2707-806, DeviceView Configurator User Manual
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1. 0 cece eee 2 8 S HI sites rack REA ERR deed bee ORE RN A RERRS 2 8 Chapter 3 Configurator connections cece eee eee 3 1 System SEUNG ui acd ao ADR tees eG VRCEA ERR ELA ARR 3 2 Installing DeviceView Downloader Software 3 4 Using DeviceView Downloader Software 000005 3 5 EDS Teo tuck lay Cep A E vates wn dre 3 6 Chapter 4 Config Mode Menu sssssses nnn 4 1 OnLlne Setup Mode s cece eee eee ees 4 2 Enhanced EDS Mode css e xy RRXXARRYRRS 4 4 Downloading EDS files cece cece eee eee 4 4 Using EDS URS i ous S65 Ar ance OP tea eee a 4 7 The Image Functions and Parameters Menus 4 10 Basic MONS seu cx ad anieSRFANRE SAQUE EC ER VADE V Ira ara 4 13 Node Commissioning Mode 4 16 Auxiliary Functions Mode uus aua praed dv er Rae rh e hen 4 19 Downloading EDS files 52224 sack era tco endi ies 4 19 Downloading Operating System files 0000004 4 19 Clearing unneeded EDS files from DeviceView Configurator memory 4 21 Setting the Terminating Resistor 1 cc cece eee ees 4 22 ii Table of Contents Troubleshooting and Maintenance Appendix A Appendix B Glossary Index Chapter 5 Cleaning the Display Window ccc ccc e eee eee eens 5 1 Hardware Problems ccc cece c eee cence nn 5 2 Operating ProBIEMS encode te cide tabem o n ec d 5 2 Specifications Menu Structure Equipment and Supplies Skills and Knowledge2. An DeviceView Communications Cable Catalog No 2707 NC13 NC14 NC15 S Communications Two Way E Device b 1 Power To Configurator Summary of connections a av at at at s s Device TATATA ATAT AT AT ATAT ATATA f TATA AL Power Supply The DeviceView Configurator may be connected in three ways Communications Connect to Purpose Power Port Port Personal EOST EDS and To computer To DC power computer Operating System RS 232 port source P 05 files P To DC power Any device not 1 Configure device Point to point to the source or yet connected to 2 Setbaud rate and DeviceNet porton To network power the network node address the device using a network power cable DeviceNet Configure devices on Toa tap on the none network the network network 3 4 Setting up a DeviceView Configurator Installing DeviceView Downloader Software The DeviceView Downloader Software must be installed on the hard drive of your computer 1 2 Start Windows Insert the downloader software disk in the floppy drive For purposes of these instructions we call it Drive A Double click on File Manager then click on the A drive Double click on the SETUP EXE file A DeviceView Setup screen appears In a few seconds it is replaced by Select Continue to accept this directory
3. 3 Select a device by entering its node address using the keyboard numbers or the Increment Decrement keys Press the key The DeviceView Configurator displays the name of the device at that address For example Device Present 2705T T If it is not the desired device press the NEXT key and the key to select Next Device The DeviceView Configurator looks for the next active node 4 If no device is at that address this message appears No Device Found B Next Device Press the key to select Next Device The DeviceView Configurator tries each node in turn starting with the next higher number looking for a node with a device Or press the NEXT key and the 1 key to select CONTINUE to continue Enhanced Mode operation without an attached device Options that require a device connection will not be available in this case 4 8 Running the DeviceView Configurator lt gt To select an EDS file that matches the device Device Present 2705T lt gt m When a device is located its embedded Product Name is displayed Press the key to call up the corresponding EDS file so it is loaded into RAM The file must match the device in its product type product code vendor ID If a matching EDS file is found its name is the first selection displayed EDS File Select RediStation 1 press the key to accept it
4. Press the key again Note Whenever a value or parameter image is sent to a device the operator must confirm the change 6 When all values are correct use the PREV or NEXT key and the key to select another parameter in the same group or another group for the same device Input Data k Input Data Enter New Param Enter New Group 4 12 Running the DeviceView Configurator lt gt 7 When all editing is finished for this device use the PREV or NEXT key to display the Image Functions option Press the key to return to the Image Functions menu Input Data Image Functions To save the Parameter Image file Use the PREV or NEXT key to cycle through the Image Function menu choices Press the key to select one of the following e Save To Device sends the edited Parameter Image to the selected device Press the key again to confirm the operation Image Functions Confirm a e Save To File stores the edited Parameter Image in the DeviceView Configurator s non volatile memory e Set To Defaults sets the Image to default values specified in the EDS file New Device returns to the Device Address display Enter a different node address and select another device for editing To exit from Enhanced Mode use DONE to return to the Enhanced EDS option on the main menu oruse the HOME key at any time to abort the current function and return
5. Or highlight the directory and type in a different destination directory Or select Exit to abort the installation procedure An interim screen shows the progress of the installation Then the new program group appears PIE DeviceView 9 Downloader Help Double click on the DeviceView Downloader icon to open the program Or double click on the Help icon to open the Help Table of Contents Note A subdirectory was created during installation to contain EDS files However the DeviceView Downloader Software can find these files anywhere if the path is specified Setting up a DeviceView Configurator 3 5 Using DeviceView Before starting to download Downloader Software 1 If necessary delete some EDS files in the DeviceView Configurator to make room for the new ones see page 4 21 2 Put the DeviceView Configurator into EDS Download Mode see Page 4 4 3 Connect the Communications port on the configurator to the RS 232 port of the computer 4 Connect the Power port on the configurator to a DC power supply RS 232 Port J TA a Eogramming Cable E Catalog No 2707 NC8 T Programming Computer Power Port Communications P ort DC Power Supply 2707 PS120H or 2707 PS 220 DeviceView Configurator 5 Double click on the DeviceView Downloader icon to open the main window Title Bar I Dead 3
6. wy Allen Bradley Device View Configurator 2707 DNC User Manual Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment Safety Guidelines for the Application Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls Publication SGI 1 1 describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard wired electromechanical devices Because of this difference and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid state equipment all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable In no event will the Allen Bradley Company be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation the Allen Bradley Company cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams No patent liability is assumed by Allen Bradley Company with respect to use of information circuits equipment or software described in this manual Reproduction of the contents of this manual in whole or in part without written permission of the Allen Bradley Company is prohibited Through
