Rockwell Automation 2711E-ND7 User Manual
Allen-Bradley
PanelView
1200/1400e
Transfer Utility
(Cat. No. 2711E–ND7)
User
Manual
Important User Information
Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this
publication, those responsible for the application and use of this
control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps
have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all
performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws,
regulations, codes and standards.
The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples
shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example.
Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any
particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility
or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use
based upon the examples shown in this publication.
Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-State Control
(available from your local Allen-Bradley office), describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and
electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration
when applying products such as those described in this publication.
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considerations:
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices
or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
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death, property damage or economic loss.
Attention statements help you to:
• identify a hazard
• avoid the hazard
• recognize the consequences
Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful
application and understanding of the product.
PanelBuilder, PanelView, Data Highway Plus, DH+, SLC, and SLC 500 are trademarks, and PLC, PLC-2, and PLC-3 are
registered trademarks of Allen-Bradley, Inc.
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Preface
Before You Begin P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of This Manual P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of This Manual P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Support Services P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allen-Bradley Support P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Product Support P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions Used in This Manual P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Utility Operating System Support P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introducing the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
Working with the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
Chapter 1
About the PanelView 1200/1400e T ransfer Utility 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of Applications 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of Transfers 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methods of Downloading and Uploading Applications and Alarm
History Files 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transferring Tips 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For PanelView 1200 Terminal Transfers 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For PanelView 1000e, 1200e, or 1400e Terminals Transfers 1–5. . . .
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and INTERCHANGE 1–6. . . .
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and WINtelligent LINX 1–7. . .
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and RSLinx 1–7. . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2
System Requirements 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelBuilder Applications 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelView Terminals 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Required for Transferring Applications 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Upload/Download 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DH+ Network Direct Transfers 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ControlNet Network Direct Transfers 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote I/O Pass-Through Transfers 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Installation Information 2–1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing FTU32 from CD-ROM on Windows NT or Windows 95 2–12. . .
Installing FTU from CD-ROM on Windows 95 or Windows 3.x 2–15. . . . .
Installing FTU32 from Floppy Disks on Windows NT or
Windows 95 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing FTU from Floppy Disks on Windows 95 or Windows 3.x 2–19. .
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Table of Contentstoc–ii
Starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
Version 4 (FTU32) 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
Version 3 (FTU) 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating the PanelView 1200/1400e T ransfer Utility 2–23. . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting the PanelView 1200/1400e T ransfer Utility 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uploading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files and Alarm History Files
Downloading 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files
Configuring Communications Settings for 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Transfers
Chapter 3
Uploading PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files 3–1. . . . . .
Uploading the PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e Alarm History File 3–8. . .
Alarm History Information 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uploading the Alarm History Files 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4
Downloading PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e Application Files 4–1. . . .
Chapter 5
Selecting Communication Hardware and Driver Packages 5–1. . . . . . .
Configuring Communications 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Mode Selection 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Link Selection 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Selection 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Serial Transfer Link Driver Configuration 5–7. . . . . . . . . .
Network Direct Transfer Link: Network and
Driver Configuration 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote I/O Pass-Through: Transfer Link, Network, Driver, and
Pass-Through Setup Configuration 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving the Communications Settings 5–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting for the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
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Chapter 6
Upload/Download Problems 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Error Messages 6–2. . . . . . . . . .
General Download and Upload Error Messages 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
Welcome to the Allen-Bradley PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer
Utility. With this software, you can transfer PanelBuilder
applications to and from an IBM-compatible personal computer and
PanelView 1000e, 1200, 1200e, and 1400e operator terminals.
You can transfer applications created in PanelBuilder Development
Software for DOS, PanelBuilder 1200 Configuration Software for
Windows, or PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for
Windows.
Before You Begin
Purpose of This Manual
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Note: The screen illustrations in this manual are from the Windows
NT environment. The appearance of Windows 95 screens are the
same as the Windows NT screens. There are slight differences in the
appearance of the Windows 3.1 screens but the functionality remains
identical in either system.
Before you begin you should be familiar with:
• Microsoft Windows NTt 4.0, or Microsoft Windows 3.1 or
later, or Windows 95 operating system (to install or run from
Windows)
• Microsoft MS-DOS 3.0 or later. If you’re working with
Windows, you should be familiar with MS-DOS 3.3 or later.
