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SUPPLEMENT A TO THE VIEW : VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 MAY 2001

VIEWI N S I D E FEATURESDirect comments to:

The VIEW, Managing Editor – I. TimmRockwell Automation1201 South 2nd StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204USA

[email protected]

A product information and selection publicationfor customers and those interested in visualizationhardware and software.

3 > NEW – RSView Machine EditionYou can have it all – with the new series of HMI software supporting the ViewAnyWare strategy.

5 > NEW – InView Message DisplaysAddressing the need for plant-wide communications, these displays deliver the 3 R’s.

8 > NEW – PanelView with EtherNet/IPEtherNet/IP for cost-effective communications betweenmanufacturing and corporate operations.

10 > NEW – Industrial Computer EnhancementsNew enhancements mean increased versatility for your HMI solutions.

11 > RSView32 Active Display + Windows 2000Terminal ServicesGet improved security, productivity, costs, and flexibility with RSView32 updates.

12 > MobileView Portable HMI Getting portable and going WIRELESS for increased safety, increased productivity, and reduced costs.

14 > RSView Supervisory EditionHMI software for supervisory-level control supporting multi-server and client applications.

15 > Pro Performance MonitorsA cost-effective intelligent HMI solution.

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The VIEW | Supplement A | 3

Enhance Your View with RSView Machine Edition

You want better, more reliable control of your plant operations.You want a system that isflexible and scalable, yet easyto learn. You want a cohesive

solution that works with existing and future equipment. You want tomaximize performance and improveproductivity. You want to lower yourtotal cost of ownership.

You can have it all! Rockwell Softwarehas developed the RSView EnterpriseSeries, a new line of HMI softwareproducts that supports theViewAnyWare strategy. This series willprovide you with a scalable andunified suite of monitoring and controlsolutions for virtually anywhere in yourenterprise. The first product releasefrom this new series is RSViewMachine Edition.

RSView Machine Edition has beendeveloped on Rockwell Software’snew, scalable architecture, to addressthe growing customer demand for anHMI solution that provides moreflexibility and scalability than found in traditional machine-level HMIproducts.

RSView Machine Edition is a machine-level HMI that supports both open and embedded operatorinterface solutions formonitoring and controllingindividual machines or smallprocesses. RSView MachineEdition allows for aconsistent operator interfaceacross multiple platforms,including MicrosoftWindows CE and Windows2000 solutions.

Components of this exciting, new HMI are a PC-based development tool called RSView Studio, and aseparate runtime system calledRSView ME Station.

Build machine-based projectswith the RSView Studiodevelopment system.The RSView Studio developmentsystem lets you create powerfulgraphic displays that give a visualrepresentation of your process. These displays also allow operators to directly interact with your process.Designed for the Windows 2000operating system, RSView Studioprovides an easy-to-use developmentenvironment to simplify applicationdesign and reduce development time.

Run projects developed withRSView Studio in the RSView ME Station.Flexible runtime choices include theAllen-Bradley RAC6182 Windows CE-based industrial computers andRAC6180 and 6181 Windows 2000platforms. Designed with scalability in mind, RSView Machine Edition will

also run on the next-generationPanelView Plus embedded operatorterminals scheduled for release later this year.

RSView Machine Edition features include:

■ Full-featured Graphics Editor withpowerful editing tools, drawingobjects, and animation capabilities

■ Graphics library with hundreds ofgraphic objects to drag and drop intoyour displays

■ Object Explorer to quickly view thehierarchy of objects on a display

■ Property Panel to easily edit theattributes of single or multiple objects

■ Quick Test Run, which simulatesindividual displays or entire projects

■ Full complement of operator devicesincluding push buttons, selectors,numeric & string entry devices,diagnostic indicators, messagedisplays, numeric & string displays, bar graphs, gauges, and much more

■ Trending to monitor real-time andhistorical data

■ Data Logging to log tag values that can be displayed in the historical trend object

■ Alarming to quickly alert operators toconditions requiring immediate action

■ Security to restrict operator access tospecific displays

■ Expressions to perform mathematicalor logical calculations

■ Support for both OPC and ActiveXtechnologies

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For a full list of features and information on RSView Machine Edition, check out the Rockwell Software Web site at: www.software.rockwell.com.

