Rockwell-automation 57C620 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.8 Manuel d'utilisateur

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6Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xFigure 6.1 Ć Rack Configurator MenusThe remainder of this section describes the Configure and GoTomenu op

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6Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xAutoMax Processor Module instruction manual (JĆ3650)for additional information.M/N 57C404 Network ModuleI

6Ć5Configuring RacksM/N 57C429 RĆNet Network Interface ModuleIf you are adding an RĆNet Interface module, you mustenter the node number as a hexadecim

6Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x The following procedure enables you to add a remote I/O network fora Remo

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6Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x6.2.3 Configuring a Remote Shark RackUse the procedure that follows to add an expansion rack andmodules

6Ć9Configuring Racks6.3 Adding a Foreign Module or OtherUnsupported ModuleAny foreign module, i.e., nonĆAutoMax or DCS 5000, must meet strictrequireme

6Ć10 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xModifying UDC Module InformationNote that UDC modules cannot be changed to another type ofmodule. If the

6Ć11Configuring RacksThe backup procedure creates a copy of the rack,module, and variable databases in a subdirectory calledAMXWORK on the drive desig

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6Ć12 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xDelete locals with unresolved networkĆwide names Ćdeletes Network module variables (the type listed in t

6Ć13Configuring Rackslowest hardware level (all other modules), zoom in will access theVariable Configurator described in section 7. To access the Var

6Ć14 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x6.10.3 Selecting a Drive (DPS systems only)If you are configuring a Distributed Power drive system (DPS)

7Ć17.0 CONFIGURING VARIABLESThe Variable Configurator is used to configure I/O points andcommon memory variables in the rack. The

7Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xConfigurator. Local variables are defined only in the tasks that usethem.Note: Although the following mod

7Ć37.2 Forms Used for Configuring VariablesThere are three types of forms used to configure variables, a basicform used for I/O a

7Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xBATTERYSTATUS0@ Ć True when the onĆboard battery of the Processor module or Common Memory module in slot

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7Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xIn order for application tasks in the rack to be able to access thevariable in this rack, the register/bi

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7Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xPagePage Figure 7.2 Ć Variable Configurator MenusThe following fields appear at the top of the form used

7Ć9Configuring VariablesVariableName: the variable name assigned.VariableDescription: the description assigned to the register/bitItem: used in pla

7Ć10 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x7.5 Configuring I/O for a Foreign ModuleForeign modules are added to the rack as generic modules (GEN32,

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7Ć12 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xStep 4. Select the module to which you want to paste variablenames and descriptions, then select Config

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7Ć14 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xD Analog Rail Local: N/A Remote: mmdprExample: if you designate PB as the character string, a digital in

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7Ć16 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x7.8.1 Selecting the Variable Range DisplayedSelecting Change View from the GoTo menu displays the Change

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8Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThe fields displayed below the three menu names contain thefollowing information for the tasks listed:Slo

8Ć3Creating and Editing Tasks with the Task ManagerThe remainder of this section is organized as follows:8.1 Adding a Task8.2 Copying a Task8.3 Modify

8Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xSlot Ć The slot number in the rack that contains theAutoMax Processor that will run the task (0Ć4) or the

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8Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x8.4 Removing a TaskUse the following procedure to delete the source file(s) for theselected task(s).Step

8Ć7Creating and Editing Tasks with the Task Managerinto Control Block tasks to simplify their creation. This file should notbe edited.Note that when y

8Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xfrom the Commands menu, and you can print it by using the texteditor print command.After the configuratio

8Ć9Creating and Editing Tasks with the Task ManagerDiskettes can be formatted as needed or, to save time, you can useempty preĆformatted diskettes. Us

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8Ć11Creating and Editing Tasks with the Task ManagerSelecting Task Print will print out the following for each of the tasksselected:D Task title page

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8Ć12 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x8.13 Resequencing a TaskResequence is used to resequence the line numbers within a taskprogram. To reseq