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility User Manual describes
the methods of transferring application and alarm history files
between the computer and the PanelView terminal. The computer
must have the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility installed. This
user manual also provides step-by-step instructions for each method.
Contents of This Manual
Chapter Title Contents
Preface An overview of this manual and a list of related
publications.
1 Introducing the
PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility
2 Working with the
PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility
Introduces the PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility and the methods of transferring
PanelBuilder applications.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and
starting it for the first time. Also includes
instructions for exiting from the utility.
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Chapter ContentsTitle
3 Uploading
1000e/1200e/1400e
Application Files and
Alarm History Files
Explains how to upload application files and
alarm history files using serial transfer, direct
transfer for DH+, ControlNet and Ethernet, and
Remote I/O Pass-Through transfers.
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4 Downloading
1000e/1200e/1400e
Application Files
5 Configuring
Communications
Settings for
1000e/1200e/1400e
Application Transfers
6 Troubleshooting for the
PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility
Explains how to download application files
using the various transfer methods.
Explains how to set the common
communication parameters for uploading and
downloading files.
Explains how to diagnose and solve problems
you might encounter when using the
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility.
Note: This manual contains brief information about installing the
DOS transfer utility for the PanelView 1200 terminal. For complete
information about the DOS utility, refer to the PanelView 1200
Transfer Utility User Manual (Publication Number 2711-821).
For information on transferring PanelBuilder 1200 application files
with user PROMS, or for information about PanelBuilder 1200
PCMCIA card transfers, refer to the PanelBuilder 1200
Configuration Software for Windows User Manual (Publication
Number 2711-810) or the PanelView 1200 Operator Terminals User
Manual (Publication Number 2711-812).
Related Publications
The following publications contain additional information about the
PanelBuilder application as well as about PanelView terminals
operation. Contact your local Allen-Bradley office or distributor for
copies of any of these publications.
For See Publication Number
An explanation of the methods of transferring
application files between the computer containing
the PanelBuilder application and the PanelView
1200 terminal, and step-by-step instructions for
each method.
Comprehensive instructions for working with the
PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software
application.
In-depth information about the objects that you
can create for application screens.
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PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility User Manual 2711-811
PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User
Manual
PanelBuilder 1400e Screen Objects Reference Manual 2711E-820
2711E-819
For Publication NumberSee
Comprehensive instructions for working with the
PanelBuilder 1200 Configuration Software
application.
Information about installing, configuring,
maintaining, and troubleshooting PanelView 1200
operator terminals. Also includes specifications.
Information for installing, configuring, maintaining,
and troubleshooting PanelView 1000e, 1200e,
and 1400e operator terminals. Also includes
specifications for the terminals.
A complete list of current Allen-Bradley
documentation, including ordering instructions.
Also indicates whether the documents are
available on CD-ROM or in multiple languages.
A glossary of industrial automation terms and
abbreviations.
PanelBuilder 1200 Configuration Software for Windows User
Manual
PanelView 1200 Operator Terminals User Manual 2711-812
PanelView 1000e, 1200e, and 1400e Operator Terminals
User Manual
Allen-Bradley Publication Index SD499
Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary AG-7.1
Preface P–3
2711-810
2711E-821
Technical Support Services
If you have questions about the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer
Utility, consult the online help and user documentation first. If you
can’t find the answer, take advantage of our Technical Support Fax
Back system, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
1-440-646-6701. Or, browse our technical document library on the
World Wide Web at http://www.ab.com/mem/prodserv/services/
technotes/techmain.html
Alternatively, contact:
Allen-Bradley
Technical Support
1 Allen Bradley Drive
Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124-6118
or call 1-440-646-6800 or fax 1-440-646-6890 for technical support
between 8
AM and 5 PM (EST), Monday to Friday.
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Allen-Bradley Support
Conventions Used in This Manual
Allen-Bradley provides support services worldwide, with over 75
Sales/Support Offices, 512 authorized Distributors, and 260
authorized Systems Integrators located throughout the United States
alone, plus Allen-Bradley representatives in every major country in
the world.
Local Product Support
Contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for:
• sales and order support
• product technical training
• warranty support
• support service agreements
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
• Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not
procedural steps.
• Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical
information.
• Italic type is used for emphasis.
• Text in this font indicates words or phrases you should type.
Transfer Utility Operating System Support
FTU32
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FTU
We also use this arrow to call attention to helpful information.
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility can run on a 16-bit or a
32-bit operating system. When instructions apply specifically to one
operating system or the other, this is noted in the margin:
• means instructions for the file transfer utility that runs on a 16-bit
operating system only.
• means instructions for the file transfer utility that runs on a 32-bit
operating system only.
A margin that does not contain a note means the instructions apply to
both FTU and FTU32.
The following table shows the primary differences between FTU and
FTU32.
FTU FTU32
Operating Systems
Supported Drivers INTERCHANGE
Remote I/O Pass-Through
Communications
Windows 3.1
Windows 95
WINLINX
DH+
ControlNet
Windows NT
Windows 95
RSLinx
Ethernet
DH+
ControlNet
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Introducing the PanelView
1200/1400e Transfer Utility
This chapter introduces you to the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer
Utility, including:
• what the transfer utility is used for
• the methods of transferring application files
• tips for transferring files
About the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
Use the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility to transfer
PanelBuilder application files between a computer and the
PanelView terminal. You can transfer application files created in
PanelBuilder for DOS, PanelBuilder 1200 for Windows, or
PanelBuilder 1400e for Windows. You can also use this utility to
upload alarm history information from a PanelView
1000e/1200e/1400e terminal to the computer that the Transfer Utility
runs on. Only Version 2 and later alarm history files can be uploaded.
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility consists of two
applications: PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and PanelView
1200 Transfer Utility (available only in versions earlier than Version 4).
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility can be accessed by
clicking the transfer utility icon in Windows NT, Windows 3.1, or
Windows 95. The PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility can only be
accessed if you are running the transfer utility from Windows 3.1 or
Windows 95.
• PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility—this is the main
application, and is activated when you double-click the icon
shown here
• PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility—this application, available
only in versions earlier than Version 4, is included for transferring
files to and from the PanelView 1200 terminals. The PanelView
1200 Transfer Utility is installed with the PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility. Activate this utility by choosing PanelView 1200
Transfer from the Transfer menu. Context-sensitive help is not
available for this utility. Refer to the PanelView 1200 Transfer
Utility User Manual (Publication Number 2711-811) for
operational details.
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The following screen is displayed after you activate the application.
Types of Applications
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FTU
Note: PanelBuilder software does not need to be installed in order to
do file transfers. You need only the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer
Utility.
You can transfer the following types of terminal application files
using the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility:
• files whose names end in .pvd— files created in PanelBuilder
1400e for Windows. Files are created and edited as *.pvc. You
then must save the file as a *.pvd to download it. These are
PanelView enhanced 1200 (Series F and later) and
1000e/1200e/1400e terminal files.
• files whose names end in .cfg—files created in PanelBuilder
Development Software for DOS and PanelBuilder 1200 for
Windows. These are PanelView 1200 terminal files.
PanelBuilder 1200 can create application files in several different
formats. Make sure the *.cfg format is used. See the PanelBuilder
1200 for Windows User Manual for more information about
saving application files in *.cfg format.
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Types of Transfers
Methods of Downloading and Uploading Applications and Alarm History Files
FTU32
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility does the following types
of transfers:
• downloading an application file—Transferring an application
file from the development computer to a PanelView terminal so
the application can be run. PanelView 1200 and PanelView
1000e/1200e/1400e applications can be downloaded.
• uploading an application file—Transferring an application file
from the PanelView terminal to the development computer that
the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility is on so the
application can be edited or archived. PanelView 1200 and
PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e applications can be uploaded.
• uploading alarm history files—Transferring the Alarm History
File from the PanelView terminal to the development computer so
the files can be analyzed or archived. Only PanelView enhanced
1200 (Series F and later) and 1000e/1200e/1400e V02.00.00 and
later Alarm History files can be uploaded.