Get ConnectedOffering preferred connectivity toRockwell Automation products,RSView Machine Edition is the idealproduct to connect to devices such as ControlLogix, PLC-5 and SLCcontrollers.

RSView Machine Edition offers flexiblecommunication options to capture,control and convey plant floor dataincluding both single (point to point)and fully networked connections. Forthe most demanding applications, youcan configure RSView Machine Editionto communicate on multiple networkssimultaneously. Up to four channelsare supported.

Networks supported on the RAC6182industrial computers include Ethernet,DH+, DF1 and DH-485.

On Windows 2000 platforms, RSViewMachine Edition and RSLinx provide apowerful combination of connectivityoptions including Ethernet, ControlNet,DH+, DF1 and DH-485.

RSView Machine Edition also supportsOPC standard communicationsallowing connectivity to a wide rangeof Rockwell Automation and third-party devices.

The Enterprise Advantage RSView Machine Edition is one of thetwo components of RSView EnterpriseSeries. Also included in the RSView

Enterprise Series is RSView SupervisoryEdition (see On The Horizon section inthis Supplement). The Enterprise Seriesbridges the gap between machine leveland supervisory level systems to give

users a moreefficient,productive, andcost-efficientsolution at alllevels of theenterprise.Designed forscalability andintegrationbetween machineand supervisorylevels, Enterpriseproducts aredesigned with acommon look, feel,and navigation to

speed development and training timewhile reducing your total cost ofownership.

Invest In Your Future TodayTo order RSView Machine Edition products, please contact your local Rockwell Automation sales office, Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Software distributor.

■ RSView Studio Development Software for Machine Edition 9701-VWSTMENE■ RSView ME Station Runtime for Windows 2000 9701-VWMR075AENE■ RSView ME Station Runtime for RAC6182 Computers 6182-xxxxxA

(a RAC6182 industrial computer option)

4 | Supplement A | The VIEW

The Allen Bradley RAC6182 running RSView Machine Edition

Enhance Your View with RSView Machine Editioncontinued from page 3

Addressing the need for plant-widecommunication,Rockwell Automationintroduces its new line of large formatmessage displays –The Allen-BradleyInView MessageDisplays.

These displays are designed to deliver the

3 R’s – the Right information, to the Right

place, at the Right time. While the 3 R’s are

important, so is the way you deliver the

message. Rockwell Automation understands

that different applications require different solutions,

and InView offers ten different ways to deliver the

message – whether it is process alarming, safety

messages, process or inventory data, or just thanking

the team – an InView display will meet your needs.

While many products can communicate information to

one person about a single process – few can

communicate to many at once. InView products offer 1-

line, 2-line, 3-line, and 4-line displays, in red or tri-color

LEDs for clear and colorful viewing from up to 350 feet.

NEWAllen-Bradley InView Message DisplaysDeliver the 3 R’s


CONVEYOR NO.2350 FT

Viewing Distance

Step 1 – Message EditorThe first step in developing an InView application file is to create the message. This is an easy task with InView Message Software. Within a simple configurationenvironment, you can quickly and easily develop messageswith varying attributes such as:■ Message colors■ Font size and format■ Embedding process variables■ Scrolling

InView’s programming environment allows message categorization, as well as a message center that holds approvedmessage files and their attributes – an easy way to organize your message files.

Step 2 – Message PreviewerThe ability to see your message displayed before downloadlets you address changes to formatting and composition/spelling ahead of time. With the WYSIWYG preview screen,you see exactly how your message will look on the display.

Step 3 – Message DownloadAfter developing and reviewing your message, downloading is just a matterof choosing to download all your messages or just a sub-set of the messagesin your application. Once your messages are downloaded to your display,you’re ready to deliver with the power of R3.

