### Human: Kinetix 5500/5700: Error 16#080e Safety network number mismatch. After swapping of two Kinetix 5500/5700 Servo Drives and assigning of new IP Addresses, the modules show error code 16#080e Safety network number mismatch in Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software. An attempt to Reset Ownership from the Safety tab of the Kinetix 5700/5500 Module properties was not successful, it ended with error message: Failed to perform required operation.Unable to perform service due to current module mode. ### Assistant: Disconnect EtherNet network cable from drive module to be sure to close Motion and Safety connection.
On Kinetix 5700/5500 Servo Drive display
1. press the Settings button,
select Safety,
then press Enter button three times to Reset Ownership.
When module boot is completed, the EtherNet connector can be plugged in again.
This method is described in Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives User Manual, Publication 2198-UM002.


### Human: After swapping of two Kinetix 5500/5700 Servo Drives and assigning of new IP Addresses, the modules show error code 16#080e Safety network number mismatch in Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software. ### Assistant: Disconnect EtherNet network cable from drive module to be sure to close Motion and Safety connection. On Kinetix 5700/5500 Servo Drive display
 press the Settings button,
 select Safety,
 then press Enter button three times to Reset Ownership.
 When module boot is completed, the EtherNet connector can be plugged in again.
 This method is described in Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives User Manual, Publication 2198-UM002.


### Human: An attempt to Reset Ownership from the Safety tab of the Kinetix 5700/5500 Module properties was not successful, it ended with error message: Failed to perform required operation.Unable to perform service due to current module mode. ### Assistant: ### Assistant: Disconnect EtherNet network cable from drive module to be sure to close Motion and Safety connection. On Kinetix 5700/5500 Servo Drive display
 press the Settings button,
 select Safety,
 then press Enter button three times to Reset Ownership.
 When module boot is completed, the EtherNet connector can be plugged in again.
 This method is described in Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives User Manual, Publication 2198-UM002.


### Human: What to do if missing connectors for the Kinetix 5500 drive. ### Assistant: As of February 7, 2020 the connector kits which ship with the Kinetix 5500 servo drives, have been available for order. There are two kits to cover all sizes of Kinetix 5500 drives. Hardwired or CIP Safety does not affect selection (ERS or ERS2).
 2198-KITCON-H040 for use with:
 2198-H003
 2198-H008
 2198-H015
 2198-H025
 2198-H040
 2198-KITCON-H070 for use with
 2198-H070
 The kits contain all the connectors that normally ship with the drive including AC input, motor output, control input, digital I/O, hardwired safety, motor brake, and DSL feedback. Also included in this kit is the appropriate motor power cable shield clamp.


### Human: Is my PowerFlex 40 AC Drive still available or do I have to convert or Migrate to a replacement product?  ### Assistant: The PowerFlex 40 AC drive, which was manufactured by Rockwell Automation, has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. However, If you are unable to migrate immediately and must rely on legacy automation, we recommend a Rockwell Automation Lifecycle Extension Agreement. This agreement helps you avoid the risk and possible financial consequences of extended downtime. It also provides the critical services you need to support your legacy equipment. These services can include:
 1.Guaranteed repair support
2.Legacy remote support
3.Legacy spare parts
4.Last-time buy options
5.Embedded Lifecycle Engineers
6.Many other critical support options
Please research this topic and download the Lifecycle Entension Agreement Profile Brochure from Rockwell Automation Website


### Human: Optix Question. Is there a way to connect Optix to a SLC5/04 PLC outside of utilizing FTLinx Gateway as the RA Ethernet/IP driver does not have the support. ### Assistant: SLC 5/03  5/04  5/05 each have two physical communications ports on the front.  Port 1 is RS232 and can be configured as DF1, DH-485, or ASCII.  Port 0 is DH-485, DH+, or Ethernet for SLC 5/03,  5/04,  5/05, respectively.
 You asked about using the RA EtherNet/IP driver with the SLC 5/04 which has a RS232 port and a DH+ port... neither is CIP enabled thus not directly compatible with the RA EtherNet/IP driver.   A communications gateway could be used to convert the protocol from RA EtherNet/IP to DH-485, DF1, or DH+.  I don't know if a gateway exit that can convert RA EtherNet/IP to another protocol.  FT Optix RA EtherNet/IP - Logix Staton is only for native Logix5000 tag data.  Besides the traditional hardware gateway, you could use a software gateway or even OPC UA server such as FTLinx Gateway.
 Besides the RA EtherNet/IP driver, there is a MIcroControllerDriver pictured below via FT Optix v1.3.0.280 (beta).  Notice it supports Micro800, MicroLogix1400, PLC  and SLC via FTOptic runtime on a PC.  For the picture below, I am running FT Optix via the FT Hub where FT Optix Design Studio is running in the cloud and I am only using a web browser on my PC.  This is a convenient way to try various version (or beta) w/o installing it locally on my PC.


### Human: I have some HMI screens in FactoryLink and I would like to convert the files to be able to open them from FactoryTalk View. How can I do it ? ### Assistant: Unfortunately, the only method I am aware of is the old fashioned, brute-force method of re-engineering each screen in the new system.   As part of a small team, we replaced a FactoryLink system with PlantPAx and ViewSE about 9 years ago and it was a manual process.
 We took the opportunity to modernize the controller applications and get the operational benefits out of PlantPAx by rewriting the entire application.  We used the PlantPAx engineering tools to reduce some of our development time on the controller side but the screen work was all manual.


### Human: As alarms appear in the alarm summary banner I won't them to be sent to a printer line by line. Can anybody advise how this can be implemented or send me a link to a tutorial? ### Assistant: 3rd party tools can be used to print alarms.  I'm guessing every couple of minutes you'd check the FTAE alarm log for any new alarm events, add them to the queue.  When the queue is full, then you'd print the page.  Historically, there were 66 lines per page so maybe the queue is 66 alarms, and when the queue is full, then print 66 alarms on a page.


### Human: CompactLogix 5380 question. When I type the IP address of the PLC in Chrome a web server appears.  Is there a way to see tag values here? ### Assistant: Unfortunately, no


### Human: CompactLogix 5380 question. I am creating an app using Python or C# and want to read and write tags using my app.  How can I do this?  Any suggestions?### Assistant: You need an EtherNet/IP protocol stack that specifically support vendor-specific services for R/W Logix5000 data.   You can purchase FactoryTalk Linx Gateway which includes a SDK library.   This would be the most optimized and secure way to talk to the Logix5000 controller as it can offer CIP Security, OPC UA security, IP Sec, FactoryTalk Security, FactoryTalk Audit, FactoryTalk Diagnostics, FactoryTalk Alarm and Events.  Rockwell Automation does provide free public documentation for those who want to build something from scratch


### Human: Kinetix Runtime Clocks. Is there any direct tags/status words that you can use to monitor runtime in  the Kinetix CIP drives?  Specifically, the Kinetix 5700. Ideally, I am looking for: -Power on time (such as DC Bus charged, but servo not enabled) -Actual runtime (-Servo On/Enabled) I know I can just use the DC Bus and ServoActionStatus tags in Logix to monitor these conditions, but I am wondering if there is any dedicated runtime counters or clocks already built into the Kinetix/CIP tag structure that is already collecting this data. ### Assistant: You can use MSG instruction to access some of those Diagnostic attributes, you can also access them via the drive webpage and find the attribute list: 710 Control Power-up Time, 711 Cumulative Run Time, 712 Cumulative Energy Usage, 713 Cumulative Motor Revs, 714 Cumulative Main Power Cycles, 715 Cumulative Control Power Cycles, 716 Cumulative Control Power-up Time. The attributes ID are in decimal and in the MSG they must be converted to Hex. Go to the Rockwell Automation Knowledge base article QA63499. to find how to use MSG for this application. If you use dual axis drive, the axis 1 will have Instance 1 and axis 2 will have instance 3.


### Human: Logix designer Compare tool, AOI logics not opening. I cannot open AOI logic in compate tool. I clicked several times on it but not open. My both projects AOI protected with a security  key file with extention .sk, but I go to tools, security  section, select. Sk file and un protect project AOI in rs logix. Why I cannot open and see changes in the AOI logics? ### Assistant: Protected AOI can be compared, and double-clicking on the Logic icon should open the Ladder Content window at the top. If the SK.dat file is missing, it is indicated near the Routine name in the compared content, and clicking on the Logic icon still opens a window on the top, with some encryption information and timestamp. As you wrote, your logic has been unprotected, so the comparison should basically work like all other routines. I suggest to check the Compare Tool version, and try a Repair or just an update of the tool if a newer version is available (maybe it's an old version). About the other message you got about memory, it usually happens when trying to compare large arrays or very complex file. As you mentioned it happens during .pdf export, it may also be related to corrupt or old Compare Tool version.


### Human: 1756-L83ES wipe or unlock safety Processor. I've got an upgrade on an existing CPU System problem is the customer has changed the safety Unlock password and doesn't know what it is, and I need to make edits in the safety software. So, the question I have is there a way to brute force the safety open or wipe the CPU so I can download the unlocked programme I have, I can't even Flash the CPU due to the safety being locked. Second to a new processor I've hit a brick wall. ### Assistant: Factory Reset. You can clear the program from memory on the 5570 controllers. On 5580 controllers, you can clear the program from memory and reset the controller to factory default settings.


### Human: Communication Error When disconnect off in Armor start 284GS. I installed armor start 284GS with L84ES PLC. I found today some drives shows communication error. checked 16#0002 Resource Unavailable. then checked the armor start , disconnect switch to ON. then Communication found OK. What is logic behind this? is this normal working ? or anything need to configure to avoid this type of issue. ### Assistant: If you turn the Local Disconnect switch to OFF position, the main line supply power is removed from the internal VFD, so that the communication fault you're encountering is an expected behavior.


### Human: Powerflex 525 - Phase loss. I want to ask if this setting “A557 phase loss detection” is parameter that can be used to detect phase loss on 3 phase motor . And if “phase loss treshold”  A576  is set good if default is 25% for induction motor . My power supply is 400Volt AC as for Europe , i was wondering if 25% phase loss treshold is good set for this kind of power supply , because american is 460 volt if iam correct. I just need it to do its job and detect the phase loss. I don't currently have a vfd to test it on, that's why I'm asking. ### Assistant: This parameter is used to monitor the output phases only. If an output is removed, there is a motor wiring issue or the voltage falls below the threshold the drive will trip on F021 Output Ph Loss. 25% of 400 is 100Volts so you would need to lose 300Volts on a phase to trip.


