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Figure 1.12 - Voltage Test Contacts...................................................... 1
NOTE
Only one of the three groups of sixteen module locations can be used for programmable limit switches at a time. Of the sixteen locations in the single group, there are no use restrictions. Any of the sixteen can be used as PLS locations with the balance used for I/O modules or left empty.
1.2.4 PROGRAMMING
The MSC-250 servo controller uses the Macroprogram command language developed for Industrial Indexing Systems' MSC family of motion control products. This command language can be used on any IBM™-compatible personal computer running under the MS-DOS™ environment to create the necessary program to operate the controller. Industrial Indexing Systems, Inc. provides a software system to assist the designer in creation of these programs.
The system is the Macroprogram Development System. This software tool provides an effective environment for creating Macroprograms for the MSC family of motion controllers. Program development consists of creating and editing text files containing the appropriate program instructions, compiling these files to generate executable programs, and on-line program debugging. In addition, the Macroprogram Development System provides aids for disk file maintenance and configuration.
The Macroprogram Development System includes a software package called the MSC Tool Kit which simplifies the use of the system. The MSC Tool Kit allows simple entry and editing of programs while providing on-line documentation describing the purpose and format of each Macroprogram Language instruction. For additional information, refer to the Macroprogram Development System Instruction Book.
Once a program has been created, it can be loaded to the controller memory directly from the computer or from a PROM loaded into the controller PROM POCKET (refer to "Section 1.3 - Components" and "Section 3 - Operation"). Once loaded, the program is stored in non-volatile memory so it will not be lost if the power is turned off. This memory is protected by a lithium battery. The program will remain in memory until a new program is entered or the battery backup is removed.
