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2706-UM001A-US-P, Dataliner Message Display DL5 Series User

1. LgL oo0000 o0o00 OHI NWO KROTON OO tat la A aA AO Parallel Port PARALLEL PORT 5 24 VDC INPUT e Terminals DO through D15 are for message number and data input e Terminal PD is for the enabling or disabling of the parallel port If PD is tied high the port is disabled and the DLS will ignore data on data lines DO D15 If PD is low the port is enabled and the DLS will read and respond to data on data lines DO D15 As long as PD is controlled separately using PD will allow multiple DL5 s to be connected to one set of outputs multiplexed e The input voltages for terminals DO through D15 and PD can vary from 5 to 24 volts DC The figure below shows a circuit diagram of an input terminal Parallel Port Input Circuit A 5 VDC 100K CA LATCH DATA p A o D0 D15 O ae S 3 3K 3 3K lt T gt Latch Closes When the E E P D Terminal On the CoM gt e DL5 Parallel P ort Is Open or Low 2706 UM001A US P Selecting BCD or Binary Data Format Using the Parallel Port 7 3 The parallel port will accept data and message triggers in either a binary or Binary Coded Decimal BCD format or in non coded discrete form which allows the DLS to easily replace pilot lights as described in Chapter 10 Each numbering system binary or BCD has its own merits
2. You can change your mind by pressing the Y key upper or lowercase The display now shows EDIT Y Note Only the letters Y or N are accepted as responses You may change your response as many times as you would like prior to pressing the Retrn carriage return key If you press the Retrn key the selection is entered into the DL5 s memory and the next prompt will be displayed A variation of the yes or no prompt is the default prompt The default prompt provides an initial response or default for you For example assume the following prompt is displayed FLASH MESG N If you press the Retrn key the response No would be entered into the DL5 s memory If you press the Y key the prompt response will change as in the previous example FLASH MESG Y Responding to a Numeric Prompt Getting Started 2 7 The other type of prompt you will encounter is the numeric prompt You must respond to a numeric prompt with a number A numeric prompt will appear as a word or words followed by a colon For example assume the following prompt is displayed NUMBER 0 If you were to press the key 2 the display would appear like this NUMBER 2 Pressing the key 7 will cause the display to change as follows NUMBER 27 Notice that the numbers that are entered scroll in from the right side If you really wanted t
3. 2706 UM001A US P 4 6 Reviewing and Editing Messages Editing Message Attributes 2706 UM001A US P To edit the previously entered attributes of a message perform the following steps 1 Make sure the following prompt is displayed EDIT Note To get to the EDIT prompt from the Run Mode press Esc three times answer N to RUN and press Retrn 2 Press the Y and Retrn keys to enter the edit mode The DLS will display NUMBER 0 3 Enter the message number of the message you want to edit and then press the Retrn key The DLS will display a portion of the message 4 Press the Ctrl and A keys If you are using a one line display the DL5 will display SCROLL MODE If you are using a two line display the DL5 will display USE BOTH 5 You can now change message attributes by entering new Y or N responses to the message attribute prompts and then pressing the Retrn key Or you can keep the original attributes by pressing the Retrn key The attribute prompts will appear in the same sequence as when they were first entered Chapter Objectives Entering Run Mode Chapter 5 This chapter describes how to enter and exit run mode You will also learn how the DL5 operates while in run mode Run Mode Parallel Operation To enter run mode for parallel operation 1 Make sure the Serial Trigger Configure DIP switch SW1 1
4. You must enter a wait time value between 0 and 15 The unit of time being selected depends upon whether line or scroll mode was chosen e Ifthe scroll mode has been selected the wait time is the amount of time that elapses before the next character is scrolled on the display The unit of time is in tenths of a second e Ifthe line mode has been selected the wait time is the amount of time that a message block is displayed The unit of time is in seconds 2706 UM001A US P 3 6 Entering New Messages 2706 UM001A US P Auto Clear Option The next prompt that you must respond to controls whether or not the display will clear after the message is shown The prompt appears like this AUTO CLEAR If you select the AUTO CLEAR option the DLS will clear the display after the message has been displayed for the requested wait time If you do not select the AUTO CLEAR option the last block of the message will remain on the display until it is replaced with another message Auto Repeat Option The next prompt that you must respond to allows a message to be repeated indefinitely The prompt for the AUTO REPEAT option appears like this AUTO REPEAT If you select the AUTO REPEAT option the message continually re triggers itself after it completes its display If you do not select the AUTO REPEAT option the DL5 will display the message only once for every message trigger that is received Note The AUTO R
5. Allen Bradley Bulletin 2706 Dataliner User Manual Message Display DLS Series Allen Bradley DataLiner 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 part without written permission of Rockwell Automation is prohibited Throughout th
6. Data Line Value When On Data Line Value When On True True DO 1 D8 256 D1 2 D9 512 D2 4 D10 1 024 D3 8 D11 2 048 D4 16 D12 4 096 D5 32 D13 8 192 D6 64 D14 Strobe Line D7 128 D15 Strobe Line The table below shows the control functions of the strobe lines D14 D15 Function High or Low High Indicates that binary value on DO through D13 represents a message number High Low Indicates that binary value on DO through D13 represents variable numeric data Low Low Binary value on DO through D13 is ignored Example Assume that the following logic levels positive logic appear on the data lines Data Line DO D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 Logic Level 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Value 1 0 0 0 16 0 0 128 0 0 0 0 4 096 0 0 0 Adding the values of the individual data lines provides the value being entered in this example 4 241 Since strobe line D14 is high voltage present and D15 is low ground level this value is interpreted as variable data 2706 UM001A US P Using the Parallel Port 7 5 Using BCD Data Input The fourteen data lines can also be used to input BCD formatted data The BCD numbering system uses a group of four data lines to represent a single decimal digit The table below shows the value of each data line Selecting the BCD run mode is
7. Entering a Sample Message Entering New Messages 3 9 The quickest way to learn how to use the DLS is to enter some messages This section provides instructions on entering a sample message Note Default values will appear on all of the message attribute prompts If the default value is the desired response press the Retrn key to accept the default value If necessary refer back to Chapter 3 descriptions of default values To enter the sample message perform the following steps 1 Make sure that the DLS is displaying the following prompt EDIT Note To get the EDIT prompt from the RUN mode press Esc three times answer N to RUN and press Retrn 2 Press the Y and Retrn keys to enter the edit mode The DLS will display NUMBER 0 3 Enter a message number that does not presently exist and then press the Retrn key The DL5 will display one of two prompts depending upon the type of display one or two line that you are using If you are using the two line version of the DLS the following will be displayed USE BOTH Proceed to Step 4 If you are using the one line version of the DLS the following will be displayed SCROLL MODE Proceed to Step 6 4 Press the N and Retrn keys in response to the USE BOTH prompt The DL5 will display USE LINE1 2706 UM001A US P 3 10 Entering New Messages 2706 UM001A US P Press
8. ASCII y 5 0 0 1 9 9 M HEX 16 35 30 30 5C 31 5C 39 39 oD Note In Binary mode variable data can be in the range 0 to 16 383 In BCD mode variable data must be in the range 0 to 3999 In Round Robin and Numeric modes variable data can be in the range of 0 to 65535 Chapter Objectives Description of the Parallel Port Chapter 7 Using the Parallel Port This chapter provides e A description of the parallel port e Data format requirements for parallel input e Descriptions and examples of message triggering e Parallel port interface examples Note This chapter describes how you can use the parallel port to trigger messages If you require information on how to input variable data refer to Chapter 9 ATTENTION The DLS only has single direction communications receives data cannot send data Do not use the DLS for critical display applications Single direction communications does not provide verification that messages sent by the control system have been received and displayed by the DLS You can use the parallel port of the DLS to trigger messages and to input variable data The parallel port is located on the back of the DLS The parallel port terminals TB1 are labeled as shown on the next page 2706 UM001A US P 7 2 Using the Parallel Port Parallel Port Connections TB1 12 TB2 Swi 12 1 COM 1 Serial Trigger Configure eS 2 12 24V DC Input 2 Not Used cal
9. Edit commands 4 2 Edit mode 2 9 3 1 Editing messages 4 2 Embedding decimal point 9 3 Environmental specifications 14 2 Index 1 Index F Flash message 3 6 Forespace 4 3 Functions special 8 2 G Grounding 12 1 H Hardware Requirements 2 1 Input Voltage 2 2 Intended Audience P 1 Intended audience P 2 L Line selection 3 3 Lookup table replacing 11 1 Main Menu 2 9 Maintenance 13 1 Manual overview P 1 Memory clear function 8 7 Memory capacity 1 3 Menu mode 3 2 Message attributes 3 3 auto clear 3 6 auto repeat 3 6 autorun 7 9 buffering 5 3 Index 2 default attributes 3 7 deleting 4 5 deleting characters 4 4 deleting message block 4 4 editing 4 2 editing attributes 4 6 embedding numeric data 3 8 entering 3 7 example 3 9 flash 3 6 inserting block 4 5 inserting variable data 9 1 line mode 3 3 line selection 3 5 reviewing 4 1 scroll mode 3 5 selecting 4 3 serial trigger 6 3 triggering 5 3 wait time 3 5 Mnemonic Prompt 2 8 Mnemonics 2 8 Mode BCD input 1 2 binary 1 2 debug 1 2 Edit 2 9 edit 3 1 menu tree 3 2 numeric 1 2 7 7 priority 1 2 10 1 10 4 round robin 1 2 10 1 10 2 10 5 Run 2 9 run 3 1 5 1 8 5 Special Function 2 9 Modes run 8 5 Mounting dimensions 12 3 Index N Numeric data 3 8 Numeric mode 1 2 Numeric mode functions 7 7 O Overview Manual P 1 P Paralle
10. O0000 12 24V DC Required 3288 88928 2999993 RS 232 O N WHO PARALLEL PORT 5 24 VDC INPUT as r RS 232 Port Allows Connection to Terminal PD Programming Terminal TB1 Terminals Disables the Parallel Port Or Computer and serial Parallel Port Input Data lines Terminal Accepts 5 24V DC Communications with Accept 5 24V DC PLC SLC RS 485 Multidrop Connections COM CHA N cH nN RS 485 Black Box Converter i Model LD 485A MP DL5 i z d 1 RS 232 Cana oloo Pin 2 o so OA Pin 3 Pin7 ro gt o Pind TE Pin 2 Pin 3 o Cra pee a erie RS 232 IN RS 485 Shield 5 ae to Ground POS a Vv Yy RS 485 Black Box Converter Notes 1 Set RTS CTS delay time to 5 milliseconds 2 Set switch S2 to the unterminated position 3 If the RS 485 Driver Enable is set to Enable When Data is Received on the RS 232 port Jumper W15 is in the B C position set the Disable Timeout Delay Jumper W17 to 100 msec or greater when communicating at lower Baud rates 300 or 1200 Baud 2706 UM001A US P 12 6 Installation Instructions Power Parallel Port Wiring 2706 UM001A US P The parallel port data inputs and power inputs are wired by means of pull off terminal strips These strips may be removed and wired separately and then inserted onto the unit after the unit is mounted in the enclosure 1 Connect a 12 24 VDC input voltage source to the DLS power terminals TB2 The hot lead of the power source is connected to terminal
11. 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 Displays the three BCD digits from inputs DO D11 in the first 3 leftmost character positions 1 0 1 1 Displays the three BCD digits from inputs D0 D11 in the second character position from the left 1 1 0 0 Displays the three BCD digits from inputs DO D11 in the third character position from the left 1 1 0 1 Displays the three BCD digits from inputs DO D11 in the fourth character position from the left 1 1 1 0 Displays the three BCD digits from inputs DO D11 in the fifth character position from the left 1 1 1 1 Clears the display and sets decimal point 2706 UM001A US P 7 8 Using the Parallel Port 2706 UM001A US P Example You want to display the following number and decimal point in the DLS You would send data to the parallel port in the following sequence 1 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DO ie es OP eee on oe T Clears the display and And positions the decimal point 6 sets the decimal point places from the right of the display 2 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DO pale OE Os Oe BOF aa O 20h a OO ae l T i i Directs BCD digits to And sends the BCD number 123 third 3 character position 3 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DO
12. ASCII Character Set B Cabling Diagrams ADICVIAUONS pn o dee ee Ek y ey hha teed kegs B 1 Allen Bradley T3 Terminal Serial Communications Cable Catalog No 2706 NC15 B 1 Allen Bradley 1745 T45 Terminal VT100 or IBM XT amp Compatibles Serial Communications Cable Cat No 2706 NC12 B 2 Allen Bradley 6121 or T50 Terminal IBM AT amp Compatibles Serial Communications Cable Cat No 2706 NC13 B 2 Allen Bradley 6120 or Industrial PC XT Serial Communications Cable Cat No 2706 NC14 B 3 C Message Display Worksheets D Application Notes Unsigned Integer Conversion 000 e ee eee eee D 1 toc vii Table of Contents toc viii Chapter Objectives Using this Manual Preface Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual You will learn about e Contents of this manual e Intended audience e Conventions used This manual will instruct you on how to install and use your Dataliner DLS display The manual is divided into the following chapters Chapter Title Purpose Preface Using this Manual Provides an overview of the manual 1 Introduction to the DL5 Describes the main features and operating capabilities of the DL5 2 Getting Started Provides instructions for the initial desktop setup along with a description of the menus and prompts 3 Entering New Messages Provides step by step instructions on
13. Chapter 3 describes how to enter messages The following message attribute settings are suggested to provide the clearest round robin functionality Line 1 line 2 or both lines can be selected as desired Scroll message can be selected as desired Wait time can be set as desired and will control how long a message is displayed before the DLS goes on to the next message Select Auto Clear to clear the screen after each message Otherwise you might have a portion of a two line message remaining on the DLS when a single line message follows Note The DL5 always clears the display when no inputs are on Auto Repeat has no function in Round Robin mode Flash Message can be selected as desired 4 Place the DLS in run mode Chapter Objectives Replacing a BCD Fault Code Display Chapter 1 1 Using the DL5 to Replace BCD Displays and Lookup Tables This chapter provides instructions on how to replace a 2 or 3 digit BCD numeric display and any associated lookup tables with a single DLS The first step in replacing a BCD display is to determine if your DLS has enough memory to store all of the BCD codes Typically a BCD display is used in conjunction with a lookup table If a code is displayed on the BCD display an operator will refer to a lookup table to determine the meaning of the code If you are going to replace a BCD display and lookup table with a DL5 you must make sure that the DLS can store the mea
