Rockwell Automation 9323-PA2E APS SLC 500 Import/Export Utility User Manual - Manual (Page 3)

Preface
APS Import/Export Utility User Manual
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Who Should Use this Manual
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or
troubleshooting control systems that use Allen-Bradley small logic controllers.
You should have a basic understanding of SLC 500
t products. If you do not,
contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for the proper training before using
this product.
We recommend reviewing the APS Quick Start for New Users before using the
software.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is a reference guide for the APS Import/Export utility. It describes the
procedures you use to convert APS archive files and program documentation into
ASCII text files, and vice versa.
Contents of this Manual
Chapter Title Contents
Preface
Describes the purpose, background, and scope of
this manual. Also specifies the audience for whom
this manual is intended.
1
Introducing the APS
Import/Export Utility
Introduces you to the APS Import/Export utility and
shows you how to start it.
2
Configuring the APS
Import/Export Utility
Guides you through the configuration of the APS
Import/Export utility.
3
Importing ASCII
Documentation/Archive Files
Guides you through the configuration of the import
utility and then the import operation.
4
Exporting APS
Documentation/Archive Files
Guides you through the configuration of the export
utility and then the export operation.
5
Creating an ASCII Archive
File
Explains how to build an ASCII archive file, then
provides examples.
6
Creating an ASCII
Documentation File
Explains how to build an ASCII documentation file,
then provides an example.
Appendix A Programming Instruction
References
Provides you with valid addressing modes and file
types.