Panelview Plus 400 to 1500 Communications

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PanelView 400-1500 Plus

Communications For Techies.

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REV. A 09-11-2006

LANTECH PV600+ TRAINING

PanelView Plus HMI Communications Note: If Note: If the RSView Studio ME Software fails work or otherwise respond, then reboot your computer and try again.

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LANTECH PV600+ TRAINING Instructions for Communicating with a PanelView Plus HMI

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PanelView Plus HMI Communications Ou tline ............................... 4

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Abou t the PanelView Plus HMI ................................................. 5

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Communication Cables and Cards ............................................. 6

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Configure Communication Tab to Transfer *.MER to a HMI ........... 7-9

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RS2 32 Driver ............................................................... 7

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Ethernet Driver ........................................................... 8

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Using the Transfer Utility ............................................... 9

Configure Application Tab for HMI to Communicate to the PLC .. 10-11 o

RS232 Driv er ......................................................... 10 -11

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Ethernet Driver ..................................................... 10-11

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Configur e an IP addr ess in the HMI.................................. 12

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Configure an IP address on your Compu ter ....................... 13

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Restoring the Default Settings to the HMI ......................... 14

Alternate methods for transfering a *.MER file ...................... 15-20 o

Create a Folder Structure for the USB or CF...................... 15

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Via USB memory stick and Compact Flash Card .................. 16

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Firmware Upgrade ...................................................... 17

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Create a F irmware Upgrade card .................................... 18

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Using a batch file to delete *.MER files ............................ 19

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Turn off Screen Mouse Cursor ....................................... 20

APA Project Files ............................................................ 21 -22 o

Restoring an APA with Application Manager ...................... 21

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Rename, Delete, or Backup APA Project Files.................... 22

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Creating a *.MER File ........................................................... 23

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Factory Talk Configur ation.................................................... 24

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Explanation of IP Addre ssing ............................................. 25-26

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PanelView Plus HMI Communications Outline • • •

About the PanelView Plus HMI Overview of Communication Cables and Cards Configuration settings in RSView Studio ME software throu gh the communication tab for: 1. Transferrin g the *.MER file to the HMI: a. Via RS232 serial cable b. Via Ethernet cable 2. Using the Transfer Utility

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Configuration settings in RSView Studio ME software through the Application tab for: 1. Establishing communications between the PanelView Plus HMI and the PLC a. Via RS232 serial cable b. Via Ethernet cable 2. Configure an IP address in the PanelView Plus HMI 3. Configure an IP address on your computer 4. Restore Default settings to the PanelView Plus HMI Alternate methods for transferring *.MER files, Firmware updates, and deleting *.MER files: 1. Via USB Memory stick and Compact Flash Card a. Create a Folder structure 2. Firmware u pgrade 3. Create a firmware upgrade card 4. Deleting *.MER Files via a batch file on a Compact Flash Card 5. Turn off screen Mouse Cursor

APA Project Files 1. Restoring an APA Project using the App lication Manager 2. Renaming, Deleting and Backing up an APA Project.

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Creating a *.MER File

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Factory Talk Configuration

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Explanation of IP addressing

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About the PanelView Plus HMI

PanelView Plus HMI (Human Machine Interface) supports multiple communications. The builtin Ethernet and RS-232 serial ports support Ethe rNet/IP, DF1 serial, DH-485 serial and multivendor serial and Ethernet options using KEPServer drivers. Optional communication modules, such as ControlNet and DeviceNet, can be added or changed after installation. Plus, ControlNet can be configured as a pre-assembled option with the terminal.

PanelVi ew Pl us 400 and 600 PanelView Plus 400 and 600 HMI combine a 4 or 6-inch display, logic module, memory, and AC (with external power supply 2711P-RSACDIN) or DC power toget her as the base unit. The base units are available in two versions. •

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RS-232 Only: Built-in RS-232 communication port, USB port, and compact flash slot for file transfers and data logging. Standard Communications: Built-in Ethernet and RS-232 communication ports, USB port and compact flash slot for file transfers and data logging. Th is base unit also supports an interface for other n etwork communication modules such as ControlNet and DeviceNet. The PanelView Plus 400 displays are (320 x 240) grayscale with keypad input. The PanelView Plus 600 displays are (320 x 240) gr ayscale or color, and available in keypad, analog touch screen or keypad/touch versions.