8Ć13Creating and Editing Tasks with the Task Manager8.16.2 Purge FilesSelecting Purge from the Commands menu allows you to delete filesthat are no lon

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9Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x9.2 Password and Access LevelsThe password provides an additional level of security for the rack ifthe ke

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9Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x(Continued)1. Must have TASK Access to both tasks in UDC.2. A single task may be loaded with only DATA Ac

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10Ć1AutoMax Processor Overview10.0 AutoMax PROCESSOROVERVIEWThe AutoMax Processor module plugs into the backplane of anAutoMax rack and executes appli

1Ć11.0 INTRODUCTIONThe products described in this manual are manufactured ordistributed by Reliance Electric Industrial Company.Version 3.

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10Ć3AutoMax Processor Overview10.4 Battery BackĆUpThe contents of AutoMax Processor RAM (read/write memory) arepreserved through power failures by the

10Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x10.6 Processor Module Serial PortsThere are two RSĆ232 serial ports on the front of each Processormodule

10Ć5AutoMax Processor OverviewAfter the diagnostics are complete, a checksum of a portion of thecontents of memory is verified against a checksum whic

10Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xAutoMax Processors and UDC modules will be deleted by StopĆAllfaults or commands.The effect of a Stop Al

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10Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThe task is stopped and will not go into run again until you put itinto run using the RUN command descri

10Ć9AutoMax Processor Overview2. An application configuration check is performed. If theapplication configuration check determines that an I/O module

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11Ć1 The ON LINE! command in the System Configurator and the TaskManager applications allows you to select

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11Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x11.1 ON LINE Menu OptionsOnline operations are not run in the Windows environment.Selections are made u

11Ć3ReleaseON LINE direct C: \LIB\SYS\RACKAuto RunF3ăExit Direct Set Access UserlistF1ăHelp Baud RateNetworkConfig NORMAL Keysw

11Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xField C" will show a C if the task has been designated as CRITICALin the configuration for the rac

12Ć112.0 ON LINE MENU: CONNECTThe Connect menu is used to change the baud rate, enter thepassword, release the password, set or r

12Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x12.2 Setting AccessTyping S" for Set Access from the Connect menu shown in figure12.1 allows you t

12Ć312.3 Releasing AccessTyping R" for Release Access from the Connect menu shown infigure 12.1 allows you to release vario

12Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xIf there is any discrepancy between the information in theconfiguration for the rack and an actual appli

12Ć512.5 Connecting to a Network or a Local RackYou can communicate with an AutoMax rack by using either anRSĆ232 serial connecti

12Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xON LINE direct AUTOMAX C: \SYSTEM\RACKEscăExitConnect NetworkSlot No. 07Increment Decrement Enter Termin

12Ć7ON LINE direct C\:EscăExitConnect NetworkSlot No. 08Enter Terminate EntryDrop No 01 05Figure 12.3 Ć ON LINE CONNECT NETWORK

1Ć3DSection 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

12Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xON LINE direct AUTOMAX C\: AMXLIB3\SYSDNR\RACK1EscăExitConnect USERLISTNetwork Connection TableSLOT DROP

13Ć1On Line Menu: Info/Log13.0 ON LINE MENU: INFO/LOGEntering I" for Info/Log from the ON LINE menu allows you todisplay information about the s

13Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThe Software ID" depends on the version of the software (operatingsystem) that has been loaded to

13Ć3On Line Menu: Info/LogThe Software ID" depends on the software (operating system) andhardware version of the UDC module. Tick Rate" re

13Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThe status line for the task displays the slot of the Processor or UDCmodule on which the task is loaded

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14Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x14.2 Directory of the Default PathSelecting F" for Files" from the TRANSFER menu displays th

5On Line Menu: Transfer-$1 +-( / -.- ($)/$) /#-*0"#+*2 -4' !#)" ./*/# +*-/+-( / -.- ( *)&a

14Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x14.3.1 Utility TasksTasks designated as utility tasks when added to the rack are usuallyused for testing

