Rockwell Automation 2706-DXX Dataliner Message Display DL5 Series - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter
2
Getting Started
Chapter Objectives In this chapter, you will learn how to set up the DL5 for desktop use. You
will also become familiar with the opening menus and prompts.
Initial Desktop Hookup To begin desktop programming of the DL5, you must have the following
items:
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12-24 VDC power supply.
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An Allen-Bradley Industrial Terminal (Catalog No. 1770-T1 through
1770-T4), a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) type RS-232 “dumb”
terminal, a DEC VT52, VT100, or VT101 terminal
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Personal computer with DL5 offline programming software.
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Programming cable
Note: The terminal or host computer must initially operate with the
following protocol:
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9600 baud rate
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8 data bits
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no parity
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1 stop bit
This is required for initial communications with the DL5. After initial hook
up, change the baud rate using the DL5 menu.