Panel Vi ew Plus 700—1500 PanelView Plus 700, 1000, 1250, and 1500 HMI use additional modular components allowing for flexible configuration, installation, and upgrades. Items can be ordered as separate components or factory assembled per your configuration. The memory, logic module, and communication modules are usable across the entire product range. Designed for easy installation, all of these devices can be installed with minimal effort using only a screwdriver. The logic module comes standard with these features.

2. Ethernet and RS-232 built-in communication ports 3. Two USB ports for mouse and keyboard sup port 4. AC (with external power supply 2711P-RSACDIN) or DC power input Compact flash slot for transferring files, logging data, or system upgrades

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Communication Cables and Cards RS232 (DF-1) communication port utilizing a 2711-NC13 cable. This port is standard on all PanelView Plus HMIs. 

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This is a 9 pin cable with a female connector on both ends, wires run straight thru unlike a null modem cable. The null modem cable has pins 2 and 3 swapped [1747-CP3 or 1756- CP3].

Ethernet communication port utilizing a network patch and/or crossover cable. This port is standard on PanelView Plus HMI 700 to 1500 and optional on 400 to 600. Description of cables: 

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A standard patch cable available from your local computer store or your ICT group. The cable will transmit data via a hub or switch box. A standard cross over cable available from your local computer store or your ICT group. The cable will transmit data directly to the HMI from your computer with out the use of a hub or switch.

Correct IP addressing is critical for communication. The HMI, laptop and the network have to be set with in the same range in order for proper communication. 

Compact Flash Slot utilizing a standard compact flash card with a specific folder structure. This port is standard on all PanelView Plus HMIs. A USB Memory Stick can also be used with the USB port. Description of port: 

This is a standard Compact flash card such as used in cameras and mp3 players.  The *.MER file can be transferred to Compact Flash [CF] card via your windows explorer and a card reader into a specific folder structure to allow the PanelView Plus HMI to see the file. USB Memory sticks can also be loaded via the USB port with the same folder structure.

Folder structure : \Rockwell Software\RsViewME\Runtime

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Configuring communication drivers in RSView Studio ME for the purpose of transferring a *.MER file to the HMI. •

RSLINX Enterprise ver. 4.00.00 is different from RSLINX Classic ver. 2.50.00. RSLINX Enterprise is used with RSView Studio ME Software to communicate to the PanelView Plus HMI; RSLINX Classic is not used to communicate to the PanelView Plus HMI and should be shutdown or you may have trouble loading a RS232 Driver.

In order for the user to be able to download to the PanelView Plus HMI using the Transfer Utility, you will need to set up a driver in the RS View Studio ME Software communication section. The most common way to communicate to a PanelView Plus HMI is to use the RS232 port, which is installed on all PanelView Plus HMI models 400 – 1500. This may prove to be the slowest way to download to the HMI, but it is the most consistent.

1. The RS232 (DF-1) communication port utilizing a 2711-NC13 cable. Setup is not necessary on the HMI to communicate via the RS232 port unless you wish to restore the default driver settings. 1) After restoring your APA file; open RSView Studio ME Software. 2) Select Machine Edition, then Continue 3) Select your restored program from the list, then English under Language, then OPEN. 4) On the Left hand side you should see an Explorer Window 5) At the bottom of this panel are two tabs. 6) Select the Communication tab. 7) Under The Explorer Window, right click on RSLinx Enterprise and select Add Driver. 8) Select Serial DF1, then OK. 9) 1 Under Serial-DF1 Properties 1. Name Serial-DF1 2. Com Port 1 or 6(for USB Adapters) 3. Device Logix Platform 4. Station Number 0 10) Select OK. 11) A new entry has been added to the Explorer tree, named Serial-DF1; right click on this entry and ADD Device. 12) Under Add Device Selection, Select CE Terminals, and then select your PanelView (in this example we are using a PanelView Plus HMI 600) be sure to select the major revision in order for the OK to be highlighted. Now select OK 13) Under Device Properties Choose a name and address, the Default name and address should be fine. Select OK. 14) Now when using the Transfer Utility you will see an entry for the Serial_DF1 driver listed.

