Datapanel 85 Issue

[JDHammond1]

I have a Datapanel 85 connected to a Versamax Micro PLC. I need to change the program but I have no comments so I need to get the program off of the datapanel so I can create comments in the PLC. I uploaded from the datapanel to the PC and saved it, but when I open a project or the DTB file I get nothing under the project. Its like is opening a new project. When I open the DTB file it says unable to import file, Source database too old. I am new to the datapanel so any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

[RussB]

See if this helps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08_8AqrWVpE

[JDHammond1]

I see a box you posted but I click it and nothing comes up?

[RussB]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=08_8AqrWVpE

[JDHammond1]

Is that the GE videos on youtube? I watched them and im doing the same thing. When I go to open .dtb file I'm getting a source database version too old message. I can't get any tag names, or anything thing on Datadesigner to see the program? Edited May 23, 2012 by JDHammond1

[RussB]

What version of DataDesigner are you using and what version was the DP85 programmed with? Could this be different, can this be the reason?

[JDHammond1]

5.2 Im guessing thats what it was programmed with. I did the transfer and it completed. When I open the project its like a new project. Am I missing a step?

[JDHammond1]

I spoke with GE and they even think its too old. I might have to go with a diffrent PLC and HMI. Thanks for your help.

[Hugo Guerra]

How did you fix this problem?

  It was because the panel was to old for the software?

     Best Regards.