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• PLC Hardware
  • Communications
  • Counters
  • WinPLC
  • General
• Operator Interfaces
  • C-more and C-more Micro
  • EZTouch / EZText
  • DV1000
  • Optimate
  • DirectTouch
• Software Products
  • DirectSOFT32
  • DDE / OPC Servers
  • LookoutDirect
  • Point of View
• Miscellaneous Hardware
• Sensors
• Motor Controls
  • Contactors/Starters
  • Hitachi Drives
  • GS Series Drives
  • Servos
  • Steppers
• Field I/O
• Process Controllers and Timers
• Network Hardware
  • Stride Managed Switches

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PLC Hardware
Communications
Document	Format	Description
AN-D2-001		Part Number X-Ref: Use this cross-reference table if you're looking for the equivalent AutomationDirect parts for your "old" GE or TI/Siemens PLC system.
AN-D2-002		CPU Communication Port Setup Parameters
AN-D2-003		250 to 240 RS-232 communications wiring diagram
AN-D2-004		250 to 250 RS-232/422 communications wiring diagram
AN-D2-005		250 to Modem / RS-232 communications wiring diagram
AN-D05-001		Using the DL05 (all versions) to communicate to a printer / data terminal
AN-D2-006		Using the D2-250,250-1,260,and D0-06 to Communicate to a printer/data terminal
AN-D2-007		Using the D2-250 to communicate to a printer / data terminal
AN-D3-001		Using the D3-350 to communicate to a printer / data terminal
AN-D2-008		250 to 250 RS-485 with FA-ISONET communications wiring diagram
AN-MISC-001		FA-IOSONET to PC wiring diagram
AN-D2-011		DL-250 Port 2 Cable (D2-DSCBL-2)
AN-D4-001		D4-IOCBL-1 Cable Color Codes
AN-DM-001		Do-More email setup and functionality
AN-MISC-002		Programming cables: Since our CPUs provide so many different communication port configurations, it is helpful to know exactly which communications cable is required. This table will help.
AN-MISC-003		How to Connect a PC running DirectSOFT32 to a AutomationDirect PLC through the ADC MDM-TEL modem
AN-MISC-008		Protocol Support List:A guide to communicating with AutomationDirect products
AN-MISC-009		Modbus X-Ref:Modbus to Octal X-Ref data
AN-MISC-010		Modbus Conversion Utility (This is a Microsoft Excel file. If left-clicking to open doesn't work, try right-clicking on the link above and selecting "Save target as..." in order to save this Excel workbook to your computer.) Analysis Toolpak must be enabled.
AN-MISC-011		Fiber Optic Hub Information
AN-MISC-020		Testing ASCII strings with Microsoft HyperTerminal
AN-MISC-027		MODBUS Protocol tutorial - Powerpoint slide show (free viewer)
AN-MISC-028		Hx-ECOM100 Email Theory of Operation and setup instructions
AN-MISC-029		How to write DirectNET protocol
AN-MISC-030		How to configure a D0-DEVNETS
AN-MISC-031		Best Communications Wiring Practices
AN-MISC-033		Using Wireshark to view/capture ethernet data
AN-MISC-034		Ethernet Fundamentals
AN-MISC-035		How to configure an ECOM100 for Modbus TCP
AN-P3-001		ASCII communication differences before and after V1.0.9.23
AN-MISC-036		Protos-X Modbus and EtherNet/IP addressing calculator
Counters
Document	Format	Description
AN-D2-009		Connecting encoders to the D2-CTRINT
AN-D2-010		Using D2-CTRINT with stepper motor / amplifier
AN-D2-012		Velocity adjustment function in Mode 30 (D2-CTRINT and DL05)
AN-SEN-002		Encoder and PLC Compatibility
AN-D2-013		H2-CTRIO Pulse Output Commands
AN-MISC-022		Addressing of CTRIO for PLCs, EBC/WinPLC, ERM/EBC, and KepDirect
AN-CTRIO-001		Use of CTRIO Workbench for programming CTRIO modules
WinPLC
Document	Format	Description
AN-WPLC-001		Basic Connection to an H2-WPLC with Think & Do Live
AN-WPLC-002		Basic Connection to an H2-WPLC with Entivity Studio 7.1
AN-WPLC-003		Modbus register mappings for the WinPLC
General
Document	Format	Description
AN-D3-002		D3-04AD Examples
AN-D05-002		Data format of the Diagnosis Data area of the DL05
AN-D2-015		DL205 I/O Wiring
AN-MISC-006		STRPD instruction: In some cases, the STRPD instruction does not work as expected
AN-D2-016		How the non-volatile V-memory works in the D2-230, D2-240 and DL05 CPUs
AN-MISC-007		Recommended method of connecting to 32pt and 64pt 205/405 I/O modules with High-Density Connector Using a ZIPLink cable and connector module
AN-D3-003		Connecting your PC to a D3-422-DCU, GE Series One DCU, or TI/Simatic 422 DCU
AN-MISC-012		PID tutorial - Powerpoint slide show (free viewer)
AN-MISC-013		Numbering systems and data types - binary, octal, hex, BCD, real
AN-D2-018		Using PLC / Touch Panel in an Automobile
AN-D2-019		DL205 Base I/O Addressing
AN-MISC-015		Proper setup of a 205 / 405 / Terminator serial remote IO system
AN-MISC-021		High speed Input/Output explanation and selection for all PLC families
AN-MISC-023		Filters of noisy process variables
AN-MISC-024		Guide to RLL Plus (Stage) programming
AN-MISC-025		Octal math for V-memory addresses to help define a series of sequential addresses (This is a Microsoft Excel file. If left-clicking to open doesn't work, try right-clicking on the link above and selecting "Save target as..." in order to save this Excel workbook to your computer.) Analysis Toolpak must be enabled.
AN-MISC-026		The non-volatile V-memory in the D2-230, D2-240 and DL05/06
AN-MISC-032		Transient Suppression for Inductive Loads in a Control System
AN-MISC-037		Time of Day functions in the PLC
AN-MISC-038		Running Averaging (smoothing) Logic for a Data Register
KB-MISC-001		Generic CR2354 Batteries
KB-MISC-002		Google Gmail Functionality
KB-MISC-003		Yahoo Mail Functionality