14. Flash Message Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear MESSAGE NUMBER Auto Repeat Flash Message Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear MESSAGE NUMBER Auto Repeat Flash Message Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear MESSAGE NUMBER Auto Repeat Flash Message Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear Auto Repeat Flash Message Appendix C YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN 2706 UM001A US P C 2 Message Display Worksheets MESSAGE NUMBER DL5 Two Line Worksheet Use Both Use Line 1 Use Line 2 Scroll Mode Use Least MESSAGE NUMBER Wait Time Auto Clear Auto Repeat Flash Message Use Both Use Line 1 Use Line 2 Use Least Scroll Mode MESSAGE NUMBER Wait Time Auto Clear Auto Repeat Flash Message Use Both Use Line 1 Use Line 2 Use Least MESSAGE NUMBER Wait Time Auto Clear Auto Repeat Flash Message Use Both Use Line 1 Use Line 2 Scroll Mode Use Least 2706 UM0
15. once tightened connect the DLS chassis to your equipment ground Note The common terminal on the back of the DLS is not equipment ground The common terminal must be connected separately to your power supply common Careful wire routing helps reduce electrical noise Route all DLS wiring separately and away from all high voltage wiring 11S VAC or above Do not run the DLS wiring in the same conduit as any AC power wiring 115 VAC and above When high voltage wiring and the DL5 wiring must cross their intersection should be perpendicular In addition the data line wiring DO D15 should be routed away from transformers solenoids or other devices that are known to generate electrical noise EMI ATTENTION Fusing the DLS power wiring is important to protect both the power supply and the DL5 from damage should a short circuit occur Since the DLS has no fuses we recommend you use external fusing ATTENTION You must connect the common lead of the power source to the DLS Failure to connect the common lead may result in electrical shock In addition the common lead protects the DL5 from electrical noise Do not apply power to the display until all wiring to the DL5 is completed 2706 UM001A US P 12 2 Installation Instructions Mounting the DL5 2706 UM001A US P ATTENTION To avoid ground loops and damage to the equipment the same power supply must be used for the parallel port and the power input to the DLS You can moun
16. 2 12 24 VDC The common lead of the power source is connected to terminal 1 ATTENTION There are no fuses contained in the DLS Therefore we recommend that external fusing be used to avoid any possible damage to the DLS or power supply ATTENTION You must connect the common lead of the power source to the DLS Failure to connect the common lead may result in electrical shock In addition the common lead protects the DL5 from electrical noise Do not apply power to the display until all wiring to the DL5 is completed 2 Connect the communication lines from the host programmable controller computer or other controlling devices to the DLS parallel or serial ports ATTENTION The common for the parallel port should be the same common as the power source Note To ensure proper connection through the pull off terminals strain relief must be provided for all DLS wiring Troubleshooting Chart Problem DL5 does not power up Chapter 13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter provides general maintenance and troubleshooting instructions A troubleshooting chart is provided to aid you in determining the cause of a malfunction The table below lists the most common operating problems and possible solutions The DL5 does not contain user serviceable components Programming terminal or computer does not communicate with the DL5 Troubleshooting Chart Probable Causes Corrective Action s Reference 1 Loose or
17. Input Voltage 5 to 24 volts DC Voltage Levels for Positive Logic High Recognized 3 5 to 24 0 VDC Indeterminate 0 9 to 3 5 VDC Low Recognized 0 0 to 0 9 VDC Indeterminate 0 9 to 3 5 VDC Voltage Levels For Negative Logic Low Recognized 3 5 to 24 0 VDC Indeterminate 0 9 to 3 5 VDC High Recognized 0 0 to 0 9 VDC Indeterminate 0 9 to 3 5 VDC 2706 UM001A US P 14 2 Specifications Environmental 2706 UM001A US P Data Input Current typical per input 5 VDC 3 0 mA 12 VDC 7 3 mA 24 VDC 14 6 mA Serial Programming Port RS 232 Memory e 2K EEPROM 94 message blocks e 8K EEPROM 387 message blocks Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storing Temperature 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Humidity 5 to 95 No condensation NEMA NEMA Type 12 13 and 4 indoor use only panel mount Noise Susceptibility Passes ICS 2 230 showering arc noise immunity test Approximate Weight 1 5 lbs 0 68 kg Approximate Shipping Weight 3 0 Ibs 1 35 kg U L Listing Class 1 Division 2 Groups A B C D Hazardous Location CSA Certification Class 1 Division 2 Groups A B C D Hazardous Location Display Characteristics Programming Specifications 14 3 Character Height One line display 262 in 6 65 mm Two line display 216 in 5 5 mm Character Set Alphanumeric upper case only Characters Per Line 16 Character Type 66 99 Vacuum fluorescent 14 segmen
18. No response If you respond to a prompt by pressing the Y key followed by the Retrn key the message attribute is entered into the memory of the DL5 If you respond by pressing the N key followed by the Retrn key the next line selection option will be displayed The following sections describe what effect each option has on the displayed message 2706 UM001A US P 3 4 Entering New Messages 2706 UM001A US P USE BOTH Selecting the USE BOTH option will automatically display the message on both lines of the display as a line mode message A multi line message will display with the first line of the message on the first line of the display The next line of the message is displayed on the second line of the display If the message is longer than the number of lines of the display the DL5 will wait for the wait time and then show the remaining lines of the message USE LINE1 The USE LINE 1 option displays the message only on the first top line of the display Any messages present on the second line if any will remain intact USE LINE2 The USE LINE 2 option displays the message only on the second line of the display Any messages present on the first line of the display if any will remain intact USE LEAST The USE LEAST option displays the message on the least recently used line oldest line of information Any messages present on the other line of the displa
19. Your choice will often be based upon the format used by your controller Both the binary and BCD numbering systems allow you to address all 999 possible message numbers but vastly different maximum variable values The maximum variable value that can be input in binary or BCD run modes is shown below Run Mode Maximum Message Maximum Variable Value BCD 999 3 999 Binary 999 16 383 You must select which format best suits your needs and then select the run mode as described in Chapter 8 2706 UM001A US P 7 4 Using the Parallel Port Using Binary Data Input In the binary Run mode the DLS interprets data on terminals DO through D13 as binary data Terminals D14 and D15 are the strobe lines Terminal DO represents the least significant digit and D13 represents the most significant digit A data line may either be at ground level which represents a binary value of 0 or a data line may have a voltage present which represents a binary value of 1 The convention of having a voltage represent a value of 1 and ground representing a value of 0 is known as positive binary logic high true logic The opposite convention is known as negative binary logic low true logic You can set the DLS to accept either positive or negative logic high or low true refer to Chapter 8 The following table shows the value of each data line Selecting the binary data run mode is explained in Chapter 8 Binary Values of the Data Lines
20. after the first message block is entered The DLS will then move the cursor to the beginning of the next block of text For example if you wanted to enter the message Feed Conveyor Is On you would need at least two message blocks to enter the message First you would enter the first part of the message lt Feed Conveyor gt The DL5 will display FEED CONVEYOR You would then select the next message block by pressing the Ctrl and J keys The DLS will display You can now enter the second block of the message lt IS ON gt The DLS will display IS ON Note If you press the Ctrl and J keys simultaneously at the end of a message a blank message block at the end of the message will be created The blank message block will be displayed for the specified wait time This can cause apparent delays between messages when the display is in the run mode Do not type Ctrl J at the end of a message Now when the message is triggered a two line DLS will display the message FEED CONVEYOR IS ON After you have finished entering your message you can return to the EDIT prompt in one of two ways e You can press the Esc key three times e You can press the Ctrl and Q keys to select the quit function Embedding Numeric Variable Data in a Message Numeric variable data can be inserted in a message Refer to Chapter 9 which describes how to use the variable data feature
21. and Retrn keys in response to the SURE prompt The DLS displays POSITIVE N 3 Press the Y and Retrn keys in response to the POSITIVE prompt The DLS displays MEMORY LOST While Memory Lost is displayed the DLS is actually clearing the EEPROM Hitting any key such as Escape will not speed up this function Depending on the amount of the memory used and the size of the EEPROM 2 or 8 Kbytes it could take up to 30 seconds before Memory Lost is cleared and the display shows RUN The set autorun function allows you to set the autorun message number If the power to the DLS is interrupted while in the run mode the DLS will automatically enter the run mode when the power is reapplied The autorun message is the first message that the DLS displays when the DLS enters the run mode After the autorun message is displayed the DL5 resumes normal run mode operation If you press the Y and Retrn keys in response to the SET AUTORUN prompt the DLS displays NUMBER X Note X is the value of the last message number edited You can now enter the message number of the message that you want displayed when the DLS is powered up in the autorun mode Enter the autorun message number 0 999 and then press the Retrn key If no autorun message is desired enter a 0 zero After entering an autorun message number the DLS displays the RUN prompt 2706 UM001A US P 8 8 Special Fu
22. be in the range of 0 to 65535 Note The CTRL V command in Priority Round Robin and Numeric modes triggers messages not variables 2706 UM001A US P 9 4 Using the Variable Data Feature Parallel Port Strobe and Data The DLS uses the sixteen data lines DO through D15 to input both variable Bits data and message triggers Data lines DO through D13 transfer the fourteen data bits and data lines D14 and D15 are the two strobe lines The strobe lines indicate whether the data on the data lines is a message number or variable data There are four possible combinations of the two strobe lines The table below lists the four strobe combinations and the DL5 s interpretation of the strobe commands Strobe Commands IgnoreDataLines OFF OFF Variable Data ON OFF Message Number OFF ON Message Number ON ON Notice that if data line D15 is ON the DLS will interpret the data on the data lines as a message number regardless of the condition of data line D14 2706 UM001A US P Using the Variable Data Feature 9 5 Parallel Port Timing Requirements The following is an example of how the strobe commands are used In this example message 12 which contains a two digit variable is triggered The message that was entered for message 12 appears like this SPEED IS 4FPS First the controller sends the variable value BCD format for message 12 to the DLS Then the controller sends the trigger for messa
23. displayed ADDRESS xxx Run Mode Special Functions Special Functions 8 5 After you provide an address press Retrn and the DLS will display the beginning RUN prompt The run mode determines how the DLS will interpret the data present on the parallel port The DL5 is shipped in the numeric mode SET RUN MODE N To change or view the run mode selection respond to the SET RUN MODE prompt by pressing Y then Retrn The following appears on the display RUN MODE xx Where xx is the mnemonic for the last entered run mode Respond to the RUN MODE prompt with a two letter mnemonic The mnemonic that you provide determines which Run Mode is used The table below lists the run modes of the DL5 s parallel port After you provide a run mode mnemonic the DLS will return to the RUN prompt Once a run mode is selected the DLS will enter that run mode on default when power is cycled off then on If an invalid mnemonic is entered the previously selected run mode mnemonic is displayed Run Mode Mnemonic Description Priority PR Chapter 10 Round Robin RR Chapter 10 Binary BN Chapter 7 BCD BC Chapter 7 Numeric NM Chapter 7 2706 UM001A US P 8 6 Special Functions Debug Special Function 2706 UM001A US P The Debug special function is very valuable if you are having difficulty triggering messages properly in the run mode The debug function allows you to visually determin
24. each scan the DLS saves a copy of the data that was read If the next scan reads the same data the data is ignored This feature prevents multiple triggering of the same message The figure below illustrates a typical message trigger sequence Message 1 is triggered and then message 10 is triggered In this example the DLS is set to accept BCD formatted codes message or variable BCD Message Number Timing Example 110 ms Do 110 ms D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 lt t0 six ti t2 t3 gt 2706 UM001A US P 7 14 Using the Parallel Port 2706 UM001A US P The following are descriptions of what occurs during each of the four timing intervals t0 t1 t2 and t3 During tO the trigger for message No 1 and strobe line D15 to indicate message number are placed on the data lines During t1 the message trigger and strobe are kept unchanged at the parallel port for a minimum of 110 milliseconds During t2 the trigger for message No 10 and strobe line D15 to indicate message number are placed on the data lines and the trigger for message number 1 is removed During t3 the message trigger and strobe are kept unchanged at the parallel port for 110 milliseconds Chapter 8 Special Functions Chapter Objectives In this chapter you will learn how to set the electrical characteristics and operating mode of the parallel port use debug mode clear
25. example the following steps would be required to create the message SPEED IS FPS 1 Enter the following message SPEED IS 2 Enter the first variable digit by pressing the Ctrl and V keys 3 Press the key to enter the decimal point Notice that the decimal point requires a character position The decimal point becomes a part of the variable 4 Then enter the second variable digit by pressing Ctrl and V keys 5 Finish entering the message by typing F P S Note Use CTRL X to imbed variable digits with leading zeros CTRL V imbeds variable digits without leading zeros Use the CTRL V command to send data for display in Binary BCD Numeric Priority and Round Robin modes All values are decimal values The command has the following format Variable Variable DL5 Carriage GIRLY Data Backslash Position Backslash Address Return where Variable Data is 1 to 5 ASCII digits 0 65535 Variable Position is single ASCII digit value is ignored DLS Address is 1 to 3 ASCII digits 0 127 For example to send a value of 500 to a DLS with an address of 99 the following string would be sent ASCII y 5 0 0 1 9 9 M HEX 10 35 30 30 5C 31 5C 39 39 oD Note In Binary mode variable data can be in the range 0 to 16 383 In BCD mode variable data must be in the range 0 to 3999 In Round Robin Priority and Numeric modes variable data can
