PLC2 to PLC5 Conversion Software

Release Number: 1.1

Software Release Notes

 Software Release Notes
PLC2 to PLC5 Conversion Software
Release 1.1

PLC2 to PLC5 Conversion Software

Release Number: 1.1

Summary of Changes This release of the publication contains formatting corrections and new
information about User Assignment Files.
To help you find the new information, we included change bars as shown
to the left of this paragraph.

Introduction The software has been tested on the following computers:

1784-T35 IBM/AT
1784-T45 IBM/XT
1784-T47 IBM PS/2 Model 30 (8086)
1784-T50 Compaq Deskpro 286
6121 Compaq Deskpro 386
6122
6123
6124
6160-T60
The software has been tested with the following processors:
PLC-2/02
PLC-2/05
PLC-2/15
PLC-2/16
PLC-2/17
PLC-2/LN1
PLC-2/LN2
PLC-2/LN3
PLC-2/20
PLC-2/30

Important: This release of the software has been tested on DOS version
3.2, 3.3, and 4.01.

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These release notes for the PLC-2 to PLC-5 Conversion Software Release
1.1 describe:
installing Release 1.1 of the PLC-2 to PLC-5 Conversion Software
(6200-2CV5)
new features for Release 1.1
restrictions to follow when you use Release 1.1
information that is in addition to the PLC-2 to PLC-5 Conversion
Software User Manual (publication 6300-6.5.1)

Installing the Software A new installation procedure makes installing the 2CV5 software easier
and quicker to install. This is the same installation procedure you use to
install your PLC-2 and PLC-5 Programming Software.
The following installation procedure assumes that you have 6200-2CV5
software (3 1/2” diskettes). However, this procedure also applies if you are
installing 6210-2CV5 (5 1/4” diskettes).
Important: Remove any previous versions of the software before
installing the new version. For information about removing software, see
“Removing the Software” on page 10 of these Release Notes.
To install the 2CV5 software, do the following:

1. Insert the disk labeled “Disk 1 of n” into the appropriate disk drive
(either drive A or drive B).

Where n is equal to the total number of disks.

2. If necessary, change the drive specifier to the appropriate drive (either

drive A or drive B).

3. At the DOS prompt (either A> or B>), type:

INSTALL x [Enter]

Replace the x with the hard drive where you want to install the
software (typically C).

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The software displays the following message:

Allen-Bradley Company, Inc., Copyright 1991, All Rights Reserved
Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. grants you a license to install and use
this software on a single processing unit. You are not licensed to
install the software on more than one processing unit or to
distribute it in any way. Support and updates will be provided to
registered customers only. To register your software, return the
enclosed registration card as soon as possible.
*******************************************************************
* WARNING *
* THIS SOFTWARE IS PROTECTED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF THE *
* UNITED STATES. UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF COPYRIGHTED *
* SOFTWARE VIOLATES U.S. COPYRIGHT LAWS. CRIMINAL PENALTIES *
* MAY INCLUDE FINES OR IMPRISONMENT. *
*******************************************************************
[press any key to continue]

If there is not enough space on the hard disk to install the software,
the system displays the following message:
Abort Install? Y=Abort N=Continue
WARNING: This software requires 408K of disk space (Only xxxK available)

If this message appears, press [Y] to stop the installation procedure.

Clean your hard disk of unnecessary files and start the installation
procedure again. The 2CV5 software requires a minimum of
417,792 bytes (408K * 1,024 bytes per K = 417,792 bytes) available
on the hard disk. You can sometimes avoid this problem by
removing the old release of 2CV5 software before installing the new
release.

4. Press [Enter]

The system displays the registration information and the SupportPlus

services screen that describes the importance of the serial number of
your software for receiving SupportPlus services (Figure 1).

