Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 26)

2–2 Installation
Publication 2711-6.0
Optional Equipment
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Graphic printer that’s supported by Windows
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Power Supply (Catalog No. 1747-NP1) for desktop transfers
between a personal computer and a DH-485 PanelView terminal.
Provides power to Personal Computer Interface Converter when
terminal isn’t connected to controller.
The PanelBuilder installation installs:
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PanelBuilder Software
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AB Utilities Software
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INTERCHANGE or RSLinx Lite Software
INTERCHANGE or RSLinx Lite Software
To download applications to a PanelView terminal, the appropriate
communication driver must be configured on your system. You can
configure a driver using:
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RSLinx Lite Software (Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0) or
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INTERCHANGE Software (Windows 95 or Windows 3.x)
INTERCHANGE is a common set of real mode DOS TSR
communication drivers that can be shared by different Windows
programs. INTERCHANGE may already be installed on your
computer. The APS and 6200 Programming Software use
INTERCHANGE in DOS or Windows.
To check the version of INTERCHANGE running on your computer,
type DTLVER at the DOS prompt.
RSLinx Lite provides a set of communication drivers that can be
shared by Windows programs. To check the version of RSLinx on
your computer, select About RSLinx from the Help menu.
Installation Notes
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Before installing PanelBuilder on a computer running Windows
95, check the C:\Windows\System folder for these files:
– VDF1.386
– V485.386
If these files exist, delete them.
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Check that your computer has sufficient system resources and
memory available.
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Close all Windows applications before installing PanelBuilder.
Press
ALT+TAB to check for open applications.
Installing PanelBuilder