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InView Features■ Easy to use Windows programming environment

■ Red or tri-color LEDs

■ Common hardware platform

■ Supports ActiveX control for use with RSView32

■ Varying font sizing and pixel graphics capabilities

■ Dynamic messaging with the use of embeddedvariables

■ Easy message triggering with the use of onboardmemory

■ Built-in messaging features including scrolling andflashing

■ RS-232/485 serial communications with an optionalexternal ethernet module

InView Message Display Specifications

2706-P42R, 2706-P42C1

2706-P44R, 2706-P44C2

2706-P43R2706-P43C

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2706-P72CN21

2706-P74CN22

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Display Type LED matrix: Red (R) or Tri-Color (C) LED matrix: Red (R) or Tri-Color (C) LED matrix: Tri-Color (C)

Display Size (W x H) 68.1 x 4 in (173.2 x 10.2 cm) 36 x 4.8 in (81.4 x 12.2 cm) 1 36 x 7.2 in (91.4 x 18.3 cm) 1

72 x 4.8 in (182 x 12.2 cm) 2 60 x 7.2 in (152.4 x 18.3 cm) 2

Display Array 120 x 7 pixels 120 x 16 or 240 x 16 pixels 120 x 24 or 200 x 24 pixels

Center to Center Pixel 0.57 in 0.3 in 0.3 inSpacing (Pitch)

Number of Lines 1 1 or 2 1 to 4

Lines of Text/Character 1 line / 4 inches / 20 characters 1 line / 4.8 inches / 121 or 242 1 line / 7.2 inches / 121 or 202

Height/Minimum 2 line / 2.1 inches / 201 or 402 2 line / 3.0 inches / 201 or 332

Characters per Line 3 line / 2.1 inches / 201 or 332

4 line / 1.5 inches / 241 or 402

Character Set Standard and Extended ASCII Standard and Extended ASCII Standard and Extended ASCII

Approximate Viewing 200 ft (60m) 200 ft (60m) 350 ft (100m)Distance

E L E C T R I C A L & E N V I R O N M E N T A L

Input Voltage 120-240V ac; 50/60 Hz 120-240V ac; 50/60 Hz 120-240V ac; 50/60 Hz

Operating Temperature 0 - 50°C (32 to 122°F) 0 - 50°C (32 to 122°F) 0 - 50°C (32 to 122°F)

Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing 5 to 95% noncondensing 5 to 95% noncondensing

Ratings NEMA 12 NEMA 12 NEMA 4, 4X

Certifications ETL, CE marked ETL, CE marked ETL, CE marked

Enclosure Approximate 40 lbs (18 kg) 28 lbs (12.7 kg) or 50 lbs (22.7 kg) 60 lbs (27.2 kg) or 80 lbs (36.3 kg)Weight

Enclosure Dimensions 71.9 x 5.5 x 7.88 in 40.38 x 5.5 x 7.88 in1 42.25 x 6.0 x 13.75 in1

(W x D x H) (182.7 x 13.97 x 20.0 cm) (102.57 x 13.97 x 20.0 cm) (107.32 x 15.24 x 34.93 cm)76.38 x 5.5 x 7.88 in2 66.25 x 6.0 x 13.75 in2

(194.0 x 13.97 x 20.0 cm) (168.28 x 15.24 x 34.93 cm)

1 Available as 3 ft (91.44 cm) enclosure2 Available as 6 ft (182.88 cm) enclosure

For more information about InView Message Displays,point your web browser to www.ab.com/eoi. The VIEW | Supplement A | 7

The Allen-Bradley PanelView Standard operator interface family now offers EtherNet/IP networking capability for a complete Ethernet-for-

automation network with real-timecontrol, device configuration, diagnosticinformation and multi-vendorinteroperability. Available on thePanelView 550, 550T, 600, 600T, 900,1000, and 1400, customers can nowrealize a tighter communication betweenmanufacturing and corporate operations as well as cost-effective plant-widecommunication.

PanelView EtherNet/IPCommunicationsPanelView with EtherNet/IP will support:■ PLC-5E■ SLC 5/05■ ControlLogix processor■ EtherNet/IP interfaces such as

the PLC-5 EtherNet/IP expansion module (1785-ENET)

■ EtherNet/IP Interface (ENI module 1761-NET-ENI)

■ other EtherNet/IP devices.

