Rockwell-automation 47C626 AutoMax Programming Executive V4.2 Manuel d'utilisateur

Instruction Manual J2-3102-3AutoMax®Programming ExecutiveVersion 4.2(M/N 57C605)(M/N 57C606)(M/N 57C607)(M/N 57C625)(M/N 57C626)

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6Ć14doubleĆclicking the right button performs a Zoom Out command. Seefigure 6.6.SYSTEM CONFIGURATORSystems Sections RacksOIRIOUDCOITASK MANAGERVARIABL

6Ć156.12 Jumping to Another RackSelect Jump from the Commands menu in the Rack Configurator tojump to another rack without leaving the Rack Configurat

6Ć16Placeholder format Ć If the substitute string = "L\2Q\1S",then the first placeholder '\2' identifies the location wheresubstri

6Ć17contain up to three wildcard groups (?, which represents asingle character, or *, which represents a string ofindeterminate length). The search on

6Ć18Step 6. Select OK to continue, or Cancel to return to the RackConfigurator without copying the UDC drive.Figure 6.9 Ć Copy Drive Dialog Box6.16 Ge

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7Ć17.0 CONFIGURING VARIABLESThe Variable Configurator is used to configure I/O points andcommon memory variables in the rack. The Variable Configurato

7Ć2Configurator. Local variables are defined only in the tasks that usethem.Note: 

7Ć37.2 Forms Used for Configuring VariablesThere are three types of forms used to configure variables, a basicform used for I/O and interface modules,

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7Ć5Figure 7.1 Ć Configuring Drop Areas 1Ć55 in Network Interface ModulesYou can assign two names (and two descriptions) to each register/bitin the Dro

7Ć6In order for application tasks in the rack to be able to access thevariable in this rack, the register/bit must have a local name in therack. The l

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7Ć8PagePage Figure 7.2 Ć Variable Configurator MenusThe following fields appear at the top of the form used to configurethe selected module. The form

7Ć9VariableName: the variable name assigned.VariableDescription: the description assigned to the register/bitItem: used in place of register number

7Ć107.5 Configuring I/O for a Foreign ModuleForeign modules are added to the rack as generic modules (GEN32,GEN32K or GEN32KH). To configure I/O for a

7Ć11Note that when nonĆconsecutive items are copied into the WindowsClipboard, they become a consecutive list. For example, if three itemsare selected

7Ć12the Configure menu to return to thbe VariableConfigurator.Step 5. Select the starting location(s) to which you want to pastevariable names and de

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7Ć14D Digital Rail, TWS, LED Local: N/A Remote: mmdplbbD Analog Rail Local: N/A Remote: mmdprExample: if you designate PB as the character string, a d

7Ć15Step 2. Select Substitute from the Variables menu. The SubstituteSelected Variables dialog box will be displayed.Step 3. Enter the Search String a

7Ć167.8 GoTo MenuUse the GoTo menu to select the type and range of variablesdisplayed for the module during configuration. You can also searchfor vari

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8Ć2The fields displayed below the three menu names contain thefollowing information for the tasks listed:Slot Ć The number of the slot in the rack tha

8Ć3The remainder of this section is organized as follows:8.1 Adding a Task8.2 Copying a Task8.3 Modifying Task Information8.4 Removing a Task8.5 Displ

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8Ć68.3 Modifying Task InformationUse the following procedure to modify information for a task. Anyfield except the task type can be changed.Step 1. Se

8Ć7If you have also installed a DPS software option, which contains theUDC operating systems and SKELETON.UDC file, theSKELETON.UDC file will contain

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8Ć10The source code and the documentation files for the taskare always transferred. Select any of the following files youwant to transfer with the tas

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8Ć13directory and will be named _PRINT.LOG. If there are no errors, thelog file will simply list the files that were printed.8.12 Generating Task Cros

8Ć14To resequence a PC task:Step 1. Select the task you want to edit.Step 2. Select Edit from the Task menu to access the LadderEditor.Step 3. Press F

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8Ć168.17.4.2 Generating the Drive Parameter FilesThe Generate Configuration command can be used to create thedrive parameter object files (.POB) for a

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9Ć29.2 Password and Access LevelsThe password provides an additional level of security for the rack ifthe keyswitch on the power supply is kept in the

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9Ć4(Continued)1. Must have TASK Access to both tasks in UDC.2. A single task may be loaded with only DATA Access if the taskdoes not already exist on

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10Ć110.0 AutoMax PROCESSOROVERVIEWNOTE: This chapter describes the AutoMax Processor module only.For information about the PC3000 Processor mod

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10Ć310.4 Battery BackĆUpThe contents of AutoMax Processor RAM (read/write memory) arepreserved through power failures by the onĆboard battery backĆup.

