Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 249)

11–13 Validating Applications and Transferring Files
Publication 2706-817
The Historical Event Stack file is a log of messages maintained by
the MessageView terminal. It may be uploaded to the computer using
MessageBuilder menu commands. 109
The file is a text file in CSV (Comma Separated Value) format.
Many commercially available software packages, such as text
editors, spreadsheets or databases are able to view, print, analyze or
otherwise manipulate the HE stack data.
Before uploading the HE Stack:
•
DF1 INTERCHANGE communication driver must be installed
and loaded on the computer. See Page 2–3.
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Driver communication parameters must be checked using the
Workstation Setup command on the File menu. See Page 2–7.
•
Cable connections must be correct. See the MessageView
Terminal User Manual (Publication 2706-816) for details.
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The MessageView terminal must have its RS-232 port set to
MessageBuilder communication parameters. See Page 5–3 for
an example of how to switch settings.
To upload the HE Stack from a MessageView terminal:
Note: An application file does not have to be open when this
command is used.
1. Choose HE Stack Upload from the Application menu.
Shows drivers
currently loaded.
Appears only if DF1
INTERCHANGE
driver installed
2. Under Source, verify that Operator Terminal is selected. This is
the only option available.
3. In the File Name box, enter a file name (8 characters maximum)
with the .CSV extension in which to save the HE stack
information.
Or select Browse to search for an existing file which will be
overwritten by the uploaded file.
Uploading the
Historical Event Stack