Rockwell Automation 2711 PanelBuilder Software Getting Started - Manual (Page 37)

4–3 Creating the Sample Application
Publication 2711-6.2
To open a new application file:
1. Choose New from the File menu or click on the tool bar.
The New Application dialog opens.
2. In the Application Name box, type Getting Started.
3. In the Project Name box, type:
– GSRIO for a Remote I/O application
– GS for a DH-485 or DH+ application
The project will contain tags and device information.
4. In the Terminal Name box, type PV550, PV600, PV900 or
PV1400. This name identifies the terminal to the project.
5. Choose a specific PanelView terminal by selecting:
– PV550, PV600, PV900M (Monochrome), PV900C (Color),
PV1400 in the PV Type box
– Keypad or Touch
– Catalog Number and Firmware Version of terminal
The Ports area shows the communication port(s) and protocol(s)
of the selected terminal.
Type Getting Started
Type GSRIO or GS
Type PV550, PV600, PV900 or PV1400
Select PV550, PV600,
PV900M, PV900C, PV1400
Select Catalog No. of a Remote I/O, DH+ or DH-485 Terminal
Communication port and
protocol of selected terminal
Select Keypad or Touch
6. Click the OK button.
The application file window opens showing the name of the
application and the selected terminal type. Because the file does
not contain any screens the Screens box is empty.
Application Name
Opening a New Application