There are three methods for downloading and uploading applications
and alarm history files:
• Serial (RS-232) Upload/Download—With the
Upload/Download cable (A-B Catalog Number 2711-NC1 for
PanelView 1200e/1400e terminals; A-B Catalog Numbers
2706-NC13, 2711-NC13, or 2711-NC14 for PanelView 1000e
terminals), you can upload or download applications or upload
Alarm History files directly by connecting the serial ports on the
computer and PanelView terminal. This is a serial file transfer.
• Network Direct Upload/Download—You can upload
applications or Alarm History files once you have connected the
PanelView terminal and computer to the DH+ or ControlNet
network. You can download applications between the computer
running the Transfer Utility and the PanelView terminal over the
ControlNet or DH+ network without taking the terminal out of
Run mode. Also, you can print from the PanelView terminal
without changing the serial cabling of the terminal.
For PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, in order to do
Direct Network downloads, you must use RSLinx drivers.
RSLinx is included on floppy disks with your PanelBuilder 1400e
software package (A-B Catalog Number 2711E-ND1) or Transfer
Utility software package (A-B Catalog Number 2711E-ND7); you
must install RSLinx separately. Refer to the table in Chapter 5 for
a complete list of hardware and driver requirements.
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FTU
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FTU 32
For PanelView enhanced 1200 (Series F and later) and
1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, in order to do Direct Network
downloads, you must use INTERCHANGE or WINtelligent
LINX drivers. Contact your A-B Sales Representative for details.
Refer to the table in Chapter 5 for a complete list of hardware and
driver requirements.
Note: Refer to the PanelView 1000e, 1200e, and 1400e Operator
Terminals User Manual for information about the ControlNet
Communication Interface Card requirements for uploading and
downloading over ControlNet.
• Remote I/O Pass-Through—Using Remote I/O Pass-Through,
you can upload application files and Alarm History files over
Remote I/O and then over DH+, ControlNet, or Ethernet.
You can download a Remote I/O application between the
PanelView terminal and computer without taking the terminal out
of Run mode or changing the terminal’s serial cabling. Also, you
can print from the PanelView terminal without changing the serial
cabling of the terminal.
For PanelView 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, in order to do
Remote I/O Pass-Through downloads, you must use RSLinx
drivers. RSLinx is included with your Transfer Utility software
package; however, you must install RSLinx separately. Refer to
the table in Chapter 5 for a complete list of hardware and driver
requirements.
Transferring Tips
FTU
For PanelView enhanced 1200 (Series F and later) and
1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, in order to do Remote I/O
Pass-Through downloads, you must use INTERCHANGE or
WINtelligent LINX drivers. Refer to the table in Chapter 5 for a
complete list of hardware and driver requirements.
Read this section when preparing to transfer an application.
General
For file transfers over ControlNet, DH+, or Remote I/O
•
Pass-Through, be sure the PanelView terminal address and
control byte is correct, otherwise the transfer could corrupt the
PLC logic.
• For all direct transfers (serial or network direct), the
communication parameters of the PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility driver must match those being used by the
PanelView terminal.
• Do not interrupt a download by cycling power during the
operation.
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• Do not try to download application files from two development
computers to the same location at the same time. Results are
unpredictable.
• The PanelView terminal ignores all operator inputs and PLC
outputs during the download. The current application screen is
removed and the Transfer screen and progress bar are displayed.
• The rack assignments (for Remote I/O applications) or terminal
network address (for DH+, ControlNet, and Ethernet) remain as
they were set for the previous current application until the
download is complete.
For PanelView 1200 Terminal Transfers
When you upload an application from the PanelView 1200 terminal
using the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility, the current values for the
object addresses are uploaded. Refer to the PanelView 1200 Transfer
Utility User Manual (Publication Number 2711-811) for more
information.
For PanelView 1000e, 1200e, or 1400e Terminals Transfers
Before you download to PanelView 1000e, 1200e, or 1400e
•
terminals, check the size of the application file (the .pvd file) to
make sure it will fit in the terminal’s memory or on the PCMCIA
memory card. For more information, refer to Chapter 3, Working
with Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration
Software for Windows User Manual (Publication Number
2711E-819).
• When you upload an application from the PanelView 1000e,
1200e, or 1400e terminals using the PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility, the initial tag values of the application are
uploaded, not its current values.
