Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 44)

3–2 Planning an Application
Publication 2711-6.0
An application is the basic unit of PanelBuilder software. It is
designed to be loaded in a specific type of PanelView terminal and
run using a specific type of logic controller. It includes:
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screens with controls, indicators, graphics, text and screen
controls
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tags, which are named references to data addresses in a logic
controller
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alarm controls
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runtime communication parameters
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operating parameters of terminal
A project is assigned or created when an application is created. It
links the application to:
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tag database
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specific devices – PanelView terminal and controller– that the
application will interact with
PanelBuilder software can convert an application to run in a different
PanelView terminal or different type of controller by assigning it to a
different application. See page 21–2. In this case, some of the tags
and objects may have to be edited.
An application is validated for correct operation before it can be
downloaded to a terminal. All incompatibilities are caught during
validation.
Applications and Projects