pymeu 0.1.8

Python ME Utility

pymeu

PyMEU (Python ME Utility) is a set of helper functions built around pycomm3 to interface with Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus HMIs.

Use at your own risk.

Installation

To install from pip:

pip install pymeu

To upgrade from pip:

pip install pymeu --upgrade

Basic Examples

Use the download function to transfer a *.MER file to the remote terminal:

from pymeu import MEUtility
meu = MEUtility('YourPanelViewIpAddress')
meu.download('C:\\YourFolder\\YourProgram.mer')

Use the upload function to transfer a *.MER file from the remote terminal:

from pymeu import MEUtility
meu = MEUtility('YourPanelViewIpAddress')
meu.upload('C:\\YourFolder\\YourProgram.mer')

Use the upload all function to transfer all *.MER files from the remote terminal:

from pymeu import MEUtility
meu = MEUtility('YourPanelViewIpAddress')
meu.upload_all('C:\\YourFolder')

Use the reboot function to restart the remote terminal:

from pymeu import MEUtility
meu = MEUtility('YourPanelViewIpAddress')
meu.reboot()

Bug Reports

If filing bug reports, please include this terminal info report. Output should be generated similar to below:

from pymeu import MEUtility
meu = MEUtility('YourPanelViewIpAddress')
meu.get_terminal_info(print_log=True, redact_log=True)

"""
Terminal product type: 24.
Terminal product code: 51.
Terminal product name: PanelView Plus_6 1500.
Terminal helper version: 11.00.00.
Terminal ME version: 11.00.25.230.
Terminal major version: 11.
Terminal minor version: 1.
Terminal has 75040768 free bytes.
Terminal has MED files: ['Redacted'].
Terminal has MER files: ['Redacted', 'Redacted', 'Redacted'].
Terminal startup file: Redacted.
"""

Acknowledgements

dmroeder for pylogix, inspiring the creation of this tool, python guidance, and various direct contributions for better functionality and compatibility. ottowayi for pycomm3 and various CIP reference materials.