BASEstar^tm Open DAS
for Modicon®
on OpenVMS^tm

Order Number: AA-Q5FTD-TE

This manual describes how to install and use the BASEstar Open Device Access Software for Modicon Programmable Controllers.

Revision/Update Information: This is a revised document.

Operating System and Version: OpenVMS/Alpha Version 6.1

Operating System and Version: OpenVMS/VAX Version 6.1

Interface Software and Version: BASEstar Open Version 3.1

Software Version: Device Access Software for Modicon Programmable Controllers, Version 3.1A

Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas

© 1994 Compaq Computer Corporation

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Contents

Index

This document describes how to install and use the BASEstar Open DAS for Modicon Programmable Controllers.

Intended Audience

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

• BASEstar Open software
• BASEstar Open DAS for Modicon Programmable Controllers

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

Readers of this document should have knowledge of:

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

In addition, knowledge of the Modicon programmable controllers is required.

Document Structure

This document is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1 provides an overview of the DAS for Modicon programmable controllers.
• Chapter 2 provides the information you need to install and configure the DAS for Modicon programmable controllers.
• Chapter 3 provides information about the supported functions for Modicon programmable controllers, and how to access the functions.

Associated Documents

For information on installing and configuring a BASEstar Open system, refer to the following documents:

• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Release Notes
• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Installation Guide
• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Management Guide

For information on installing and configuring a BASEstar Open system, refer to the following documents:

• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Release Notes
• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Installation Guide
• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Management Guide

For information on using BASEstar Open software functions, refer to the following documents:

• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Introduction
• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Reference Guide (Model)
• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Command Language Interface
• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Error Messages Guide

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

• BASEstar Open for OpenVMS Application Programming Interface

For information on installing and using OMNI functions, refer to the following documents:

• Compaq OMNI for OpenVMS Installation Guide
• Compaq OMNI for OpenVMS Application Programmer's Interface
• Compaq OMNI for OpenVMS Guide to Using Omni Directory Services
• Compaq OMNI for OpenVMS Guide to Using OmniView

For information on Modicon programmable controller communications and addressing, refer to the following documents:

• Modicon Protocol Reference Guide
• Modicon DEC Host Based Devices Users Guide

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

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