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<s>[INST] Recipe Plus with 757 ingredients Each recipe I have has 757 ingredients. All recipes us the same tag data. During trials, with values in the first 60 ingredients I had no problems. No I'm onsite and I get Download with errors with values in 360 ingredients. I am using Recipe Plus to populate 10 main tags and a 5 x 150 array. The recipes are on the CF Card. After a download the PLC data does not seem correct, but when I reopen the recipe it is. Is this a communication timing issue? My ControlLogix L61S System Overhead Time Slice is set at 20%. [/INST] I had a similar problem with RSView32's RecipePro. In that case, we traced the problem to a communication throughput problem. Unfortunately for you, we were using RSLinx Classic, which allowed us to limit the maximum number of packets, reducing the hit on the network and processor. I'd recommend starting by looking in your FactoryTalk diagnostic log. Are you seeing any communication-related errors (other than the Download with errors message)? If possible, put the controller into Program mode, which will give you 100% communication timeslice and will potentially lessen the load on the network by not firing any MSG instructions that might be a part of the program. If your FactoryTalk Studio computer is on the same network as the PV+, I'd try removing the RSLinx Enterprise data server and adding an RSLinx Classic OPC server. This will require you to have topics with exactly the same name and processor as the original RSLE shortcut. Now when you test on the development computer, you will have the benefit of the RSLinx Classic diagnostics. Check the Communication Events under the RSLinx Classic DDE/OPC menu - maybe you will find a more descriptive message. You can now also modify the topic's Data Collection tab to set Limit Maximum Packets to a much smaller value (maybe 5). Then retest and see if this helps. This procedure will at least tell you if your problem is a comms throughput issue. \n </s>

<s>[INST] how to change the other display's stringdisplay value from another display HI:I created one HEADER display which will be always on top of HMI screen, and many BODY screens which are actual main applicationI need once main body screen changes, the stringDisplay.Value at HEADER will be changed from HMI tag where store the BODY's display name I did these ways:from startup Macro:1> display HEADER2> Display BODY1 at BODY1 screen VBA code, sub Display_AnimationStart()dim ds as displaysset ds as LoadedDisplaysds.Item(HEADER).stringDisplay.Value=BODY1 title however, when runtime, it cause VBA error run time error 450, Wrong nubmer of arguments or invalid property assignment not sure what happen, I guest VBA is executing before HEADER display fully open, so that VBA can not find HEADER display any better solution thank you [/INST] You haven't given us all your code so so its hard to fully comment But this works OK Private Sub Display_AnimationStart() Dim ds As Displays Set ds = LoadedDisplays 'Setting string Value ds.Item(HEADER).Text1.Caption = BODY1 title 'Setting the display Caption ds.Item(HEADER).Caption = BODY1 titleEnd Sub Note Text1 is just a string object and is not connected to a tag if you what to change a tag value then that is different. Hope it helps:smileyhappy: \n </s>

<s>[INST] panelview 600 problem gday all, I have a warning/ alarm appearing on my panelview 600 screen, it is a hand in a red circle with red line through it . It seems to indicate ' DONT TOUCH' can anyone tell me what this indicates exactly.........thanks [/INST] In order to better understand..... Which is the exact model of your Panelview ? (Standard , Plus, Component)Where do you see that image ? (inside the application screen, system screen...)Which action you may take to continue your work, if possible ? A picture of that indication would also be great..... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to convert a ladder file from SLC500 to Clgx 5000? I have a project run on SLC500 and I'd like to upgrade this control system to Control Logix 5000. Beside the hardware upgrade , Is there a way to convert the old program (SLC500) to run on the new PLC processor CLX5000 without the neet to re-write the whole program again. Of course, there should be some modifications that has to be done manually to the program but not re-writing it! [/INST] You may use the Translation Tool that is inside RSLogix5000; this will reduce the work you need to convert your application, leaving anyway some things to do later to complete this conversion. In the following technote you may find an useful explanation of this tool. Aid 21962 Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Thank you for your reply, but let me ask you : The converted file comming out of this tool does it contains all the database and rung describtions? Or it just give you rungs and data address (B3:5/7 , N6:7/12 , etc.) without the labels and discribtions?If not, how can I (convert) this database too? As described in step 2 of the technote indicated in my first post, also database descriptions are included, doing the needed manual save of original texts.Also an utility is attached in the Technote, to combine all the exported text file into one. - fuzzy logic I'm currently woking on a conversion project from SL5 to CLX5000, having issues getting the tool to work as described in the tech note though. I'm attempting to go from a SoftLogix5 Series C Revision B to a CLX. However, I get partially through the conversion and it tells me it doesn't recognize the source controller. Any information would be great, as my deadline for this project is quickly approaching, and I really don't think I've got enough sleepless nights between now and shutdown to be able to hammer it all out manually. Thanks, RK Unfortunately, as mentioned in the following technotes, SoftLogix 5 is not supported by this tool... :smileysad: Aid 5514 - Aid 21962 - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1784-PCMK , 1784-PCM4/B, 1784-PCM5/B, 1784-PCM6/B As we know, 1784-PCMK , 1784-PCM4/B, 1784-PCM5/B, 1784-PCM6/B was obsolete. Please advise the replacement for them [/INST] There are new USB to DH+ and USB to DH-485 converters and cables that can be used instead.... 