Order Number: AA-R219B-TE

This manual describes how to install and use the DAS for Siemens H1 Protocol 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

Software Version: BASEstar Classic DAS for Siemens H1 Protocol, 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 Siemens H1 Protocol.

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 Siemens H1 Protocol software

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

Readers of this document should have a solid understanding of OpenVMS operations and administration, as well as OpenVMS application software. In addition, knowledge of Seimens Siemens programmable controllers 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 Siemens H1 Protocol.
• Chapter 2 provides information you need to install the DAS for Siemens H1 Protocol.
• Chapter 3 provides information about the supported functions for Siemens programmable controllers, and how to access the functions.

Associated Documents

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

• BASEstar Classic Installation Guide
• BASEstar Classic Configuration and Tuning Guide
• BASEstar Classic Menu Interface User's Guide
• BASEstar Classic Command Line Interface User's Guide
• BASEstar Classic Introduction to Callable Services
• BASEstar Classic Guide to Writing Device Access Software
• BASEstar Classic Application Programming Interface Reference Guide

Information on DECnet Plus installation, configuration and programming can be found in the following documents.

• DECnet Plus for OpenVMS Installation and Configuration
• DECnet Plus for OpenVMS Introduction and Planning
• DECnet Plus for OpenVMS Network Management
• DECnet Plus for OpenVMS Common Trace Facility Use
• DECnet Plus for OpenVMS Programming

Refer also the documentation produced by Siemens for the SH1 Type S115U, SH1 Type S135U, SH1 Type S150U and SH1 Type S150U programmable controllers.

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].