EtherNet/IP PanelView network addressescan be DHCP/Boot P, DNS, or manuallyconfigured.

PanelView with EtherNet/IP provides users with:■ open EtherNet/IP protocol

■ messaging services and I/O control

■ RJ-45 media connector for 10/100 Mbpstwisted pair

■ 10/100 auto negotiation.

PanelView with EtherNet/IP, as a result,supplies every service that is essential incontrol and device-level networks.

PanelView with EtherNet/IP Terminal FeaturesPanelView operator interface terminals are engineered for maximum performancein space saving flat panel and CRTdesigns. They feature brilliant graphicscapabilities in color, grayscale, andmonochrome displays, with screen sizesranging from 5" to 14", and offer highperformance interface functionalityincluding advanced alarm handling, screensecurity, analog gauges, ATA PC memorycard, local language support, and onlineprinting for more intuitive operator control.

Features include:

Introducing PanelView™ Standard with EtherNet/IP Communications

For more information and availability on PanelView withEtherNet/IP, point your web browser to www.ab.com/eoi orcontact your authorized Rockwell Automation distributor.


■ Keypad, touch only or combination touchscreen and keypad

■ Pixel graphic display in color, grayscaleor monochrome

■ Extensive alarm capabilities to recordand display important data on triggeredalarms

■ Screen security offers controller operator access to application screens

■ ATA PC flash memory card for fastapplication & firmware downloads.

Part of NetLinx ArchitecturePanelView with EtherNet/IP reuses Controland Information Protocol (CIP) for implicit(real-time I/O) and explicit (information)messaging. CIP provides a commonapplication layer between networks,(independent of physical media) enablingseamless routing of CIP messages from

EtherNet/IP to ControlNet or DeviceNet.This diversity opens control andinstallation possibilities that result in superior control capabilities with minimum engineering effort.

Rockwell Automation has embraced the EtherNet/IP technology and is fullycommitted to providing EtherNet/IPproducts on its key platforms andproducts.

Catalog Numbers1

2711-T5A20L1 PanelView 550 Monochrome, Touch Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-B5A20 PanelView 550 Monochrome, Keypad & Touch Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-K5A20 PanelView 550 Monochrome, Keypad Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-T6C20L1 PanelView 600 Color, Touch Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-B6C20 PanelView 600 Color, Keypad & Touch Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-K6C20 PanelView 600 Color, Keypad Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port


2711-T9C20 PanelView 900 Color, Touch Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port


2711-T10C20 PanelView 1000 Color, Touch Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-K10G20 PanelView 1000 Grayscale, Keypad Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-T10G20 PanelView 1000 Grayscale, Touch Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-K14C20 PanelView 1400 Color CRT, Keypad Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-T14C20 PanelView 1400 Color CRT, Touch Only Terminal with EtherNet/IP Communication and RS-232 Printer Port

2711-ND3 PanelBuilder32 v3.70 Configuration Software for PanelView Operator Terminals

1 Add L1 to the PanelView Catalog Number to order a PanelView 550, 600, 900, or 1000 terminal with 24Vdc power instead of AC power (for example 2711-K10C20L1). PanelView 550 Touch Only and 600 Touch Only are 24Vdc only.


More versatility added to popular line ofAllen-Bradley Compact Industrial Computers New keypad bezel option increases end-user interface options

Rockwell Automation has added a new keypad bezel option to its popular line of Allen-BradleyRAC6181 compact, full-featured industrialcomputer. The new 12.1" bezel computeraddition combines an integrated keypad

with the rugged, compact computing power of thepopular RAC6181 to offer customers a more versatileHMI solution.

Designed for situations where panel depth, size andweight can limit operator interface options, theRAC6181 with 12.1" thin film transistor (TFT) activematrix flat-panel display still provides end-users withthe clarity and viewing angle of larger CRT displays ata fraction of the size, and features a resolution of 800x 600 pixels to maximize screen clarity and brightness.The new keypad option features relegendable andreprogrammable function keys and an external PS/2keyboard port is provided so both internal keypad andexternal keyboard can be used simultaneously.