7. 0 Note In data entry screens you must press the key to accept the edited value lt gt Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 11 For each parameter to get the value from the device select Val from Device in this menu to get the value from the DeviceView Configurator file select Val from File in this menu Input Data Val from File Y Edit the value according to this table If the value is Then Use the number keys the key or the decimal key on the keypad to enter a value Numeric Type Or use the Increment or Decrement keys to change the value Or use the CE key to clear the display Displays up to four byes which can be edited in sequence Singar Eyes using the numeric keys see Basic Mode display Use the Increment or Decrementkey until the correct bit Bit Enumeration Type name appears and then use the key or the 0 and 1 keys to toggle between 0 and 1 Use the Increment or Decrementkey until the correct text Enumerated Type string appears 5 Usually the whole parameter image is sent to the device at once see below However e ifthe data were uploaded from the device Step 1 above Get From Device and e if only one or two parameters have to be changed then each parameter may be sent when it is edited Press the NEXT key until Val to Device appears then press the 1 key This display appears Input Data Confirm l
8. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter covers the following topics Equipment and supplies e Skills and knowledge e Terminology e Related publications The 2707 DNC DeviceView Handheld Configurator comes with this manual 2707 806 DeviceView Configurator User Manual Accessories The following cables and power supplies may be used with the DeviceView Configurator Catalog No Description 2707 NC13 Network cable with bare leads 2707 NC14 Network cable with Micro connector Male 2707 NC15 Network cable with Micro connector Female 2707 NC16 Network power cable 2707 NC8 Upload download cable 2707 PS120H 120 VAC power supply AC to DC adapter 2707 PS 220 220 VAC power supply AC to DC adapter One or more EDS files specific to each device may be loaded into the Configurator In order to load these files you will need e a3 LA disk with 2707 DP1 DeviceView Downloader Software e a personal computer with at least megabyte RAM 4 MEG recommended Microsoft Windows 3 1 or better e an upload download cable see above The DeviceView Configurator is designed to configure devices on a DeviceNet system All configuration options in the Device View Configurator are menu driven Current menus or options appear on the display screen To use the Device View Configurator you should understand network systems in general and DeviceNet in particular how to read printed or electronic EDS files 1
9. From Page B 1 Basic Config CFG Not OnLine JU Mode Continue a al Device Address M Node 30 MAIN MENU al No Device Found M Cccc Iiii Aaaa p Next Device U m www xxxlyyylzzz V EPIS Prev Next Prev Next Cccc Iiii Aaaa i Device Present Ejj Val From Device v gt A product name V Prev Next J No Device Found B Continue A RETURN TO Cccc Iiii Aaaa P MAIN MENU Device Present B Val To Device 4 Next Device T Prev Next 4 Cccc Iiii Aaaa WT Change Attrib T Enter Class B TDS XXX Enter Instance B Number xxx Enter Attribute B Number xxx al Cccc Iiii Aaaa Change Instance T Cccc Iiii Aaaa E Change Class Prev Next Cccc Iiii Aaaa B New Device Prev Next Cccc Iiii Aaaa BI Done RETURN TO MAIN MENU Menu Structure B 7 Auxiliary Functions Mode The Auxiliary Functions have to do with downloading EDS files or Operating System files from the personal computer and performing housekeeping tasks From Page B 1 Aux Functions Mode unctions E Download Prev Next Download jting ux Functions A U EDS View Delete EDS View Delete D Prev Next File 1 2 n A Aux Functions DS View Delete Done Prev Next Aux Functions Termination Changed EDS File o File Table Prev Nex
10. or use the PREV or NEXT key to cycle through the names until the desired one is displayed and press the key If the EDS file matches the selected device the Image Functions menu appears see below If the EDS file does not match the selected device EDS MisMatch n Enter New EDS y press the key to return to the EDS file list and select a different file if necessary download an EDS file that matches the device or press the NEXT key and the key to select Continue and go to the Image Functions menu ATTENTION If the operator selects a file that does not match the device configuration errors may occur lt gt Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 9 To select an EDS file with no device chosen An EDS file may be selected and edited even when no device has been found or the Device View Configurator is in OffLine mode 1 Use the PREV or NEXT keys to move through the main menu to the Enhanced EDS option Note that the box in the upper left of the display is hollow unless OnLine Setup has been run Config Mode Enhanced EDS 2 Press the 1 key to get to the EDS File Select display EDS File Select P Generic V1 00 3 Use the PREV or NEXT key to display each EDS file in the DeviceView Configurator flash memory in turn When the correct one is displayed press the key The Image Functions menu will be displayed Note Options that re
11. 2 Variable Content TTL Chap Is Linked To HD Running Terminology Related Publications DeviceView Downloader Software runs on a personal computer under Windows To use this software you should understand how to use Windows menus how to use a mouse optional For unfamiliar terms refer to the Glossary in the back of this manual Conventions used in this manual A key on the DeviceView Configurator is referred to using bold small capital letters for instance HOME using the symbol on the key for instance J Configurator refers to the DeviceView Handheld Configurator Device unless noted refers specifically to a device that is or will be connected on a DeviceNet network Downloader software is the DeviceView Downloader Software installed in a personal computer It may be used to download EDS files or an Operating System file to a DeviceView Configurator EDS file is an Electronic Data Sheet supplied by the device manufacturer that contains information about a device Operating system OS is the firmware for the DeviceView Configurator Future updates of the firmware can be downloaded to DeviceView using the Downloader software The DeviceNet Specification manual is Part No 956166 Catalog No D9240 DNDOC DeviceNet Specification Volume I DeviceNet Communication Model and Protocol Open DeviceNet Vendor Association Inc Coral Springs FL 1994 DeviceNet Specification Volume II DeviceNet Devic
12. 22 See also EDS files terminating resistor B Basic Mode 4 13 4 15 C communications connection diagrams 3 2 3 3 port 2 3 computer connection diagrams 3 5 Configuring devices 2 2 D DeviceNet network 2 1 channel 2 4 connection diagrams 3 2 select device Basic Mode 4 13 select device EDS Mode 4 7 Display 2 2 conventions 2 5 display window cleaning 5 1 Downloader software installation 3 4 summary 2 8 downloading See also EDS files OS files summary 2 7 E EDS files 2 7 clearing from configurator 4 21 download 4 4 4 6 editing 4 10 4 12 selecting 4 8 4 9 Enhanced EDS Mode 4 4 4 10 F functions summary 2 6 H help personal computer 3 7 K Keypad 2 2 M main menu summary 4 1 memory flash 2 7 RAM 2 8 modes main menu 2 6 summary 2 6 N Network See DeviceNet network Node Commission Mode 4 16 4 18 Index OnLine Setup Mode 2 7 4 2 4 3 OS files download 4 19 P parameter image saving 2 8 send to device 4 12 power connection diagrams 3 2 3 3 port 2 3 source 2 4 R RS 232 channel 2 4 S save to EDS file 2 8 symbols in display 2 5 T terminating resistor 4 22 troubleshooting 5 2 V value send to device 4 11 ON Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation helps its customers receive a superior return
