Rockwell Automation 2711P-RDKxxx, 2711-RDTxxx, 2711-RTBxxx User Manual

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT

LED Display Modules

Catalog Numbers 2711P-RDK15C, 2711P-RDT15C, 2711P-RDB15C, 2711P-RDT15AG,
2711P-RDK12C, 2711P-RDK12CK, 2711P-RDT12C, 2711P-RDT12CK, 2711P-RDT12AG,
2711P-RDB12C, 2711P-RDB12CK

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About the Product 1

Important User Information 2

Replace Display Module 3

Upgrade Firmware 3

Additional Resources 12

About the Product

Display modules with an LED (light-emitting diode) backlight are used by the
PanelView™ Plus 6 and PanelView Plus 700 to 1500 platforms. Earlier displays have a CCFL
(cold-cathode fluorescent lamp) backlight.

If you replace a 12-inch or 15-inch CCFL display with an LED display, you must upgrade the terminal firmware
for the device to operate correctly.

A firmware upgrade is not required for configured terminals that include a display module and logic module.
The upgrade is required only when ordering an LED display module to replace an existing CCFL display module.

Each display module has a catalog number and a series letter. The series letter differentiates an
LED-backlit display from a CCFL-backlit display. You can find the series letter on the back of
the display. Refer to the table to identify the type of display you have.

Display Size Cat. Nos. LED Series Displays CCFL Series Displays

15-inch 2711P-RDK15C, 2711P-RDT15C,

12-inch 2711P-RDK12C, 2711P-RDK12CK,

2711P-RDB15C, 2711P-RDT15AG

2711P-RDT12C,2711P-RDT12CK
2711P-RDT12AG,
2711P-RDB12C,2711P-RDB12CK

Series C Series B or earlier

Series D Series C or earlier

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Important User Information

Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publi cation SGI-1.1
sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/
equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide variety of uses for
solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of
this equipment is acceptable.

In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or
application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual
use based on the examples and diagrams.

No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software
described in this manual.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc., is
prohibited.

Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNIN G: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

available from your local Rockwell Automation®

) describes some important differences between solid-state

ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death,
property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard and recognize the
consequences.

SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that
dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that
surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.

IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

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IMPORTANT

Replace Display Module

To replace a display module, refer to the appropriate manual under Additional Resources.

Before mounting the LED series display module, make sure the firmware installed in the logic module is at the
firmware revision listed in the table under Upgrade Firmware.

You must use CCFL series display module to upgrade the firmware; the display must be for 700 to 1500
platforms.

If no other display is available, the complete terminal must be returned to your local Allen-Bradley distributor
for exchange or repair.

Upgrade Firmware

Follow these steps to locate the firmware update for your terminal.

1. Go to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/pcdc.page

2. Click the Get Downloads tab.

3. Click Find Product Downloads.

4. From the All Families pull-down menu, choose PanelView Plus 6 700 - 1500 or

PanelView Plus 700 - 1500.

5. Click the family selection, then choose a firmware revision from the list.

The table shows the firmware revision required for your terminal.

For This PanelView Plus Family Choose This Firmware Revision

PanelView Plus/PanelView Plus CE 700 to 1500 5.10.11 or later

PanelView Plus 6 700 to 1500 7.00.20130619 or later

6. Click Find Downloads at the bottom of the Selections tab.

7. Under Downloads, click the show downloads icon to access the firmware.

8. Download the upgrade file (.exe) to a temporary folder on the same drive as FactoryTalk®

View Machine Edition (ME) software.

9. Run the upgrade file (.exe) installation procedure:

• The FUW is installed in the FactoryTalk View ME folder.

• The firmware upgrade package (.fup) file is installed into the folder specified during

the installation procedure.

You are now ready to run the FUW to upgrade the terminal firmware from a storage device or by
using a network connection.

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IMPORTANT

Firmware Upgrade Wizard

The Firmware Upgrade Wizard (FUW) is used to upgrade the terminal firmware. Two methods
are provided for upgrading the firmware:

• Create a firmware upgrade card with the contents of the FUP file that you can then load

in the terminal to upgrade the firmware.

The firmware upgrade card can be a USB flash drive, CompactFlash (CF) card, or an SD
card, catalog number 1784-SDx.

• Upgrade firmware in a terminal connected to a computer over a direct network

connection. The network connection requires a computer with RSLinx® Enterprise
software installed.

RSLinx Enterprise software is required so you can choose the terminal to upgrade.

Use the latest version of RSLinx Enterprise software, which is available at

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49190.

You can run the FUW from within FactoryTalk View Studio software or from the Programs
menu on your computer:

• In FactoryTalk View Studio software, from the Tools menu, choose Firmware Upgrade

Wizard.

• Choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>FactoryTalk View>Tools>ME Firmware

Upgrade Wizard.

Upgrading Terminal Firmware from a Storage Device

Upgrading firmware from a storage device is a two-step process. First, you create a firmware
upgrade card with the required firmware files. Secondly, you load the card in the target terminal
to upgrade the firmware.

The firmware upgrade card can be a USB flash drive, CF card, or an SD card.

Create a Firmware Upgrade Card

Follow these steps to copy firmware files to a USB flash drive, CF card, or SD card.

1. Insert either a USB flash drive, CF card, or an SD card into the appropriate slot on your
computer.

2. Run the Firmware Upgrade Wizard:

a. In FactoryTalk View Studio software, from the Tools menu, choose Firmware

Upgrade Wizard.

b. Choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>FactoryTalk View>Tools>ME

Firmware Upgrade Wizard.

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