### Human: Scroll the message. I am using Factory Talk View Studio version 12. The message does not fit on the space I have. Is there any way to scroll the message from right to left or vice versa automatically to show the whole message? For example, when it's got the trigger, the message keeps passing to show it all. Is it clear? ### Assistant: Here are some ideas: 1. Using the existing FTVSE graphic object with variable data.   Rather than using a static message, insert a String variable where the String value comes from a String tag in a controller.  You can create logic in the controller to scroll your message through the String tag in the controller.  The HMI will display the value that it gets from the controller.  If the HMI display is updating at once a second, then the scrolling would be rather slow as you would not want the logic to shift the characters faster than the HMI can read them.   2. Rather than using the controller to shift the characters, you could write some VBA to shift the characters in the String variable with the VBA running on the HMI screen.  3. ActiveX control or .NET control.


### Human: Impact 1336 Drive. We have a few of these older Drives on some Roll Threader machines.  We would like to have the readout read the RPMs of the spindle speed.  Does anyone know how to change it? ### Assistant: If you want to view the speed via the HIM please follow these instructions. If not please provide more details as to where/what you are trying to read the values from.
 1. Press any key from the status display (HIM). Choose Mode is shown.
 2. Press INC or DEC to show Display if you only want to view the value of a parameter.
 3. Press ENTER.
 4. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the available files. You may choose the following file: Monitor
 5. Press ENTER.
 6. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the available groups. Motor status group will have speed feedback.
 7. Press ENTER.
 8. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the parameters for the group you chose. Parameter 81 Motor speed. Parameter 89 Motor Frequency.


### Human: FTVSE Client PC - Specify Directory Issue. I have an issue with Network Distributed Station. When trying to change directory from local to network on Client PC, i get an error like this (see picture below). The Client PC is a mobile panel from KeBa KeTop155 with an Embedded Windows version. There are other clients in the network (regular PCs) and they are all connected and working fine. Some system info to clarify the situation:
 1. FTVSE 12.00.00 Patch 00 on Server PC and FTVSE 12.00.00 Patch 76 on Client PC (version mismatch like this is not an issue for other clients),
 2. Both in the same subnet (able to ping, visible in FactoryTalk Linx, visible in Specify Directory Utility, and possible to connect together and share files),
 3. Firewall disabled on both devices,
 4. Network Discovery enabled on both devices,
 5. Win10 Pro on my Server PC and Win10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB on the T155 Panel.
 My guess is that there is something wrong with Windows Embedded version that blocks or disables the connection. Or perhaps some system capabilities were limited by the manufacturer.  Right now I don't know where to look or what else to try, which is why I came to you.  ### Assistant: Make sure you can Ping the FTDirectory (and other distributed components) by their host ID name.  FTView SE needs host id name resolution.  Usually there is a DNS server, otherwise you can use host files on each PC. I suggest to install the same patches on all computers of your network although you're not encountering issues on other clients, I've found this to be a good practice to avoid problems when trying to connect the client to the server. Another thing to check is the Network Location setting, if computers are in a Workgroup it should be set to Private.


### Human: Safety Produce Consume. Have a L72S (v30) and L330ERMS2 (V33) and want to know if it is acceptable to create produce/consume safety tags between them for a safety push button.  Do not see where you can connect a 5570 to a 5380 Safety controller. Do have Digital safety IO that could be used but not sure if commons between a 1734-OB8S and 5069-IB8S OR 5069-OBV8S and 1734-IB8S can be tied to common VDC power.  Drawings are unclear and seem to show isolated channels for some of the modules (1734-IB8S). ### Assistant: You can create a 1769-L33ERMS in the 1756-L72S project, in IO Configuration, instead the not found 5069-L330ERMS2, because the path to a producer controller doesn't check the catalog number of controller, only the route will be the same that the real controller. About the connection between a Safety Point IO to a Safety 5069 module, you can interconnect the modules using the same power supply for 1734-AENT or 1734-EP24DC, and the SA of 5069 controller or 5069-FPD. Connect the COM pins between them. In my opinion, the produced/consumed tags are a better solution.


### Human: PLC SCADA integtation easy testing or forcing. I am integrating both PLC and SCADA. I have a signal list and I am putting Jumper across XIC to active OTE in online program edits and seeing responses on SCADA. Putting jumper across XIC ( not IOs to force) taking me too much time to test the program  online. Is there any easy way to Force each tags. Tags are not from IOs. Many of them are Internal and Soft signals derived from programs or Bacnet or modbus. ### Assistant: Most SCADA systems will read the PLC data even when it is in Program mode. You could go to Program mode and toggle the bits in ladder using CTRL+T, or set them form the data table. Maybe you can disable your Bacnet or Modbus communications so that the data is not being updated over the network, then change the bits as described above. Only I/O tags can be forced. You could do a cross-reference to find the place where the XIC is set, and keep going back until you find the origin of the tag, and force that. The logic scan is where the XIC OTE (and other instructions are evaluated).  The Prog/Run keyswitch can be used globally for all logic in the controller.  Or you can be more granular and inhibit a program, task, routine, or rung.  Once the logic is inhibited, you can modify the tags directly w/o fighting with the logical scan where the logic would overwrite your data. The IO scan is used to update the IO-defined tags.  If you inhibit an IO module in the IO tree, then you can directly command the tags for that IO module.  If you have several IO modules under one (rack) adapter or bridge module... you can inhibit the rack or bridge module and then you can directly command those module.  If you desire a more granular approach... If you force the IO, you can overwrite an individual the IO tag value.


### Human: What is the use of Program mode and Test mode over Run mode in rockwell  PLC. ### Assistant: Run mode is the normal mode of operation. Test mode is a version of Run mode. You can make online edits, Accept them, then go into Test mode and see if they work as expected. Then you have the choice to finalise and keep the new edits or to cancel them and revert back to the old version. In Program mode the code is NOT running. You can edit more easily than when you are in Run mode, and the changes are there in the processor without having to download. In Offline mode, you can edit freely and the changes need to be downloaded to the controller.


### Human: PLC programming mode status to SCADA. I want to sent a high signal to SCADA when PLC is in programming mode.Somebody else made programs and I am commissioning now. There is a tag for CPU1 and CPU2 programmming mode in tag table. I did crpss reference and I cannot find where from it came. Also I have a redudent L75 PLC. When I turn the key on CPU and made program mode, I did not get program mode tag high to HMI. Its value is 0 and not getting high.why? ### Assistant: In Program mode the program does not run, so no values will change. Here, I have used a GSV to get the Status of the controller. When the controller is in Program Mode, as shown, the instructions don't run, so the values are as they were when it was last in Run mode. You haven't said what SCADA system you are using. If you are using FactoryTalk View SE then there are some tags you can read to get the status. They begin with @ and you can find a list in the documentation. You could look at the @Mode tag. If you are using a different SCADA package, check its documentation. You could use GSV instructions an ladder to get information about the Controller status. You are using a redundant processor, so you ought to be able to get information about each controller from the Redundancy object. So if if the Secondary is in Program mode you should be able to find out.


### Human: Panelview Plus 7 Performance series A x Internet Explorer Version. I am trying to visualize my cameras on HMI but I need at least Internet Explorer version 11 installed on HMI. My HMI is a Panelview Plus 7 Performance Series A, which is the internet explorer installed on panel view? it is possible to upgrade the internet explorer for version 11 or install edge on it? ### Assistant: On Panelview,  Plus 7 Performance series A it'll never going to work even using ActiveX ME Web browser, because the internet explorer should be at least version 11, Microsoft Edge or Chrome. Panelview Plus 7 Performance series A is a windows CE embedded, very overridden working on Internet Explorer 6. That is one of the reasons it has a very bad performance. I would recommend you to go to an Panel windows IT embedded, can be Panelview Plus 7 performance series B or another industrial PC from any other brand. It will work fine.


### Human: FT Optix Databases. Is there a way to call and execute store procedures from Database within Optix? For instance, I would like to execute a stored procedure with a click of a button. ### Assistant:  Great question. It's important to know that the default embedded database in Optix is SQLite. I'm not sure if stored procedures are possible with that, but the other option is ODBC. As for the ability to execute them from Optix, yes it is technically possible. However, there is no specific native object from within Optix Studio to do this. I believe that is on the list for the future. Currently, to do this you would need to add a runtime NetLogic and write your own C# code to interact with the database and do things like stored procedure calls. It could, of course, still be linked up to a button in the UI, but the C# backend is the only option to handle these type of advanced operations.


### Human: I want to migrate from FactoryLink to FactoryTalk View. I have some HMI screens in FactoryLink and I would like to convert the files to be able to open them from FactoryTalk View. How can I do it ? ### Assistant: Unfortunately, the only method I am aware of is the old fashioned, brute-force method of re-engineering each screen in the new system.   As part of a small team, we replaced a FactoryLink system with PlantPAx and ViewSE about 9 years ago and it was a manual process.  We took the opportunity to modernize the controller applications and get the operational benefits out of PlantPAx by rewriting the entire application.  We used the PlantPAx engineering tools to reduce some of our development time on the controller side but the screen work was all manual.


### Human: PowerFlex 70. Migrating from 20-COMM-D to 20-COMM-E. Retaining original VFD's. I have an MCC full of PowerFlex 70s that I need to cut over to Ethernet. I need to retain the existing drives. Does anybody have any experience, how-to's, or input as how to proceed. Stratix 5700's in place, cables pulled. Just need to swap the comms modules and make them work. ### Assistant: I would suggest making sure the ethernet switch is configured prior to attempting the switchover. I feel like I fight them (Stratix5700) a lot during initial commissioning.


### Human: Kinetix 5100, disconnect encoder without fault. I would like to know if it is possible, by ethernet ip, to disable the kinetix 5100 drive, it is to be able to disconnect the encoder (through an ATI tool changer), so that, while it is energized, to be able to make the change, and it does not cause an non-recoverable fault, since the way I know to reset the non-recoverable fault is to power cycle or reset the module, and it takes a long time. ### Assistant: I cannot find any documentation to suggest the encoder is RIUP (Removeable or Insertion while Under Power).  This can be interpreted as the encoder connection was not designed/tested nor supported for RIUP.  If the Kinetix is power but the CIP axis is disabled (open loop), I believe it is still reading the encoder position and it would register an encoder fault.


