Rockwell-automation 2708-NNM Network Manager Software User Manual

UserManualNetworkManagerSoftware(Cat. No. 2708–NNM)Allen-Bradley

Chapter 2Connections and Parameters2–2NM is executed by typing ‘NM’ at the DOS prompt. If the file NM. EXE isnot in the current directory, it must be

Chapter 2Connections and Parameters2–3From the Main Menu press <F5>/‘R’ to Reset the Network. Then press<F2>/‘N’ to see the Network Status

A–B3Chapter3–1The MenusOnce NM. EXE is executed, NM will try to communicate with the Masterworkstation. If it is unsuccessful, the bottom of the scree

Chapter 3The Menus3–2This is the menu hierarchy:1. Main MenuF1 HelpF2 Network StatusF3 Global Time SetF4 Program DownloadF5 Reset the NetworkF6 Comman

Chapter 3The Menus3–3F1 – HelpPressing <F1> or <H> from the Main Menu will replace the screen with theHelp screen. The first page of Help

Chapter 3The Menus3–4F4 – Program DownloadThe workstations do not have a program loaded when shipped from the factory.Without a program loaded, the wo

Chapter 3The Menus3–5F7 – Supervisor MenuThe Supervisor Menu is used to configure NM for a specific site and is used foroccasional maintenance. The Su

Chapter 3The Menus3–6 DH5 Network Manager V5.0 Mar 84, 1991 07:41:59 amF1 : HelpF2 : Network layoutF3 : Config parametersF4 : Options (Yes/No)F5

Chapter 3The Menus3–7Begin a Loaded ProgramPrograms that are loaded into a workstation that have terminated or beenterminated can be restarted with th

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in thispublication, those responsible for the application and use of thiscontrol equipment m

Chapter 3The Menus3–8Use F10 when you are finished editing the form.The ‘Terminal number of the master/sub–master’ and the ‘Terminal numberof this sta

Chapter 3The Menus3–9The Supervisor Menu contains information about the network that is criticalor may not be easily replaced. If this is the case, th

Chapter 3The Menus3–10DH5 Network Manager V5.0 Mar 04, 1991 07:49:22 amConfiguration Options : (Yes/No) ParametersDon’t wait for all units to come on

Chapter 3The Menus3–11One of the fields disables the echo of the program download.Another option causes the time to be set in all the workstations eve

Chapter 3The Menus3–12Change Configuration / File/Data Capture / Directory / File NamesThis menu tells NM the names of the default programs to downloa

Chapter 3The Menus3–13Programmers may wish to precede their data with a character that specifiesthe type of data. This character would be used by NM t

Chapter 3The Menus3–14The next three entries can be toggled to YES/NO by pressing the space bar.The ‘Date/time stamp’ entry asks if you want each reco

Chapter 3The Menus3–15The character following the title in the ‘Entry Name’ is given a more boldappearance and is the key that invokes the command.The

Chapter 3The Menus3–16F8 – File Services MenuThe File Services Menu is used for downloading programs, downloadingchained programs, doing a directory o

Chapter 3The Menus3–17File Services / File / Chain DownloadData being downloaded to a workstation destined to reside in file memory asa file needs to

A–BBulletin 2708Network Manager SoftwareTable of ContentsiChapter 1What is NM? 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3The Menus3–18File Services / Compile a BASIC FileThis command will prompt the operator to enter the name of the A-BVBASIC program to be compi

A–B4Chapter4–1The BasicsNM is a program designed specifically for collecting data from andmanaging a network of DH5 Attended Workstations. One of the

Chapter 4The Basics4–2Resetting The NetworkWhen NM resets the network, it simply sends a command to all theworkstations in the network that have a rol

Chapter 4The Basics4–3Command Line OptionsAt the DOS prompt, NM is started by typing ‘NM’. However there are someparameters that can added to the comm

Chapter 4The Basics4–4To start NM simply type NM at the DOS prompt and press enter. If this failsto start NM then type CD path, (where path is the pat

Chapter 4The Basics4–5After allowing NM to collect data for awhile and you would now like tomanipulate the data retrieved, simply keep hitting <ESC

A–B5Chapter5–1Advanced TopicNM is the workstation’s primary data collection tool. It was designed to beused in many different situations. Everything r

Chapter 5Advanced Topic5–2The screen should appear similar to the following:DH5 Network Manager V5.0 Mar 06, 1991 01:14:17 pmMenu Entry Editing Form

Chapter 5Advanced Topic5–3Files In WorkstationsFiles in workstations are either data or CHAIN modules. Data can be prettymuch anything, but CHAIN modu

Bulletin 2708Network Manager SoftwareTable of ContentsiiOverview of Capture Field Editing 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change

Chapter 5Advanced Topic5–4File Directory Of WorkstationsFile Services / Directory listingTo get a listing of the files that are in a particular workst

Chapter 5Advanced Topic5–5Downloading Chained ExecutablesFile Services / File/chain downloadBy loading a compiled program (.LXE), in file memory this

Chapter 5Advanced Topic5–6Editing A-B VBASIC ProgramsSupervisor Menu / Change Configuration / File Data Capture /Directory and File NamesTo make sure

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Bulletin 2708Network Manager SoftwareTable of ContentsiiiChapter 5Customizing NM 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A–B1Chapter1–1IntroductionNM is an acronym for Network Manager Software (Catalog No.2708–NNM). The program runs on a PC compatible computer, and provi

Chapter 1Introduction1–2If you want to take full advantage of the programming aids, NM must haveaccess to both LXB.EXE (the A-B VBASIC compiler) and t

A–B2Chapter2–1Connections and ParametersYou only need to read this section if you have not connected the host PC tothe master workstation.The master w