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Figure 1
Sample Registration Information
Contents: PLC-2 To PLC-5 Converter SW
Catalog Number: 6200-2CV5
Part Number: 998796-02 Quantity: 1 Disk
Release Number: 1.1
Product Registration Information
Company Name: Allen-Bradley 100%
Address: 747 Alpha Drive
: Highland Hts OH 44143
Serial Number: XX0XX0XX
As the registered user for this software, you are entitled
to a broad range of SupportPlus services from Allen-Bradley
at no charge. Your serial number, shown on the spine of the
documentation set, is the key to getting all the support
services available to you. Please enter the serial number
(and company name and address) above.
NOTE – You will only be able to enter the serial number
(and name and address) on the initial installation
of this disk set.
Press ENTER to continue with the installation

If this is the first time you install the software, the system prompts
you for the name and address of your company and the serial number
of your software (on the outside of your 6200 Series Software
documentation).

You must type at least two characters and press [Enter] after each
line. You can enter up to 31 characters for the Company Name and
Address lines. The serial number requires 8 characters.
Important: Enter the registration information carefully; whatever you
enter becomes permanent. You cannot change this information once you
complete the registration.

5. Press [F9] to save the registration information.

The installation procedure begins installing the software. This

procedure displays messages on the screen that indicate which file
is currently being installed. The screen also displays a “percent
complete” bar that fills as the installation procedure completes.

6. When the installation procedure finishes installing a disk, the

procedure prompts you to insert the next disk. Insert the correct disk
and press [Enter]

Continue installing the disks as the installation procedure requests

the disks.

If this is the first time you install the conversion software, the
installation procedure automatically assigns the conversion software

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to a function key on the Smart Menu. The software does not display
the Smart Menu.

If this is not the first time you install the conversion software, the
Smart Menu appears on the screen if the designated function key is
already assigned to another software package. The software gives
you the opportunity to move the conversion software entry to a
different key. For information about using the Smart Menu, see
“Configuring the Smart Menu” (see “Modifying the Smart Menu” on
page 7).

If the software detects a different entry already listed for the

predefined key for the conversion software, the software displays a
screen that asks you to move the existing entry. From this screen,
you can:
Move the existing key definition to a different location and let the
software assign the predefined key for conversion software.
Press [Esc]. This places the conversion software entry on the
first available key, regardless of the menu level.
Press [Alt-U]. This leaves the menu the way it is; this key does
not move or add any applications.

After the installation of the last diskette is complete, press [Enter]

The system displays a message that describes how to use the Smart
Menu. These instructions are listed in the file INFO.TXT located on
the last diskette. To read these instructions, make sure the last disk is
in drive A, and type: A:>TYPE INFO.TXT [Enter]
Figure 2
Information about Using the Smart Menu

To access the PLC-2 To PLC-5 Converter Software from the Smart

Menu, do the following:
1. Make sure that ABMENU.EXE is in the C:\IPDS directory (or the
device where the software is installed).
2. Do either of the following:
* Place x:\IPDS\ABMENU as the last line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file and reboot the system to execute AUTOEXEC.BAT.
* Change the directory to x:\IPDS and type: ABMENU [enter]
where x is the drive on which you installed the software.
3. To initiate the PLC-2 To PLC-5 Converter Software within the
Smart Menu, press the PageDown key to move the menu to Level 1
(it always starts in Level 0). Press the F1 function key to
start the software. To move back to level 0, press the PageUp
key.

Installation Complete:

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The installation procedure returns you to the DOS prompt.

7. Change the drive specifier to drive C (or the drive on which the
software is installed).

8. Start the software.

Verifying Registration Information

To verify (not change) your registration information, place “Disk 1” in the
disk drive and type INSTALL MANAGER [Enter]
The software displays the current registration information and status
information about the installed software.

Configuring the Smart Menu You can use the Smart Menu to start any software packages you have on
your hard disk. You assign the application to a function key on the Smart
Menu. You can then start the application when you press the function key.
The Smart Menu will run any application you have as long as that
application is listed on one of the Smart Menu pages. You can also place
options on the Smart Menu for starting the software through the conversion
software main menu and through the DH+ Network Menu.

