRAIRCTE Comte Typs Lat be Axis Parasctero Using ODS File Management 6 11 What to Do Next Chapter 7 fells you how to use the ODS software to configure communication through various communication links END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter Objective Chapter 7 Using ODS Communication Configuration Refer to this chapter when you use ODS to configure communication through these communication links 1784 KL 1784 KT 1784 KTK1 Serial port INTERCHANGE this is a separate product used to communicate to a CNC via DH if you are using DOS or Windows 95 INTERCHANGE is a separate purchase and installation It is not
59. ilable on this and the server PC 7 Click OK on this and the Edit Phonebook Entry windows Modem Configuration 24x Dial Up Networking Serial Cable between Initial speed bps Hardware Features I Enable hardware flow control T Enable modem error control J Enable modem compression V Disable modem speaker Cancel 8 Disconnect your EtherNet cable 9 Start the RAS server on the 9 PC Host server PC if you did not already do so in the last section A Click the Windows NT Start button and select Settings B Select Control Panel What to Do Next Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 21 C Double click the Services control panel to view the available services D Locate and highlight the Remote Access Server Click Start 10 Click Dial to connect to the 9 PC host server PC from your ODS workstation client PC Troubleshooting Tips for RAS Configuration If you receive the message Error 651 when establishing a connection the first items to check are cable pinouts are correct and have continuity Cable connections are good to the PC serial ports The port you have connected the cable to actually corresponds to the port name you have configured e g COM1 vs COM2 Baud rates and other port settings for the configured ports must be the same on the client and Server PCs Baud rates up to 115 200 have been successfully used on short cable lengths If you have any further
60. ing project F2 Pro ject 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Information Change Info 2 Select the open option eel ca ODS displays the message Open project and a directory of projects Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj 0H Util none Feoject FE Fa Conf iquear ton Backup Restore Hee ARROW key r type i are k ERTER whan done nF 3 Select the project to be opened and press ENTER If you want to cancel press Esc ODS clears the screen and displays the top level menu The name of the most recently opened project appears on the status line as the active project This verifies that the project is open and is active You are now ready to select an application for the project Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 8 Using ODS for Project Management Displaying Project The Information option displays the following information about Information the active project econtrol family edate created project name firmware revision level of the control edeveloper s name comments 2 lines This is the information entered when you create the project Use this procedure to display project information F2 Pro ject 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Information Change Info 2 Select the Information option New Open ODS displays the information for the active project For example Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Backup Restore
61. isplays the first of two boxes that asks for comments Enter ap to Z line of commerce for thie project Thies ix Dine 1 oz i I 8 Type in any comments about the project and press ENTER ODS stores the comments then displays the other comment box F Enter ep to Z limes of comei for Ehiz project This iz Dire of 15 i Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 6 Using ODS for Project Management ODS displays the information screen and asks you to verify that it is correct For example Opel onm Pl fipplioatian FP4 Ugilitg F Centeo ls Pea ject Beer loper Data creates Pireware eerie fom Fega Pil LeLathe RT Bol Uner s Hees dune LH 1977 Release iL Chis project iz far the ABC Conpasy Cleveland OH This project uses Eee kr peery this Lefa b rroot TE oH 9 Respond to the question If the information displayed is then correct ODS activates the project and displays the top level screen Notice that the status line indicates that the newly created project is active incorrect repeat steps 5 8 or press ESC to cancel the current operation ODS briefly displays the message Creating project sub directories Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS for Project Management 5 7 Opening an Existing You do not have to create a new project every time ODS is used Project ODS stores project files that you can open at any time Use this procedure to open an exist
62. iver Connection Type Desired y Network Access Bridge Address IMC 12x Rack Address J IMC 12x Group Address Handshake Delay Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Select the communications port that will be used for Data Highway Plus communications Select the address of the driver card that will communicate over the Data Highway Plus PLC This address must match the address selected on the switch setting on the 1784 KTmodule Address range is 10 binary digits for the 1784 KLdriver and six digits for the 1784 KTdriver The default value is 00001 10000 for the 1784 KL and 00001 for the 1784 KT Select the station address of the ODS terminal on the Data Highway Plus Address range is from 0 to 77 octal The default value is 77 Select the station address of the logic controller on the Data Highway Plus Address range is from 0 to 77 octal The default is 02 Select the baud rate using the Data Highway Plus communications The default value is 2400 baud Select the type of connection used on the Data Highway Plus Direct indicates only a logic controller and the ODS terminal are connected Multidrop indicates more than one logic controller and ODS terminal are connected The default selection is Direct Select the network access Local or Remote when using the 1784 KT module The default selecti
