Rockwell Automation 2706-LSW DL40 PLUS OFFLINE PROG.SFTWR.USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 8)

Chapter
1
Overview of the DL40 Plus
This chapter describes key features and capabilities of the DL40
Plus. Understanding the capabilities allows you to use the Offline
Programming Software more effectively. For more information,
refer to the DL40 Plus user manual (Publication 2706-6.1).
Section Page
Available Configurations 1–1
Message Support 1–3
Programming Features 1–4
Operating Modes 1–11
Special Messages 1–12
Controller Support for Remote I/O 1–13
Available Catalog Numbers 1–15
The DL40 Plus is available in a 2- or 4-line configuration (capable of
displaying 20 characters per line) with either Remote I/O or Parallel
port communication options.
Remote I/O Version
The Remote I/O version enables two-way communications with the
Allen-Bradley family of PLCs and SLCs. A remote I/O version of
the DL40 Plus can appear to the PLC or SLC as any size I/O rack
(
1 /
4,
1 /
2
, 3 /
4
, or full).
Parallel Port Version
The Parallel Port version receives message number triggers, slave
addresses, and variable data from a PLC or SLC output module via
16 data lines and 4 strobe lines (indicating the type of data).
Chapter Objectives
Available Configurations