Rockwell Automation 6001-F2E AB STANDARD DRIVER SFTW - Manual (Page 5)

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Product Overview
The Standard Driver Software (cat. no. 6001-F2E) for the 1784-KR
Interface Module lets you communicate directly to SLC-500
programmable controllers and other devices on the DH-485 network. You
use a standard set of function calls to communicate with DH-485 stations.
These function calls let you define your own message packets or request
pre-defined message packets included in the software. See page 4-2 for
more information about the message packets.
You can use the following hardware devices with the 6001-F2E Standard
Driver software:
1784-T35 Plant Floor Terminal
1784-T50 Industrial Terminal
6120, 6121, and 6122 Industrial Support Computers
IBM PC/XT and PC/AT
Compaq Deskpro 286
Compaq Portable II and III
If your computer is not listed above, consult your local Allen-Bradley
sales office for compatibility information.
You can use the following with the 6001-F2E Standard Driver software:
If you use this programming device Use this operating system
1784-T50 programming terminal 1 Allen-Bradley DOS version 3.21
IBM PC/XT, PC/AT, or IBM-compatible
programming terminal DOS version 3.0 or later (Use the DOS version
included with the programming terminal)
1 If you are using a 1784-T50 that has DOS version 2.11 or earlier, you need to purchase the
current version of Allen-Bradley DOS
Why Use the Standard Driver
Software?
Compatible Hardware and
Software