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The second most common way to commun icate to the HMI is through the Ethernet port. This port is standard on PanelView Plus HMI 700 to 1500 and is optional on PanelView Plus HMI 400 to 600 models. You will need a standard network patch cable if communicating through a network hub or switch. Use a network crossover cable if connecting directly to the HMI with your computer. You will need to Configure the IP address in the PanelView Plus HMI to match the network’s range as well as Configure the IP address on your computer. 2.

Ethernet Driver 1) After restoring your APA file, open RSView Studio ME Software. 2) Select Machine Edition, then Continue 3) Select your restored program from the list, then English under Language, then OPEN. 4) On the Left hand side you should see an Explorer Window 5) At the bottom of this panel are two tabs. 6) Select the Communication tab. 7) Under The Explorer Window, right click on RSLinx Enterprise and select Add Driver. 8) Select Ethernet from the Driver Selection List. 9) Choose a name, the default should be fine, then select OK. 10) A new entry has been added to the Explorer tree, named EtherNet; right click on this entry and ADD Device. 11) Under the Device Selection window, select EtherNet IP Devices, then select your PanelView (in this example we are using a PanelView Plus HMI 600) be sure to select the major revision in order for the OK to be highlighted. Now select OK. 12) Enter a Name; usually the default name is fine; now enter in the IP Address of the terminal, Select OK. 13) Now when using the Transfer Utility you will see an entry for the EtherNet, [Ethernet driver listed].

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Using the Transfer Utility

The Transfer Utility can be accessed two ways: 1. From within the RSView Studio ME Software 2. From the shortcut on the Start Menu: a. Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > RSView Enterprise > Tools > ME Transfer Utility

From the Transfer Utility Screen You can Download, Upload, or Compare.  Downloading or Transferring a *.MER file 1. Select the Source File location. Using the Browse button on the right side of the Source  File address box, to go to the default location for storing *.MER Files on your local computer. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\RSView  Enterprise\ME\Runtime, then select the file to download. 2. Select the Download as: check box, then name the file after the Serial Number of your machine (example QAXXXXXX.mer). 3. Select Internal Storage under the Destination storage type: 4. Select the Run application when download completes: check box. 5. Select the Replace communications check box. 6. Select the destination terminal in the lower window. This was covered in the Configuring Communication Section above. You will select the PanelView HMI listed with the communication driver you already loaded. 7. Select Download. A Progress window will appear; when the download is finished you will see a Download Completed Su ccessfully box.

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Configuring communication drivers in RSView Studio ME software for communication between the HMI and a PLC 1.

Ethernet or Serial DF1 1. After restoring your APA file, open RSView Studio ME Software. 2. Select Machine Edition, then Continue 3. Select your restored program from the list, then English under Language, then OPEN. 4. On the Left hand side you should see an Explorer Window 5. At the bottom of this panel are two tabs. 6. Select the Application tab 7. Down near the bottom of the Explorer tree will be RS Linx Enterprise, open this item by either double clicking or selecting the plus sign to the left of it. 8. You will see Communication setup, double click 9. If you have information already set up in here and just modifying the existing configuration then a properties box will appear where you can modify the entries. Skip to step 11. 10. If the communication setup has not been configured then you will see an RSLinx Enterprise Configuration wizard box. In here select Create a new configuration, then Finish. I. A communication Setup box will be on the right. Under Device Shortcuts select Add, and name the shortcut. This is the name used in the tag data base when referring to the PLC addressing. II. On the right under the Target tab right click on the RSLinx Enterprise and add driver, choose Ethernet or Serial DF1. i. On Serial DF1: 1. Under The Explorer Window, right click on RSLinx Enterprise and select Add Driver.

2. Select Serial DF1, then OK. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

1 Under Serial-DF1 Properties Name Serial-DF1 Com Port 1 or 6(for USB Adapters) Device Logix Platform 0 Station Number

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A new entry has been added to the Explorer tree, named Serial-DF1; right click on this entry and ADD Device. Under Add Device Selection, Select Logix Processors, and then select your Processor type be sure to select the

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major revision in order for the OK to be highlighted. Now select OK v. Under Device Properties Choose a name and address, the Default name and address should be fine. Select OK.

