PlantPAx Server and Workstation User Manual Catalog Numbers 7477-ISVS100, 7477-ISVS250, 7477-IC2VC
Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://literature.rockwellautomation.com) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hardwired electromechanical devices.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 PlantPAx Servers and Workstations Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Image Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Process System Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 PlantPAx Servers and Workstations Introduction Use this manual to configure PlantPAx servers and workstations. The servers and workstation are prepackaged hardware and software products based on the PlantPAx characterized system elements. You should have already completed the procedures in the PlantPAx Process Automation System Quick Start, publication 7477-QS001. PlantPAx Servers and Workstations Cat. No.
Chapter 1 PlantPAx Servers and Workstations Use the cloning utility to: • Create, resize, or delete a recovery partition on the hard disk drive. • Create a back-up of the active system image in the recovery partition of the hard drive. • Restore an archived system image from the recovery partition. • Use the ghost utility to manually perform system operations to create a bootable CD or DVD with a back-up image.
PlantPAx Servers and Workstations Chapter 1 You can view or download publications at http://literature.rockwellautomation.com.
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Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) Introduction The process automation system server (PASS) is the process system server. The PASS can also provide HMI, data, and OPC server functions. The available servers are: • 7477-ISVS100, PASS with 100 screens. • 7477-ISVS250, PASS with 250 screens. To configure a PASS, complete these steps. 1. Set up FactoryTalk Directory services. 2. Change the Windows configuration. 3. Configure the FactoryTalk Activation server. 4. Start your project.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) Set Up FactoryTalk Directory Services To set up FactoryTalk Directory services, complete these steps. 1. Choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>FactoryTalk Tools>FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard. The FactoryTalk Directory Configuration Wizard may take a few minutes to open. 2. Check the boxes to configure both the network directory and the local directory and click Next. It may take 30 seconds to process the request. 3.
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 The password remains the same. For example, on a PASS computer with a computer name of RAPASS, use the credential in the following table. Windows Credentials Workgroup Domain User Administrator RAPASS/Administrator Password rockwell rockwell It may take 30 seconds to process the request. The network and local directory should now be setup and should be shown as being configured successfully.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) 3. In the Explorer window, browse to Network (THIS COMPUTER) and choose System>Computers and Groups>Computers. 4. Right-click RAPASS and choose Delete. 5. Click Yes to continue. Now you can create a new FactoryTalk Administration Console administrator account. If you choose not to create a new account, we recommend that you change the default FactoryTalk Services password. 1. Browse to Network (THIS COMPUTER) and choose System>Users and Groups>Users.
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 2. Double-click the administrator account. 3. Click Reset Password and enter a new FactoryTalk Administration Console password. Record this password for future reference. 4. Click OK to exit. Change the Windows Configuration Use the Windows desktop to set the speed and duplex settings of the PASS. 1. Choose Start>Settings>Control Panel. 2. Double-click System and click the Hardware tab. 3. Click Device Manager in the Device Manager box.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) 4. In the Device Manager window, click the + icon next to Network adapters. 5. Right click the first Network adapter in the list and choose Properties. 6. Click the Advanced tab and select Speed & Duplex in the Property window. 7. From the Value menu, choose 100 Mbps Full Duplex and click OK. 8. Repeat these steps for the other network adapter.
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 Client computers must be set up to obtain floating activations from the activation server. A continuous network connection is also required for clients to use floating activations. After a client obtains a floating activation, if the activation server detects that the client has been disconnected, the activation is returned to the server pool.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) Activate Software on a PASS with Internet Connectivity To activate software on a PASS with Internet connectivity, complete these steps. 1. Insert the dongle included with the PASS into any available USB port. 2. Choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>FactoryTalk Activation> FactoryTalk Activation Tool. 3. Click the Get Activations tab. Do not click 'Use Host ID of a dongle' at this time. You will configure this later. 4. Click Open Activation Wizard.
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 The Activation Wizard dialog box appears. 5. Click Next. If you are activating additional products, check 'Use the Expert Interface to activate multiple products.' You will need the appropriate serial numbers and product keys provided with each product. 6. Type the serial number and product key found on the activation certificate that was included with the PASS computer and click Next. 7.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) 10. Confirm your selections and click Next. 11. Print a copy of the LIC file and click Print. 12. Click Finish. The activations are now downloaded and you can start the Activation Server (see page 21).