### Human: About the Error Code 16#0013 and 16#0015 in EtherNet/IP Socket Interface. When using the PLC  1756-L73 with 1756-EN2T trying to conmmunicat with PC by a  TCP connecting as AB EtherNet/IP Socket Interface EtherNet/IP Socket Interface   ENET-AT002E-EN-P, I have succeed in Socket Creating and got the retunred Instance, but when trying to OpenConnection by MSG OpenCOnnection, the MSG show an error code 16#0013  it seems to be a problem in configuration of the source length, however I tired every possible lenth continuously and the error code changes between 16#0013 and 16#0015 as in  the document  ENET-AT002E-EN-P there shall be an airticle abou this issue called Article 1756-EN2T, 1756-EWEB sockets error 16#0020, howevery it is not found in the website.  ### Assistant: You need to add 16 to the length of the actual string you are sending. Here is an example from a project of mine. You mention that you've already got the Instance number returned by the Create Socket instruction, as shown in the MOV instruction below.
 1. The text being sent is in Write_Data_Out, which is a UDT that includes a 480-character string called .Buffer.
 2. Get the length of the actual text in .Buffer (only 214 characters in my example) and add 16. Store the result in the .LEN of the MSG tag
 3. Then execute the MSG instruction.


### Human: RSNetWorx ControlNet Software. I've observed that all the I/O IF16H and OF8H installed on 1 backplane rack lost their hart parameters. Upon download the back up program the control module properties shows the code 16#0304 wich indicate that the module is not configured to send scheduled data.To use the RSNetWorx software is it required to purchase  the subscription to allow donwload from the website? ### Assistant: When the ControlNet was scheduled, it generated a Keeper Signature and a Scanner Signature.  The Keeper Signature was injected the online Keeper capable devices e.g. 1756-CNB, 1756-CN2, etc.  The Scanner Signature was injected into your online CLX L72 processor.  After successfully scheduling ControlNet, you must immediately upload from the CLX controller to your PC because the online controller has the (injected) Scanner Signature.  If you do not upload after scheduling, then your offline ACD does not have the (injected) Scanner Signature and downing that ACD (without the Scanner key) will break your ControlNet connections.  If you upload after scheduling, then you can download without breaking the scheduled connections.  Once the Scanner Signature is captured in the offline file, you can change anything in that file and you will not break the scheduled ControlNet connections (unless you modify the ControlNet connections e.g. path, RPI, tag size). If you export your ACD file to a L5k or L5x and look at the ControlNet card, you will see the Scanner signature.  This Scanner signature is not visible in the RSLogix5000 software, but it is generated and displayed in RSNetworx.  If you don't upload the CLX after scheduling, then the ACD file on your PC will have the wrong Scanner Signature... By default it will be 16#0000_0000..  The Scanner Signature in the CLX controller (shown below via the L5k export) must match the Scanner Signature that was registered in the Active Keeper.


### Human: Powerflex 700s Phase II - Disable Motion Control. We have a Powerflex 700s phase II firmware 4.002, but the enconder card is burned. We want to disable it to use the Drive wihout motion control. We try some configurations found it in the web, but the parameters mentioned are different of the parameters that we have in the Drive.  When we start it from the HIM, the Drive stop immediatly but we don't have  any failure. We changes the parameters: 222 - Sensorless [Mtr Fdbk Sel Pri], 223 - Motor Sim [Mtr Fdbk Sel Alt], 485 - V/Hz  [Motor Control Mode]. We don't have any failure before we try to start the Drive. Any sugestion or Do you know if is it posible to use it whitout motion control? ### Assistant: Parameter 677 stop owner should indicate where the stop command is coming from. This should help in tackling this issue. Also you can check bit 30-28 in Parameter 152 [Applied LogicCmd] to determine how the Speed Reference Select Inputs has been set to the drive. Parameter 27/28 will need to be checked along with Parameter 10/12.


### Human: How force AOI local tags. For testing and commissioning, I have to force many AOI local tags. How to do it. There any many bit level XIC in the AOI instant and each to be toggled permanently to start AHU fan. ### Assistant: If the local tags are exposed as external access, then you can toggle them on the HMI via FTLiveData (FTLinx), or OPC. Besides the HMI or traditional OPC Client, you can use OPC or RTD or DDE to an Excel sheet. PlantPAx Online Config Tool is an Excel sheet with a VBA OPC Client which allow you to bulk modify and write tag values to the online controller.


### Human: When I type the IP address of the PLC in Chrome a web server appears.  Is there a way to see tag values here? ### Assistant: No


### Human: I am creating an app using Python or C# and want to read and write tags using my app.  How can I do this?  Any suggestions? ### Assistant: ou need an EtherNet/IP protocol stack that specifically support vendor-specific services for R/W Logix5000 data.   You can purchase FactoryTalk Linx Gateway which includes a SDK library.   This would be the most optimized and secure way to talk to the Logix5000 controller as it can offer CIP Security, OPC UA security, IP Sec, FactoryTalk Security, FactoryTalk Audit, FactoryTalk Diagnostics, FactoryTalk Alarm and Events.


### Human: ActiveX Gauges and Instrumentation. I was wondering if there is an ActiveX instrumentation package provided by Rockwell, if so, where can I find this? If not is there a recommended 3rd party software that is reputable.   I am running FactoryTalk View SE vs.11. ### Assistant: ActiveX objects are software components supplied by products independent from FactoryTalk View, such as Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, and many other third-party applications.  ActiveX needs to be downloaded separately.


### Human: View Designer issue. How can I create internal HMI tag in View Deisinger. ### Assistant: I don't believe it is possible to create an internal HMI tag in View Designer. This software is entirely different than FT View ME/SE, so some of the features you may be accustomed to don't necessarily exist here. Not yet, at least.


### Human: View Designer issue. How can I create a button (The function is for creating a new user and password) ### Assistant: I also don't believe you can create a new user and password using a button in the runtime. I don't see a way to do this. The users must be configured in View Designer before building the runtime. You can use a button to perform login and logout, however.


### Human: View Designer issue. Does View Designer is built with VBA, Macro function or not? ### Assistant: Regarding your last point, there is no way to create macros or custom VBA scripts to augment your application, as with FT View SE. The View Designer software is more modern than FT View ME/SE, but it is still basic software that does not include a lot of features for customization. If you need this type of customization, maybe FT Optix would be a better fit for you.


### Human: Removall Flash Player. I have the RSLinx Classic 4.21.00 CPR 9 SR 12.0 software installed on some equipment, I was asked to uninstall the Flash Player from the equipment, but the software is dependent on Flash Player. I would like to check if the software has an upgrade or remain with the same version, just uninstall the Flash Player without the application stopping working. ### Assistant: The Adobe Flash Player is used for viewing multimedia contents by RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 Online Books. If Adobe Flash Player is uninstalled, it will prevent user from viewing those but will not effect the software running.


### Human: myRockwell Automation not loading. I'm trying to get to my +Learning account but when I log into Rockwell Automation all I get is a loading screen.  It will sit on the attached image with the red circle rotating for hours.  Do I need to clear my cookies or something? ### Assistant: Do you have any AdBlockers enabled or pop-ups disabled in you browser? Try different browser. The platform is picky like that (and the lead in workflow will annoy you after a while)


### Human: Is there any easy way to move all coils one step back and keep NO contact in the same place. Total 547 rugs. Each contsins an NO contact and a coil. I want to move all coils one step back and keep NO contact same place.Is there any easy way to make it fast other that cut paste each rugs coil? Rtu register not have 10th bit address.so all coils move one step back.I mean coil with 10th bit delete and place coil with 11th bit in place of deleted one and so on.### Assistant: Many years ago I used to generate PLC5 ladder from a database into text files which I'd then import into RSLogix software for download. If this functionality is still available, you could possibly export your ladder as text, manipulate it as required, then import again. Excel may be the easiest tool for the manipulation if you can break each rung up, adjust the relevant part (the address after the OTE instruction?) and reconstitute it again.


### Human: Connected Components Workbench. Is there a reason that CCW version 21 takes 5 and a half minutes to open? All of the other Rockwell software on the same computer opens normally. ### Assistant: Does the delay happen at opening the CCW from its icon, or at opening a CCW project? CCW launching delays might be related with big projects and computer resources. I tried in my virtual machine (not lots of resources , but only CCW V21.01 software installed) and it has opened in 30 seconds. If it isn't the case, you can check the possible cause in Windows Events at launching it. Or in Task Manager. May be a dependency of a service that spends to launch.


### Human: Instruction like BSL. I'm working on a project on Studio 5000, Logix Designer version 32. I'm looking for an instruction that allow me to shift an integer through an array one integer at time. ### Assistant: It sounds like you want the FIFO Load and Unload, or LIFO Load and Unload instructions: FFL, FFU, LFL, LFU.


### Human: How to compare two projects AOI automatically or easy way to understand changes? ### Assistant: Compare & Merge tool.


### Human: How to compare online and offline project changes? How to compare onlinevproject and offline project. Today, I was online with PLC until lunchtime. After wgwn I try to online, I got a poup message  to upload/download  project. There is a change in online and offline project. How to know what changes or which routine or rung got changed before upload or download. ### Assistant: Upload a copy from the controller and save it, then use the Logix Designer Compare Tool. In the Compare Tool there also appears to be a Logix Definition Compare, which I think compares AOI definitions within the projects.


### Human: Transaction Manager V13.10 String data issue. last week FTTM V13.10 installed and tested with 1756-L71  PLC V24. I am able to write data from PLC to SQL table. I am trying to read data from SQL table using stored procedures method. Compare string from PLC tag with SQL table. When configure string instead of PLC's tag, able to read data from SQL to PLC. When i use PLC string tag, no data. ### Assistant: Regarding the PLC string tag no data reading from SQL via FTTM transaction, it should be caused  by that the .LEN field of string tag does not automatically get updated while writing the CLX STRING data type via FTTM. To workaround this shortcoming, either Define an additional data item in FTTM for the string_tag.LEN field, and output the length value from the database stored procedure as well, or Program additional ladder logic to update the string_tag.LEN field when the .DATA is written. Hope it will be working for you. By the way, it seems your account has not RA TechConnect entitlement. It is appreciated you may contact your local RA distributor or sales office to explore the TechConnect support contract in order to be entitled for RA TechSupport.