63. lek Ealitt Type Exit to DOS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 6 4 Using ODS File Management Deleting a File from a Current Project Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj Print Print cancel Type Exit to DOS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 Select the file that you want to rename or press Esc to cancel e use the ARROW keys to move the cursor to the selected file then press ENTER or e type in the file name then press ENTER ODS displays the message Rename To and the directory of files for the active project application fppli AMP Pi tppeligarios P irili Erer mre nnn PRIJECTa PRMIECTA 4 Type in the new name for the file you are renaming then press ENTER ODS renames the specified file and displays Renaming File ODS returns to the original menu when the operation is complete Use the Delete option to delete a file in an active project application There must be a project and application active for this option to be available To Delete a file 1 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu 2 Select the Delete file option ODS displays the message Delete File and a directory of files for the active project application Copying Files from Another Project About Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj Print Print cancel Type Exit to DOS Using ODS File Managem
64. lication Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj TG Fat Print Pil Print cancel WHEE rN dla AEE Type Exit to DOS Aris Tarr care lise ARO beys er type in seer Presr EXTER when dene ar ERG r cancel PRATECI FRHECTA 3 Select the file from which you want to copy or press Esc to cancel e use the ARROW keys to move the cursor to the selected file then press ENTER or type in the file name then press ENTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS File Management 6 3 ODS displays the message Copy To File and the directory of files for the active project application Beit Copy l Pile ppl R Fa thibek Edir JFE Le 4 Type the new name of the file to which you want to copy then press ENTER or press Esc to cancel ODS copies the specified file s and displays Copying File When the copy is complete ODS returns to the original menu bar Renaming a File from a Use the Rename option to change a file in an active Current Project project application There must be a project and application active for this option to be available To Rename a file 1 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu Copy file 2 Select the Rename file option fra i 3 ODS displays the message Rename Fromand a directory of files Copy from proj for the active project application Print Print cancel pelt an Fisfucianes F4 fi
65. llows you to select your wW indows NT only default printer from a list of printers that are currently available to your system Use the F5 Configuration pulldown menu to access Print device setup Use this procedure to select your print device F5 Conf igurat ion Text editor setup p Keyboard setup 1 Select the Print device setup option from the Serial comm setup F5 Configuration menu The following list box appears Print device setup Beeper OFF J Beeper ON Verify OFF N Verify ON Enter DOS shell Cancel lt ESC gt Select the appropriate baud rate for your serial communication device To abort this activity select lt Esc gt 2 Select the appropriate print port for system A checkmark appears next to the current active choice After you select a print device ODS saves it and makes this the default printer whenever ODS is started To cancel this selection press lt Esc gt Turning the Beeper ODS has a beeper that warns you when you press an illegal key or ON OFF when you attempt something that is not allowed The F5 Configuration menu lets you decide whether or not to use the beeper Use this procedure to set the beeper F5 Conf iguration Text editor setup Keyboar d setup 1 Select F5 and pull down the F5 Configuration menu i tup Prin E ee a i You can set the beeper to ON or OFF A checkmark appears next i ra a ae a a to the current active choice If this is th
66. mmunication select C For use with the DH network select D If you are using OCI you can either select the Ethernet E or Control Serial Port c option Important Accessing DH using DOS or Windows 95 with your 9 Series control requires INTERCHANGE Accessing DH via Windows NT requires RSLinx Refer to Chapter 7 for more information about the configuration menu flow for INTERCHANGE and RSLinx with DH Important The Ethernet OCI communication mode is only available for the 9 260 and 9 290 CNCs Accessing Ethernet requires Windows NT and RSLinx Refer to Chapter 7 for more information about the configuration menu flow for INTERCHANGE and RSLinx with DH Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 4 Using ODS for Project Management Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 If your control type is 9 PC the default selection for Communication Mode is PC to 9 PC the following steps must be completed A Enter the location of the 9 PC host computer in the text box The host computer is the computer name on the network where the 9 PC is installed This name should typically be 20 characters or less Local or the name that you enter denotes the default location of your host computer where your 9 PC is installed Once you enter the location select ENTER Important The explanation of Local in step A assumes that ODS and 9 PC are installed on the same PC If your host computer is a computer that 9 PC and ODS is not
