Upgrading from previous versions to PMCS 6.9
PMCS 6.9 provides an
Follow the procedure below to upgrade your currently installed PMCS version (such as 5.0, 5.1, or 6.0) to PMCS version 6.9. This procedure assumes you have an existing PMCS installation with configured ports, topics and (optionally) generic topics, and that CIMPLICITY Wizards are installed in the generic HMI application.
WARNING: PMCS 5.1 and PMCS 5.1b Modbus DDE Server users only: Upgrading from PMCS 5.1 to PMCS 6.9 may cause the Modbus version of the DDE Server to lose its port configuration. You may need to reconfigure your communications ports from the PMCS DDE Server after upgrading. The Ethernet version of the DDE Server is not affected.
PMCS 5.0 users: Port configuration is lost when a PMCS 5.0 configuration file is converted to a PMCS 5.1b configuration file. You will need to reconfigure your communications ports from the PMCS DDE Server. Refer to
1.Close any open applications, and insert the PMCS 6.9 CD into the
2.From Start menu, select Run and enter X:\setup (where X is the appropriate CD- ROM drive designation).
3.Read the general information and disclaimers shown, then click Next.
4.Enter your name, your company name, and the serial number located on the PMCS CD jewel case, then click Next. If you make an error in the serial number, the installation routine prompts you for a correct PMCS serial number.
5.Choose either PMCS, PMCS with EPM 7700 Components or Custom installation. PMCS or PMCS with EPM 7700 Components installation will reinstall all components of the appropriate PMCS catalog number. Select Custom if you wish to reinstall only selected PMCS software components.
6.After upgrading, existing HMI applications that use PMCS wizards will continue to work. If you upgrade device firmware you will need to replace the old wizard screens with new screens to maintain compatibility between your application and the device. The old PMCS wizards will remain on your system unless you uninstall the previous version of PMCS. It is highly recommended that all new applications use PMCS 6.9 Advanced wizards exclusively.
7.After upgrading, launch the PMCS DDE Server. The Server will convert your previous PMCS configuration to a PMCS 6.9 configuration.
WARNING: Event Logger users only: Upgrading your EventServer or Eventlogger application will result in the loss of all device configurations and annunciator panel items. Make a list of these items so that they may be reconstructed in the new application. Existing database files will be backed up by the installation program, but they cannot be viewed with the PMCS 6.9 EventViewer. To view databases created with earlier editions of PMCS, use Microsoft Access to open the .mdb files.
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