Rockwell Automation 2706-LSW DL40 PLUS OFFLINE PROG.SFTWR.USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 6)

Preface
Publication 2706-6.2
Using this Manual
This preface provides an overview of the Dataliner DL40 Plus
Offline Programming Software. The topics it covers include:
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What you need to know
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Contents of the manual
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Conventions used throughout the manual
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Related publications
No special knowledge is required to read this manual or use the
DL40 Plus Offline Programming Software (Catalog No. 2706-LSW).
However, you should be familiar with the operation of the DL40
Plus and how it will be integrated into your control system before
trying to use the Offline Programming Software.
This manual describes how to install and use the DL40 Plus Offline
Programming Software. The manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Title Purpose
1 Overview of the DL40 Plus Provides an overview of the DL40 Plus
Message Display.
2 Installing the Software Describes how to install the DL40 Plus
Offline Programming Software.
3 Navigating the Software Provides a description of the menus
along with instructions for setting up and
exiting the software.
4 Creating Message Files Describes how to create and manage
message application files.
5 Downloading/Uploading
Message Files
Describes the contents and use of the
Transfer menu.
6 Getting Reports Describes the contents and use of the
Reports menu.
7 Managing Message Files Describes the contents and use of the
Files menu.
Appendix A Message Display
Worksheets
Convenient forms for recording message
contents.
Appendix B Cables Cable pinout diagrams
Appendix C ASCII Character Sets Summary of ASCII characters and their
keyboard codes.
Appendix D PLC-5 Pass-Through Provides an application example of using
PLC-5 data Pass-Through.
What You Need to Know
Contents of this Manual