13. connected to the DeviceView communications port when using the DeviceView power supply or network power cable The DeviceView Configurator does not provide any current limiting Connect the DeviceView Configurator Communications Port to one of the following a DeviceNet network anindividual device a personal computer 3 2 Setting up a DeviceView Configurator System Setu ps When the Communications port is connected to a computer or a device that is not on the network connect the Power port to one of the following aDC power supply or e a DeviceNet network using a network power cable Power Logic Power Port Communications P ort Supply Controller Device 2 Amps n From Network Power Cable LELE E T L i E Device S Ca 5 7 From 15 25 VDC Power Supply e 1 To Computer ee RS 232 Port Upload Download Cable or DeviceView Communications Cable Or to an Individual Device or Network You can use any of the DeviceView accessories listed in the table on page 1 1 Setting up a DeviceView Configurator When the configurator is connected to a DeviceNet network it gets its power through the same cable that provides two way communication Power Port not used Communications P ort
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15. to the Enhanced EDS option on the main menu Basic Mode V Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 13 The DeviceView Configurator s Basic Mode may be used if any of the following applies no EDS file is available for the device the correct EDS file is not loaded the operator wants to work with parameters that were not called out in the device s EDS file Note The values selected or entered in Basic Mode may be sent to or retrieved from a device but edited values are not stored in the DeviceView Configurator s memory Each parameter is defined by its DeviceNet Class Instance and Attribute number which are specified by the manufacturer e The Class number identifies an Object Class The Instance number identifies the particular occurrence of that object within a device A device may have a number of instances of the same object class Attributes are parameters that are part of this Object Class They may be Class Attributes or Instance Attributes Attributes are the editable values in a class or instance As an example the Identity Class is Class 1 Within that Class Instance 1 Attribute 7 is the device s serial number as specified by the DeviceNet specification To select a device on the network 1 Connect the DeviceView Configurator Communications port to a DeviceNet network and go through the OnLine Setup procedure Config Mode l Basic V 2 Use the PREV or NEXT keys to cy
16. towels may scratch the window To remove paint and grease 1 Disconnect power from the DeviceView Configurator at the power source 2 Remove paint splashes and grease as quickly as possible by rubbing lightly with isopropyl alcohol 3 Clean the display with a mild soap or detergent using a clean sponge or soft cloth 4 To prevent water spots dry the display with a chamois or moist cellulose sponge 5 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Hardware Problems Operating Problems Use a voltmeter to verify that the correct power source is connected to the terminal ATTENTION Always disconnect power when checking wiring connections If power is left on there may be severe electrical shock which can injure people and damage equipment No internal components can be serviced by the user If DeviceView Configurator has what appear to be hardware problems call your Allen Bradley distributor for assistance The following messages may appear if a problem occurs while DeviceView configurator is running Error Messages Message Power Up Test xx FAILED d Reason DeviceView Configurator did not pass one ofthe self tests at startup The failed self test is identified by xx see test code table below Corrective Action The Operating System may have a problem Call the local Allen Bradley distributor Critical Fault Code xxxxx RESET DeviceView Configurator has a major problem Make a no
17. way to configure devices on a network See Page 3 2 for a summary of the different device configuration modes Downloading EDS files Set up the DeviceView Configurator 1 Connect the DeviceView Configurator Communications port to the serial port of the personal computer Connect the power port to a 11 25 VDC power source See Page 3 5 Config Mode Aux Functions y 2 Use the PREV or NEXT key to cycle through the Config Mode menu until Aux Functions Mode is displayed The first command on the Aux Functions submenu is EDS Download Aux Functions EDS Download T 3 Press the 1 key The display reports E DS File E Initialize DS File Waiting Start the DeviceView Downloader Software in the personal computer 1 Click on the EDS icon on the toolbar to open the Open dialog Or click on the Choose Download menu then click on the Download EDS File command Choose Download Download EDS File Download Operating System 31 1 i La Fae i FOR Fates T edu mir tT Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 5 By default files in the C DEVICEVW EDS subdirectory with a EDS extension appear in the window If the required one s e are ina different directory double click on the C icon and then on the directory where the files are stored are ona floppy disk insert it in a drive click the down arrow by the Drives box and
18. 2 mA 25 Volts 125k 250k 500k 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 5 to 9596 non condensing 30G operating 50G non operating UL C UL A 2 Specifications Mechanical Dimensions Approximate Height 5 1 inch 129 5 mm Width 3 55 inch 90 2 mm Depth 0 975 inch 24 8 mm Communications connection PIN Signal Name 1 11 25 VDC from DeviceNet 2 VDC Common 3 Cable Shield 4 Receive Data RXD gt CAN L 6 7 8 S CAN H Transmit Data TXD Signal Ground hell Cable Shield 8 Pin Female C DIN Connector Appendix B Menu Structure Startup Test and Main Menu POWER UP RESET Power Up Test xx FAILED al al Critical Fault To page B 7 No OS or Invalid OS Code xxxxx RESET OS Upgrade a Config Mode OnLine Setup Prev Next d Config Mode Enhanced EDS Prev Next Config Mode Basic lt gt E Prev Next Config Mode a Node Commission Prev Next Config Mode a B Aux Functions To page To page To page To page To page B 2 B 4 B 7 B 3 B 6 B 2 Menu Structure OnLIne Setup Mode Online Setup Mode is used to set the baud rate and node address for the DeviceView Configurator itself From Page B 1 OnLine Setup Mode Auto Baud Rate JU Fail or Detect Abort l DeviceNet Port Baud Rate 125kb J _ No Changes DeviceView Node Addr 61 After Changes Setup Changed H J Save Changes Prev Next Setup Changed
19. 8 ra ED Menu Bar Tool Bar is e Status Bar 3 6 Setting up a DeviceView Configurator Downloading See the section starting on Page 4 4 which gives step by step procedures for downloading EDS files to the DeviceView Configurator and using them See the section starting on Page 4 19 which gives step by step procedures for downloading OS files to the DeviceView Configurator To set the computer RS 232 port Click on the Select Port command to display the Select Port dialog Select Port COH 1 COM 2 C CUM 3 C COM 4 The current port has a dot in its radio button if it is correct click either OK or Cancel If necessary click on a different Com port number and click OK EDS files EDS Electronic Data Sheet files are supplied by the device s manufacturer If only a printed page is sent with the device an EDS file may be created on the computer using any text editor or word processor that can edit ASCII text files Setting up a DeviceView Configurator 3 7 To access Help k e Click the Help icon then click on an item A context sensitive Help screen will appear Or select a command on the Help menu Contents eee Tm click on Contents to bring up an index of DeviceView Downloader Software Help Contents Using Help About DeviceNet Downloader click on Using Help to bring up an index on how to use Help click on About DeviceNet Downlo