14Ć5On Line Menu: Transfer14.4.2 Save Option: /TunableYou can save only the tunable variable values in a particular taskusing the /Tunable option. Ent

1Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xYou must be familiar with all the instruction manuals that describeyour system configuration. This may in

14Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xthe rack configuration and the tasks only if they were designated asreconstructible. If the rack configu

0On Line Menu: Running Tasks15.0 ON LINE MENU: RUNNING TASKSWARNINGUNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION BEFORE STARTING A TASK. OUTPUTS MAYCHANGE STATE, RESU

15Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x15.1 Running an Individual TaskWARNINGTHIS COMMAND OVERRIDES THE NORMAL STARTING SEQUENCE OF THE

15Ć3On Line Menu: Running TasksON LINE direct C: \LIB\SYS\RACKEscăExitRunNo task selectedF1 HelpAllConfig ZBLKCNF1 Keysw Program Password Entered

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16Ć1On Line Menu: Stopping Tasks16.0 ON LINE MENU: STOPPING TASKSWARNINGIT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATIONPROCESS STO

16Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xwhen a STOPĆALL command is issued by the operator or the systemissues a STOPĆALL. To stop all tasks in t

17Ć1On Line Menu: Deleting Tasks17.0 ON LINE MENU: DELETING TASKSYou can delete one or all tasks in the rack using Delete function fromthe ON LINE men

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18Ć1On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.0 ON LINE MENU:MONITORING AND EDITINGTASKSAutoMax allows you to monitor and change the status of vari

1Ć5Note that a mouse is not required to use AutoMax Executive V3.x.While many functions will be easier to use with a mouse, all of thefunc

4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xMonitor Force.,-( (+/+#%,-(,)# #/%.'/+#%#, (+#-0#%%+-#

18Ć3On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks The  menu allows each user (up to four per rack)

18Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xClear: Removes a variable or all variables from the display list. See18.1.2 for more information.Modify:

18Ć5On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.1.2 Clearing a Variable from the DisplayFollow the directions below to clear a variable from the dis

18Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.1.5 Locating a Variable or I/O AddressThe Locate command can be used to display the variable nameasso

18Ć7On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.1.6 Modifying a VariableWARNINGDEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION, THE USE OF THE TUNE FUNCTION MAYRESULT

18Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xON LINE direct C: \LIB\SYS\RACKEscăExitMonitor Variable Modify#Task VariableLow LimitValueHi LimitSet

18Ć9On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasksover the last value entered, if it is displayed. The syntax andrange of the value you enter will depend

18Ć10 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.1.6.3 Forcing a VariableWARNINGTHE SET AND FORCE FUNCTIONS BYPASS CONTROL OF THE APPLICATIONPROCESS

2On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.1.6.4 Unforcing Variables' (*#'!.*#%*,-*'+#,,(,"+,,#'/

E)%1&&(.,(.#)(&),*),.#)(.",(.t#-.,',%) ,)2),*),.#)(#,)-) .t#()1-tt(4t

2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x# !(%%(/$'",% +#(/+,# * %,$('

18Ć12 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xON LINE direct ăăăăăC: \LIB\SYS\RACKMonitor I/O# Loc Slot Drop Rem Slot Register ValueEscăExitF1

18Ć13On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.2.2 Displaying I/O RegistersYou can display up to 16 registers on the screen at one time. TheMoni

18Ć14 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.2.3 Clearing I/O Registers from the DisplayTo clear I/O from the Monitor I/O display, follow the di

18Ć15On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.2.6 Locating a Variable or I/O AddressThe Locate command can be used to display the variable nameass

4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.2.7 Modifying I/O RegistersWARNINGMODIFYING I/O REGISTERS MAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF CONTROLLEDMACH

18Ć17On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.2.7.2 Modifying Remote I/O RegistersWARNINGTHIS FUNCTION MAY BYPASS CONTROL OF THE APPLICATION PROC

