Rockwell Automation 47C626 AutoMax Programming Executive V4.2 User Manual

Automax, Programming executive version 4.2

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Instruction Manual J2-3102-3

AutoMax

Programming Executive
Version 4.2

(M/N 57C605)
(M/N 57C606)
(M/N 57C607)
(M/N 57C625)
(M/N 57C626)

This manual is related to the following products:

57C625 AutoMax Programming Executive V4.2 57C607 AutoMax Programming Executive V4.2 57C606 AutoMax Programming Executive V4.2 57C605 AutoMax Programming Executive V4.2

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J2-3102-3, AutoMax Programming Executive Version 4.2
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Manual Contents
- 1.2 Additional Information
- 1.3 Related Hardware and Software
- 1.4 Compatibility with Processors and Earlier Versions of the Programming Executive
2.0 Introduction To The AutoMax Distributed Control System
- 2.1 ReSource AutoMax Programming Executive Overview
- 2.2 Introduction to Configuring Racks and Variables
- 2.3 Introduction to Creating Application Tasks
- 2.4 Introduction to Online Operations
- 2.5 AutoMax Help Screens
3.0 Notes On Installation
- 3.1 Installing and Running the Program Exec Software on the PC
- 3.2 Installing a Mouse
- 3.3 Connecting the PC to an AutoMax Processor
- 3.4 Connecting the PC to an AutoMax PC3000
- 3.5 User Ports
4.0 Getting Around in The AutoMax Executive
- 4.1 Making Selections
- 4.2 Directory Structure
- 4.3 Database Files
- 4.4 AutoMax File Types
- 4.5 Text Editor
- 4.6 Graphical Ladder Editor
5.0 Using The System Configurator
- 5.1 System Menu
- 5.2 Section Menu
- 5.3 Rack Menu
- 5.4 Commands Menu
- 5.5 Setup Menu
- 5.6 Online Menu
6.0 Configuring Racks
- 6.1 Adding a Module to a Rack
- 6.2 Adding a Remote I/O Network
- 6.3 Adding a Foreign Module or Other Unsupported Module
- 6.4 Configuring Drive Parameters
- 6.5 Copying a Module
- 6.6 Modifying Modu
- 6.7 Removing a Module from a Rack
- 6.8 Moving a Module to Another Slot in the Rack
- 6.9 Displaying Module Information
- 6.10 Repairing a Rack Configuration
- 6.11 GoTo Menu
- 6.12 Jumping to Another Rack
- 6.13 Substituting Variable Names
- 6.14 Substituting Variable Descriptions
- 6.15 Copying a UDC Drive (DPS systems only)
- 6.16 Generting the Rack Configuration and Drive Parameter Files
- 6.17 Accessing the Variable Configurator
7.0 Configuring Variables
- 7.1 Variables That Must Be Configured
- 7.2 Forms Used for Configuring Variables
- 7.3 Register Views and Register Pages
- 7.4 Entering Variable Names and Descriptions
- 7.5 Configuring I/O for a Foreign Module
- 7.6 Modifying Variable Names and Descriptions
- 7.7 Variables Menu
- 7.8 GoTo Menu
8.0 Creating And Editing Tasks With The Task Manager
- 8.1 Adding a Task
- 8.2 Copying a Task
- 8.3 Modifying Task Information
- 8.4 Removing a Task
- 8.5 Displaying Task Information
- 8.6 Editing a Task
- 8.7 Compiling a Task
- 8.8 Verifying Tasks
- 8.9 Editing the Documentation File for a Task
- 8.10 Transferring Task Files
- 8.11 Printing Task Files
- 8.12 Generating Task Cross Reference Files
- 8.13 Generting a PC Listing
- 8.14 Resequencing a Task
- 8.15 Selecting All Tasks
- 8.16 Using Version Control Library
- 8.17 Commands Menu
- 8.18 Setup Menu
- 8.19 Online Menu
9.0 System Security
- 9.1 Keyswitch
- 9.2 Password and Access Levels
10.0 AutoMax Processor Overview
- 10.1 Single Processor Module in a Rack
- 10.2 Additional Data Storage in a Rack Containing a Single Processor Module
- 10.3 Multiple Processor Modules in a Rack
- 10.4 Battery Back-Up
- 10.5 Module Watchdog Circuitry
- 10.6 Processor Module Serial Ports
- 10.7 Status Indicators
- 10.8 Power-Up Initialization
- 10.9 Run-Time Diagnostics
- 10.10 Status Codes
- 10.11 Shut-Down Faults
- 10.12 Stop-All Faults
- 10.13 Forcing a Cold Start/Deleting Operating Systems
- 10.14 Stopping and Re-Starting AutoMax and UDC Tasks in the Rack
- 10.15 System Re-Initialization
11.0 AutoMax Online Menu
- 11.1 Online Menu Options
- 11.2 Online Menu Secuirity
- 11.3 Online Menu Display
12.0 Online Menu: Connect
- 12.1 Changing the Baud Rate
- 12.2 Setting Access
- 12.3 Releasing Access
- 12.4 Setting AUTO-RUN
- 12.5 Setting the Drop Number for a PC3000 Rack
- 12.6 Connecting to a Network or a Local Rack
- 12.7 Displaying the Network Connection Table
13.0 Online Menu: Info/Log
- 13.1 Info/Log Processor and UDC Information Display
- 13.2 Info/Log Task Information Display
14.0 Online Menu: Transfer
- 14.1 Changing the Default Path
- 14.2 Directory of the Default Path
- 14.3 Loading the Rack Configuration, Drive Parameters, and Tasks onto the Rack
- 14.4 Saving tasks From the Rack
- 14.5 Recovering a Rack
15.0 Online Menu: Running Tasks
- 15.1 Running an Individual Task
- 15.2 Running All Tasks in the Rack
16.0 Online Menu: Stopping Tasks
- 16.1 Stopping an Individual Task
- 16.2 Stopping All Tasks in the Rack
17.0 Online Menu: Deleting Tasks
- 17.1 Deleting an Individual Task
- 17.2 Deleting All Tasks from the Rack
18.0 Online Menu: Monitoring and Editing Tasks
- 18.1 Monitoring and Modifying Variables
- 18.2 Monitoring and Modifying I/O
- 18.3 Outputting Analog Signals
- 18.4 Monitoring and Editing PC Tasks
- 18.5 Forcing Variables
- 18.6 Setting Up the UDC and PMI Meter Ports
19.0 Onling Menu: Error Clear
20.0 Software Troubleshooting
- 20.1 Memory Errors
- 20.2 Disk Erros
- 20.3 Database Problems
- 20.4 Module/Variable Compatibility Problems
- 20.5 Printing Problems
- 20.6 System Errors
A Processor Module Serial Ports
B Processor Module Error and Status Codes
C AutoMax Task Execution
D Limitations on Object File Size
E Database Definitions
F Importing Racks from Systems Containing Network (.NET) Files
G Using Foreign Modules in an AutoMax Rack
H Quickstart Guide
I Import Notes
J Tokens and Locking
K Version Control Library (VCL)
L New Features in This Release
M Part Numbers of UDC Operating System Versions
N What Can Go Wrong When Loading Tasks and Files
P The Edit Configuration File Utility
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