Rockwell Automation Publication 2711P-UM006A-EN-P - November 2010
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Configuration Mode
Chapter
4
Startup Options
You can specify what action the terminal takes on startup or a reset.
Disable FactoryTalk View ME Station Software on Startup
FactoryTalk View ME Station is typically disabled on startup for terminals with
extended features, allowing the desktop to launch. The desktop can also be
launched from FactoryTalk View ME Station by pressing the Exit button on the
Configuration mode dialog.
Follow these steps to disable FactoryTalk View ME Station on startup so that the
desktop can launch.
1.
Select Terminal Settings>Startup Options.
2.
Press the On Startup button until ‘Do not start FactoryTalk View ME’ is
selected.
3.
Press OK.
This Start-up Option
Performs This Action
Typical System
Do not start FactoryTalk
View ME Station
Launches the Windows Explorer desktop on
startup.
Open
Go to Configuration Mode
Launches FactoryTalk View ME Station
Configuration mode on startup. This is the initial,
factory default setting.
Closed
Run Current Application
Runs the FactoryTalk View ME application
loaded in the terminal on startup.
Closed
IMPORTANT
When desktop access is restricted, the startup option must be set to Run
Current Application or Go to Configuration Mode (default). Refer to
for details on how to disable desktop access.
TIP
When disabling FactoryTalk View ME Station, desktop access must be
set to allow or your will receive a warning. Refer to
for details.