67. n address that does not conflict with an already installed card The default selection is IRQ5 Select the IMC rack address The address range is 0 through 7 The default value is 0 IMC 12x includes IMC 120 IMC 121 IMC 123 and IMC 123CR Select the IMC group address The address range is 0 through 7 The default value is 0 IMC 12x includes IMC 120 IMC 121 IMC 123 and IMC 123CR Select the delay time between BlockTransfer read write requests and Block Transfer read requests to get the status from the last BL The delay time range is 0 to 9999 milliseconds The default value is 2500 Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 8 Using ODS Communication Configuration KTK1 Address Figure 7 7 lists the valid KTK1 addresses Considerations Figure 7 7 Valid KTK1 Address Memory Network Board Switch Settings Software Address _ Address Hexadecimal aig ais ate az ats aig azo aa aga ag Binan A000 0000 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 0001010000 A400 0000 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 1001010000 A800 0000 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 0101010000 AC00 0000 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 1101010000 B400 0000 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 1011010000 B800 0000 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 0111010000 C000 0000 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 0000110000 C400 0000 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 1000110000 C800 0000
68. n that it is performing and its current status For example the F3 Application menu is not available unless a project is created or selected Similarly you must select an application before the F4 Utility menu becomes available Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Getting Started with ODS 3 5 Using Online Help Pulling Down a Menu To pull down a menu press the function key indicated on the menu bar ODS then displays it on the screen For example when you press F1 to pull down the F1 File menu you see this screen Selecting a Menu Option There are two ways to select the menu options Press the key indicated between the parentheses on the menu For example press to select the About option Use the arrow up 1 or arrow down J keys to highlight the option desired then press ENTER ODS online help is context sensitive therefore any time that you request help ODS provides a relevant help message Online help is structured into the ODS software and is available only if you install it The online help menu appears on the right side of the screen just below the F5 Configuration heading 1 To request help simultaneously hold down the ALT key and H key ALT H then release During the ODS installation process ODS presents update notices as a series of help messages The help portion of the screen describes how to use the menu for the help messages Liar HEP Lach Bele ont fap dee ee bar
69. nds from within ODS 0 00 eee What to Do NEXE 22 200 2 cee cea cedage gestae meg Enne EARE Eee eee 4 4 I MIRE o PO T a Chapter 5 Using ODS for Project Management Chapter Objective 00 cee eee Creating a Project 0 0 cc cece cece nett eee Opening an Existing Project 02 cece cece ee eee Displaying Project Information 0 cee eee ees Changing Project Information 0 00 e cece cece eee eee eee Copying a Project 0 cc cece eee eee Renaming a Project asisas ie a a ne dati a aaa ia gn A pinnate ating at RO a Del ting a ProjOt ra nd achat ded aretala enrera diria ahs a Oke eS Gre dyes one EN Backing Up a Project to Floppy Disk 00 c eee eee eee eee eee Restoring a Backed up Project 0 0 eee Selecting an Application 0 ccc eee Selecting a Utility sorreran eee eee What to DO NOXt wc pcre cteeeseecsm ee eeesam tage nese eee sauee sees Chapter 6 Using ODS File Management Chapter Objective 2 c cee ete Using ODS File Managment 000 e cece eee eee Choosing the File Type Within a PAL Application 00000005 Copying a File from a Current Project 0 0 cece cece ee eee eee Renaming a File from a Current Project 000 cece eee eee eee es Deleting a File from a Current Project 0 0 cece ee eee ee eee es Copying Files from Another Project
70. ng 1784 KL 1784 KT 1784 KTKT 12 Index DH Under Windows NT TM 7 11 INTERCHANGE 7 10 RSLinx for Sent TP serial driver 1770 KF2 1771 I O rack 1785 KE Communication Interface Module Series B Communication Interface Module Control family 9 PC eee select Copy files from a current project 6 2 from another project project project FROM project TO D Data Highway Plus programming Delete file from a current project project Delete option Device names 3 3 DEVICE DF1DRV SYS DH network configuring to Dial Up Networking Wizard Directories selecting from using Directory file 3 10 Display ODS file Documentor using 6 8 DOS DISKCOPY command executing from ODS 4 6 returning to Download AMP files for 9 PC application 5 21 local host PC network 7 14 download RAS software Serial port Drive Type menu E EDLIN COM file Entering files project names 3 11 Error Messages interpreting Exiting ODS software 3 12 F F1 File menu exit to DOS 3 12 F2 Project menu 3 9 5 1 F3 Application menu F4 Utility menu 3 10 File copy from a current TO Tear from another project 6 5 delete from a current project display print 6 8 READ ME rename from a current project 6 3 type choosing File directory Files entering 3 11 machine i machine interface machine mo
71. ng project as the basis for a new project Entire sets of files from an existing project of a compatible type can be copied to either a new project or another existing project Use this procedure to execute the copy operation F2 Pro ject 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Information Change Info 2 Select the copy Proj option New onan Aan ODS displays the message Copy Project FROM and a directory of projects Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Backup mwa P2 Prea ject Restore gt AAO bo COMTE Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS for Project Management 5 13 3 Select the project that you are copying from the directory or press ESC to cancel ODS displays the message Copy project To and displays a directory of projects that are compatible to the project chosen to be copied from Ptaili none Po claed igure bon e peejeat TO Uza HAAL keys or type 1 namm Pr EMT ES uher Ca CORT RIL E 4 Select the project to which you are copying You can enter a new name or you can select an existing name from the directory If you enter a new name ODS will ask you for information about the new project that you going to copy to see page 5 2 step 3 and then go to step 6 If you select ODS displays an existing project to which to copy information about the selected project and asks whether or not it is alright to overwrite the existing project files with