10Ć410.6 Processor Module Serial PortsThere are two RSĆ232 serial ports on the front of each Processormodule. They are accessed through DBĆ25 connecto

10Ć5After the diagnostics are complete, a checksum of a portion of thecontents of memory is verified against a checksum which was storedin memory when

1Ć3DSection 17.0 Ć ON LINE Menu: Deleting Tasks Ć Describes how todelete tasks from the rack.D Section 18.0 Ć ON LINE Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tas

10Ć6AutoMax Processors and UDC modules will be deleted by StopĆAllfaults or commands.The effect of a StopĆAll on data in the rack depends on the data

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10Ć8The task is stopped and will not go into run again until you put itinto run using the RUN command described in 15.1.2. You stop all tasks in the

10Ć92. An application configuration check is performed. If theapplication configuration check determines that an I/O module ismissing or not functioni

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11Ć1 The Online menu in the System Configurator and the Task Managerapplications allows you to access the Online Task Manager m

11Ć2display when there is one task running in the rack is described in11.3 and shown in figure 11.2.Use F3 to exit the Online menu and return to the S

11Ć3ReleaseON LINE Direct via Serial C: \LIB\SYS\RACKAuto RunF3ăExit Direct Set Access UserlistF1ăHelp Baud RateNetworkConfig NORMAL Keysw Program A

11Ć4Field C" will show a C if the task has been designated as CRITICALin the configuration for the rack. CRITICAL tasks are those thatcannot be

12Ć112.0 ONLINE MENU: CONNECTThe Connect menu is used to change the baud rate, enter thepassword, release the password, set or release access, andenab

1Ć4You must be familiar with all the instruction manuals that describeyour system configuration. This may include, but is not limited to, thefollowing

12Ć212.2 Setting AccessTyping S" for Set Access from the Connect menu shown in figure12.1 allows you to set various levels of access to the task

12Ć312.3 Releasing AccessTyping R" for Release Access from the Connect menu shown infigure 12.1 allows you to release various levels of access t

12Ć4If there is any discrepancy between the information in theconfiguration for the rack and an actual application task, the faultcode E" 0&quo

12Ć512.5 Setting the Drop Number for a PC3000RackTyping C" for Change Drop" from the Connect menu shown infigure 12.1 allows you to set th

12Ć6ON LINE Direct via Serial AUTOMAX C: \SYSTEM\RACKEscăExitConnect NetworkSlot No. 07Increment Decrement Enter Terminate Entry07 08Figure 12.2 Ć Onl

12Ć7ON LINE direct C\:EscăExitConnect NetworkSlot No. 08Enter Terminate EntryDrop No 01 05Figure 12.3 Ć Online Connect Network Menu (Select Network R

12Ć8ON LINE direct C\: AMXLIB3\SYSDNR\RACK1EscăExitConnect USERLISTNetwork Connection TableSLOT DROP ACCESS USERNAME Direct Data DNRFigu

13Ć113.0 ONLINE MENU: INFO/LOGEntering I" for Info/Log from the Online menu allows you to displayinformation about the system software on any Au

13Ć2ON LINE Direct via Internal Serial C: \LIB\SYS\RACKEscăExitInfo/LogControl Processor Information for Slot 4CPU Error Code: No Error Network Error

13Ć3Figure 13.3 shows a sample display for a UDC module in slot 6.ON LINE Direct via Serial C: \RPE\V33EscăExitInfo/LogUDC Information for S

1Ć5Note that a mouse is required to use AutoMax Executive V4.x.Distributed Power DrivesDistributed Power System (DPS) drives are described in otherdoc

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14Ć214.2 Directory of the Default PathSelecting F" for Files" from the Transfer menu displays the directoryof the current default path. To

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14Ć414.3.1 Utility TasksTasks designated as utility tasks when added to the rack are usuallyused for testing purposes and not for application control.

