Rockwell Automation 2706-M1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 HARDWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 26)

3–3 Front Panel Editor
Publication 2706–816
The first item on the menu is the “Change Port To:”. This menu item
toggles the RS-232 port configurations between the settings required
for communicating with a computer containing MessageBuilder
software and with an auxiliary device.
Note: MessageView terminal uses the same RS-232 port for
communication with a computer containing MessageBuilder and
with an auxiliary device. Thus the port must be configured to
communicate with the correct device. To change the RS-232 port
configuration, use this menu item.
To use the Change Port To: menu item:
1. Press the Enter key to change to the other option,
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If the second line reads MessageBuilder, the terminal is
configured to communicate with an auxiliary device.
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If the second line reads the name of an auxiliary device, the
terminal is configured to communicate with the computer
containing MessageBuilder.
2. Press the Ack key to return to Run mode.
This display indicates that the RS-232 port is configured to
communicate with a computer containing MessageBuilder:
Change Port To:
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The terminal’s RS-232 port is configured for communications with
the computer containing MessageBuilder to:
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download an application so the terminal can run it
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upload the Historical Event Stack.
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upload an application for checking and revision
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download date and time to reset the RTC clock.
The terminal uses DF1 communications protocol to communicate
with a computer containing MessageBuilder software. This protocol
cannot be reconfigured from the terminal.
“Change Port To:” Menu
Item