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The Communication Setup box that opens, if already preconfigured, will display a shortcut on the left window pane and a target tab on the right (the local tab is not necessary but is used for testing the application from your computer with out downloading the application to the HMI). The target tab is what the PanelView Plus HMI use s to communicate to the PLC. When you select the shortcut on the left and then select the target tab on the right the path of communications will be highlighted below the target tab. Right click on the IP Address and select properties to change the IP address. Select ok and close the re open the box again selecting the shortcut and target tab to confirm the communication path is correct.


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Configure an IP Address in the PanelView Plus HMI 1) On the configuration screen select, Select Terminal Se ttings [F4] 2) Using the down arrows select, Networks and Communications, then select the Enter key. 3) Select Network Connections, then Enter 4) Select Network Adaptors, then enter 5) On the screen you will have Built in Ethernet Controllers selected as the only option, select the key IP Address [F2] 6) On the IP Address Screen, Turn off Use DHCP [F4] by selecting NO. 7) Select the IP Address Button [F1], then enter in the IP Address for your HMI, then Enter 8) Back at the IP Address Screen, Select the Subnet Mask Button [F2], then enter in the subnet mask address for you HMI, then Enter 9) Back at the IP Address Screen, Select the Gateway Button [F3], then enter in the gateway address (if necessary) for you HMI, then Enter 10 ) To Finish, Select OK [F7}, then OK [F7], then Close [F8], then Close [F8], then Close [F8], then Close [F8] 11 ) You should now be back at the Configuration Screen. Select Reset [F7], then YES [F7]. 12) The HMI will now reboot with the new addressing information loaded.

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3. Configure an IP address on your Computer

Changing your IP Address on your computer is necessary in order to communicate over an Ethernet system to a PanelView HMI. All nodes on a network must be of a similar address structure in order to communicate.

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Go to the windows Control Panel: Start>Control Panel Select Network Connections Select Local Area Connections Under the Local Are Conne ction Status, select Properties In the Section, This conne ction uses the following items: a. Select, Internet Protocol { TCP/IP}, then select Properties 6. In the Internet Pr otocol {TCP/IP} Pr operties window, select Use the following IP address: a. Enter in your desired IP address and subnet mask, as well as the gateway address if applicable. b. Select OK to allow changes

For more information on IP addressing see the Explanation of IP addressing section

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4. Restoring default settings to the PanelView Plus HMI 1) At the RSView ME Station Configuration screen select, Terminal Settings (F4) 2) Using the down arrows select, Networks and Commun ications, then select the Enter key. 3) Using the down arrows select, RSLinx En terprise Communications, then select the Enter key. 4) Select the Restore Default (F3) Button. 5) Select Yes (F7), to restore the default RSLinx Enterprise configuration.

6) Select Close (F8), and Close (F8). 7) You should now be back at the Configuration Screen.

Note: If the RSView Studio ME Software fails work or otherwise respond, then reboot your computer and try again.

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Alternate methods for transferring *.MER files, Firmware updates, and deleting *.MER files 1. Create a Folder Structure

Whether using the USB Memory Stick or the Compact Flash card, the following folder structure is required to be on the card in order for the PanelView Plus HMI to read the *.MER file. Folder structure: \Rockwell Software\RsViewME\Runtime

You can create the folder structur e manually on your computer or you can have the PanelView Plus HMI generate it for you. To have the RSView HMI generate the folder structure: 1. Insert the USB Memory stick into the USB port on the bottom side located next to the RS232 port or insert the Compact flash card into the card slot on the side of the HMI. Note: The CF Slot is difficult to access on the QAuto machines. 2. At the RSView ME Station Configuration screen, select Terminal Settings [F4] 3. Scroll down to highlight File Management, select Enter 4. Select Copy Files, select Enter 5. Select Copy Applications, Select Enter 6. Select the Source [F1] button so that External Storage 2 is selected with a DOT. The contents of the card or memory stick will be shown if any applicable *.MER files were already located in the correct folder structure. 7. Select Cancel [F8], then Close [F8 ], Close [F8], Close [F8 ], until you are back at the main RSView ME Station Configuration screen. 8. Remove you Compact Flash card or your USB Memory stick. You can now add your *.MER file to the Runtime folder.


