How to Configure and Customize PanelView Plus 6 Terminals

### Configuration and Customization of PanelView Plus 6 Terminals Configuring and customizing your PanelView Plus 6 terminals is crucial to tailoring the user interface and functionality to meet your specific operational needs. This article provides an overview of how to access configuration mode, adjust terminal settings, load and run applications, and manage startup options. #### Accessing Configuration Mode To access the Configuration Mode on a PanelView Plus 6 terminal: 1. **Initial Access**: After powering up the terminal, press the default key or touch the screen as prompted to enter Configuration Mode. 2. **Menu Navigation**: Use the navigation buttons to access different configuration settings such as display settings, communication settings, language preferences, and system information. #### Adjusting Terminal Settings Upon entering Configuration Mode, you can adjust various terminal settings: - **Language Selection**: Navigate to the language settings to select the preferred language for the terminal interface. - **Time and Date Settings**: Set the accurate time and date to ensure time-stamped logs and events are correctly recorded. - **Display Parameters**: Adjust brightness, contrast, and other display parameters for optimal visibility in different working environments. - **Printer Setup**: Configure an external printer if necessary for reporting and logging purposes【18:17†source】. #### Loading and Running Applications The PanelView Plus 6 terminals allow you to load and run applications designed for your specific needs: 1. **Loading Applications**: - **From External Memory**: Insert the external memory device containing the application file. Navigate to the Load Application menu and follow the prompts to load the desired application. - **From Internal Memory**: Select the application stored in the internal memory from the Load Application menu and proceed to load it. 2. **Running Applications**: - Once the application is loaded, navigate to the Run Application menu. Confirm to start the application and ensure it is functioning as expected. #### Startup Options Managing startup options allows you to control how the terminal behaves during power cycles and resets: - **Disabling FactoryTalk View ME Station Software**: If you need to perform maintenance or troubleshooting tasks that require access to the terminal's desktop environment, you can disable FactoryTalk View ME Station Software. 1. Access the Startup Options menu. 2. Toggle the settings to disable the FactoryTalk View ME Station Software and enable desktop access. 3. Ensure this option is only used by trained personnel to prevent unauthorized changes to the terminal configuration【18:17†source】. By following these steps, you can ensure your PanelView Plus 6 terminal is configured correctly to meet the specific needs of your operation, and allow for seamless integration and operation within your industrial environment. For more detailed instructions, refer to the PanelView Plus 6 user manual.