Document Outline

• J2-3106-1, AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.8
• Table of Contents
• 1.0 - Introduction
  • 1.1 Manual Contents
  • 1.2 Additional Information
  • 1.3 Related Hardware and Software
  • 1.4 Compatibility with Processors and Earlier Versions of the Programming Executive
• 2.0 - Introduction To The AutoMax Distributed Control System
  • 2.1 ReSource AutoMax Programming Executive Overviw
  • 2.2 Introduction to Configuring Racks and Variables
  • 2.3 Introduction to Creating Application Tasks
  • 2.4 Introduction to Online Operaitons
  • 2.5 AutoMax Help Screens
• 3.0 - Notes On Installation
  • 3.1 Installing the Windows Software on the Personal Computer
  • 3.2 Installing and Running the Programming Executive Software on the Personal Computer
  • 3.3 Installing a Mouse
  • 3.4 Connecting the AutoMax Processor to the Personal Computer
  • 3.5 User Ports
• 4.0 - Getting Around In The AutoMax Executive And Windows
  • 4.1 Making Selections
  • 4.2 Choosing Commands from Menus
  • 4.3 Canceling a Menu
  • 4.5 Inactive Commands
  • 4.4 The Control Menu
  • 4.6 Making Multiple Selections from Lists
  • 4.7 Dialog Boxes
  • 4.8 Moving a Window Or Icon
  • 4.9 Changing the Size of a Window
  • 4.10 Enlarging a Window
  • 4.11 Shrinking a Window to an Icon
  • 4.12 Restoring a Window or Icon
  • 4.13 Using Scroll Bars
  • 4.14 Closing an Application
  • 4.15 Ending a Windows Session
  • 4.16 Using the Mouse Accelerator (Double-Clicking)
  • 4.17 Using the DOS Command Prompt
  • 4.18 Directory Structure
  • 4.19 Database Files
  • 4.20 AutoMax File Types
  • 4.21 Text Editor
  • 4.22 PC Editor
• 5.0 - Using The System Configurator
  • 5.1 System Menu
  • 5.2 Section Menu
  • 5.3 Rack Menu
  • 5.4 Commands Menu
  • 5.5 Setup Menu
  • 5.6 On_Line! Command: Accessing Online Functions
• 6.0 - Configuring Racks
  • 6.1 Adding a Module to a Rack
  • 6.2 Adding a Remote I/O Network
  • 6.3 Adding a Foreign Module or Other Unsupported Module
  • 6.4 Configuring Drive Parameters
  • 6.5 Modifying Module Information
  • 6.6 Removing a Module from a Rack
  • 6.7 Moving a Module to Another Slot in the Rack
  • 6.8 Displaying Module Information
  • 6.9 Repairing a Rack Configuration
  • 6.10 GoTo Menu
  • 6.11 Accessing the Variable Configurator
• 7.0 - Configuring Variables
  • 7.1 Variables That Must Be Configured
  • 7.2 Forms Used for Configuring Variables
  • 7.3 Register Views and Register Pages
  • 7.4 Entering Variable Names and Descriptions
  • 7.5 Configuring I/O for a Foreign Module
  • 7.6 Modifying Variable Names and Descriptions
  • 7.7 Variable Menu
  • 7.8 GoTo Menu
• 8.0 - Creating and Editing Tasks With The Task Manager
  • 8.1 Adding a Task
  • 8.2 Copying a Task
  • 8.3 Modifying Task Information
  • 8.4 Removing a Task
  • 8.5 Displaying Task Information
  • 8.6 Editing a Task
  • 8.7 Compiling a Task
  • 8.8 Verifying Tasks
  • 8.9 Editing the Documentation File for a Task
  • 8.10 Transferring Task Files
  • 8.11 Printing Task Files
  • 8.12 Generating Task Cross Reference Files
  • 8.13 Resequencing a Task
  • 8.14 Selecting All Tasks