72. nt these files Important The 9 PC does not require a communication cable to upload and download part programs from ODS e machine configuration These files specify values for parameters that provide the computer numeric controller CNC or motion controller with information about a particular machine such as the IMC 110 IMC 123 9 Series or 9 PC e machine interface These files provide the functional link between the CNC the machine the sequence of axis motions and the machine s inputs and outputs as required by the application e machine motion control These files provide programming languages for the programs that you write depending on the controller that control the motion of the configured axes After you create or edit the files you can use ODS to download them to the control You can also use ODS to copy restore rename or delete the files that you created or edited Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 1 2 Introducing ODS Exit the ODS to DOS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 This figure shows a flowchart of the typical ODS process ODS Main Features The main features of the ODS software include simple to use pull down menus for easy access e comprehensive help messages e efficient file management capabilities you can organize files according to project e access to DOS partition while using ODS e availability of ODS on 3 5 inch floppy disks Introducing ODS 1 3 Hardware Requirement
73. of a file to a printer that is connected to the computer being used for ODS development Refer to Chapter 3 for more information Using the Documentor Prior to printing your ODS file you must use the Documentor utility to make it printable The Documentor option is available for AMP PAL and I O Assignments applications only To enable unghosted the Documentor you must have at least one file saved To create a documented version of a file 1 Select F4 and pull down the F4 Utility menu 2 Select the Document option A similar screen appears Document File Quit 3 Select D to document the file A similar screen appears Fraj J E H Document ETIS fippl AHP Gil Fi File Fe Frejecd Fi fipplication PA iliey Po torf iyarat jon Betunent File Bs ARGU bey ar tape in none Preas PATHE whee dane oF FIC t geee 1 PRIETA PRILSELTE 4 Select the appropriate sort type Axis Non Axis Sort Ca gt Parameter Number Sort Ch gt Group Parameter Sort cc Cancel lt ESC gt Once ODS documents the file it prompts you to either document another file or quit the AMP Documentor Document File Quit Using ODS File Management 6 9 Printing Your File 1 Verify that the printer is connected to the computer 2 Verify that the DOS print spooler was properly invoked when ODS was started 3 Select F1 and pull down the F1 File menu 4 Select the print option ODS displays the message Print File an
74. ol System Programming Manual IMC 121 Handheld Pendant Operator s Manual IMC 121 AMP Reference Manual IMC 123 Motion Control System Installation Manual 1771 H3DOC IMC 123 Motion Control System Programming Manual IMC 123 Handheld Pendant Operator s Manual IMC 123 AMP Reference Manual IMC 123CR Supplement Preface P 5 Publication Document Catalog Number Title Number 8520 5 1 4 9 Series CNC Grinder Programming and Operation Manual 8520 GUM 8520 5 1 5 9 Series Data Highway Plus Communication Module 8520 DHM User Manual 8520 5 2 9 Series CNC OCI User Manual Supplement 8520 OUM 8520 6 2 9 Series CNC Integration and Maintenance Manual 8520 IMM 8520 6 4 9 Series CNC AMP Reference Manual 8520 ARM2 8520 6 6 9 Series CNC OCI API Developer s Guide 8520 9API 8520 6 7 9 Series CNC OCI Installation Manual 8520 OIM 8520 9 1 9 PC Installation and Integration Manual 8520 9IM 8520 9 2 9 PC Logic Reference Manual 8520 9LM 8520 9 3 9 PC AMP Reference Manual 8520 9AM 8520 9 4 9 PC Lathe Operation and Programming Manual 8520 LPM 8520 9 5 9 PC Mill Operation and Programming Manual 8520 MPM What to Do Next Familiarize yourself with the Table of Contents in the front of this manual and with the Index in this back of the manual Use these tools to find information quickly and easily END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter 1 Introducing ODS Chapter 2 Installing ODS Chapter 3 Table of Contents Chapt
75. on is Local Select the local or remote bridge address The address range is 0 through 376 octal The default value is 110 Select the IMC rack address The address range is 0 through 7 The default value is 0 IMC 12x includes IMC 120 IMC 121 IMC 123 and IMC 123CR Select the IMC group address The address range is 0 through 7 The default value is 0 IMC 12x includes IMC 120 IMC 121 IMC 123 and IMC 123CR Select the delay time between BlockTransfer read write requests and Block Transfer read requests to get the status from the last BL The delay time range is 0 to 9999 milliseconds The default value is 2500 Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 5 KT Address Figure 7 4 lists the valid KT addresses Considerations Figure 7 4 Valid KT Addresses Memory Network Board Switch Settings Software Address Address atl A14 M5 AM6 M7 M8 M9 ene A000 0000 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON 000101 A400 0000 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON 100101 A800 0000 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 010101 AC00 0000 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON 110101 B400 0000 ON OFF ON ON OFF ON 101101 B800 0000 OFF ON ON ON OFF ON 011101 C000 0000 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON 000011 C400 0000 ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON 100011 C800 0000 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON 010011 CC00 0000 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON 110011 D000 0000 OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON 001011 D400 0000 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON 101011 D800 0000 OFF ON ON OFF ON ON 011011 Where 1 Factory set address 2 Preferred addresses wh
