Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL User Manual

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Menus and Commands Summary

A–6

Publication 2706-817

Download...

Downloads an application to a MessageView terminal or a DOS file.
Download to a terminal uses DF1 point to point protocol through a
connection at the RS-232 COM port.

Upload...

Uploads an application from a MessageView terminal.

RTC Download...

Sends the computer’s time and date to the terminal to update its Real
Time Clock.

HE Stack Upload...

Uploads the Historical Event Stack file from the terminal to a file in
CSV format.

Terminal Setup...

Sets runtime communication and operating parameters for the
MessageView terminal.

Special Messages...

Assigns bit triggers or other tags to special messages used in the
application.

Function Keys...

If the application is designed for a MessageView 421F terminal, sets
the function key attributes.

LED Indicators...

If the application is designed for a MessageView 421F terminal,
assigns the LED indicator tags.

Preferences...

Allows the user to specify whether messages should be validated
individually when they are created or edited, and what colors should
be used in the Message Edit box to distinguish Flashing Text and
Embedded Text.

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