Modifying the Smart Menu

The Smart Menu can consist of up to ten pages of executable applications
with up to nine applications per screen. Each application is assigned to a
function key ([F1] – [F9]); [F10] is always reserved for Exit to DOS.
Use [PageUp] and [PageDown] to move through the screens.
You can modify the Smart Menu by pressing [Alt-C] when you are on
the Smart Menu. To use the Smart Menu Configuration Screen, do the
following:

1. If you want to modify an entry, press [PageUp] or [PageDown]

to move the cursor to the page of the Smart Menu where you want to
change the selection. The page must have an entry on it before you
can cursor to it.

If you want to add an entry to a page that doesn’t already have an

entry, just leave the cursor on the first screen. The software won’t let
you use [PageUp] or [PageDown] to move to a page that doesn’t
already have an entry.

2. Press [Alt-C]

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The system displays the Smart Menu Configuration Screen

(Figure 3).
Figure 3
Smart Menu Configuration Screen
ALLEN-BRADLEY MAIN MENU INTERFACE
MENU CONFIGURATION
1 PLC-2 To PLC-5 Converter SW
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

[LEVEL 1]
Thur Jan 3, 1991 2:38:05 pm

Press a function key.

Delete Modify Add Move

Entry Entry Entry Entry
F1 F3 F5 F7

3. Press the function key for the modification you want to perform. You
can delete, add, modify, or move an entry.

In order to delete, modify, or move an entry, you must move the

cursor to that entry (use the up or down arrow keys). The system
displays the appropriate screen for the task you selected.

The input keys you can use for entering text (such as the application
description for the function key) are the same input keys you use in
the conversion software.

Table A lists the configuration tasks you can perform on the Smart
Menu.
Table A
Available Tasks on the Smart Menu Configuration System

If You Want To: Press This Key:

Delete an existing entry [F1] - Delete Entry

Modify an existing entry [F3] - Modify Entry
Add an entry [F5] - Add Entry
Move an existing entry to a different location [F7] - Move Entry
Move up and down in the menu [PageUp]
[PageDown]

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When you add or modify an entry on the Smart Menu, you must
supply information for the fields as described in Table B.
Table B
Smart Menu Fields

Field: Description:

Menu Level The page (09) where you want to add an entry. You cannot change this value if you are modifying
the entry.
Key Number The function key (19) you want to assign to the new entry. You cannot change this value if you are
modifying the entry.
Function Key Label Top The first line of the label (17 characters) that you want to appear above the function key.
Function Key Label Bottom The second line of the label (17 characters) that you want to appear above the function key.
Application Description The description of the entry (135 characters) that you want to appear on the menu.
Path The DOS directory path (151 characters) to where the executable for the application is stored.
For example: C:\IPDS\ATTACH\2CV5
Application Name The name (112 characters) of the executable file for the application.
For example: 2CV5_SM.BAT
Command Line Parameters Any instructions (170 characters) you normally type at the DOS command line after specifying
the application. For example, in the command: edlin autoexec.bat, edlin is the
application, autoexec.bat is a command line parameter.

When you specify the executable for an application, include the full path
and extension for the fastest execution time (the executable is the name
you type to start an application). If you do not use the extension, DOS
looks for the executable with the following extensions (Table C):
Table C
DOS Search Order for File Extensions

Search Order: Extension:

First .COM
Second .EXE
Third .BAT

Specifying 6200 Series Software through the Smart Menu

You can use the Smart Menu to start 6200 series conversion software at the
main menu of the software or at the DH+ Network Menu. Table D shows
the path and application name you need for each method of starting the
software.
Table D
Starting 6200 Series conversion through the Smart Menu

To Start from Here: Use this Path: And this Application Name:

Main Menu \IPDS\ATTACH\2CV5 2CV5_SM.BAT

DH+ Network Menu \IPDS\ATTACH WHO.EXE

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Specifying Other Software Packages through the Smart Menu

If you use the Smart Menu to start other software packages, you might
have to specify a batch file as the application. You need this batch file
if the other software package is executed from a different directory than
the Smart Menu directory. This batch file should change the directory to
where the software is installed and then start the software form there.
For example, you need a batch file to start 2CV5 from the Smart Menu.
This batch file is called 2CV5_SM.BAT and is automatically installed in
the \IPDS\ATTACH\2CV5 directory.

