About This Manual
This manual contains detailed configuration, management, and programming
information for
•
the 5020 Data Collection PC
with Release 3.0 firmware.
•
the 5023 Data Collection PC
with Release 1.0 firmware.
Use this manual in conjunction with the 5020 Data Collection PC User’s Manual (Part
No. 068975) or the 5023 Data Collection PC User’s Manual (Part No. 070698), which
explains how to install, operate, and maintain your 5020 or 5023 computer.
This manual was written for analysts and programmers who operate, program, and
connect the 502X 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:
502X
502X PC
These terms indicate any 502X Data Collection PC. More
specific terms, such as “RF 5020,” indicate a specific type of
502X Data Collection PC.
Unit
Manager
The term “Unit Manager” refers to the Unit Manager for
PlanNET application suite.
Computer
Host
The terms “computer” and “host” indicate a personal computer
or other computer that communicates with the 502X.
DCS 30X The term “DCS 30X” is used throughout the manual to indicate
a member of the DCS 30X data collection server family. The
DCS 30X is a newer data collection server that replaces the
Model 200 Controller. Unless otherwise noted, you can use
either the DCS 30X 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
502X keypads:
Special
text Shows the command as you should enter it into the 502X 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.