26. incorrect wiring to DL5 1 Check for proper wiring and that Chapter 12 TB2 connector TB2 is properly 2 Blown power supply fuse inserted 3 Bad power supply 2 Check external power supply N A fuse 3 Check power supply output 12 1 Baud rate of terminal or 1 Set Baud rate of terminal to 2 8 computer does not match the match the DL5 DL5 2 Incorrect connection cable 2 Check that the proper cable is 6 Appendix B being used 2706 UM001A US P 13 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Probable Causes Corrective Action s Reference Messages do not trigger properly 1 Parallel port voltages are not per 1 Check the voltage range of your 7 12 DL5 requirements controller outputs Messages are not displayed when 2 Serial Trigger Configure DIP 2 Check the setting of DIP switch 2 triggered switch SW1 1 is not in correct SW1 1 position 3 Configure your control systems 7 INVALID MSG is displayed on DL5 3 Message number is not present so message numbers are held on on the DL5 data lines for the the data lines for a minimum of required hold time 110 milliseconds 4 Strobe lines are not being set to 4 Configure your control system to 7 8 indicate message numbers set the data lines to indicate 5 Incorrect Run mode is selected message number 6 Messages being triggered do not 5 Set Run mode to match the type 8 exist INVALID MSG of output used by the control system Binary BCD etc 6 Pr
27. memory set the autorun message number Introducing the Special The special functions menu is accessed from the main menu You select the Functions Menu special functions by pressing the Y key then the Retrn key at the SPECIAL FUNC prompt You will then be shown a sequence of prompts for the five special functions To enter a special function you must press the Y key and then the Retrn key If you do not want to enter a particular special function press the Retrn key N is the default the DLS will then display the next prompt The five special functions are SET PORT SET RUN MODE DEBUG CLEAR MEMORY SET AUTORUN 2706 UM001A US P 8 2 Special Functions The figure below shows a flow chart of the Special Functions menu SPECIAL N FUNC Y Y Y N SET PORT N HIGH TRUE Y gt BAUD N ENTER lt 3 gt for 300 lt 12 gt for 1200 lt 96 gt for 9600 Retrn ADDRESS xxx Y SET RUN Y z MODE N gt RUN MODE N ENTER lt PR gt for Priority lt RR gt for Round Robin lt BN gt for Binary lt BC gt for BCD lt NM gt for Numeric Retrn Y DEBUG N Koy DEBUGGER gt ESC three times N y CLEAR Y a N MEMORY N g SURE N gt N YY POSITIVE N Neg yY MEMORY LOST gt y SET Y 5 AUTORUN N gt N
28. module Catalog No 1746 OW16 Any contact that does not have a leakage current while in the OFF state can be considered a hard contact device e Solid state DC outputs Solid state outputs do not have any mechanically operated contacts All switching functions in a solid state contact are done electronically Examples are PLC Modules Catalog No SLC Modules Catalog No Catalog No 1771 OB or OBD 1746 OV8 OV16 OV32 1746 OB8 OB 16 OB32 Catalog No 1746 OG16 The figure below illustrates how DC outputs can be used to trigger the DLS Connecting DC Outputs to the DL5 Data Lines DL5 Terminals DO D1 D2 D3 gt D15 TB2 1 COM Controlling O Of JO O DE Poder Device See i Contacts 2706 UM001A US P 7 12 Using the Parallel Port Determining Current Requirements For DC Outputs You must check to make sure that the DC outputs supplying the parallel port can supply enough current to handle the requirements of the DLS5 s parallel port The table below lists the current requirements for one DLS parallel port input Parallel Port Typical Requirements for DC Outputs 5V DC Input 3 0 mA To determine the total current requirements of the parallel port multiply the 24V DC Input number of inputs being used by the value f
29. phe Aa M One TO 208 Od Dt O OS Directs BCD digits to And sends the BCD number 456 fourth 3 character position If an invalid BCD digit is received the corresponding character position on the display will be blank If the number setting the decimal point is zero no decimal point is displayed When the decimal point is used it takes one character position on the display as shown in the examples You can update the numbers on the display without clearing the display or resetting all digits That is to change three digits of a number you send only those three digits along with the appropriate special instruction code the remaining digits are left unchanged Note If you are changing all the numbers on the display you should clear the entire display Using the Parallel Port 7 9 Example You want to change the number in the previous example from 123 456 to 123 789999 You would send data to the parallel port in the following sequence 1 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DO et ee a E a e O O gs Ag 0d l T Directs BCD digits to And sends the BCD number 789 overwrite the fourth 3 character position 2 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DO E ck a A e 1 i Directs BCD digits to And sends the BCD number 999 third 3 character position Note No le
30. port input circuit 7 2 power supply 7 13 Parallel port connecting DC outputs 7 12 connections 7 2 current requirements 7 12 data line values 7 4 inserting variable message data 9 4 strobe lines 7 4 timing requirements 7 13 Port parallel 1 2 serial 1 2 Power supply 12 4 Priority mode 1 2 10 1 10 6 Problems troubleshooting 13 1 Programming Multiple DL5s 3 11 Software 3 11 Programming Cables 2 3 Programming cables 6 1 Programming terminals 1 1 Prompt Mnemonic 2 8 Protocol Communications 2 3 serial port 6 3 R Reviewing memory available 4 2 messages 4 1 Round robin mode 1 2 10 1 10 2 RS 232 signals 6 2 Run mode 2 8 2 9 3 1 8 5 S Serial port connector 6 1 inserting variable message data 9 3 message trigger 6 3 pin assignments 6 2 protocol 6 3 variable data 6 4 Set port function 8 4 Software Programming 3 11 Special Function Mode 2 9 Special functions 8 2 debug mode 8 6 run mode 8 5 set autorun 8 7 set port 8 4 Specifications Display 14 3 display 14 3 electrical 14 1 Environmental 14 2 environmental 14 2 Strobe commands 9 4 Strobe lines 7 4 Index 3 Index T Terminal types 1 1 Timing requirements parallel port 7 13 Trigger serial port 6 3 Triggering messages 5 3 Troubleshooting 13 1 V Variable data 6 4 embedding 9 2 updating frequently 9 8 Voltage Input 2 2 W Wait time 3 5 Wire routing 12
31. 01A US P Wait Time Auto Clear Auto Repeat Flash Message Scroll Mode YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN YorN Appendix D Unsigned Integer to String Conversion 0000 GEQ Application Notes Serial protocol uses decimal values in the range of 0 to 65535 to send variable data Ctrl V command PLCs that do not support unsigned integers can only generate values in the range of 32768 to 32767 To send decimal values in the range used by the serial protocol use the following ladder logic This program converts a 16 bit signed integer to an unsigned ASCII decimal string The ASCII decimal string can then be used to generate serial commands for the DLS In this example the 16 bit integer is in N17 0 signed value 12264 unsigned value 53272 The conversion uses N17 1 and ST18 1 4 as temporary buffers The ASCII decimal string is returned in ST18 5 The conversion routine ladder logic is as follows Grtr Than or Eq A gt B Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 0 0 lt LES 0001 0002 Less Than or Eql A lt B Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 0 0 lt LES Less Than or Eql A lt B Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 5536 5536 l
32. 1 Wiring diagram 12 5 precautions 12 1 Worksheets C 1 Index 4 Index Index 5 Keys Pressed DL5 Edit Commands Command Function CTRL A Allows access to previously entered message attributes so they can be reviewed or changed CTRL C Centers a message on the display CTRL D Deletes a single message block CTRL E Erases an entire message CTRL F Shows the number of message blocks that are not programmed free CTRL H Moves the cursor one character position to the left CTRL I Inserts a message block between two previously entered message blocks CTRL J Creates a new message block after previously entered message blocks or moves the cursor one message block towards the end of a message CTRL K Moves the cursor one message block towards the beginning of a message CTRL L Moves the cursor one position to the right CTRL Q Exits the edit mode with save CTRL R Runs a message in the edit mode CTRL V Imbeds a single digit variable ina message Displays the data without leading zeros CTRL X Imbeds a single digit variable in a message with leading Zeros Reach us now at www rockwellautomation com Wherever you need us Rockwell Automation brings together leading brands in industrial automation including Allen Bradley controls Reliance Electric power transmission products Dodge mechanical power transmission compone
33. 21 or T50 IBM AT Cable Terminal IBM AT amp i Allen Bradley 6121 or T50 Terminal DL5 Serial Port Female or IBM AT amp Compatible Serial Port Compatibles Serial DB 9 Connector Female DB 9 Connector Communications Cable Cat No pep 1 gt 1 DCD 2706 NC13 wo e 2 RXD RXD 3 3 TXD DTR 4 4 DTR COM 5 5 COM DSR 6 6 DSR RTS 7 7 RTS CTS 8 L 8 CTS EEEE Chassis Ground Gender specified is for cable connectors 2706 UM001A US P Cabling Diagrams B 3 Allen Bradley 6120 or Allen Bradley 6120 or Industrial PC XT Cable Industrial PC XT Serial DL5 Serial Port Female Communications Cable Cat DB 9 Connector No 2706 NC14 n RXD 3 DTR 4 COM 5 DSR 6 RTS 7 CTS 8 Gender specified is for cable connectors 8 DCD 3 RXD 2 TXD 9 DTR 7 COM 6 DSR 4 RTS 5 CTS Allen Bradley Serial Port Female DB 9 Connector 1 Chassis Ground 2706 UM001A US P B 4 Cabling Diagrams 2706 UM001A US P MESSAGE NUMBER Message Display Worksheets DL5 One Line Worksheet Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear MESSAGE NUMBER Auto Repeat Flash Message Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear MESSAGE NUMBER Auto Repeat Flash Message Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear MESSAGE NUMBER Auto Repeat Flash Message Scroll Mode Wait Time Auto Clear MESSAGE NUMBER Auto Repeat
34. 220 milliseconds This assumes a normal sequence of events to enter variables and message numbers e Send a variable 110 milliseconds e Send a message number 110 milliseconds e Send a variable 110 milliseconds e Send a message number etc 110 milliseconds Note PLC program scan time must be added to the 110 millisecond data hold time in the PLC program to assure that data is on the DLS parallel port for 110 milliseconds Chapter 10 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights Chapter Objectives This chapter shows you how to replace up to 16 pilot lights with a single DLS Descriptions of both the priority and round robin operating modes are provided Description of Input Modes The DLS has 2 modes of operation which allow you to replace pilot lights e Round Robin input mode while in the round robin mode of operation the DLS will look at the sixteen data lines as individual inputs Each of the inputs is like the input wire to an individual pilot light When a data line to the DLS is triggered a message corresponding to that data line is displayed e Priority input mode the priority input mode is similar to the round robin input mode except that each of the data lines is assigned a priority in relation to the other data lines Note These pilot light operating modes do not support variable data within a message Pilot lights are typically used in one of two ways 1 Pilot lights can be used as status i
35. Ctrl J This command moves the cursor one message block towards the end of the message If the cursor is already at the last message block in a message the command will create a new message block directly after the previous message block You select the forward one message block command by pressing the Ctrl and J keys Note Do not type Ctrl J after the final message block has been entered A blank message block will be created and displayed as part of the message 2706 UM001A US P 4 4 Reviewing and Editing Messages Deleting a Character Deleting a Message Block 2706 UM001A US P Back One Message Block Ctrl K This command moves the cursor one message block towards the beginning of the message If the cursor is already at the first message block in the message the DLS will ignore the command You select the back one message block command by pressing the Ctrl and K keys You can delete a character by typing in a new character directly over the old character If you want to delete a character and replace it with a blank space use the SPACE key You can delete an entire message block by pressing the SPACE key repeatedly until all of the characters are replaced with blank spaces However the message block will not be deleted from memory You can delete an entire block of a message by pressing the Ctrl and D keys The delete message block command will delete all 16 characters in a message block After you d
36. EPEAT function will only work with message triggers that are in either binary or Binary Coded Decimal BCD format The function will not work when the DLS is in the round robin or priority mode of operation Flash Message Option The last prompt determines whether or not the message flashes FLASH MESSAGE Selecting the FLASH MESSAGE option will cause the message to flash once per second while it is being displayed After you respond to the FLASH MESSAGE prompt the DL5 will display a flashing cursor You can now enter a message Entering New Messages 3 7 Default Values for Message Attributes Entering a Message All of the message attributes have default values The first time you enter a message into a new DLS or one which has had its memory cleared the DLS specifies a default value From then on the default values for a new message are the same as the previous message you entered This feature allows you to quickly enter a number of messages when all of the messages have the same or similar attributes After you have specified all the attributes for a message you can now enter the actual message The DL5 stores messages in blocks of 16 characters A message may be more than one block in length The number of blocks that comprise a message is limited only by the amount of memory available After you have specified a message s attributes the DLS will inform you that a new message can be entered by flashing an
37. Input 2 Not Used LgL as oo0oo0o0o0 oo0oo0o0 2706 UM001A US P J GUGU T VV VV O g O N o E RS 232 worl ana N oo PARALLEL PORT 5 24 VD Step 2 Make sure the Serial Trigger Configure switch is set to Configure down Getting Started 2 3 Step 3 Connect the programming device communications cable Attach one end of the communications cable to an Allen Bradley Industrial Terminal a DTE Terminal or computer Since there are variations between the connections required refer to the following guidelines e If you are using an Allen Bradley Industrial Terminal connect the D type connector on the communications cable Catalog No 2706 NC15 to port B on the terminal e Ifyou are using a DTE type CRT terminal connect the 2706 NC15 communications cable to the computer communications port on the terminal The computer communications port is usually labeled Main EIA or RS 232 Do not use the terminals labeled Remote Printer or Auxiliary e Ifyou are using a DEC VT52 VT100 or VT101 connect a Catalog Number 2706 NC12 cable to the Main or RS 232 port e Ifyou are using a computer and DLS offline software connect the appropriate programming cable to the COM1 serial communication port of the computer N