76. or type Figure 7 1 Communication Selection Flow Chart 1 Select the desired communication mode Control serial port using RS 232 or RS 422 DH network indirectly to the control through the PLC backplane ESC which leaves the current communications type unchanged Ethernet RSLinx for Etherne Refer to pagd 7 12 DH 7 Vv 2 Select the driver type that ODS will use to communicate over the Data Driver Type Highway This must match the type of hardware or communications software installed in the system The default is 1784 KTK1 for IMC controls and INTERCHANGE for 9 Series CNCs using DOS or Windows 95 For PCs using Windows NT the default is RSLinx INTERCHANGE INTERCHANGE for DH mH RSLinx for DH CNCs op Refer to page 7 11 3 Select the PLC processor type that ODS will communicate with to transfer data to the IMC control PLC5A0 PLC5A2 PLC5A5 PLC 5 25 PLC 5 250 1784 KTK1 Driver IMCs onl 1784 KL Driver IMCs onl 1784 KT Driver IMCs only Refer to pag 7 3 Serial Port IMCs on Refer to pag d 7 9 Menu Structure Configuring a 1784 KL Configuring a 1784 KT Using ODS Communication Configuration 7 3 Configuring the required information for the various driver types as shown in Figure 7 2 is identical for all of the menus e lt SHIFT TAB gt lets you review previous menus lt TAB gt previews the next menu e lt ALT T gt exits from the con
77. pying ODS files e renaming ODS files e deleting ODS files e printing and displaying ODS files eusing ODS to configure communications through 1784 KL 1784 KT 1784 KTK1 serial port programming from Data Highway Plus to Data Highway Plus eusing INTERCHANGE configuring Data Highway Plus under Windows NT e downloading AMP files for Use with the 9 PC from the local host PC into the 9 PC a separate network connected ODS workstation that is running Windows NT to the host PC and into the 9 PC card an ODS workstation running Microsoft Windows NT and Dial up Networking connected to the serial port of the host PC running Microsoft s Remote Access Services RAS and into the 9 PC card e setting up the 9 PC host or server computer e setting up the ODS or client computer e troubleshooting tips for RAS configuration Refer to Entitled chapter 5 1 Introducing ODS 2 Installing ODS 3 Getting Started with ODS Configuring ODS Using ODS Project Management Using ODS File Management e Using ODS Communications Configuration Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 P 2 Preface Warnings Cautions and Important Information Audience Terms and Conventions Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 We indicate in these ways information that is especially important WARNING identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury as well as damage to the control m
78. questions after reading this manual contact Allen Bradley Software Support Services at 440 646 6800 END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Symbols CTRL C ESC key 3 6 using the PgDn 3 6 PgUp 3 6 Numbers 1770 KF2 1771 I O rack 1784 KL configuring 1784 KT configuring 1784 KTK1 configuring 1785 KE Communication Interface Module 6122 considerations 7 8 8100 HS110 software A About option AMP application Application AMP 5 27 Download files I O assignments menu 3 10 MML 5 27 organization 3 10 PAL 5 21 Part programs selecting Upload Arrow keys down up AUTOEXEC BAT file modifying where to find Index B Backup copy Backup option Backup project Bad command or filename Beeper On Off Buffers C Cancel operation print request 6 9 CNC COM1 serial port CON2 serial port COMMAND COM file Communication Mode 6122 considerations Configuring 1784 KL Configuring 1784 KT Configuring 1784 KTK1 Configuring DH configuring RSLinx Configuring Serial Driver 7 9 IBM PC XT considerations KTK1 address considerations Menu Structure 7 3 Programming Data Highway Plus Using INTERCHANGE Compatibility computer computer name 7 14 Computers Compatible with ODS CONFIG SYS file modifying Configuration Flow 1784 KL 1784 KT 1784 KTK1 Serial Driver Type Configuri
79. r might list PAL source programs and another might list Projects Aigol m lit il 5 F3 Applicatisn Fa Gtildty Pa Genkiguratian All ODS directories share two common characteristics e One page of a directory can list as many as 66 items Ifa directory contains more than 66 items it displays on more than one page To access the second page of a directory press the PgDn key To access the previous page press the PgUp key e The two ways to select items from a directory are Use the arrow keys to highlight an item then press ENTER A highlight appears in the directory when an arrow key is pressed Type in the name of the item and press ENTER A box for entry of the item name appears above the directory when a key other than an arrow key is pressed When ODS asks for a file or project name the name you enter can e contain no more than 8 characters e contain letters A Z and numbers 0 9 e contain any of these 1 amp _ The system does not accept spaces in the filename However you can use the underscore __ as a substitute for a space For example the name FILE 1 is illegal but the name FILE_1 is legal If you enter a file or project name that does not meet these conditions ODS displays an error message and gives you another opportunity to enter the name Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 12 Getting Started with ODS Interpreting Error If you make a mistake while entering a file name s
80. r Use with the 9 PC 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee 7 12 Downloading an AMP File from the Host PC toa 9 PC 005 Downloading Over a Network from a Second PC 00 cece eeee 7 14 Downloading from the Serial Port of a Second PC 0 0 cease Setting Up the 9 PC Host or Server Computer 0 00005 Setting Up the ODS or Client Computer 0022 000000 7 19 Troubleshooting Tips for RAS Configuration 0000005 7 21 What to Do Next 2 aiaia a SE m aie a ia aa ra dna a a Bala int Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter 1 Introducing ODS Chapter Objective This chapter provides you with an overview of the Allen Bradley Offline Development System ODS and provides important information on what you need to run the ODS software If you want to See page get an introduction to Offline Development System 1 1 see a flowchart of the typical ODS process 1 2 identify the hardware requirements for ODS identify what computers are compatible with ODS software 1 3 identify what is included with the ODS package 1 3 what to do next 1 3 What is the Offline The Offline Development System ODS a menu driven software Development System package runs on an IBM or an IBM compatible personal computer ODS This system uses a serial port and a communication cable to communicate with the Allen Bradley product using this system With ODS you can create edit and docume
