Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Installation Manual
Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Preface
About the FactoryTalk View documentation .................................................................................................. 5
Legal Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1
FactoryTalk View ME system basics
What is FactoryTalk View ME? ........................................................................................................................ 9
FactoryTalk View ME software package ......................................................................................................... 9
FactoryTalk View installation DVD ............................................................................................................... 10
Contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support ....................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2
Install, activate, and uninstall FactoryTalk View on a personal computer
System requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 13
RSNetWorx compatibility requirements ....................................................................................................... 14
Prepare for the installation ............................................................................................................................. 15
Install FactoryTalk View ME software ........................................................................................................... 15
Setup wizard installation .......................................................................................................................... 15
Step 1: Launch the Setup wizard and select what to install.............................................................. 16
Step 2: Read and accept license agreements ..................................................................................... 16
Step 3: Start the installation ............................................................................................................... 17
Step 4: Finish the installation ............................................................................................................. 17
Unattended or silent installation ............................................................................................................. 17
Perform unattended or silent installation ....................................................................................... 20
Examples ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Installation summary ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Post-installation procedures .......................................................................................................................... 22
About FactoryTalk Activation Manager .................................................................................................. 22
What happens if FactoryTalk View is not activated ............................................................................... 23
Borrow activations for development computers ................................................................................... 23
Activation keys for FactoryTalk View software components ................................................................ 23
Share keys among multiple software components ................................................................................ 24
Uninstall FactoryTalk View ME software ..................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A
Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 manually
Install .NET Framework 3.5 ............................................................................................................................ 25
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Appendix B
KEPServer Enterprise
Set DCOM configuration for KEPServer Enterprise ................................................................................... 27
Appendix C
Constraints when using FactoryTalk View version 6.10.00 or later
The constraints with creating MER files on a 64-bit Windows operating system .................................... 33
The constraints with running MER on ME Station on desktop computers running a 64-bit Windows
operating system............................................................................................................................................. 34
Appendix D
Data Execution Prevention Support
DEP settings supported by Rockwell Software products ............................................................................ 35
Change DEP settings ...................................................................................................................................... 36
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Documents
Descriptions
VIEWME-IN003)
Center
Tethered Operator Terminal User Manual (publication 2711T-UM001)
Plus 7 Standard Terminals User Manual (publication 2711P-UM007)
This manual describes:
• FactoryTalk® View Machine Edition (ME) Product and System
• Tasks before installation
• Detailed installation steps
• How to use FactoryTalk Activation Manager to license the installed product
About the FactoryTalk View documentation
The FactoryTalk View documentation set includes the following documents.
FactoryTalk View ME Installation Guide Available in PDF format:
• On the FactoryTalk View installation DVD
• From the Help menu in FactoryTalk View Studio
•
From the Rockwell Automation® Literature Library (publication
FactoryTalk View ME User’s Guide Provides comprehensive information about designing and developing
FactoryTalk View ME applications.
Available in PDF format:
• On the FactoryTalk View installation DVD
• From the Help menu in FactoryTalk View Studio
• From the Rockwell Automation Literature Library (publication VIEWME-
UM004)
Release Notes Provides the latest information about updates and program features.
Available in HTML format:
• On the FactoryTalk View installation DVD
• On the installation Welcome page
• From the Help menu in FactoryTalk View Studio
From the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download
•
Preface
Help Provides procedures and reference information.
MobileView Tethered Operator Terminal User Manual Describes how to install and operate the MobileView™ Tethered Operator
PanelView Plus 7 Standard Terminals User Manual Describes how to install, configure, and use FactoryTalk View ME on
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Available in HTML format:
• From the Help menu in FactoryTalk View Studio
• From editors and dialog boxes used to develop FactoryTalk View ME
applications.
terminal.
Download from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library,
PanelView™ Plus 7 Standard terminals.
Download from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library,
MobileView
PanelView
Documents
Descriptions
Plus 7 Performance Terminals User Manual (publication 2711P-UM008)
Plus 6 Terminals User Manual (publication 2711P-UM006)
System Security Features (publication SECURE-UM001)
Security Design Guidelines (publication SECURE-RM001)
Application Technique (publication SECURE-AT001).
PanelView Plus 7 Performance Terminals User Manual Describes how to install, configure, and use FactoryTalk View ME on
PanelView Plus 7 Performance terminals.
Download from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library,
PanelView Plus 6 Terminals User Manual Describes how to install, configure, and use FactoryTalk View ME on
PanelView Plus 6 terminals.
Download from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library,
Configure System Security Features Provides configuration instructions in these areas:
• Infrastructure components
• FactoryTalk components
• FactoryTalk Security policies
• FactoryTalk AssetCentre features
Additionally security checklists are included to assist in performing
security assessments.
Download from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library,
System Security Design Guidelines Provides guidance in these areas:
• System security
• Networks and communications security
• Control system hardening
• User access management
• Control system monitoring
• Device disposal
Download from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library,
PanelView
PanelView
Configure
System
CIP Security Application Technique Details how to implement CIP Security in production systems.