20. D Continue AutoBaud Failed I Adjust Manually 4 Setup File D Updating Setup File D Copying to Mem DUP MAC Check Wait OnLine Success B Node 61 125kb 4 P RETURN TO MAIN MENU DUP MAC ID Fail E Continue m Menu Structure B 3 Node Commission Mode Node Commission Mode is used to set node address and baud rate only From Page B 1 Node Commission CFG Not OnLine D Mode Continue a pal B RETURN TO Device Address MAIN MENU Node 63 No Device Found B Device Search Next Device Y Wait Device Present product name d Prev Next No Device Found MA Continue Node Address 63 B RETURN TO Change Tozxx MAIN MENU Baud Rate 125kp M Change To XXxxx Devic Present B Next Device A il Updating Device 2 Wait Update Success B Update Failed B Node 62 250kb J Continue m a J Node Commission B Next Device U Prev Next Node Commission J RETURN TO Dorne MAIN MENU B 4 Menu Structure Enhanced EDS Mode Enhanced Mode is used to configure devices that have EDS files loaded in the DeviceView Configurator From Page B 1 From Page Enhanced Config B 5 Mode al OffLine Device Address B Node 30 al Device Present M product name gt 4 No Device Found B Next Device Prev Next Device Se
21. UT the DeviceView Configurator is connected to one other device point to point the resistor should typically be IN ATTENTION If the resistor is enabled when the DeviceView Configurator is OnLine it could cause network errors To set the resistor 1 Use the PREV or NEXT key to cycle through the main menu until Aux Functions is displayed and press the key Aux Functions Termination G 2 Use the PREV or NEXT key to display Termination and press the 4 key 3 Use the Increment or Decrement key to toggle the resistor between Out and In Circuit and press the key Termination Resistor Out 4 The display returns to the Aux Functions EDS Download screen The current setting is stored in flash memory and becomes the default the next time the Device View Configurator is powered up Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter covers the following topics Cleaning the display window Hardware problems Operating problems Cleaning the Display To clean the display window Window 1 Disconnect power from the DeviceView Configurator at the power source 2 Clean the display with a mild soap or detergent using a clean sponge or soft cloth 3 To prevent water spots dry the display with a chamois or moist cellulose sponge ATTENTION Do not scrub the window or use brushes Abrasive cleansers or solvents may damage the window Some types of paper
22. ader to view the version number and copyright date of the downloader software Note Be ready to give the version and date if you have to call Allen Bradley for assistance with the downloader software Chapter l Running the DeviceView Configurator This chapter covers the following topics e Config Mode Menu OnLine Setup Mode Enhanced EDS Mode Basic Mode Node Commissioning Mode Auxiliary Functions Mode Config Mode Menu The DeviceView Configurator has six modes of operation Five of them are accessed through commands on the Configuration Mode menu Each mode has submenus and commands for its own set of functions Cycle through these commands by pressing the PREV or NEXT key until the desired one is displayed then press the key lt gt al Config Mode Enter OnLine Setup V Prev Next Config Mode 4 Enter Enhanced EDS V Prev Next JEN Config Mode Enter Basic U Prev Next Config Mode B Enter Node Commission 9 Prev Next Config Mode E Aux Functions jy 0 Prev Next A Enter 4 2 Running the DeviceView Configurator OnLine Setup Mode lt gt lt gt Displays that require a response have either asymbol in the lower right corner to indicate the key to press aflashing cursor where a data entry choice is to be made First configure the DeviceView Configurator itself so it can communica
23. arch B Wait Device Present M Next Device T No Device Found B Continue A Checking EDS B FIl S i B EDS File Select J No Matching EDS E File 1 2 n N Files Found E EDS Mismatch Enter New EDS N Prev Next EDS Mismatch B Continue T J To page B 5 Enhanced Mode Continued From Page B 4 Prev Next Prev Next Image Functions B View Parameters Prev Next Image Functions B Save To Device A Image Functions a Save To File A Image Functions B set To Defaults p Prev Next To Page B 4 unctions Device Prev Next RETURN TO MAIN MENU If a String of Bytes Image Functions BI Get From Device S Image Functions M Get From File M A lt ParamName gt www xxxlyyylzzz If a Bit Field Type Menu Structure B 5 Enter Group B Group Names al Enter Param L ParamNames al lt ParamName gt B Val xxxxx units Prev Next lt ParamName gt Val From lt ParamName gt Val To Device V lt ParamName gt Enter New Param Prev Next lt ParamName gt Enter New Group Prev Next lt ParamName gt al B Image Functions 4 If an Enum Type ParamName M enumtext ParamName B lt bitname gt Q B 6 Menu Structure Basic Mode Basic Mode is used to configure devices that have no EDS files available
24. cle through the main menu choices until Basic appears Press the key 3 In the Device Address display the value flashes Device Address Node U Select a device by entering its node address using the keyboard numbers or the Increment Decrement keys Press the key 4 14 Running the DeviceView Configurator A v 4 The DeviceView Configurator displays the embedded product name of the device at that address Device Present 2705T lt gt m If it is the desired device press the key to configure it see below If it is not the desired device press the NEXT key and the key to select New Device The DeviceView Configurator looks for the next active node If no device is at the address this message appears No Device Found Next Device Press the key to select Next Device The DeviceView Configurator tries each node in turn starting with the next higher number looking for a node with a device Or press the NEXT key and the key to select DONE to return to the main menu 6 When a device is located a Product Name is displayed Then press the J key to accept the displayed device or press the NEXT key and the key to search for another device at a different node address To configure a device using Basic Mode When a device is located its embedded Product Name is displayed Press the key The flashing cursor is on the value in the next th
25. click on the drive letter have a different filename extension than EDS click the down arrow by the List Files of Type box and then on the All Files command to list all files in the selected drive and directory 2 Click on the file to be downloaded it appears in the File Name window 3 The default file name is the device s catalog number If desired change the file name The Configuration mum pur Bde 5 Identifier string that EE appears here defaults to the catalog number from the EDS file Optionally you can change itto a more descriptive name Observe progress in the Status Bar 4 Click the OK button to start the download The EDS file is parsed checked for errors by DeviceView Downloader Software and is then ready for downloading The Device View Configurator must be in Download Mode and ready to receive the file Or click the Cancel button to cancel the procedure EDS File Ta amaa tha Hener ryen a ia aail Rade Waiting Emme ee Running the DeviceView Configurator 5 Check that the DeviceView Configurator display reads Waiting then select Continue in the personal computer The EDS file is downloaded into the DeviceView Configurator s RAM then copied into flash memory EDS File Download Done J Note If you like you can download the same file from the personal computer several times each time with a different configuration identifier E
26. crement These keys may be held down for auto repeat to allow you to sequence rapidly to the desired value display the Home Menu by exiting the HOME v NI current function without saving it Blue f scroll forward or backward in a scrolling menu NEXT or PREV Has no function in the current revision accept the displayed choice and move to the next logical step in the process or enter the modified value when editing attributes in Enhanced Mode Light Grey Enter How the DeviceView Configurator works 2 3 Power Port Communications P ort l e e e eee Front Power Port Communications Port Allen Bradley Device View Config Mode Display OnLine Setup Keypad 2 4 How the DeviceView Configurator works It also has two ports a communications port to connect the configurator to a device a network or a personal computer This port has an RS 232 channel a DeviceNet channel and a power connection The DeviceNet Configurator gets its power through this port when it is connected to a DeviceNet network a power port The power port is a 2 conductor power jack used to connect an external 11 to 25 VDC power source to the configurator when it is not connected to a DeviceNet network Communications Connect the DeviceView Configurator Communications Port to one of the following a DeviceNet network through which it can se
