Allen-Bradley PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility (Cat. No.
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toc–ii Table of Contents Starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Version 4 (FTU32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Version 3 (FTU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exiting the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility . . . . . . .
Welcome to the Allen-Bradley PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility. With this software, you can transfer PanelBuilder applications to and from an IBM-compatible personal computer and PanelView 1000e, 1200, 1200e, and 1400e operator terminals. You can transfer applications created in PanelBuilder Development Software for DOS, PanelBuilder 1200 Configuration Software for Windows, or PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows.
P–2 Preface " Chapter Title Contents 3 Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files Explains how to upload application files and alarm history files using serial transfer, direct transfer for DH+, ControlNet and Ethernet, and Remote I/O Pass-Through transfers. 4 Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files Explains how to download application files using the various transfer methods.
Preface P–3 For See Publication Number Comprehensive instructions for working with the PanelBuilder 1200 Configuration Software application. PanelBuilder 1200 Configuration Software for Windows User Manual 2711-810 Information about installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting PanelView 1200 operator terminals. Also includes specifications.
P–4 Preface Allen-Bradley Support Allen-Bradley provides support services worldwide, with over 75 Sales/Support Offices, 512 authorized Distributors, and 260 authorized Systems Integrators located throughout the United States alone, plus Allen-Bradley representatives in every major country in the world.
Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility This chapter introduces you to the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility, including: • what the transfer utility is used for • the methods of transferring application files • tips for transferring files About the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Use the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility to transfer PanelBuilder application files between a computer and the PanelView terminal.
1–2 Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility The following screen is displayed after you activate the application. " Types of Applications FTU Publication 2711E-6.8 – January 1998 Note: PanelBuilder software does not need to be installed in order to do file transfers. You need only the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility. You can transfer the following types of terminal application files using the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility: • files whose names end in .
Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility 1–3 Types of Transfers The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility does the following types of transfers: • downloading an application file—Transferring an application file from the development computer to a PanelView terminal so the application can be run. PanelView 1200 and PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e applications can be downloaded.
1–4 Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility FTU " For PanelView enhanced 1200 (Series F and later) and 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, in order to do Direct Network downloads, you must use INTERCHANGE or WINtelligent LINX drivers. Contact your A-B Sales Representative for details. Refer to the table in Chapter 5 for a complete list of hardware and driver requirements.
Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility 1–5 • Do not try to download application files from two development computers to the same location at the same time. Results are unpredictable. • The PanelView terminal ignores all operator inputs and PLC outputs during the download. The current application screen is removed and the Transfer screen and progress bar are displayed.
1–6 Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility • When the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility uploads a file, it creates a *.pvd file. PanelBuilder can open the .pvd file to create a .pvc file. When .pvd files are opened in PanelBuilder, the .pvd files are always regenerated as .pvc files with a private tag database. FTU PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and INTERCHANGE The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility supports the full range of INTERCHANGE serial and network drivers.
Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility FTU 1–7 PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and WINtelligent LINX The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility supports WINtelligent LINX network drivers, Version 5.20.00 or later. The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility supports a subset of the WINtelligent LINX drivers—those used for appropriate DH+, ControlNet, and serial transfers. You can use these drivers to transfer files over DH+, ControlNet, RIO Pass-Through, or serial connection networks.
Working with the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility This chapter provides instructions for setting up and using the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility, including: • minimum hardware and software requirements • installing and starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility • exiting from the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility has context-sensitive online help that you can access at any time by pressing F1 on your keyboard.
2–2 PanelBuilder Applications For details on PanelBuilder, see Types of Applications in Chapter 1. PanelView Terminals You must have one or more PanelView terminals. Table 2.B lists the terminal products and their catalog numbers.
2–3 Catalog Number Product Description 2711-NC13 Upload/Download Cable For 1000/1000e terminals only. Includes a 9-pin RS-232 serial cable (Upload/Download cable) to transfer files between terminal and development computer. The cable is 16.4 ft (5 m) long. 2711-NC14 Upload/Download Cable For 1000/1000e terminals only. Includes a 9-pin RS-232 serial cable (Upload/Download cable) to transfer files between terminal and development computer. The cable is 32.7 ft (10 m) long.