  • 8.15 Using Version Control Library
  • 8.16 Commands Menu
  • 8.17 On_Line! Command: Accessing Online Functions
• 9.0 - System Security
  • 9.1 Keyswitch
  • 9.2 Password and Access Levels
• 10.0 - AutoMax Processor Overview
  • 10.1 Single Processor Module in a Rack
  • 10.2 Additional Data Storage in a Rack Containing a Single Processor Module
  • 10.3 Multiple Processor Modules in a Rack
  • 10.4 Battery Back-Up
  • 10.5 Module Watchdog Circuitry
  • 10.6 Processor Module Serial Prots
  • 10.7 Status Indicators
  • 10.8 Power-Up Initialization
  • 10.9 Run-Time Diagnostics
  • 10.10 Status Codes
  • 10.11 Shut-Down Faults
  • 10.12 Stop-All Faults
  • 10.13 Forcing a Cold Start/Deleting Operating Systems
  • 10.14 Stopping and Re-Starting AutoMax and UDC Tasks in the Rack
  • 10.15 System Re-Initialization
• 11.0 - AutoMax ON LINE Menu
  • 11.1 ON LINE Menu Options
  • 11.2 ON LINE Menu Display
  • 11.3 ON LINE Menu Display
• 12.0 - ON LINE Menu: Connect
  • 12.1 Changing the Baud Rate
  • 12.2 Setting Access
  • 12.3 Releasing Access
  • 12.4 Setting AUTO-RUN
  • 12.5 Connecting to a Network or a Local Rack
  • 12.6 Displaying the Network Connection Table
• 13.0 - ON LINE Menu: Info/Log
  • 13.1 Info/Log Processor and UDC Information Display
  • 13.2 Info/Log Task Information Display
• 14.0 - ON LINE Menu: Transfer
  • 14.1 Changing the Default Path
  • 14.2 Directory of the Default Path
  • 14.2 Loading the Rack Configuration, Drive Parameters, and Tasks onto the Rack
  • 14.4 Saving Tasks from the Rack
  • 14.5 Recovering a Rack
• 15.0 - ON LINE Menu: Running Tasks
  • 15.1 Running an Individual Task
  • 15.2 Running All Tasks in the Rack
• 16.0 - ON LINE Menu: Stopping Tasks
  • 16.1 Stopping an Individual Task
  • 16.2 Stopping All Tasks in the Rack
• 17.0 - ON LINE Menu: Deleting Tasks
  • 17.1 Deleting an Individual Task
  • 17.2 Deleting All Tasks from the Rack
• 18.0 - ON LINE Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks
  • 18.1 Monitoring and Modifying Variables
  • 18.2 Monitoring and Modifying I/O
  • 18.3 Outputting Analog Signals
  • 18.4 Monitoring and Editing PC Tasks
  • 18.5 Forcing Variables
  • 18.6 Setting Up the UDC and PMI Meter Ports
• 19.0 - ON LINE Menu: Error Clear
• 20.0 - Software Troubleshooting
  • 20.1 Memory Errors
  • 20.2 Disk Errors
  • 20.3 Database Problems
  • 20.4 Module/Variable Compatibility Problems
  • 20.5 Printing Problems
  • 20.6 System Errors
• A - Processor Module Ports Programmer/Port B
• B - Processor Module Error and Status Codes
• C - AutoMax Task Execution
• D - Limitations on Object File Size
• E - Windows Command Summary
• F - Database Definitions
• G - Importing Racks from Systems Containing Network (.NET) Files
• H - Using Foreign Modules in an AutoMax Rack
• J - Quickstart Guide
• K - Import Notes
• L - AutoMax Bill of Material Generator
• M - Copying Systems and Racks
• N - Tokens and Locking
• P - Version Control Library (VCL)
• Q - AutoMax Version Update Utility
• R - New Features in This Release
• S - What Can Go Wrong When Loading Tasks and Files
• Document Improvement Form
• Back Cover