38. Run Mode press Esc three times answer N to RUN and press Retrn 2 Press the Y and Retrn keys to enter the edit mode The DLS will display NUMBER 0 3 Enter the message number of the message that you want to edit and then press the Retrn key The DL5 will then display a portion of the message you want to edit You can now edit the message using the edit commands All editing activity occurs at the cursor position To edit a message you must first position the cursor at the characters that are to be changed The following commands are used to position the cursor Forespace Ctrl L This command moves the cursor one character position to the right You select the forespace command by pressing the Ctrl and L keys If the cursor is already at the last character position the cursor will move to the first character position on the left side of the display Note Many types of terminals have a forward arrow key This key will often generate the Ctrl L command Backspace Ctrl H This command moves the cursor one character position to the left You select the backspace command by pressing the Ctrl and H keys If the cursor is already at the first character position in the message the cursor will move to the last character position Note Many types of terminals have a back arrow or a BACKSPACE key Both of these keys will often generate the Ctrl H command Forward One Message Block
39. S P A 2 ASCII Character Set 2706 UM001A US P Appendix B Cabling Diagrams Abbreviations The following table describes the abbreviations used in this appendix Abbreviation Signal CTS Clear to Send DCD Data Carrier Detect DSR Data Set Ready DTR Data Terminal Ready COM Signal Common RI Ring Indicator RTS Request to Send RXD Received Data TXD Transmitted Data Allen Bradley T3 Terminal Allen Bradley T3 Cable Serial Communications Cable DL5 Serial Port Female Allen Bradley T3 Terminal Male Catalog No 2706 NC15 DB 9 Connector DB 25 Connector DCD 1 8 DCD TXD 2 3 TXD RXD 3 2 RXD DTR 4 20 DTR COM 5 7 COM DSR 6 6 DSR RTS 7 4 RTS CTS 8 5 CTS weet ae 8s 1 Chassis Ground Gender specified is for cable connectors 2706 UM001A US P B 2 Cabling Diagrams Allen Bradley 1745 145 Allen Bradley 1745 145 VT100 IBM XT Cable Terminal VT100 or IBM XT amp Allen Bradley 1745 145 Terminal Compatibles Serial DL5 Serial Port Female VT100 or IBM XT Serial Port Communications Cable Cat DB 9 Connector Female DB 25 Connector DCD 1 ie 8 DCD No 2706 NC12 ep B HD RXD 3 a 2 RXD DTR 4 iz 20 DTR COM 5 on 7 COM DSR 6 i 6 DSR RTS 7 pa ost 4 RTS CTS 8 _ 5 CTS RI 9 22 RI ieee ae EEG 1 Chassis Ground Gender specified is for cable connectors Allen Bradley 6121 or T50 Allen Bradley 61
40. S will then interpret any serial data as a message trigger command To exit the serial triggering run mode Move the DIP switch SW1 1 to the Down configure position lta Configure Not Used Down i m 1 2 SWI This switches the DL5 from the run to edit mode The operation of the serial port changes from serial message triggering to programming The following is displayed after exiting the serial triggering mode RUN With the DIP switch in the Configure position any serial data is interpreted as a menu or edit command Run Mode 5 3 Description of Run Mode In the run mode the DLS waits for the host to send message triggers and or variable data The DLS receives message triggers and variable data through either the parallel or serial port The serial and parallel ports cannot be active at the same time The Serial Trigger Configure DIP switch determines the active port Serial Trigger position serial port Configure position parallel port When a message trigger is received the DL5 searches its memory for the selected message inserts any imbedded variables and then displays the message If another message trigger is sent to the DLS before the first message s wait time has expired the DLS stores the message trigger in a message buffer The capacity of the message buffer is one message Refer to the following example which shows how the message buffer operates 1 The host
41. UMBER xxx gt N ENTER lt Message Number gt Return Y RUN 2706 UM001A US P Entering the Special Functions Menu Special Functions 8 3 To enter the special functions menu follow the steps below 1 Make sure the RUN prompt is displayed RUN Note To get the RUN prompt from the run mode press Esc three times From Edit mode it is also necessary to answer N to EDIT and SPECIAL FUNC 2 Press the N and Retrn keys The DL5 displays EDIT 3 Press the N and Retrn keys The DL5 displays SPECIAL FUNC 4 Press the Y and Retrn keys to enter the Special Functions menu The DLS displays SET PORT N The set port prompt is the first special function To enter the set port function press the Y and Retrn keys To enter one of the other four special functions press the Retrn key until the special function that you want is displayed N is the default 2706 UM001A US P 8 4 Special Functions SET PORT Special Function 2706 UM001A US P The set port function allows you to set the following parallel and serial port parameters e positive or negative logic high true or low true of the parallel port e baud rate 300 1200 or 9600 of the RS 232 serial port e address of the DLS for serial triggering You enter the set port function by pressing the Y and Retrn keys in response to the SET PORT prompt After sel
42. US P 9 2 Using the Variable Data Feature Creating Messages with Embedded Variable Data 2706 UM001A US P You can program variable data within a message while the message is being created in the edit mode To embed one digit of a variable press the Ctrl key and V keys simultaneously at the location in the message where the variable digit is to appear The Ctrl and V command will insert a caret in the message For example Assume that the following message is being entered THE COUNT IS To embed a single digit of a variable press the Ctrl and V keys The DL5 will display the location of the variable in the message THE COUNT IS Up to five single digit variables only four variables allowed with BCD format can be embedded in a message The embedded variables do not have to be in consecutive positions in a message For example The following message has been entered the DLS is set to accept BCD formatted data AAOF 4BAD If the number 1050 is transferred to the DL5 and the message is triggered the DLS will display 10 OF 50 BAD Embedding a Decimal Point Sending Variable Data Through the Serial Port Using the Variable Data Feature 9 3 You can display numbers which have decimal points The decimal point is inserted just like any other character and it takes up one full character space Insert a decimal point before or after the CTRL V by typing For
43. ading zero blanking is performed in the numeric mode however individual digits for DO through D11 can be blanked by setting the input for that digit to a non BCD value greater than 9 2706 UM001A US P 7 10 Using the Parallel Port Numeric Mode and Autorun Message 2706 UM001A US P Using a two line DLS the numeric mode can display an autorun message on line two in addition to the numeric data on line one The autorun message is selected as described in Chapter 8 It should be programmed to appear on line two with autoclear set to NO Each time the display enters the run mode or is powered up the autorun message will appear on line two The numeric data being sent will appear on line one Example 6 8 9 2 3 1 71 4 4 5 TIEMI P PIIRI ES S IP E E D This autorun message serves as a legend or label for the numeric variables When using the numeric mode data must be held on the parallel port for 110 milliseconds see page 7 13 Using the Parallel Port 7 11 Using DC Outputs to Trigger the There are two types of DC outputs DL5 e Hard contact outputs Hard contact outputs contain mechanically operated contacts Examples of hard contact outputs include relays push buttons limit switches and contact output modules such as Allen Bradley s PLC module Catalog No 1771 OW or SLC
44. al cycle time for a variable data transfer and message trigger is a minimum of 220 milliseconds A cycle time of 220 milliseconds allows you to update a variable approximately 4 times per second Using the Variable Data Feature 9 7 Suggestions on Using the Variable Data Feature Message attribute settings are important to the proper functioning of the variable data feature Refer to Chapter 3 for review of message attributes The following message attribute settings are recommended Line Selection recommendations e Do not use the scroll mode when variables are within a message The message should appear as one or two lines e Limit each message to one screen 16 characters if a one line message 32 characters if a two line message Wait Time recommendation e Set the wait time of a variable message to zero to allow for the fastest update of the variable Auto Clear recommendation e Set auto clear to NO Auto Repeat recommendation e Do not use the auto repeat display option for messages that contain variable data If the auto repeat display option is selected the DLS will resample the data lines for variable data each time the specified message wait time has expired Your controller cannot send variable data for a new message trigger until the auto repeat message is halted You can halt the display of an auto repeat message by triggering a programmed blank message number Note A blank message is one which has been crea
45. as being displayed prior to the Ctrl F function The table below lists the commands available for your use Use this table as a quick reference for the DL5 commands DL5 Edit Commands Keys Command Function Pressed so they can be reviewed or changed Ctrl C Centers a message on the display Ctrl D Deletes a single message block Ctrl E Erases an entire message Ctrl F Shows the number of free message blocks remaining Ctrl H Moves the cursor one character position to the left Ctrl I Inserts a message block between two previously entered message blocks Ctrl J Creates a new message block after previously entered message blocks or moves the cursor one message block towards the end of the message Ctrl K Moves the cursor one message block towards the beginning of the message Ctrl L Moves the cursor one character position to the right Ctrl Q Exits the edit mode with save Ctrl R Runs a message in the edit mode Ctrl V Embeds a single digit variable in a message Displays the data without leading zeros Ctrl X Imbeds a single digit variable in a message with leading zeros Selecting a Message to Edit Moving the Cursor Reviewing and Editing Messages 4 3 To edit a previously entered message perform the following steps 1 Make sure the following prompt is displayed EDIT Note To get to the EDIT prompt from the
46. asterisk shaped cursor Note You can edit the message being entered or any previously entered message by using the edit commands Chapter 4 describes how to use the edit commands You can now enter your message As you type notice that the cursor moves towards the right side of the display as characters are entered If the cursor reaches the first character segment on the right the next character that you enter will position the cursor back at the first character segment on the left For example a new message is to be entered on a two line DLS display 16 characters in a block The DLS will position the cursor at the first character position on the left If the message lt Motor Starter gt is entered the display will appear like this MOTOR STARTER If the number lt 1 gt is entered at the last character position the cursor will move to the first character segment on the left The display will appear like this OTOR STARTER 1 2706 UM001A US P 3 8 Entering New Messages 2706 UM001A US P If you would enter any additional characters the original characters would be overwritten with new characters If you would type in lt Allen Bradley gt the message would appear like this ALLEN BRADLEY 1 If you want to enter a message that is comprised of more than 16 characters one block in length you must press the Ctrl and J keys simultaneously
47. blem or prompt an operator The Bulletin 2706 DLS Series Dataliner Message Display DLS is available with two display options e One line display 16 characters e Two line display 16 characters per line Note The operation of the one and two line displays is similar The few exceptions are noted in this manual You can use a variety of devices to program the DLS e The Allen Bradley line of industrial terminals T1 through T4 e Most DTE type dumb terminals e DEC VT100 VT101 terminals e IBM compatible computers including Allen Bradley RAC6000 industrial computers using the DLS offline programming software Catalog No 2706 NP5 e The 16 character display can show a wide variety of characters and symbols including Uppercase letters Punctuation 2706 UM001A US P 1 2 Introduction to the DL5 Main Features 2706 UM001A US P Serial or Parallel Triggering Stored messages can be triggered by sending messages to the DLS serial or parallel ports Both the serial and parallel ports cannot be used at the same time The Serial Trigger Configure DIP switch SW1 1 on the back of the DLS determines which port is used for triggering DC Input The parallel port of the DL5 accepts 5 24 volts DC DL5s are powered by 12 24 volts DC Round Robin Mode The round robin mode allows you to replace up to sixteen pilot lights that are being used as status indicators with a single DLS display Instead of yo
48. block command was pressed For example assume that the DLS contains the following message which is stored in two separate message blocks CONVEYOR BELT HAS STOPPED Assume that the cursor is positioned at the first character in the first message block The DLS display will appear like this ONVEYOR BELT Note The cursor does not have to be in the first character position If the Ctrl and I keys are now pressed a new message block will be created after the first message block The DLS will display If the message lt IN SHIPPING gt is entered in the new message block the message would now contain three message blocks CONVEYOR BELT IN SHIPPING HAS STOPPED You can quickly delete an entire message from memory by pressing the Ctrl and E keys The command will erase all of the message blocks contained in a message For example assume that the DLS contains the following message which is stored in two message blocks HOPPER 2 IS EMPTY Assume that the cursor is positioned at the first character position in the second message block The DLS display will appear like this S EMPTY If the Ctrl and E keys are now pressed the DLS will first display SURE Next the Y and Retrn keys must be pressed to confirm that the message is to be deleted The DLS will delete the message and then display EDIT
49. controller sends a message trigger for message number 27 to the DL5 The DL5 removes the message trigger from the message buffer and displays message number 27 Control System CPCCA DL5 Message Trigger 5 Message Buffer Message 27 H 27 Sent a 27 is displayed PLU LI N 2 While the DLS is displaying message number 27 the DLS receives a message trigger for message number 18 The message trigger is stored in the message buffer Control System A v Message 27 TH Racoso SEERA Message Buffer Message Trigger g gt is still displayed its wait a 18 Sent time has not expired g LLL LU LIE AL I 3 The DLS receives an additional message trigger for message number 45 while message number 27 is still displayed Since the message buffer already contains a message trigger the trigger for message number 45 is ignored Control System OH 4H DL5 Message Trigger o pa Buffer Message 27 K 45 Sent 8 is displayed Be UL Message 45 Ignored Buffer is Full 2706 UM001A US P 5 4 Run Mode 4 After the DLS completes the display of message number 27 the DL5 removes the message trigger for message number 18 from t