14Ć514.4.2 Save Option: /TunableYou can save only the tunable variable values in a particular taskusing the /Tunable option. Enter the name of the tas

14Ć6the rack configuration and the tasks only if they were designated asreconstructible. If the rack configuration was not designated asreconstructibl

015.0 ONLINE MENU: RUNNING TASKSWARNINGUNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION BEFORE STARTING A TASK. OUTPUTS MAYCHANGE STATE, RESULTING IN MACHINE MOVEMENT. F

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15Ć215.1 Running an Individual TaskWARNINGTHIS COMMAND OVERRIDES THE NORMAL STARTING SEQUENCE OF THEAPPLICATION TASKS, WHICH IS DETERMINED BY

15Ć3ON LINE Direct via Serial C: \LIB\SYS\RACKEscăExitRunNo task selectedF1 HelpAllConfig ZBLKCNF1 Keysw Program Password Entered Auto Run Disabl

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16Ć116.0 ONLINE MENU: STOPPING TASKSWARNINGIT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATIONPROCESS STOPS IN A SAFE MANNER WHEN THE

16Ć2when a STOPĆALL command is issued by the operator or the systemissues a STOPĆALL. To stop all tasks in the rack, follow the directionsbelow:1. Fro

17Ć117.0 ONLINE MENU: DELETING TASKSYou can delete one or all tasks in the rack using Delete function fromthe Online menu. Note that a task must be st

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18Ć118.0 ONLINE MENU:MONITORING AND EDITINGTASKSAutoMax allows you to monitor and change the status of variablesand I/O points, display and modify Lad

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18Ć3 The  menu allows each user (up to four per rack) tomonitor up to 16 COMMON and/or LOCAL var

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18Ć4Clear: Removes a variable or all variables from the display list. See18.1.2 for more information.Modify: Allows you to modify a variable. See 18.1

18Ć518.1.2 Clearing a Variable from the DisplayFollow the directions below to clear a variable from the display.1. Enter C" for Clear from the

18Ć618.1.5 Locating a Variable or I/O AddressThe Locate command can be used to display the variable nameassociated with an I/O address and display the

18Ć718.1.6 Modifying a VariableWARNINGDEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION, THE USE OF THE TUNE FUNCTION MAYRESULT IN INSTABILITY OF THE APPLICATION PRO

18Ć8ON LINE Direct via Serial C: \LIB\SYS\RACKEscăExitMonitor Variable Modify#Task VariableLow LimitValueHi LimitSet Tune Force UnforceFigure 18.4 Ć

18Ć9over the last value entered, if it is displayed. The syntax andrange of the value you enter will depend on the variable type.See figure 18.3 for t

18Ć1018.1.6.3 Forcing a VariableWARNINGTHE SET AND FORCE FUNCTIONS BYPASS CONTROL OF THE APPLICATIONPROCESS BY THE APPLICATION TASKS. IT IS THE RESPO

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18Ć12ON LINE Direct via Serial ăăăăăC: \LIB\SYS\RACKMonitor I/O# Loc Slot Drop Rem Slot Register ValueEscăExitF1 HelpDisplay Clear ModifySave Re

18Ć1318.2.2 Displaying I/O RegistersYou can display up to 16 registers on the screen at one time. TheMonitor I/O screen display is described in 18

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1Ć81.4.4 ASD and the Programming ExecutiveSystems created with the AutoMax Software Designer (ASD) V8 andlater can be converted into AutoMax Executive

18Ć1418.2.3 Clearing I/O Registers from the DisplayTo clear I/O from the Monitor I/O display, follow the directions inClearing a Single Display"

18Ć1518.2.6 Locating a Variable or I/O AddressThe Locate command can be used to display the variable nameassociated with an I/O address and display th

418.2.7 Modifying I/O RegistersWARNINGMODIFYING I/O REGISTERS MAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF CONTROLLEDMACHINERY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USE