1784-U2DHP1747-UIC Check in the linked manuals for appropriate cables for DH-485 and DH+ to use with the converters.1784-PCM5 cable can be replaced using the solution in Aid 51902 and Aid 58107 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] How do I change serial numbers in FT View SE server? I upgraded from 100 display (RSVSESRV.100) to 250 display (RSVSESRV.250) for Factory Talk View SE server. I have successfully activated the new serial number. How do I change the serial number for the package to get it to use the 250 display s/n instead of the 100 display s/n? [/INST] I know it's a registry entry... Ah Knowledgebase ID 39213 has it HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{32FF6F27-37C3-46E9-B39E-56CD420415D1} I would like to skip the restart of the server box if possible. What service or services do I need to restart for the FactoryTalk View SE Server to reread the activation once I change the key? There are a bunch of them that start with Rockwell, like Rockwell Tag Server and several with Rockwell HMI like Rockwell HMI Framework. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panel view 550 memory card will the memory card retain my program if I somehow srew up pva. or pba. in panel bulder 32. I guess what I want to know if I lose the program on my laptop can I reload from the card then upload to my pc? sorry all new to me........;) James [/INST] Yes it is possible; the card can be used as a disk drive in a PC with PCMCIA slot.Another way to get the .pva file from Panelview is to directly upload it from PC with Panelbuilder32. sweet...thanks fuzzy... thank you very much. I am having a problem seeing my panel now. IT... just brought back my laptop with and reinstalled RSLINX 2.51 classic and Panel veiw 32 loaded and all I want to do upload to PV on my laptop. My computer is not seeeing it . I'm rs232 right into the panel veiw 550 but nothing. The only differance after IT brought back this laptop is I have rslogic 5000 instead of 500. Hope I'm making any scence. James What is the catalog number of the PV? If it is a DH485 PV, it's possible that RSLinx is using a DF1 driver instead of the DH485 driver (1747-PIC). JHutch mmm.....good point......... I will take a look. Thanks guys and enjoy your weekend. \n </s>

<s>[INST] FTMetrics: Report Expert DataSet Can someone help direct me as to how the datasets are created for the default RDL files provided by ReportExpert (v1.1, CPR9)? I'm use to seeing a SELECT statement or a stored procedure. But here, they use a text string like: Event. I'm just trying to work backwards to gain a better understanding of how all of this work. [/INST] It uses a data processing extension (Microsoft speak) that is called a Metrics Data provider (Rockwell speak). If I understand it correctly, it is some .Net code that allows you to have one data source for all your reports rather than requiring the developer to create separate data sets behind each report. I found you can use SQL profiler to still see the queries that are executing on the database. With a little work, we were able to get them to run and see the raw report data. \n </s>

<s>[INST] How can reset the Communication port-0 in SLC 5/03 processor ? I want to communicate the SLC 5/03. But the Processor not support the DF1 Protocal. I need to reset the communication port. How can reset the Communication port-0 in SLC 5/03 processor?. [/INST] The only way you have is to get connected to the PLC... You may use a 1747-CP3 cable with an RSLinx Classic DH-485 driver (1747-PIC/AIC driver) if the port is set to DH-485 Otherwise, if it is for example ASCII, there is no way to get connected.Then you may try on channel 1, using either of these :1747-PIC device from RS-232 of your PC1747-UIC (USB to DH-485)1761-CBL-PM02 (RS-232 to DH-485). Or, you may default the cpu, if you have the last copy of the software that is inside, then you may re-download it, with the new port settings.Aid 43039 Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic Hi, did you solve the issue ? Would be nice to have some feedback, and, in case, to have you mark the thread as solved using Solution? green button over my previous post... This is useful for other users to see the correct status of the issue... Thanks for the cooperation. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] FLEX ANALOG O/P CARD ON DNET I HAVE COMPACT LOGIX L35E AND FLEX ANALOG O/P OE12 CARD ON DNET, ACTUALLY WE GIVE THE SOME VALUE ON O/P(4-20 MA) , AND IT IS SHOWINGIN RSNET WORX FOR DNET, BUT PHYSICALLY IT IS NOT SHOWINGIN TERMINAL,I THINK SOME SETTING MIGHT BE MISSING IN DNET, PLZ HELP [/INST] I think some other infos are needed to try to understand what's happen... 1. Led status of 1794-OE122. Led status of 1769-SDN3. Display indication over 1769-SDN Maybe also other infos could be useful, but... first start with the above... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Contract name I want to upgrade to factorytalk activation from muster disc. It needs contract name.Where do I get the name under which the software is licenced to? [/INST] Call in your local Rockwell Automation Technical Support, give them your software Serial Number and they will be able to define who is the person and the site linked to your license; also they can inform you if the software is currently in-support inside a TechConnect contract. At this LINK you may find the phone numbers you need. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1769-IF8 Analog Values Appear Unstable On All Channels I have recently commissioned an analog input module (1769-IF8) into a customers existing CompactLogix System, however the analog values appear to be unstable in that they are ramping up and down at a constant and very fast rate. When I connect my multimeter in series the 4-20mA signal is very stable. Setup: CPU:1769-L35E Revision 13.15 New Analog Module: 1769-IF8 [slot 23] I used the generic profile to set-up this additional module: Comm Format: Data - INTInput Assembly Instance 101: Size 12 Output Assembly Instance 100: Size 1Configuration Assembly Instance 102 Size 50 I have tried using different data formats in the configuration TAGS, but this makes no difference, in fact if I select engineering format the CPU crashes!! I would be grateful of any support. [/INST] Where do all your channels get their power source:- 1) From the same supply? 2) From multiple places from remote instruments that generate their own small signals (4 - 20mA)? Try disconnecting all your channels from their instruments and connecting each channels + and - input such that there is now nothing into each channel.Observe to see if they are still floating all over the place.If not, add your signals back one at a time and observe each time. You may need an isolated input card? post back your results Hal9000, I saw something like this years ago using a different brand of controller. Turned out there was a big ground loop. We had the 4-20mA signal wiring shield tied down at both ends, and the transmitter was mounted to a grounded frame. The signals on the display ramped up and down over the full range with about a 10-second cycle, but a meter on the signal showed all OK. Follow the procedure given by the above post, and as you go, make sure the field wire shields are tied to ground at only ONE point. Ideally there is a ground bus for analog wiring shields and that bus is tied to cabinet/earth ground at only one point. Shields in this case would be trimmed/taped back at every transmitter. Good luck! Signal grounding is often though of as a black art; just draw it on paper and make sure each device is tied to ground at a single point with no loops and you'll be OK. If there are significant ground potential variations, you may need an isolator on one or two channels, or an isolated input card, but if you establish your DC common, earth ground and analog shield ground from a single point, you'll probably have success. Best Regards,Dale, W8ABZ \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to Monitor the status of a 1756-ENBT module? Can anyone tell me how I can monitor the status of a 1756-ENBT module from within the PLC? I am particularly looking at errors like link lost [/INST] You should use the GSV (Get System Variable) instruction to read the status of the ENBT. Here's a link to knowledgebase technote AID45747 which tells how to obtain the fault code from an ENBT module. To obtain the status of the module, look at technote AID46763. Ron Use a Msg Instruction pointing to that card. Your Msg Instruction should be set up as a Get Attribute Single Service Code: eInstance: 1Class: f6Attribute: 2 Destination should be a DINT data type. If Bit 0 = 1 in that DINT then link is okIf Bit 0 = 0 in that DINT then link is lossed. I'm looking to get the IP and MAC addresses of 2 ENBTs to be displayed on a PanelViewPlus. Looking at the user manual for the card, there is no information about GSVs or other methods to get this data out. This thread and the linked notes are all I have been able to find about the subject. Thanks much! Here the link to the new thread with the solution to the last question done by Tdanza. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=ProgrammableControllers&thread.id=904 - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] CompactLogix + V16.11 Firmware = Expensive Paperweight? I was recently told that firmware V16.11, when loaded into a CompactLogix made the CPU inoperable, requiring the CPU to be returned to Rockwell for replacement.I have had quite a bit of a search in the knowledgebase etc. but have been unable to find any details on this thus far. Can anyone confirm if this is the case or not ,and if it was the above mentioned firmware revision?Anyone have a link to info on this? Thanks. [/INST] Hi Curly, I guess you're talking about firmware 16.21 for L4x controllers... (otherwise please post again your hardware type...) Take a look to Aid 58101, the above firmware should not be used to flash a series B L4x controller, or the CPU will became inoperable...:smileymad:Provisions have been made so this cannot be initiated directly from ControlFlash. However, it has been discovered that it can be initiated from RSLogix5000. I don't remember the existance of firmware 16.11 for a CompactLogix controller... but maybe my brain is not completely operative right now... :smileytongue: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Yes, this was in reference to a CompactLogix L4x.There may well not have been a v16.11, was unsure of the exact revision number that was the problem (hence the question).Lucky, as I recently flashed an L43 up via RSLogix5000 but the version I had was 16.23 so it was fine. Thanks, that clarifies the situation – don’t use v16.21 or earlier on a CompactLogix Series B L4x Fuzz, don't you think this information should be PROMINENTLY displayed on the firmware download page? The only place that I know of the warning is on the knowledgebase page you referenced. Hi TJ, yes you're right, it should be CLEARLY indicated there... the table reports 16.21 only in the L4x series A column, but anyway is not easy to understand correctly the problem from there. However I think the fact you may start a wrong update of a controller from within RS5000 is the bigger problem... I mean you may have some firmwares on your PC, you have not to mind which are the correct for your hardware, should be the system to guide you, avoiding the use of the dangerous one. Unfortunately I think now is too late to solve this in the software for the customer who already installed it...thus there