Allen Bradley / Rockwell

Articles on configuring PanelView panels with PanelBuilder32 and FactoryTalk View ME.

Allen Bradley PanelView displays are the HMI standard in Rockwell controller installations. The software has evolved from PanelBuilder32 (for PanelView 300/550/900/1000) to FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (for PanelView Plus and Plus 7).

PanelBuilder32 (V3.82) is dedicated software for the original PanelView panels, with DH485, DH+ and DF1 communication. FactoryTalk View ME extends capabilities with EtherNet/IP, RSLinx Enterprise, macros, Data Logs, alarms, user security and ActiveX controls. It also allows simulation on PC with RSLogix Emulate 5000.

Here you will find everything from basic communication setup and project backup, to advanced examples of Data Logs, alarms, PlaceHolders, language switching, and firmware updates on PanelView Plus.

PanelBuilder32

PanelView Backup with PanelBuilder32
PanelBuilder32 — Communications Setup
PanelBuilder32 — Tag Editor
PV550 Communication with PLC5-30 on DH+ Network

FactoryTalk View ME

RSLogixEmulate 5000 Configuration with FactoryTalk View ME
RSLinx Enterprise Configuration in FactoryTalk View ME
KEPServer Enterprise Configuration with PLC S7-1200 (Ethernet)
User and Security Configuration in FactoryTalk View ME
Global Connections Date and Time Configuration
Macro Configuration in FactoryTalk View ME
Data Log Configuration in FactoryTalk View ME
PlaceHolders and Parameters Configuration
Information Messages Configuration
Alarm Configuration in FactoryTalk View ME
ActiveX Controls Configuration (WMP)
Language Switching Configuration in PanelView Plus
Updating Firmware on PanelView Plus 600