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2. Transferring the *.MER via the USB memory stick or Compact Flash. 1. After creating the correct folder structure copy the *.MER file, you want to transfer to the PanelView Plus HMI, into the Runtime folder. 2. Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port on the bottom near the RS232 port or insert the Flash card into the Slot on the side of the HMI.

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At the RSView ME Station Configuration screen, select Terminal Settings [F4 ] Scroll down to highlight File Management, select Enter Select Copy Files, select Enter Select Copy A pplications, Select Enter Select the Source [F1] button so that External Storage 2 is selected with a DOT. The contents of the card or memory stick will be shown if any applicable *.MER files were already located in the correct folder structure. 8. Your *.MER file should be displayed in the window below, select the correct *.MER file and the select Destination [F2]. 9. Using the Destination [F1] key select Internal Storage, the select Copy [F2]. There will be a short delay then you will be back on the previous screen 10. Using the Source [F1] key select Internal Storage [F1 ] your *.MER file should be displayed in the list below. 11. Select Cancel [F8], then Close [F8], Close [F8], Close [F8], until you are back at the main RSView ME Station Configuration screen. 12. Select Load Application [F1 ], select you *.MER file from the list below, select Load [F2]. 13. You will be asked if you want to replace the terminal’s current communication configuration with the application’s communication configuration. 14. If yes your communication configuration will change to the new *.MER file settings. If No then the configuration will remain unchanged. 15. Your *.MER file is now loaded Select Run Application [F2] to start application. 16. If you want the application to start automatically at power up then, At the RSView ME Station Configuration screen, select Terminal Settings [F4] 17. Scroll down to highlight Startup Options, select Enter 18. Select RSView ME Station Startup, select Enter 19. Use the On Startup [F1] key to select Run Current Application [F3], then select OK [F3] 20. If the select Run Current Application [F3 ] is grayed out you will have to restore default communications before continuing.

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3. Firmware Upgrade It may be necessary to install a firmware upgrade in the field when a HMI fails and needs to be replaced. The firmware should match the software revision, for example, we are currently using firmware version 4.00.06 for the PanelView 600 plus and are using the RSView ME Software version 4.00.00. Contact Engineering for the correct version firmware if needed. After obtaining the correct firmware file, go to the start menu and select: Start>All Programs>Rockwell Software>RSView Enterprise>Tools>ME Firmware Upgrade Wizard On the Firmware Upgrade Wizard page you will have two op tions: Upgrade Firmware on this Terminal or Create Firmware Upgrade Card. Upgrade Firmware on this Terminal: Select this option if you wish to upgrade via the communication cable: RS232, Ethernet. 1. Select Upgrade Firmware on this Terminal, select Next 2. A pop up box will ask you if you wish to continue, All MER files should be removed from the terminal in order to have room for the upgrade. Select yes if you have cleared these files. 3. Select you communication type, Ethernet or RS232 4. The transfer process will begin. This will take approx 20 minutes to complete. 5. The upgrade process will begin after the transfer is complete. Steps 1623 below outline additional steps. Follow the screen prompts through the process and be patient for at least another 20 minutes. Do not interrupt the process. 6. Once completed and the terminal is reset you will need to transfer you *.MER files back to the terminal.


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4. Create Firmware Upgrade Card: Select this option if you wish to prepare a USB Memory S tick or a Compact Flash (CF) card for the Upgrade Transfer. 1) 2)

Back up and Remove existing *.MER files from the HMI. Extract the firmware update zip file to its default location. Example: open PVP700-1500_40006.exe for a PanelView 700 Plus to C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSView Enterprise\FUPs\ ME_PVP4xX_4.00.06.60.fup

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Start the upgrade wizard. Select Create Firmware Upgrade Card Choose the Firmware card location; this is the location of the connected USB Memory stick or CF card. Select the Existing terminal type. In this example we are using a PanelView Plus 700 version 4.00,

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Choose the Firmware source folder. C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSView Enterprise\FUPs

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Select the Firmware Upgrade Version

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The USB Memory stick or CF card will n eed to be connected to the computer. You will be asked to select the KEPServe r drivers to be included in the firmware you don’t have to check any of the selections on this page.