50. cted to peripheral equipment you should be familiar with computer communication terminology The following conventions are used e Messages displayed on the DLS are shown inside a rectangular box EDIT e A symbol or word in brackets represent a single key that you should press These include keys such as A or Retrn e Since the DLS can be programmed with a variety of terminals the printing on your terminal keyboard may be different than the symbol or word indicated in brackets In this manual we use Retrn to specify the carriage return function of the keyboard On your keyboard this may correspond to the Enter or lt keys e Angle brackets lt gt are used when you are to enter variable data For example lt message number gt means you are to enter a message number at that point e In the following chapters we refer to the Dataliner DL5 Series Message Display as the DLS Chapter Objectives Overview Chapter 1 Introduction to the DL5 This chapter briefly describes some of the key features and operating capabilities of the DL5 If you require more detailed information refer to the section of the manual that describes the use of the feature or operating capability The DLS stores messages of varying length within its own memory The stored messages are displayed when the DLS receives a command from your control system The messages can be used to show a status condition help diagnose a pro
51. de press Esc three times answer N to RUN and press Retrn 2 Press the Y and Retrn keys to enter the edit mode The DLS will display NUMBER 0 3 Enter the message number of the message you want to review and then press the Retrn key The DLS5 will display the first block of the message 4 Press the Ctrl and R keys simultaneously The DLS will then display the message as it would appear with all its selected attributes 5 After displaying the message the DL5 will return to showing a portion of the message The DLS is still in the edit mode You can now edit the message using the techniques described in this chapter or you can exit the edit mode by pressing the Ctrl and Q keys simultaneously The DLS returns to the EDIT prompt 2706 UM001A US P 4 2 Reviewing and Editing Messages Displaying the Amount of Memory Remaining 2706 UM001A US P You can command the DLS to display the amount of memory message blocks remaining for new messages or additions to existing messages To display the number of message blocks remaining press the Ctrl and F keys simultaneously while the display is in the edit mode showing part of a message The DLS will display FREE SPACE 0020 The number that is displayed is the number of message blocks remaining Each message block can contain 16 characters After two seconds the DLS will automatically return to the same block of the message that w
52. e controller and then displays the appropriate message or data 2 EDIT Answering Yes to Edit allows you to create new messages or modify old messages 3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The special functions selection allows you to access special routines such as debug or memory clear functions It also allows set up of the parallel and serial ports as well as selection of a run mode Answering Y to one of these main menu prompts will allow access to additional prompts pertaining to that selection If you press the N No key and then the Retrn key the prompt for the next main menu selection will be displayed Refer to the following flow chart of the main menu Main Menu Flow Chart Initial Power Up NUMERIC MODE Displays current run mode 0000 y Press ESC ESC ESC V 5 RUN Press Y gt You are now in RUN Mode Refer to Chapter 5 Vv Press N V FDIS gt Press Y gt You are now in the EDIT mode Refer to Chapters 3 and 4 Press N SPECIAL FUNG gt Press y gt You are now in SPECIAL FUNCTIONS mode Refer to Chapter 8 Press N 2706 UM001A US P 2 10 Getting Started Returning to the Main Menu Using the Control Key 2706 UM001A US P Most functions except Run will return you to the main menu when they have been completed However you can return to the main menu at any time by simply pressing the Esc key three consecutive t
53. e decimal values The command has the following format Message DL5 Carriage eee Number Backslash Address Return where Message Number is a decimal value in the range 1 999 DL5 Address is a decimal value in the range of 0 127 For example to trigger Message 123 on a DLS with an address of 10 the following string would be sent ASCII AT 1 2 3 1 0 AM HEX 14 31 32 33 5C 31 30 oD Note If you need to trigger messages Round Robin and Numeric modes with a PLC that does not support unsigned integers refer to the application note in Appendix D Note If the DL5 is in serial trigger mode and you attempt to download messages using the offline programming software data corresponding to a message trigger command will be executed 2706 UM001A US P 6 4 Using the Serial Port 2706 UM001A US P Variable Data CTRL V Use the CTRL V command to send data for display in Binary BCD Numeric Priority and Round Robin modes All values are decimal values The command has the following format Variable Variable DL5 Carriage OTRE Data Backslash Position Backslash Address Return where Variable Data is 1 to 5 ASCII digits 0O 65535 Variable Position is single ASCII digit value is ignored DLS Address is 1 to 3 ASCII digits 0 127 For example to send a value of 500 to a DLS with an address of 99 the following string would be sent
54. e whether or not a voltage is applied to a DLS data line If you respond to the DEBUG prompt by pressing the Y and Retrn keys the DLS displays the status of the data lines 0000010000010011 The debug mode display consists of sixteen characters ones and zeros This display represents the condition of the sixteen data lines The character on the far left represents data line D15 and the character on the right represents data line DO If you have set the parallel port for negative logic a voltage on a data line will be represented by a 0 If positive logic is selected a voltage on a data line will be represented by a 1 For example assume that a debug mode display appears like this 0000100001100100 If positive logic has been selected the above display would indicate that there is a voltage present on data lines D2 D5 D6 and D11 If negative logic has been selected the above display would indicate that there is a voltage present on data lines DO D1 D3 D4 D7 D8 D9 D10 D12 D13 D14 and D15 To exit the debug mode press the Esc key three times CLEAR MEMORY Special Function SET AUTORUN Special Function Special Functions 8 7 The clear memory special function clears all messages from the DLS EEPROM memory To clear the DL5 memory perform the following steps 1 Press the Y and Retrn keys in response to the CLEAR MEMORY prompt The DLS displays SURE N 2 Press the Y
55. ecting the set port function the first prompt that the DLS displays HIGH TRUE Y If you answer Y the default to the high true input option the DLS will interpret the voltages on the data lines as positive logic signals If you answer N to the high true option negative logic is selected If positive logic is selected e A voltage on a data line is interpreted as an ON logic 1 true condition e The absence of voltage on a data line is interpreted as an OFF logic 0 false condition If negative logic is selected e A voltage on a data line is interpreted as an OFF logic 0 false condition e The absence of voltage on a data line is interpreted as an ON logic 1 true condition Note If possible we recommend that you configure your system so that in a normal operating condition as few as possible input lines have a voltage applied to them This will keep the DLS at a lower operating temperature and extend its life The next prompt that you must respond to is Baud 3 12 96 96 The present baud rate is the default value Enter the desired baud rate 3 for 300 12 for 1200 and 96 for 9600 The baud rate changes immediately The DLS is shipped with a baud rate of 9600 baud Once the baud rate is changed the baud rate of your programming device must also be changed to match the DL5 before programming editing of the DL5 can continue After specifying a baud rate the current address is
56. eger to String Source 0 0 lt Dest ST18 3 ACN String Concatenate Source A ST18 2 Source B ST18 3 Dest ST18 2 0008 0009 0010 0011 Application Notes AIC Integer to String Source N17 3272 lt Dest ST18 4 LES ACN t Less Than A lt B String Concatenate Source A N17 1 Source A ST18 1 3272 lt ST18 2 Source B 1000 Dest ST18 1 1000 lt LES ACN t Less Than A lt B String Concatenate Source A N17 0 Source A ST18 1 12264 lt Source B ST18 4 Source B 0 Dest ST18 5 0 lt RET Return C END D 3 2706 UM001A US P D 4 Application Notes Generate DL5 Variable Data Ctrl V Command 0000 The conversion routine generates a DLS Ctrl V command In this example the 16 bit signed integer is in N17 0 the V is in ST13 9 and IM1274M M is in ST13 10 The ladder program below converts the integer to an unsigned ASCII string using the previous conversion program U 6 and then creates the Ctrl V serial command string in ST13 20 This command can then be sent out to the DLS Variable A CTALEV Data Backslash Variable Position Backslash DL5 Address Carriage Return For example Send 53272 to DLS with address of 127 ASCH V 5 3 2 7 2 1 1 2 HEX 16h 35h 33h 32h 37h 32h 5Ch 35h 5Ch 31h 32h 37h ODh To Pre
57. elete a message block the DLS will then display one of three items e If you deleted the first message block in a multiple block message the DL5 will display the second block of the message e If you deleted any message block other than the first message block in a multiple block message the DLS will display the previous message block e If you deleted the only message block in a single block message the entire message is deleted and the DLS will display the EDIT prompt For example assume that the DLS contains the following message which is stored in three separate message blocks PRESSURE IN RESERVOIR TANK IS NORMAL Assume the cursor is positioned at the first character in the second message block The DL5 display will appear like this ESERVOIR TANK If the Ctrl and D keys are now pressed the message block RESERVOIR TANK will be deleted The message now contains just two message blocks PRESSURE IN IS NORMAL The DL5 displays the message block that was preceding the deleted message block RESSURE IN Inserting a Message Block Deleting an Entire Message Reviewing and Editing Messages 4 5 You can insert a message block if free message blocks are available between two previously existing message blocks by pressing the Ctrl and I keys The new message block is inserted after the message block that was being displayed when the insert message
58. er supply e An Allen Bradley Industrial Terminal Catalog No 1770 T1 through 1770 T4 a Data Terminal Equipment DTE type RS 232 dumb terminal a DEC VT52 VT100 or VT101 terminal e Personal computer with DLS offline programming software e Programming cable Note The terminal or host computer must initially operate with the following protocol e 9600 baud rate e 8 data bits e no parity e 1 stop bit This is required for initial communications with the DLS After initial hook up change the baud rate using the DL5 menu 2706 UM001A US P 2 2 Getting Started Initial Desktop Setup To setup the DLS perform the following steps Step 1 Connect DC power to the DC line terminals TB2 on the back of the DLS Note The input voltage must be between 12 and 24 volts DC ATTENTION To avoid system ground loops the same power supply must be used for the parallel port and the power input for the DLS The terminals are labeled as shown below For additional power supply requirements refer to the specifications listed in Chapter 14 DC Line Terminals Configure Serial Trigger Switch Configure Serial Trigger Switch 1 SW 1 i J Not Used E Not Used Enables Serial Trigger Configure m m UP UP Serial Trigger DOWN m DOWN Configure 1 2 1 2 COMMON 12 24V DC cal 12 TB2 sw 12 1 COM 1 Serial Trigger Configure fap SW 2 12 24V DC
59. er the DLS and to supply the parallel port data lines must meet the following specifications Supply Voltage 12 24 VDC Ripple 5 of input voltage p p max Noise 5 of input voltage p p max Supply Current 12 VDC 250 mA operating 300 mA inrush 24 VDC 125 mA operating 300 mA inrush Parallel Port 17 inputs maximum 5 VDC 3 0 mA per input typical 12 VDC 7 3 mA per input typical 24 VDC 14 6 mA per input typical Fusing External fusing should be provided After the DLS has been mounted the necessary wiring can be connected to the DLS The following figure illustrates the terminal connections located on the back of the DLS Perform the following steps to connect wiring to the DLS 2706 UM001A US P Installation Instructions 12 5 Wiring the DL5 Rear View Switch 1 SW 1 l o Enables Serial Trigger Configure Configure Serial Trigger Not Used i Not Used UP Serial Trigger DOWN Configure 7 7 P DOWN m m 1 2 atom Not Used DC Line Terminals 12 TB2 Swi 12 1 COM 1 Serial Trigger Configure g Wa sw 2 12 24V DC Input 2 Not Used TB2 Terminals 1 2 COMMON ee DL5 Power Terminals 45 4y pc
60. erial Cable Description Catalog Number 2706 NC12 Personal computers with 25 pin female communication port connector DEC VT52 VT100 or VT101 terminals Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers 2706 NC13 Personal computers with 9 pin female communication port connector IBM AT and compatible Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers 2706 NC14 Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers PC XT 2706 NC15 Allen Bradley Industrial Terminals T1 through T4 25 pin male connector See Appendix B for cable diagrams and descriptions 2706 UM001A US P 6 2 Using the Serial Port RS 232 Signals 2706 UM001A US P The DLS s RS 232 port uses Transmit Data signal Receive Data signal and Signal Common The Clear To Send Data Carrier Detect and Data Set Ready pins are tied high 12V by the DLS allowing direct connection of the DLS to terminals or computers requiring a request to send signal No jumpers at the terminal or computer connector should be required Pin Number Signal Name Signal Mnemonic Signal Type 1 Data Carrier DCD Output 2 Transmit TXD Output 3 Receive Data RXD Input 4 Data Terminal Ready DTR Input 5 Signal Common COM 6 Data Set Ready DSR Output 7 Request to Send RTS Input 8 Clear to Send CTS Output 9 Ring Indicator RI Output Data Carrier Detect Pin 1 Indicates that a continuous frequency capable of being modulated or impressed
61. explained in Chapter 8 BCD Values of the Data Lines Data Line Value When On Data Line Value When On True True DO 1 D8 100 D1 2 D9 200 D2 4 D10 400 D3 8 D11 800 D4 10 D12 1 000 D5 20 D13 2 000 D6 40 D14 Strobe Line D7 80 D15 Strobe Line Control functions of the strobe lines are the same for BCD data input as for binary data input For example assume the following logic positive logic levels appear on the data lines Data Line DO D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 Logic Level 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Value 1 0 4 0 0 0 40 0 100 0 0 0 1000 0 0 0 Adding the values of the individual data lines provides the value being entered in this example 1 145 Again D14 is high voltage present and D15 is low ground level so this number is interpreted as variable data 2706 UM001A US P 7 6 Using the Parallel Port Logic Levels 2706 UM001A US P The DLS s parallel port accepts DC inputs of 0 24 volts These input voltages can be used to trigger messages or transfer variable numeric data The DLS interprets the voltages that are present on the data lines as either a High or Low condition There is also a third state which should be avoided an in between or indeterminate state The indeterminate state occurs when the input voltage is between the High voltage range and the Low voltage range The voltage ranges that the DLS inter
