Chapter Objectives
Manual Overview
Using this Manual
Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. You
will learn about:
Contents of this manual
Intended audience
Conventions used
Related publications
This manual instructs you on how to install and use your Dataliner DL20
Series G display. This manual is divided into the following chapters.
Table 1.A
Chapter Descriptions
Chapter
1
Using this Manual
2
Introduction to the DL20
3
Getting Started
Entering, Reviewing, and Editing
4
Messages
5
The Run Mode
6
Using the Serial Port
7
Using the Parallel Port
8
Special Functions
9
Installation and Maintenance
10
Specifications
Appendices, Glossary, Index
Chapter
1
A–B
Title
Provides an overview of the manual.
Describes the main features and
operating capabilities of the DL20.
Provides instructions for the initial
desktop hookup along with a description
of the menus and prompts.
Provides step-by-step instructions on
how to enter a message along with
message attributes.
Describes the operation of the DL20 in
the run mode.
Describes the connections to and
operation of the serial port.
Describes the connections to and
operation of the parallel port.
Describes the functions available under
the Special Functions menu.
Provides instructions on how to install the
DL20. Fuse replacement is described.
Mechanical, electrical, and environmental
specifications.
Purpose
1–1