AutomationDirect DL205 - Programming Methods; Directsoft Programming for Windows; Handheld Programmer

DL205 User Manual, 4th Edition, Rev. D
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
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Programming Methods
Two programming methods are available for the DL205 CPUs: Relay Ladder Logic (RLL)
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(Stage Programming). Both the DirectSOFT5 programming package and the
handheld programmer support RLL and Stage.
DirectSOFT Programming for Windows
The DL205 can be programmed with one of the most advanced programming packages in the
industry ––DirectSOFT5. DirectSOFT5 is a Windows-based software package that supports
many Windows features you already know, such as cut and paste between applications, point
and click editing, viewing and editing multiple application programs at the same time, etc.
DirectSOFT5 universally supports the DirectLOGIC CPU families. This means you can use
the same DirectSOFT5 package to program DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, DL305, DL405 or
any new CPUs we may add to our product line. A separate manual discusses the DirectSOFT5
programming software which is included with your software package.
Handheld Programmer
All DL205 CPUs have a built-in programming port for use with the handheld programmer
(D2–HPP). The handheld programmer can be used to create, modify and debug your
application program. A separate manual that discusses the DL205 Handheld Programmer is
available.