should be warnings in the firmware download site and I think would be also useful to include a paper in the L4x series B box to indicate the risk... - fuzzy logic Fuzz, best idea I've heard; there SHOULD be a warning in the box with the processor. TJ & Fuzzy,I agree, at the least a warning paper should be in the box, especially since it is apparently very easy for incorrect firmware to be loaded without any warning given. I have heard recently of two such CPUs making a transition from processor to paperweight; both had to be replaced.Hmmm... I wonder if Rockwell would supply a replacement free of charge if someone flashed up a processor that was outside warrantee? Do either of you have a suitable contact at Rockwell (or maybe you are from Rockwell?!) to whom the paper warning suggestion can be forwarded to?Rgds. Sorry Curly, I'm an OEM. I have a very good relationship with our local Rockwell team, and this has been suggested, but as far as I know nothing's come of it. On the surface, it appears it's cheaper to replace the PLC instead of a physical warning of the bad firmware/hardware combination. Hi Curly, already suggested locally, hope this will reach the right persons and evolve in actions sooner :smileysurprised: Maybe also Moderators here can help to forward this to the right group... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Sorry, fuzzy. You're ascribing more power to me than I have! :) I've forwarded the suggestion on, too, but honestly, I'd expect better response if customer's starting sending this suggestion up through local Rockwell Sales offices. They often respond faster to customers than support folks... JHutch OK, JHutch, thanks anyway for your help... I was hoping in your magic wand.... :smileyvery-happy: - fuzzy logic Guys, an update to this topic... release 8 of ControlFlash has been released and one of the new features involves installing a new <ControlFlash.dll> file that prevents RSLogix 5000 v16 software from auto flashing a 1768-L4x Series B controller with Series A firmware. A little bit late, will be your thought.... :smileytongue: See this technote.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to test controllogix 1756 L61 Hello everyone, I'll be flying to India next month to attend a FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) forproject I'm working on. A part of the test includes checking the functionality ofControllogix1756 L61 and its physical part as well. I don't have that experience in this PLC. if there is a testing procedure or a testing practice to be shared, I will be thankful. Best regards, C.S.C [/INST] First I have to say it is not so easy if you have never used it and RSLogix 5000...anyway, try to take a look to the Quick Start Manual as it could be useful to test your PLC. Also, the Installation Manual for your controller and I suggest for all the modules you have in your plant.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Troubles in activations During the installation of FaxTalk Batch, the install prompts the user for Serial Number and Product Key. I have the serial number, but not a Product Key number. The activation scheme being used is the newer Factory talk Activations processes. [/INST] You should have recieved a little red envolope in the box along with your product. This will have your product key in it. If you did not call into support and provide your serial number and they can look it up. I have de Activation Certificate but in the Product Key field it appears N/A Don't worry...:smileywink: Like Ozzy said, call the Support personnel, give them your serial number and they will come with the Product Key you need. \n </s>

<s>[INST] ControlLogix 5000 - 1756-RIO Module I am replacing a PLC5 and rack with a ControlLogix rack with a L62 processor. The PLC5 used a remote I/O link to talk to two SLC racks with 1747-ASB modules. In each of the two SLC racks there is a 1746-NO4I analog output module 1746-NO4I. These modules are not listed in the 1756-RIO user manual as being supported. Does anyone know if the 1756-RIO can communicate with 1746-NO4I analog modules? [/INST] Block transfer module templates have been created and installed by the add-on that is on the CD that ships with your module. If your module is not in the list, you can use the Generic BT_MODULE profile in the software, or create your own template specific to your exact module or configuration. The appendix C of User Manual covers the basics for creating your own module template. So the answer is yes, you can use that analog module, just it isn't already prepared and ready to use as the others in the list.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView 32 datalog storage and retrieval Hi all, We use to trend data to a 500gb external hard drive. The data needs to be kept for +- 2 years.This leaves the 500gb hard drive being too small. We have since purchased a 4 Tb nas raid external drive. We have started to trend on the hard drive. Our problem is that once we copy the old datalog files onto the new hard drive can not open them on trend. The error we get is unable to open datalog as it is currently open by another application Thanks Anthony [/INST] Anthony, here are a couple of thoughts on this:Only 1 program is going to be able to access those files at the same time. If the old RSView32 is accessing them (or any other program, for that matter), you will get that message.Just copying .DBF files to another computer does not mean that the datalogging system will know about them. Datalog models store a list of files that belong to them in .DLG and .DNS files. If you delete these files (found in the directory containing the .DBF files), the datalog model will be forced to re-create them and will automatically make any .DBF file in the logging directory a part of the model.You might check the amount of data in the.DBF files, make sure it falls within the limits defined in tech note 33773.Hope that helps. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Smart Guard 600 with ethernet comms Can I program this plc throught the ethernet port, and if so what software do I need to use. Also is there any specific publications that explain this, I have found several about devicenet and the usb but not the ethernet. Thanks [/INST] Yes, you can do that, informations about needed software are in Aid 61509. See also Aid 56983 , User Manual , Reference Manual , Inst. Instructions for other infos about Smarguard 600. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview Plus Firmware Download Hello all, Can i download panelview plus firmware from here?What i know, for download panleview plus need the username & password. Create the new or existing password or only rockwell person can access that? Thanks [/INST] The firmware is located at the following web address: http://support.rockwellautomation.com/ControlFlash/FUW.asp You will have to register on the Rockwell Automation support website to download this firmware...NOT only Rockwell Automation employee can download firmware updates...you may, too. :smileyhappy: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, The registration page not have Registeration ButtonAny other suggestion for registeration.Maybe rockwell disable the button? Thanks Ooopsss.... you're right... I see the problem, too. :smileymad: For sure there is something broken in the Web site... I suggest to send your complain using the contact us link in the Login page. - fuzzy logic Thanks fuzzy.......adios!!! Looks like the login server is down. I'm told they are working on it, so it should be back up soon. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Toolkit CPR9 SR1 RSLogix 5000 v17 Hi, I notice that CPR9 SR1 installation for RSLogix 5000 v17 doesn't have the option to install previous versions of the product. If I installed CPR 9 first can I installed v15 and v16 after it. Thanks Julio D. [/INST] Aid 58175 - RSLogix 5000 software included in the 2009 Rockwell Automation Toolkit Anyway you may install previous versions after v17 installation. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] OnChange on a tag Hey, Want to do: Make Button visible when tag (DINT) changes. For example, OnChange of a numeric display or variable can be used in VB(.net) and C++ Builder. Can an OnChange, in any kind of way, be used in RS View SE? I searched for it, but with no luck. Maybe someone inhere can help me with this problem. I tried a Animation (Visibility) on the Button with variants of the following code: {[ControllerName]TagName.OnChange()} Thanks a lot! Kind regards, Tom [/INST] Tom, just a clarification... Assume that your expression works :smileytongue:Then, when your tag changes, object become visible; then, when does it return invisible ?I mean... if the tag will change again, and your object is already visible, what do you want to do ?May you better explain the desidered sequence of your application? - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, I have a Pop-Up. There is a Numeric Display (linked to a tag) and a Button on it. I wanted a OK-Button to be visible when the value of the Numeric Display changes (after a carriage return), but in the meantime I've found the sollution for my problem. As easy as it can be, I've used the following code in my Visible-Animation of my Button:({[ControllerName]TagName} >= 0) AND ({[ControllerName]TagName} <= 100) Still, thanks for your fast reply Fuzzy. Kind regards, Tom \n </s>

<s>[INST] Share data to buisness system I have been to one Integrated Architecture / Network Convergence Seminar unfortunetly untill a person does it will the information stick. The time is here for me. Our first project is to share a running parts count to our AS400 system. Here is what we have in place Functioning Business system (IT): Network closets with Fiber connection between other closets and the main server (Not My system so I don't have many details) Out manufacturing system. (IT) has help in planning this a bit with me. What we did is place a Network rougher in each closet for our Manufacturing system with a fiber link to the business system where (IT) created a VPN to link our rougher. These I believe are on the level 3 of the integrated architecture. (IT) has requested this information and will create the necessary link between our VPN and there system What I need is how I should get these tag value to them. In this project I have a1756-L61 V16 Contrologix Processor1756-ENBT/AWindows 2000 PC running RSView32 Should I use the RSVeiw32 application to collect the data and output it to a network folder? Then what format? ODBC if (IT) has this and I can figure how it works. I have 0 experiences with. Or the dBase IV format witch I see a problem with because the file name changes when you wish to delete old data. I have some experience with collection data this way and graphing it in the application. If I use this should I use the existing PC that is on this system to collect this data or should I get a dedicated data collection PC assuming I will be expanding this to other operation on the network in the near future. We do have an Andon system should I get this system to collect the data and share with (IT)? Or Should I message out of the PLC directly (Our Preferred method to keep as many devices that could fail out of the path) but with this will I need more hardware and in a EWEB card? Please Point me in the right direction. [/INST] Capple,We used to have an AS400 and had to communicate between two PLC-5's and the AS400 system. We used to use an NT workstationfor the translation. We have switched to Oracle and now use an (XCOUPLER) from Online Development. They are a RockwellEncompass Partner and we read from Oracle to the PLC-5's every 5 seconds. We read/write to Oracle using socketcommunications via the EWEB module. One of these solutions should work for you. The XCOUPLER will work with theIBM AS/400 database.Good Luck. I agree