Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL User Manual

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Validating Applications and Transferring Files

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4. Select Clear Historical Event Stack after successful upload if

you want the HE Stack file in the terminal to be cleared.

Note: If the HE Stack file becomes full, a warning message
informs the terminal operator that it is full. After this message is
acknowledged, the operator may use the Front Panel Editor to
clear the file. If the file is not cleared the oldest messages are
overwritten as new messages are added.

5. If more than one of the computer COM ports is configured with a

DF1 driver, specify which port to use. Select the Setup button.
The DF1 Setup dialog opens with the available INTERCHANGE
ports. Select a port and close the dialog.

6. Select OK to start the upload. MessageBuilder displays its

progress. The terminal remains in run mode during the upload.

Note: If the HE Stack file in the terminal is empty, the message
“Terminal has no file available” appears in the Status bar.

When the upload is complete, you are returned to the Message Editor
Table View.

Note: Error messages may appear during this upload. See Appendix
E for a list of error messages and how to correct the problems.