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Product Data Sheet
PLC_DIAL (PLC Dialer)
The Klinkmann Automation PLC_DIAL (PLC Dialer) is a MS Windows 32-bit application program which allows to connect running on the IBM PC or compatible computer Serial DDE Server and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) over the telephone line, so making available data exchange between DDE Server and PLC. Two modems must be used to connect Serial DDE Server and PLC over the telephone line - one at each side. The modem used at PLC side (Remote Modem) must be able to save configuration to modem's non-volatile memory. The Remote Modem can be configured only once before connection to PLC and telephone line. The modem used at computer (Serial DDE Server) side (Local Modem) may not have this feature. The Local Modem can be configured every time before the Serial DDE Server startup. The modem dialing and hang-up with PLC_DIAL can be also performed using DDE. The PLC_DIAL can act as a DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) Server allowing other Windows application programs to send the phone number to be dialed to the PLC_DIAL and receive the dialing result.
FEATURES All necessary settings for serial ports and modems are provided. The PLC_DIAL works with modems supporting Hayes compatible commands. The PLC_DIAL can be started with two command line parameters. One parameter is the phone number to dial when PLC_DIAL is started. Another parameter is the name of executable to be started after dialing. The PLC_DIAL configuration settings are stored in the PLC_DIAL.INI file. The PLC_DIAL supports two DDE items: phone number to be dialed and the result of dialing. This allows to perform the automatic dialing from any Microsoft Windows program that is capable of acting as a DDE Client.
SPECIFICATIONS Hardware: IBM or compatible 386/486/Pentium equipped with a minimum of 4 MB RAM (16 MB RAM for Windows NT). May require more memory to run other Windows programs simultaneously. Software: Microsoft Windows 95 (98), Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, W2K and XP. Connections Up to four communication ports can be used. Devices Supported Modems supporting Hayes compatible commands. Baud Rates Supported From 110 to 57600. Main Menu Commands The PLC_DIAL top-level menu items perform following actions: File - executes and terminates DDE Server, closes the PLC_DIAL program. Port - used for opening, closing and setting parameters for communication port. Modem - used for the setting of modem parameters, initializing, dialing and hanging up the modem. Remote Modem - used for the setting of parameters for Remote Modem and for Remote Modem initialization. Options - used for invoking the "Options" dialog box where additional PLC_DIAL options can be set. Help - displays PLC_DIAL help file.
ORDERING INFORMATION Description / Order Number PLC_DIAL 32-bit version Manual & Disk Set / PR 000 25
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