• When you upload an application from the PanelView 1000e,
1200e, or 1400e terminals to edit it in PanelBuilder, any of the
following items that were originally in the downloaded
application are not uploaded:
• unused nodes
• unused scan classes
• unused tags
• unused tag folders
• unused graphic images
• tag descriptions
• variable names
• comments in expressions
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• When the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility uploads a file,
it creates a *.pvd file. PanelBuilder can open the .pvd file to
create a .pvc file. When .pvd files are opened in PanelBuilder, the
.pvd files are always regenerated as .pvc files with a private tag
database.
FTU
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and INTERCHANGE
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility supports the full range
of INTERCHANGE serial and network drivers. The
INTERCHANGE drivers allow ports and communication devices to
be shared between PanelBuilder and other Allen-Bradley products
such as the 6200-series PLC-5 Programming Software and
PanelBuilder 900. INTERCHANGE drivers also support
communication cards such as the KT and PCMK for DH+
communication. Contact your Allen-Bradley representative for more
information on INTERCHANGE.
To use the INTERCHANGE drivers, install INTERCHANGE before
setting up file transfer communications. The transfer utility displays
the INTERCHANGE drivers as driver options, but you can use them
only if INTERCHANGE is installed. The driver options
INTERCHANGE Port 1 to INTERCHANGE Port 8 map to the eight
ports supported by INTERCHANGE.
If you have INTERCHANGE Version 6.1.0 or later, you can select
one of these options and call up the INTERCHANGE Device
Configuration Utility from the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer
Utility. From the configuration utility you can view and change the
configuration of any of the eight INTERCHANGE ports. Make sure
the port you select for your driver is configured correctly for the
communication device and settings. Refer to the INTERCHANGE
Device Configuration Utility user documentation for information on
using the utility.
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If your version of INTERCHANGE is earlier than 6.1.0, you must
view and configure the ports outside of the PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility. Refer to your INTERCHANGE user documentation.
Again, make sure the port you select is configured correctly for your
communication device and settings.
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FTU
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and WINtelligent LINX
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility supports WINtelligent
LINX network drivers, Version 5.20.00 or later. The PanelView
1200/1400e Transfer Utility supports a subset of the WINtelligent
LINX drivers—those used for appropriate DH+, ControlNet, and
serial transfers. You can use these drivers to transfer files over DH+,
ControlNet, RIO Pass-Through, or serial connection networks.
Contact your Allen-Bradley Sales Representative for more
information on WINtelligent LINX.
To use the WINtelligent LINX drivers, install them before setting up
transfer communications. The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer
Utility displays the WINtelligent LINX drivers as driver options, but
you can use them only if they are installed. Make sure the driver you
select is configured correctly for the communication device and
settings. You can open the WINtelligent LINX configuration utility
from the Transfer Utility to configure your selected driver.
Refer to the WINtelligent LINX for Allen-Bradley Programmable
Controllers User’s Guide (Publication Number 9352-WABUG) for
complete information.
FTU32
Important: The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility works with
INTERCHANGE only, WINtelligent LINX only, or
with both INTERCHANGE and WINtelligent LINX
installed on the same computer.
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility and RSLinx
The Transfer Utility does support RSLinx network drivers, Version
1.7 or later. RSLinx is included on floppy disks with your
PanelBuilder 1400e software package (A-B Catalog Number
2711E-ND1) or Transfer Utility software package (A-B Catalog
Number 2711E-ND7). The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
supports a subset of the RSLinx drivers—those used for appropriate
DH+, ControlNet, Ethernet, or serial transfers. You can use these
drivers to transfer files over DH+, ControlNet, Ethernet, Remote I/O
Pass-Through, or serial connection networks. Refer to the RSLinx
user documentation for more information.
If you use RSLinx drivers, install them before setting up transfer
communications. The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
displays the RSLinx drivers as driver options, but you can use them
only if they are installed. Make sure the driver you select is
configured correctly for the communication device and settings. You
can open the RSLinx configuration utility from the Transfer Utility
to configure your selected driver.
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Working with the PanelView
1200/1400e Transfer Utility
This chapter provides instructions for setting up and using the
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility, including:
• minimum hardware and software requirements
• installing and starting the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
• exiting from the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility
The PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility has context-sensitive
online help that you can access at any time by pressing
keyboard. For general help, click the icon
in the utility’s
toolbar.
