Uploading from a panelview 550 to a laptop

[hodgie_2k]

hello

i am having problems uploading from a panelview 550 to my laptop just as a back-up for the program

RSlinx wont pick it up and i've tried it directly with no joy

i've been through the configurations and everything seems in order

can anyone give me any pointers?

cheers

 

[sthompson]

hello

i am having problems uploading from a panelview 550 to my laptop just as a back-up for the program

RSlinx wont pick it up and i've tried it directly with no joy

i've been through the configurations and everything seems in order

can anyone give me any pointers?

cheers

Are you using a Laptop with a real Serial Port?

I am going by memory here, but first off you need a straight through Serial Cable. Set up RSLinx for RS232 DF1. The click Configure, make sure you select SLC-CH0/Micro/PanelView for Device. Then connect your Serial Cable, and do an Autoconfigure.

If you are using a USB to Serial Converter. The above might not work, and someone else will have to try and help you.

Stu.....

 

[Mickey]

Please provide the forum with the complete catalog number of your PanelView.
For the most accurate help.

What driver(s) have you tried? What cable are you using? Does your laptop have a real serial port?

 

[sthompson]

Here is the link to the Serial Cable information.

http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/2711-in037_-en-p.pdf

Stu....

 

[hodgie_2k]

cheers again Stu i don't have the right cable all i have is a 1747-CP3 which i use on the PLC

the terminal info is

Boot: V02.06
Firmware: V04.20
Hardware: HWCFG KP P0.232 P1. DH+ SS5.5

 

[sthompson]

cheers again Stu i don't have the right cable all i have is a 1747-CP3 which i use on the PLC

the terminal info is

Boot: V02.06
Firmware: V04.20
Hardware: HWCFG KP P0.232 P1. DH+ SS5.5

Unfortunately, the 1747-CP3 is a Crossover Cable. See Link;

http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/1747-in518_-en-p.pdf

I believe we covered this in another thread, but just to be sure. Does your Laptop have a real Hardware Serial Port?

Stu......

 

[hodgie_2k]

yes it has a real serial port i think i might have to make up the cable as it is going to cost £88.30 for the ready made cable

 

[sthompson]

yes it has a real serial port i think i might have to make up the cable as it is going to cost £88.30 for the ready made cable

I usually make up my own Serial Cables. The Solder Cup Connectors are relatively cheap, as is the Shielded Cable. If you are going to be making Cables up fairly regularly, Crimp Pins and a Crimper are a good investment. The Crimpers are fairly dear, but it is a onetime investment.

For the PanelView Cable, 2, 3, and 5 might be enough. I think that is all ours has in it, but I don't have it handy to check.

Stu...

 

[Mickey]

cheers again Stu i don't have the right cable all i have is a 1747-CP3 which i use on the PLC

the terminal info is

Boot: V02.06
Firmware: V04.20
Hardware: HWCFG KP P0.232 P1. DH+ SS5.5

That's not the catalog number , can you post it here? (e.g. 2711-B5A8 or something like that)

 

[hodgie_2k]

sorry i'm on nights the cat number is 2711-K5A8L1

 

[Ken Roach]

Thanks for posting those details. The serial port on your PanelView terminal is for upload/download or for use as a serial printer port.

If the port is configured for printing, you have to get into the terminal's configuration screens to set the port back to upload/download functionality. Unless there was actually a printer connected to it, it's likely that the port is still its default upload/download mode.

The serial ports on PanelView Standard terminals are called "DCE" type ports, so you can connect to them with a bog-standard RS-232 straight-through serial port.

I usually just carry the 1756-CP3 cable plus a "null modem adapter" that switches the pin assignments (most notably Pins 2 and 3 ) back.

The Autoconfigure feature usually works fine with the DF1 Full Duplex serial driver and a PanelView, but you may wish to try the default settings for the PanelView, which are the same as for SLC-500 controllers: 19200 baud, 8/N/A framing, CRC error checking, and SLC/Micro/PanelView device type.

 

[1grand6]

Same issue but...

The joy's of A/B! I am having the same issue with a 550PV
Model # 2711-K5A5 that is connected to an AIC module and a link coupler to a 1394 servo controller. The PV has only a 232 port. Tried every cable known, configuration, etc. Checked printer port, blah blah and still nothing. The screen is configured for node 2. Tried auto config nothing...RS Linx will not see it. Anything else? Should just need to change the station to 2 and auto config. right????

 

[Mickey]

The joy's of A/B! I am having the same issue with a 550PV
Model # 2711-K5A5 that is connected to an AIC module and a link coupler to a 1394 servo controller. The PV has only a 232 port. Tried every cable known, configuration, etc. Checked printer port, blah blah and still nothing. The screen is configured for node 2. Tried auto config nothing...RS Linx will not see it. Anything else? Should just need to change the station to 2 and auto config. right????

Your PV supports DH485 protocol. You will have to use the 1747-PIC/AIC+ driver in RSLinx. You need a real serial port on your PC to use this driver with a straight thru cable to connect directly to the PV. If you don't have a real serial port then the 1747-UIC ( USB to DH485 converter) is another option. Or a memory card.

 

[OkiePC]

. . .Or a memory card.

This is always my favorite option for Panelview standard terminals unless they're on Ethernet. There are a few steps required, but it works for any PV standard (550 and up) no matter the communication.

One memory card holds all the Panelview Standard prgrams for about 16 different units in our plant. We have them on DH485, DH+, serial, RIO and ethernet, but I use the same method to update any of them.

I do the editing on my desktop and save it as a .pva "Panelview Terminal" file. Then I get it to the laptop using my thumbdrive. From there I drag and drop it onto the ATA type PCMCIA memory card, carry it to the machine, go to the config screen, and restore it to the Panelview.

It's also faster than even ethernet transfers in my experience, and much faster than serial.

You can also use the config screen to "save to" the memory card to get a copy of the existing program, and reverse the steps I listed to get it back to the office for editing or safekeeping.

All you need is an ATA type memory card and a PC with a PCMCIA slot. (That link was the first one I Googled, not necessarily the cheapest or the best).

The other benefit is that you can teach any technician how to restore an application to a replacement panelview without using that fancy dern 'puter...

 

[1grand6]

550

I do have a real serial port..what are you try to say? LOL I will try the pic driver again with a straight thru cable, when I config. should I put 2 as the station or will RSWho see it anyway? I believe RS should see anything that's on the network.
Thanks!