Versatile designMeasuring only 11" high, 13.75" wide and 5.75" deep,the system display can be placed in applications thathave traditionally been inaccessible to this level ofperformance. To meet the specific needs of food andbeverage, chemical and pharmaceutical applications,the newly designed smooth panel face prohibits thecollection of dirt and contaminants in the bezel areawhile the keypad allows easy operator interface. Anoptional touchscreen is also available. Users have achoice of either Intel Pentium or AMD K6-2 processorswith PCI and ISA expansion slots, as well as a choiceof thirty or sixty Gbyte hard drive for expanded storagecapabilities. To maintain its compact panel depth, allexpansion slots, peripherals and power supply connectfrom the side of the unit.

Designedto run Windows-based applications, RAC6181 hardware components have been developedfor interoperability with popular application softwarelike RSView32 and RSView ME Station human-machine interface software, SoftLogix 5800, SL5 PCbased control packages and Soft Motion controlproducts.

Allen-Bradley qualityAs with all Allen-Bradley RAC6000 series industrialcomputers, the RAC6181 computer with keypad isdesigned to resist shock, vibration, dirt, high-pressurewashdowns and extreme temperatures found in harsh environments. Available in June 2001, it has a NEMA 4X rating, Class 1 Div. 2 hazardouslocation, and an operating temperature range of 5-50 degrees Celsius.

In addition, watch for these enhancements to thepopular Allen-Bradley RAC6181 compact computerline: A RAC6181 4-slot chassis option will providecustomers with 2 additional half-length add-in cardslots. A new Pentium III CPU card will bring leading-edge technology and processor speeds to the RAC6181computer platform. The RAC6181 15" color TFT displaybezel options will offer the customer touch-only andkeypad with optional touchscreen interface options.


The Allen Bradley RAC6181 industrial computer.


Company X’s client computers endure extremetemperatures and damp conditions causingnumerous computer failures. Replacing thehardware and reloading software costs time andmoney. Company Y has a drill-site far from town.

Every week, an employee loses a day driving out to checkthe equipment. At Company Z, hackers have broken intothe server databanks by accessing clients from unsecuredareas. And each company wants to update their softwarewith a minimum of downtime. There is one solution toeach dilemma: RSView32 Active Display System 6.30 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services.

Windows 2000 Terminal Services offers the benefit of localdata processing without the hassle of having high-poweredcomputers on the shop floor. Using a variety of thin clients,you can improve your security, productivity, costs, andflexibility. Combine RSView32 Active Display and Terminal Services to use thin clients that remotely openapplications, store data, and process information onservers located near or far.

The BenefitsLower costsUpgrade entire networks with a single softwareinstallation on the server, where all applications are run.Reduce capital costs by replacing high-powered clientswith lower-cost thin clients and/or clients designed for theparticular demands of your workplace.

Increase security and productivitySome thin clients have no bootable drives, making themvirtually hack-proof. Since they store no data, focus yoursecurity measures on servers, which can be safely lockedaway. Also, Terminal Services and RSView32 ActiveDisplay have a host of features that can combine to enablesecure Virtual Private Network connections whenconnecting your enterprise over the Internet.

Plus, since remote machines can be accessed andcontrolled from afar, days are no longer wasted driving todistant locations for data readings — saving you money.

Enhance flexibilityRSView32 Active Display 6.30 serves up cutting-edgeremote access options that can be extended with TerminalServices. Because servers handle data processing, thinclients, such as the diskless Windows CE-based RAC6182,can be used with just enough hardware for the most basicfunctions. You can even use wireless handheld devices inyour thin client arsenal, use almost any type of networkconnection, and link to MS-DOS, Unix, Linux, or Macintoshclients using third-party add-ons.

NOTE: All mention of Terminal Services refers only to Windows2000 Terminal Services, available in Windows 2000 Server,Advanced Server, and Datacenter Server.

Terminal Services can extend your network across the globe.

Run your enterprise by remote control with RSView32 Active Display & Windows 2000 Terminal Services

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For more information, find the white paper“RSView32 Active Display System v6.30 FullySupports Windows 2000 Terminal Services” at www.software.rockwell.com.