81. r the ABC ht ern Cieva lari OH This project uses KEZI commanicat ion Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS for Project Management 5 15 7 Respond to the question Is this info correct Ifthe data is press then correct Y or ENTER go on to another task incorrect or needs to be changed ODS gives you another opportunity to enter data for each item ODS activates the project just created and displays the main menu The status line indicates that the project just entered is active Renaming a Project This procedure lets you change the name of an existing project This option is highlighted only if there is at least one project stored in ODS F2 Pro ject 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Information Change Info 2 Select the Rename Proj option New Open ODS displays the message Rename project FROM and a directory of projects Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Appli none Heat Backup PS F Pro gee FPi Applicat ion FS Conf igerat ion Restore Eanjke pr 3 From the directory select the project to be renamed ODS displays the message Rename project TO and the directory of projects and asks for the new project name to be given to the project Enter name Rename Project TO Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 16 Using ODS for Project Management 4 Type in the new name to be given to the selected project then p
82. r this version of ODS will be running on 1 100 compatible or Allen Bradley T35 T47 T50 T60 2 Allen Bradley T45 3 COMPAQ Portable 386 Enter selection 1 2 3 Installing ODS 2 5 12 Select 1 2 or 3 depending on the type of computer Choose selection 1 if you are using an Allen Bradley Series 6120 6121 6122 or 618X computer The installation utility configures ODS to the type of computer selected If the installation utility includes any update notices it displays the first page under this heading mm dd yy PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS x notice text MORE 13 Read the first page then press any key to display the next page 14 Repeat step 13 displaying all the available pages Press any key to continue The installation utility displays this message If you would like to print the above message use the DOS command PRINT a READ ME Strike a key when ready You cannot enter the DOS PRINT command during installation 15 Press any key to continue The installation utility displays the message To run ODS type cd imc then type imc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation COMPAQ is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation Done Please remove Disk 1 from the drive You see the C IMC gt prompt 16 Remove disk 1 from drive A Store the master ODS disks in a safe location You can now print the READ ME file Publi
83. ress ENTER ODS renames the project then asks you to enter project information It also displays the information that was entered and asks if it is correct 5 Respond to the question Is this info correct If the data is then correct Y or ENTER ODS stores the information and returns to the top level screen incorrect or needs to be changed ODS gives you another opportunity to enter data for each item Deleting a Project If you decide that it is no longer necessary to store a project on the hard disk you can delete the project by using this procedure F2 Pro ject 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Information Change Info 2 Select the Delete Proj option New Open ODS displays the message DELETE project and a directory of projects Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Appl ane Fi Ape ication Backup Restore Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Backing Up a Project to Floppy Disk Using ODS for Project Management 5 17 3 Select the project to be deleted and press ENTER or press ESC to cancel ODS displays the information for the selected project and asks for permission to delete it Appi r Fal Appl it WE bom THa Aide Lad h Projecti POTI UH eve lager Uesr s Sine Date created Jeno if 1939 Pirsuare revizian Enlaaze 12 KE This orajert ie for the ABC Cosgany Clevelaed 0E This preeject usas BE22 communicatian OK te BELEPE this p
84. rocedure F2 Pro ject 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Information Change Info 2 Select the Restore option New Open ODS displays the message RESTORE Project and asks which floppy drive the project will be restored from Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Appl Pr Utili r IET H i ation Pa htoalikty Fo leed agqurest ion Backup Restore Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 20 Using ODS for Project Management Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 3 Select the drive that will be used and insert the floppy disk that contains the backed up project into the selected drive If the project was backed up on a computer that is running a version of DOS between 2 1 and 3 2 inclusive ODS reads the project information from the floppy disk displays it on the CRT and asks if it is permissible to restore this project For example Tontealt YAE Hil Lathe Peojeot ROTIOW Besa lipar User s Hane Date created Jums i 159 Firewara revicioni Keloaece 12 KI This project is for the AIH Deen Clava land Wi hiz project uras POSES cemmeunicatijon If the project was backed up on a computer using a version of DOS or 3 3 or later only the name of the backed up project is shown If the project being restored has the same name as the active project ODS warns you that the files of the active project will be overwritten 4 Check the information displayed to be sure the right proj
