Shop Floor Gateway Software Installation Guide

This document serves as an installation guide and release notes for the SHOP FLOOR GATEWAY software, published in November 1984. It outlines the procedure for installing the Gateway on VAX/VMS systems, specifying VAX/VMS parameters for optimal performance, and providing additional information. The Gateway acts as a data collector, facilitating communication between programmable shop floor devices (such as Allen-Bradley PLC-2/30, PLC-3, and Modicon 484, 584 devices) and user applications, often integrating with Digital's BASEWAY product.

Key information includes hardware requirements (VAX 11/750/780, PDP-11/24/44, DMR-11, DZ-11 interfaces) and software prerequisites (DECnet-S V3.1, RSX-11S V4.1, VAX/VMS V3.5+, BASEWAY V1.0). The installation process involves defining DECnet nodes, backing up the system disk, using the VMSINSTAL utility, and configuring device drivers. Detailed instructions are provided for tailoring the Gateway, including modifying drivers for supported devices and addressing potential error conditions. Appendices offer sample installation procedures and specific device support information, including driver modifications and cable wiring diagrams.