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2–5 Figure 2.2 DH+ Network Direct Download (with KF2) Development Computer 1770-KF2 RS-232 Serial Port 9-pin RS-232 25-pin RS-232C Link PanelView 1400e DH+ Publication 2711E–6.
2–6 Figure 2.3 DH+ Network Direct Download (with 1784-KT card) Development Computer PanelView 1400e PLC-5 1784-KT DH+ 1784-CP Cable DH+ ControlNet Network Direct Transfers The 1200/1200e terminals are not compatible with ControlNet.
2–7 Figure 2.4 ControlNet Network Direct Download (with 1770-KFC) Publication 2711E–6.
2–8 Figure 2.5 ControlNet Network Direct Download (with 1784-KTC or KTCX card) Remote I/O Pass-Through Transfers The Remote I/O Pass-Through feature enables you to download a PanelBuilder Remote I/O application file from your computer over the Data Highway Plus (DH+), ControlNet, or Ethernet networks and then over the Remote I/O network, to a PanelView terminal. You can do this without connecting the serial cable to the terminal and without going from terminal to terminal with a PC.
2–9 FTU FTU32 For a DH+ transfer, a PLC-5 or SLC-5/04 processor is required (for PLC/SLC series/revision requirements, refer to Chapter 5 of the PanelView 1000e, 1200e, and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual) For a DH+ transfer, a PLC-5 or SLC-5/04 processor is required (for PLC/SLC series/revision requirements, refer to Chapter 5 of the PanelView 1000e, 1200e, and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual) For a ControlNet transfer, a PLC-5 processor is required (for PLC series/revision requirements, ref
2–10 Figure 2.7 Remote I/O Pass-Through on a ControlNet Network (with 1770-KFC) RIO Publication 2711E–6.
2–11 Figure 2.8 Ethernet Pass-Through ISA Ethernet Card Ethernet Transceiver 10 BASET HUB or Patch Panel General Installation Information You may install the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility software using the CD-ROM provided in the PanelBuilder 1400e software kit (A-B Catalog Number 2711E-ND1) or disks provided in the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility software package (A-B Catalog Number 2711E-ND7).
2–12 The CD-ROM includes two install versions for the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility software: • Version 3—This version offers you the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility (FTU) on an operating system that uses Windows 3.1 or later, or Windows 95. Version 3 supports INTERCHANGE and WINtelligent LINX drivers for PanelView 1000e, 1200, 1200e, and 1400e file transfers.
2–13 The CD-ROM includes two install versions for the File Transfer Utility software: • Version 3—This version offers you File Transfer Utility on an operating system that uses 3.1 or later, or Windows 95. Version 3 supports PanelView application file transfers over networks using INTERCHANGE and WINtelligent LINX software drivers. • Version 4—This version offers you File Transfer Utility on an operating system that uses Windows 95 or Windows NT.
2–14 7. In the registration window, enter your user name and company name. After you enter the required information, choose Next. 8. In the confirmation window, verify the user information you have entered. Select Yes to proceed or No to edit the user information. 9. In the Welcome dialog box for the File Transfer Utility, it recommends that you close all open Windows applications. If you have done that, choose Next.
2–15 If you are installing on Windows NT, the entry C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RDM is required in the PATH variable in the Environment tab of the System Properties dialog. Choose Next to approve and continue. 14. The setup utility shows a summary of the choices you made in the preceding dialog boxes. To make any changes, choose the Back button. Otherwise, choose Next to begin the installation. 15. After all the applications have completed installing, you will be prompted to reboot your computer.
2–16 If you are running on Windows 3.x, choose Run from the File menu. In the Run windows, type: d:setup where d is the drive containing the File Transfer Utility CD-ROM, and press Enter. 4. In the Welcome dialog box, choose Next. 5. If you are installing on Windows 95, the Select Components dialog box appears. Choose Version 3, and then choose Next. If you are installing on Windows 3.x, the Select Components dialog box does not appear. Version 3 is automatically selected. 6.
2–17 9. Choose the drive and directory in which the FTU will be installed. By default, this is C:\AB\PB1400E\FTU. To change the destination drive or directory, type the new drive and/or directory in the Program Files field. Then choose Next. 10. Choose the program folder (program group) in which you want to install the FTU’s icons, which includes a Readme file icon, the Transfer Utility icon, and an Uninstall icon. By default, the icons are installed in the PanelBuilder 1400e program folder.
