PanelView Plus

PanelView Plus – .MER Runtime: Unable to load ActiveX control, Newer version required (qa230214)

Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/14/23: A reader recently asked why he's getting this error on his PanelView Plus: “Unable to load ActiveX control. Cause: Newer file version of ActiveX control required,” and I share my thoughts on that in today's Automation Q&A. NOTE: You'll find the...

Migrate / Convert – ViewME (Machine Edition) to ViewSE (Site Edition) (T005)

In this edition of Automation Tech Tips I walk through how to migrate FactoryTalk View Machine Edition entire projects (or just components) into FactoryTalk View Site Edition. Note: If you need help learning to use the PanelView Plus or ViewSE, check out my Five-Star rated online courses here. They come...

PanelView Plus – .MER Runtime: Terminal Cannot Find File? (qa230131)

Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 01/31/23: Recently a community member ran into an issue with a newly purchased machine where the PanelView Plus was showing an error that it could not find the .MER Runtime file, and I share my thoughts on what might be happening...

PanelView Plus – Firmware: “Your PanelView Plus Firmware May Be Corrupt…” (qa230125)

Automation Q & A for 01/25/23: I was asked by a member of our community recently what he should do now that his PanelView Plus 600 is booting up to an error like, "Your PanelView Plus Firmware May Be Corrupt," and I discuss the answer that question in today's Automation...

PanelView Plus – Trends: Where’s My Data?? (M5E33)

I discuss a reader's question about why his historical data may be missing from his Trend in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 731760739 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 33 Show Notes: Episode Links: - Article and Discussion: https://theautomationblog.com/insights-inbox-how-do-i-make-a-panelview-plus-trend-historical/ Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part of our community to take...

PanelView Plus – Datalogs – Running More Than One? (M5E32)

I discuss a reader's question about if you can have multiple DataLogs running at the same time in a PanelView Plus in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 731751558 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 32 Show Notes: Episode Links: - Article and Discussion: https://theautomationblog.com/insights-inbox-how-do-i-make-a-panelview-plus-trend-historical/ Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part...

What’s New In FactoryTalk View Machine Edition v13

Rockwell recently released version 13.00 of FactoryTalk View Machine Edition, and below I'll summarize the new and enhanced features, as well as corrected anomalies: New Features and Enhancements: Cross Reference The Cross Reference form now includes the ability to search on object names. Image Object Animation A long request feature, ViewME v13...

FTLinx, RSLinx Enterprise – DH+ / Data Highway Plus Timeouts (Q&A)

In this edition of "Community Q & A" (formerly "Insight's Inbox",) I discuss with one of our community members at automation.locals.com what might be causing one of his Data Highway Plus devices to keep timing out. Note: To see a list of all our Data Highway Plus videos and articles,...

PanelView Plus – Error on Replacement Unit: Kepware Drivers Missing

In this edition of "Community Q & A" (formerly "Insight's Inbox",) I discuss with one of our community members at https://automation.locals.com what might be causing the issue he is having with his replacement PanelView Plus. Community Question: Our PanelView Plus 600 went bad, so in it's place we installed a PanelView...

View Studio Machine Edition – Editing Projects, Applications, Runtimes

The PanelView Plus from Rockwell Automation was released back in 2003, and over the years countless thousands have been installed in applications across the world. And like with any HMI, over time many End Users find they want to make changes to the project running on their PanelView Plus, but...

FTLinx, RSLinx Enterprise, ViewME – DH+ / Data Highway Plus to ControlLogix, SLC-5/04, & PLC-5 (S35)

In this week's episode of The Automation Show, I cover how to use View Studio to create and download a PanelView Plus program to read data from a ControlLogix, SLC-5/04 and PLC-5 over a Data Highway Plus network: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The...

FTLinx, RSLinx Enterprise, ViewME – DH-485 to CompactLogix, SLC-500, and MicroLogix (S31)

In this week's episode of The Automation Show, I'll walk through how to use View Studio Machine Edition to create a PanelView Plus project to communicate with PLCs over DH-485: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 31 Show Notes: Support our site...

Seven things you need to know about the PanelView Plus

I still run into new users who need to support and program the Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus HMI, even though it was released over a decade ago. So for everyone out there who's in the same position, today I'll share with you the seven essential things you need to know about...

Firmware – How to Find and Download A-B PLC, PAC, and HMI Firmware in 2018

In today's article I walk you through how to find and download Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller and HMI Firmware. Step 1) Open you web browser and go to www.ab.com: Step 2) Then click on "Compatibility and Downloads": Step 3) Now you can perform a text search for your product as I do below...

Firmware – How to Find and Download A-B PLC, PAC, and HMI Firmware in 2018 (M4E48)

In this episode I show you how to quickly find and download Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Firmware for PLCs, PACs, and HMIs (Episode 48 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) [vimeo 468372554 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here,...

View Studio – Error: Tag Database Not Found (M4E46)

In this episode I discuss the new "Tag Database Not Found" error you get when you try to open a project created in v10 of ViewStudio Machine Edition (Episode 46 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) [vimeo 468372250 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check...

View Studio – Error: Runtime Creation in v10 (M4E45)

In this episode I discuss the new error message popup when you create a runtime for a pre-10 version of ViewStudio (Episode 45 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) [vimeo 468372063 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which...

PanelView Plus – Changing Screen Saver Image (3.0 to 5.1)

In Today's article I'll walk you through how to change the Screen Saver Image used on the original PanelView Plus (old models without Windows CE desktop access) Part 1: Enable the Screen Saver Image on your PanelView Plus Step 1) From the PanelView Plus Configuration Menu, choose Terminal Settings: Step 2) Next select...

PanelView Plus – Changing Screen Saver Image (3.0 to 5.1) (M4E40)

In this episode I show you how to change the Screen Saver image used on the original PanelView Plus versions 3-5.1 (Episode 40 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) UPDATE: See new information here [vimeo 468368879 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video...

PanelView Plus 7, 6, CE – Changing Screen Saver Image (M4E39)

In this episode I walk you through how to change the Screen Saver Image used on the PanelView Plus 7, 6, and CE (Episode 39 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) [vimeo 468368548 w=640 h=360] If you've found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1...