18Ć1718.2.7.2 Modifying Remote I/O RegistersWARNINGTHIS FUNCTION MAY BYPASS CONTROL OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS BYTHE APPLICATION TASKS. IT IS TH

18Ć1818.3.1 Monitor Analog DisplayThe following fields will be displayed on the Monitor Analog screenfor each variable:(#) ĆIdentifies the D/A channe

18Ć1918.4 Monitoring and Editing PC TasksThe Monitor PC Program command is used to access the AutoMaxLadder Editor which is used to monitor Ladder pro

18Ć20The columns in the force table contain the following information:(#) Ć Force table (page) position (1Ć16).Task Ć The task in which the variable i

18Ć21ă# Taskă1ă2ă3ă4ă5ăFRCS1BASă6ăFRCS1BASă7ăFRCS1BASă8ăFRCS1BASă9ăFRCS1BLK10ăFRCS1BLK11ăFRCS1BLK12ăFRCS1BLK13ăFRCS1PC14ăFRCS1PCVariableC@C%C!CL@L%L!L

18Ć2218.6 Setting Up the UDC and PMI Meter PortsIf your system configuration incorporates an AutoMax DistributedPower drive, the Monitor Set Up UDC/PM

18Ć23ON LINE Direct via Serial C: \AMXLIB3\SYSDNYR\RACK1Monitor Setup UDC/PMIEscăExit UDC AăPMI BăPMIF1 HelpLoc Port Task VarName/RegNumUDC ă1 S5ASPD

2Ć12.0 INTRODUCTION TO THEAutoMax DISTRIBUTEDCONTROL SYSTEMAutoMax is a programmable, microprocessorĆbased control systemcapable of performing realĆti

18Ć24for each port on the PMI Processors associated with theselected UDC module (A and B).Step 3. Enter U" to select the UDC analog outputs, A&

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20Ć120.0 SOFTWARETROUBLESHOOTINGError messages may be displayed on the screen if there areproblems with memory, disks, or databases. This section desc

20Ć2 Errors can be caused by inconsistent, invalid, or missing data and/orindex files. An error message will indicate if this occ

20Ć320.4 Module/Variable Compatibility ProblemsIf registers defined in an AutoMax V2 module cannot be configured inthe current version of the Executiv

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AĆ1Appendix AProcessor Module Serial PortsProgrammer/Port BIf it is necessary to prepare a cable to connect a personal computer to theMultibus rackĆba

AĆ2Programming Terminal End of Cable9ĆPin Female ConnectorSIGNAL PIN#RECV ă2XMIT ă3CTS ă8RTS ă7DTR ă4DSR ă6COM ă5Reliance End of Cable25ĆPin Male Conn

BĆ1All AutoMax Processor module error and status codes (displayed on the twosevenĆsegment LEDs on the

2Ć2The Enhanced BASIC language is used for general programming,keyboard and CRTĆbased operator interfaces, and numericprocessing. Enhanced BAS

BĆ2The following status/error codes are displayed while you load the runbase, oroperating system, onto the Processor module(s). All of

BĆ313 Runbase boot errorĆ a check on the runbase failed14 Processor overlap limit exceededĆ ran out of processing capacity (time)15 External watchdog

BĆ4BASIC STOP ALL Error CodesThe following error codes are caused by problems in BASIC tasks and cause alltasks to stop.40 Too many RETURNs from GOSUB

BĆ5AutoMax DriveĆRelated Error CodesThe following error codes indicate a power circuit or external drive system fault.They apply only to systems that

BĆ6EA Error installing application task, common symbol could not beresolved, insufficient memory in Processor Module. I/O referencedin configuration i

CĆ1In AutoMax applications that incorporate multiĆtasking, task execution isdetermined by eligibility to run. A task&a

CĆ2The implications of scan time and priority are particularly important in applicationsthat require tasks to share data or to be s

CĆ3The Control Block task starts, and finishes executing 2 ticks later. At this point, theBASIC task is eligible to run (its time 0). When it finishes

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DĆ1Appendix DLimitations on Object File SizeThis appendix explains application and configuration object file limits for AutoMaxProcessor modules. Note

