Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: BASEstar Open DAS for Allen-Bradley Data Highway, Version 3.1A SPD 55.50.05 DESCRIPTION The BASEstar Open Device Access Software (DAS) for Allen-Bradley Data Highway allows users to access Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Con- trollers (PLCs) through BASEstar Open Device Services or BASEstar Open Data Services. Via BASEstar Open Device Services the user may configure device and variable definitions, read and write variable values, and configure for polled data collection and information reports. BASEstar Open Data Services provide device independent access to shop floor data allowing the user to configure data points, read and write data point values and generate events based on data changes. The BASEstar Open DAS for Allen-Bradley Data Highway supports the fol- lowing Allen-Bradley PLCs: o Allen-Bradley PLC-2 Family o Allen-Bradley PLC-3 Family o Allen-Bradley PLC-5 Family o Allen-Bradley SLC Family COMPAQ February 2000 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Processors Supported The processors supported by the following products will also support the DAS for Allen-Bradley: o BASEstar Open Server for OpenVMS VAX (development and runtime) o BASEstar Open Server for OpenVMS Alpha (development and runtime) o BASEstar Open Server for Tru64 UNIX (development and runtime) Other Hardware Required: Communication between the Allen-Bradley PLC and BASEstar computer re- quire: o Allen-Bradley communications card, KE, KF, KF2, or KF3 (SLC pro- cessors only) o Compaq Serial input card or terminal server o Properly configured RS232-C cable Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1) For Compaq OpenVMS VAX and Alpha Kits Disk space 1,000 blocks required for installation Disk space 500 blocks required for use (permanent) For Tru64 UNIX Kits Disk space 8,000 blocks required for installation 2 Disk space 5,000 blocks required for use (permanent) These counts refer to the disk space required on the system disk. The sizes are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's system environment, configuration, and software options. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS For OpenVMS VAX Systems: o OpenVMS VAX Operating System Version 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2 o BASEstar Open Server for OpenVMS VAX Version 3.1 For OpenVMS Alpha Systems: o OpenVMS Alpha Operating System Version 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2 o BASEstar Open Server for OpenVMS Alpha Version 3.1 For Tru64 UNIX Systems: o Tru64 UNIX Operating System Version 4.0 o BASEstar Open Server for Tru64 UNIX Version 3.1 GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware/software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the minimum requirements for the current version. 3 DISTRIBUTION MEDIA for OpenVMS VAX: This product is available as part of the Compaq OpenVMS VAX Consol- idated Software Distribution on CDROM. It is also available on TK50 Streaming Tape. for OpenVMS Alpha: This product is available as part of the Compaq OpenVMS Alpha Consol- idated Software Distribution on CDROM. for Tru64 UNIX: This product is available as part of the Tru64 UNIX Consolidated Soft- ware Distribution on CDROM. ORDERING INFORMATION For OpenVMS VAX Software Licenses: QL-11GA*-** Software Documentation: QA-11GAA-** Software Product Services: QT-11GA*-** For OpenVMS Alpha Software Licenses: QL-4V8A*-** Software Documentation: QA-4V8AA-** Software Product Services: QT-4V8A*-** For Tru64 UNIX Alpha Software Licenses: QL-11FA*-** Software Documentation: QA-11FAA-** Software Product Services: QT-11FA*-** * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available li- censes, services and media, refer to the appropriate price book. 4 SOFTWARE LICENSING Confidential computer software. Valid license from Compaq or autho- rized sublicensor required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Soft- ware Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are li- censed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial li- cense. License Management Facility Support The product supports the License Management Software. For the Open- VMS VAX and Alpha versions the OpenVMS License Management Facility is used, while on Tru64 UNIX, the Tru64 UNIX License Management Facil- ity is used. Documentation The product provides an Installation and User's guide. SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES A variety of service options are available from Compaq. For more in- formation, contact your local Compaq office. SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by Compaq with the pur- chase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty Addendum of this SPD. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omis- sions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 5 © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation ® COMPAQ, the Compaq Logo, VMS and VAX Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. [TM] BASEstar Open and OpenVMS are trademarks of Compaq Informa- tion Technologies Group, L.P. ® UNIX and The Open Group are registered trademarks of The Open Group in the United States and/or other countries. ® PLC, PLC-2, PLC-3 and PLC-5 are registered trademarks of Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. [TM] SLC and Data Highway are trademarks of Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 6