Downloading on a local dh+ link – Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual User Manual

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Validating and Transferring Applications

Publication 2711-6.0

This section shows how to download an application from a computer
on the DH+ link to a DH+ terminal on the link. The computer and
terminal are each a separate station on the DH+ link.

Before downloading application:

check cable connections. See Publication 2711-6.1

configure the DH+ driver using RSLinx or INTERCHANGE.

Note: The computer runs at 57.6K baud forcing the DH+ link and
terminal to use the same rate. Set the terminal’s DH+ network to this
baud rate before downloading an application.

To download an application on a local DH+ link:

Choose Download from the Application menu.

Select the Download parameters.

Application is validated and translated to a .PVA file.

Terminal resets, verifies and starts application.

PanelBuilder software and terminal display status of download.

Open the application you want to download.

Enter name of .PVA file in which to
save the translated .PBA file or click
Browse to search for a file.

Select Local Network Operator Terminal

Click Setup to verify node address of the
PanelView. The address must match the
address in the Communication Setup dialog.

Click OK to start
download.

’TEST.PVA’

Select RSLinx or
INTERCHANGE Driver

DH+ is active driver

If errors or warnings are detected, the Exceptions dialog opens.
You must correct errors before download can proceed.
Warnings should be corrected, but the download will proceed.

DOS File
Memory Card

Drivers are
mapped to
ports in the
RSLinx
Software.

Downloading on a
Local DH+ Link

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