Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 237)

Chapter
11
Publication 2706-817
Validating Applications and
Transferring Files
This chapter covers the following topics:
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Helpful hints
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Validating applications
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Transfer utilities
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Downloading an application to a terminal
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Downloading to a DOS file
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Downloading time/date to Real Time Clock
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Uploading an application from a terminal
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Uploading the Historical Event Stack
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Using the MessageView File Transfer Utility
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Terminal upgrade.
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MessageBuilder applications are normally saved to MBA files.
The MBA file is translated and saved as an MVA file during the
download process, whether to a MessageView terminal or to a
DOS file.
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Applications are validated (checked for errors) during the
download process. It is also helpful to validate applications as
part of the creation process, and correct any errors before trying
to download.
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An application can be downloaded only to a terminal it is
designed for. However MessageBuilder software can reconfigure
an application for another type of terminal. See Page 10–3.
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Transferring applications between a computer and MessageView
Terminal using an RS-232 connection requires the
INTERCHANGE DF1 driver. This driver was installed as part of
the MessageBuilder software installation.
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See the MessageView Operator Terminals user manual on how to
connect the computer and with a MessageView 421 terminal’s
RS–232 port.
Helpful Hints