For information on how to set up and use the PanelView 1200
Transfer Utility, see the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility User
Manual (Publication Number 2711-811).
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System Requirements
You need the following hardware and software to install the
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility from the disks.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Requirements FTU FTU32
Hardware
Software Microsoft Windows Version 3.x or Windows 95 Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0, or Windows 95
A personal computer with a 25-MHz, 386-DX or higher
microprocessor, with a recommended minimum of
8-MB RAM
CD-ROM drive (recommended) CD-ROM drive (recommended)
A fixed disk with 10 MB of free space A fixed disk with 10 MB of free space
An 8-MB swap file An 8-MB swap file
A 3.5-inch high-density (1.44-MB) disk drive A 3.5-inch high-density (1.44-MB) disk drive
An RS-232 serial port for uploading or downloading
applications, or other communication cards listed later
in this chapter
A standard VGA (640 by 480) display adapter
configured for at least 16 colors
A mouse or pointing device supported by Windows A mouse or pointing device supported by Windows
Microsoft MS-DOS Version 3.3 or above
A personal computer with a 50-MHz, 486-DX or higher
microprocessor, with a recommended minimum of
16-MB RAM
An RS-232 serial port for uploading or downloading
applications, or other communication cards listed later
in this chapter
A standard VGA (640 by 480) display adapter
configured for at least 16 colors
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PanelBuilder Applications
For details on PanelBuilder, see Types of Applications in Chapter 1.
PanelView Terminals
You must have one or more PanelView terminals. Table 2.B lists the
terminal products and their catalog numbers.
PanelView Terminal Products and Catalog Numbers
Catalog Number Product Description
2711E-T10C6
2711E-K10C6 1000e Keypad Terminal Color display, clip mount, NEMA 4X
2711E-T10C7 1000e Touch Screen Terminal ControlNet 1.25 enhanced 2711E-T10C6
2711E-K10C7 1000e Keypad Terminal ControlNet 1.25 enhanced 2711E-K10C6
2711E-T10C15 1000e Touch Screen Terminal ControlNet 1.5 enhanced 2711E-T10C6
2711E-K10C15 1000e Keypad Terminal ControlNet 1.5 enhanced 2711E-K10C6
2711-KA1 1200 Keypad Terminal Amber display
2711-KC1 1200 Keypad Terminal Color display
2711-TA1, TA4 1200 Touch Screen Terminal Amber display
2711-TC1, TC4 1200 Touch Screen Terminal Color display
2711E-T12C6 1200e Touch Screen Terminal Color display, clip mount, NEMA 12
2711E-T12C4 1200e Touch Screen Terminal Color display, stud mount, NEMA 4X (Indoor
2711E-K12C6 1200e Keypad Terminal Color display, stud mount, NEMA 4X (Indoor
2711E-K12C6L2 1200e Keypad Stainless Steel Terminal Color display, stud mount, stainless steel
2711E-T14C6 1400e Touch Screen Terminal Color display, stud mount, NEMA 4X (Indoor
2711E-K14C6 1400e Keypad Terminal Color display, stud mount, NEMA 4X (Indoor
2711E-T14C7 1400e Touch Screen Terminal ControlNet 1.25 enhanced 2711E-T14C6
2711E-K14C7 1400e Keypad Terminal ControlNet 1.25 enhanced 2711E-K14C6
2711E-T14C15 1400e Touch Screen Terminal ControlNet 1.5 enhanced 2711E-T14C6
2711E-K14C15 1400e Keypad Terminal ControlNet 1.5 enhanced 2711E-K14C6
2711-NC1 Upload/Download Cable For 1200/1200e/1400e terminals. Includes a
1000e Touch Screen Terminal Color display, clip mount, NEMA 4X
terminal
terminal
terminal
terminal
use only)
use only)
bezel, NEMA 4X (Indoor use only)
use only)
use only)
terminal
terminal
terminal
terminal
9-pin or 25-pin RS-232 serial cable
(Upload/Download cable) to transfer files
between terminal and development
computer. The cable is 10 ft (3.1 m) long.
