Reliance Electric AutoMax Programming Executive V3.5

Reliance Electric AutoMax Programming Executive V3.5 is a distributed control system programming software based on Windows 3.1+and MS-DOS 5.0+environments. It supports multi processor rack configuration, multi language task development (BASIC/Control Block/Adder Logic), network communication, and remote I/O management. It has complete offline configuration (system/rack/variable/task) and online operation (task start stop/monitoring/debugging) functions, and ensures system security through a triple security mechanism of key switch, password, and access level. It is compatible with AutoMax 6010/7010 series processors and UDC modules and is widely used in industrial automation control scenarios. It must strictly follow electrical safety standards and operating procedures.

Software Basic Information

Operating environment requirements

Specific specifications for hardware requirements

Processor compatible with IBM 80386 and above

At least 2MB of memory (recommended 4MB)

Storage capacity for hard drives of 40MB or more

At least one serial port interface (dual serial ports recommended, supporting mouse+processor connection)

Other supports mouse (optional, recommended)

The software requires Windows 3.1+(Enhanced Mode) MS-DOS 5.0+

Core adaptation hardware

Processor modules: AutoMax 6010 (M/N 57C430A/431), 7010 (M/N 57C435)

Control module: Universal Drive Controller (UDC, M/N 57552/57652)

Communication modules: Network Communication Module (M/N 57C404), PC Link Module (M/N 57C445)

Other modules: Common Memory Module, Remote I/O Module, Digital/Analog I/O Module

Offline configuration function

System and Rack Configuration

Hierarchical structure: Library (default AMXLIB) → System → Partition → Rack, supports multi-level document management

Rack configuration: Supports 10/16 slot racks, can add/remove/move modules, and configure remote I/O networks (AutoMax/Shark rack Remote Head）

Import and export: Supports importing systems/racks from ASD V8+or AutoMax V1/V2, supports disk transfer backup (supports formatted floppy disks)

variable configuration

Configuration objects: I/O points (local/remote), public memory variables (volatile/non-volatile), network variables

Variable types: Boolean value (@), single precision integer (%), double precision integer (!), real number, string ($), supports arrays and structures

Network variables: Support linking network wide names with local names to avoid address conflicts, and support cross rack data access

Task development and management

Task Type Programming Language Core Features Compilation Requirements

Basic (Enhanced) general programming and numerical processing for ordinary tasks require compilation and generation OBJ file

Control Block control loop programming (PID, etc.) needs to be compiled and generated OBJ file

Ladder Logic (PC) sequential logic and ladder diagram editing do not require compilation and can be loaded directly

UDC task Control Block driver control (A/B channels) needs to be compiled and generated OBJ file

Include (. INC) code reuse for auxiliary tasks, embed the main task and compile it along with the main task

Task attributes: Priority (4-11, with 4 being the highest), Critical flag (only STOP-ALL can be stopped), Reconstructable (supports exporting from processor)

Core operations: Create/Copy/Delete, Edit (Norton Editor/PC Editor), Compile Validation, Cross Reference Generation (. XRF file)

Online operation function

Connection and Communication

Communication method: ① Serial port connection (left most processor Programmer/Port B, default 9600/19200 baud); ② PC Link module (network communication, supports simultaneous connection of 4 PCs)

Connection management: Supports direct connection to local racks or connection to remote racks via network (up to 43), with adjustable baud rates (1200-19200bps)

AUTO-RUN setting: Automatically start previously run tasks when power is restored after enabling, disabled by default

Task Control and Monitoring

Task operations: Single task start stop (priority 4-11), full task start stop (STOP-ALL), task loading/saving (supports/All/. Unable/. Include options)

Monitoring function: Real time display of variables/I/O values (supports decimal/hexadecimal/binary), forced variables (up to 16), real-time status of Ladder Logic sequences

Debugging functions: variable tuning (incremental adjustment), I/O register modification, online editing of ladder diagram sequences

Fault handling and system recovery

Error log: Each task stores 3 error records (statement number, error type, timestamp), and supports clearing

System recovery: Export configuration and tasks from the processor through Save All, and then import and rebuild the rack

Fault clearing: supports clearing processor/UDC error logs, LED fault indication

Security mechanism

Triple security guarantee

Key switch (power module): PROTOCT (only monitoring/saving tasks), SETUP (monitoring+tuning variables), PROGRAMM (full permission, password required)

Password protection: The default password is “AUTOMAX”, which can be modified through PWOS/PWRACK tools. It will expire after 2 minutes of timeout

Access level: None (monitoring only) → Data (modifying common variables) → Task (single task control) → Rack (full rack control), up to 4 users can access simultaneously

Operational safety regulations

Electrical safety: After power failure, wait for 5 minutes for capacitor discharge to prevent electric shock and arc flash

Mechanical safety: protection of rotating parts, configuration of emergency stop circuits (external hard wiring)

Programming security: parameter locking, task critical tagging, configuration backup requirements

Key Limitations and Compatibility

Core Limitations

Task quantity: Up to 32 tasks per rack (excluding Include tasks)

Variable monitoring: Each user can monitor up to 16 public/local variables, and the UDC module can monitor up to 32 local variables

Memory limit: 6010 processor available memory 122-137KB, 7010 processor 300KB

compatibility

Backward compatibility: Supports AutoMax V1/V2 rack import, V3. x file conversion for various versions

Hardware compatibility: M/N 57C430 and 57C430A are not supported in the same rack, and the network module needs to be of a unified version (M/N 57C404 and above)