Order Number: AA-R21CB-TE

This manual describes how to install and use the DAS for OMNI 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

Network Software and Version: OMNI/Alpha Version 2.1

Network Software and Version: OMNI/VAX Version 2.0A

Software Version: BASEstar Classic DAS for OMNI Software, Version 3.4A

Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas

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Contents

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This document describes how to install and use the BASEstar Classic DAS for OMNI software.

Intended Audience

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

• BASEstar Classic for OpenVMS software
• BASEstar Classic DAS for OMNI software

This document is also intended for use by application programmers who develop shop-floor management software layered on BASEstar Classic for OpenVMS.

Readers of this document should have a solid understanding of OpenVMS operations and administration, as well as OpenVMS application software. In addition, knowledge of the OMNI devices and the specific requirements of the installation site is essential.

Document Structure

This document is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1 provides an overview of the DAS for OMNI software.
• Chapter 2 provides information you need to install the DAS for OMNI software.
• Chapter 3 provides information about the supported functions for OMNI devices, and how to access those functions.

Associated Documents

Further information on topics covered in this document can be found in the following documents:

For information on BASEstar Classic see the following documnents:

• BASEstar Classic System Management Documentation, VOLUME 1:
  • BASEstar Classic Release Notes
  • BASEstar Classic Installation Guide
  • BASEstar Classic Configuration and Tuning Guide
• BASEstar Classic General User Documentation, VOLUME 2:
  • BASEstar Classic Introduction
  • BASEstar Classic Menu Interface User's Guide
  • BASEstar Classic Command Line Interface User's Guide
• BASEstar Classic Programming Documentation, VOLUME 3:
  • BASEstar Classic Introduction to Callable Services
  • BASEstar Classic Guide to Writing a Database Server
  • BASEstar Classic Guide to Writing Device Access Software
  • BASEstar Classic DEC Rdb Database Server Guide
  • BASEstar Classic Device Access Software Guide
• BASEstar Classic Programming Documentation, VOLUME 4:
  • BASEstar Classic Application Programming Interface Reference Guide

For information MMS ISO/IEC 9506 see the following documents:

• Industrial automation systems - Manufacturing Message Specification
  • Part 1: Service definition
  • Part 1: Service definition

For information on OMNI software see the following documents:

• OMNI for OpenVMS Installation Guide
• OMNI Definition Facility User's Guide
• OMNI Application Interface User's Guide

For information on OSAP software see the following documents:

• OSAP/VMS Installation Guide
• OSAP/S7 Network Manager's and Programmer's Guide
• OSAP/VMS Network Manager's Guide

For information on DECnet-Plus see the following documentS:

• DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Installation and Configuration
• DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Introduction and User's Guide
• DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Network Management
• DECnet-Plus Network Control Language Reference
• DECnet/OSI for VMS CTF Use

For information on TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS see the following documentS:

• TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Installation and Configuration
• TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS User's Guide
• TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Management

Conventions

This manual 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].