 

Operator Interface Panels
C-more and C-more Micro
Document	Format	Description
AN-EA-005		Changing C-more and C-more Micro Screens From the PLC and Panel (download related example program)
AN-EA-006		Getting Started: Using the function keys on C-more Micro Graphics panel (C-more Micro)
AN-EA-007		Getting Started: Using a 3” C-more Micro Graphics panel (C-more Micro) with an AutomationDirect Productivity3000 PAC using generic MODBUS RTU driver
AN-EA-008		Getting Started: Using a 3” C-more Micro Graphics panel (C-more Micro) with an AutomationDirect CLICK PLC
AN-EA-010		Factors that affect C-more Screen update performance
AN-EA-011		Correcting problems with Jet database on XP machines (GUI-121, EA_.mdb errors)
AN-EA-012		Editing the HTML files in the C-more panel
AN-EA-013		C-more email setup and functionality
AN-EA-014		C-more USB driver guide
AN-EA-015		C-more to AB Micro 800
AN-EA-016		EA-MG-PGM-CBL driver issues with Windows 10 solutions
AN-EA-017		Improving C-more Remote Access Performance
KB-EA-001		Knowledge Article: EA9 Software communications issues with Windows 10
KB-EA-002		Knowledge Article: Replacing 6" EA7 C-More Panel
KB-EA-003		Knowledge Article: Replacing 8" EA7 C-More Panel
EZTouch / EZText
Document	Format	Description
AN-EZ-001		Connecting an EZ-Touch panel to an Entivity (Think & Do) Studio/Live WinPLC
AN-EZ-002		Connecting an EZ-Text panel to an Entivity (Think & Do) Studio/Live WinPLC
AN-EZ-003		EZTouch / EZ Text RS422 wire connections to Koyo PLCs
AN-EZ-004		EZTouch / EZ Text RS422 wire connections to AB SLC RS232 port
AN-EZ-006		Connecting an EZ Text Operator Interface Serially to a Hx-EBC controlled by an Entivity PC-based control system.
AN-EZ-007		Connecting an EZ Touch Operator Interface Serially to a Hx-EBC controlled by an Entivity PC-based control system.
AN-EZ-009		Making a screen capture of the EZ Touch screens for electronic documentation purposes
AN-EZ-010		Steps to configure CompactLogix and ControlLogix Tags for use with EZTouch
AN-EZ-012		EZTouch FDA and UL Type 4X / NEMA 4X Compliance
AN-EZ-013		Using EZTouch with an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix
DV-1000
Document	Format	Description
AN-DV-001		DL05/DV1000 Port 2 Cable Application Note:An application note showing how to construct a cable to utilize Port 2 of the DL05 for DV1000/D2-HPP communications
Optimate
Document	Format	Description
AN-OP-002		Connecting OptiMate OP-400 Series panels to Allen-Bradley Micrologix PLCs with the OP-ACBL-4 8-pin Mini DIN connector
DirectTouch
Document	Format	Description
AN-DP-001		Screen Creator Error Codes
AN-DP-002		DirectTouch RS422 wire connections
AN-DP-003		Connecting DirectTouch RS-422 to A-B SLC 503/504 RS 232 Port
AN-DP-004		Exporting / Importing ScreenCreator Projects
AN-DP-005		How to upload and restore a DirectTouch panel project into Screen Creator

