Rockwell Automation 2705-ND1 Keypad Development Software - Manual (Page 10)

Chapter 2
Overview of the Software
2–2
Transfer Operations
The Transfer function allows you to:
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select a port for downloading
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download all or specific messages in a file
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enter terminal/keyboard mode to verify messages after they are
downloaded to the Keypad Module.
Report Operations
The Report function allows you to:
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select and configure a port for printing
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print all or specific messages in a file
File Operations
The File function allows you to perform the following
housekeeping operations:
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delete message files
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copy message files
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rename message files or move files into another directory
Setup Operations
The Setup function allows you to:
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set your computer monitor to use color or monochrome (black/white)
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set the computer clock (time/date)
To use the Keypad Development Software, you need
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Personal Computer (one of the following)
- IBM PC or PC compatible
- Allen-Bradley Industrial Support Terminal
- Allen-Bradley Industrial Terminal System
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At least 640K of memory with 400K free
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DOS 3.0 or later version
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One 5 1/
4
” disk drive or one 3 1/
2
” micro disk drive
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One serial port (COM1/COM2) for downloading to Keypad Module
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One printer port to print messages
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Standard ASCII serial or parallel printer
What You Need