USER MANUAL APS 6.0

Installing the Software
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Note You must use the default directories pr ovided during initial installation if you
intend to run APS in a W
indows envir onment with INTERCHANGE and/or access
the DH + WHO function.
The APS executable is named AP.EXE
which is called by APS.BAT. The
installation procedure also loads the INTERCHANGE software executables, IT
executables, and the DH + WHO executable. These executables are required to run
APS under W
indows and to access the DH + WHO function.
Configuring the Windows Drivers (INTERCHANGE)
APS 6.0 and above uses part of the INTERCHANGE software product, Catalog
Number 5850-WKTS. This software supports the use of Data Highway Plus (DH+)
and DH-485 protocols, in addition to DH+ WHO functionality. Y ou can load the
complete INTERCHANGE software through the internal INTERCHANGE
executables shipped with the APS software. For more information on the
INTERCHANGE software product contact your local Allen-Bradley representative.
INTERCHANGE software is an Application-Programming Interface (API) that
provides a host computer (MS-DOS operating system with or without Windows)
with a library of functions and executable commands. INTERCHANGE software
lets multiple applications (such as APS and 6200 Programming Software) share a
single common interface module to communicate with various devices on DH+
and/or DH-485 networks.
The type of computer you use dictates which KT DH+ communication interface
module (referred to as card) you need:
Type of Computer Communication Interface Card
IBM compatible 1784KT or 1784KTX
IBM compatible PCMCIA 1784PCMK
IBM PS/2 microchannel 1784KT2
T47 portable terminals 1784KL
If this is the first time the Windows drivers (INTERCHANGE software) are
configured, you need to configure the INTERCHANGE drivers. Y
ou can do this
from either a Windows or DOS environment. Explanations of both methods follow.