2Ć3stop, and delete tasks on the AutoMax Processor or UDC module.Task error logs are viewed and cleared in the Task Manager.The AutoMax 

DĆ2See section 10.0 for the amount of memory available on each Processor module.In racks with a single

EĆ1Appendix EDatabase DefinitionsThe relevant fields in each of the AutoMax Executive databases are describedhere. Any fields not identified here are

EĆ2LOC_PORT NUMERIC This rack's port on local head, if applicable (0Ć3)LEVEL NUMERIC The code identifying this rack's location in the remot

EĆ3For the Shark Scanner module(M/N 57C554), the value is one (1) for anallĆdigital rack or zero (0) for a mixed rack.WIRE_NOTE2 NUMERIC For AutoMax P

EĆ4ă32 % Integeră64 @ Boolean 128 $ StringCARD_TYPE NUMERIC The content of this field depends on the datatype. For string variables, it contains the s

EĆ50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9AutoMax Processor1234RACK1123RACK20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9AutoMaxRemote I/O RACK1(card in remoterack) CARD1Local Head2Ćbit

;Database: $PTCARD.DBFFIELDTYPE DESCRIPTION"  #2&1#24%0&'"  '-+#/%'1#24/5.$&ap

EĆ7 UDCąunusedUDCąSD3000 6ĆpulseUDCąSD3000 12ĆpulseUDCąSD3000 12Ćpulse auxiliaryUDCąSF3000 field regul

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FĆ1Appendix FImporting Racks from SystemsContaining Network (.NET) FilesIf your system has .NET files, you must run NETIN prior to importing AutoMax V

2Ć4The library/system/section/rack hierarchy allows you to structureeach application so that it can be easily understood and its partsaccessed quickly

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GĆ1A foreign module must meet the following hardware and software requirementsbefore it can be used i

GĆ29. Each slot has 64K of address space. Foreign modules that have morememory can be addressed in the rack if the proper number of slots to theright

HĆ1Appendix HQuickstart GuideWARNINGONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION ANDOPERATION OF THE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT SHOULD INS

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6Generating a Configuration File and (Optional) ParameterObject File"#,."4,1 +),!--)& 0&,+0/(/0,0%"10,3.,

IĆ1Appendix IImport NotesThe procedure for importing racks and tasks from AutoMax Executive V1 or V2 isdescribed in detail in section 5.3.12. This app

5DCS Drive Controller (M/N 57406) Example$!-!#%./!-.(%./! !(+2-!0.! /++*"%#0-!/$!-%1!+*/-+((!-Current VersionAutoMax V2 Ex

JĆ1Tokens provide a means of writeĆprotecting the databases and tasks for one ormore racks or an entire system when using

2Ć5Tasks that control Distributed Power Drives (DPS) are stored andexecuted on UDC (Universal Drive Controller) modules in the rack.UDC t

JĆ2When an AutoMax system is located on a personal computer which is used bymore than one person, or on a network server, unauthorized

JĆ3The command on the System and Rack menus can beused to change the token password for the system or a sel

JĆ4When a token password is changed, the user will be asked to enter his UserName. The default will be the name entered in the

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JĆ8When another user is working at a lower level than the level you are trying to lock(e.g., editing a task in the rack you are trying to transfer), t

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KĆ1Appendix KVersion Control Library (VCL)The Version Control Library (VCL) provides an interface to the Polytron VersionControl System (PVCS) by Int

2Ć62.4 Introduction to Online OperationsBefore you can go online to any rack in the system, the operatingsystem, or runbase, for the AutoMax Processor

KĆ2Thecommand allows the user to save current versions of system filesto the Version Control Libr

KĆ3Error Handling during a Snapshot OperationIf an error occurs during the processing of a snapshot operation, an errormessage will be displayed and t

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KĆ6Example 1:On Monday, section NET_A was snapshot from the section level at a time when ithad only one rack, A00. On Tuesday, another rack, A01, was

KĆ7If the check box labeled Fetch all available Tokens is selected (checked), then allthe tokens in the Ver

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LĆ1Version 4.1 of the AutoMax Programming Executive contains the following newfeatures:1. Support for the AutoMa

