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[KB340] Applicom – PCI1500PFB and PCI1500S7 changes
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: As from March 16 2006, all the Profibus Interface Cards PCI1500PFB (PN# APP -PFB-PCI-C, APP-PFB- PCI) and PCI1500S7 (PN# APP-PS7-PCI and APP-PS7 -PCI-C) are […]
[KB339] Applicom – Update for Applicom PC Network Interface Card
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This document describes how to update the Applicom software version. Details: The attached document is a Technical Note written by Applicom. Download attachments: TN_Update_for_Applicom_PCNIC_V109.pdf
[KB338] Applicom – Update for Direct Link PC Network Interfaces
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This document describes the compatibility between the DRL software versions and Windows’ versions.It also describes the options available according to the DRL software versions. […]
[KB337] How to print a document on a specific Printer
Applies to: PcVue all versions. While the basic content of this article remains valid, details may have changed since it was written. Summary: A way to print a document on […]
[KB336] Estimating the bandwidth used by PcVue Multi station communication
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Estimating the bandwidth used by PcVue Multi station communication Details: Counters in Audit files Two new counters have been added in Audit files (from […]
[KB627] Bip on alarms wizard
Applies to: PcVue all versions.While the basic content of this article remains valid, details may have changed since it was written. Summary: A wizard to configure a sound when an alarm […]
[KB626] Characters suitable as substitution for the underscore as domain/nature separator in alarm counters
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Although it is possible to change the character used as the separator of domain and nature for alarm counters the choice is very limited. […]
[KB333] How to include/exclude configuration files in the varexp.dat file?
Applies to: PcVue version 8.10 onwards Summary: Since PcVue version 8.10, it has not been possible include additional configuration files in the Varexp.dat file. When creating a new project all […]
[KB332] Compatibility of Sentinel SuperPro XM and PcVue
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: As from PcVue 8.10 a new protection key, the Sentinel SuperPro XM, is used. Details: For security reasons, as from PcVue 8.10 a new […]
[KB331] Installation error: 9.0 Log Files
Applies to:PcVue version 9.0. Summary:Installation error: 9.0 log files Details:This list is not exhaustive. Log files after 9.0 SP1 installation The files are created in the temporary folder associated with […]
[KB330] Installation error : 8.10 Log Files
Applies to: PcVue version 8.10. Summary: Installation error: 8.10 Log files Details: Log files after 8.10 installation %Temp% = user temporary directory %Disk1Target% = %Program Files%\InstallShield Installation Information\<GUID> pour la […]
[KB329] Installation error: 8.00 Log Files
Applies to: PcVue version 8.00. Summary: Installation error: 8.00 log files Details: In TEMP folder Main 800Inst.log from Setup.exe .NET DotNetfxMsi.log from dotnetfx.exe DotNetFx.log from dotnetfx.exe LangPackMsiXXX.log from msi du […]
[KB328] SQL Server Firewall
Applies to: SQL Server 2005 This article contains obsolete references. Summary: By default ports and used protocols are: SQL Server uses the port 1433 ( TCP) SQL Browser uses the […]
[KB327] Enable the SQL Server Browser service
Applies to: SQL Server 2005 Summary: To facilitate the configuration of the posts, the SQL Server browser allows the discovery on the network of the SQL Server and the offer […]
[KB326] Troubleshooting WebVue and WST issues on Windows Server 2003
Applies to:WebVue versions supplied with PcVue version 11.2 and earlier. WebVue versions supplied with PcVue version 12 onwards use different technology to which this article is not applicable. This article […]
[KB325] What do the EventNumber, VarType and AlarmState columns mean ?
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: The meaning of the EventNumber, VarType and AlarmState columns in an SQL database as used by the Historic Data Server (HDS). Details: Sometimes it […]
[KB324] How to add scrollbars to the Web browser used to display WebVue
Applies to: WebVue versions supplied with PcVue version 11.2 and earlier. WebVue versions supplied with PcVue version 12 onwards use different technology to which this article is not applicable. Summary: […]
[KB323] WebScheduler FAQ
Contents : How do I force my web browser to use a different default language that is used by Web Scheduler than the one set in the operating system? For […]
[KB321] VBA function DoEvent
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: This article describes how to use the VBA function DoEvents and warns about the possible problems that can occur when using it. Details: The […]
[KB320] When not to use SCADA Basic SYSTEM mode SYSTEM
Applies to: PcVue version 8.00 onwards. Summary: Do not use SYSTEM mode SYSTEM to launch a batch file which takes a long time to execute. For example a batch launching […]
[KB319] User cannot change his password
Applies to: PcVue versions 8.00 and 8.10. Summary: The User Rights are in Advanced Security Strategy mode (21CFR11). You are administrator and you create a new user. Then you log […]
[KB318] UIVConf.dat file description
Applies to: PcVue. See version information below. Summary: UIVConf.dat file description Details: Default UIVConf look like this: [WatchGroup] RateUpdate=0 [Expression] MaxNumber=50000 [EventActions] MaxNumber=32000 [WatchGroup] RateUpdate is the rate at which […]
[KB316] Applicom – S7/xxx-2DP with S7 or DP messaging
Applies to: Applicom. Summary: Technical information to help with the configuration of an S7 PLC such as S7/315–2DP with an embeded profibus DP port on the CPU. Details: See attached […]
[KB314] SVSQL mode CONNECT – Return Code: 0
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: The SCADA Basic instruction, SVSQL mode CONNECT, return code 0 is not documented in the online help. The online help describes the verb “CONNECT […]
[KB313] How to restart a PcVue project – svrestart.exe
Applies to: PcVue version 7.00 onwards Summary: This article describes how to restart a PcVue project by using the executable “SvRestart.exe”.An attached project, made with version 8.2 of […]
