Rockwell Automation 2706-D11JS_D21JS Dataliner DL5 Slave Displays - Manual (Page 5)

Publication 2706-6.4
Preface
Using this Manual
Chapter Objectives Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the Dataliner DL5
Slave Message Display manual. You will learn about:
• contents of this manual
• intended audience
• conventions used
• related publications
Overview of this Manual This manual describes how to install and use your DL5 Slave display. This
manual contains the following:
Chapter Title Purpose
1 Introduction to the DL5
Slave Display Describes basic features and operating
capabilities.
2 Installation and Startup Provides installation and wiring
instructions. The status display
sequence on powerup is described.
3 Configuring the DL5 Describes configuration of the display
using DL5 configuration software or an
ASCII terminal.
4 Dataliner (DL) Slave Mode Describes operation of the display in the
DL Slave Mode (the display receives
message information from a DL40 Plus
master display or enhanced PanelView
terminal).
5 PanelView (PV) Slave Mode Describes operation of the display in the
PV Slave Mode (displays data that would
normally be printed on the PanelView
printer port).
6 Terminal Mode Describes operation of the display in the
Terminal Mode. In this mode, the slave
display receives ASCII message and
formatting data from a host device.
7 Diagnostic Mode Describes how to use the diagnostic
mode to correct communication
problems or data formatting errors.
Appendix A Specifications Mechanical and electrical specifications.
Appendix B Character Sets ASCII character set