Terminal settings – Rockwell Automation 2711PC-xxxx PanelView Plus 6 Compact Terminals User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 2711PC-UM002B-EN-P - April 2014

Chapter 3

Configuration Mode

Terminal Settings

You can modify settings on the terminal that are not specific to the application.

1. From the FactoryTalk View ME Station Configuration Mode dialog box,

press Terminal Settings.

2. Use the up and down cursor buttons to select a function:

On touch-screen terminals, press the button.
On keypad terminals, press the key on the keypad or the corresponding

terminal function key.

3. Press the Enter key to access selected function.

Enter key to accesses settings for
selected function.

Closes dialog box and returns to
previous dialog box.

Moves selection bar
up or down.

Table 22 - Terminal Settings

Terminal Settings

Description

Alarms

Specifies whether to close the alarm display on the terminal when the newest alarm is acknowledged by an operator. By default, the
alarm display is closed.

Diagnostics Setup

Forwards diagnostic messages from a remote log destination to a computer running diagnostics.

Display

Sets the intensity of the backlight, configures the screen saver, and enables the touch-screen cursor.

Desktop Access Setup

Specifies whether the desktop can be accessed with or without a password, and lets you set/reset the password.

File Management

Copies application files and font files to the terminal, an SD card, or a USB drive. You can also delete application files from the terminal,
an SD card, or USB drive. Log files generated by the application can be deleted from the terminal.

Font Linking

Links a font file to a base font loaded on the terminal.

Input Devices

Configures settings for the keypad, touch screen, or attached keyboard and mouse, including touch-screen calibration. Also lets you
choose between a pop-up character input or pop-up keyboard for string input.

File Integrity Check

Checks the integrity of the .mer application file and runtime files by logging details to a file integrity check log. You can view and clear
this log at any time.

Networks and Communications

Configures Ethernet or other communication settings for applications.

Print Setup

Configures settings for printing displays, alarm messages, and diagnostics messages generated by the application.

Startup Options

Specifies whether the terminal launches the desktop, Configuration mode, or runs an application on startup.

System Event Log

Displays system events logged by the terminal and lets you clear events from the log.

System Information

Displays power, temperature, battery, and memory details for the terminal. Also shows the firmware number for FactoryTalk View ME
software and technical support information.

Time/Date/Regional Settings

Sets the date, time, language, and numeric format used by the terminal and applications.

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