 

Software Products
DirectSOFT32
Document	Format	Description
AN-DS-001		Troubleshooting Guide
AN-DS-002		Troubleshooting Guide
AN-DS-003		Troubleshooting procedures for DirectSOFT
AN-DS-004		Ethernet Connection Guide
DDE / OPC Servers
Document	Format	Description
AN-DSD-001		Updating existing DDE applications within DSData created using versions of the DDE Server earlier than v3.0
AN-DSD-003		Writing single bits of data using the DirectNet protocol with the DirectSoft DDE Server and Wonderware InTouch
AN-DSD-004		Using AutomationDirect Terminator I/O in conjunction with KEPdirect to provide a low cost ethernet remote condition monitoring solution for various OPC/DDE compliant computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) programs.
AN-KEP-001		How to set up and test KEPDirect PLC Link
AN-KEP-002		How to convert a DSData DDE application to KEPDirect for PLC
AN-KEP-003		KEPDirect with MDM-TEL
AN-KEP-004		How to Configure Your KepDirect with a Productivity3000 Tagname Based Controller
AN-KEP-005		Using KEPDirect’s DirectLogic Drivers with a Do-more PLC
LookoutDirect
Document	Format	Description
AN-LKD-001		Upgrading from version 3.8 to 4.5
AN-LKD-002		Deleting an Object
AN-LKD-003		Changing DirectLogic Link Settings
AN-LKD-004		Communicating to Remote PLCs via Telephone Modems
AN-LKD-005		Changing the properties of the Modbus Driver Object
AN-LKD-006		Password-protecting your panels
AN-LKD-007		Moving Project files from PC to PC
AN-LKD-008		Introduction to LookoutDirect
Point of View
Document	Format	Description
AN-POV-001		Using POV and Allen-Bradley CIP driver to ControlLogix PLCs
AN-POV-002		Using the DIV, ADD, MAX, and MIN parameters for scaling/conversion of analog values to/from a device
AN-POV-003		Using the radio button and check-box objects
AN-POV-004		Using Touch-screen equipped PCs with POV
AN-POV-005		Using the Studio History Server COM object to access trend data
AN-POV-006		Configuring Local Viewer, Secure Viewer, and Web Clients in POV
AN-POV-007		General POV application guidelines for making effective projects
AN-POV-008		Using Indirect Tags in POV
AN-POV-009		Limits of various ranges/features in POV
AN-POV-010		General information for using POV with Allen-Bradley networks
AN-POV-011		SNMP use with POV
AN-POV-012		ISSymbol.cab file
AN-POV-013		Using Point of View Along With the Do-more Communications Driver
AN-POV-014		Thin Client Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
AN-POV-015		Setting up a scaled numeric value
AN-POV-016		Implied Decimal place view of numeric value
AN-POV-017		Advanced user quick start for setting up remote thin clients to Point of View
AN-POV-018		Database connection from Point of View

 