27. ct name of the DeviceNet Hand Held Configurator In this manual it is referred to as either DeviceView Configurator or configurator Download To transfer information from a computer to a device DUP MAC ID Check A check that a device s address is unique on the DeviceNet network MAC Media Access Control In this manual a check performed by the DeviceView Configurator on its own address EDS file An Electronic Data Sheet supplied by the device manufacturer It contains information used to configure the device Image In this manual the RAM based data associated with the current configuration session The image is volatile but may be stored in the device or in a file in the configurator s flash memory Instance In a DeviceNet system a particular occurrence of a class within a device A device may have a number of instances of the same object class Object Class In a DeviceNet system a group of related data specified by a number OffLine The state in which the DeviceView Configurator is not intended to communicate over the DeviceNet network or with an individual device OnLine The state in which the configurator is assumed to be physically connected to a DeviceNet network or to an individual device and is expected to communicate with a specific device Operating system OS A master control program that allows an operator to control what the device does Index A Aux Functions Mode 4 19 4
28. dit parameter settings in each one for a different configuration and save the files Then when a device configuration is needed in another system its values are already set up If there is a problem with the download an error message appears some problems are fatal and the download aborts other problems give a warning but the download may continue If the DeviceView Configurator s EDS flash memory has too little room for the new file the display reads Memory Full E Download Aborted l In this case one or more of the EDS files in DeviceView Configurator memory will have to be deleted before any new files can be loaded See Page 4 21 6 Press the key to return to the Aux Functions submenu Or press the HOME key at any time to abort the download and return to the Enhanced EDS menu option lt gt lt gt Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 7 Using EDS files To select a device on the network 1 Connect the DeviceView Configurator Communications port to a DeviceNet network and go through the OnLine Setup procedure Config Mode B Enhanced EDS 2 Enhanced EDS Mode is the default main menu display when the Device View Configurator is online If necessary use the PREV or NEXT keys to cycle through the main menu choices until it appears Press the key In the Device Address display the value has a flashing cursor over it Device Address Node U
29. e Profiles and Object Library Open DeviceNet Vendor Association Inc Coral Springs FL 1994 What is a DeviceView Configurator Chapter 2 How the DeviceView Configurator works This chapter covers the following topics Whatis a DeviceView Configurator Physical features Display and keypad e Functions of a DeviceView Configurator Other functions e DeviceView Downloader Software A DeviceView Configurator is a hand held device that can configure individual devices on a DeviceNet network Devices on a DeviceNet network are often configured using a personal computer with a configuration program and a DeviceNet interface A DeviceView Configurator provides an alternative The DeviceView Configurator communicates with and configures devices on a DeviceNet network devices that will be connected to a DeviceNet network at a later time Use the keypad on the configurator to respond to a set of linked menus and commands displayed by the configurator DeviceNet network The DeviceNet network provides both signal and power connections to devices in a system The network usually contains a logic controller which sends information to other devices on the network and receives information from them These devices may include starters bar code scanners controllers input output devices and PLCs 2 2 How the DeviceView Configurator works Configuring devices All the devices on the network should be able to comm
30. e changes Or press the NEXT or PREV keys to leave the device s configuration unchanged and move to another option Note In Enhanced mode the values may also be saved to the stored EDS file replacing the original values How the DeviceView Configurator works 2 9 Exiting from a function Press the HOME key to return to the Home Menu e Or display the Done command if it is available in the current function by using the PREV or NEXT key and select it by pressing the J key The configurator is usually online so when it returns to the Home Menu it defaults to the Enhanced mode If it 1s offline it defaults to the OnLine Setup mode Config Mode Config Mode Enhanced EDS N OnLine Setup V Chapter 3 Setting up a DeviceView Configurator This chapter covers the following topics Configurator connections e Safety guidelines e System setups Installing DeviceView Downloader Software Using Downloader Software Configurator connections Connect the DeviceView Configurator to one of the following three sources of DC power e a DeviceNet network through the cable connected to the Communication Port e a DeviceNet network power cable aseparate DC power source connected to the Power Port whenever the Communication Port is connected to a PC for program transfers or to a device that has not yet been connected to a DeviceNet network ATTENTION Only one DeviceNet device should be
31. ered up 2 8 How the DeviceView Configurator works DeviceView Downloader Software Editing A DeviceView Configurator requires DeviceView Downloader Software When this Software is installed on a personal computer it may be used to download e EDS files which have extension EDS see Page 4 4 anoperating system firmware file used to update the configurator which has extension HEX see Page 4 19 The DeviceView Configurator has core code firmware in ROM This core code performs power up diagnostic tests passes control to an operating system supports downloading of an operating system file from a personal computer The operating system in flash memory performs all the other tasks summarized in this chapter and discussed in the manual All editing changes take place on an image of the data in the configurator s RAM The edited image may be sent to a device or stored in the configurator s flash memory or both Saving edited values The operator can send parameter values to the device from the image in the configurator s RAM oneata time Enhanced and Basic Modes all together in the form of the RAM image at the end of the session Enhanced and Node Commissioning Modes Every time the operator sends a modified value or file to a device the requested change must be confirmed The following message will appear on the DeviceView display Image Functions Confirm V Press the J key to confirm th
