I am looking to execute a Factory Talk View ME project on a Panel View Plus 7 Performance HMI. The project was created on a 'Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Operating System'. Is this feasible? According to the HMI user manual, the supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are as follows: - Series A (and Stainless Steel Series A and B): Windows CE 6.0 - Series B (and Stainless Steel Series C): Windows 10 IoT Core Can the Factory Talk View ME project run on a Panel View Plus 7 Performance HMI with a 'Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Operating System'? The HMI user manual lists the compatible Microsoft® Windows® operating systems for different series, such as Windows CE 6.0 for Series A and Windows 10 IoT Core for Series B.
Typically, a MER file should function properly on a PanelView Plus (PV+) if it was compiled for the appropriate HMI type (compact, standard, performance, etc.) and the HMI firmware version is equal to or higher than the compiled file. The operating system of the development computer is usually not a factor. While it is possible for issues to arise, in my experience, it is not a common occurrence. Ensuring the MER file matches the target device is key. The details provided in the manual seem to pertain to the operating system running within the HMI itself.
You can run FTME version on your PC and create the .mer file regardless of the operating system you are using. Personally, I prefer to use a Windows 7 virtual machine for FTME versions 8 to 12.
According to robertmee, the operating system doesn't matter as long as you can run the FTME version on your PC and create the .mer file. Personally, I utilize a Windows 7 virtual machine for FTME versions 8 to 12. However, to have multiple versions of FTME, it is essential to have a separate virtual machine for each version. This principle likely applies to FTSE as well.
FearTheNoFear inquired about the necessity of having individual virtual machines for each version of FTME and FTSE. While it is possible to have FTME and FTSE (FactoryTalk View) coexist, it is recommended to have separate VMs for each version.
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It appears that the compatibility of your Factory Talk View ME project largely depends on the specific configuration of your PanelView Plus 7 Performance HMI. While the user manual does list Windows CE 6.0 and Windows 10 IoT Core as supported operating systems for different series, it doesn't specifically mention support for Windows 7. Therefore, there might be compatibility issues if you try to execute your project with a 'Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Operating System'. I'd recommend reaching out directly to Rockwell Automation, the provider of Factory Talk View, for definitive information in regards to the compatibility of these systems.
While your project was created on 'Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Operating System', it's important to note that the underlying operating system of your HMI PanelView Plus 7 Performance may not necessarily have to be the same for your FactoryTalk View ME project to work. It's more about the compatibility of the FactoryTalk software with the operating system of the HMI device itself. Since the PanelView Plus 7 supports Windows CE 6.0 and Windows 10 IoT Core, you might need to ensure your project can run on these systems. Alternatively, you can check if a Windows 7-based PanelView device is available, or you can consider upgrading the project to be compatible with Windows 10 IoT Core.
It sounds like you're trying to run a Factory Talk View ME project designed for Windows 7 on a PanelView Plus 7 Performance HMI, which uses Windows CE 6.0 or Windows 10 IoT Core, depending on the series. Unfortunately, since the HMI requires a specific operating system, the Windows 7-based project won't be compatible with the PanelView. You would need to recreate or port the project to align with the OS compatibility of your HMI model.
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Answer: - No, the supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems for the Panel View Plus 7 Performance HMI are Windows CE 6.0 for Series A and Windows 10 IoT Core for Series B.
Answer: - Series A (and Stainless Steel Series A and B) supports Windows CE 6.0, while Series B (and Stainless Steel Series C) supports Windows 10 IoT Core.
Answer: - No, the HMI user manual specifies Windows CE 6.0 for Series A and Windows 10 IoT Core for Series B as the supported operating systems.
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