### Human: PanelView Plus 6 1000. My client received equipment from which he is supposed to upload a visualization, make a small correction and then download visualization. He received a PanelView Plus 6 in version 3.001. However, Rockwell provides only version 5.0. Do you have any ideas what to do with this? ### Assistant: PanelView Plus 6 1000 with an EDS frn 3.001 is really a PanelView Plus 6 rev 6.00-6.10-7.00-8.00-8.10-8.20. Because the first firmwares of this product use the same EDS file. This panel can be upgraded up to rev12.00. You can check the current revision when the application is stopped, in Terminal Settings>System Information>About FactoryTalk View ME Station


### Human: Problem with touch screen calibration 2711P-T15C22D9P. First step: Terminal Settings, then choose Input Devices>touch screen>Calibration. Second Step: Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. The problem is that i don't have a message that calibration is complete. All the time the target moves around the screen. When the calibration is complete, a message appears to indicate the measurement of new calibration settings. Right now we use USB mouse to navigate through the interface.  ### Assistant: It might be a hardware issue or a firmware issue. To be sure, you can try to flash the panel with the desired version of firmware. If problem reproduces after that, there might be several touch cells damaged. If not, the new firmware image has corrected a corrupted dll library.


### Human: Micro850 with Keyence IV2 TCP/IP. I'm triying to conect a keyence iv2 via TCP /IP to a micro850 but i didnt find a way to connect or a example with other 3rd party device, is posible connect micro800 with a 3rd party devices because just find connection with AB PLC 7 HMI. ### Assistant: Setting up a class 1 connection will depend on your Micro850 model. If you have a 2080-LC50E, you are good to go with a  generic profile. If instead you have a 2080-LC50, you can only do class 3 messaging.


### Human: I have some HMI screens that I did in CCW and I did the PLC program in RSLogix 500 Pro, how can I do it if I want to simulate everything together? ### Assistant: RSLogix 500 Emulate can communicate with a panel thru the virtual DF1 serial port. CCW doesn't provide a Test Application feature for PanelView 800. So, it is not possible to test together.


### Human: Loop Detected Error in EN2TR Module. We have rockwell dcs with L75 controller and EN2TR. In one of the network the EN2TR module went to fault with error code as Loop Detected. Beacon time out and interval went to huge number outside the range. Anyone faced this issue? ### Assistant: Loop problems in DLR networks might be solved declaring a second Supervisor in the network. With 2 supervisors, one be the active supervisor and the other the backup supervisor (selecting which is the active, can be done with the precedence number, the highest wins).


### Human: CIP Messaging in Studio. Is anyone aware of a CIP document that lists your parameter fields shown above (Service Code, Class, etc.) and what the numbers correspond to? ### Assistant: There are two places: 1. The Rockwell knowledgebase has many of these outlined for various use cases and products: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/748424. 2. The CIP specification (published by ODVA) lists standard class codes and the services each class supports.  Rockwell products make extensive use of the standard spec but any vendor can adapt the spec for their own specific use cases.


### Human: I have a servo in one machine connected to a AB PLC. and i want to make that servo as master servo and synchronize the two other servos which are present in another machine with different AB PLC as slave WRT to the master servo from first machine. so how i can transfer the axis data from one PLC to another PLC as i want to use MAG instruction to build electronic gearing?  ### Assistant: Option 1: in the Master machine you can produce this axis over ethernet IP (supported starting Logix v32).  them you can creat a virtual axis in the remote machine (slave) that consume the data from the Axis produced in the master machine. Then depending of your need you can Gear, Cam any of the remote machine to the Virtual slave that is sync to your master axis on the master machine.  If your application is bellow V32, you will have to use a CIP sync AOI (much more complex), at this stage please engage a Rockwell Automation support.
 Option 2: Buy a CIP motion encoder , and install it on the Master Machine, this encoder will be connected on the Network and processor of the remote (slave)Machine. This encoder will be seen as a real CIP Motion axis in the remote Machine, you can them use this axis as a master for the other axis on this remote machine. Them you just have to creat a PCAM , MAG..etc between this encoder and the axis that you need to synchronise on this slave machine.
 The Option 2 is the easiest, but require some investment. But do not require modification of the code of the master machine. The Option 1 is the most complex to implement, even more if you have a Logix version bellow V32 and you don't want to upgrade to V32... without support I will not recommend this one.


### Human: FT View Client edition. I am wondering if there is a key/script in FT View Release number 13.00.00 (CPR 9 SR 13) that helps Client/Operator finding a tag in all screens. ### Assistant: The Find/Replace, Cross reference (You can find them from studio toolbar) can help finding tags on Graphic displays and other components at Design time. Runtime search function which can search tags runtime displays will be available on FTView SE next release v14.00.00.


### Human: ONS automatically reseting bit, It is energized green color. why? ### Assistant: If you cross-reference the ONS bit, is it used elsewhere?  The ONS will highlight green once it has executed and stored the memory bit. Otherwise would could insert some diagnostic latches or counters on each branch to catch a possible nuisance condition.


### Human: OPTIX 1.2.0.263 - well much testing has been done before posting this report of what i suspect is a possible bug. Please check the Trending operation with 6 or so pens , with the function FOLLOWING set to FALSE. Then go to application , select your trend page. You will note the Trend pens start from the center of the page , this is fine and im happy. Now grab the trend and move it back in time a few times , then wait a few seconds ( depends on your polling update time ) but here , the FOLLOWING function seems to be set as True . Once i have disturbed the trend chart back in time for veiwing , the chart continuously updates back to the far right of the screen , inhibiting you from reading the previous chart values.  To prove there is an issue , I created a dynamic link with a check box for the Following function and placed it on the trend page. Again, first use , all is well , but 2nd use etc it fails to observe the functions command.  This issue i found many days ago. Anyone else see this ? ### Assistant: Yes, I have seen this. I assumed the FOLLOWING property to be essentially a pause command. It does seem that manipulating the trend display overrides this function after a brief delay. This could be intentional and just not documented well or perhaps it is a bug. Nevertheless, I concur with you that it ideally should not be this way. There should be the ability to pause the trend and manipulate its view indefinitely.


### Human: I want to do a backup of a Factory Talk View SE network distributed application V7 project, to later move it to a newer server with the V13 application. I planned to use the Distributed Application Manager tool to backup the application, but I can't find it in the old server or in the FT view SE 7 installation I have. Where can I find the Distributed Application Manager tool installation for V7 ? ### Assistant: I don't believe it existed back in that version.  There was an HMI backup and Restore utility under the View Tools that gives you the capability of backing up a running HMI application.  You can also back of the FTD but I believe you have to manually recreate the data shortcuts back in that version.


### Human: Can I replace an 1769 L36-ERM with an L36-ERMS?  Other than some additional memory, the specs appear the same. ### Assistant: Sure you can replace a 1769 L36-ERM with an ERMS no problem. There is extra Memory for the safety part, ... for the rest they looks the same (power is the same, supported module is the same...etc) You will have to change the controller in the application code.


### Human: When I'm browsing a kinda long routine, Is there a way to know which UDTs/DataTypes are in a specific routine? You can get some info if you export and import routine, it will show you datatypes and stuff, but can you somehow get info without import/export? ### Assistant: Have you tried to right click on the tag and select Cross References from the pop up menu ? if shows many details about your tag.


### Human: Open Popup using NetLogic in FTOptix? I am trying to open a popup based on a variables value at runtime. Although, I am having trouble trying to bring this functionality to the project. I can't seem to find any documentations that relates to opening popups/windows using NetLogic. I also tried playing around with MessageBox.Show() and passed in my popup through this, but no luck. Is this something that would have to be pieced together with different assemblies and references outside of Optix prebuilt library? Or am I missing something within the documentation that could point me in the right direction? ### Assistant: You should be able to do this using the .OpenDialog() method. In the Template Libraries, you can add the Login form to your project, which will bring in a NetLogic called 'LoginButtonLogic'. If you open it, you'll find a good example of how a popup dialog is called using this method. Hopefully that gives you enough ammunition.


### Human: PF755 Increment /Decrement Speed using 0-10V. Is it possible to increment the PF755 speed in fixed amount using a 0-10V or -10V to 10V i.e if the drive receives 10V it will increment the speed by 2Hz and if it receives -10V the speed will decrement by 2Hz . I know it is possible using DI assignment but PF755 has only one input and that input is assigned to Run and dont have a seprate I/O card . Also since it is standalone VFD control over ethernet is not possible. We have a spring return Selector Switch which if turned in one Direction speed should increment by 2Hz and if it turned to another it should decrease by 2Hz. Can i connect a analog input to the drive through this such that drive receives +/-10V and accordingly increment/decrement speed by 2Hz ### Assistant: As pointed out on your initial post, the implementation of that application requirement would be possible configuring the MOP  (Motor Operated Potentiometer) feature of the PowerFlex 755 with the help of 2 digital inputs. In the scenario presented, it looks like there are not spare inputs available to be used, so the straight forward implementation of the MOP feature will not be possible. To my knowledge, based on the MOP block diagram below, there is no indication that the  switching of a +/- 10V analogue input will be triggering the 2Hz increase or decrease sought after on this application.


### Human: FTview SE 10.0: How to display (and edit) a different language than the default? I have two languages in my installation. I design in English - but as I sometimes just copy a text box and change the text - then I also need to change the second language. How do I switch the display language in my display editor? ### Assistant: If you are using FTView v10.0, there is a feature enabling you to change the application language to modify/edit the text strings on the graphic display. Click the 'Change Application Language' icon on the toolbar, without having to close the application and then re-open it with another language.