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The firmware will be transferred to the USB Memory stick or CF card. Insert the memory stick or CF card in to the PanelView HMI A pop up box will ask if you wish to upgrade this terminal, select Upgrade [F7] or Exit [F8] You will be warned that all *.MER files should be backed up or removed from the terminal before continuing. It is a good idea to remove the *.MER files so that there is sufficient remove to complete the upgrade. Select Yes [F7] or No [F8] After the transfer is complete you will need to align the touch screen. Using a stylus or similar soft plastic pointing device, touch the center of each crosshair displayed. When complete tap the screen to save the settings. The firmware upgrade will continue A confirmation screen will be displayed with the upgrade version results, select Exit [F8] Remov e the card or memory stick The HMI will reboot Copy your *.MER files to the internal storage and load the application. You should set the application to start at power up.

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5. Deleting *.MER files with a batch file on a CF card

A USB Memory stick will not work correctly for this application If a configuration button is not on a PanelView Plus HMI screen, then you will not have the ability to get to the Configuration screen to load a new project or reset the PANELVIEW PLUS HMI. The batch file will delete all *.MER files on the terminal. From here you can reset your communications and then download a clean project to the PANELVIEW. Problem:

Unable to download, or get to the configuration screen

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You have set a project to auto run without a shutdown button

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Add a Shutdown or Go to Configure Mode button on startup screen and/or add DF1 and Ethernet drivers on your target.

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Instructions: 1. Unzip the file recovery400-600.zip or recovery700-1500.zip (for 400 and 600 PV Plus or 700 to 1500 Plus) to the root of a compact flash card. 2. Insert the compact flash card into the PanelView Plus HMI card slot; you should see a momentary flash of a white screen.  Warning!!!! This will automatically delete all *.MER files in the PanelView HMI memory  USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. 3. Take out the compact flash card 4. Recycle power on the PanelView 5. You should see "Error: Runtime file not found at 'Storage card\Rockwell Software\RsViewME\Runtime\*.MER please verify the correct file name was given. Press 'OK' [F7]. This should lead you back to RSView ME Station. 6. Restore default communication settings 7. Reset PanelView and create a *.MER file with proper communication settings on the target tab

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1. Turn off screen mouse cursor. By default, the cursor is enabled on a new HMI. 1. On the configuration screen select, Terminal Settings (F4) 2. Using the down arrows select, Display, then select the Enter key. 3. Using the down arrows select, Cursor, then select the Enter key. 4. Using the Enable Cursor Button (F1) toggle until No is selected. 5. Select OK (F7), then Close (F8), and Close (F8) 6. You should now be back at the Configuration Scre en.

Configuration Screen Image

Basic Navigation Buttons

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APA Project Files. APA files are Archived Project Applications. These files are initially stored on the network machine folder under the serial number of the machine you are working with. Restoring an APA project is the same as unzipping. The file is then sent to a default location on your local computer in which a selection is added to a list in RSView ME Studio that you can choose from. You will need to restore an APA in order to create a *.MER file that will be downloaded to the PANELVIEW PLUS HMI terminal. The AP A file is the file that needs to be shipped with the machine and stored on the network.

1. Restoring an APA Project using the Application

Manager Be sure that RSView Studio ME Software IS NOT OPEN at this time:

1. In Windows, click Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > RSView Enterprise > Tools > Application Manager. 2. Select Machine Edition as the product type, then Next. 3. Select Restore Application, then Next. 4. Specify the location of the APA file to be restored, select Restore the RSView Machine Ed ition Application, and then Next. 5. Name the project to be restored after the serial number of the machine. SS00XXXX or QA00XXXX. 6. Finally Select, Finish a. Note that each time the APA file is restored it will need a new name even though it is from the same APA file. This name will be added to a list in RSView Studio ME Software that you will choose when opening the project.

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2. Renaming, Deleting and Backing up an APA Project. Be sure that RSView Studio ME Software IS NOT OPEN at this time:

1. In Windows, click Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > RSView Enterprise > Tools > Application Manager. 2. Select Machine Edition as the product type, then Next. 3. Select Rename, Delete, or Backup Application, then Next. 4. For Rename, Select a serial number from the list of available projects, then Next. Enter a new name for the application, then Finish. 5. For Delete, Select a serial number from the list of available projects, then Finish. 6. For Backup, Select a serial number from the list of available projects, then Next. Enter a name for the application archive and specify where to store the application. (Store this file in a convenient location so you can retrieve it easily), then Finish. b. The default location where RSView Studio ME Software saves all archives on you r local computer is: 1. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\RSView Enterprise\ME\Archives Or 2. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\RSView Enterprise\ME\Archives 7. After completing your startup, you may want to go back and delete any of the older files you had saved while debugging, to prevent confusion.