2–18 To install FTU32: 1. Start Windows NT or Windows 95. If you’re already in Windows, close all open Windows applications. 2. Insert the floppy disk in the drive. 3. Choose Run from the Start button and enter a:\setup.exe, or select a:\setup.exe from Windows Explorer. 4. In the Welcome dialog box for the File Transfer Utility, it recommends that you close all open Windows applications. If you have done that, choose Next. 5.
2–19 After you finish installing the File Transfer Utility and you want to upload or download PanelView files over the PLC networks, you also need to install RSLinx Lite software, which is provided on 3.5-inch floppy disks. See the RSLinx user documentation provided for installation procedures. Do not cancel the installation while it is in progress.
2–20 4. A window appears, recommending you close all open Windows applications. If you followed step 1, choose Next; otherwise close all open Windows applications now. Then choose Next. The File Transfer Utility Installation Program runs automatically. 5. In the registration window, enter registration information about your copy of the FTU. You can obtain registration information from the software registration card that is in your PanelBuilder 1400e or PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility package. 6.
2–21 Starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Version 4 (FTU32) The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility (FTU32) Version 4 runs on Windows NT or Windows 95. This section describes how to start the program from Windows NT and Windows 95. Screen illustrations in this manual are from the Windows NT environment. Functionality of the transfer utility is the same for Windows NT and Windows 95. To start FTU32 from Windows NT or Windows 95: 1. Click the Start button from the taskbar. 2.
2–22 Starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Version 3 (FTU) The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Version 3 (FTU) includes two utilities that can be accessed from the same icon: • the Transfer Utility for the PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals that is activated from toolbar buttons. • the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility that can be selected from the Transfer menu bar. This section describes how to start the program from Windows 3.x and Windows 95.
2–23 If you have problems running the File Transfer Utility and you have had previous versions of the File Transfer Utility on your computer, we recommend you select “Uninstall Transfer Utility” in the PanelBuilder 1400e folder. The “Uninstall Transfer Utility” program deletes any of the shared files and windows system file conflicts that may exist from earlier installations. You will then have to reinstall the File Transfer Utility software again.
2–24 Exiting the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility When you have finished transferring applications, exit the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility. To exit the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility: 1. Choose Exit from the menu bar. The Exit menu appears. Transfer Exit Yes, exit Cancel Exit 20016 2. Choose Yes, exit and press ENTER. You will return to the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility screen. If you don’t want to quit, choose Cancel Exit. The PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility remains active. 3.
Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files This chapter describes how to upload PanelView application files and alarm history files using the various transfer methods, including: • how to upload an application file from the PanelView terminal to your computer • how to upload Alarm History files For details on how to upload PanelView 1200 application files, see the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility User Manual (Publication Number 2711-811).
3–2 Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files 3. To change the settings, press the Baud Rate, Parity, or Error buttons to move the check mark to the setting you want. • Baud Rate The speed at which data is transmitted over the serial cable. The default setting for a serial transfer is 9600 baud. • Parity Used for checking data transferred between the development computer and terminal. The default setting is None.
Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files Important: 3–3 The application file to be uploaded must be the Current Application in the PanelView terminal. For more information, refer to “Selecting an Application” in Chapter 5, “Configuring PanelView Terminals,” in your PanelView 1000e, 1200e, and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual (Publication Number 2711E-821). To prepare the PanelView terminal for a network direct upload: 1.
3–4 Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files In the examples below, the first screen displays a ControlNet Direct transfer. The second screen displays a DH+ Direct transfer. 5. Choose OK. 6. If Application is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode. The application starts to run. You can now transfer application files over the selected network. If Network Direct is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode.
Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files 3–5 To prepare the PanelView terminal for a Remote I/O Pass-Through upload: 1. Switch the PanelView terminal to the Configure mode, using the hardware keyswitch or the Goto Configure Mode button. 2. At the PanelView terminal, press the Transfer Setup button on the Terminal Configuration screen to display the Transfer Setup screen. 3. Select the Network tab. 4.
3–6 Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files 5. Choose OK. 6. If Application is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode. The application starts to run. You can now transfer application files over the selected network. If RIO Pass-Through is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode. The Application Transfer screen is displayed. You can now transfer application files over the selected network.
Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files FTU32 FTU 3–7 2. The Upload Application dialog box is different for the FTU and FTU32. • In the File Name field, type the path and name of the upload file, or choose Browse to find a file you want to overwrite on the disk. • In the Path and File fields, type the full path and name of the upload file, or choose Browse to find a file you want to overwrite on the disk. The file name and extension are optional.
3–8 Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files Uploading the PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e Alarm History File The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility menu provides access to an application’s historical alarm data outside of the PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals. The Alarm History file can be uploaded using any of the application file upload methods: Serial, Network Direct, or Remote I/O Pass-Through.
Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files 3–9 Field Name Data in ASCII Text Representation Acknowledge Date Each field is separated by a forward slash. If the alarm is not acknowledged, no text follows the alarm event data. 4-digit year (1980 to 2043) 2-digit month (1 to 12) 2-digit day (1 to 31) Acknowledge Time Each field is separated by a colon. If the alarm is not acknowledged, no text follows the alarm event data.
3–10 Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files 3. To change the settings, press the Baud Rate, Parity, or Error buttons to move the check mark to the setting you want. • Baud Rate The speed at which data is transmitted over the serial cable. The default setting for a serial transfer is 9600 baud. • Parity Used for checking data transferred between the development computer and terminal. The default setting is None.
Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files 3–11 To configure the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility for the upload: 1. In the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility, choose Upload Alarm History from the Transfer menu or FTU32 FTU from the toolbar. 2. The Upload Application dialog box is different for the FTU and FTU32.
3–12 Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files To initiate the upload for the alarm history file: " In the Upload Alarm History dialog box, press Start. A progress bar that shows the status of the upload is displayed. If an error occurs during the upload process, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting for the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility. Publication 2711E-6.
Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files This chapter describes how to download application files using the various transfer methods described in Chapter 2, Working with the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility. For file transfers over ControlNet, DH+, or Remote I/O Pass-Through, be sure the PanelView terminal address is correct, otherwise the transfer could corrupt data used by the PLC.
4–2 Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files 3. To change the settings, press the Baud Rate, Parity, or Error buttons to move the check mark to the setting you want. • Baud Rate The speed at which data is transmitted over the serial cable. The default setting for a serial transfer is 9600 baud. • Parity Used for checking data transferred between the development computer and terminal. The default setting is None.
Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files 4–3 To prepare the PanelView terminal for a network direct download: 1. Switch the PanelView terminal to the Configure mode, using the hardware keyswitch or the Goto Configure Mode button. 2. At the PanelView terminal, press the Transfer Setup button on the Terminal Configuration screen to display the Transfer Setup screen. 3. Select the Network tab. 4.
4–4 Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files In the examples below, the first screen displays a ControlNet Direct transfer. The second screen displays a DH+ Direct transfer. 5. Choose OK. 6. If Application is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode. The application starts to run. You can now transfer application files over the selected network. If Network Direct is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode. The Application Transfer screen is displayed.
Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files 4–5 To prepare the PanelView terminal for a Remote I/O Pass-Through download: 1. Switch the PanelView terminal to the Configure mode, using the hardware keyswitch or the Goto Configure Mode button. 2. At the PanelView terminal, press the Transfer Setup button on the Terminal Configuration screen to display the Transfer Setup screen. 3. Select the Network tab. 4.
4–6 Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files The following example displays a Remote I/O Pass-Through transfer. 5. Choose OK. 6. If Application is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode. The application starts to run. You can now transfer application files over the selected network. If RIO Pass-Through is the Address Source, switch the PanelView terminal to Run mode. The Application Transfer screen is displayed.
Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files 4–7 To configure the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility for the download: 1. Choose Download Application from the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility’s Transfer menu, or from the toolbar. 2. In the File Name field, type the full path and file name of the download file, or choose Browse to locate a file on the disk. The file must be a .pvd file created by PanelBuilder 1400e. 3.
4–8 Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files Card Partition 2 is the second partition on a card with two application partitions. FTU32 If the selected storage area is full or not available, information on the storage area will be displayed in a pop-up window. FTU If the selected storage area is full or not available, information on the storage area will be displayed in the Download Application dialog box. 5.
Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files 4–9 Download Option Description Format Storage All files downloaded to the terminal occupy space, even if they are erased. The only way to free up space is to format the terminal storage. If Format Storage is checked, it will automatically do this if there is not enough space to accommodate the downloaded file.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers This chapter provides instructions for configuring communications settings when planning to transfer application files and Alarm History files between the PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals and computer. The communication settings must be configured before a transfer can be started. For PanelView 1200 uploads or downloads, refer to the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility Manual (Publication Number 2711-821).
5–2 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers FTU If you have this communication hardware PC COM Port 1770-KF2 / KE Decide which transfer link to use RS-232 Serial Network Direct Table 5.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers If you have this communication hardware 1770-KFC Decide which transfer link to use Network Direct Select Network Type and Address ControlNet 5–3 Choose one of these driver packages Select the corresponding driver Internal File Transfer Utility Serial 1 or 2 WIN LINX 1770-KFC to ControlNet (DH+ Mode) WIN LINX using INTERCHANGE to ControlNet Remote I/O Pass-Through ControlNet INTERCHANGE Interchange Port 1 – 8 Inter
5–4 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers FTU32 Table 5.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers 5–5 3. From either an upload or download dialog box, choose the Setup button to display the Communication Setup dialog box. FTU32 If RSLinx is installed and is not already running, RSLinx starts up automatically when you choose Setup. Ethernet AB_ETH-1 PLC-5/20, integral 4. Select the Mode.
5–6 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers If you choose Application, all parameter settings except for Communication Driver are taken from the application file. Refer to the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual for information on where those are configured. You may want to use the Application setting if you are uploading applications for maintenance and want the application to download back to the same address.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers 5–7 The RS-232 serial transfer link is used when you perform a transfer using the COM port on your PC. The Network Direct option performs a transfer over DH+ or ControlNet. FTU FTU32 The Remote I/O Pass-Through option performs transfers over DH+ or ControlNet between the PC and PLC, and over Remote I/O from the PLC to the PanelView terminal.
5–8 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers To select the driver: 1. Select the driver. To open a list of available drivers, click on the arrow to the right of the Driver field. " FTU FTU32 Note: Serial 1 and Serial 2 drivers are provided by the transfer utility and enable you to configure two different serial setups (for example, baud rates). Also, they can accommodate the two communication ports on many computers.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers FTU 5–9 If you have selected a WINtelligent LINX port, selecting the Setup button opens the WINtelligent LINX utility. Refer to the WINtelligent LINX user documentation for information on using the utility. " FTU32 Note: INTERCHANGE and WINtelligent LINX are not included in the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility software package (A-B Catalog Number 2711E-ND7) and must be obtained separately.
5–10 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers Error Specify the error-detection protocol used by the device. BCC is Block Check Character and CRC is Cyclic Redundancy Check. This must match the error-checking protocol configured for the PanelView terminal. The default setting is BCC.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers 5–11 Address This is the station address of the PanelView terminal on the DH+ or ControlNet network. If the terminal is on a different DH+ network bridged to the PanelBuilder DH+, you must also specify the full bridge address. For DH+ Direct, specify an address with a value between 0 and 77 (octal). For ControlNet Direct, specify an address. The range is 1 to 99 (decimal).
5–12 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers FTU Driver options include serial, INTERCHANGE, and WINtelligent LINX ports. When selecting a driver, the Serial 1 and 2 physical communication ports are available to communicate directly to the PanelView terminal serial port or to a 1770-KF2/KE or 1770 KFC without using INTERCHANGE or WINtelligent LINX.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers 5–13 4. Fill in the fields in the Communication Driver Configuration dialog box as follows: Baud Specify the data-transfer rate between your computer and the PanelView terminal. This must match the baud rate configured for the PanelView terminal. The default setting is 9600. Port Specify COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4 as the serial port used to connect the Upload/Download cable or the PanelView terminal.
5–14 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers Remote I/O Pass-Through: Transfer Link, Network, Driver, and Pass-Through Setup Configuration When you select Remote I/O Pass-Through as the transfer link, Network Type, Address, Driver, and Pass-Through Setup are the options you can configure. To select the network: " FTU FTU32 Specify Network Type and Address settings as follows: Type Specify DH+ or ControlNet as the network to which your PC will be connected.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers 5–15 For Ethernet, specify www.xxx.yyy.zzz, where www, xxx, yyy, and zzz are between 000 and 255 (decimal); or specify one to eight characters, where the first character must be alphabetic. The bridge address format for DH+ is as follows: Station Address Valid DH+ Entries ll.rrr.