### Human: I have a USB barcode scanner plugged into a PanelView Plus 7 Series B. With the CE Panelview's we had a custom ActiveX that would write the scanner data directly into a tag without opening the keyboard of a string Input Enable. This ActiveX will not work on the Series B PanelViews. I was hoping that I could just use an ActiveX Macro 10 to move the data, but so far not working. I am not sure of the complete path of the PV USB port. Has anyone done this? ### Assistant: I have gone a different route where I have setup the scanner to send F1 and have made a Key Assignment to the String Input Enable to open with F1. I have to scan the barcode once to open the keyboard and then scan again to fill the data. I am thinking that Zebra or Honeywell can make me a custom barcode will configure the scanner to do both with only 1 trigger.


### Human: Copy batch files to windows IOT on the panelview plus 7 serie B. I tried to copy the .bat files that i normally used to back up some files on the pendrive, using ME program launcher. Now with this new serie B is working under windows IOT core. Is not allowing me to copy the files. ### Assistant: you just need to connect usb mouse to HMI you will be able to use your right button to copy and past files


### Human: We would like to use the new SDK to download multiple PLCs simultaneously but are running into some issues. Has anyone been able to download multiple ACD files using the futures functionality in C++ such that each thread downloads to an individual controller with the goal of downloading several controllers all at once (asynchronously)? If so, how did you accomplish this because we keep getting restriction errors due to the download function requiring to have the project open. ### Assistant: The Logix Designer SDK supports concurrent execution with synchronous interfaces calls. With that, the download operation itself can happen in parallel, however, the user project opening step due to the Logix Designer limitation cannot. So practically, when executing the download procedure in the loop, make sure that the project opening step has ended, and then run the download, even though the one from the previous iteration is still pending.


### Human: Integrated architecture Builder 2023 software download. I log on Rockwell webisite, and download the IAB software, but the version is 2022, can anyone give me a link that i can download 2023 version? ### Assistant: Once you have downloaded the latest version available from our website (which you probably have already done) and finished the installation, you need to run the Current Program Updater to get the latest required files, making your IAB up-to-date. You can launch the tool from Start --> Rockwell Automation


### Human: Silent or Unattended Install of Multiversion Studio 5000. I'm trying to use Microsoft SCCM to manage and deploy Rockwell software has anyone gotten the multiversion of Studio 5000 to install all the available versions in the install file? If so, what was the command you used? I'm hoping this works: Setup.exe /QS /IAcceptAllLicenseTerms /AutoRestart /SetupLanguage=ENU /InstallDrive=C: Right now there is a version of Studio 5000 v35 that has the following installs: V35-V30, V28, V24, V21, V20 ### Assistant: The command you have suggested will function, but it only installs v35 out of the multiversion download of Studio 5000.  From testing and looking through documentation I have not found any way to get the multiversion of Studio 5000 to silently install all included versions.  According to technote QA3363 - RSLogix 5000/ Studio 5000: Silent Installation we might run into some issues doing a silent install on some earlier versions of Studio 5000.  From what I can tell it does not look like the multiversion Studio 5000 installation supports a silent install for all included versions.


### Human: Data log options. I would like to log 3 tags, I have an Factorytalk view ME v13 running on a industrial PC, and a control logix 1756-L83E. Which are the best options to do that data log? Considering I need to save it each time it changes, it is around 1.5 sec. ### Assistant: FactoryTalk View ME has a few options for logging data. The simplest way is to create a datalog model. A datalog can log data upon each change or upon a set interval and will be stored on your industrial PC. You can also you an ActiveX control like MECSVDatalog, which will log the data directly to an excel spreadsheet. Other more expensive options include purchasing software to log the data from the PLC. I don't know what you need to do with the data, and that will probably effect what you decide, but if all you need is to look at the data or display it on the HMI then a datalog model would do well.


### Human: Is it possible to create a function block in RSLogix 500 Pro? ### Assistant: RSLogix 500 only uses Ladder language, in routines. Only LAD2 is launched by the controller, and you should use the instruction JSR to launch the other ladder routines. There isn't a feature like Add-On Instructions in RSLogix 500. Additionally, the JSR doesn't accept parameters, like Studio 5000. The feature that you are searching for, is available in Micro800 and CCW.


### Human: How to read warning messages before downloading (logix designer v31)? Recently, I want to summary the warnings of PLC programming. But, I do not download them to avoid the impact of normal production. Is there method to fix it? ### Assistant: You can Verify the Controller before downloading and it will spit out errors, warnings and messages.


### Human: I would like to know if I can install RSLogix 5000 V20 (or another version) on a PC with Linux operating system? ### Assistant: RSLogix and Studio 5000 are not supported for the Linux OS distributions. You could use software like WINE to try and make a compatible environment, but honestly I can't see how it would be worth the headache. Just stick with Windows.


### Human: FactoryTalk Optix: Any good suggestions for simulating tags while developing a project in FTOptix? I have reached a point with my project where testing is needed to see if the functionality is working as intended. ### Assistant: You can always creating variables and objects in the Model folder, set default values to them, and emulate with that. You can later link them to live PLC tags when the simulation is complete. However, I suspect you are wanting to simulate your PLC application and link your Optix emulated runtime to that so that you have 'live' values and logic. If that's the case, Logix Echo is what you are looking for. Unfortunately, you would have to pay for the full version. There may be a trial version available, however.


### Human: How to setup the config between micrologix 1200 - ENI-Interface module and HMI PANEL VIEW PLUS. My problem is my 3 device are in the network I can ping. but for any reazon the HMI don't see the plc. I setup the topic in the HMI proyect but the problem persisting. I used Micrologix 1200, ENI-interface module, HMI panel view plus 400. ### Assistant: Make sure your PLC shortcut in FTView is copied to the runtime tab.


### Human: CCW Micro820 to ATV12 VFD Modbus. I am trying to communicate with a Schneider ATV12 over the embedded serial port on the Micro820 and I am having a bear of a time getting the motor running. According to the ATV12 documentation the control words address is 8501 + 1 = 8502. I am not getting any errors in CCW nor the drive and I know the wiring is right, but the program will not execute. I feel that I might be making a mistake with the LocalAddress array? ### Assistant: On one of our older product lines we did this all the time (on a Micro850 rather than 820, but the logic should be identical).  We connected a 1761-NC01 to the embedded serial port and wired the drive into that (jump terminal A to TERM, wires on A & B to pins 4 & 5 on the RJ45 at the drive).


### Human: Could I communicate from a SCADA Software (PC Vue, Citect) with an 1769-L30ER CPU with OPC UA? The SCADA software is the client and the PLC is the server. Does the 1769-L30ER CPU need a special firmware? ### Assistant: The SCADA software  (PC Vue, Citect) has built-in drivers for communications to the 1769-L30ER CPU so you don't need to purchase the OPC UA Server software.  If you want to purchase the OPC UA Server software (and install it on a PC), there are several vendor who have Allen-Bradley drivers... However, FactorTalk Linx Gateway is the recommended OPC UA Server solution because of the tight integration and excellent performance.


### Human: Whether it is possible to read data in FView application delivered over JSON standard? How to do this? ### Assistant: The usage of JSON is limited to .NET control. To enable support for complex data types of property and method parameters in the .NET control, you can utilize a pre-existing module called JSONConverter 1.0 Type Library in the VBA editor. This module is designed to handle data types that can be serialized by the NewtonJSON library. Complex objects will be transmitted in both input and output formats using the JSON string format.


### Human: We currently use Factory Talk SE and some of our Alarms send emails to various people.I cannot seem to find how the emails are being generated or where to Edit them. How i can add/remove people to this list due to staff changes? ### Assistant: Are you sure that e-mail are not generated externally? FactoryTalk View SE doesn't contain a native object for e-mail sending. Or there are chances an ActiveX has been used, the ME EmailSender Control ActiveX.


### Human: Optix: how can i call a bit of int at active of led (of base control)? ### Assistant: Use the Scalar to Bit Array Converter


### Human: Is there a way to setup Optix to a Logix Emulator on the same workstation for testing? ### Assistant: We use Logix Echo to communicate to FTOptix. https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/software/factorytalk/designsuite/logix-echo.html


### Human: I'm using powerflex 525, I'm giving speed command drive and it is reflecting in drive Hz, but if I give start command it's still in ideal, Before it was running perfectly. ### Assistant: There are three start sources P046, P048, P050 (start source 1, 2, 3). There are also there speed references P047, P049, P051 (Speed ref 1, 2, 3). If using ethernet IP (for example) as start source and speed reference the use P046 and P047 change these parameters to the correct value. It is important to make sure any of the other start source and speed ref cannot be set to the same value. Start source 3 and speed ref 3 are set to Ethernet IP by default and will need to be changed in this case.


### Human: Ultra 5000 Drive C Programs Failing? We had an issue last night with the Ultra5000 drive failing on one of our Hem presses. The hempress was stuck in the lower position (Manual and Auto). Cycled power to the drive several times but couldn't get devicenet communication. So we eventually swapped the drive. As part of the swapping procedure we reloaded the C program for the Ultra 5000. After swapping the drive, the press was raising extremely slow and stalling after hem. We had to reload the C program a second time in order to get it working properly. This is the second time we have had issues with the Ultra 5000 C program. We think it might be getting stuck in a subroutine. My question is, does anyone else have issues with the C program, and are there any patches available to address this? Thanks Eric ### Assistant: If you have experience programming in C, you should check to see if the program has appropriate check statements. Typically people will use a while loop to perform some of their code. Like this: while (!StopRequested()) This type of statement can help break out of a routine that is stuck. You can also use some of the available variable tables to write diagnostic info. For example, when the program tries to run a certain piece of code, write a number to the variable table that will indicate it is running that code. This might help you troubleshoot the code. I've written many programs for the 5k and it's a really good drive, but it can be difficult to troubleshoot. \n


### Human: CNC controllers by Rockwell Does Rockwell Automation offer any new CNC controllers beyond the 9/PC ### Assistant: Rockwell Automation does not make any CNC products since July, 2002. \n


### Human: Kinetix drives only phasing up to 3... I have 6 drives, on a 1756-M08SE, this is a new startup. Why are my K6K drives only phasing up to 3? ### Assistant: Are all feedback cables connected? Also is the correct motor selected in RS 5000? Any errors in logix? http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=33524 \n


