Uploading Panelview

[Kiwikev 0]

Hi Gang Hope you can help, I have to replace an old PV1400 and want to upload the existing software using PB32 and then convert to RSView Studio for the replacement PV+1250. The PV1400 has a cable connected to the rear of it that is a serial connection (25pin to 25 pin) and the client had an interface cable (25 to 9 pin) I have tried to connect by turning the key at the rear of the unit - this goes into configuration mode, then checking the Serial connection is set to Upload/download, then selecting Upload/Download mode, then I have tried the DF1 connection in Linx - but can't see anything, I then tried the internal DF1 connection to Com 1 with PB32 and got no response (check PV not set to printer error). The PV is connected to a SLC5/03 using a 1747 - SN on a remote rack. Can anyone help please? Kevin Edited 22 May 2006 by Kiwikev

[Sergei Troizky 26]

Verify the cable- it must be "straight", not crosslinked null-modem cable.

[Kiwikev 0]

Hi Sergei The cable is a proper AB one

[Smoke 0]

This might be the cable you need. Dont use linx just serial.

[Kiwikev 0]

Thanx Smoke Will get the old soldering iron out and give it a go. Kev

[Kiwikev 0]

Have checked the cable - works - thanks again Smoke, unfortunately the Panelbuilder 32 doesn't, have had to use an old DOS software configuration package, now I have to figure out how to convert this file to RSView Studio - it never ends Kevin This job would be great but for the customers!

[Ken Roach 194]

From your description, you have either a PanelView 1200 Classic or a PanelView 1400e. The PanelView 1400 Standard terminal (I know, it's a subtle but important difference!) works just like the PV550/600/900/1000 do, using PanelBuilder32. The DOS package you probably used is PanelBuilder for DOS, which quite properly was used to configure PanelView 1200 terminals in their heyday about 12 years ago. You're actually going to have to open up that PanelView 1200 file in "PanelBuilder 1400e" software before you can convert and save it as "1400e" style, then import it into RSView Studio. That's a step that you should get somebody who already has the software owned and installed to do. Next you're going to overcome the hurdles of converting a 1200 Classic RIO project to PV+. I strongly recommend also converting to another communications protocol if at all possible. The RIO conversion works, and I am personally very good at it, but I don't recommend it for beginners or casual users.

[Kiwikev 0]

Thanks Ken - I was thinking that I would have to go that way, typical - when I was quoting this job I was unreliably informed that PB32 would do the job and was 90% successful at the conversion, so on that premise I have done a fixed price quote using a PV+1250 with the RIO unit. Might just be as easy to rewrite the project - there are only 5 or 6 screens. Never mind might have to book the last 2 days to training!! Just need to get on to Rockwell to replace our missing DVD6 from the integration pack. Thanks again for all the help Kevin