Convention
Meaning
Bold
Characters that you must type exactly as they appear. For example, if you are directed to type
a:\setup
, you should type all the bold characters exactly as they are printed.
Italic
Placeholders for information you must provide. For example, if you are directed to type
filename
, you
should type the actual name for a file instead of the word shown in italic type. Italics are also used to
indicate a glossary term.
ALL
CAPITALS
Directory names, file names, key names, and acronyms.
KEY1+KEY2
A plus sign (+) between key names means to press and hold down the first key while you press the
second key.
click
Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) once.
Double-click
Refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) twice.
Right-click
Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button (usually the right mouse button) once. Right-clicking
usually opens shortcut menus.
The following table identifies symbols and margin icons.
Icon
Meaning
4
Identifies a procedure.
4
Indicates a reference to additional information.
*
Indicates an important note.
What You Need
The following items are needed to configure and operate your OIT.
Configuration Software
BlueLeaf
Configuration Cable
7431-0102
Personal Computer
1
User provided
Power Cable
6030-0009
24VDC Power Supply
User Provided (for details refer to Appendix A: Specifications)
PLC
User Provided
Controller Information Sheet
Maple Systems provides Controller Information Sheets, which contain important
information specific to each PLC.
Please locate the sheet that corresponds to your
PLC on our website.
Communication Cable
(OIT to PLC)
Maple Systems manufactures custom cables of any length to connect the BLU300 to
your PLC. Please visit our website for a complete list of available cables or build your
own using the cable diagrams located there:
www. maple-systems.com
.
1
Computer requirements include at least a Pentium 90Mhz PC, 16MB RAM, 10MB available hard disk space, VGA video
controller, Microsoft Windows 95 or higher, and one available RS-232 serial port.
1010-0300, Rev 02
2
Blue Series Installation & Operation Manual