62. ge 12 The figure below illustrates the timing of the data transfer and message trigger BCD Message Number Timing Example 110 ms bo 110 ms D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 lt t0 gt t1 The following describes what occurs during each of the timing intervals t0 During tO the variable data 35 and strobe line D14 to indicate variable data is set on the data lines tl During t1 the value of 35 and strobe line D14 are maintained for 110 milliseconds t2 During t2 the message number 12 is placed on the data lines and D15 is set to indicate a message number D14 is reset t3 During t3 the message number 12 and strobe line D15 are maintained for 110 milliseconds The timing example previous page shows the minimum hold time 110 milliseconds that is required for each step of the variable data transfer and message trigger 2706 UM001A US P 9 6 Using the Variable Data Feature 2706 UM001A US P Note The PLC program scan time must be added to the hold time If the scan time is 10 milliseconds then the minimum data hold time in the PLC program should be 120 milliseconds to make sure data is held at the DLS for the minimum 110 milliseconds To summarize the timing requirements e Data and strobes are set all at once e Once data and strobe lines are set they must remain unchanged for a minimum of 110 milliseconds e The tot
63. ge lt IS FULL gt The message will appear on the display IS FULL 14 You have completed entering the message You can see how the message will appear when triggered by pressing the Ctrl and R keys simultaneously The DL5 will flash the first block of the message for approximately three seconds And then the DL5 will display the second block of the message for three seconds Note Chapter 4 describes this and other methods of reviewing a message 15 Return to the EDIT prompt by pressing the Ctrl and Q keys or by pressing the ESC Escape key 3 times A quick method of programming multiple displays with identical messages is to use the DLS Series Off line Programming Software Catalog No 2706 NP5 Instructions on using the software are provided with the software package The software can be run on IBM PC or compatible computers with 3 1 inch disk drives This includes Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers 2706 UM001A US P 3 12 Entering New Messages 2706 UM001A US P Chapter Objectives Reviewing a Message Chapter 4 Reviewing and Editing Messages This chapter describes how to review and edit existing messages using DL5 edit commands Using a programming terminal you can display a previously entered message as it would normally be displayed in the run mode To display a message 1 Make sure the following prompt is displayed EDIT To get the EDIT prompt from the Run mo
64. ges longer than 16 characters The one and two line 2Kbyte displays can store 94 message blocks 16 characters The two line 8Kbyte displays can accommodate up to 387 message blocks Both the one line and two line displays store messages in an EEPROM No batteries for memory backup are required Programming Software Allen Bradley offers DLS offline programming software Catalog No 2706 NP5 for IBM PC or compatible computers with a 3 1 inch disk drives This includes Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers Programming Cables The following offline programming cables are available Serial Cable Use with 2706 NC12 Personal computers with 25 pin female communication port connector DEC VT52 VT100 or VT101 terminals Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers 2706 NC13 Personal computers with 9 pin female communication port connector IBM AT and compatible Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers 2706 NC14 Allen Bradley RAC 6000 industrial computers PC XT 2706 NC15 Allen Bradley Industrial Terminals T1 through T4 25 pin male connector 2706 UM001A US P 1 4 Introduction to the DL5 2706 UM001A US P Chapter Objectives Initial Desktop Hookup Chapter 2 Getting Started In this chapter you will learn how to set up the DLS for desktop use You will also become familiar with the opening menus and prompts To begin desktop programming of the DLS you must have the following items e 12 24 VDC pow
65. he message buffer and then displays message number 18 The message buffer is now ready to accept another message number Control System DL5 Message Buffer Message 18 is displayed gt L A v Note While in the priority or round robin modes of operation the DLS does not store message triggers in the buffer 2706 UM001A US P Chapter Objectives Programming Cables Chapter 6 Using the Serial Port The DLS has a full duplexed RS 232 serial port which is used for e communication with the offline programmer and for programming input from a dumb ASCII terminal e serial triggering of messages The operation of the serial port is determined by the Serial Trigger Configure DIP switch on the back of the DLS see page 2 2 The RS 232 serial port is a 9 pin male D shell connector located at the rear of the DLS A drawing of the DL5 s connector is provided below DCD TXD RXD DTR COM a a a y O aes DSR RTS CTS RI RS 232 The RS 232 port operates at baud rates of 300 1200 and 9600 baud The rate is user selectable through the Special Functions Menu or the Offline Programmer The default baud rate of the DLS is 9600 baud Cables are available to connect various programming devices The following table lists the cable to use with various terminals or computers S
66. how to enter a message along with message attributes 4 Reviewing and Editing Provides instructions on reviewing and Messages editing previously entered messages 5 The Run Mode Describes the operation of the DL5 while in the run mode 6 Using the Serial Port Describes the operation of the serial port 7 Using the Parallel Port Describes the connection and operation of the parallel port 8 Special Functions Describes the functions available under the Special Functions menu 9 Using the Variable Data Provides instructions on how to embed Feature variable data in a message 10 Using the DL5 Parallel Port Provides instructions on how to use the to Replace Pilot Lights DL5 Pilot Light replacement run modes 11 Using the DL5 to Replace Provides instructions on how to replace BCD Displays and Lookup BCD displays with a DLS Tables 12 Installation Instructions Describes the installation requirements for mounting the display 2706 UM001A US P P 2 Using this Manual Intended Audience Conventions 2706 UM001A US P Chapter Title Purpose 13 Maintenance and Provides general maintenance instructions Troubleshooting Also provides instructions on solving some of the most common operating problems 14 Specifications Electrical mechanical environmental specifications Appendices Glossary Index No special knowledge is needed to enter or edit messages However since the Dataliner message display must be conne
67. imes When executed from the Run or Special Functions Modes this will return you to the RUN prompt of the main menu However when in the Edit Mode pressing the Esc key three consecutive times will return you to the Edit prompt of the Main Menu You will not lose any data or messages that have been previously entered when you press the Esc key To access certain special functions of the DLS you may be required to use the Ctrl key in conjunction with another key There are some variations in how you use the control key depending upon the type of terminal or computer you are using to program the DLS Most terminals or computers will require you to hold down the Ctrl key and then press a second key Note If you are using an Allen Bradley Industrial Terminal Catalog No 1771 T1 T2 T3 or T4 you must press and release the Ctrl key prior to pressing the next key Chapter Objectives Edit vs Run Mode Selecting the Edit Mode Chapter 3 Entering New Messages In this chapter you will learn e How to assign attributes to a message Message attributes define how a message will be displayed e How to enter messages Using the DLS is a three step process 1 First messages are entered into the DL5 s memory while in the edit mode 2 Next the run mode autorun message and operating characteristics of the serial and parallel ports are selected using the special functions menu 3 Finally the DLS is put in the
68. iming Requirements 00 9 5 Suggestions on Using the Variable Data Feature 9 7 10 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights Chapter Objecti Vesias Lae E Ao te a ee See eats 10 1 Description of Input Modes 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee 10 1 Round Robin Mode 1 20 ented heels Pade ee Bee ed 10 2 Priority Wlode srog eeen pete ewe Gay E ine We ener 10 4 Using the Round Robin Input Mode 10 5 Using Priority Input Mode 0 0 0 0 0 0000005 10 6 11 Using the DL5 to Replace BCD Displays and Lookup Tables Chapter Objectives cs o i cee sare agewnsewedecee dens 11 1 Replacing a BCD Fault Code Display 11 1 12 Installation Instructions Chapter Objectives 2 v cadeyea vic nbee rs etd phaviaes 12 1 Grounding or ged chrom which yt hop ek wea ee Aarne a aa 12 1 Wirte Routing cs cngcbhdbedcaoidhediaw nia aaae E Ria 12 1 Mounting the DES cir orge rian enea ee ee ees E aa 12 2 Power Supply Requirement 22 3 sc vcee see pyeeew ed seed 12 4 Power Parallel Port Wiring 0 0 0 eee eee eee 12 6 13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Charti 23304442e0t beg ht lage 13 1 14 Specifications Electricals sses rue i aia xg acti way a A EAEE EA 14 1 Environmental 6 2 aaas eta a a ieee a aaa Sak eee 14 2 Display Characteristics 4 2 ssa sem esana nerean ennta 14 3 Programming vate ties 28 A a E A A a ah 14 3 toc vi Table of Contents A
69. in functionality Line 1 line 2 or both lines can be selected as desired Scroll message can be selected as desired Wait time can be set as desired and will control how long a message is displayed before the DLS goes on to the next message Select Auto Clear to clear the screen after each message Otherwise you might have a portion of a two line message remaining on the DLS when a single line message follows Note The DL5 will always clear the display when no inputs are on Auto Repeat has no function in Round Robin mode Flash Message can be selected as desired 4 Place the DLS in run mode 2706 UM001A US P 10 6 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights Using Priority Input Mode 2706 UM001A US P In Priority Input mode only one message the highest priority can be on the screen at a time If you want to operate the DL5 in priority mode follow these steps 1 You must decide whether the DLS will be set for positive or negative logic If positive logic is selected voltage on a data line will represent an ON condition If negative logic is selected the absence of voltage on a data line represents an ON condition Chapter 8 describes how you can set the DLS for either positive or negative logic 2 Select the round robin mode of operation as described in Chapter 8 3 Place the DLS in the edit mode and program messages for the message numbers that are associated with each input
70. ing to a Numeric Prompt 00 00 eee 2 7 Responding to a Mnemonic Prompt 5 2 8 Using the Main Menu 0 0 0 eee eee 2 9 Returning to the Main Menu 2000 5 2 10 Using the Control Key 0 0 0 ee eee eee 2 10 toc iii Table of Contents 3 Entering New Messages Chapter Objectives iy4 tive keane doe eae tela ae teas 3 1 Edit vs Run Modeni aao ee a ee ed a te 3 1 Selecting the Edit Mode nusunusuuunnnuanra rane 3 1 Edit Mod Men s soe a debe apes 4h od a she hope AS 3 2 Specifying Message Attributes 0 0 0 0 00000 3 3 Line Selection vhs Cane esa ew CSE ee Sula 3 3 Selecting Line or Scroll Mode 004 3 5 Selecting Message Wait Time 040 3 5 Alito Clear Optiot sensa owes Bae Oe baie E 3 6 Auto Repeat Option e ase 0 cece p ed vend eee ede es 3 6 Flash Message Option 3 a24 beey tboeese etn Fee ee 3 6 Default Values for Message Attributes 3 7 Entering a Message creeo ti upep a eee ee ete a kegs 3 7 Embedding Numeric Variable Data in A Message 3 9 Entering a Sample Message 0 0 00 ce eee eee 3 9 Programming Multiple DL5s Identically 3 11 4 Reviewing and Editing Messages Chapter Objectives 24 2ic acce bese apedeeeds vba es 4 Reviewing a Messages 55 u 3ch oie ed boda geneiew ee yee ede 4 Displaying the Amount of Memory Rema
71. ining 4 2 Selecting a Message to Edit 0 0 0 eee 4 3 Moving the Cursor sna os otek 4 Gia ea eee ess Ge 8 4 3 Deleting a Character 24 2 424304 va Chena eae ore eed 4 4 Deleting a Message Block 2 asiy vcteesden whee ex oe ete 4 4 Inserting a Message Block 0 0 0 eee eee eee 4 5 Deleting an Entire Message 0 0 0 e eee ee eee 4 5 Editing Message Attributes 20 20 eee ee eee 4 6 toc iv Table of Contents 5 Run Mode Chapter ODjeCtyes uas sds Cnet wea kee wee ke eek eed 5 1 Enters R n Modeni sieas a Ak patie a he a ath 5 1 Run Mode Parallel Operation 04 5 1 Run Mode Serial Operation 0 0 0 reun 5 2 Description of Run Mode 0 0 0 cee eee eee 5 2 6 Using the Serial Port Chapter Object vescues saa Sd de E dank oe alte ehh 6 1 Programming Cables 0 0 0 c eee eee eee 6 1 RS 232 SIONS bath hb lh ako eek oe pe eho areiests 6 2 serial Port Protocol 1 ccf h2iosebetbediaokieinasn hehe 6 3 Message Trigger Ctr T ox42 c2 4ue peta eee ee cee 6 3 Variable Data CTRL V 0 00 00 c cc eee eee 6 3 7 Using the Parallel Port Chapter ODjectives s anirnar mea wo Wakendaae yee dee awakens 7 1 Description of the Parallel Port 008 7 1 Selecting BCD or Binary Data Format 7 3 Using Binary Data Input 0 0 0 0 000 000 08 7 4 Using BCD Data I
72. is in the DOWN Configure position Configure a Not Used 2 Vv DOWN m 1 SWI Check that the following prompt is displayed RUN Note To get the RUN prompt from the Special Functions Mode press Esc three times From the Edit Mode it is also necessary to answer no to Edit and Special Functions Press the Y and Retrn keys to enter the run mode The DLS will display either a blank screen or a selected autorun message Chapter 8 describes the autorun message and how the autorun message is selected The DLS is now in the run mode and will display any messages that are triggered by the control system To exit the parallel run mode Press the Esc key three times The DLS displays the following prompt when run mode is terminated RUN 2706 UM001A US P 5 2 Run Mode 2706 UM001A US P Run Mode Serial Operation To enter the serial triggering run mode Move the DIP switch SW1 1 to the UP serial trigger position Vv uP 1 2 Serial Trigger Not Used SW1 This immediately switches the DLS from the edit to run mode The operation of the serial port changes from programming to serial message triggering Note Any message edits or menu entries are terminated when the DIP switch position is changed After entering the serial trigger mode the standard startup screens are displayed followed by the autorun message The DL
73. is manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss Attention statements help you to e identify a hazard e avoid a hazard e recognize the consequences Important Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product Allen Bradley is a trademark of Rockwell Automation Table of Contents Table of Contents Using this Manual Chapter Objectives iroi ona oy ey ae oP Se a 8 eS P 1 OVETVIE Wan nie ania May E EER AE EE EERE Mote Ree ee P 1 Intended Audience nensunnensunanrnnurrnrenen so P 2 Conventions ayre eiai ele EE eine E E a E Wie P 2 1 Introduction to the DL5 Chapter Objectives nnne n nunun 1 1 OVEIVIEW soon temiddd Sed bed eh Gee iebed sex etd dies 1 1 Wain PEAULES Sata ine vee a a te esti eee ee eas 1 2 Memory Storage Capacity 0 0 eee eee eee 1 3 Programming Software 0 0 cece eee eee eee 1 3 Programming Cables 2 i244 ee ne hal oo Oe ge A 1 3 2 Getting Started Chapter Objectives us 4 44 ee Sete e te tenes oe Ce age 2 1 Initial Desktop Hookups 63 64 40vevne yee datens wwe yea 2 1 Initial Desktop Setup 0 cee eee eee eee 2 2 Initial Power Up of the DLS 6 oven evan 28S oe Se iateoed ewe 2 4 Responding to a Yes or No Prompt 00 5 2 6 Respond