[KB312] SQL Server 2008 Unnamed Instance
Applies to:SQL Server 2008. Summary:It is not possible to create a database with SQL server 2008, installed as unnamed instance, when using generic syntax “.\”. This syntax, which allows access […]
[KB311] Sql Server 2005 Express installation problem with MSXML SP2 on XP
Applies to: SQL Server 2005 and Windows XP Summary: SqlServer setup fails: SqlServer setup does not complain about missing prerequisites but is unable to install MSXML extensions and the MS […]
[KB310] Setting MTU Size on PC for client site VPN
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Solution for a multi station problem due to VPN using the software SetMTU.exe to configure properly Windows. Solution: The issue was a disconnection between […]
[KB309] Sentinel protection installation: Minimum requirements for PcVue when using an USB dongle
Applies to: PcVue versions 8.00, 8.10 and 8.2. Summary: This article describes: What is installed from Sentinel Safenet software, with standard PcVue installation Known issues about sentinel driver installation and […]
[KB308] Sentinel driver issue at Windows startup
Applies to: PcVue versions with support for Windows XP and Server 2003. Summary: How to load Sentinel driver at Windows startup Details: When you want to start PcVue at Windows […]
[KB307] Dream Report Info – Securing the Web features using https
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Context How Dream Report fits with secured network environments, in particular for web access based on HTTPS. Dream Report is involved in HTTP security […]
[KB306] SCADA Basic function execution from VBA
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: By forcing a variable in VBA code you can trigger a SCADA Basic function. By forcing a variable in SCADA Basic you can trigger […]
[KB305] Replication sample with 2 SQL Express and 1 SQL Standard
Applies to: PcVue all versions with support for SQL Server 2005.The basic content of this article may also be applicable to other versions of Pcvue and SQL Server although the […]
[KB304] Remote License errors
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: While trying to update a licence key using the Remote License Manager the following errors may appear. Details: Error 3 – Key not detected […]
[KB303] Remote Desktop Connexion
Applies to: PcVue all versions with support for Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Summary: The /console option does not work for mstsc. Details: Problem: Since Version […]
[KB302] A solution to redundant on-line printing in PcVue
Applies to: PcVue version 7.20d SP3 onwards. Summary: This document is intended for providing a solution to redundant on-line printing using PcVue. The architecture in a schema is first given […]
[KB301] Applicom – OPC Redundancy (only available from V3.6.0, all cards & messaging)
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: You need to change the target device during the process . Use OPC redundancy (swap.ini file & EQU_CHANGE item). Details: Benefits: 1srt OPC Server […]
[KB300] Queue regulation
Applies to: PcVue version 9.0.The basic content of this article may also be applicable to later versions of PcVue although the detail may vary. Summary: This article describes how […]
[KB299] Display time stamped and quality of a variable using a standard animation
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: How to display time stamped and quality of a variable using a standard animation Details: To display the time stamp of a variable you […]
[KB297] OPC SERVER CONFIGURATION
Applies to: PcVue 8.2 SP2 and 9.0. The basic content of this article may also be applicable to later versions of PcVue although the detail may vary. Summary: This document […]
[KB296] Network station performance
Applies to: PcVue all versions.While the basic content of this article remains valid, details may have changed since it was written. Summary: Bandwidth use in network station configuration and optimization. […]
[KB295] NetDDE problems when using Windows XP
Applies to: PcVue all versions supporting Windows XPThis article contains obsolete references. Summary: NetDDE problems when using Windows XP. Details: Connection timeout is always triggered before having an acknowledgment from […]
[KB294] Modify a text attribute of a variable using a standard animation
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Modify a text attribute of a variable using a standard animation. Details: To modify a variable’s extended text attribute, you can use a simple […]
[KB293] Modbus TCPIP Protocols Block Length
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Modbus TCP/IP Protocols (Additional information) Details: The CIMWAY protocols Open Modbus Master and Open Modbus Slave support block size lengths that may exceed the […]
[KB292] Modbus IP and Network Behaviour
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Using Modbus IP, in network architecture, its possible for the client station to unexpectedly communicate directly with equipment. How? A variable is incorrectly configured […]
[KB290] Max number of points displayed in a trend viewer
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Maximum number of points displayed in a Trend Viewer Details: PcVue is limited to 4000 points on an historical request (one request per trace […]
[KB289] Install DataVue on windows 7.doc
Applies to: DataVue and Windows 7This article contains obsolete references. Summary: Version 2.76 of DataVue is not qualified to work on Windows 7. However it can be used in the […]
[KB288] Increase the number of Webvue client connection under XP
Applies to: WebVue versions supplied with PcVue version 11.2 and earlier and supporting Windows XP. WebVue versions supplied with PcVue version 12 onwards use different technology to which this article […]
[KB287] How to stop Dream Report from PcVue
Applies to:PcVue all versions. Summary:How to stop the Dream Report run time from PcVue. Details:Create a batch file in the system directory of Dream Report with this content: drt.exe -shut […]
[KB286] How to reverse a bit coming from PLC
Applies to: PcVue all versions. Summary: Some PLC programs use some bits in “Inverse logic”. We need to invert them for PcVue. Details: PcVue can do it automatically – but […]