32. ey When the display has a solid up down arrow the displayed value may be changed by pressing the Increment Decrement keys or accepted by pressing the key When a flashing cursor is on a number that number may be edited by pressing numeric keys the Increment Decrement keys the CE key the decimal point key or the key or accepted by pressing the key e When a symbol is displayed press the J key to go to the main menu or some other option not covered by the above symbols When no option is given wait until the configurator has finished with its current process and a new display appears 2 6 How the DeviceView Configurator works Operating Modes To access a different mode 1 Return to the main menu 2 Press the PREV or NEXT key until the mode is displayed 3 Press the J key The five modes are OnLine Setup Mode Enhanced EDS Mode Basic Mode Node Commission Mode Aux Functions Mode The configurator can perform a variety of tasks It can download EDS files from a personal computer into its flash memory in Aux Functions mode display each parameter from a device s EDS file so the operator can edit it using the keypad in Enhanced mode allow the operator to select and edit parameters from the device itself without an EDS file in Basic mode locate a specific device on the network and change configuration data in its memory in Enhanced or Basic mode set ba
33. ey To return to the main menu use the NEXT key to display DONE and press the key Auxiliary Functions Mode Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 19 Use this mode to download files from a personal computer and to perform housekeeping tasks in the DeviceView Configurator Press the HOME key at any time to exit the Aux Functions mode and return to the Config Mode main menu Downloading EDS files This function is described in detail on Page 4 4 Downloading Operating System files Note This is not a routine procedure An operating system is loaded in the DeviceView Configurator at the factory Use an Operating System OS download only when Allen Bradley sends an upgrade disk Set up the DeviceView Configurator 1 Connect the DeviceView Configurator Communications port to the serial port of the personal computer Connect the Power port to an 11 25 VDC power source See Page 3 5 2 Use the PREV or NEXT key to cycle through the main menu until Aux Functions is displayed and press the key Config Mode Aux Functions V 3 Use the PREV or NEXT key to display OS Upgrade and press the 4 key Aux Functions OS Upgrade lt gt 4 20 Running the DeviceView Configurator To start the DeviceView Downloader Software in the personal computer Click on the OS icon to display the Open dialog Or select the Choose Download menu then select the Download Operat
34. he manufacturer s printed data sheet For the next attribute in the current class and instance use the NEXT key to display Change Attrib and press the J key to return to the Enter Attribute Number display Enter the number of the new attribute and press the key For the next instance in the current class use the NEXT key to display Change Instance and press the key to return to the Enter Instance Number display Enter the new instance number and press the 1 key Enter an attribute number for this instance press the key and enter its value 4 16 Running the DeviceView Configurator Node Commissioning Mode for the next class use the NEXT key to display Change Class and press the key to return to the Enter Class Number display Enter the new class number and press the key Enter an instance number for this class and press the key Enter an attribute number for this instance press the key and enter its value Then select or enter the value for each attribute in turn Repeat until all configurable attributes have been checked To exit from the Basic Mode menu use the NEXT key to display Next Device and press the key The Device Address Node display comes up Enter a different node number to select another device or use the NEXT key to display DONE and press the key to return to the main menu or use the HOME key at any time to abort the current function and return to the main menu Use this
35. ing System command Choose Download Download EDS File Download Operating System Liat dan uf pp apar Click on the HEX filename in the List Files of Type box Operating System files have a HEX extension The default directory is the Install Directory If the new operating system is somewhere else in the system click on the correct drive and directory to bring the HEX file to the window Click the OK button to start the download Or click the Cancel button to cancel the procedure The DeviceView Configurator waits while the file is selected and downloaded by the personal computer The display reports one of these results OS Upgrade Download Abort Download Done Reset a In either case press the key to reset the Device View Configurator To abort the download press the HOME key at any time Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 21 Clearing unneeded EDS files from DeviceView Configurator memory The DeviceView Configurator can store up to 31 EDS files in its flash memory depending on how large they are Sooner or later the EDS Download function will not have enough room in the DeviceView Configurator to store new files Note Files are not overwritten If there is not enough memory when a file is downloaded from the personal computer the download is aborted Error messages appear on the computer screen and the DeviceView Co
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37. mode when only the baud rate and node address of a device are to be configured A commissioned device may be put on a network later ATTENTION Do not use this mode when the DeviceView Configurator is connected to a network This mode should only be used in point to point connections with a single device To commission the device for a network 1 Connect the DeviceView Configurator Communications port to a device s DeviceNet port Connect the Power port to an 11 25 VDC power source See Page 3 2 Check that the Termination Resistor is In See Page 4 22 Place the DeviceView Configurator OnLine Use the PREV or NEXT key to cycle through the main menu until Node Commission is displayed and press the key Config Mode Node Commission y lt gt lt gt Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 17 In the Device Address display the value has a flashing cursor Device Address Node U Select the device by entering its node address using the keyboard numbers or the Increment Decrement keys Press the J key The DeviceView Configurator displays the name of the device at that address Note Most devices use node address 63 for out of box default Device Present n 2705T M If no device exists at this address a message appears No Device Found 7 Next Device V Press the J key to select Next Device The DeviceView Configurator tries each n
38. nd to a selected device the data needed to configure it for the system an individual device to set only the baud rate and node address or all the data needed to configure it a computer with DeviceView Downloader Software installed from which it can download EDS or Operating System files over an RS 232 channel Communication and power connections are described and illustrated starting on Page 3 2 How the DeviceView Configurator works 2 5 Display and Keypad lt gt lt gt The upper line in the display depends on the status of the configurator The lower line lists options reports on what action is going on or indicates a choice that the user can make Config Mode Enhanced EDS v The upper line may give the title of the menu indicate the present status provide options Conventions used in the display upper right corner hollow block indicates that the configurator is in OffLine mode solid block indicates that the configurator is in OnLine mode indicates an error indicates that the configurator s DeviceNet interface is in a Bus off condition Note This may indicate the baud rate is incorrect and may be accompanied by a Fail message The lower line gives a variety of options When the display has a hollow up down arrow the displayed command option may be changed by pressing the PREV or NEXT key or accepted by pressing the k