18Ć18 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.3.1 Monitor Analog DisplayThe following fields will be displayed on the Monitor Analog screenfor ea

18Ć19On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.4 Monitoring and Editing PC TasksWARNINGUSE OF THE ONLINE EDITING FEATURE CAN CAUSE THE CON

18Ć20 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xEsc Exit Task StoppedC:\LIB\SYS\RACKON LINE direct Monitor PCTask: PCTASK3 Seq. No. 50 D

;On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.4.1 PC Monitor Online Edit CommandsWARNINGUSE OF THE ONLINE EDITING FEATURE CAN CAUSE THE C

-# #*"' &#*&')%&#"&#'%#%

9 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.4.2.3 Using an Existing Coil Name,2!++,1'+0#/10#.2#+!#4'1&1&#0*#!,&ap

1On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.4.3 Inserting a SequenceWARNINGUSE OF THE ONLINE EDITING FEATURE CAN CAUSE THE CONTROLLEDPR

4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.4.4 Deleting a SequenceWARNINGUSE OF THE ONLINE EDITING FEATURE CAN CAUSE THE CONTROLLEDPRO

18Ć25On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.4.6 Modifying a PresetTo modify the preset value for a COUNTER or TIME_ON orTIME_OFF block, follow t

18Ć26 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.4.8 Unforcing a VariableWARNINGTHE SET AND FORCE FUNCTIONS BYPASS CONTROL OF THE APPLICATIONPROCESS

18Ć27On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasksyou cannot resequence the sequences shown boxed on the leftas those shown boxed on the right:1020304050

/ AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x18.4.12 Searching for a Variable Name$*#(')( $'+'!.$!!$,#)

18Ć29On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks18.5 Forcing VariablesWARNINGTHE SET AND FORCE FUNCTIONS BYPASS CONTROL OF THE APPLICATIONPROCESS BY TH

18Ć30 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xON LINE direct C: \LIB\SYS\RACKMonitor Force#Task Variable ValueEscăExitF1 HelpForce UnforceFigure 18.7

18Ć31On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks2. Enter the name of the task in which the variable is to be forced.3. Enter the name of the variable,

1Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x1.4.4 ASD and the Programming ExecutiveSystems created with the AutoMax Software Designer (ASD) V8 andlat

18Ć32 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xOther Methods of Setting UP Meter PortsPMI meter ports can be set up during DPS parameter entry on on t

18Ć33On Line Menu: Monitoring and Editing TasksEach UDC entry has a port number (1Ć4), a variable name orregister/bit number, and a minimum (Val @ -10

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/On Line Menu: Error Clear #-&&$&'#()($,&$''$&&&$&!$

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20Ć1Software Troubleshooting20.0 SOFTWARETROUBLESHOOTINGError messages may be displayed on the screen if there areproblems with memory, disks, or data

AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x20Ć2 Errors can be caused by inconsistent, invalid, or missing data and/orindex files. A

20Ć3Software Troubleshooting20.4 Module/Variable Compatibility ProblemsIf registers defined in an AutoMax V2 module cannot be configured inthe current

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AĆ1Processor Module Ports Programmer/Port BAppendix AProcessor Module PortsProgrammer/Port BIf the personal computer that will be used as a programmin

2Ć1Introduction to the AutoMax Distributed Control System2.0 INTRODUCTION TO THEAutoMax DISTRIBUTEDCONTROL SYSTEMAutoMax is a programmable, microproce

AĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xProgramming Terminal End9ĆPin Female ConnectorSIGNAL PIN#RECV ă2XMIT ă3CTS ă8RTS ă7DTR ă4DSR ă6COM ă5Reli

BĆ1Processor Module Error and Status CodesAll AutoMax Processor module error and status codes (display

BĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThe following status/error codes are displayed while you load the runbase, oroperating sys

BĆ3Processor Module Error and Status Codes13 Runbase boot errorĆ a check on the runbase failed14 Processor overlap limit exceededĆ ran out of processi

