Rockwell Automation 2706-M1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 HARDWARE MANUAL - Manual (Page 24)

Chapter
3
Publication 2706–816
Front Panel Editor
This chapter covers the following topics:
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Functions of the Front Panel Editor (FPE)
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Accessing the Front Panel Editor
•
“Change Port To:” menu item
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Selecting a Language
•
Serial Communication
•
Preset Operations
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Terminal Setup
•
Self Tests
•
Historical Event Stack
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Date/ Time.
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System Status
Terminal configuration settings can be set from the terminal Front
Panel Editor (with some restrictions) or from the MessageBuilder
software when creating the application. You may change the
terminal’s settings, or leave them as they are. The settings remain in
effect even if the terminal is shut down or reset. When an application
is downloaded, its settings override any changes made with the FPE
for the last application.
The Front Panel Editor allows you to perform the following tasks:
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switch between communicating with a computer and receiving
input from an auxiliary ASCII device
•
select a language for the Front Panel Editor and terminal
messages (not including application messages)
•
view and change communication settings
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change the type of values sent to the PLC on power–up or restart
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adjust brightness of the display
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set startup and background messages
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change the flash rate of characters, graphics etc. in messages
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run debug or simulate mode
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enable/disable password entry
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run Self Diagnostic tests
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change a 2706-M1D terminal from ASCII triggered device to a
slave device, and back
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view or clear the Historical Event Stack
•
set time and date.
Functions of the Front
Panel Editor (FPE)