with the previous post - Online Development has some really innovative products and you would do well to look at them. Having said that, you could simply log data to an ODBC datasource and let IT query it into whatever database you want to use. Or you could use Factorytalk Transaction Manager to read data either from RSView32 or directly from RSLinx. Hopefully one of these options suits the application. Good luck. If the above solutions do not work, you may wish to look at building a vb interface between your business system and your plc network. I have used some of Software Toolbox's communication drivers to good effect doing some custom integration in the past. Depends on how customised your system already is. The nice thing about this is that its pretty easy to do two way communications if necessary. \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView Studio Me Edition - unable to save tag database error Hello When I load an application that I developed, and try to test it, I get error unable to save tag database and the application does not continue to test. I am running version 4 of the software. I developed this application (as a version 4) a while back and it worked fine during testing. I had not tried it for awhile and when I finally did the error above happened. Does anyone have an idea what I should do? [/INST] agt, there are various issues to which this error is related... there is also an useful technote on it, that may solve your problem. Aid 28058 Hope this helps…- fuzzy logic Hi Fuzzy Thanks again! It had been awhile since I used RSView Studio. You are right about this issue. I hope that the latest version of RSView Studio fixes this problem. \n </s>

<s>[INST] project rsview 32 in panel builder Hi thank for your last help, when i was comunicating a SLC with a Controllogix. Now i have another question, could i open a rsview 32 project in panel builder? Regards. [/INST] Unfortunately it isn't possible. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-ENBT module cannot reconnect after network interruption qty 2 1756-L61 processor running Logix v16 programs. There are approximately fifty devices on the network split up between switches. There are 15 devices connected to SW1, SW3 and SW4 and 4 devices connected to SW2. The switches are Phoenix managed switches.L61(1) --- SW1 --- SW2 --- SW3 --- SW4 --- L61(2) When L61(1) or L61(2) looses connection to the network and that connection is later re-established, not all devices reconnect. A packet capture of the traffic shows that the devices that do not reconnect never get a connection request from the ENBT module. Although they respond to TCP/IP and unicast ENIP messages. Upon subsequent connection losses and re-connects, the same number of devices will not reconnect but they are the devices that did not reconnect the previous time the connection was lost.. At first power up and perhaps the first two reconnects, all devices connect. Does anyone have any ideas? I have tried everything that I can think of short of tearing the network apart and re-building it a piece at a time (which I cannot do because of production pressures). [/INST] Anyone?????????????????/ It sounds at first blush like a CIP connection limit problem. The L6x controllers support 250 CIP connections and I think the 1756-ENBT will bridge 128, so I've never seen a CIP connection budget problem with the -L6x. They're relatively common in novice applications with CompactLogix but not with ControlLogix. Could you be using up a very large number of CIP connections with Produced/Consumed Tags ? Check the diagnostic web pages of -ENBT modules for useful information about the current number of connections in use on each module. I like to capture those webpages with WGET. Can you ever get the whole system up and running again ? If this is a resource starvation problem, the connection issue must move around. Of course check the usual: make sure the system has been screened for Atmel64 backplane bridge chip issues, and collect F/W revisions for everything. Thank you.That is my impression also but I could not prove it without major changes to the control programs, which I could not do.The data to/from one of the devices is done via produced and consumed tags. I had suggested a user defined structure and a CIP data table read/write to pass the information but with the program already done and in production, that change was too severe and not allowed. Have you tried 'upping' the number of 'Unconnected Buffers' from the default of 10 to 40?Post back again if you need help on how to do this. Hope this linking works - look at this thread UnconnectedBuffers If you installed the RSLogix 5000 Task Monitor Tool, open it up and monitor your controller with it. Go to the Networking tab and check the number of connections. They are broken down by connection class: I/O Module, Produced Tag, Consumed Tag, Incoming (like from HMI), Message (MSG instruction), Cached connections and Backplane Buffers. This should help you know if you are running out of controller connections (ControlLogix L6x = 262 max.). Note that the number than can bridge through an ENBT is less than this (I think it's something like 128...). Each consumed tag takes up a connection, and a consumed tag can be a UDT of up to about 480 bytes, so it makes sense to have your consumed tags be UDTs or arrays. The EtherNet/IP tab info from the Task Monitor Tool may also be helpful..... Hope this tool helps some! If nothing else, it may help eliminate some items as not a problem. BTW, what are the RPIs on the Consume connections? Check the Processes tab of the Task Monitor Tool and see how much CPU is being used for communications and messaging. Good Luck!Dale, W8ABZ \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 Application I intend to connect two RSView32 applications on same network with one PLC. The application program is common. I have connected one 1761-AIC+ with Micrologix1500. Connected another 1761-AIC+ on DH485. Then connected PC with RSView32 and RSLinx on first AIC and another PC with RSView32 and RSLinx on the second AIC. The application works on one of the PCs and that too which ever is connected first. Please advise. [/INST] Did you give different node number to each of the devices on the network ? I mean PC1, PC2 and Micrologix should have different node numbers... :smileysurprised: Just double check this... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview Plus 1250 will not accept username/password to access protected functions Hi all, we are using a Panelview Plus 1250 to run an application that allows the operator of one of our pieces of machinery to monitor the status of the machine. We have programmed some 'Engineering' Functions the controls for which are behind a password lockout. Occasionally we need to access these to make minor adjustments to the machine parameters. However, very often, the screen will not accept the username/password. I know the password/username being entered is correct (there is only one so it cant be confused). The only way out of this is to re-download the original programme. Is there a way of determining what the password might be when it wont accept from the panel or the software??? I originally thought maybe the panel was somehow corrupting the runtime application, so i programmed a new panel and the same thing happens. The software used for programming is RSView Studio ME V4.00. The username/password is just programmed using this software, is it possible there is a glitch in the RSView software or runtime application which causes this to happen??? Many thanks for any help you can give. [/INST] Make sure that user/password combination is in the windows login info for that computer... password protection can do funny things if it doesn't line up just right. project user password to computer user password privileges level \n </s>

<s>[INST] I/O led indicator flash red I encountered a problem that the I/O led indicator of my controller(1756-L64) flash red.And then I recovered it by following steps,1.remove the controller module and insert it back to the chassis again.2.turn the key switch to programm mode and then turn back to run mode.After these 2 steps, I saw the controller is OK.I have no idea about what the matter is . Is there some problem with my chassis? [/INST] Are you absolutely certain it's the I/O LED ? The OK LED flashes red when there is a recoverable fault; it could be as simple as an index that overruns an array. Your description is consistent with a reboot and program/run transition to reset whatever program code caused the fault. But I have never seen the I/O LED do anything but flash green or stay solid green. Agree with Ken, just to remark anyway that I/O led flashing red means none of the listed I/O connections are working. This is quite strange and unusual, it could be a problem within the chassis, or a faulty module ...or a bad hardware connections of a module inside the chassis...I think a deeper check of your hardware is needed.... however the User Manual is precise on that, chassis is bad and need to be replaced :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSLogix 5000 Project path size With RSLogix 5000 (professionnal network) v16 It seems that a too long communication project path doesn't allow to access to the target Back Plane :Set project path / Go Online impossible. Even if by another path Set project path / Go Online is possible. What about size limit for Project Path or other limitations ? [/INST] Hmmm..I don't remember such as limitation...are you sure you're selecting a processor when you browse through devices ? (apologize for the dumb question):smileysurprised:Also, I've seen this happen if you have RSLogix 5000 already open and the network you're trying to reach powered up later... in that case is enough to close RS5000 and reopen it.... Otherwise, may you please post the Who Active window for which you get the problem ? It could help... - fuzzy logic Here are new details. File Path :PORT-VM!RESEAU\143.23.50.14\Backplane\2\A\143.23.54.69\Backplane\1\A\143.23.51.188\Backplane\2\A\10\Backplane See tree in attachment Then I select 00, CompactLogix Processor RSLogix5000 : Professionnal / Network edition v16 (French) OS : WinXp Professionnal SP3 Ok, but where is the problem ? You reach the backplane of your CompactLogix, then you have to press the[+] sign beside it to reach the processor, otherwise you have the Set Project button grayed out (this works as expected)See the screenshot.... Anyway, be aware that your OS is NOT SUPPORTED in RSLogix 5000 v16, and this could give you sometroubles like the one you get... :smileysad: v17 is supported on Win XP sp3...take a look to Aid 42682 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic The problem is precisely that the Set Project button remains grayed ! And that's the same with Go Online button. Other paths are totally ok. But we will try with v17 (that we have). Thanks. Ok, let me know the results... and remember the Kudos !.... :smileyvery-happy: - fuzzy logic I was waiting for your note about Kudos... I will think of that after tests with v17 with the same path ! He He.... :smileytongue: ok I will wait for your feedback, but I'm confident...:smileywink: - fuzzy logic I thought a CIP connection path could only traverse 8 hops (a hop being from a network/backplane into a moudle or from a module out onto a network/backplane). Or am I thinking of an older revision of CIP connections? You might be able to BROWSE that far with RSWho, but you might not be able to CONNECT that deep to the controller.... The path looked to be about 10 hops or so.... Dale, W8ABZ One more thing to be aware is that RSLinx Classic v2.54 (last version) is NOT supported on Win XP Sp3 ! :smileysurprised: I suggest to test your connection on a PC with XP Sp2, to be sure to be in a valid and tested software configuration. Anyway, Dale's