Currently, most operator interface devices are mounted to a fixed panel. If an operator or maintenance person needs to move around a machine and also needs to access the operator interface,

they must move back and forth between theinterface and the area of interest. This is timeconsuming and can be difficult. Their solutionmight be to enlist the help of a second individualto monitor and control the panel mount devicewhile they move about the machine, but now two people are required to get the job done.

Portable HMIs increase worker productivity by putting the information and machine controlwherever it is needed. They reduce machine set-up, downtime for maintenance, andtroubleshooting.

Rockwell Automation will introduce itsMobileView operator interface product line in the Fall, 2001. MobileView will encompass several products to meet the diverse needs of the factory floor today. This flexibility will allow users to put the interface where it is needed for all applications.

MobileView Machine TerminalThe rugged MobileView Machine Terminal series will includeproducts ready to live on the plant floor as an integral part of your machine or process. Options including touch screen or tactile feedback keypads to interact with the process and allowfunctionality that used to be confined to a panel mount device.

The first member of the MobileView Terminal family will be theMobileView Machine Terminal MT750. This rugged, ergonomicterminal will endure the rigors of the factory floor, but be easy for operators to use.

The MT750 is a powerful Windows CE platform includingWindows Terminal Client to support Thin-Client architectures.Ethernet communications provide the link to the network.

The ergonomic round enclosure makes the MT750 comfortable for both left and right handed users, and also helps the terminalsurvive bumps and falls. The touch screen, function keys, andnumeric keypad allows for flexible and intuitive interaction withthe control system.

For safety applications, the MobileView Guard products willprovide operator interface plus safety components. With on boardemergency stop pushbuttons and three position enable switches,an operator has mobile access to the safety system as well as ageneral interface to the control system.

The Power of Wireless – The Power of PortableAllen-Bradley MobileView™ – Portable Human Machine Interface


The MobileView Tabletincludes powerful,robust platforms thatare designed for bothportability and power.The tablet form factormaximizes screen sizein relation to theproduct size providingenough screen spacefor complexapplications in acompact package.

The first member of the Tablet family will be the MobileViewTablet T750. This powerful CE platform will offer the ultimateportability by breaking free of the tether with a wireless 802.11b, 2.4 GHz link. The T750 will come pre-loaded with many productivity enhancing applications as well as WindowsTerminal Client to support Thin-Client architectures.

The large 7.7 in VGA boasts 256 colors and is an ideal combinationof screen space and portability. Input is achieved through theanalog resistive touch screen, programmable launch keys, andnavigation keys. The tough magnesium alloy case surrounded by a shock absorbing rubber border protects the device fromshocks and industrial environments.

MobileView Tablet Family


Rockwell Software will soon offer RSView Supervisory Edition

(RSView SE), an HMI for supervisory-level monitoring and control applications. It has a distributed and scalable architecturethat supports multi-server/multi-client applications. Applicationsare developed with RSView Studio, a common development andtesting environment for all RSView Enterprise Series products.Applications are deployed on RSView SE Servers and accessedfrom Display Clients. RSView Supervisory Edition is a corecomponent of Rockwell Automation’s ViewAnyWare strategy, a common visualization solution for the enterprise.

A Distributed ViewDistribute your applicationsacross multiple RSView SEServers and Clients. This highlyscalable architecture can beapplied to a stand-alone oneserver/one client application, or to multiple clients interfacingwith multiple servers.

Common Look and Feel withRSView StudioReduce development time andengineering and training costs

by creating applications with the RSView Studio developmentsystem. RSView Studio supports editing and re-use of RSViewMachine Edition and RSView SE projects for portability betweenembedded machine and supervisory HMI systems.

Remote Configuration of Global ApplicationsConfigure your application remotely! RSView SE’s editingenvironment allows application development across multipleservers from a single location. It also gives multiple developersaccess to the same project at the same time.

Preferred compatibility with Rockwell Automation ArchitectureTake advantage of seamless interoperability among Rockwellproducts with RNA (Rockwell Network Applications) architecture.RSView SE offers preferred and open connectivity by accessinginformation from RNA servers like ControlLogix and A-B PLCs aswell as standard 3rd party OPC Servers.

