Open versus closed system, Start-up options, Desktop access – Rockwell Automation 2711PC-xxxx PanelView Plus 6 Compact Terminals User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 2711PC-UM002B-EN-P - April 2014
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Overview
Chapter 1
Open versus Closed System
The terminals can be configured to run an open or closed desktop environment:
• An open system launches the Windows Explorer desktop on startup. The
system is configurable via the control panel and supports Windows
operations.
• A closed system launches a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application
on startup and restricts access to the Windows Explorer desktop.
All terminals are shipped as closed systems restricting access to the desktop. The
first time you start the system, the terminal launches FactoryTalk View ME
Station Configuration mode. At this point, you can change the start-up option to
allow desktop access.
Start-up Options
You can configure the terminal to perform one of three actions at startup:
• Launch a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition HMI application.
• Launch the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Configuration mode of
the terminal where you load and run applications, configure start-up
options and terminal settings, and enable or disable desktop access.
• Launch the Windows Explorer desktop.
The factory default state and start-up option following a firmware upgrade is to
launch the terminal in Configuration mode. Refer to
for details on how to change the start-up option.
Desktop Access
Any of the terminals can be configured to allow or restrict desktop access. From
the desktop, you can perform system and control panel operations, or run
third-party applications. You can also enable temporary access to perform specific
tasks, then disable access to prevent unauthorized changes.
for details on how to modify desktop access.
TIP
All terminals are initially shipped with desktop access disabled.