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UDC OSincludedw/ ExecutivesoftwareN N A N Ć N N N N Ć N N N NPMI OS Version (001Ć999)UDC OS Version (1Ć99)PMI OS Type (see below)PMI OS Version (001Ć9

3Ć13.0 NOTES ON INSTALLATIONThis section describes what you need to know before installing theProgramming Executive software. Refer to instruction man

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NĆ1Appendix NWhat Can Go Wrong WhenLoading Tasks and FilesThis appendix describes some problems you might encounter when loadingtasks and files to the

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NĆ3and the Programming Executive software will automatically load thefiles in the correct sequence.N.2 Processor or Universal Drive ControllerModule L

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PĆ1The EditConf utility is a standĆalone Windows application intended for engineersdesigning AutoMax syst

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For additional information1 Allen-Bradley DriveMayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 USATel: (800) 241-2886 or (440) 646-3599http://www.reliance.com/automaxCop

3Ć2Running the Programming ExecutiveOnce you have installed the Executive, you can run it by clicking theAMX icon on the desktop. From Windows 95, cli

3Ć3Baud RateThe default baud rate for communication between the personalcomputer and the Processor is 9600 (19200 for M/N 57C435Processor). The operat

ITable of Contents1.0 Introduction 1Ć1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Manual Cont

3Ć4Refer to the AutoMax PC3000 User's Manual for stepĆbyĆstepdescriptions of connecting the personal computer to an AutoMaxPC3000. A

4Ć14.0 GETTING AROUND IN THEAutoMax EXECUTIVEKeyboard KeysIn this manual, keynames are capitalized (ESC, ENTER, CTRL). Aplus sign (+) used between two

4Ć2The rack database files are stored in d:\library\system\rack, whererack" is the name of the rack. The rack database files define themodules,

4Ć3 In addition to the files described in section 4.3, the following file typesmay be created when you use the Programming Execut

4Ć4 Microsoft WordPad is the default text editor used to create and editControl Block and BASIC tasks, BASIC include" files, anddo

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5Ć2 The System menu includes all of the commands that operate onsystems. A system is the (upper level) designation for an entireapplicat

5Ć3 You can copy an existing system and save it to an AutoMax library.Use the following procedure to copy a system.Step 1. Select

5Ć4Figure 5.4 Ć Modify Destination System Dialog Box5.1.3 Modifying System InformationSelect Modify Info to display the Modify System dialog box for t

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II5.1.9.1 Module Types Recognized by theImport Procedure5Ć12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.9.2 Generic Modules5Ć13

5Ć6D Rack parameter file (only for racks containing UDCmodules)D Task title page (task name, description, engineer, slot,priority, critical, reconstru

5Ć7D Correctly handles the case where files move between diskettes onsubsequent transfers.D Allows you to transfer the rack configuration only.D Trans

5Ć8information, the site manager would need to run Transfer from theSystem menu, and select the SystemĆwide information only" option.The site ma

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5Ć10Figure 5.6 Ć Transferring a System Using TransferUse the following proced

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5Ć125.1.9 Importing a System from ASDYou can import a system created with the AutoMax SoftwareDesigner (ASD) Version 8.x (M/N 57C310Ć57C313) into the

5Ć135.1.9.2 Generic ModulesA generic" module, identified by the prefix GEN", is added to theappropriate slot in the local rack when IODEF

5Ć14where you have both an integer view and a double integer view). Inversion 2.0, defining an address as both integer and double integerwas sometimes

5Ć15system is imported, it will be inserted into the list ofsystems in alphabetical order and become the selectedsystem.5.1.10 Selecting All SystemsTh

III5.4 Commands Menu5Ć39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1 Editing DOS Files5Ć39 . . . . . . .

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5Ć17Description Ć A description of the section; an alphanumericstring of up to 40 characters. (O)Step 3. Select OK to add the section to the database

5Ć18Description Ć A description of the section, an alphanumericstring of up to 40 characters. (O)Step 4. The New Rack Name dialog box is displayed for

5Ć19Figure 5.12 Ć New Rack Name Dialog Box5.2.3 Modifying Section InformationSelect Modify Info to display the Modify Section dialog box. You canmake

5Ć205.2.7 Printing Section FilesThe Print Section command enables you to print out files relevant toone or more sections of a system. After selecting

5Ć21Select  to create a log file that will list any errors thatmay occur during the print job. Each section will have a separate logfile.

