Rockwell Automation Liqui-Flo Control Configuration Software Version 6.0, M/N 2CS3000 - Manual (Page 13)

Introduction 1-3
1.5 Safety Information
The CS3000 software operates as a Windows 3.1 application. It cannot preempt other
applications or functions in Windows and, therefore, cannot guarantee a response
time to user input actions. Using other applications while controlling a drive with the
CS3000 software can tie up PC resources and cause drive commands to be delayed.
To prevent drive commands (run, stop, and jog) from unexpectedly executing, the
CS3000 software specifies a time-out period (approximately 2 seconds) when it
establishes a link with the drive. While the link is established, the CS3000 software
sends messages to the drive to validate the link. If a message fails to reach the drive
within the time-out period because program execution has been delayed, the drive
invalidates the link. If the link becomes invalid, the drive does not accept drive
commands. If the drive was running, it stops, and a serial fault is generated.
Before a drive control command is sent to the drive, the drive’s status is checked to
validate the link. If communication between the CS3000 software and the drive have
been interrupted and you have selected a drive command, the command is not sent
and a message is displayed.
The time-out period is also used by the Parameter Monitor and Download functions,
both of which could be running while the Drive Control Window is open. If the link
becomes invalid while these functions are running, a message will be displayed in the
Drive Control window before the link is re-established. When you select the Download
command while the Drive Control window is open, you cannot execute drive command
controls until the download is complete.
1.6 Purpose of This Manual
This manual describes how to use the Control and Configuration software (CS3000) to
configure GV3000, Liqui-Flo, and FlexPa
k 3000 drives. Refer to the appropriate drive
instruction manual for information about parameters and RS-232 connection options.
1.7 Intended Audience
This manual is written for those who must install the CS3000 software and use the
software to configure and run GV3000, Liqui-Flo, and FlexPak drives. This manual
assumes you are familiar with Windows and makes references to it throughout.
You will need to know the basic Windows functions before using the CS3000 software.
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ATTENTION: Do not run other Windows or DOS software applications
while you are using the CS3000 software for drive control. Unexpected
machine motion could result. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in severe bodily injury or loss of life.