### Human: Ultra5000 firmware upgrade and Logix 5000 Hi, I've been asked to upgrade / reinstall the firmware and then possibly the application on an Ultra 5000 motion controller after what looks to be corrupt firmware. I haven’t had anything to do with these motion controllers before I'm lead to bereave that I can use Logix 5000 to reinstall the firmware and then reload the application. Can anyone confirm the basic procedure / steps that I can expect? What version of Logix 5000 do I need to be running? (I have version 10, 11, & 13 loaded at present). Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: You cannot use RSLogix 5000 to upgrade the firmware. The Ultra5000 is a stand alone servo drive/controller and you will need to use Ultraware software. \n


### Human: Drives in contrlollogix I/O configuration Every time I try to add a drive to my controllogix I/O configuration all I get is a small pop up box with what looks like a half circle. I dosent matter which drive I try to install it does the same thing. I have another laptop with the same version of controllogix and it has no problem adding drives to the I/O configuration. I updated the EDS files but it still will not work. Any ideas. ### Assistant: If you had a beta version RSLogix running on your PC, remove everything from RSLogix first and install a released version V16.03. Or download and install the latest version from the add on profile for the drives here. Good luck,C \n


### Human: K7000 Aux Feedback I have an application feeding coiled steel, there is slippage. Can the Aux Feedback be used for position control (encoder driven by the steel)and still have velocity control of the axis (no runaway) if the encoder is disconnected from the steel. I tried most of the alternate servo loops and half caused drive errors while the other half ran away if the encoder was disconected. OR is there a better way to control the feed to length using the Aux Feedback as Feedback Only? ### Assistant: Dual Position Servo is your best bet. I believe you have to monitor velocity error in order to trip on encoder loss. \n


### Human: Ultra 3000: enabled or not? Scenario: Ultra 3000 drive with enable input high but no enable output. No error codes or any other indication from drive or Ultraware that anything was wrong. Maintenance crew changed motor once and drive twice to no avail. Finally measured input voltage on input contactor and found one phase losing more than 50% voltage across contactor. Changed contactor and all was well. Tip: Always check input voltage on Ultra 3000 before performing any other troubleshooting procedures as these drives are not smart enough to know when a phase is low. You will not find this in the drive manual or in Knowledgebase. ### Assistant: Just curious as to whether you are monitoring your DC Bus voltage in the PLC logic? Motion planner can set it up as a real-time feedback..... \n


### Human: PF 40 IN MULTI-DRIVE MODE ON CNET. How many connections does master drive takes in multi-drive mode on controlnet?(Considering 1 drive as master and 4 drives as slaves). ### Assistant: The I/O consumes only one connection between the controller and drive(s) regardless of whether the adapter is in Single or Multi-Drive mode. \n


### Human: axis feedback status Hi guys, When giving an MAG (motion axis gear) instruction, does anyone know if there is a (timing) difference between:Axis.gearingstatus and the MAG.IP status bit? also, when giving an MAM instuction (motion axis move), is there a (timing) difference between:Axis.MoveStatus and the MAM.IP status bit? cheers,C ### Assistant: From my testing, doing a trend on these status bits, there is no time delay that I can see between the motion control bit and the status bit. \n


### Human: Kinetix Hard Overtravel I need to set the action for hard overtravel to function as Soft Overtravel - that is - allow motion in the opposite direction and automatically clear when the Hard Overtravel switch is no longer contacted. Any ideas? ### Assistant: Review tech note 21499. Basically, to get off a hardware over travel switch, the configured fault needs to be disable, jog off the switch and the re-enable the fault configuration. The tech note has example code to doing this. Linkified for convenience - JHutch \n


### Human: Virtual axis in the emulator Does anyone know if you can run a virtual axis in the logix 5000 emulator. Ican load the program but get and error.bit whenever I try and run it ### Assistant: You may find all what is supported in RSEmulate5000 at this link: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/gr/lgem5k-gr015_-en-p.pdf Page 12 - Virtual Axis is supported... :smileysad: So the error is generated by other problems... \n


### Human: LEM Current Module Alls, I have an inquiry for LC500-S/SP7, can anyone inform me the correct cat. no. for this item. It installed in the 1336Plus AC Drive. Thanks. Kingkong ### Assistant: Here you may find the spare part list for your drive: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/1336/1336-6_5.pdf Search for the current transducer matching your drive size. Also this technote is for the troubleshooting guide: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=47263 Hope this helps... :smileyhappy:- fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Generic Sercos Card Does anybody have any information on a 1756-M08SEG Card? There doesn't seem to be anything published. my local branch doesn't seem to be any help either. ### Assistant: The M08SEG is a bit of an engineered product. It has been tested with Indramat drives and others with success but should not be thought of as a canned product that will control anything out there. The major problem is in the different vendors implementation of the SERCOS standard. Here is an excerpt from an FAQ: SERCOS interface is covered by the IEC/EN 61491.standard. The standard defines multiple operating modes and over 500 standard parameters. While all vendors of SERCOS interface products generally follow the IEC/EN 61491 standard there are a number of issues that made multi-vendor interoperability and interchangeability difficult. To address this issue the Pack Profile specification was developed. It defines a specific set of operating modes and parameters defined in the IEC/EN 61491 standard that must be supported. A conformance testing/certification process is also enforced. The Pack Profile specification (V1.2) and a list of compliant drives is available at www.sercos.org. \n


### Human: 1336 Drive and F10 Error We have a 1336 drive that has been faulting out of F10 error for a long time (I have seen this problem since 2006). We have replaced the Mod G2 card, we replaced the drive with another drive, we have checked the blue wire and serial cable but on occassion we still get the F10 fault. Has anyone else encountered this problem and have any suggestion on what we can do to eliminate it? ### Assistant: This fault normally comes if there is some problem with the scanport cable i.e either it is loose or faulty.This link may helphttp://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/1336f/faults/ \n


### Human: Number of PowerFlex 7 series VFD's on ControlNet We are just working on a new installation in which we need to put a number of PowerFlex VFD's (700VC, 700S & 7000). on ControlNet. The VFD's will be the only devices on this network and we will be using a CN2 in the PLC rack for communications. We have done a trial in RSNetworks for ControlNet and the result are seemed to indicate that 50 VFD's would be fine (NUT 5ms & 80 ms RPI). Does this sound reasonable? ### Assistant: If you go in RSNetworx for Cnet, in offline also, in the project that you are trying, press the right mouse button on the CN2 icon, select properties and go to the Controlnet tab; there, have a look to the peak and average scheduled usage.These values (percentage) should be less than 80%, preferrable less than 70%.Also have a look to the total scheduled bandwidth of the network with the same limits in your mind.Eventually adjust your NUT and RPI to have these value correct. Maybe useful to read this technote on this:http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8479 Anyway,your network sounds reasonable. :smileyhappy: Also be careful to the limit of 48 taps per segment and total length of it, you'll need a repeater in your network... split the total number of drive into two segments. Here a link to the coaxial cable planning guide:http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/cnet-in002_-en-p.pdf Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: PF700S User Sets Hi! Does anybody know if it's possible to use a feature like PF70/700 User Sets in PF700S drives? I need to run two different motors with just one PF700S and need to reconfigure the drives using a digital input.Thanks.Marcinio - PU2MAS ### Assistant: PF700s actually doesn't have this feature... You can only save to HIM (copycat) the active user set and than restore it, but it isn't possible to do this via digital input.Also you can use Drive Explorer/executive, but still it isn't possible to switch via Digital input. \n


### Human: PF 70 ON COMMON DC BUS? HI ALLCAN PF 70 RUN ON COMMON DC BUS?DO WE HAVE DOCUMENTS FOR THIS?THNXS IN ADVANCE ### Assistant: PF70 has not DC bus terminals, therefore it cannot works with common dc bus.You may consider PF700. \n


### Human: Drives in 2-wire control on controlnet? I have 18 nos of drives Pf-70 on controlnet and they are being hardwired controlled using 2 wire control.Now i can start the drive from panel but after changing the drive reference to controlnet it doesn,t get start command from clx on controlnet.The drive shows stop owner as digital input.any solutions? ### Assistant: Hi vikas... please check the following parameter, if you haven't a wire connected to terminal 1....or connect this terminal to +24Vdc.By default it is configured as STOP, so the drive cannot start if it is not closed (STS flashes orange) - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: SMC Flex ethernet/IP integration Hello ! I was thinking in integrating SMC flex with 20-COMM-E (ethernet/ip) in a project but wasn't able to add them to my IAB project. I know they can work, but it's very extrange that they don't appear in the list of ethernet/ip devices !!. If somebody knows anything about please reply.Thanks !! ### Assistant: just check whether your ip address configured in i/p devices is correct.it may be a reason. \n


### Human: PF700 Analog Output I have a project where I am reading output power from a PowerFlex 700 series A VFD (part number 20B D 077 A 3ANNANA0) over the analog output connection. I am scaling this value between 0 and 90 kW. My customer complains that at a no load situation the display from this scaling will be around 1.5 kW, while the HIM will display about .8 kW. If this is normal can you help me with an explanation? ### Assistant: DMM, it would be helpful to know how the parameters related to the analog out have been configured (i.e. par# - value) and also some informations about the analog in you use (is it a PLC module, which, which input range etc.). The more infos you put into your posts, the more help you can expect to receive from other users... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Drives forum is now OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Rockwell Automation is very happy to announce that access to the Drives and Motion forums are now open to the public. Now, you no longer need to have a support contract to converse with your peers on Drives and Motion related issues! A step long requested by you, our customers, we sincerely hope this will provide a valuable way for customers to help each other. Please feel free to post to this thread with any feedback you have on this change. Joshua HutchinsonRockwell Automation Forums ### Assistant: nan \n


### Human: 1336F option cards installation Is it possible to install a 1336-GM6 Devicenet Internal Comm and also a 1336-LA3 Analog Interface Card in a 1336F drive frame B (together) ? It seems possible, but just to be sure... :smileyhappy: Thanks. - fuzzy logic ### Assistant: Yes you can. There is provisions for both of those adapter cards at the same time. The LA3 would be TB3, and the internal communications card would be Adapter 6. \n