Download from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library,
CIP Security
Legal Notices
Rockwell Automation publishes legal notices, such as privacy policies, license agreements, trademark disclosures,
and other terms and conditions on the Legal Notices
End User License Agreement (EULA)
You can view the Rockwell Automation End User License Agreement (EULA) by opening the license.rtf file located in
your product's install folder on your hard drive.
The default location of this file is:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Rockwell\license.rtf.
Open Source Software Licenses
The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under one or more open source
licenses.
page of the Rockwell Automation website.
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Component
Copyright
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You can view a full list of all open source software used in this product and their corresponding licenses by opening
the index.html file located your product's OPENSOURCE folder on your hard drive.
The default location of this file is:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Rockwell\Help\<product name>\Release
Notes\OPENSOURCE\index.htm
You may obtain Corresponding Source code for open source packages included in this product from their respective
project web site(s). Alternatively, you may obtain complete Corresponding Source code by contacting Rockwell
Automation via the Contact form on the Rockwell Automation website:
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/about-us/contact/contact.page
. Please include "Open Source" as part of
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Commercial Software Licenses
This software also includes these commercially licensed software components:
Symbol Factory 3.0 License Copyright Software Toolbox, Inc. 1996-2020
Stingray 12.2 License Copyright 2017, Rogue Wave Software, Inc.
Farpoint Datagrid 3.0.0 License Portions Copyright © GrapeCity, Inc. 1987-2018.
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Software
Description
FactoryTalk Services Platform
FactoryTalk Services Platform provides a set of common services (such as
FactoryTalk Services Platform is installed automatically.
managing, and securing multiple applications.
and error messages generated throughout a FactoryTalk system.
Chapter 1
FactoryTalk View ME system basics
This chapter describes:
• What FactoryTalk View ME is
• FactoryTalk View ME software package
• FactoryTalk View installation DVD
• Methods of contacting Rockwell Automation Technical Support
What is FactoryTalk View ME?
FactoryTalk® View Machine Edition (ME) software is a versatile HMI application that provides a dedicated and
powerful solution for machine-level operator interface devices. As an integral element of the Rockwell Automation
visualization solution, FactoryTalk View ME provides superior graphics, run-time user management, language
switching, and faster commissioning time through a common development environment.
FactoryTalk View ME allows for a consistent operator interface across multiple platforms, including PanelView Plus
and Windows desktop solutions and consists of:
• FactoryTalk View Studio. Configuration software for developing and testing HMI applications.
• FactoryTalk View ME Station. A traditional stand-alone HMI solution that provides an integrated operator
interface that runs the same HMI application on PanelView Plus 7, PanelView Plus 6, MobileView terminal,
Rockwell Automation Industrial Computers, or other industrial PC.
FactoryTalk View ME software package
In addition to FactoryTalk View Studio for Machine Edition and FactoryTalk View ME Station, the FactoryTalk View
ME software package also includes:
diagnostic messages, health monitoring services, and access to real-time data)
for all the FactoryTalk products and applications used in a control system.
FactoryTalk Administration Console FactoryTalk Administration Console is a stand-alone tool for developing,
FactoryTalk Diagnostics FactoryTalk Diagnostics collects and provides access to activity, status, warning,
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Software
Description
FactoryTalk Activation Manager All FactoryTalk View software must be activated using FactoryTalk Activation
FactoryTalk View.
communications software for FactoryTalk View applications.
Automation software by announcing new versions and patch roll-ups.
Manager.
FactoryTalk Activation Manager is automatically installed when you install
FactoryTalk Linx FactoryTalk Linx is a communication server built around FactoryTalk technology
to assist in developing and running your FactoryTalk View ME applications.
For communications with Allen-Bradley local and remote devices, particularly
with Logix 5000™ controllers, FactoryTalk Linx is the recommended data
FactoryTalk Updater
Agent
The FactoryTalk Updater utility assists management of installed Rockwell
FactoryTalk View installation DVD
The FactoryTalk View installation DVD provides all the software you need to develop and run local applications
confined to a single computer, or distributed control systems that involve several computers, connected over a
network.
Depending on needs, the architecture of a FactoryTalk View application represents different parts of your plant or
process. To accommodate those requirements, these FactoryTalk View programs are included in this Setup wizard:
• Studio for Machine Edition
• Machine Edition Station for Windows
• Stand-alone ME Transfer Utility
• Stand-alone FactoryTalk Linx Server
• Stand-alone FactoryTalk Directory server
Tip: Additional FactoryTalk View SE applications can also be installed from this Setup
wizard.
Contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support
If you cannot find the answer to your question in the documentation or on the Internet, contact Rockwell
Automation.
Customer Support Telephone — 1.888.382.1583 or 1.440.646.3434
When you call, it is recommended that you be at your computer and ready to provide the following information:
• The product’s serial number and product key, which are printed on the Activation Certificate enclosed with
the product software DVD
• FactoryTalk View version number
• FactoryTalk Services Platform version number
• FactoryTalk Linx or RSLinx Classic version number
• The type of hardware you are using
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• The names of other Rockwell Automation products installed on the computer
• The exact wording of any messages shown on the computer
• A description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred
• A description of how you tried to solve the problem
To view the list of installed add-ons and updates
1. In FactoryTalk View Studio, select Help > About FactoryTalk View Studio.
2. To view the list of installed add-ons, click Add-Ons.
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