Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 389)

Chapter
23
Publication 2711-6.0
Validating and Transferring
Applications
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Page
Helpful Hints 23–1
Validating Applications 23–2
Transfer Options 23–6
Transfer Utilities 23–8
Internal DF1 Driver 23–9
Downloading Directly to a Terminal 23–10
Downloading on a Local DH+ Link 23–12
Downloading to a Terminal using Pass-Through 23–13
Downloading to a DOS Memory Card 23–16
Downloading to a DOS File 23–18
Uploading Directly from a Terminal 23–19
Uploading on a Local DH+ Link 23–21
Uploading from a Terminal Using Pass-Through 23–22
Using the Application File Transfer Utility 23–23
Decreasing Size of Application for Downloads 23–28
Exceeding RAM Memory in Terminal 23–28
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PanelBuilder applications are saved to .PBA files. When
downloading to a PanelView terminal or a DOS file, the .PBA file
is automatically translated and saved to a .PVA file.
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PanelView terminal must be physically connected to the computer
through a direct or network connection before transferring files.
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Use the internal DF1 driver to transfer applications over a serial
link to a terminal with an RS–232 /DF1 port.
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If downloading applications directly to a DH-485 terminal using
the 1747-PIC converter, configure the appropriate RSLinx or
INTERCHANGE driver.
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If downloading applications locally over a DH+ link or using
Pass-Through, you must configure the appropriate RSLinx or
INTERCHANGE driver on your computer.
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Applications are automatically validated (checked for errors)
during the download process. You can also validate applications
and correct any errors before a download.
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You can’t download a keypad application to a touch screen
terminal, or a touch screen application to a keypad terminal.
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Unused text strings and tags are not downloaded with application.
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If problems occur during a transfer, refer to Appendix F for
troubleshooting tips.
Chapter Objectives
Helpful Hints