Misc. Hardware
Document	Format	Description
AN-MISCH-001		Surge Protector Performance: Test Waveforms for Cutler-Hammer APF Surge Protectors
AN-MISCH-002		Surge Protector Installation Guide
AN-MISCH-003		AWG to Metric Conductor Size
AN-MISCH-004		Environmental Management of Enclosures
AN-MISCH-005		Dataforth's Signal Conditioning Tutorial
AN-MISCH-006		Ferrule - Wire Size Chart for DirectLogic PLCs
AN-MISCH-007		Common Questions about Control Transformers
AN-MISCH-008		Fuse sizing for primary and secondary windings
AN-MISCH-009		Upgrading the Initialization String in an MDM-TEL Industrial Modem
AN-MISCH-010		Steps for Creating Terminal Block Labels

 

Sensors
Document	Format	Description
AN-SEN-002		Encoder and PLC Compatibility
AN-SEN-003		Mechanism of Absolute Rotary Encoders
AN-SEN-004		Wiring Diagram for NPN and PNP 4 wire sensors with the D2-16ND3-2
AN-SEN-005		Wiring Diagram for NPN and PNP 2 wire sensors with the D2-16ND3-2
AN-SEN-006		Wiring Diagram for NPN and PNP 3 wire sensors with the D2-16ND3-2
AN-SEN-007		Wiring Diagram for AC Inductive and Photo type sensors with the D2-16NA
AN-SEN-008		Replacing Allen-Bradley 9000 Series Photoelectric Sensors with Cutler-Hammer Enhanced 50 Series Sensors
AN-SEN-009		Proximity Sensor Material Influence Tables
AN-SEN-010		Proximity Sensor Terminology
AN-SEN-011		Sensor cable cross-reference document
AN-SEN-012		Adjusting the Dial Angle of 5-inch Bi-Metal ProSense Thermometers
AN-SEN-013		Pressure Gauge Venting
AN-SEN-014		Re-Zeroing ProSense Bi-Metal Thermometers
KB-SEN-001		Configure UK1 Ultrasonic Sensor with 1 Digital Output
KB-SEN-002		Configure UK1 Ultrasonic Sensor with 2 Digital Outputs
KB-SEN-003		Configure UK1 Ultrasonic Sensor with Analog and Digital Outputs
KB-SEN-004		Configure UK1 Ultrasonic Sensor with Single Analog Output
KB-SEN-005		Configure UQ1 Ultrasonic Sensor with Single Digital Output
KB-SEN-006		Configure UQ1 Ultrasonic Sensor with Analog and Digital Outputs
KB-SEN-007		Configure UT Ultrasonic Sensor with 2 Digital Outputs
KB-SEN-008		Configure UT Ultrasonic Sensor with Analog and Digital Outputs
KB-SEN-009		Configure UK6 Ultrasonic Sensor with Analog or Digital Output

 

