# Convert PanelBuilder 1400E alarms

When a PanelBuilder 1400e application is converted into a Machine Edition application:

- The tag assigned to the PanelBuilder 1400e Message to PLC connection is assigned to the ME Message connection.
- The tag assigned to the PanelBuilder 1400e Message Control connection is assigned to the ME Message Notification connection.
- The tag or expression assigned to the PanelBuilder 1400e Message Handshake connection is assigned to the ME Message Handshake connection.

## Differences between PanelBuilder 1400e alarm message functionality and Machine Edition alarm message functionality

PanelBuilder "e" resets the Message Control (its equivalent of the Message Notification) when the Message Handshake makes a zero to non-zero transition. Machine Edition reset the Message Notification when the Message Handshake changes to a new non-zero value. It does not require the original value to be zero, though it will work if it is zero. This allows existing PanelBuilder "e" applications to be imported without needing modifications in this area.

## See also

Import and conversion of an application

Alarm Import Export Wizard

Convert PanelBuilder 1400e Expressions

Set up alarm triggers (Triggers tab)