Rockwell Automation 2706-MB1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 SOFTWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 254)

11–18 Validating Applications and Transferring Files
Publication 2706-817
Allen-Bradley may send a new version of MessageView terminal
firmware to registered users. For most efficient terminal operation,
upgrade the firmware in each of your terminals as soon as possible.
Before upgrading the terminal: 111
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DF1 INTERCHANGE communication driver must be installed
and loaded on the computer, see Page 2–3.
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Driver communication parameters must be checked using the
Workstation Setup command on the File menu. See Page 2–7.
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Cable connections must be correct. See the MessageView
Terminal User Manual (Publication 2706-816) for details.
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The MessageView terminal must have its RS-232 port set to
MessageBuilder communication parameters. See Page 5–3 for
an example of how to switch settings.
To install a firmware upgrade in a MessageView terminal:
1. Choose Upgrade Terminal on the File menu. A dialog warns that
the current application will be erased from the terminal.
2. Select Yes. Downloading begins. MessageBuilder software
displays the progress of the download.
Note: The application resident in the terminal was erased as soon
as the Firmware Download started. Even if the download is
cancelled, the application is gone. If the terminal is switched to
Run mode, its startup self-tests will report that there is no valid
application.
3. Download an application, see Page 11–6.
Terminal Upgrade