GE QuickPanel+, User Manual

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2.3.2 Initial Configuration
When you first start up the QuickPanel + , a few configuration steps are necessary.
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To configure the QuickPanel +
1. Tap Start , point to Settings , then tap Control Panel .
2.
From the Control Panel, double-tap Date and Time to configure the system clock.
3. From the Control Panel, double-tap
System
to configure a Network Device Name.
Many applications, including Proficy Historian, require a unique Device Name.
Attention
It is recommended to set a unique Device Name for
the QuickPanel
+ to avoid future conflicts.
4.
From the Control Panel, double-tap Network and Dial-up Connections to
configure network settings.
5. Run the Backup Utility to save the settings.
2.4 Runtime Setup
To download an application to a QuickPanel + Operator Interface, set up a data link
between the unit and your development workstation. Refer to the section Ethernet for
IC755CxW07CDx and IC755CxSxxCDx , and the Proficy Machine Edition (PME) online
help, Downloading a Machine Edition Project .
2.5 Firmware Updates
Update the unit to the most recent released version of the firmware with the latest feature
upgrades and issues addressed. Firmware updates for the QuickPanel
+ are available on the
Support website .
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