Rockwell Automation SCD Operating Software - Manual (Page 8)

SCD Operating Software User Manual
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Table 1: Function keys and key shortcuts
Directory Structure for the Program
To make it easier for you to navigate through created projects,
device configurations, diagnostics reports, etc., the program
creates a directory structure in the directory chosen during
installation.
This directory structure consists of subdirectories for the
individual types of files that you are allowed to save in the SCD:
• Backup: This directory holds the program files of an earlier
version saved after an update. You must not save any other files in
this directory!
• Device-specific directories: This directory includes
subdirectories that are suggested as the directory when saving
device-specific files, e.g. diagnostics report or configuration
protocol.
• Import-export: SCD default
for importing and/or exporting
configuration drafts.
• Projects: SCD default for saving project files.
• System: This directory holds the system-specific SCD files. You
must not save any other files in this directory!
Working with Projects
The devices which you configure, maintain or perform diagnostics
with the SCD software are managed in projects and shown in a
project tree.
Using the SCD software you can assemble projects offline, and then
configure and save them. In this way, for example, for the initial
configuration of Allen-Bradley Guardmaster protective devices for
equipment, you can first plan the configuration on the screen and
later transfer it to one or more (identical) devices. When the
project is created, it is given a name that you can change. Add
devices to the project tree of a new project.
A second way of creating a project is to have the SCD identify
devices already wired up. In this way a project with all identified
devices is displayed in the navigation area of the SCD.
The commands necessary to carry out the above-described
functions are found in the Project menu. Please refer to the online
help for a device-specific description and detailed instructions.
Shift+F3 Select communication connection
F4
Link connected project with open
project
F6 Display properties of a project or device
F7 Open the context menu
F8 Change user group
Alt+F4 End SCD
Esc
Close dialog box without saving
Cancel
Function Key or
Shortcut
Description
• During project identification, the software only identifies the type
of devices connected. To ensure that you receive the
configuration of the connected devices in the SCD, the software
will prompt you to receive the current configuration. This is
important as otherwise an “empty” configuration draft is
displayed by the SCD, and not the configuration draft that was
transferred to the device connected during earlier configuration.
Once the configuration has been received, you are prompted as to
whether you want to change to a different user group. You can
only later transfer a new or changed configuration draft if you
change to the Authorized client user group.
You can save the projects in files and open them again later. Only
one project at any one time can be opened in the SCD. If a project
is open while opening or creating another project, the original
project will be closed.
When you open an existing project or add a new project, then you
should connect the devices displayed to the devices connected. By
connecting you will be able to verify that the connected devices and
the devices shown in the project tree have matching type code.
You can also compare a project saved and/or opened in the SCD
with a saved project file.
In addition, you can open a list showing the properties of a
project or of a single device.
How to connect the PC to a device from Allen-Bradley
Guardmaster Safety Systems:
• Connect the 9-pin SubD plug of the connecting cable to a serial
interface of your PC.
Figure 12: Connection of the PC e.g. to a device from Allen-Bradley
Guardmaster Safety Systems
• Remove the protective cap on the configuration socket of the
device supplied by Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Safety Systems.
• Connect the M 8 × 4 plug to the configuration socket of the
device and/or the device cluster.
IMPORTANT Check identification of the devices!
Check to make sure that all devices in the
project have been correctly identified. Compare
the devices connected with the data in the
viewing area for the SCD.