WINABMS TRAINING

By: Chaucey ChandlerSenior Marketing Engineer

•Downloading the Software

•Using the Software•Reviewing the Manual•Creating a New File•Using Several Different Tools

*Note: Reference the WinABMS manual 1492-UM001C-EN-E for more details

•Creating and Sending in an Order

•Questions

WinABMS Training will include*:

Downloading the software

Downloading the software

Go to:

http://www.ab.com/industrialcontrols/ software/termblock/index.html

- OR -

Order the software 1492-PLSOFT from PASSPORT

Downloading the software

Scroll down

Going to the website, you’ll see this:

Downloading the softwareWinABMS Software will appear:

SelectDownload WinABMS software

Downloading the softwareSave As… will appear:

Save this file, from the website or the software disk 1492-PLSOFT, to your Desktop

Downloading the softwareNow, go to your Desktop:

Select ABMSInst.exe

Downloading the softwareChoose a Language:

SelectContinue

Downloading the softwareScreen before the Installation:

SelectYes

Downloading the softwareThe software will be installed in

C:\Program Files\WinABMS

SelectContinue

Downloading the softwareCreate this new Directory:

SelectYes

Downloading the softwareAfter the installation, you will see:

SelectOk

Downloading the softwareWinAMBS has been installed successfully!!!

Using the softwareLet’s view the WinABMS Manual

Using the software: WinABMS ManualThe Manual

Select Programs, WinABMS, then WinABMS.pdf to review the manual

Using the software: WinABMS ManualThis is the manual

Scroll down to read about WinABMS Software

Using the softwareNow let’s use WinABMS Software!!!

Using the software: Creating a FileGo to your Desktop:

Select Programs, WinABMS, then WinABMS to use the software

Using the software: Creating a FileChoose a Language:

SelectOptions, Language, then your preferred language

Using the software: Creating a FileAfter Choosing a Language, Start a New File:

SelectFile, then New...

Using the software : Creating a FileSelect the Base Plate *:

SelectOk

*Note: 1492-PLATE = Marker Cards, 1492-PLATE2 = IDC Marker Cards, 1492-PLTMR = Marking Rod, and PLTDINA3 = Adhesive Labels

For this example, we’ll use Allen Bradley WinABMS

Using the software : Creating a FileGray Frame appears:

SelectZoom Outtwo times

Using the software : Creating a FileGray Frame has (6) compartments for (6) marker

cards

1

2

3 4

5

6

Using the software : Creating a FileZoom in to previous screen:

SelectZoom Intwo times

Using the software : Creating a FileCreate a Marker Card:

Double click the dark gray area

Using the software : Creating a FileAdding the Markercard Information*:

Select your specific Marker Card

*Note: The “Name” is optional

Then, select OK

Using the software : Creating a FileThis is a marker card.

Let’s add information!!!

Double click on this marker

Using the software : Creating a FileAdding information:

Begin typing “AB1” (it will appear at the blinking cursor in this white box)

Using the software : Creating a FileAdding Information:

The typed information appears in two places

Using the software : Creating a FileAdding Information:

Double click on the next marker to add information, and type “AB2”

Using the software : Creating a FileAdding Information:

The typed information appears in two places

Using the softwareThat is how you create a new file!!!!

Hooray!!!

Using the softwareNow let’s go over some special tools!!!!

Using the software: Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:

Single click on the next marker to add information

Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:

Select Tools, then Range...

Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:

Type in the Leading Text “AB”, Start Value “1”, and End Value “50”

Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:

After adding the information, select OK

Using the software : Different ToolsAdding Consecutive Numbers:

The marker card now has AB1 through AB50*

*Note: Where the blue box is, that is where the information starts

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Layout:

Select Format, Layout, then Style 2

You can Select the Horizontal “A”, on the tool bar

OR

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Layout:

The layout changes from Style 1 (Vertical) to Style 2 (Horizontal)*

*Note: The red boxes identify that there is too much information in these boxes; therefore, all of this information will not be shown when this marker card is printed

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:

Select the boxes that are outlined in red

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information*:

Select Format, then Marker…

*Note: It is recommended that 6 point font is the smallest legible font that should be used

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:

Type in size “6”

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:

Select OK

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:

The font size has changed to 6 pt

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information

OR

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:

Select the “10”

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:

Type “6”

Then, single click on the dark gray area

Using the software : Different ToolsChanging the Size of the Information:

The font size has changed to 6 pt

Using the software : Different ToolsDuplicating a Marker Card:

Select Edit, then Duplicate Card*

*Note: The card that will be duplicated must be selected (it will be outlined in blue)

Using the software : Different ToolsDuplicating a Marker Card:

The card is duplicated (zoom out for more details)

Using the software : Different ToolsRemoving a Marker Card*:

Select Format, then Marker Card...

*Note: The card that will be removed must be selected (it will be outlined in blue)

Using the software : Different ToolsRemoving a Marker Card:

Select Remove

Using the software : Different ToolsRemoving a Marker Card:

The card is removed (zoom out for more details)

Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:

Select the boxes you want to copy

Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:

Select Edit, then Copy

Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:

Single click the box to add information

Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:

Select Edit, then Paste

Using the software : Different ToolsCopy and Paste Information:

The information is added

Using the software : Different ToolsSave Information:

Select File, then Save

Using the software : Different ToolsSave Information:

Type your file name

Then, select Save

Using the software : Different ToolsSave Information:

The file is now saved

Creating and Sending in an Order

Lastly, let’s create and send in a new order!!!

Creating and Sending in an Order

•The Distributor sends in the order to the email address* : RAMilwCustomMarkers@ra.rockwell.com

•The following should be included in the email:•Allen Bradley order number (in the subject of the email)•Created WinABMS file (attached to the email)•Quantity (the number of needed copies of the WinABMS file)•Company information (with a contact name and number in the email)

After the file is saved:

•The Distributor gets an order number from PASSPORT

*Note: Email only custom orders that are not identified in the Terminal Block Selection Guide or Industrial Controls Catalogue

Questions

For additional information, contact the DRC or ACES group at 1-888-382-1583

This is the end!!!!