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Catalog Number DescriptionProduct
2711-NC13
2711-NC14 Upload/Download Cable For 1000/1000e terminals only. Includes a
2706-NC13 Upload/Download Cable For 1000/1000e terminals only. Includes a
Upload/Download Cable For 1000/1000e terminals only. Includes a
9-pin RS-232 serial cable (Upload/Download
cable) to transfer files between terminal and
development computer. The cable is 16.4 ft
(5 m) long.
9-pin RS-232 serial cable (Upload/Download
cable) to transfer files between terminal and
development computer. The cable is 32.7 ft
(10 m) long.
9-pin RS-232 serial cable (Upload/Download
cable) to transfer files between terminal and
development computer. The cable is 10 ft
(3 m) long.
Equipment Required for Transferring Applications
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FTU
This section describes the equipment required to perform the
following application transfers:
• serial transfer
• DH+ network direct transfer
• ControlNet network direct transfer
• Remote I/O Pass-Through transfer
Serial Upload/Download
To transfer applications serially, you need an RS-232 Serial
(Upload/Download) cable (A-B Catalog Numbers 2706-NC13,
2711-NC13, 2711-NC14 for PanelView 1000e terminals; 2711-NC1
for PanelView 1200/1200e/1400e terminals) for connecting the
computer to the PanelView terminal.
The 1200e/1400e Transfer Utility can transfer applications serially
without using the RSLinx drivers.
Both the 1200 and 1200e/1400e Transfer Utility can transfer
applications serially without using INTERCHANGE or WINtelligent
LINX drivers. For information on PanelView 1200 serial transfers,
see the PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility User Manual (Publication
Number 2711-811).
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Figure 2.1 Connecting the Upload/Download Cable
Computer running the PanelView
1200/1400e Transfer Utility
PanelView 1400e Touch Screen Terminal
RS-232 Serial Port
9-pin
RS-232
Upload/Download Cable
(NC1)
25-pin
DH+ Network Direct Transfers
You need one of the following Allen-Bradley Data Highway Plus
(DH+) interface modules to transfer applications over a DH+
network:
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1770-KF2/1785-KE
1784-KL 1784-KL
1784-KT
1784-KT2
1784-KTK1
1784-PCMK
1784-KTX
For 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals,
INTERCHANGE and WINtelligent LINX
drivers are required.
For 1200 terminals, Pass-Through drivers
are built into the Transfer Utility. See the
PanelView 1200 Transfer Utility User
Manual (Publication Number 2711-811).
1770-KF2/1785-KE
1784-KT
1784-KT2
1784-KTK1
1784-PCMK
1784-KTX
For 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, RSLinx
drivers are required.
For 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, RSLinx
drivers are required.
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To download over a DH+ network, the development computer and
PanelView terminal can be on the same network or on two different
DH+ networks bridged by a DH+ network bridge.
Figure 2.2 DH+ Network Direct Download (with KF2)
Development Computer
2–5
1770-KF2
RS-232 Serial Port
9-pin
RS-232C Link
DH+
RS-232
25-pin
PanelView 1400e
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Development Computer
Figure 2.3 DH+ Network Direct Download (with 1784-KT
card)
PanelView 1400e
PLC-5
1784-KT
1784-CP
Cable
DH+
DH+
ControlNet Network Direct Transfers
The 1200/1200e terminals are not compatible with ControlNet. You
need the following Allen-Bradley ControlNet Interface modules to
transfer applications over ControlNet:
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1784-KTCX (Series B or later)
1784-KTC
1770-KFC 1770-KFC
INTERCHANGE or WINtelligent LINX RSLinx
To download over a ControlNet network, the PanelView terminal
must be active on the same network as the development computer.
1784-KTCX (Series B or later)
1784-KTC
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Figure 2.4 ControlNet Network Direct Download (with
1770-KFC)
2–7
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Figure 2.5 ControlNet Network Direct Download (with
1784-KTC or KTCX card)
Remote I/O Pass-Through Transfers
The Remote I/O Pass-Through feature enables you to download a
PanelBuilder Remote I/O application file from your computer over
the Data Highway Plus (DH+), ControlNet, or Ethernet networks and
then over the Remote I/O network, to a PanelView terminal. You can
do this without connecting the serial cable to the terminal and
without going from terminal to terminal with a PC.
