Windows Ce Operating System; Open Versus Closed System - Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview
Windows CE Operating
System

Open versus Closed System

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PanelView Plus 6 terminals run the Windows CE operating system (OS),
providing the foundational OS elements for the majority of user needs.
For users with more complex application requirements, some of the terminals
offer optional, extended features and file viewers.
Table 1 - Operating System Features
Features
Cat. No.
Standard Features
FTP server
VNC client/server
(1)
ActiveX controls
Third-party device support
PDF reader
Optional Extended Features
Web browser - Internet Explorer
Remote desktop connection
Media player
Microsoft Office file viewers
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Word
WordPad text editor
(1) Refer to Display FactoryTalk View ME Station Information on page 78
(2) The remote desktop connection is not currently supported on PanelView Plus 6 - 600 terminals with extended features.
The terminals can be configured to run an open or closed desktop environment:
• An open system launches the Windows Explorer desktop on startup. The
system is configurable via the control panel and supports Windows
operations.
• A closed system launches a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application
on startup and restricts access to the Windows Explorer desktop.
All terminals are shipped as closed systems restricting access to the desktop. The
first time you start the system, the terminal launches FactoryTalk View ME
Station Configuration mode. At this point, you can change the start-up option
and allow desktop access.
Rockwell Automation Publication 2711P-UM006E-EN-P - January 2017
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