74. nctions 2706 UM001A US P Chapter Objectives Variable Data Limits Chapter 9 Using the Variable Data Feature In this chapter you will learn how to insert up to five digits of variable data in a message You will learn e how to program messages with embedded variables e the format of the variable data e timing requirements for the transfer of variable data The DL5 can accept message triggers and variable data using either the parallel or serial port Serial Port The serial port accepts CTRL T commands for message triggers and CTRL V commands for variable data The range for variable data sent to the serial port is 0 65535 Serial commands always use decimal numeric values binary and BCD distinctions do not apply Parallel Port The parallel port can be set to accept either binary or BCD formatted data for message triggers and variable data input Whichever format BCD or binary you select will be used for both the variable data and message triggers You cannot input message triggers in one format and variable data in another format The table below shows the largest variable and message number that can be entered for both binary and BCD formats Maximum Ranges for Variable Data sent to Parallel Port Scan Input Format for Message Maximum Largest Mode and Variable Data Message Number Variable Value BN Binary 999 16 383 BC BCD 999 3 999 You cannot enter negative numbers for variable data 2706 UM001A
75. ndicators For example a pilot light can inform an operator that a motor is on or off 2 Pilot lights can also be used as diagnostic indicators For example a pilot light can inform an operator that an overload relay is tripped 2706 UM001A US P 10 2 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights Round Robin Mode In the Round Robin mode of operation you can specify both an OFF state message and an ON state message for each input Messages are scanned in sequence beginning with data line DO and ending with data line D15 If several inputs are ON the DL5 displays the messages in the sequence that they are scanned The following table lists the message numbers that are assigned to each of the sixteen inputs Data Line No ON Message No OFF Message No Do o hnoo D1 2 18 D2 3 19 D3 4 20 D4 5 21 D5 6 22 D6 7 23 D7 8 24 D8 9 25 D9 10 26 D10 11 27 D11 12 28 D12 13 29 D13 14 30 D14 15 31 D15 16 32 Notice that each of the sixteen data lines listed in the table has both an ON message number and an OFF message number assigned You do not have to program both an OFF and an ON message for each input You can program only an ON or only an OFF state message or no message at all 2706 UM001A US P Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights 10 3 When the DLS is placed in the round robin mode of operation the DL5 begins by looking at the first da
76. nings of all the codes listed in the BCD lookup table The DLS can store 94 or 387 message blocks depending on memory size 2K or 8K Note Memory capacity is given in the number of message blocks that are available Some of the messages that you enter may require more than one message block A message block is one line of 16 characters After you have determined that the DLS has sufficient capacity to store the messages perform the following steps 1 You must set the DLS to accept positive logic If positive logic is selected voltage on a data line will represent an ON condition 2 Set the DLS to accept BCD input as described in Chapter 8 3 Place the DLS in the edit mode and program messages for the message numbers that were previously displayed on the BCD display 4 Tie strobe line D15 high to indicate message numbers by wiring it to a 5 24 VDC source 5 Place the DLS in the run mode 2706 UM001A US P 11 2 Using the DL5 to Replace BCD Displays and Lookup Tables 2706 UM001A US P Chapter Objectives Grounding Wire Routing Chapter 12 Installation Instructions In this chapter you will learn how to e Mount the DLS in a panel or an enclosure e How to wire the DLS to your control system Grounding is an important safety measure in installing the DLS As with all solid state systems grounding also helps limit the effect of noise due to electromagnetic interference EMI The DLS mounting studs and nuts
77. nput 2 2y2 2 0 en cae eee ehten Bede cee odes 7 5 Logickevels adeps i ieee sep hte eos evtite piu wisest s 7 6 Using the Numeric Run Mode 2005 7 7 Numeric Mode and Autorun Message 2 05 7 10 Using DC Outputs to Trigger the DLS5 7 11 Determining Current Requirements For DC Outputs 7 12 Parallel Port Power Supply Requirements 7 13 Timing Requirements of the Parallel Port 7 13 8 Special Functions Chapter ODjecuves Ai lt sais yee wwe dey ea gece ee 8 1 Introducing the Special Functions Menu 8 1 Entering the Special Functions Menu 8 3 SET PORT Special Function 24 0224 ove leer Shae 8 4 Run Mode Special Functions 0 0 0 0 eee eee 8 5 Debug Special Function cata oe ee en a Dak oa Sd 8 6 CLEAR MEMORY Special Function 8 7 SET AUTORUN Special Function 00 8 7 toc v Table of Contents 9 Using the Variable Data Feature Chapter ODjeChVes 5 474 3 0 ion od eee ceeds oe 9 1 Variable Data LImitS cers hh teeta ee Ot E ete aaah det 9 1 Creating Messages with Embedded Variable Data 9 2 Embedding a Decimal Point 0 2008 9 3 Sending Variable Data Through the Serial Port 9 3 Sending Variable Data Through the Parallel Port 9 4 Parallel Port Strobe and Data Bits 9 4 Parallel Port T
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79. o enter the number 5 you could type the new number in over the previous response by first typing in four zeroes 0000 followed by the desired number 5 Pressing the Retrn key will now enter your response into the memory of the DLS and the next prompt will be displayed Numeric prompts may also have default values For example when the following is displayed WAIT TIME 5 To record the number 5 as your response press the Retrn key If you want to enter another value type over the default Press the 2 key the display will show WAIT TIME 2 If you press the Retrn key the number 2 would be entered as your response for the wait time 2706 UM001A US P 2 8 Getting Started Responding to a Mnemonic Prompt 2706 UM001A US P The last type of prompt you must respond to is a Mnemonic Prompt These only occur when selecting a run mode within the Special Functions menu of the display These are entered just like numerics Only alpha characters are accepted If an invalid mnemonic is entered the original prompt with the current run mode mnemonic will be displayed Valid run mode Mnemonics are NM NUMERIC PR PRIORITY RR ROUND ROBIN BN BINARY BC BCD Getting Started 2 9 Using the Main Menu There are three selections within the main menu They are 1 RUN While in the run mode the DL5 accepts message trigger commands or real time variables data from th
80. ogram the messages into the 3 DL5 Note In all cases use the debug mode Chapter 8 to verify that the inputs to the DL5 parallel port are correct Messages with embedded variables 1 Strobe lines are incorrectly set 1 Configure the control system to 9 are not displayed properly 2 Data and strobe line timing set the strobe lines for the type requirements are not met of data message number or 3 Incorrect Run mode is selected variable data being sent 4 Ctrl V characters incorrectly 2 Configure the control system to 9 embedded in message meet timing requirements 3 Set the Run Mode to match the 8 type of outputs used by the control system 4 Check for proper insertion of 9 Ctrl V characters Delays exist between messages the 1 Blank message block created at Edit the message and remove any 3 screen is blank 2706 UM001A US P the end of a message due to typing Control J at end of edit blank message blocks Electrical Chapter 14 Specifications Input Power Requirements Current 250 mA maximum steady state 12 VDC input Power 3 Watts maximum Ripple 5 of input voltage p p maximum Noise 5 of input voltage p p maximum Voltage 12 24 VDC Operating and Inrush Currents 12 VDC 250 mA oper 300 mA inrush 24 VDC 125 mA oper 300 mA inrush Parallel Port 16 data input lines 14 data lines and 2 strobe lines for BCD and Binary modes and 1 parallel port select input Parallel Port Data
81. ote For cable requirements see Chapter 6 Cable diagrams can be found in Appendix B Step 4 Plug the other end of the communications cable into the connector labeled RS 232 on the back of the DLS Step 5 e Set your terminal or computer COM1 port to operate at e 9600 baud rate default of the DLS e 8 data bits e no parity e 1 stop bit Important Some terminals require that power be cycled off and then on before changes to communications protocol take effect If the DLS had been previously programmed the baud rate may have been changed to something other than 9600 baud e g 300 or 1200 The DL5 will display its baud rate on power up 2706 UM001A US P 2 4 Getting Started Initial Power Up of the DL5 2706 UM001A US P When DC power is applied to the DLS it will display DL5 2L VXXX 04 06 99 Two separate displays on 1 Line DL5 y All of the light segments are turned on y TESTING Wait several seconds for the next display MEMORY x K The memory display indicates the device memory capacity e 2Kbyte for Catalog No 2706 D11J2 and D21J2 e 8Kbyte for Catalog No 2706 D21J8 The SELF TEST OK display indicates that all of the diagnostic tests have been completed SELF TEST OK After the diagnostic tests are completed the DLS will display BAUD RATE 9600 Indicating the current baud rate of the RS 232 port Default is 9600 baud Then i
82. ound in the above table For example Assume that you are using 24 VDC outputs Each input will draw a peak current of 14 6 milliamperes If you are using all sixteen inputs your output source must be able to provide 234 milliamperes of current 16 x 14 6 mA 234 mA The table below lists the voltage and current requirements per DLS input for various Allen Bradley output devices Voltage and Typical Current Requirements Per DL5 Input Output Type Input Voltage Input Current 1771 0B 12 or 24V DC 7 3 or 14 6 mA 1771 OBD 12 or 24V DC 7 3 or 14 6 mA 1771 OW 24V DC 14 6 mA 1746 0B 12 or 24V DC 7 3 or 14 6 mA 1746 0V 12 or 24V DC 7 3 or 14 6 mA 1746 0G 5V DC 3 0 mA 2706 UM001A US P Parallel Port Power Supply Requirements Timing Requirements of the Parallel Port Using the Parallel Port 7 13 The DLS parallel ports require an input voltage source between 5 24 VDC with peak to peak noise and ripple less than 5 of the input voltage ATTENTION To avoid ground loops the same power supply that powers the display must be used to supply the parallel port The DLS reads scans the data lines periodically You must ensure that the data is present on the data lines long enough to be read Note Refer to Chapter 9 for a description of the timing requirements for messages with variable data In order to ensure that the data is read the data must remain on the data lines for at least 110 milliseconds After
83. ple If data lines D1 D4 and D7 are in an ON condition the DLS will display message 2 message 2 is the message assigned to data line D1 Message 2 will continue to be repeated for as long as data line D1 remains in an ON state unless data line DO changes to an ON state If data line DO changes to an ON state it overrides data line D1 because data line DO has a higher priority The DL5 then displays message 1 message 1 is the message assigned to data line DO If only one input is ON and that input goes OFF the display will automatically clear In addition to the sixteen messages associated with data lines DO through D15 there is a message 17 Message 17 is only displayed when none of the data lines is in an ON condition Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights 10 5 Using the Round Robin Input If you want to operate the DLS in the Round Robin mode of operation Mode perform the following steps 1 You must decide whether the DLS will be set for positive or negative logic If positive logic is selected voltage on a data line will represent an ON condition If negative logic is selected the absence of voltage on a data line represents an ON condition 2 Select the round robin mode of operation as described in Chapter 8 3 Place the DLS in the edit mode and program messages for the message numbers that are associated with each input The following message attribute settings are suggested to provide the clearest round rob
84. prets as either High or Low values depends on whether positive or negative binary logic has been selected The table below lists the voltage ranges and their logic values Indeterminate Positive Logic Negative Logic Recognized Level Level Voltage Range Voltage Range High True Low True 3 5 to 24V DC 0 9 to 3 5V DC Low False0 High False 0 to 0 9V DC 0 9 to 3 5V DC Using the Numeric Run Mode Using the Parallel Port 7 7 In this mode the DLS interprets inputs into the parallel port only as BCD numeric data and immediately displays the BCD number Only line 1 of the DLS is used Inputs to the first twelve terminals DO through D11 are always interpreted as three BCD digits Inputs to the last four terminals D12 through D15 are interpreted as a fourth BCD digit if the input is a valid BCD code or as a special instruction code if the input is not a valid BCD code The special instruction code allows you to define a destination on the DL5 display for the three BCD numbers on data lines DO through D11 This allows a number as large as 15 digits two 6 digit numbers or three 3 digit numbers to be displayed on the DLS The table below defines the special instruction codes of D12 through D15 Numeric Mode Functions D15 D14 D13 D12 Value Function 0 0 0 0 0 Interprets input as a fourth BCD digit of the value given 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 4
85. rned ON then OFF before the DL5 scans it it will not be remembered as being ON by the DL5 The DLS will not look for additional ON terminals until it is done executing a message it has recognized as ON 2706 UM001A US P 10 4 Using the DL5 Parallel Port to Replace Pilot Lights Priority Mode 2706 UM001A US P In the priority mode of operation you can only specify an ON state message for each input If several inputs are ON only the highest priority message will be displayed The following table lists the message numbers that are assigned to each of the sixteen inputs Data Line No ON Message No OFF Message No Do gt gt hn o Hgs D1 2 2 D2 3 3 D3 4 4 D4 5 5 D5 6 6 D6 7 7 D7 8 8 D8 9 9 D9 10 10 D10 11 11 D11 12 12 D12 13 13 D13 14 14 D14 15 15 D15 16 16 Lowest If programmed message 17 is displayed if no data lines are ON Notice that each of the sixteen data lines listed in the table above only has an ON message number assigned You do not have to program a message for each of the inputs if an input does not have a message programmed the DL5 will ignore the input Each input has an assigned priority level Data line DO has priority over data line D1 data line D1 has priority over data line D2 data line D3 has priority over data line D4 etc The DLS displays the message number that corresponds to the highest priority data line For exam
86. run mode In the run mode external devices trigger the DLS to display stored messages or real time variables The attributes selected for each message such as flash message scroll etc will control how each message is displayed You can either enter a new message or edit an existing message by selecting the edit mode You select the edit mode by pressing the Y key in response to the EDIT prompt Note To get the EDIT prompt from the RUN mode press Esc three times answer N to RUN and press Retrn Once you have entered the edit mode the DL5 will display a series of prompts Refer to the next page for a flow chart of the edit mode menu Important Menu shown is for a 2 line DL5 One line displays do not have the prompts USE BOTH USE LINE 1 USE LINE 2 USE LEAST 2706 UM001A US P 3 2 Entering New Messages Edit Mode Menu EDIT Press Y NUMBER Vv NO ROOM Enter Number Vv If No Message Exists If Memory Full O If Message Exists USE BOTH y Press N V USE LINE 1 Press N USE LINE 2 Press N USE LEAST Press N 2706 UM001A US P edit commands described in Chapter 4 gt SHOWS PORTION OF EXISYING MESSAGE To edit or change the message use the gt Press Y gt Press Y gt Press Y 3 SCROLL MODE c R WAIT TIME En