85. roject EYI LRG Notice that the waRNING box in the lower left corner appears only if you try to delete the active project 4 Respond to the question OK to DELETE the project If you want to then ODS returns to step 3 It does not delete the project again displays the project directory and asks for another selection keep the project delete the project displays this message Deleting project sub directories displays the main menu when the project is complete ODS stores the files you created including the configuration and interface files on the computer s hard disk The Backup option of the F2 Project menu lets you copy an entire project and all of its files from the hard disk to a floppy disk s After backing up a project to floppy you can delete it from the hard disk This helps save space on the hard disk and helps avoid having inactive projects in the directory Important Be sure to initialize your floppy disks Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 18 Using ODS for Project Management Use this procedure to back up a project to floppy disk F2 Pro ject 1 Press F2 and pull down the F2 Project menu Information Change Info 2 Select the Backup option New Open ODS displays the message BACKUP project and the directory of projects Copy proj Rename proj Delete proj Backup Restore BACKOF project Les ARRTA kei of r E MAAL 3 Select the proje
86. s ODS requires this hardware for ODS e a fully IBM compatible personal computer see compatible computers listed below e 640 KB of conventional RAM e 3 5 inch floppy disk drive e 50 Mbyte of memory available on hard disk drive approximately 5 MB additional needed for each project one serial port and one parallel port e a monochrome display adapter MDA or a color graphics adapter CGA e blank floppy disks for making backup copies Refer to Chaptef 2 Important ODS runs with MS DOS version 3 3 or higher Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT Computers Compatible These computers support ODS software with ODS Software e Allen Bradley Series 61XX computers E e IBM PC AT Compaq 386 or any other fully IBM compatible personal computer What Comes with ODS ODS software is packaged in a 3 ring binder that includes these items e ODS software on 3 5 inch floppy disks e this Allen Bradley Offline Development System ODS Software User Manual What to Do Next Refer to Chaptef 2 fo learn about installing the ODS software END OF CHAPTER Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Chapter Objective Before You Begin Installing the ODS Software Chapter 2 Installing ODS This chapter contains information to help you install and remove ODS software on a personal computer If you want to See page make a backup copy of ODS software 2 4 check the PATH command 2 4 install ODS
87. screen there is a heading that identifies the topic of the screen the current page how many pages there are in the help text Most help text is divided into sections with each section indicated by a heading in the text e If the body of text for a heading within the help text is continued on the next page of help text the word continued appears at the bottom of the page Help screens are available for each of the top level entries F1 File through F5 Configuration in the menu bar then the selection is highlighted the help messages that appear describe the entries contained in the F1 File menu Reading the Status Line Getting Started with ODS 3 7 Refer to the example below i ii cil H P jort F pplir e Pa ile didn 4 BELP salact tens a a ome Foye i af d Help ost yop lowe penn Bar PUHTI OH foi jan thing apang the foll ring snis CLF avaliable Fi Fila binay available Latz m cherch rowicien leval of Gl cupp ranama dalata print ar type Fileas mad anic Fron OW to HA Coant Emid 5 When you select a specific function use the arrow up 1 or arrow down J keys and highlight the desired entry When you enter ALT H a help message appears describing the functional details of the selected entry For this example the help messages are for the Copy file entry J FL Eee AHI Pile Fe Fragect Fo fipplicedion Fa tiniliay Fo Talp Page ease
88. sfer files between ODS and the servo controller Installing ODS 2 7 When selecting any other CONFIG SYS commands be aware of the memory requirements 2 Reboot the computer to read the data from this file Modifying the If you are using a DOS based system you can directly start ODS AUTOEXEC BAT File You must modify the PATH command in the AUTOEXEC BAT file by adding this entry to the path C IMC If you want ODS to start automatically when you turn on the computer add this entry to the last line of the AUTOEXEC BAT file IMC Refer to the computer s DOS manual for further instructions Removing the ODS If for any reason you need to remove the ODS software from the Software computer s hard disk use the following procedure Important This procedure assumes that the floppy disk drive is drive A and the hard disk drive is drive C If the drive designations on your computer are different substitute the appropriate designations Important Before you remove the ODS software from the hard disk back up any projects you need to save then delete all of the projects 1 Insert ODS disk 1 in floppy disk drive A 2 If you are at the c prompt type a and press ENTER 3 At the prompt type a remove and press ENTER The removal utility displays this message Remove ODS procedure Which drive is ODS installed on Enter drive Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 2 8 Installing ODS Publication M
89. software modify the CONFIG SYS file 2 6 modify the AUTOEXEC BAT file 2 7 remove the ODS software what to do next 2 10 Before installing ODS Make a Backup Copy of the ODS Software Make a backup copy of your original ODS floppy disks by using the DOS DISKCOPY command Refer to your computer s DOS documentation for more information about making backup copies Check the PATH Command Make sure that the PATH command which is usually initialized in the AUTOEXEC BAT file includes the directory that contains COMMAND COM This is usually the root directory but can be any directory depending on your version of DOS For instructions on how to modify the COMMAND COM and the AUTOEXEC BAT files refer to your DOS manual Follow the procedure in this chapter to install the ODS software into a personal computer Using DOS Important This procedure assumes that drive A is a 3 5 inch floppy disk drive and that drive C is a hard disk drive If the drive designations on your computer are different substitute the appropriate designations Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 2 2 Installing ODS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Turn on the computer and boot DOS The computer displays the DOS prompt Important Be sure that the PATH command includes the directory that contains the COMMAND COM file Insert ODS disk 1 into drive A Change to the source drive i e the drive in which the disk is inserted For example if disk
