# BASEstartm Classic DAS
for Allen-Bradley
INTERCHANGEtm Software

# Installation and User's Guide

Order Number: AA-R213B-TE

# April 2000

This manual describes how to install and use the DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE software for BASEstar Classic on OpenVMS.

Revision/Update Information: This is a revised document.

Operating System and Version: OpenVMS/Alpha Version 6.1

Operating System and Version: OpenVMS/VAX Version 5.5-2

Interface Software and Version: BASEstar Classic Version 3.4

Allen-Bradley Software: INTERCHANGE Software 6.0.2

Software Version: BASEstar Classic DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Software, Version 3.4A

Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas

April 2000

#### © 1992 Compaq Computer Corporation

COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, VMS, and VAX Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

BASEstar and OpenVMS are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the United States and/or other countries.

PLC, PLC-2, PLC-3 and PLC-5 are registered trademarks of Allen-Bradley Company Inc.

INTERCHANGE, PLC-5/250, SLC, SLC 500, SLC 5/01, SLC 5/02, SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, SLC 5/05, Pyramid Integrator, Data Highway, DH+ and Data Highway Plus are trademarks of Allen-Bradley Company Inc.

All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Confidential computer software. Valid license from Compaq or authorized sublicensor required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation and Technical data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license.

Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

This document is available on :CD-ROM.

This document was prepared using DECdocument, Version V3.3b.

Contents | Index

# Preface

This document describes how to install and use the BASEstar Classic DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE software.

# Intended Audience

This document is intended for system managers who must set up and maintain the following:

- BASEstar Classic software
- BASEstar Classic DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE software

This document is also intended for application programmers who develop plant-floor management software layered on the BASEstar Classic software.

Readers of this document should have knowledge of:

- OpenVMS operations and administration
- OpenVMS application software
- BASEstar Classic software
- Site-specific installation requirements

In addition, knowledge of the Allen-Bradley devices is required.

# Document Structure

This document is organized as follows:

- Chapter 1, Overview, is an overview of the DAS for AB INTERCHANGE software.
- Chapter 2, Installing and Configuring the DAS, provides the information needed to install and configure the DAS for AB INTERCHANGE software.
- Chapter 3, Using the DAS, describes the supported functions for Allen-Bradley devices and how to access those functions.
- Appendix D, Logged Messages, describes messages logged to the BASEstar Classic history file for the DAS for AB INTERCHANGE software.

# Associated Documents

For information on installing and configuring a BASEstar Classic system, consult the following documents:

- BASEstar Classic Release Notes
- BASEstar Classic Installation Guide
- BASEstar Classic Configuration and Tuning Guide

For instructions on how to use BASEstar Classic software functions, consult the following documents:

- BASEstar Classic Introduction
- BASEstar Classic Command Line Interface User's Guide
- BASEstar Classic Menu Interface User's Guide

For more information on developing software to integrate manufacturing applications and equipment, consult the following documents.

- BASEstar Classic Introduction to Callable Services
- BASEstar Classic Application Programming Interface Reference Guide
- BASEstar Classic Guide to Writing Device Access Software
- BASEstar Classic Guide to Writing a Database Server
- BASEstar Classic DEC Rdb Database Server Guide

For information on Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE software and devices, consult the following documents:

- Pyramid Integrator Design Manual
- Pyramid Integrator Start-up and Integration Manual
- INTERCHANGE Software User Manual
- INTERCHANGE Software Concepts Manual
- INTERCHANGE Software Reference Manual
- Pyramid Integrator Addressing Reference
- 6200 PLC-5/250 Programming Software Documentation Set.
- PLC-5 Family Addressing Reference
- 6200 PLC-5 Programming Software Documentation Set.

Note Consult with your Allen-Bradley Sales representative for the most up to date document related to the topic.

# Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Boldface | Highlights user input within textual descriptions.
`[Return]` | Press the key labeled Return. Unless otherwise specified, press `[Return]` after entering a command or responding to a prompt.
Enter | Type the words or symbols described and press `[Return]`.

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