Rockwell Automation 2711 PANELBUILDER SOFTWARE USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 11)

Preface
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Preface
This manual explains how PanelBuilder
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Development Software is used
to design screens for PanelView
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terminals.
The manual provides information and examples for:
developing application files for PanelView terminals using the
PanelBuilder Development Software
troubleshooting the completed system
This manual is written to help those who want to develop PanelView
screens for use with PLC control applications.
Before you begin designing PanelView screens, familiarize yourself with
your plant’s PLC system, especially the PLC controller’s program and data
table. Acquire a clear understanding of how the PanelView terminal will be
used to control and monitor your PLC controllers.
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Application File: A PanelView terminal application file contains a series
of screens and configurations which, when interpreted and executed by
PanelView, replace the functions of a control panel of buttons, switches
and indicators. The screens are created on a development computer
running PanelBuilder Development Software and then saved in an
application file on the development computer’s disk. The application file is
then downloaded to a PanelView terminal where it stays in battery-backed
RAM.
Battery-Backed RAM: Application files are stored in the PanelView
terminal’s random access memory (RAM). The RAM is backed by an
internal battery so that the application file and the status of the retentive
objects are maintained even when AC power is switched off.
Hex Files: Application files which have been converted into Intel
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Hex
format for transfer to user PROMs.
Manual Overview
Intended Audience
Glossary of Terms