90. teps are necessary to correctly install and configure the communications software on the two PCs Note that an installation setup must be completed for both the ODS workstation and the host computer Setting Up the 9 PC Host or Server Computer 1 Double click the My Computer icon on your PC s desktop 2 Double click Dial Up Networking 3 Click Install to connect your computer to your remote network 4 Enter the path where your files are located e g yourdiskdrive 1386 in the Copy files from text box The drive should appear by default but if it doesn t enter your CD ROM drive that contains the Windows NT CD e Ifthe message No RAS Capable Devices Available appears click YES next to modem configuration e Select Don t Detect Select From List When the list box appears select Standard Modem and Dial Up Serial Cable Between 2 PCs Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 7 16 Using ODS Communication Configuration Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 Click OK to add COM1 Dial Up Networking Serial Cable Between 2 PCs The Remote Access Setup window appears Remote Access Setup x Port Device Type Cancel Network Help Add Remove Configure Clone 6 Select the Configure button in the Remote Access Setup window 7 Select Dial out and Receive calls to allow the host computer to be both the RAS Client and Server Configure Port Usage x Port COM1 Device Dial Up Networkin
91. tion control H Hardware Requirements 1 3 Help online 3 5 I O assignments application 5 21 IBM PC XT considerations IMC BAT file 3 3 Information option INTERCHANGE configuring INERCHANGE Configuration Flow Serial Driver Type 7 10 K Keyboard setup type KT addresses valid KTK1 addresses considerations 7 8 valid M Machine configuration fest interface files motion control files Menu bar AMP editor utility top level Menu choices ghosted highlighted Menu options selecting Menu structure 7 3 Menus pull down using 3 4 3 5 MML application 5 21 MODE BW80 Modifying file AUTOEXEC BAT CONFIG SYS MS DOS N New option O ODS Software hardware requirements 1 3 Index 1 3 ODS software backup copy 24 directory characteristics 3 11 exiting 3 12 getting started with installing main features memory requirement package content screen first line second line starting typical process welcome screen Online help using P PAL application 5 21 Part programs application 5 21 PATH command Print cancel request 6 9 Documentor 6 8 ODS file 6 8 Print Device Configuring Your Windows NT Print option Programming Data Highway Plus Project active comparison to file storage 3 8 creating a 5 1 delete directory 3 9 information changing displaying menu
92. ument the I O assignments for this control e Part Programs 9 Series and 9 PC lets you create edit and download part programs RS 274 format e Upload lets you read AMP MML I O Assignments Part Programs and PAL files from the servo controller e Download lets you send AMP MML I O Assignments Part Programs and PAL files from ODS to the servo controller To select an application from the F3 Application menu 1 Pull down the F3 Application menu and select one of the applications listed Ie Aso igen ai zr ntz Fara yr Hy wie ey Dn load cpa ODS activates the application selected and displays its name on the status line For example PAL is the selected application 2 Once an application is selected you can pull down the F4 Utility menu to select a utility Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 5 22 Using ODS for Project Management Selecting a Utility After you select an application and its name appears on the status line you can pull down the F4 Utility menu and select a utility The F4 Utility utilities available depend on which application is active Refer to chapters specific to an application for a description of the Ladder editor application s utilities The example screen is the F4 Utility for the Message editor Compile module PAL application on a 9 Series control Document module Edit build config Build program Xref build config Monitor program Display Page editor lt P What to
93. ursor to the selected file then press ENTER or type in the file name then press ENTER ODS displays the message Copy From File and a directory of files for the active application and selected project LF LS in E amr til menr F2ePeayect Flefipplicatian Pae tillty PeGoellgquestice Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Using ODS File Management 6 7 4 Select the file that you want to copy or press Esc to cancel use the ARROW keys to move the cursor to the selected file then press ENTER or e type in the file name then press ENTER ODS displays the message Copy To File and a directory of files for the active project 3005 0M Pra JULIE We Ls nias Roel AHF FlePile FieFeaject Plelppeliczation FaeUeiiiey PeeCanl question inter mine Ip Copy Te File Type in mane Freos ERTER when doer er ESC ta cancel FRQJECTA PROZECTA 5 Type the name of the file to which you want to copy the destination file then press ENTER or press ESC to cancel You must type a new name ODS copies the specified file s Copying File When the copy function is complete ODS returns to the original menu Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 6 8 Using ODS File Management Printing an ODS File Copy file Rename file Delete file Copy from proj Print Print cancel Type Exit to DOS Publication MCD 5 1 August 1999 Use the Print option to send the contents

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