Removing Release 1.0 of the To remove Release 1.0 of the conversion software, do the following:
Software 1. Insert the disk labeled “Disk 1 of n” into the appropriate drive (either
drive A or drive B).

Where n is the total number of disks.

2. If necessary, change the drive specifier to the appropriate drive (either

drive A or drive B).

3. At the DOS prompt (either A> or B>), type:

INSTALL REMOVE [Enter]

The system displays the following message:

Company name: your company

Location: your department or division
your city and state

Enter drive on which the software is

installed. (C)

4. Type the drive letter and press [Enter] or just press [Enter] to
select drive C.

The system displays the following message:

Removing PLC-2 to PLC-5 Converter Software

This Diskette is:

Catalog Number 6200-2CV5
Diskette Contents PLC-2 to PLC-5 Converter
Software (Disk 1)
Part Number 99879601
Quantity Information 1-OF-1
Software Version 1.0

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OK to continue (Yes)

5. Press [Enter]

The system displays the following message:

PLC-2 to PLC-5 Converter SW has been

successfully removed.

Removing Release 1.1 of the To remove Release 1.1 of the conversion software, do the following:
Software 1. Insert the disk labeled “Disk 1 of n” into the appropriate drive (either
drive A or drive B).

Where n is equal to the total number of disks.

2. If necessary, change the drive specifier to the appropriate drive (either

drive A or drive B).

3. At the DOS prompt (either A> or B>), type:

UNINSTAL x [Enter]

Replace the x with the hard drive (do not include the colon) from
where you want to remove the software (typically C).

The system displays the following message:

OK to continue with the Uninstall (Y=continue,

N=abort)?

4. Type Y

The system displays the Uninstall screen (similar to the Installation

screen, on page 4), and removes the conversion software.

New Features The following list summarizes the changes for the PLC-2 to PLC-5
Conversion Software Release 1.1:

Unreferenced Jump Labels

Unreferenced JUMP labels are now converted rather than discarded. See
page 3-5 in your PLC-2 to PLC-5 Conversion Software User’s Manual
(publication 6300-6.5.1).

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Programs with Greater than 32 Labels

If there are more than 32 labels, these labels are converted to an ERI. Any
instruction referencing such a label is changed to an ERO. This is due to
the PLC-5’s limitation of 32 labels (0-31).

Two Labels in Series

Two labels in series caused Release 1.0 of the 2CV5 to abort the
conversion. In Release 1.1, the extra label is converted to an ERI and the
software will not abort during conversion.

Directory Parameter
If the working directory parameter is used when executing 2CV5, you no
longer need to include a back slash as the last character. See page 6-2 in
your PLC-2 to PLC-5 Conversion Software User’s Manual (publication
6300-6.5.1).

Report Header
Each of the conversion reports now includes the project filename in the
report header.

Display Reports
In Release 1.0, the user could stop viewing a report by pressing [Ctrl-C].
In Release 1.1, when you view a report, you are prompted at the bottom of
the screen with:
More [Y/N]:
Pressing [N] has the same effect as the [Ctrl-C] did in Release 1.0.

Using [Ctrl-C] and [Ctrl-Break]

In Release 1.0, [Ctrl-C] stopped the software. Both [Ctrl-C] and
[Ctrl-Break] have been disabled in Release 1.1.

Using this Release When you use Release 1.1 of the conversion software, keep the following
anomalies in mind:

Free Disk Space Limit

You must have more than 20K bytes of free disk space on your hard drive
during any phase of the PLC-2 to PLC-5 conversion program. If the free
disk space level becomes less than 20K bytes during a write to file

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operation, the software ends the current conversion phase and displays the
following message:
System Error: Insufficient disk space

GET Instructions
There are a couple of restrictions for GET instructions:
GET instructions that are not part of a GET-PUT or GET-LIMIT, or any
other math operation, will be discarded. For example, if you have this
separate GET instruction:
111 030 011
[] [G] ()
00 17 00

This GET does not do anything on the rung except display the value in
word 030. This type of instruction is not supported by the PLC-5 and
thus the conversion discards it.
GET instructions in the PLC-2 display only the lower 12 bits of 16 bits
in BCD format. Since the word may have any combination of bits, the
lower 4 bits could be all 1’s and result in a hex value of F. It is possible
to have a GET display with a value of 1DF, or any other hex value.
2CV5 issues a warning message saying:

WARNING: Image file error, invalid BCD file (1DF) encountered.

