Rockwell Automation 2711E-xxxx PanelView Operator Terminals User Manual - Manual (Page 131)

6–4 Verifying PanelView Terminal Operation
Publication 2711E-821 – January 1998
If you are using another PanelBuilder application file, you will have
to use your own PLC application program for whatever PLC you are
using.
At this stage, connect the terminal to the PLC, but be sure the PLC
isn’t controlling any machines or processes.
Refer to your scanner and PLC manuals for information on how to
create scan lists that include all rack assignments for the PanelView
terminal.
When all PLC-controlled machines and processes have been
disabled, you can set both the PLC and terminal to Run mode, if you
haven’t already done so. Observe each object carefully if you’re
using any retentive input objects. Switch the terminal off and on
again, and switch it to Configuration mode and back to Run mode.
Watch the input addresses for each retentive object to ensure the
values are initialized so the program will respond safely.
Once you’ve checked all PLC values and determined that all objects,
windows, and PLC-controlled functions communicate correctly with
the PLC, you’re ready to set the PLC and terminal to Run mode and
test your application file in action.
!
ATTENTION: If the PLC program can control any
specific machine action or process that could result in
unsafe or critical operation, temporarily disable these
specific operations. Keep people at a safe distance from
any PLC-controlled machine. Finally, make sure
emergency stop buttons are easily accessible during
control system testing.
Step through each screen in the application file to ensure valid states
and values are displayed. Test each object one at a time to ensure the
PLC system responds as expected. Use the programming terminal to
monitor what happens inside the PLC as you use each object, and
then change the values within the PLC to see how the terminal
responds.
Power down, then power up the terminal, and switch the terminal to
Configure mode and back to Run mode. Remove and re-apply power
to the PLC separately, and to the entire control system to ensure that
the system re-initializes as expected.
Your PanelView terminal is now ready for use.
Testing Retentive Objects
Testing the Whole System