Motor Control
Contactors / Starters
Document	Format	Description
AN-MC-001		Application Data for MS25 manual starter
AN-MC-002		MS25 Manual Starter / Protector fuse information
AN-MC-003		IEC Utilization Categories for Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear
AN-MC-004		How to wire a motor starter
Hitachi Drives
Document	Format	Description
AN-HIT-001		PID Control Users Guide for the L-100, SJ-100, and SJ-300 drives
AN-HIT-002		Electromagnetically compatible installation of drives and drive systems
AN-HIT-003		Electromagnetic compatibility setup for L-100 inverters
AN-HIT-004		PLC connection to SJ300 Intelligent Input Terminals
AN-HIT-005		ICS-1 and ICS-3 pin-out diagram
AN-HIT-006		Setting up the SJ300 for closed loop vector control (velocity)
AN-HIT-007		Setting up the SJ300 for closed loop vector control (electronic gearing)
AN-HIT-008		Analog Input Function on the Hitachi SJ300 and L300P drives
AN-HIT-009		Hitachi IEEE- 519 Harmonic Specifications Engineering Note
AN-HIT-010		Hitachi Application Note: Powering Inverters from a DC Supply
AN-HIT-011		Hitachi Application Note: Three-Wire Control (STA, STP, F/R) with L100 and SJ100 Series Inverters
AN-HIT-012		Hitachi SJ300 Series Inverter Application Note: Optimizing Vector Control
AN-HIT-013		Replacing the Hitachi J300 series inverter with the SJ300 series.
AN-HIT-015		Software connections from DOP Pro software to Hitachi drives
GS Series Drives
Document	Format	Description
AN-GS-001		GS2 AC microdrive keypad dimensions
AN-GS-002		An AutomationDirect EZTouch Panel controlling several GS2 AC micro drives via RS485 and Modbus RTU
AN-GS-003		Using the GS-EDRV GS series AC Drive Ethernet Interface to gain access to drive parameters via the Modbus TCP/IP protocol
AN-GS-005		Trim control of milling machine with a DL06 and GS2 drives
AN-GS-006		Using the GS-EDRV to gain access to drive parameters for monitoring and control via the Modbus TCP/IP protocol inside KepServerEx from http://www.kepware.com/
AN-GS-007		Direct connection to GS-EDRV and GS series of AC drive with Entivity’s Modbus TCP/IP drivers
AN-GS-008		GS-RS485-4 and GS-RS485-8 pinouts
AN-GS-009		Connecting a GS drive as a Modbus Ethernet slave via Digi PortServer TS4 and KEPserverEX v4.0
AN-GS-010		Feedback controls for winders and web handlers
AN-GS-011		PID tuning with GSOFT software PID utility
AN-GS-012		Using an Automation Direct GS-EDRV (GS series AC drive Ethernet Interface) to gain access to drive parameters for monitoring and control via KEPdirect software
AN-GS-013		Using H2-ERM and WinPLC to control GS series AC drive via Ethernet
AN-GS-014		Small Mine Hoist Type Loads
AN-GS-015		AC Drive With PID Control Loop
AN-GS-017		Control of a GS2 Drive with C-More
AN-GS-018		GS1 AC Drive with Modbus from CLICK
AN-GS-019		Durapulse Drive Compatibility with Single Phase Input Voltage
AN-GS-020		Master / follower conveyors with GS20
AN-GS-021		Tank level control PID with GS20
AN-GS-022		Common External Wiring Setups for GS10/20(X)/30
Servos
Document	Format	Description
AN-SERV-001		SureServo position with internal registers
AN-SERV-002		Torque control with a servo motor
AN-SERV-003		SureServo rotary cutter example
AN-SERV-004		SureServo multiple position with MODBUS
AN-SERV-005		SureServo position with incremental position
AN-SERV-006		SureServo as a follower with master encoder
AN-SERV-007		SureServo linear displacement
AN-SERV-008		Speed control with MODBUS
AN-SERV-009		SureServo with CLICK PLC
AN-SERV-010		SureServo linear displacement
AN-SERV-011		SureServo position with PAC
Steppers
Document	Format	Description
AN-STEP-001		README document for SureStep Pro SCL commands

 

Field I/O
Document	Format	Description
AN-TER-001		How to choose between Terminator I/O and DL205 I/O for your Field I/O application
AN-TER-003		T1K-Devnet IO calculator (This is a Microsoft Excel file. If left-clicking to open doesn't work, try right-clicking on the link above and selecting "Save target as..." in order to save this Excel workbook to your computer.)

 

Process Controllers and Timers
Document	Format	Description
AN-LC-001		Using a PC35 Process controller with a DL-05 or DL-06 PLC control system
AN-LC-002		Using a PC35 Process controller as a ratio controller for a mixing application
AN-LC-003		TC33 Temperature controller controlling a GS2 AC Microdrive
AN-LC-004		PM24 Field Calibration Procedure
AN-LC-005		TC33-1100-AC pulse out control of basic heater element
AN-LC-006		Single loop process controller versus multiple loop PLC control
AN-LC-007		Setting up two Fuji Multi-mode timers to have variable on and off duration time for flicker control mode
AN-LC-008		Relay Applications
AN-LC-009		Temperature Control Examples
AN-LC-010		Connecting SOLO Temperature Controllers to PC Serial and USB Ports
AN-LC-011		Overview for setting up PID control and optionally ramp/soak on Solo Controllers

 

Network Hardware
Stride Managed Switches
Document	Format	Description
AN-NH-001		Change the management VLAN identification
AN-NH-002		Connecting Fiber Devices
AN-NH-003		"Fallback Firmware is active" warning
AN-NH-004		IGMP Configuration
AN-NH-005		Loading an Existing Configuration File
AN-NH-006		Loading Firmware
AN-NH-007		Message Rate Limiting Configuration
AN-NH-009		RSTP Configuration
AN-NH-010		RTR Configuration
AN-NH-011		Saving a Configuration File
AN-NH-012		Troubleshooting Managed Switch Access
AN-NH-013		Troubleshooting Power