5–16 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers FTU Driver options include serial, INTERCHANGE, and WINtelligent LINX ports. When selecting a driver, the Serial 1 and 2 physical communication ports are available to communicate directly to the PanelView terminal serial port or to a 1770-KF2/KE or 1770 KFC without using INTERCHANGE or WINtelligent LINX.
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers 5–17 4. Fill in the fields in the Communication Driver Configuration dialog box as follows: Baud Specify the data-transfer rate between your computer and the PanelView terminal. This must match the baud rate configured for the PanelView terminal. The default setting is 9600. Port Specify COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4 as the serial port used to connect the Upload/Download cable or the PanelView terminal.
5–18 Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers Rack Select the rack number that contains the Pass-Through control byte. Your selection should match the rack number configured in your application file or PanelView terminal. The default rack is 3. Word Select the word in the rack that will contain the Pass-Through control byte. Your selection should match the word configured in your application file or PanelView terminal. The default word is 0.
Troubleshooting for the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility This chapter describes how to diagnose and solve problems you might encounter while transferring applications to PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e. Refer to the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility User Manual (Publication Number 2711-811) for information about PanelView 1200 terminals and for complete information about communication, PLC, and Pass-Through problems. The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility has context-sensitive online help.
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Troubleshooting for the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility 6–3 Message Cause What to do Unable to communicate with terminal. During a serial upload/download, the PanelView terminal is not in the Transfer Application screen. Check that you are in configure mode. On the PanelView terminal, check that you are in the Transfer Application screen and you have selected the Serial tab. Wrong baud rate.
6–4 Troubleshooting for the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Message Host PC failed to communicate with PanelView terminal General Download and Upload Error Messages Cause What to do You have chosen an INTERCHANGE port that is set up incorrectly. Check that your configuration settings are correct, your network addresses are correct, and you are using the correct equipment. There is no link between the PanelView terminal and the host PC.
Troubleshooting for the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility 6–5 Messages/General Types of Messages Cause What to do KTC Control Net Driver Card did not go online. Perhaps network keeper is inoperative. ControlNet Version 1.5 KTC card is not recognized by WINtelligent LINX. ControlNet Version 1.5 is currently not supported. Use ControlNet Version 1.25 until further notice. Driver: Serial 1. Cannot obtain COM Port. Transfer aborted. ControlNet Version 1.
Symbols *.cfg file, 1–2 *.csv file, 3–8 *.pvd file, 1–2 Numbers 1770-KF2, 2–4 C Communication Driver Configuration, dialog box, 5–9, 5–12, 5–16 ControlNet direct transfers, 2–6 equipment required for transfer, 2–9 selecting driver, 5–2 ControlNet Direct, station address, 5–11 1770-KFC, 2–6 CRC, error-detection protocol, 5–10, 5–13, 5–17, 5–18 1784-KL, 2–4 Cyclic Redundancy Check.
I–2 Index F File Name, of upload file, 3–7, 3–11 FTU 32, P–4 FTU16, P–4 from Windows 3.x, 2–21, 2–22 from Windows 95, 2–22 starting FTU, 2–22 starting FTU32, 2–21 PanelView terminals, catalog numbers, 2–2 Parity, 3–2, 3–10, 4–2, 5–9, 5–13, 5–17 H Hardware requirements, minimum, 2–1 Help. See Online help I Installation requirements, 2–1 Installing FTU, floppy disks on Windows 3.
Index Transferring application files downloading, 1–3 illustrations, 2–9 types of files, 1–2 uploading, 1–3 Troubleshooting, 6–1 U Upload Alarm History, selecting transfer mode, 5–4 Upload application, selection from menu, 3–6, 3–11 Upload/Download cable, 2–3, 5–9, 5–13, 5–17 Uploading, 1–3 Alarm History files, 1–3 DH+/RIO Pass-Through, 1–4 tips, 1–4 W WINtelligent LINX drivers, 1–7 port selected, 5–9, 5–12, 5–16 Word, 5–18 Publication 2711E–6.
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