Message Editing Software; Optional Offline Programming Software; Storing Messages - Allen-Bradley A-B QUALITY DL20 Series User Manual

Chapter 2
Introduction to the DL20
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Message Editing Software

You configure and enter messages into the DL20 by attaching an optional
keyboard, RS-232 CRT, or dumb terminal. The DL20 display prompts you
with easy to follow questions and instructions simplifying setup and
configuration. Using a terminal or printer, you can list operating parameters
such as baud rate or parity.
A DL20 time and date clock lets you display and/or print the time and date
with a message.
A debug mode verifies the operation of the host controller program.
You can also perform self test functions.

Optional Offline Programming Software

DL20 Offline Programming Software (Catalog No. 2706-NP3) for IBM or
compatible computers lets you create, edit, and store messages on a personal
computer. You can then download messages to the DL20 using a
communications cable.

Storing Messages

You can store DL20 messages on:
Tape using an Allen-Bradley Data Recorder (Catalog No.1770-SA, -SB)
or EPI STR-LINK II, III Data Recorder.
Disk when using the DL20 Offline Programming Software.
All tape and computer operations (writing, reading, write verify, and read
verify) are automatic with easy to follow prompting from the DL20.