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13 HMI Communications Setup Procedure
13.1 Version Note
13 HMI Communications Setup Procedure
13.1
Version Note
The processes described in chapter 13 apply to MLX200 software
versions prior to 1.3. Software versions 1.3 and later include the APA file
which allows the customer / user to easily customize and integrate this file
using FactoryTalk View. Instructions on using the APA file are not provided
as this is common practice when using Rockwell solutions.
13.2
Configuring Factory Talk Administration Console
1. Factory Talk ME station requires a few configuration steps to display
the MLX HMI correctly. Before you can run the HMI runtime file, you
need to confirm that the PLC is visible to all Rockwell Tools.
2. Select
Start -> Programs -> Rockwell Software -> Factory Talk
Administration Console
.
3. Select the “Local” directory and press [OK].
Fig. 13-1: FT Administration Console Directory
4. After, the FactoryTalk Administration Console Explorer opens, select
the Communications tab at the bottom of the screen.
a) If the PLC has not been configured on the local computer,
you will a screen like
.
Fig. 13-2: FT Administration Console Explorer
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