Rockwell Automation 2707-MVH232_MVP232 MicroView Operator Interface Module - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter
2
Microview Overview
Objectives This chapter describes the MicroView and accessories and contains these sections:
General Information The MicroView interfaces with the MicroLogix controller. The
MicroView allows operators to monitor and manipulate process data
on the plant floor.
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RS-232 Port. The MicroView has an RS-232 communications
port. The RS-232 port allows point-to-point connections with a
MicroLogix controller. The RS-232 port also allows the
MicroView to be connected to an IBM
™
compatible personal
computer.
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Memory Capability. Storage of the operating system,
configuration information, and user-programmed screens are
maintained in nonvolatile memory providing storage for
approximately 50 screens.
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Recipe Operations. Recipe type functions allow operators to
quickly modify blocks of data. Download data to a maximum of
10 non-sequential register addresses per screen. Link multiple
recipe screens to download data to more than 10 addresses.
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Flexible Function Key Operations. Two function keys
provide a convenient way to trigger screen displays and change
display screens.
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Point-Access/Display Function. Allows you to monitor or
modify data files in MicroLogix controllers. Use this function to
set up and debug application programs.
Section Page
General Information 2-1
Description 2-2
Keypad 2-3
Communications Port 2-5
RS-232 Communications 2-6
Programming the MicroView 2-6
Default Settings 2-7
Accessories 2-8