Direct Data ReferencingDefine your tags only once… at the control level! RSView SEuses your data server (ControlLogix, PLC, or OPC-Server) tags,eliminating the need to recreate them within your RSView SEapplication. Changes to tags in your data server are inherited byyour HMI application. Traditional HMI tags are also supported.

Display Code Customize graphic displays through “display code”, or client sideVBA for graphics, and the exposed graphics object model. Clientsact like VB forms, allowing them to execute client-side VBA codelocally — independently of other clients.

RSLinx and OPC data server redundancyDon’t lose critical information if your RSLinx or OPC data serverloses communication with your HMI! RSView SE can support your redundant data server configuration by switching to a backup server.

Built with RSView32 technologyIn addition to new RSViewSupervisory Edition features, RSViewSE provides core RSView32 features suchas security, graphic displays, alarming, activity and alarm logging,TrendX trending, and more. In the future, the RSView EnterpriseSeries products – RSView SE & RSView ME – will supportmigration of RSView32, PanelView Enhanced and PanelViewStandard applications.

RSView Supervisory EditionDistributed HMI for Enterprise Solutions


Rockwell Automation’s newRAC6186 Pro performance flatpanel monitors provide a cost-effective, performance-matchedsolution in any industrial

application. These intelligent monitorsfeature multiple video interfaces making it ideal for almost any video application.The RAC6186 Pro monitors are designedfor demanding display applications withvalue-added features and options. This full line of rugged performance monitors is built to thrive in harsh environmentswhere extreme temperatures and shockand vibration could be a problem. TheseLCD monitors are also inherently immuneto common magnetic fields found on theplant floor.

When combined with an integratedtouchscreen, the new Pro line gives youroperators a simple, intuitive interface withyour systems. Competitively priced, thesemonitors are highly configurable and offera high level of environmentalspecifications.

Rugged DesignDeveloped to withstand harsh factory floorconditions, the RAC6186 Pro monitorshave a Class 1 Division 2 rating and areresistant to dirt, high-pressure washdownsand extreme temperatures. To meet thespecific needs of food and beverage,chemical and pharmaceutical applications,the monitor’s smooth panel face prohibitsthe collection of dirt and contaminants in

the bezel area. The line features extensivemonitor diagnostics so users can easilydetermine if a problem is applicationrelated, video source related or a productfailure.

ApplicationsMultiple touch screen, display shield,video and communication options allowend-users to select the right features fortheir application. The RAC6186 Pro is idealfor display applications requiring extensivediagnostics and serviceability. Equippedwith full range dimming and long-lifebacklights, these monitors are ideal forapplications requiring 24/7 operationwithout screen savers because of thecritical data being displayed. With bothanalog and digital interfaces, thesemonitors support virtually any video formatincluding digital DVI, RGB Sync-on-green,RGB Composite Sync, PAL, NTSC, S-Video,PC-Video, and others.

The initial offering includes 15-in. and 18-in. display sizes and featuresresolutions up to1280 x 1024. With panel, rack, and versa mount options, the RAC6186 Pro monitors can be quicklyintegrated into a majority of industrialapplications.

RAC6186 Pro Flat Panel MonitorsRockwell Automation offers customers a cost-effective intelligent HMI solution


Publication VIEW–BR002A–EN–P — May 2001 (Supplement A to VIEW-BR001A-EN-P December 2000)Supersedes none.

© 2001 Rockwell International Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

For more information about Rockwell Automation’s visualization products:

■ Refer to Volume 1 Issue 1 of The VIEW magazine, Publication VIEW-BR001A-EN-P - December 2000

■ See The VIEW online at http://www.ab.com/viewanyware

■ Contact your local Allen-Bradley or Rockwell Software authorized distributor.

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation: The VIEW, RSView,RSView Enterprise Series, RSView Machine Edition, RSView Studio, RSView ME Station, RAC6100,RAC6180, RAC6181, RAC6182, RAC6186, ControlLogix, SLC, InView, PanelView, MobileView.

Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.

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