39. nfigurator display Use the EDS File View Delete command to see which EDS files are loaded and to erase selected files from DeviceView Configurator memory 1 Use the PREV or NEXT key to cycle through the main menu until Aux Functions is displayed and press the key Aux Functions EDS View Delete 3 2 Use the PREV or NEXT key to display EDS File View Delete and press the key to display the first EDS file 3 Use the PREV or NEXT key to view each of the EDS files loaded in the DeviceView Configurator EDS View Delete Redistation l v 4 Press the key to mark each file to be deleted A check mark appears to the right of the filename EDS View Delete Redistation i N 3 Press the key again to unmark the file name and remove the check mark 5 After all EDS files in memory have been displayed the last item is DONE Press the key If any files were marked for deletion they are removed at this time Whether files are deleted or not the display returns to the Aux Functions EDS Download option 4 22 Running the DeviceView Configurator Setting the Terminating Resistor The DeviceNet network has a terminating resistor at each end of the network The DeviceView Configurator has a terminating resistor as well which can be enabled or disabled When the DeviceView Configurator is on a network the resistor should be O
40. ode address in turn starting with the next higher number looking for the address currently set in the device Or press the NEXT key and the 1 key to select DONE to return to the main menu When the device is located its Product Name is displayed Press the key to select it The Node Address display shows the default node address The flashing cursor is over the value on the second line Enter a new address 0 to 63 Node Address 15 Change To 23 V Note If a number of devices are being commissioned the default address is the last address entered plus 1 Thus if the last device commissioned was at address 22 the current default is 23 4 18 Running the DeviceView Configurator 10 The Baud Rate display shows the current baud rate Use the Increment Decrement keys to cycle through the values to the desired one Then press the key to send the new settings to the device Baud Rate 125kb Change To 125kb If the device was successfully updated the new settings are displayed Press the key Update Success x Node 23 125kb 4 If the update failed this display appears Press the key Update Failed d Continue a 11 In either case the Node Commission screen appears i a Node Commission Next Device V To commission another device connect it to the DeviceView Configurator in place of the one just commissioned and press the k
41. out this 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 Attentions help you identify a hazard avoid the hazard recognize the consequences Important Identifies information that is especially important for successful application and understanding of the product DeviceView is a trademark of Allen Bradley Company Inc Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association Inc CAN is a trademark of Robert Bosch GmbH Introduction How the DeviceView Configurator works Setting up a DeviceView Configurator Running the DeviceView Configurator Table of Contents Chapter 1 Equipmentang Supplies ds nohis hb dr rate lcs 1 1 ACCESSOIIES ae Z weeds Peon ede bene des ahem eee 25 1 1 Skills and Knowledge orsa ca amare ware adverbs a Seward was 1 1 Terminology eese uer EE RE WERTE eee Read oe He 1 2 Related Publications 2 cece eect eee eee eens 1 2 Chapter 2 Whatis a DeviceView Configurator cece eee eee 2 1 Mrz ip M 2 2 Display and Keypad nn 2 5 Operating Modes ew ku pabreyidesbeeg re EE RU 2 6 DeviceView Configurator s three editing modes 2 6 Other Functions cus eden ose pede snrs age COpPCEE RUPEE dete 2 7 DeviceView Downloader Software
42. quire a device connection will not be seen 4 Press the Next key and the key to select Continue and go to the Image Functions menu 4 10 Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 The Image Functions and Parameters Menus Configure the device using the Image Functions menu and the Parameter submenu All editing on an image of the EDS file is done in volatile memory Use commands in the Image Functions menu to send the edited file to the device and to store it in flash memory To set parameters Image Functions Get From Device y 1 First load the initial data image press the 1 key to select Get From Device to use the parameter data presently in the device e or use the NEXT key to display Get From File and press the key to use parameter data from the EDS file 2 The View Parameters screen appears Press the key to access parameter Groups Image Functions I View Parameters A 3 The flashing cursor is on the Increment Decrement keys symbol Cycle through the list of Group names and press the key to select one Then repeat with the list of Parameter names in that group Note The lists of Group Names and Parameter Names are specific to the device being configured Enter Group 7 Enter Param IO Assembly Input Data v 4 Edit each parameter separately The flashing cursor is on the value that can be edited Input Data Input 1
43. ree choices Change the value by using the numeric keys or the Increment Decrement keys 1 Enter a value representing the parameter s Class ID and press the 4 key Enter Class Ts 2 Enter the Instance Number and press the key Enter Instance Number 1 Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 15 3 Enter the Attribute Number and press the key Enter Attribute a Number 7 The next display screen has the specified three values as the top line It is similar to the Parameter menu in Enhanced EDS Mode C001 1001 A007 5 50 55 148 The value is displayed as a series of one to four bytes separated by vertical bars To configure the attribute 1 3 The flashing cursor is on the first byte on the left Use the numeric keys to enter a new value if required and press the J key The flashing cursor moves to the next byte Enter a new value and press the key Repeat with the remaining bytes Or press the NEXT key to display Val From Device and press the 4 key The attribute display appears and can be edited as above Use the NEXT key to display Val To Device and press the key to send the edited attribute to the device C001 I001 A007 Confirm a Press the key to confirm the value Some attributes are fixed non settable but others may be configured Bring up the configurable attributes one at a time using information from t
44. t Downloading Updating J Aux Functions dH OS Upgrade U EDS File Copying to Mem D OS Upgrade U Waiting DownLoad Home EDS File o DownLoad Done 4 OS Upgrade oO DownLoad Abort 4 DownLoading RESET xl Termination o OS Upgrade D Resistor Out Copying to Mem Changed OS Upgrade B Li Setup File Download Done 4 DESEE Updating Glossary Attribute In a DeviceNet network the part of the Object Class that is edited It may be a Class Attribute or an Instance Attribute Autobaud In this manual the process by which the DeviceView Configurator sets the baud rate automatically CAN chip The Controller Area Network chip When enabled it allows a device to become active on a DeviceNet network Configurator A device or system that can configure devices on a network The configurator discussed in this manual is the DeviceNet Hand Held Configurator Device A hardware component that can send and receive data In this manual device refers specifically to a DeviceNet device that may be connected to and configured by the DeviceView Configurator DeviceNet network A system that provides connections among devices of many kinds High level devices such as controllers can send and receive information from low level devices such as sensors and actuators The trunkline of the network contains both signal and power lines DeviceView The produ
