4.
1:DS800
Specification Sheet
DS800 Development Suite Software
DS800 Development Suite Software Workbench
(DS800) is the PC-based program which allows you
to build IEC 61131-3 compliant programs for use
with the ROC800-Series Remote Operations
Controller (ROC800) or FloBoss 107 Flow Manager
(FB107) unit. The DS800 software can be used to
develop programs independently of ROCLINK™
800 Configuration Software. You typically download
these programs over the Ethernet port (ROC800) or
a serial port (ROC800 or FB107) to the unit. Each
device must have an optional run-time license key
(purchased separately) to run programs created
with DS800 software.
DS800 Development Suite software allows
programming in all five of the IEC 61131-3
languages:
ƒ Ladder Diagram.
ƒ Sequential Function Chart.
ƒ Function Block Diagram.
ƒ Structured Text.
ƒ Instruction List.
In addition to the above languages, a Flow Chart
language is also provided.
Applications built with the DS800 Development
Suite software can be executed in the ROC800 or
FB107 unit in addition to, or as an alternative to,
Function Sequence Table (FST) programs. For
ROC800 units, DS800 has the added benefit of
being able to implement a single control algorithm
using a distributed architecture. Users will also
appreciate the powerful simulation and debug
capabilities provided while on-line or off-line.
DS800 Development Suite software has the
following features:
ƒ Cross-reference (bindings) between variables in
separate ROC800 units.
ƒ Variable Dictionary.
ƒ Off-line simulation for diagnostics and testing.
ƒ On-line debugging of programs.
ƒ On-line modification of programs.
ƒ Locking and forcing of variables.
ƒ User developed functions and function blocks.
ƒ User defined templates.
ƒ Access to ROC800 and FB107 internal data
and functionality.
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The Project Manager screen is the primary screen
in the DS800 Development Suite. The screen is
used to create configurations, resources, programs,
and provides a mechanism to link and cross-
reference them. Programs are then compiled,
downloaded to the ROC800 or FB107 unit, and
debugged. A Variable Dictionary supports structures
of advanced data types, integer, floating point (real),
binary, complex structure, arrays, functions, function
blocks, and strings.
The Project Manager screen graphically presents in
an organized fashion programs, resources,
configurations, and networks within the current
project. All language editors are launched from the
Project Manager, as are the simulator, compiler,
and document generator. The four views of the
Project Manager screen are:
ƒ Link architecture.
ƒ Hardware architecture.
ƒ Dictionary.
ƒ Input/Output (I/O) Wiring tool.
These views allow visualization of the complete
control algorithm independently of its physical
architecture.
The graphical programming languages, like Ladder
Diagram, feature simple-to-use icons and a clear
designation of current position within the
workspace.
A simulator is built into the DS800 Development
Suite software to allow debugging and testing
before the program is downloaded to the ROC800
or FB107 unit. Once downloaded, variables
associated with I/O channels can be locked and
unlocked easily, thereby allowing them to be forced
to a desired value for testing purposes. DS800
software alerts the user to errors within the program
when it is compiled. Once downloaded, DS800
software supports on-line changes without having to
restart the controller.
The DS800 application workbench is available in
two versions: distributed and 128-point. The
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distributed workbench is required to create a project
with multiple ROC800s tied together and distributed
across an Ethernet network.
The 128-point workbench is for projects with a
single ROC800 or FB107 that contains only one
resource with a
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maximum of 128 I/O points (points declared as ƒ Ethernet (recommended) or serial port.
inputs or outputs). ƒ USB port (for USB-based software license key).
In both versions, there is no limit to the number of ƒ ROCLINK 800 Configuration Software (version
internal variables and the number of programs a 1.80 or greater).
single resource can have. ƒ SVGA color monitor, 800 x 600 pixels.
The DS800 software is designed to run on an IBM-
The software and user documentation are supplied
compatible personal computer (PC) having the
on a CD-ROM. A USB-based software license key
following minimum requirements:
is also supplied. The USB key is required for full
ƒ Pentium-class processor (233 MHz or greater programming functionality. A “Technician” mode is
recommended). available without the USB key. The “Technician”
ƒ CD-ROM drive. mode allows read-only access to DS800 projects,
and allows you to transfer DS800 projects to a ROC
ƒ Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2) or XP.
or FloBoss.

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