This value is not invalid for the PLC-2. The converter does the
conversion on this value to binary and displays it as binary in the PLC-5
ladder logic. The warning is given because PLC-2 programs typically
work on BCD values.

EAF Instructions
2CV5 does not convert PLC-2 EAF instructions. EAF instructions are
assigned an address in the PLC-5 but the EAF shows an ERO in the PLC-5
logic.

Report Files
Report files are automatically created with page lengths of 66. The user
cannot change the page length of a report.

WriteProtected Disks
Do not use write-protected disks. If you specify a write-protected disk as
the working directory when you call the converter, the converter attempts
to write to the disk and displays the following error message:

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Write protect error writing drive X

Abort, Retry, Ignore?

COM2 Port
Do not use the COM2 port on 80386 computers.

User Assignment File

Do not use the User Assignment File (.USR) when converting PLC-2
programs. This file does not work the way it is described in chapter 9 of
your 2CV5 User’s Manual (publication 6300-6.5.1). The User Assignment
File is supposed to let you:
Reserve certain PLC-5 data table locations for future use. The
conversion does not assign addresses to those data table locations
specified with the reserve format in the .USR file.
Specify certain correspondences between PLC-2 and PLC-5 addresses.
You can assign a specific PLC-2 address to a PLC-5 address.
If you try to use the User Assignment File, the conversion software
displays the following message during the Address Assignment phase:
SYSTEM ERROR: Errors were detected in the user-assignment file.
INFO: Address Assignment has terminated with an error.
If you need to reassign PLC-5 addresses, wait until the conversion is
finished (without using the .USR file). Then use the search and replace
function of the PLC-5 Programming Software to change addresses.

Additional Information The following information is in addition to the PLC-2 to PLC-5

Conversion Software User’s Manual (publication 6300-6.5.1).

PRINT Command
2CV5 software relies on the DOS external command PRINT to print
reports. Ensure that this file (PRINT.COM or PRINT.EXE) exists
and its home directory is included in the PATH statement in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Usually the PRINT command is located in a
subdirectory with other DOS utility programs. It is highly recommended
that PRINT.COM or PRINT.EXE is loaded before starting the 2CV5
software. By doing so, memory fragmentation will be minimized. In
Release 1.1, using the batch file 2CV5_SM.BAT will automatically load
PRINT.COM or PRINT.EXE.
The first time you run the conversion software, the system prompts for:
Name of the list device [PRN:]

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Enter LPT1: for a parallel printer, or enter COM1: for a serial printer.

Copying a Processor Memory File to the Archive Directory

You have the option of copying the processor memory file to the archive
directory after the code generation phase. If you respond [Y] to this option,
the software tries to copy the file to the \IPDS\ARCH\PLC5 directory. You
do not have an option to choose a different directory; this is the default
PLC-5 directory for storing program files.

ABMENU Screen
A batch file, 2CV5_SM.BAT, is installed into the \IPDS\CONVERT\2CV5
directory with the other files. ABMENU is automatically set up to call
2CV5 software via the 2CV5_SM.BAT file.
When 2CV5 converter is installed, it is automatically installed on the
second page of ABMENU. The second page is LEVEL 1. ABMENU
comes up with LEVEL 0. To go to LEVEL 1, press [PageDown]. Press
[PageUp] to return to LEVEL 0.

SBR Instruction
The T3 and PLC-2A allow the creation of rungs that have input conditions
that precede a start of subroutine or end statement. These are invalid rungs
for the PLC-5. To resolve this, these input conditions are stripped when
the converter finds them.

Separate Executables
In Release 1.1, you cannot run any of the separate executables comprising
the 2CV5 software from the command line, with the exception of
2CV5.EXE. These programs can only be run through invocation of
2CV5_SM.BAT or 2CV5.EXE.

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