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 PRODUCT NAME:  BASEstar Classic DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Soft-
 ware, Version 3.4                                      SPD 64.68.00

 DESCRIPTION

 The BASEstar Classic DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Software al-
 lows users to access Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
 through the BASEstar Classic Device Connect Manager (DCM).

 Via BASEstar Classic DCM, the user may configure path, type, device
 and physical point definitions, and also configure for polled and un-
 solicited data collection.

 The BASEstar Classic DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Software sup-
 ports the following Allen-Bradley PLCs:

 o  Allen-Bradley Pyramid Integrator Chassis

 o  Allen-Bradley PLC-5 Family of devices (via DH+ from the PI chas-
    sis)

 o  Allen-Bradley PLC-5/20E and -5/40E devices

 The BASEstar Classic DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Software sup-
 ports the following device access functions:

 o  An Upload function that transfers the contents of device memory to
    a VMS file (Not supported by the PLC-5/250)

 o  A Download function that transfers the contents of a VMS file to
    device memory (Not supported by the PLC-5/250)

 o  A Simple Compare of device files (Not supported by the PLC-5/250
    and not provided on OpenVMS/Alpha systems)

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 o  A Read Data function that allows users and applications to read data
    from a specific address in device memory

 o  A Write Data function that allows users and applications to write
    data to a specific address in device memory

 o  A Read Status function that returns the following information:

    -  Processor type and communications interface model

    -  Operating mode and memory size for a PLC-5 system

 o  Receive Unsolicited Data from a device

 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

 Processors Supported

 The processors supported by the following products will also support
 the DAS for Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Software:

 o  BASEstar Classic Server for OpenVMS VAX V3.4 (development and run-
    time)

 o  BASEstar Classic Server for OpenVMS Alpha V3.4 (development and run-
    time)

 Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1)

 For Digital OpenVMS VAX and Alpha Kits

 Disk space    2,000 blocks
 required for
 installation
 Disk space    700 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.

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 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

 For OpenVMS VAX Systems:

 o  OpenVMS VAX Operating System Version 5.5-2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0

 o  BASEstar Classic Server for OpenVMS VAX Version 3.4

 o  Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Software V6.0.2 or Allen-Bradley INTER-
    CHANGE Software for the PI MicroVAX 3.1.1

 o  TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS V2.0D (UCX) 2.0E

 For OpenVMS Alpha Systems:

 o  OpenVMS Alpha Operating System Version 6.1, 6.2, 7.0

 o  BASEstar Classic Server for OpenVMS Alpha Version 3.4

 o  Allen-Bradley INTERCHANGE Software V6.0.2 or Allen-Bradley INTER-
    CHANGE Software for the PI MicroVAX 3.1.1

 o  TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS (UCX) V2.0E

 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.

 DISTRIBUTION MEDIA

 for OpenVMS VAX:

 This product is available as part of the Digital OpenVMS VAX Consolidated
 Software Distribution on CDROM. It is also available on TK50 Stream-
 ing Tape.

 for OpenVMS Alpha:

 This product is available as part of the Digital OpenVMS Alpha Con-
 solidated Software Distribution on CDROM.

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 ORDERING INFORMATION

 For OpenVMS VAX

 Software Licenses: QL-5K0A*-**
 Software Documentation: QA-5K0AA-**
 Software Product Services: QT-5K0A*-**

 For OpenVMS Alpha

 Software Licenses: QL-5JZA9-**
 Software Documentation: QA-5K0AA-GZ
 Software Product Services: QT-5JZA*-** QT-5K0AA-KZ

 *  Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available li-
    censes, services and media, refer to the appropriate price book.

 SOFTWARE LICENSING

 This software is furnished only under a license. For more information
 about Digital's licensing terms and policies, contact your local Dig-
 ital office.

 License Management Facility Support

 This product supports the OpenVMS License Management Facility (LMF)
 Software on VAX and Alpha.

 Documentation

 A single "Installation & User's Guide" covers both the VAX and Alpha
 versions of this software.

 SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES

 A variety of service options are available from Digital. For more in-
 formation, contact your local Digital office.



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 SOFTWARE WARRANTY

 Warranty for this software product is provided by Digital with the pur-
 chase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty
 Addendum of this SPD.

 The above information is valid at time of release. Please contact your
 local Digital office for the most up-to-date information.

 © 1996 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved.

 [TM]PLC and INTERCHANGE are trademarks of Allen-Bradley Company,
    Inc.

 [TM]The DIGITAL Logo, BASEstar, DEC, Digital, OpenVMS, TK, and VAX
    are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.
























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