45. te of the code number and call your local Allen Bradley distributor for help DownLoad Abort Continue al There is a problem in downloading an EDS or OS file Check the connections between the computer and the configurator Check that the correct Com port on the computer is specified If you encounter a problem that is not listed in the table contact your local Allen Bradley distributor for assistance xx Codes for Failed Power Up Tests Code Meaning 10 Internal RAM test failure 11 External RAM test failure 20 Core ROM test failure 30 CAN hardware failure Specifications LCD Display Character Size H x W Character Format Column and Character Backlight Contrast Display Viewing Area H x W Viewing Angle Keypad Keypad Type Operation Force Operational Life Electrical Communications Port Communication Distances Input Voltage Range Input Power typical Input Current DeviceNet baud rates Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Shock Agency Rating Appendix A 0 22 x 0 12 in 5 56 x 2 96 mm 5 x 7 dot matrix 2 lines x 16 characters Yellow green LED fixed intensity Fixed 0 58 x 2 35 in 15mm x 60 mm Horizontal 30 Vertical 20 to 4 30 Tactile embossed domed keys sealed membrane 16 oz 453 grams 1 million operations RS 232 50 ft 15 meters maximum 11 25 VDC 1 8 Watt 164 mA Q 11 Volts 7
46. te with other devices OnLine Setup is the menu default when the configurator is offline It appears when the DeviceView Configurator is powered up the system resets for instance after an operating system is downloaded To set up the DeviceView Configurator 1 Use the PREV or NEXT key if necessary to cycle through the main menu until the OnLine Setup command is displayed and press the J key Config Mode OnLine Setup U This display appears while the Autobaud function is checking the DeviceNet baud rate AutoBaud Rate Detect Abort 4 2 To abort the procedure press the key before a baud rate is displayed Otherwise wait until the next display appears 3 The DeviceView Configurator displays the detected or default baud rate with a flashing Increment Decrement symbol Change the baud rate as required by cycling through the values with the Increment or Decrement key and press the J key U DeviceNet Port Baud Rate 125 kb ATTENTION Changing this value overrides the value determined by Autobaud If the DeviceView Configurator is connected at the wrong baud rate for the network it will cause network errors A v Running the DeviceView Configurator 4 3 4 The DeviceView Configurator displays the default node address with a flashing cursor over it To change it enter a number 0 to 63 from the keypad or e use the Increment or Decrement key
47. to display other numbers in sequence Configurator Node Addr 61 To accept the displayed address press the J key Note The following screen will appear if either or both settings are changed from the default Setup Changed z Save Changes T Press the key to select Save Changes and save the settings as the default for the next powerup Or press the NEXT key and the J key to select Continue This maintains the previous default settings in memory but allows the DeviceView Configurator to go online with the changed settings The DeviceView Configurator checks the current address setting using the DUP MAC Media Access Control ID test This test determines if the address is unique in the network If the test is successful the address and baud rate are displayed and the DeviceView Configurator is placed online Note that the box in the upper right corner is now filled indicating that the DeviceView Configurator is online OnLine Success Node pl 125kb 4 If it fails an error message appears Note that the box in the upper right corner is replaced by an E for Error DUP MAC ID Fail E Continue 2j Press the J key to return to the OnLine Setup command Go through the steps again but select an address that is different from any device on the attached network 4 4 Running the DeviceView Configurator Enhanced EDS Mode This mode is the simplest
48. ud rate and node address for a device connected point to point in a few seconds in Node Commission mode perform housekeeping tasks in Aux Functions mode DeviceView Configurator s three editing modes In Node Commissioning Mode the configurator sets only the baud rate and node address for a device connected point to point See Page 4 16 for step by step instructions Note This mode should not be used when the DeviceView Configurator is connected to a network In Basic Mode the configurator can display and modify adjustable attribute values in a selected device on a DeviceView network See Page 4 13 for step by step instructions In Enhanced Mode the user must download an EDS file from a personal computer to the configurator for each device that will be configured Then a device on a DeviceNet network is selected and configured according to the EDS file parameters See Page 4 4 for step by step instructions Other Functions How the DeviceView Configurator works 2 7 Note An EDS file is a specially formatted ASCII file supplied by the device manufacturer It describes each parameter including its name and default value provides a range of settings for each configurable parameter Refer to the DeviceNet Specification for a complete discussion of EDS File requirements The EDS Download function allows the operator to download a number of EDS files one at a time The DeviceView Configurator has 62K of flash memor
49. unicate with one another This means that all devices must be set to the same baud rate each device must have a unique address on the network In addition each device may have other parameters that allow it to do its task in running the operation Those parameters are determined by the device manufacturer and provided either as an EDS file or on paper Devices may be configured in either of two ways Some devices use DIP switches jumpers or other hardware settings The settings must be adjusted by hand Some devices have parameters that can be set by software Those parameters may be configured using a DeviceView Configurator Physical Features The DeviceView Configurator has on its front face e a2 line by 16 character display where the current information or option is displayed akeypad to change the display or enter a value The keypad is separated by color into easily identified groups or functions Color Key Is used to 1 9 0 enter a value place a decimal point as the value is entered Black enter a negative number toggle a value between positive and negative or toggle a bit between 0 and 1 clear the field in which data is being CE Clear Entry entered setting it to 0 or to the field s minimum value display the last or next e entry in an enumerated data type Dark Grey e value in a data entry screen A Increment or W e bit number being viewed in a bit field De
50. y reserved for EDS storage This memory can hold up to 31 EDS files depending on how large they are Typical files are about 4K See Page 4 4 for step by step instructions If the configurator s flash memory is full a message appears on the computer screen and on the configurator s display and the download is aborted EDS files are never overwritten Memory Full x Download Aborted J The Operating System Download function allows the operator to replace the operating system with a new version Operating System Download is rarely used since the DeviceView Configurator comes with the current operating system version installed and ready to use However Allen Bradley may produce a diskette with an updated operating system See Page 4 19 for step by step instructions The EDS View Delete function allows the operator to mark and purge EDS files in its flash memory to make room for new files to be downloaded See Page 4 21 for step by step instructions The OnLine Setup function is required before the Device View Configurator can access a DeviceNet Network It makes the configurator active on the network with the CAN Controller Area Network chip enabled See Page 4 2 for step by step instructions If the baud rate and or node address are changed the operator is given the option of saving the changes in flash memory The values in flash memory will be the default values the next time the DeviceView Configurator is pow
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