Rockwell Automation 2711P Creating Modbus Applications - Manual (Page 41)

41 Publication 2711P-UM002B-EN-P - March 2007
Chapter
6
Installing KEPServer Drivers on Terminal
Objectives If you plan to run the Machine Edition project on a PanelView Plus or
PanelView Plus CE terminal, the corresponding CE-based KEPServer
components must be installed. This chapter will show you how to use
the Firmware Upgrade Wizard (FUW) utility to install the KEPServer
drivers on the terminals.
Firmware Upgrade Wizard The Firmware Upgrade Wizard (FUW) will add the necessary
KEPServer components to the terminal firmware. You can:
• create a firmware upgrade card (compact flash card) which you
then load in the card slot of terminal to upgrade firmware.
• upgrade firmware in a terminal that is connected to your
desktop computer using a Serial, Ethernet, or Network
connection via RSLinx Enterprise (for supported protocols).
The Firmware Upgrade Wizard is available in RSView Studio. Refer to
the FUW Help for additional information.
Preparing Terminal for Firmware Upgrade
Before starting the Firmware Upgrade Wizard, follow the steps below
to prepare the terminal for a successful upgrade.
1. Backup all .MER files on the terminal to an external storage card
or network.
2. Delete all applications on the terminal.
3. Record any Ethernet communication settings, such as IP address,
subnet masks, and gateways by selecting Terminal
Settings>Network and Communications>Network
Connections>Network Adapters>IP Address.
4. Disable the Auto-start feature on the terminal by selecting
Startup Options>RSView ME Station Startup and select Go to
Configuration Mode.
5. Reset the terminal.