### Human: Motor Catalog Number TLY-A220T-Hxx2 I am trying to set up a servo axis on a Compactlogix system and the motor I am using is not listed in the drop down of the Drive/Motor tab in the motor catalog number box. Can I use a TL-A220P-Hxx2, or is there a database that I can find somewhere? Thanks ### Assistant: Craig, you need to update the Motor Database in RS5000. Here some Technotes on that: Aid 41155Aid 46223 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Motion forum is now OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Rockwell Automation is very happy to announce that access to the Drives and Motion forums are now open to the public. Now, you no longer need to have a support contract to converse with your peers on Drives and Motion related issues! A step long requested by you, our customers, we sincerely hope this will provide a valuable way for customers to help each other. Please feel free to post to this thread with any feedback you have on this change. Joshua HutchinsonRockwell Automation Forums ### Assistant: JHutch, while my company has a valid contract and could already accessthese forums, I applaud you and Rockwell Automation for opening themup for general access. Thank you. \n


### Human: Motion planner scan order? Hi there, Anyone knows in what order the axes are dealt with by the motion planner? Is this automatically resolved, so that (when possible!) a whole sequence of MAGs (and MAPCs) is always fully evaluated every Coarse Update? Think: (Axis) -> MAG -> (Axis) -> MAG -> (Axis) Or do I need to arrange the axes by means of naming etc so that complete one-scan evaluation is achieved? Thanks a lot! ### Assistant: A clarification: Take the example (Axis 3) -> MAG -> (Axis 2) -> MAG -> (Axis 1) Assume that the motion planner evaluates Axis1 first, then Axis2 and last Axis3. That would make Axis1 operate on 2 Course Update Times old values from Axis 3. The question again: Is the motion planner smart enough to evaluate Axis 3 first and Axis 1 last, or is there another way to control the scan order? \n


### Human: New surplus 1305- Not Enabled Message I acquired a 1305 drive AA08A (2HP) that I hooked up with a Programming Interface 1201-HA1.I tried two interfaces and keep getting a Not Enabled message.Reset defaults on HIM.I run a 1336 on another motor and the Interface runs fine.Have entire manual and they talk about enable signal but not in much specifics.I have 5V on TB2 pin 11 , nothing on 12.Any suggestions if I missed a jumper or setting or is drive bad?Thanks,Rich ### Assistant: As I can remember, you have to close either a contact or a wire between terminals 11 and 12 of TB2 to enable your drive; you can't use an external 5 volts source, it is supplied internally. - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Ultra 3000 non index Analog input position control HelloDoes anybody know or have an example how to control position on an Ultra3K with the analog input? I tried but I keep having E19 code, I have no problems if I control speed with the analog input, but on position is not working.Any help will be greatly appreciated ### Assistant: dmtz, try to take a look to the following technotes... unless already done :smileysurprised: Aid 46547Aid 51230Aid 47229 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Communications Hey guys: do you kwon any cause why cannot communicate with a Ultra3000i even if I check all communications parameters, port settings and RSLinx Classic and Enterprise are shutdown?? ### Assistant: Sabre, following some technotes that may help... Aid 47739Aid 49520Aid 34935Aid 46489 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Data Links in RSLogix 5000 Ver.16 If you define a data link that is type Dint, do you have to leave the next open field undefined? Is each data link field only a word? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: AJB111,data link length depends upon the drive.i.e normally for pf 70 it is 16 bit i.e one word.for pf 700 it is 32 bits i.e 2 words.So if you want to store 32-bit parameter using 16-bit datalink both datalink a1 & a2 will store lsb and msb respect.Hope it helps. \n


### Human: 1756-HSC Do we have to tie the 24vdc common to card and if so where do we do that? ### Assistant: It depends... if you have a Differential Line Driver encoder, you don't need 24 Vdc common.If you use a different source, the Common should be connected to the RET terminal of the input you use (A,B). Aid 41188 See also the screenshot below from User Manual . Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: MPF series Motors Where do I find the Encoder counts/rev. for the MPF series motors (single turn)? ### Assistant: Depending on which drive you have there are 1024 Sin/Cos cycles per rev.The Kinetix 6000 interpolates to 2048 x 1024 counts per rev.The Ultra3000 SERCOS interpolates to 1024 x 1024 counts per rev.The Ultra3000 Indexer has programmable interpolation from 4-1024 default is 256. \n


### Human: Ultra 3000 Indexing Drive I am using an Ultra 3000 in a simple positioning application. The drive is set up for Indexing and being commanded to move from a PLC using the Index control inputs. The axis is also being 'homed' using the Homing control inputs. The problem I am having is making the drive fault out during current overload. The homing target in this application is a removable piece (not a good idea IMO) but this allows for the homing routine to hunt for the sensor and never find it. The axis is moving slowly during homing and eventually runs into a hard stop. But the axis keeps trying and doesn't fault out. I have set the current limits to a safe low limit but the drive just rolls the current back but doesn't fault out in any reasonable time. I have currently set a timeout in my PLC to turn off the Drive Enable line after so much time. I was hoping that the drive would stop on its own instead. Any ideas? ### Assistant: Under faults there is a User Current Fault that will cause the drive to Fault with an E17 when it is exceeded. \n


### Human: 1756-HSC has to counter 0 & 1 can we wire same encoder to both? ### Assistant: Bruce40, I've seen many times one encoder connected to two different devices... normally is not a suggested connection due to to the noise that may flow between the two devices over the encoder wires (here really you have the same device...)Also it may happens that the two devices connected may overload the transmitter, due to the internal circuit of the modules (terminating resistors). - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Power Flex 700 Is it possible to remove the HIM from a Power Flex 700 without faulting Drive??? ### Assistant: Yes, it is... :smileyhappy: Have a look to the following technote... Aid 41437 - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: 1756-HSC card Configuration Don't seem to find anything in the configuration of this card using a encoder to change direction of counts? Have hooked it up counts up when turned counter clockwise. Would rather it counted up when turned clock wise. We switched the a and b channels going to the card and that seem to work but was hoping to do it through the software. Any thoughts or help on this problem? Thanks ### Assistant: Bruce, unfortunately it is not possible thru configuration of -HSC... :smileysad: See the following, that is the rule for direction Count using X4 counter.... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Motion Instruction MCD ( Motion Change Dynamics ) Do we have to hold rung true in front of this instruction to get it to work correctly? Or do we just one shot it? ### Assistant: Bruce, take a look to the attached picture... As you see, it executes in one scan normally; anyway it is better to chech the status of .DN bit to make sure everything has gone well.However it is a transitional instruction, so it executes fine with one shot, when rung condition changes from false to true. From RS5000 Ref. Manual Some relay ladder instructions only execute when rung-condition-in toggles from false to true. These are transitional relay ladder instructions. Motion Instruction Reference Manual pagg. 111-117 - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Pwerflex 700H does not start I have a PF700H that when I issue a start command does not start (20CC300A0A...). The 'start owner' indicates a 1. The 'stop owner' is 0, 'start inhibits' is 0, on 'drive status 2' the active bit and the running bit are 1 (after I have issued a start command). The 'commanded frequency' is 44Hz. The 'output frequency', 'output power', 'output current' and 'output voltage' all remain at 0. I have tried starting via 20-COMM-D and via the HIM with the devicenet disconnected. Sometimes 30 sec to 4min after the run bit comes on the VSD will start. I have disconnected the motor cables and tried to start the VSD and the same problem occurs (tried to eliminate a field problem). ### Assistant: CraigM, double check what is indicated in the following screenshot. Also, may you post what the display does show in its upper part (see screenshot highlight in red) when your drive doesn't start? - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: PowerFlex70 EC Drives via Ethernet Anyone know the whereabouts in the documentation to calculate the packets per second (PPS) or CIP/TCP connections for a 20-Comm-E adapter? Trying to get a handle on configuring 40 PFlex70 drives on a ControlLogix system. I know it depends on the RPI but not sure about the 20-comm-E adapter... ### Assistant: fordtt, why don't you use the free tool for Ethernet/IP calculation ? Here the LINK to download it... Take a look to the following screenshot.. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Ethernet Conections for PF70 drives Can anyone tell me how many ethernet conections a PF70 drive will take up using two datalinks talking to a ControlLogix? I need this to determine how many EN2T cards I will need in this system. Thanks. Eddie ### Assistant: Merlin402, a PF70 ethernet/ip card uses only one connection, also if datalinks are all enabled. See also this other thread... it indicates the use of the Ethernet/IP prediction tool, that helps on that. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=234#M234 - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Power Flex 400 Power Loss Fault? Power Flex 400 is getting Power Loss fault on power up.As per the KB technote the power board firmware has been upgraded but still the problem exists.Any solutions? ### Assistant: vikas, have a look to this technote, is a PSA on that drive (maybe it is the case) :smileywink: Aid 49990 - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: PF 700H Does anyone understand why pf 700H experiences F10. User manual diagnostics suggests to replace drive, since failur has occurred within the PF 700H's powerstructure. ### Assistant: bayew, try to download from this LINK the troubleshooting guide for your drive frame (see the screenshot)... it could be useful to check the fibers... Anyway, as you can see from the manual, it could be an hardware failure that is not solvable in the field... :smileysad: the why... could be a defective part ?! :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: 200hp 1336 Plus - Why am I getting an F12 Overcurrent fault at power up? I am getting an F12 overcurrent fault as soon as I power my drive up. The motor has megged good and I have even taken the motor leads off of the drive. Ohm value between each VFD output phase is around 2.0 meg.Things I have checked:- checked all IGBT's according to manual and they checked good.- checked input voltage scrs and good- checked pre-charge board fuses and good- replaced gate driver board- replaced main control board- replaced HIM- Loaded a different program into drive and still get same fault. We have just replaced this drive about a month before and it ran fine after we replaced it. I sat for about a month and when we tried to start it up the f12 fault is displayed. ### Assistant: You have been very thorough in your diagnostics, but there is one thing I dont see in that list. An overcurrent in a drive that size would tell me that one or both of the LEM modules on the drive have malfunctioned, or have been wiring incorrectly. They are on the output of the drive, and sense the output current. Can you check them for a shorted or open condition, and make sure that they are wired in correctly. They would be the only thing that would tell the drive it is outputting too much current. \n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 - How to add a custom motor? I have to set up a system in wich I need to add 2 pacific scientific servo motors to a Kinetix 6000 servo drives. I can't see the option in the RSLogix 5000 to use a custom motor. Anyone knows how to do this? ### Assistant: hlozano, a user cannot add his own a custom motor inside RS5000... you need to request your local RA representative to have the custom profile created for you, giving them all the datas about the motors. Anyway this procedure should be approved from RA before they start with analysis and profile definition... so I think it isn't quick to get...:smileysad: May also try to ask if there is already a profile created for your motor... take a look to the following thread: LINK Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Two drives driving the same axe I have an application with a drum driven by two wheels. each wheel has a motor and each motor an independent PF700 drive. drives are communicating via devicenet.Problem is that speed is initialy set at same setpoint. One wheel is always going a bit faster than the other what causes one drive has an actual speed that is greater than the speed setpoint. This causes the drive to decelerate and that causes a high DC Bus voltage. Finally the drive trips. at this point i decreased the setpoint of the drive which is at setpoint. One drive has now an output setpoint 1.25 hz lower than the other one and both are now at setpoint. When in the future a wheel/motor is replaced the problem will be there again.Does anybody knows a structural solution? ### Assistant: can u send me the pictorial representation of the drum and drives mounted?as such i think it is a load sharing application.if it is so then u got to set droop in one the drive which is going faster that is parameter 152 as per your application.hope it helps. \n


