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AID 39853 - FactoryTalk View SE Runtime Editing Considerations - v1 - 1
AID 39853 - FactoryTalk View SE Runtime Editing Considerations - v1 - 1
Version 1.1
July 2012
FactoryTalk View SE Runtime Editing Considerations v1.1
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4
Scope........................................................................................................................................ 4
Glossary of Terms................................................................................................................... 4
Architecture ............................................................................................................................. 5
Runtime Edit Classifications ................................................................................................. 6
Performing Runtime Edits in Non-Redundant Systems ..................................................... 6
Performing Runtime Edits in Redundant Systems ............................................................. 7
HMI Alarm Synchronization..........................................................................................................8
Replicating changes from the Primary to the Secondary HMI server ...........................................8
Advanced Editing Tips .................................................................................................................8
Editing Guidelines................................................................................................................... 9
Table 1: FactoryTalk View SE Runtime Edits (Immediate) ..................................................9
Table 2: FactoryTalk View SE Runtime Edits (Action Required) ........................................ 12
Table 3: FactoryTalk View SE Runtime Edits with Redundancy (Reboot Required) .......... 14
Table 4: FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Runtime Edits (Immediate) ................................ 15
Table 5: FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Runtime Edits (Action Required) ....................... 16
Table 6: FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Runtime Edits (Reboot Required) ...................... 17
Table 7: FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Runtime Edits (Adverse Effect) ......................... 17
Scope
This document covers runtime editing that can be made to a redundant or non-redundant
distributed FactoryTalk View SE application. These recommendations apply to FactoryTalk View
SE v6.10 (CPR9 SR4).
Glossary of Terms
By definition, all edits made to an HMI application are made “online” since FactoryTalk View
Studio must connect to an active HMI Server in order to make edits. The analogy is to a Logix
Online Edit
edit made in “program” mode where it is understood that plant operations will be suspended
until the Logix controller is returned to “Run” mode.
An edit made using a separate (offline) development system. The edited application is
validated, backed-up, and then restored to the production system during a down-turn or other
Offline Edit “safe” time. The analogy is a Logix edit made offline using RSLogix 5000, and then
downloaded to the controller where it is understood that plant operations will be suspended
during the download.
A Runtime Edit is an Online Edit made during “Runtime” (running production). The user needs
to consider the types of edits to be made, and whether stopping/restarting services, rebooting
Runtime Edit
computers, etc. is acceptable while maintaining safe operation. Runtime Edits are the primary
focus of this document.
As in the FactoryTalk View SE Display Client; The operator interface software component of
Client
FactoryTalk View Site Edition.
To restart an entire computer, not just a software component; to power it off, wait a little bit
Reboot
then press the power button again to turn it on again.
To stop a software program, such as the FactoryTalk View SE Display Client, from running on
Restart
a computer and then to start using it again.
Objects on a screen outlined with a rectangular box and no value displayed within. This
condition is used to signify that the referenced item (either HMI tag, direct reference data
Wireframe
element or expression) is no longer valid, and/or a loss of communication from the HMI Client
through the various software layers ultimately to the Controller data table. Additional
information can be found in the FactoryTalk Diagnostic log.
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Architecture
The architecture referred to in this document is a standard, redundant FactoryTalk View SE
distributed system. The guidelines in this document also apply to a non-redundant system unless
otherwise specified.
Domain Controller:
Domain controller functionality
FactoryTalk Directory Server:
Directory Server functionality
Primary Server:
Primary HMI Server
Primary RSLinx Enterprise Data Server with FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
Primary Tag-based FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Server
Secondary Server:
Secondary HMI Server
Secondary RSLinx Enterprise Data Server with FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
Secondary Tag-based FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Server
FactoryTalk Client Computers:
FactoryTalk View SE Display Client
Engineering Workstation:
FactoryTalk View Studio
FactoryTalk View SE Display Client
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Runtime Edit Classifications
The types of runtime edits that can be performed are divided into four (4) separate categories to
reflect additional operations that need to be completed before the edits become active.