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SLP-C4A. It also provides necessary information for installation, maintenance, and trou- bleshooting. This manual should be read by those who design and maintain devices that use the SLP-C4A. Be sure to keep this manual nearby for handy reference.
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RESTRICTIONS ON USE This product has been designed, developed and manufactured for general-purpose application in machinery and equipment. Accordingly, when used in applications outlined below, special care should be taken to implement a fail-safe and/or redundant design concept as well as a periodic maintenance program.
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3. Check the contents of the package against the Package List to make sure that all accessories are included in the package. After unpacking, handle the SLP-C4A and its accessories taking care to prevent damage or loss of parts. If an inconsistency is found or the package contents are not in order, immediately contact your dealer.
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Controller User's Manual Manual No.CP-UM-5175JE This manual. This manual is supplied with the SLP-C4A Smart Loader Package. This manual is supplied with the SLP-C4A Smart Loader Package. The manual describes the software used to make various settings for SLP- C4A using a personal computer. Personnel in charge of design or setting of a system using SLP-C4A must thoroughly read this manual.
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The following conventions are used in this manual: Handling Precautions : Handling Precautions indicate items that the user should pay attention to when handling the SLP-C4A. Note : Notes indicate useful information that the user might benefit by knowing. : This indicates the item or page that the user is requested to refer to.
1 - 1 Overveiw The SLP-C4A (simply called "SLP" from here on) is an engineering tool for the DigitroniK Line SDC40A Digital Indicating Controller (simply called "SDC" from here on). The SLP runs on Windows95/98/Me/2000/XP (simply called "Windows" from here on) on a personal computer.
1 - 2 System Operating Environment The following system environment is required for using the loader: I Hardware Item Description Personal Computer Target model PC/AT compatibles with a Pentium chip or higher Memory 32M byte or more Operating system Windows95/98/Me/2000/XP Peripheral Devices Display 800 X 600 dot or more, 16 bit color or more Serial port...
I Hardware configuration SLP-C4A SDC40A Data disk Reading/saving Communications Special cable (Accessory) I Compatible equipment Manufacturer Model No. Dell OptiPlex Gxi5200 Dell OptiPlex GX5166 Fujitsu FMV-5166T3...
Installer may malfunction. Remove other resident applications from their directories before starting up the Installer. The SLP-C4A sometimes cannot be started up depending on the combination of other applications and drivers. For details on Windows and personal computer settings, refer to the User’s Manuals provided with Windows and the personal computer.
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5. Click [I agree] button. Note • To change the installation destination directory, click [Browse...] button. 6. Click [Next >] button. >>The following screen appears : The already existing group indicates the latest group which has been installed. Note • To change the program folder, enter the new folder name. 7.
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8. Click [Next >] button. >>When installation ends normally, the following screen appears: 9. Click [Finish >] button. The installer is finished.
I Starting up loader 1. Click [Start] at the bottom of the screen, and click the [SLP-C4A (SDC40A)] under [Programs] - [SLP]. >>The SLP is started up, and the opening screen appears. Note • For details on the operating system and the mouse you are using, refer to the User's Manual provided with Windows.
2 - 2 Description of Functions I SLP functions The SLP is provided with the following functions for configuring SDC functions: • Parameter Editing Function • File Management Function • Data Communications Function The figure below shows operations available by these functions. Functions Parameter Editing Function •...
2 - 4 Menu Configuration List Menu Icon Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Description Shortcut keys File Creates a new data Ctrl+N Open Opens a existing data Ctrl+O Save Saves the active data Ctrl+S Save As Saves the active data with a new name Ctrl+A CSV Out (X) Saves the active data in CSV format Ctrl+X Quit...
Chapter 3. OPERATION 3 - 1 Setting the Type First, set the SLP type matched to the SDC model No. 1. Click button. The operation is the same by selecting the [Option] - [Type Setting] command or the [Ctrl] + [T] keys. >>The Type Setting dialog box appears.
3 - 2 Setting the Environment Set the communications port and font on the personal computer. 1. Click button. The operation is the same by selecting the [Option] - [Environment Setting] command or the [Ctrl] + [E] keys. >>The Environment Setup dialog box appears. 2.
3 - 3 File Operations I Making new files 1. Click button. The operation is the same by selecting the [File] - [New] command or the [Ctrl] + [N] keys. >>The New dialog box appears. 2. Click [OK] button. >>A new file opens. I Opening existing files 1.
I Saving files with a new name 1. The operation is the same by selecting the [File] - [Save As] command or the [Ctrl] + [A] keys. >>The Save As dialog box appears. 2. Select the folder name under [Save in]. 3.
3 - 4 Communications with the SDC I Communicating to the SLP from the SDC (reading to SLP) 1. Click button. The operation is the same by selecting the [Communications] - [Read(SDC40A to SLP)] command or the [Ctrl] + [R] keys. >>The Confirmation dialog box appears.
3 - 5 Setting Up Data I Selecting setup items G Moving the highlight section on the display by operating the keyboard 1. Press the [←], [↑], [↓], or [←] key to move the highlighted section on screen. G Moving the highlight section on the display by operating the mouse 1.
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G Selecting and entering data Note • Items that can be selected and entered are automatically displayed. 1. Press a setup item button. The operation is the same by selecting the [Tab] or [Alt] + [↓] keys. >>Selection item is displayed. Setup item 2.
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Chapter 4. TROUBLESHOOTING I Communications error messages Category Message Description Remedy Communication Time out. The message cannot be received Check the cable connections and error within a period of the time-out time. contacts. An instrument other than SDC. Use the loader with it connected to The main unit is not connected.
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Revision History Printed Manual Number Edition Revised pages Description date CP-UM-5175E 1st Edition Apr. 2004 2nd Edition E2 USB adapter: USB-RSAQ2→USB-RSAQ3 Feb. 2005 changed. HP address changed. 3rd Edition E2 USB adapter: company name changed. Jan. 2006 4th Edition Endpaper Figure of important changed.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. (08) Advanced Automation Company 1-12-2 Kawana, Fujisawa Kanagawa 251-8522 Japan URL: http://www.azbil.com 1st Edition: Issued in Apr. 2004 (W) 8th Edition: Issued in Aug. 2008 (B)
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