### Human: PowerFlex 70 Accel 1 & Accel 2 timing I have a PF 70 EC on Cnet and want to use Accel 1 and Accel 2 inputs to change the machines ramp up time part way to the full run speed. example: I want the machine to ramp up from 0 rpm to 115 rpm with a 5 second Accel and then turn Accel 1 low and Accel 2 high and ramp up from 115 to 130 rpm with a 20 second ramp time. My question is what will happen when the drive is ramping up to my 130 rpm run speed with the Accel 1 input high and I put Accel 1 low and then turn accel 2 high part way through the ramp up? will the drive fault or will it just accept the new acceleration time? ### Assistant: Zazzin,i think it should be working.The drive will actually ramp up to the desired speed as soon as you switch over to the next accel time.Hope it works. \n


### Human: where is my quesstion? hii can not find my quesstion which i post last 2 days and i wait or a reply?how many days a quesstion is stay in the forum? quesstion about un installation of rs emulator ### Assistant: javaboy420, there isn't a limit in time for a question to stay in a Board.... problem is that your questions were in the wrong board, so a Moderator has moved them to the right place.You cannot see these other Boards because of the following: There are some boards that require you to have a support contract with Rockwell to see them. If you already have a TechConnect support contract, you can put your authorization number directly into your profile and the boards will become immediately available. See this post in the Welcome section for more information. - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Auxilary Contacts on Service Disconnect If I have a roof mounted motor controlled by PF400 and I put a service discon. on the roof to be in code. Do I need to put aux cont. in my discon to protect the drive if someone shuts off the power while it is running, at 3grand apiece I DO NOT Want it burn it up. ### Assistant: DDP, as per my experience, opening the ouput line of a drive when the motor is running, can potentially damage the drive... I've seen it happen many times...:smileysad: Normally this protection devices should be used when drive is already stopped, to be a safety precaution before a maintanance guy want to work on the motor or the mechanical part beside it, to avoid an uncontrolled restart of the motor. It should not be intended as a way to stop the motor.So you have to be sure to stop the drive before open it, to avoid a potential burn... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: NEW TO CONTROLS PF 400 SIMPLE 2 SPEED HOOK UP I HAVE A PF 400 I AM TRYING TO HOOK UP TO AN EXHAUST HOOD WITH OUT PLC. ALL I NEED IS A SIMPLE 2 SPEED CONFIQURATION. I KNOW I CAN ADJUST IT ON THE FACE PANEL BUT I DO NOT WANT ANYBODY TO MESS WITH IT, TRYING TO MAKE IT FOOL PROOF TO A POINT:smileyhappy:. ANY HELP WOULD BE COOL. ### Assistant: DDP, an easy method, using two fixed speed, could be to use Preset Frequency, activated in this case with just one Digital input (terminal 05); terminal 06 isn't connected (that means logic 0) so you have the first speed if dig in 1 is open and the second speed if it is closed.The two speed are presetted in param A143, A144.Following some screenshots from User Manual in order to correctly configure this function. Hope this helps...:smileywink:- fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Maintained Contact for start?? I have a PF 400 and I thought I could confiqure it to use just a push to start momentary button and it would maintain but everytime I let go of said button it shuts down. I would rather not have a latching relay as I would need to have one more speciality item on the shelf for repairs. I would also rather not have a maintained button for the start for the same reason. Any ideas on confiquring the drive or relays would be greatly appreciated. DDP ### Assistant: DDP, you may want to use the configuration indicated in the screenshot... in any case you need to use another pushbutton to stop the drive... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: PF 700 Encoder Access On a PF 700, can the encoder count be accessed by ControlLogix through Ethernet? If so, what would be the most efficient way. I won't be using this information for precision positioning or anything, but as a way to roughly track the distance traveled on a chain. ### Assistant: I think a way is to use Datalinks, linking an Output Datalink to the parameter you need (i.e. Par. 414, Enc Position Fdbk).If you have RS5000 v16 or above you may easily setup this in the I/O configuration for your drive connected over Ethernet/IP; then you have your data available in the Controller Tags. (see attached screenshots)Have a look to the User Manual for 20-COMM-E and also the Aid 44844 (it is for Devicenet, but Datalink are the same also in Ethernet) in order to correctly configure your Datalinks. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: command fault on 1746-hstp1 module Keep getting this fault when tring to jog the axis. slc503, 2 1746-hstp1 moduleconnected to md808-128 controller. When through the module book and set it all up, but get a command fault when tring to move axis. Let me know what other info you need to try to help meplease. Thanks, Wayne ### Assistant: Wayne, I guess you have the ERR led on and bit 12 on in the Input Word 0.That means something in the output command words is not correct.Double check what is indicate in attached screenshot. Take also a look to the suggestion in Aid 43983. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Can I control an MPL-330P servo motor using an old 1394-AM03 drive? I would like to install an MPL-330P motor on a few lines without upgrading the drive, as this would require a major rework. ### Assistant: JLawler, could be important to know which 1394 Controller you have, not just the axis module.... Anyway, take a look to the following technote: Aid 57030 edit: take also a look to the attached screenshot, taken from an old Motion Selection Guide... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: PF700S using 20-COMM-D interface Peer-to-Peer I have a pair of PF700S drives using a synclink configured as a master-slave electronic line shaft setup where there is a 20-COMM-D card on each drive for communication with the main controlller. We setup a peer-to-peer link using the 20-COMM-D card between the drives. We are sending (P158)Drive Logic Rslt of master through (P660) Datalink A to cmd/ref of slave for start/stop operation and switching the Cmd/Ref. Presently the Master (P42)Peer out time is 0.01 seconds and (P43) Peer out skip is 1. The Slave (P36) Peer Inp Timeout is 0.50 seconds. If I make the master (P42)Peer out time is 1 second and the Slave (P36) Peer Inp Timeout is 1 second. I fault the slave drive mostly right away but using shortly after starting them. The devicenet is running at 125Kb and there are only 3 devices as outlined above on the network. Have anyone used Peer-to-Peer in a 20-COMM-D card?Anything to watch out for? ### Assistant: djr, any informations about the fault you get on the slave and the led status for both Master and Slave drives (before and after the fault...) ? :smileywink: Also, did you try to leave only the two drives on the network ? Please, if you want, try the demo example in the following technote: Aid 24563 Check also this technote, if your drive are not new...was a problem in past firmware... Aid 23957 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Kinetics6000 Ultra3000 mixed drive application I have a Kinetics6000 BC01-BM01 AIM running a 1326AB-B420E and three BM01 drives running 1326AB-B420Hs. I had to up the output for the first axis (E servo) so I have installed a 3000 DSD-HV050-SE running a 1326AB-B515G. I am getting a code 20 Motor Encder State Error. I temporarily connected the 515G to the AIM and it ran no problem. The two main differences I see is the ground connection on the CN1(2090-U3BB2-DM44) that is not on the Kinetic I/O connector. The other difference is no Line Filter on the 3000. I need a solution to this problem that does not include the posibility that the 3000 drive is bad. I am in the Czech Republic and I know there is no spare. ### Assistant: flashbif, have a look to the following... seems to be some noise or feedback cable problem... Aid 41840 - Aid 23861 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Power Flex 400 Flying Start I'm trying to enable Flying Start function on the PF400, 22CD208A103, Series A. Parameter A167 is enabled, but it isn't working. It doesn't show parameter A200 too. ### Assistant: Juliano, parameter A200 has been added starting from release 4.xx of drive firmware... may be your drive is older... Aid 54369 When you said it isn't working, what does it mean? May you better explain...it could be useful.:smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: Error -255 on Powerflex 40 controlnet card HiI have some Powerflex 40 drives connected via controlnet to flexlogix processor. While tracing some problem i used GSV command to get fault code from drive. Among other faults there is fault -255 recorded a few times which i was not able to find in manuals. have any one encounterd this fault before? and waht can be possible solution? ### Assistant: I can't find any info about that error... May you please attach a .jpg screenshot of your GSV ? Do you know the status of the drive when this fault appear? Did you check inside the module properties Connection tab of the drive to see a detailed message for the error ? Sorry for the questions but it is just to have a more detailed scenerio... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: 1336 REGEN Fuse P/N What's the A-B P/N or Catalog No. for 1336 REGEN fuse ( the original manufacturer's P/N: A70QS350-4, 350A/700VAC, 200KAIR//700VDC-100KAIR)? I can't find it from the 1336 spare parts list, but the customer is going to purchase it. ### Assistant: Based on your description, I think you have a 180A converter and you need the DC out bus fuse (see screenshot) Try to download the following document: LINK 1336R-F1-SP1A seems to be what you are searching for. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n


### Human: PowerFlex 700H F12 Overcurrent I have had a 700H for about a year now and started experiencing a F12 Fault on startup. When I had the reference at 30 Hz the drive would come up to speed and the current would be in the process of dropping off when the drive faults. The 400 HP motor is not in the best shape but I'm not convinced that there is not something going on with the drive. When I try to jog at 10 Hz, I see a quick spike in speed and current and then they both go to zero until the accel ramp time is done and then it will try to start up and eventually trip on F12. ### Assistant: Follow the link: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&thread.id=352 A user post an answer there, starting a new thread... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n