You need the same equipment for Remote I/O Pass-Through
transfers over either DH+ or ControlNet as listed previously for the
two networks. In addition, you need one of the following:
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RC A G o telli ent L is
ed
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For a DH+ transfer, a PLC-5 or SLC-5/04
processor is required (for PLC/SLC
series/revision requirements, refer to
Chapter 5 of the PanelView 1000e, 1200e,
and 1400e Operator Terminals User
Manual)
For a ControlNet transfer, a PLC-5
processor is required (for PLC
series/revision requirements, refer to
Chapter 5 of the PanelView 1000e, 1200e,
and 1400e Operator Terminals User
Manual)
For 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals,
INTERCHANGE or WINtelligent LINX is
requir
For a DH+ transfer, a PLC-5 or SLC-5/04
processor is required (for PLC/SLC
series/revision requirements, refer to
Chapter 5 of the PanelView 1000e, 1200e,
and 1400e Operator Terminals User
Manual)
For a ControlNet transfer, a PLC-5
processor is required (for PLC
series/revision requirements, refer to
Chapter 5 of the PanelView 1000e, 1200e,
and 1400e Operator Terminals User
Manual)
For an Ethernet transfer, a PLC-5 processor
is required
For 1000e/1200e/1400e terminals, RSLinx
is required
Figures 2.6 and 2.7 show how the application file is transferred from
the development computer to the PLC controller and then to the
PanelView terminal. Figure 2.8 shows how the application file is
transferred through an Ethernet link, over the Remote I/O network,
and then to the PanelView terminal.
Development Computer
1784-KT
1784-CP
Cable
Figure 2.6 Remote I/O Pass-Through on a DH+ Network
PanelView 1400e
PLC-5
DH+
RIO
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Figure 2.7 Remote I/O Pass-Through on a ControlNet
Network (with 1770-KFC)
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10 BASET
HUB or
Patch Panel
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Figure 2.8 Ethernet Pass-Through
ISA Ethernet Card
Ethernet Transceiver
General Installation Information
You may install the PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility software
using the CD-ROM provided in the PanelBuilder 1400e software kit
(A-B Catalog Number 2711E-ND1) or disks provided in the
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility software package (A-B
Catalog Number 2711E-ND7).
You may also obtain floppy disks of the PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility software by creating them from the PanelBuilder
1400e CD or by sending in the Disk Request Fax Back Form
available in the PanelBuilder 1400e software package (A-B Catalog
Number 2711E-ND1).
For instructions on how to create floppy disks of the software from
the PanelBuilder 1400e CD, refer to the Readme file, titled
Floppies.txt, in the root directory of the PanelBuilder 1400e CD.
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The CD-ROM includes two install versions for the PanelView
1200/1400e Transfer Utility software:
• Version 3—This version offers you the PanelView 1200/1400e
Transfer Utility (FTU) on an operating system that uses Windows
3.1 or later, or Windows 95. Version 3 supports INTERCHANGE
and WINtelligent LINX drivers for PanelView 1000e, 1200,
1200e, and 1400e file transfers.
• Version 4—This version offers you the PanelView 1400e Transfer
Utility (FTU32) software on an operating system that uses
Windows 95 or Windows NT. Version 4 supports RSLinx drivers
for PanelView 1000e, 1200e, and 1400e file transfers.
If your operating system is Windows 3.1 or later, the CD-ROM will
install Version 3. If your operating system is Windows 95, you have
a choice of installing Version 3 or Version 4. If your operating
system is Windows NT, the CD-ROM will install Version 4.
Installing FTU32 from CD-ROM on Windows NT or Windows 95
PanelView 1200/1400e Transfer Utility Version 4 (FTU32) is
provided on the PanelBuilder 1400e CD-ROM. The software
installation program creates a directory on your hard drive for the
FTU32 and copies all necessary files to it. By default, the drive and
directory is C:\AB\PB1400E\FTU32. You can change this default.
T o install FTU32:
1. Start Windows 95 or Windows NT. If you’re already in Windows,
close all open Windows applications.
2. Insert the CD-ROM in the drive.
The CD-ROM begins to run automatically.
3. If the install does not start automatically, choose Run from the
Start button and select setup.exe from the CD-ROM drive; or
select setup.exe from Windows Explorer.
4. In the Welcome dialog box, choose Next.
5. If you are installing on Windows 95, the Select Components
dialog box appears.
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