princedx said:
Panelview component and RSlogix 5000
You have been warned about the limitations of using PanelView Component terminals with Logix PACs. Unless you are trying to "cost effectively" display very limited data, at a relatively slow rate from the Logix controller, I would advise against marrying these two.
I would also not advise this setup as the best way to learn about PanelView Component terminal programming for the first time.
If this is the hardware you have to use for a project then here are some useful links from the AB Knowledgebase related to some general limits, and info on setting up the tag mapping you require...
50663 - PanelView Component Recommended Runtime Limitation for Customer Applications
Access Level: Everyone
70216 - PanelView Component Design Considerations
Access Level: Everyone
55209 - Connecting the PanelView Component to a ControlLogix or CompactLogix using a serial protocol
Access Level: Everyone
The attached excel spreadsheet in 55209 will outline the settings and addressing schema used to configure a PanelView Component terminal with a Logix controller.
princedx said:
...what software i should use between Panelview component emulator and Panelview component designstation ?...
As you appear to be new to programming PanelView Component (PVc) terminals, here's a rundown on the programming options...
508183 - Programming a PanelView Component
Access Level: Everyone
The Emulator is basically only for test viewing and navigating your application's screens. There is no option to connect to a controller, emulated or otherwise, to test tag interactions. I would not bother with it at all.
DesignStation can be used to develop applications, however, you can only validate them and then transfer them to the PVc.
You cannot test applications offline.
Applications can only be run on a physical terminal.
So, regardless of using RSLogix 5000 Emulate, you have no way to test a PVc application for proper tag updates with a Logix controller.
For small low budget applications, a PVc and Micro800 or MicroLogix may be sufficient. For a Logix based platform, you should do as advised and try to get at least a PanelView Plus, or better still a newer PanelView 6 Plus. If you are only doing this as a training exercise, and have a choice, within budget, then I would strongly advise this route.
I've never liked the PVc's, and have often referred to them as a "poor man's HMI". They're just slightly sub-standard in my opinion.
Regards,
George