BĆ4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xBASIC STOP ALL Error CodesThe following error codes are caused by problems in BASIC tasks and cause allta

BĆ5Processor Module Error and Status CodesAutoMax DriveĆRelated Error CodesThe following error codes indicate a power circuit or external drive system

BĆ6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xEA Error installing application task, common symbol could not beresolved, insufficient memory in Processo

CĆ1AutoMax Task ExecutionIn AutoMax applications that incorporate multiĆtasking, task execution isdetermined by eligib

CĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThe implications of scan time and priority are particularly important in applicationst

CĆ3AutoMax Task ExecutionThe Control Block task starts, and finishes executing 2 ticks later. At this point, theBASIC task is eligible to run (its tim

2Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThe Enhanced BASIC language is used for general programming,keyboard and CRTĆbased operator interfaces, a

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DĆ1Limitations on Object File SizeAppendix DLimitations on Object File SizeThis appendix explains application and configuration object file limits for

DĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xSee section 10.0 for the amount of memory available on eac

EĆ1(in chart form)  Control menu Ć ALT,SPACEBAR click on menuMenus Ć

EĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x  Enlarging aWindow Ć 1. ALT+ESC click on Maximize box 2. ALT+SPACEBAR (upper

FĆ1Appendix FDatabase DefinitionsThe relevant fields in each of the AutoMax Executive V3.6 databases aredescribed here. Any fields

FĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xLOC_PORT NUMERIC This rack's port on local head, if applicable (0Ć3)LEVEL NUMERIC The code identify

FĆ3Database DefinitionsFor the Shark Scanner module(M/N 57C554), the value is one (1) for anallĆdigital rack or zero (0) for a mixed rack.WIRE_NOTE2 N

FĆ4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xă32 % Integeră64 @ Boolean 128 $ StringCARD_TYPE NUMERIC The content of this field depends on the datatyp

FĆ5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)

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; AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xDatabase: $PTCARD.DBFFIELDTYPE DESCRIPTION"   #2&1#24%0&'"

FĆ7UDCąunusedUDCąSD3000 6ĆpulseUDCąSD3000 12ĆpulseUDCąSD3000 12Ćpulse auxiliaryUDC

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8Importing Racks from Systems Containing Network (.NET) FilesAppendix GImporting Racks from SystemsContaining Network (.NET) Files&7.301712%,

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HĆ1Using Foreign Modules in an AutoMax RackAppendix HUsing Foreign Modulesin an AutoMax RackA foreign module must meet the following hardware and soft

HĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x9. Each slot has 64K of address space. Foreign modules that have morememory can be addressed in the rack

JĆ1Appendix JQuickstart GuideWARNINGONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION ANDOPERATION OF THE CONTROLLED EQUI

; AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x224,)-'8.4(!5%!+1%!$82%+%#3%$!++3(%(!1$6!1%1%04)1%$&.18.41

JĆ3Once all of the hardware for a rack has been configured, you can configure thevariables in each rack. Configur

2Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x2.2 Introduction to Configuring Racks andVariablesOnce you create the system/section/rack structure for y

6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xGenerating a Configuration File and (Optional) ParameterObject File"#,."4,1 +),!--)&

KĆ1Appendix KImport NotesThe procedure for importing racks and tasks from AutoMax Executive V1 or V2 isdescribed in detail in section 5.3.

