Clearing An Existing Program; Initializing System Memory - Automationdirect.com DirectLOGIC DL205 Series User Manual

Chapter 3: CPU Specifications and Operations

Clearing an Existing Program

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Before you enter a new program, you should always clear ladder memory. You can use AUX
Function 24 to clear the complete program.
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You can also use other AUX functions to clear other memory areas.
AUX 23 — Clear Ladder Range
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AUX 24 — Clear all Ladders
AUX 31 — Clear V-Memory
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Initializing System Memory

The DL205 CPUs maintain system parameters in a memory area often referred to as the
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"scratchpad". In some cases, you may make changes to the system setup that will be stored in
system memory. For example, if you specify a range of Control Relays (CRs) as retentive,
these changes are stored. AUX 54 resets the system memory to the default values.
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WARNING: You may never have to use this feature unless you want to clear any setup information that
is stored in system memory. Usually, you'll only need to initialize the system memory if you are
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changing programs and the old program required a special system setup. You can usually change from
program to program without ever initializing system memory. Remember, this AUX function will reset
all system memory. If you have set special parameters such as retentive ranges, etc., they will be
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erased when AUX 54 is used. Make sure you that you have considered all ramifications of this
operation before you select it.
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Setting the Clock and Calendar
The DL240, DL250–1 and DL260 also have a Clock/Calendar that can be used for many
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purposes. If you need to use this feature there are also AUX functions available that allow you
to set the date and time. For example, you would use AUX 52, Display/Change Calendar to
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set the time and date with the Handheld Programmer. With DirectSOFT you would use the
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PLC Setup menu options using K–Sequence protocol only.
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The CPU uses the following format to display the date and time.
• Date — Year, Month, Date, Day of week (0 – 6, Sunday thru
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• Time — 24 hour format, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
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You can use the AUX function to change any component
of the date or time. However, the CPU will not automatically correct any discrepancy
between the date and the day of the week. For example, if you change the date to the 15th of
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the month and the 15th is on a Thursday, you will also have to change the day of the week
(unless the CPU already shows the date as Thursday). The day of the week can only be set
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using the handheld programmer.
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