Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 7)

Preface
Publication 2706-817
Preface
Welcome to MessageBuilder

Configuration Software. You can use
this software to create control panel applications for MessageView

421 Operator Terminals.
MessageBuilder software allows you to create applications designed
specifically to control processes in your plant. When you load a
MessageBuilder application in a MessageView terminal, the terminal
displays messages that:
•
give information about the operation
•
ask for input to control the operation.
Your software registration card is located in the envelope with the
software disks. To register your software, mail the card to this
address:
Allen-Bradley
Global Technical Support
6680 Beta Drive
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143.
Or fax the card to (216) 646-6770.
This manual is a resource to help you design message display
applications that will run in a MessageView 421 terminal. Since
there are many options designed to give a smooth-running operation
under any circumstances, you should become familiar with the
choices to be made.
MessageBuilder Configuration Software runs under Microsoft
Windows. You should know how to use a mouse, choose commands,
and work with windows and dialog boxes. To learn basic windows
techniques, read the User’s Guide that came with your Microsoft
Windows

package.
PLC

and SLC

logic controllers and ASCII Triggering devices are
an important part of the systems that MessageBuilder applications
control. You should understand how controllers work, especially the
program and data files. See the user manuals for the controllers used
in your operation.
Registering Your Copy of
MessageBuilder Software
Intended Audience