87. t AIC Integer to String H Source N17 0 12264 lt Dest ST18 5 AIC Integer to String Source 6 6 lt Dest ST18 1 SUB Subtract Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 5536 15536 lt Dest N17 1 3272 lt AIC Integer to String Source 5 5 lt Dest ST18 1 SUB Subtract Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 15536 15536 lt Dest N17 1 3272 lt 2706 UM001A US P D 2 Application Notes 0003 0004 AIC Integer to String 0005 0006 0007 2706 UM001A US P LES Less Than or Eql A lt B Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 15536 15536 lt LES t Less Than or Eq A lt B Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 25536 25536 lt LES Less Than A lt B Source A N17 3272 lt Source B 1000 1000 lt LES Less Than A lt B Source A N17 1 3272 lt Source B 100 100 lt LES t Less Than or Eq A lt B Source A N17 1 3272 lt Source B 10 10 lt Source 4 4 lt Dest ST18 1 SUB Subtract Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 25536 25536 lt Dest N17 1 3272 lt AIC Integer to String Source 3 3 lt Dest ST18 1 ADD Add Source A N17 0 12264 lt Source B 3000 3000 lt Dest N17 1 3272 lt AIC Integer to String Source 0 0 lt Dest ST18 2 ACN String Concatenate Source A ST18 2 Source B ST18 2 Dest ST18 2 AIC Int
88. t plus and characters Approximate Viewing Distance 10 feet 3 meters Using RS 232 port and an ASCII dumb terminal or IBM compatible computer with off line program 2706 UM001A US P 14 4 Specifications 2706 UM001A US P Appendix A ASCII Character Set DLS Character Set one ot irar S oe on ot er r oe ee cme Dec Oct Hex Char Code Dec Oct Hex Char f Dec Oct Char Dec Oct Char 000 00 NUL CTRL J 32 040 20 sP 64 100 40 gi 96 140 60 001 CTRLA 101 4 A CTRL B CTRL C CTRL D CTRLE CTRL F CTRLG CTRLH CTRL CTRL J CTRL K CTRLL 102 103 104 105 106 107 110 111 112 113 114 oO On OO FW NY O H oO m oN gt o N 13 CTRL M 115 M M 14 CTRLN 116 N N 15 CTRLO 117 E a 16 CTRL P 120 cI 1 17 CTRL Q 121 F E 18 CTRL R 122 cd ma 19 CTRL S 123 k E T T CTRLT CTRL U CTRL V CTRL W CTRL X CTRL Y CTRLZ CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL _ N oO 124 N sl N N ks N es N A N on N O N N No N N o w oO a Jb7 1 w 2706 UM001A U
89. t the DLS in a custom panel or enclosure When the DLS is properly installed the faceplate of the DLS provides a NEMA Type 12 13 and 4 enclosure integrity rating To mount the DLS 1 Punch and drill the appropriate mounting holes in the enclosure or panel The following page shows the mounting dimensions of the DLS ATTENTION DO NOT install the DLS until all cutouts and holes are completed Metal filings may fall into and damage the DLS 2 Remove the four nuts from the mounting studs on the DLS s face plate 3 Install the display in the panel cutout and tighten the four nuts on the mounting studs to a torque of 9 Ib in 1 02Nm Installation Instructions 12 3 DL5 Mounting Dimensions in Inches Millimeters FRONT TOP Ie _______ 6 25 158 8 _____ lt 5 25 133 4 ______s DATALINER i l 3 12 79 3 di 4 31 108 0 Max Depending On Panel Thickness PANEL 0 22 5 6 Max PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS lt 5 75 146 1 lt 5 38 136 7 aN 2 25 57 2 O Cutout Os 1 31 33 3 1 12 28 6 y y lt 2 88 73 2 _ Pet 0 171 4 3 mm Diameter Hole 4 Places 2706 UM001A US P 12 4 Installation Instructions Power Supply Requirement ATTENTION To avoid system ground loops and damage to equipment the same power supply must be used for the parallel port and the power input to the DLS The power supply used to pow
90. t will display the serial port address ADDRESS 127 And then depending on the DIP switch setting SERIAL PROGRAM SERIAL TRIGGER Getting Started 2 5 Then the DLS displays the current run mode Numeric Priority Round Robin Binary or BCD Finally it will indicate it is entering the run mode and display the AUTORUN message Note The DL5 will always come up after power down in a run mode This will be the last run mode that the unit was in before power down The initial out of the box default mode is numeric Press the ESC Escape key three times to exit the run mode You will then be shown the RUN prompt RUN Press N and Retrn and you will be shown the EDIT prompt EDIT You are now ready to enter messages as described in the next chapter But first you should become familiar with the DL5 s prompts and main menu 2706 UM001A US P 2 6 Getting Started Responding to a Yes or No Prompt 2706 UM001A US P There are three types of prompts that require a response e Yes or No prompts e Numeric prompts e Mnemonic prompts The yes or no prompts appear as a word or words followed by a question mark You must respond to a yes or no prompt with either the letter Y Yes or the letter N No For example the following prompt appears EDIT If you press the N key upper or lowercase the display will show EDIT N
91. ta line DO One of three events will occur depending upon the condition of the data line and whether or not a message is programmed e If data line DO is in an ON state the DLS will display message 1 if message 1 is programmed Message 1 is the ON state message for data line DO e If data line DO is in the OFF state the DL5 will display message 17 if message 17 is programmed Message 17 is the OFF state message for data line DO e Ifno message exists the DL5 will ignore data line DO The DLS will then look at the second data line D1 One of three events will occur depending upon the condition of the data line and whether or not a message is programmed e If data line D1 is in an ON state the DLS will display message 2 if message 2 is programmed Message 2 is the ON state message for data line D1 e If data line D1 is in the OFF state the DL5 will display message 18 if message 18 is programmed Message 18 is the OFF state message for data line D1 e Ifno message exists the DLS ignores data line D1 The DLS then looks at the remainder of the data lines D2 through D15 After data line D15 is scanned the DLS will then start the sequence over again beginning with data line DO If only one data line is on the display will not clear before retriggering the message associated with that data line If no data lines are on the display is cleared after the message wait time has expired Note If a data line is tu
92. ted but has no displayable characters Its attributes could be Wait Time Zero Auto Clear No and Auto Repeat No For example the following describes a triggering sequence that occurs using an auto repeat message with four variable digits The message being triggered is AAOF 4BAD This message has a wait time of zero and no auto clear 1 First the controller sends the variable data 1050 2 Next the controller sends the trigger for the message 2706 UM001A US P 9 8 Using the Variable Data Feature 2706 UM001A US P 3 The DLS will then display the message 10 OF 50 BAD 4 The controller then transmits a new variable 2040 5 The DLS will then display the message with the new variable data 20 OF 40 BAD 6 To enter and display a different message with embedded variable data the controller must first trigger a programmed blank message to stop display of the variable message 7 The controller can now send the variable for the new message 8 The controller can then send the message number for the new message Updating a Variable Frequently If your application requires that the variable data within a message be updated frequently you should program the message with the following attributes e A wait time of zero e The auto clear function is not selected These message attribute settings will make it possible to update variable data at the fastest rate once every
93. ter Time AUTO CLEAR Press Y or N gt Press Y AUTO REPEAT Press Y or N FLASH MESG Press Y or N ENTER MESSAGE Specifying Message Attributes Entering New Messages 3 3 After you have entered the edit mode and selected a new message number to edit you must specify the message attributes The message attributes determine how the message is displayed The DL5 prompts for each attribute one at atime You must respond to all the attribute prompts that are displayed Note If any attribute setting is changed and then the Esc key is pressed three times the changed attribute is not saved It is necessary to carriage return through all attribute settings to change one of them Some message attributes are mutually exclusive you can select either one but not both Refer to the edit menu diagram previous page and the following descriptions when specifying message attributes Line Selection If you are using a single line DLS there are no line selection prompts and you should refer to the next section If you are using a two line DLS the first message attribute that you must specify is the line or lines that the message will be displayed on There are four options e 1 USE BOTH e 2 USELINE 1 e 3 USELINE2 e 4 USE LEAST As the DLS two line only displays a line selection prompt you must respond with either a Y Yes or N
94. the Y and Retrn keys in response to the USE LINE 1 option The DL5 will display SCROLL MODE Press the N and Retrn keys in response to the SCROLL MODE prompt This will select the message to be displayed in the line mode The DL5 will display WAIT TIME You want each block of the message to be displayed for three seconds Press the 3 and Retrn keys to select a wait time of 3 The DLS will display AUTO CLEAR You want the message to be cleared from the display after the selected wait time has elapsed so press the Y and Retrn keys The DL5 will display AUTO REPEAT The message that is being entered will only be displayed once per trigger so press the N and Retrn keys The DLS will display FLASH MESG 10 You want the message to flash so press the Y and Retrn keys to select the flashing message option The DL5 will display a flashing cursor which indicates that a new message can be entered 11 Enter the message lt HOLDING TANK 1 gt The message will appear on the display HOLDING TANK 1 12 Press the Ctrl and J keys to move the cursor to the next block of the message The DLS will display the cursor at the first character position in the second block of the message Programming Multiple DL5s identically Entering New Messages 3 11 13 Enter the second part of the messa
95. ur control system turning on a pilot light it will trigger a message for display Priority Mode The priority mode is similar to the round robin mode However the priority mode has an additional feature that allows you to designate certain messages as more important than other messages If two or more messages are triggered at the same time only the priority message will be displayed Numeric Mode The numeric mode allows you to use the DLS as a numeric only 3 or 4 digit BCD display Your control system can transmit real time binary coded decimal BCD data to the DLS for immediate display Use the DLS to display numbers as large as 999 999 999 999 999 Binary or BCD Input Mode Your control system can transmit data and message triggers in either binary or Binary Coded Decimal BCD formats This allows the recall of up to e 94 messages with a one or two line 2K byte DL5 e 387 messages with a two line 8K byte DLS Debug Mode You can verify the operation of the program in a host programmable controller PLC using the debug function of the DL5 The debug mode will display the condition ON or OFF of the sixteen parallel port data lines Note Special application considerations may be necessary for some types of controlling devices Refer to Chapter 8 for more details Introduction to the DL5 1 3 Memory Storage Capacity The DLS stores messages in blocks of 16 characters Message blocks can be strung together to form messa
96. vious Program JSR 0001 Jump to Subroutine Prog File Number U 6 ACN 0002 Source A ST18 5 Source B ST18 6 String Concatenate Dest ST18 7 ACN 0003 Dest String Concatenate Source A Source B ST13 9 ST18 7 ST13 19 ACN Dest String Concatenate Source A Source B ST13 19 ST18 10 ST13 20 RET 0004 0005 Return 2706 UM001A US P CEND Index Index A ASCII character set A 1 Attributes default 3 7 message 3 3 Audience Intended P 2 Auto clear 3 6 Auto repeat 3 6 Autorun message 7 10 Backspace 4 3 Baud Rate Display 2 4 BCD timing requirements 7 13 BCD display replacing 11 1 BCD input mode 1 2 Binary data line values 7 4 Binary mode 1 2 Buffering messages 5 3 C Cables 2706 NC12 B 2 2706 NC13 B 2 2706 NC14 B 3 2706 NC15 B 1 programming 2 3 6 1 signal abbreviations B 1 Capacity memory 1 3 Characters ASCII A 1 Clear memory function 8 7 Commands edit 4 2 strobe 9 4 Communications Protocol 2 3 Connector serial port 6 1 Conventions P 2 Cursor back one block 4 4 backspace 4 3 forward one block 4 3 moving 4 3 D Data line values 7 4 DC outputs connecting 7 12 types 7 11 Debug function 8 6 Debug mode 1 2 Decimal point embedding 9 3 Display options 1 1 Display specifications 14 3 Displaying memory 4 2 E
97. with a signal is being received The DLS sets this line high Transmit Data Pin 2 Sends out the serialized data from the DLS e g the serial data is on this pin Received Data Pin 3 This signal also carries serial data However the serialized data is sent from another device as input to the DLS Data Terminal Ready Pin 4 Indicates the transmission device terminal is connected powered up and ready to send data The DLS ignores this line Signal Common Pin 5 The ground reference for all other signals Data Set Ready Pin 6 Indicates that a communications device is connected powered up and ready for data transmission The DLS sets this line high Request to Send Pin 7 Signal from the terminal device requesting the communication device to send data This typically turns on the data carrier The DLS ignores this line Clear to Send Pin 8 This signal indicates to the transmitting device that it can start sending data The DLS sets this line high Ring Indicator Pin 9 This signal indicates that each device is physically connected to adjacent devices The DLS sets this line high Serial Port Protocol Using the Serial Port 6 3 When the DLS is set to be triggered through the serial port use the following protocols to trigger messages and display variable data Message Trigger Ctrl T Use the CTRL T command to trigger messages while the DLS is in the binary and BCD modes The message number and address ar
98. y if any will remain intact Entering New Messages 3 5 Selecting Line or Scroll Mode If you are using a single line DLS the first prompt you will see displayed is the prompt for the line or scroll mode option The prompting for line or scroll mode will also be displayed if you are using a two line DLS and you did not choose the USE BOTH display option The prompt will appear like this SCROLL MODE If you do not select the SCROLL MODE option the line mode will be automatically selected e Scroll Mode A scroll mode message scrolls across the display one character at a time Characters enter from the right side of the display and exit on the left e Line Mode A line mode message is displayed one message block 16 characters at a time Many of the messages that you create may be more than one block long If a message is made up of more than one message block the DLS will display a message block for the specified wait time and then display the next blocks of the message Remember If you are using a two line DLS and selected the BOTH LINES option the line mode will be selected automatically You will not be prompted for the SCROLL MODE option Selecting Message Wait Time The next message attribute that you must select is the message wait time The message wait time controls how long a message or a portion of a message is displayed The prompt for the message wait time appears like this WAIT TIME

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