13 HMI Communications Setup Procedure
13.3 Copy PLC Design to Runtime
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13.3
Copy PLC Design to Runtime
1. Select Start
→
Programs
→
Rockwell Software
→
FactoryTalk View
→
FactoryTalk View Studio (Version 6.1 or newer)
2. Highlight “View Machine Edition”, and press [Continue].
3.a.If the HMI Customization option was purchased, select the existing
Application Name that was re-stored from the MLX200_HMI.apa file,
and press [Open].
3.b.If the HMI Customization option was not purchased, select the New
Tab, enter any Application Name (MLX200_test), and press [Create].
4. Under the Explorer window, in the Application tab, find “RSLinx
Enterprises” and expand. Double click on “Communications Setup”.
5. When prompted select “Create a new configuration”, and press
[Finish].
6. At Device Shortcuts, press [Add], and name it “AX”.
7. Maximize the FactoryTalk View Studio screen to see all details.
8. On the right window, Design (Local), browse until the correct PLC
Processor is found.
9. Verify that the Control Module name shown matches the name shown
in RSLogix. If it doesn't, right-click on the Control Module and change
the name.
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