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5Ć23The sections that follow describe the commands in the Rack menu inthe order that the commands appear on the menus. For each of thecommands, requir

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IV7.2 Forms Used for Configuring Variables7Ć3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.1 Basic I/O and Interface Module Configuration Form7

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Variable NameType S D RS REG B Description Task Cross ReferenceLibrary:I:\AMXLIB System:UDCTEST Section:ANET Rack:A00 Task/File:Generation Date: 0

5Ć29 Ć the variable name including type and arraydimensions Ć the variable type:I/O Ć mapped to a module in the master rack other tha

5Ć30Table 5.1 Ć Rack Cross Reference Warning and Error ReportsTotal number of variables (E) numberTasksdefi

5Ć31Table 5.1 Ć Rack Cross Reference Warning and Error Reports (Continued)Unused variables which are configured butvariablesUnused variables which are

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5Ć33Drive Ć Enter the source drive or the destination drive. If Aor B is entered, the Executive software assumes the driveis a floppy drive; otherwise

5Ć34 Use the following procedure to transfer racks using TransferĆPlus. Ifyou are transferring to diskett

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5Ć36The Import procedure will copy in the task source files for the rack.Note that tasks must be compilable in AutoMax V2 in order to importproperly.

5Ć37When you configure the remote I/O system, you will be promptedthat variables have already been configured for the hardware.If floating variables e

5Ć38be different than the name of the rack being imported, i.e.,the subdirectory in which the rack is located.10Ćslot or 16Ćslot rack Ć Select the app

5Ć395.3.17 Using Version Control LibraryIf your AutoMax system is using the Version Control Library facility,the command Version Control Library"

5Ć405.4.2 Viewing a FileSelect View File from the Commands menu to view a file you select.Note that the selected file cannot be edited when using this

5Ć41cannot communicate with older versions of the AutoMax Executivesoftware. The Version 4 AutoMax Executive software cannotcommunicate with racks con

5Ć42See Appendix T for problems that can occur when you loadoperating systems.Types of AutoMax Operating SystemsThe AutoMax operating system, which ov

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5Ć44StartRun the AutoMaxProgramming ExecutiveConnect the cable between the perĆsonal computer & ProcessorSelect Load OSAutoMax Exec. determines co

5Ć455.4.3.2 Loading the AutoMax Operating System to All Drops on One orAll NetworksThe procedure that follows describes how to load the AutoMaxoperati

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5Ć46If you entered a network module slot number, you havethe same options as above: select (A) to load theoperating system to all Processors that do n

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5-48menu. If you want to use a different text editor, enter the filename of the text editor (including the .COM or .EXE extension) you want to use wit

5Ć49 Select Communication from the Setup menu to choose the methodyou want to use to communicate w

5Ć50base memory address and port address match the addressesentered in the Communication setup.If you want to set up communication to an internal PC30

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6Ć4AutoMax Processor Module instruction manual (JĆ3650)for additional information.M/N 57C404 Network ModuleIf you are adding a Network module, you wil

6Ć5same hexadecimal number must be physically set on thefaceplate on the actual module.)M/N 57C424 MaxPak III Serial Interface ModuleIf you are adding

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6Ć86.2.3 Configuring a Remote Shark RackUse the procedure that follows to add an expansion rack andmodules to a remote Shark rack. Only one expansion

6Ć96.3 Adding a Foreign Module or OtherUnsupported ModuleAny foreign module, i.e., nonĆAutoMax or DCS 5000, must meet strictrequirements before it can

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6Ć11If a Remote I/O module is removed from a rack, all of the remoteracks, heads, modules, and I/O in the remote racks will be deleted aswell.If a Uni

6Ć126.9 Displaying Module InformationThe following procedure enables you to display the information forthe module in the selected slot, but no changes

6Ć13Step 4. Select OK to repair the slot or Cancel to return to the RackConfigurator window without executing the changes.6.11 GoTo MenuThe GoTo Menu