5 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xDCS Drive Controller (M/N 57406) Example$!-!#%./!-.(%./! !(+2-!0.! /++*"%#0-!/$!-%

LĆ1AutoMax Bill of Material GeneratorAfter you have completed the physical configuration of a system, you

LĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xSystem: 135792 Page: 1Date: 03/19/93Customer:Engineer:bagwellQuant Part Number Descript

LĆ3AutoMax Bill of Material GeneratorDrive for temporary files: If different than the default, enter the drive used for temporary workspace.Step 5. A

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<Copying Systems and Racks,)342')(74)56,%6*2//29()5'4-&),2962'23;%1):-56-1+762

MĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xStep 6. Use the DOS  command to delete all the files in the<NEW_SYS> directory.Step 7. Use t

NĆ1Tokens and LockingTokens provide a means of writeĆprotecting the databases and tasks for one ormore racks or an entire

2Ć5Introduction to the AutoMax Distributed Control SystemTasks that control Distributed Power Drives (DPS) are stored andexecuted on UDC

NĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xWhen an AutoMax system is located on a personal computer which is used bymore than one per

NĆ3Tokens and LockingThe command on the System and Rack menus can beused to change the token password for t

NĆ4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xWhen a token password is changed, the user will be asked to enter his UserName. Th

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NĆ6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xIf a rack is selected:The token status line will display information about the rack token for t

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NĆ8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xWhen another user is working at a lower level than the level you are trying to lock(e.g., editing a task

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PĆ1Version Control Library (VCL)Appendix PVersion Control Library (VCL)The Version Control Library (VCL) provides an interface to the Polytron Version

2Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x2.4 Introduction to Online OperationsBefore you can go online to any rack in the system, the operatingsys

PĆ2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xThecommand allows the user to save current versions

PĆ3Version Control Library (VCL)Error Handling during a Snapshot OperationIf an error occurs during the processing of a snapshot operation, an errorme

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PĆ6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xExample 1:On Monday, section NET_A was snapshot from the section level at a time when ithad only one rack

PĆ7Version Control Library (VCL)If the check box labeled Fetch all available Tokens is selected (checked),

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QĆ1AutoMax Version Update UtilityAppendix QAutoMax Version Update UtilityAutoMax Executive V3.3 (and later) creates a DPS drive parameter database for

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3Ć1Notes on Installation3.0 NOTES ON INSTALLATIONThis section describes what you need to know before installing theProgramming Executive software. Ref

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SĆ1What Can Go Wrong When Loading Tasks and FilesAppendix SWhat Can Go Wrong WhenLoading Tasks and FilesThis appendix describes some problems you migh

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SĆ3What Can Go Wrong When Loading Tasks and Filesand the Programming Executive software will automatically load thefiles in the correct sequence.S.2 P

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3Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xusually comes with a diskette containing the required files, includingthe driver program (typically MOUSE

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4Ć1Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windows4.0 GETTING AROUND IN THEAutoMax EXECUTIVE ANDWINDOWSAll operations in Windows can be executed w

4Ć2 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xFigure 4.1 Ć Choosing a CommandIf you are using the keyboard, there are two ways to choosecommands from W

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4Ć4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x4.5 Inactive CommandsIf a command name is displayed in a lighter text on the menu, itmeans that the comma

4Ć5Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windows A  is displayed by AutoMax when additional information isneeded to exe

II AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x4.18 Directory Structure 4Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4Ć6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xOption buttons let you select options for a command. You can selectonly one option in a group of option b

4Ć7Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windows4.10 Enlarging a WindowYou can enlarge a window to fill the entire desktop.If you are using the

4Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xIf you are using a mouse, click the Restore box (doubleĆheadedarrow) in the upperĆright corner to restore

4Ć9Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windows You can use the Exit command to close a Windows application. Anychang

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5Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windows4.16 Using the Mouse Accelerator(DoubleĆClicking)# (*0. ) 0. /*(*1 ,0$&'4

4Ć12 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xDoubleĆclicking the right button returns you to the next higher level inthe configuration process.4.17 U

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4Ć15Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windows4.21 Text EditorThe Norton Editor is part of the AutoMax Executive software, and isthe default

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4Ć16 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xnumber in that range. If there a sequence number inthat range, the sequence number will be increased byo

4Ć17Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and WindowsEach variable name must be defined as one of two types: local to thetask or common to all Proce

4Ć18 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xAăăfor all contacts and coilOăăfor normally open contactsCăăfor normally closed contactsUăăfor upward tr

