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About This Manual
This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, operate, configure, and
maintain the 5020 Data Collection PC
.
This manual was written for analysts and programmers who operate, program, and
connect the 5020 to a network or system. A basic understanding of Windows
programming, and data communications is necessary.
Terminology
You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:
Term Description
5020 PC
5020 device
5020
These terms indicate any 5020 Data Collection PC. More
specific terms, such as “RF 5020,” indicate a specific type of
5020 Data Collection PC.
Unit management The term “unit management” indicates the remote Unit
Management application.
Computer
Host
The terms “computer” and “host” indicate a personal computer
or other computer that communicates with the 5020.
Click The term “click” indicates pushing the left mouse button to
select or open an item in a Windows application.
DCS 300 and Model
200 Controller
The 5020 Data Collection PC will communicate with either the
DCS 300 or the Model 200 Controller. The DCS 300 is a new
data collection server that replaces the Model 200 Controller.
The term DCS 300 is used throughout the manual. Unless
otherwise noted, you can use either the DCS 300 or the Model
200 Controller.
Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from computer keyboards and
5020 keypads:
Convention Description
Special text Shows the command as you should enter it into the 5020 PC. See
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
Italic text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
Ctrl Bold text represents a key on your keypad. For example, Tab
represents the Tab key and M represents the letter M key.
Ctrl-Z
When two keys are joined with a dash, press them simultaneously.
For example, if you see the command Ctrl-C, press the two keys at
the same time.