Rockwell Automation SA3100 AutoMax Distributed Power System - Manual (Page 40)

3-2 AutoMax Distributed Power System Overview
Figure 3.1 shows the AutoMax Executive off-line programming applications.
3.2 DPS Application Programming
The application programming required for each engineered system is developed in
response to each customer’s specifications. Information in this section is general
enough to apply to most engineered systems; however, implementation details may
vary. Always refer to your wiring diagrams for specific information about your
engineered system.
3.2.1 Creating Systems, Sections, and Racks
Before you can begin creating application tasks, you must first define the organization
of the hardware in your system using the System Configurator. The System
Configurator allows you to define systems, sections, and racks. A system is a name for
a project, such as a winder, for example. A section is a group of racks that perform a
similar function, such as entry section. Typically, a section represents a network of
racks. A rack represents an actual physical rack, with all its I/O and Processor
modules.
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Figure 3.1 – AutoMax Executive Off-Line Programming Applications
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