4Ć19Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windowsfunction description (M") for errors that may also occurwhen you include sequences. Note

4Ć20 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xYou will then be prompted for a coil description which begins at theblinking cursor. The description fie

4Ć21Getting Around in the AutoMax Executive and Windows4. S Ć Shift Register CoilThe Shift Register has a variable length of up to 16 bits and shifts

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IV AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x6.10 GoTo Menu6Ć12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5Ć8 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xare transferring systems in, enter the system namesseparated by commas or spaces. (R)SystemĆwide informat

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5Ć10 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x5.1.8.3 Accessibility of Variables Added by ImportAlthough the Remote I/O hardware which was configured

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5Ć14 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xthe commands appear on the Section menu. For each of theprocedures, required data fields are denoted by

5Ć155.2.3 Removing a SectionSelect Remove to delete one or more selected sections, including allthe associated racks and

6 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xD " 0&,+!, 1*"+00&,+#&)"D  (0&0)"-$". (+*"

4,$0 4). ,.# -*/, ,$0 *,.#  -.$).$*),$0 !*,$- ). , .# /.*22 /.$0 -*!.1, --/( -.

5Ć18 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x5.2.8 Selecting All SectionsThe Select All command selects all the sections listed for the selectedsyste

5Ć19Figure 5.10 Ć Add Rack5.3.2 Modifying Rack InformationSelect Modify Info to display the Modify Rack dialog box for th

% AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x " 

Variable NameType S D RS REG B Description Task Cross ReferenceLibrary:I:\AMXLIB System:UDCTEST Section:ANET Rack:A00

5Ć22 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x Ć the variable name including type and arraydimensions Ć the variable type:I/O Ć mappe

5Ć23Table 5.1 Ć Rack Cross Reference Warning and Error Reports Total number of

 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x +**" /&*$/+"/2+-'+-+ ( ' 5

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5Ć26 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xis a floppy drive; otherwise, AutoMax assumes a harddrive.Library Ć Enter the library directory to copy

5Ć275.3.9 Importing a Rack from AutoMax Version 1 or Version 2You can import the configuration information and applicatio

5Ć28 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x5.3.9.2 Generic ModulesNote that a generic" module is added to the appropriate slot in thelocal ra

5Ć295.3.9.5 Source Drive and Subdirectory for ImportIt is important that the files to be imported be stored in a specific

4 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x5.3.10 Selecting All Racks#  & -&&)''(, & -,&&-# +%,

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5Ć32 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x5.4.3 Loading Operating SystemsAutoMax Processor modules and UDC modules require operatingsystems to be

5Ć33that all tasks in the rack will be deleted when you load the AutoMaxoperating system to the Processor(s) in the rack.

&/,(5&*$")+0" 6 (".&*$&

5Ć34 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xoperating system(s) to be loaded at 19200 baud. If the leftmostProcessor in the rack is a M/N 57C430A or

Using the System Configurator

5Ć36 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xStartRun the AutoMaxProgramming ExecutiveConnect the cable between the perĆsonal computer & Processo

5Ć375.4.3.2 Loading the AutoMax Operating System to All Drops on One orAll NetworksThe procedure that follows describes h

5Ć38 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xIf you entered a network module slot number, you havethe same options as above: select (A) to load theop

5Ć39Using the System ConfiguratorIf any UDC modules exist in the destination rack, you will beprompted for which operating systems to erase (AutoMax o

5Ć40 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.xVersion Control Library Drive Ć Enter the letter of the driveyou want to use for VCL files. (Optional)Ve

5Ć41Figure 5.16 Ć AutoMax V3 SetupWhen you have finished making changes, select OK, or Cancel if youhave changed your min

5Ć42 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x3ĆHole Punched Paper Ć This option is useful only when printing inlandscape mode. Check this box if you

6Ć1Configuring Racks The Rack Configurator is used to configure racks. With the RackConfigurator, you can create a graphical repre