Rockwell Automation 2711 PANELBUILDER SOFTWARE USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 76)

Chapter
4
4-1
Planning Your Application
This chapter is intended to help you plan a PanelView application. You
should at least skim the chapter before actually creating an application file.
It is important to become familiar with your PLC system configuration,
and your operator interface requirements.
Before designing your screens, you should be familiar with all the objects,
windows, and control options that are available. Refer to Chapter 7,
Information and Alarm Windows, Chapter 9, PLC Controlled Options, and
Chapter 10, The Objects.
Follow these steps when planning an application:
1. Consider safety regulations.
2. Determine your rack and block transfer needs.
3. Plan the appearance of each screen.
4. Complete the Object Address List.
5. Keep track of I/O usage.
6. Complete the PLC Communication Worksheet.
7. Determine the PanelView terminal firmware versions that you’re
designing for and adjust the planned object usage and memory
requirements accordingly.
When you get to the point of actually creating an application file, you will
find that the PanelBuilder makes it easy to revise your screen designs if
necessary, and automatically keeps track of I/O and memory usage.
Safety and PLC Programming Considerations
ATTENTION: Never use a PanelView terminal for emergency
stops or any other controls that are critical to the safety of
personnel or equipment; use separate hard-wired operator
interface devices that do not depend on solid state electronics.
Refer to the inside cover of this manual for more details and
references to applicable standards.
Emergency Stops and Other
Critical Controls