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 Activate Software for a PASS without Internet Connectivity To activate software on a PASS without Internet connectivity, complete these steps. 1. On a computer with Internet access, go to http://licensing.software.rockwell.com. 2. In the menu tree, choose Get Activations. 3. Select the Host ID type as Dongle. 4. Type the Host ID of the dongle that was included with the PASS. The Host ID can be found on the dongle.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) 5. Type the serial number and product key found on the Activation Certificate that was packaged with the PASS computer. If you are activating additional products, click 'Use the Expert Interface to activate multiple products.' You will need the appropriate serial numbers and product keys provided with each product. 6. Click Next. 7. Type the number of PASS computers to be activated, typically 1, in Activations Requested and click Next. 8.
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 13. Copy the LIC file to this directory location on the PASS: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Rockwell\Activations The activations are now downloaded and you can start the Activation Server (see page 21). Start the FactoryTalk Activation Server To start the FactoryTalk Activation server, complete these steps. 1. Insert the dongle into an open USB port on the PASS. 2. Open the FactoryTalk Activation Tool and click the Settings tab. 3. Click Start.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) 4. Verify that the Activation Server is running. 5. Click the Current Activations tab and click Refresh. Be sure 'Browse for available activations on start-up' is checked.
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 6. Verify that the activations appear in the upper window of the FactoryTalk Activation tool. The activation service is now started and the PASS software is ready for use. 7. Click Exit to close the tool. Start Your Project Now you are ready to start your project. For example: • Configure new users and roles. • Add the PASS to a domain. • Setup FactoryTalk Directory security. • Load and develop the application files.
Chapter 2 Process Automation Server (PASS) PASS Details Characterization of these system elements focuses on a FactoryTalk View SE application and does not include the use of FactoryTalk Batch or Historian products. Computer Configuration - PASS Attribute Hardware PASS • Core 2 duo processor • 1.
Process Automation Server (PASS) Chapter 2 In addition to the application software above, these optional software packages are supported for use with the PASS.
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Chapter 3 Operator Workstation (OWS) Introduction The operator workstation (OWS) provides the graphical view and interface into the process. The workstation is a client of either a PASS or application HMI server. The OWS supports operator interaction and is not meant to support development or maintenance activities. The available OWS is catalog number 7477-IC2VC. To configure an OWS, complete these steps. IMPORTANT Make sure the PASS is already configured.
Chapter 3 Operator Workstation (OWS) Locate the FactoryTalk Directory Services To locate the FactoryTalk Directory services, complete these steps. 1. Choose Start>Rockwell Software>FactoryTalk Tools>Specify FactoryTalk Directory Location. 2. Click the '…' button next to localhost. 3. Enter your FactoryTalk Directory Administration Console credentials. By default, the OWS uses the settings below. If a new administrator account was created, use the new account credentials.
Operator Workstation (OWS) Change the Windows Configuration Chapter 3 Use the Windows desktop to set the speed and duplex settings of the OWS. 1. Choose Start>Settings>Control Panel. 2. Double-click System and click the Hardware tab. 3. Click Device Manager in the Device Manager box. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the + icon next to Network adapters. 5. Right click the first Network adapter in the list and choose Properties.
Chapter 3 Operator Workstation (OWS) 6. Click the Advanced tab and select Speed & Duplex in the Property dialog box. 7. From the Value menu, choose 100 Mbps Full Duplex and click OK. 8. Repeat these steps for the other network adapter. Configure the FactoryTalk Activation Client After you set up the activation server, specify the server the client computer connects to in order to retrieve activations.
Operator Workstation (OWS) Chapter 3 Configure an OWS to Use Activations from an Activation Server To configure the OWS to use activations from an activation server, complete these steps. 1. Choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>FactoryTalk Activation> FactoryTalk Activation Tool on the OWS. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. Add the FactoryTalk Activation server computer to the 'Folders and servers searched by applications' box.
Chapter 3 Operator Workstation (OWS) Be sure 'Browse for available activations on start-up' is checked. 6. Verify that the activation appears in the upper window of the FactoryTalk Activation tool. Once the FactoryTalk server has been added to the server list, available concurrent activations are displayed on Current Activations tab. Start Your Project Now you are ready to start your project.
Operator Workstation (OWS) OWS Details Chapter 3 Characterization of these system elements focuses on a FactoryTalk View SE application, and does not include the use of FactoryTalk Batch or Historian products. Computer Configuration - OWS Attribute Hardware OWS • Core 2 duo processor • 1.
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