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Creating a *.MER File

MER files are Machine Edition Runtime files. These are the files used to operate the PanelView Plus HMI. *.MER files are generated from the RSView ME Software, and then loaded into the HMI via the Transfer Utility software. Creating a *.MER file 1. Open RSView Studio ME Software. 2. Select Machine Edition, then Continue 3. Select your restored program from the list, then English under Language, then OPEN. 4. Assuming your project is complete, at the top of the screen, go to Application and select Create Runtime Application.

5. Give a name to you Runtime Application, such as the Serial Number of the machine. (Example: QAXXXXXX.mer) Then select Save 6. The Default location where RSView Studio saves all Machine Edition Runtime Applications is: a. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\RSView Enterprise\ME\Runtime 7. Now that the *.MER file is created you can use the Transfer Utility to transfer the *.MER file to the PanelView Plus HMI.

Note: Each time you make a change to the screens via the RSView Studio ME Software you will need to create a *.MER and transfer it to the PanelView Plus HMI.

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Factory Talk Configuration

Rockwell software CPR7 (Coordinated Product Release) requires the Factory Talk Platform to be installed onto you computer. Factory Talk can be run as a Network or Local service. We use the Local service, which needs to be configured with a name and a password to allow the user to login when restoring an APA Project file. You can access the Factory talk configuration wizard from the star menu. Start>All Programs>Rockwell Software>Factory Talk Tools>Factory Talk Configuration Wizard

1. On the Overview page, check the box Factory Talk Local Directory, then select Next.

2. Enter in a name in to the field labeled User Name. We suggest the name Administrator. Leave the password section blank. Why? If you forget your own password and user name you will not be able to reset it through this wizard and will be locked out of the RSView ME Studio software. We learned this the hard way. 3. The next three steps will; configure an administrator account, configure a local computer, and Set initial access permissions. Select Next, Next and Next. 4. Select Finish

Note: This process is usually only done once after an initial install of the product

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Explanation of IP addressing

What is an IP address? Internet Protocol Address; is information containing your network address and computer address. What is a Subnet Mask? Determines which part of the IP address is your network and which part is your computer’s address. What is a Gateway? This address is how computers on a specific network gains access to other networks, outside of their own. You will need the IP and Subnet Mask address, but it is not necessary to have the Gateway address.

Example:

IP address = 100.100.100 .1 Subnet Mask = 255.255.255 .0 Gateway = 100.100.100.30 In the example above the Subnet Mask has determined that the 100.100.100 of your IP address is the network address and the 1 is the computer address. Note that the 255.255.255 is under the 100.100.100 , designating the network part of the address. The 0 of the Subnet Mask is under the 1 of the IP address indicating the computer’s specific address. The Gateway address is usually given to the start up technician by the customer and will match the IP network address of the system.

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When setting your IP address: Make sure that the IP numbers that are over the Subnet mask 255 numbers are all matching for the Computer, RSLinx and the PanelView Plus HMI. The last section can vary from 0 to 25 4; this is the unique address of the computer on the network. Example:

IP address = 100.100.100 .1 Subnet Mask = 255.255.255 .0

The same principle is used in addressing a house. If you live at 22 Internet Drive, Louisville, KY. 402 99 and there are other houses at 23, 24, 25 and so on, all of you share the same part of the address as in Internet Drive, Louisville, KY. 40299 , but you have your own unique address setting your house apart from the rest on that street, in that city, in that state, under that zip code. 100.100.100 .1 Is computer #1 at the network address 100.100.100. The subnet mask uses the 255.255.255 .0 to determine that all computers on this network will communicate to each other with the same network portion of the address under the 255.255.255 and the 0 is open to any number from 0 to 254. Your PLC would have an IP address of Your HMI would have an IP address of Your laptop would have an IP address of All would have a Gateway of The Gateway could have an IP address of

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100.100.100.1 100.100.100.2 100.100.100.10 255.255.255.0 100.100.100.50



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Panelview Plus 400 to 1500 Communications

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