Learn how to set up VNC service in Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7.

VNC allow users to remotely access the Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 HMI from their Microsoft Windows Desktop. Out-of-the-box, the VNC service is not enabled in the Rockwell PanelView Plus 7. You will have to manually enable it, and this YouTube video shows you how to do that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZnDlutq-NU

Common Question

What is VNC?
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a graphical desktop-sharing application that uses the Remote Frame Buffer protocol (RFB) to remotely control another computer.

Is VNC secure?
Out-of-the-box, VNC connections are secure, as the remote connections are encrypted end-to-end, and by default remote computers are protected by a password (for free version) or using system login credentials (for Professional and Enterprise subscriptions).

Difference between Microsoft RDP and VNC?
Microsoft RDP allows for remote connection either as a session or console base connection. Session base connection allows multiple users to access the remote machine, while console base allow only one remote user.
VNC is a console base only connection.

Difference between TeamViewer and VNC?
TeamViewer is an alternative to VNC. Both of the application uses console based connection.

Is VNC free?
Yes.

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