post raises a flag to me... now really I don't remember, but actually this could be a limitation... I will check for some infos on that. - fuzzy logic I think Dale is on the right way :smileywink:....I've made some tests and I got the same behavior as you when I try to go deeper and deeper through backplanes...Just I'm not sure the limit is the number of hop (but may be) as I can cross the same number of backplanes as you need, but I can't reach the next one backplane... :smileysurprised: It seems related to the Path Size in words (I remember it should be maximum 32 words) so you reach this limit quicker than me as your IP addresses use more words as per the fact they are like 143.23.50.14....instead of the addresses I use to test that are like 10.0.0.1.... your IP addresses eat up words of path more than mine ! :smileytongue: So, for example I can reach the following and Set Project Path is available:PORT\10.0.0.1\Backplane\4\A\10.0.0.2\Backplane\4\A\10.0.0.3\Backplane\7\A\2\Backplane\0(The above Path cross the same number of backplanes as yours) I can reach the following but Set Project Path is grayed out:PORT\10.0.0.1\Backplane\4\A\10.0.0.2\Backplane\4\A\10.0.0.3\Backplane\4\A\10.0.0.4\Backplane\7\A\2\Backplane\0 So I think your issue is not solvable due to the above... :smileysad: also remember the software compatibility with XP sp3... :smileysad: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks VM for the feedback and the Kudos ! :smileyvery-happy: Also thanks to Dale who open my eyes on the path limits ! :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Code 3, Type 16 error on start up - Kinetix 6K Sercos I am working on getting a new system up and running and I am having a few problems. I beleive once the first problem is fixed the other will go away. When the main circuit breaker is disconnected the PLC has a major fault on start up. The fault is a code 3, type 16. The fault is with the sercos module and the help file says to check electronic keying. The revisions do match. I even tried to disable the keying and this made no difference. Firmware in processor and sercos card match. I have tried to even re-flash each. The next problem is that I am having one of the four servos loose its position on start up. It goes to around -19,000 for a position on start up when it was at a position of 2. I do an absolute home with the all the servos and the absolute reference bit is staying set through the process. L61 with 4 Kinetix 6000 drives. Once the major fault is clear all works well untill main power is cycled. I was on the phone with tech connect this morning and no luck. Perhaps someone here has seen this problem before. [/INST] Duplicated thread, the original one is HERE. :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to edit a Factory Talk project Hello everyone! My question is about how to edit a Factory Talk ME project, if I upload it from PanelView Plus in runtime-format, a file with mer extension. I mean is there any way to change the uploaded Factory Talk ME project if no source file is available? Best regards,Evgeny. [/INST] Version 4.0 Machine Edition The .MER file (Machine Edition Runtime) file can be uploaded from a PanelView Plus terminal using the Transfer Utility. Please note that the .MER is a compiled version of the original project and is not editable in version 4.0 (or less). In order to make changes to the 4.0 project, you must have a backup file (.apa) of your project. Version 5.0 (and greater) Machine Edition Version 5.0 of Machine Edition has the option to restore the runtime file. This option is set at creation of the v5.0 runtime file (.mer). When a developer creates an MER 5.0 file he has the ability to include the data, password protect it, or never allow conversion. The file is restored by uploading from the PanelView Plus/Plus CE and running Application Manager to restore to an editable application. So, it depends by the version of the .mer file in the PVP, and if it is version 5.0 and greater, conversion could be possible if the file has not been password protected or configured to never allow conversion. There is a possible procedure to still convert a v4.0 (or less) .mer file (or part of it) and it is explained inside Aid 8913. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 hihow can i get the support contract ? The last place I worked we had to talk to our Local AB distributor (Rexel in my case; there is a plug for ya' Scotty). We put 4 Bakeries under 1 contract, It was not cheap but I guess it was worth it, I left just after it taken care of. The place I work at now does not have enough consistantcey in equipement to get one YET. I am working on it though I am buying all AB Rockwell or nothing. Also, javaboy, whenever one of the moderators move a thread (and yes, it is usually me ;) ) there is a forwarded thread left in the old spot, saying it has been moved, where it was moved to and a link to it. There is a also a explanation of why it may no longer be visible, which is basically what fuzzy copied in above. As far as getting a support contract, the best place to go is your local distributor (the same person/company you bought your equipment through). Good luck,JHutch PS Normally this would be a question for the FAQ area, but I'm leaving it here so that everyone can find it easier. :) \n </s>

<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 Hello fuzzy logic, thanks for your attention! Parameter 167 is enabled, but when I start the drive whit motor's shaft running, it tries to ramp the motor and Bus Overvoltage happens. Hi Juliano,this overvoltage is occuring due to regeneration.So enable the bus regulation feature in the drive i.e par no. A187.Hope it helps.:smileywink: mmmhhh... unless Juliano has disabled it, Par. A187 is Enabled by default... :smileysurprised: Anyway, I saw that frn 2.02 and 4.01 both introduces some improvements to Flying Start... although I can't find similar issues around either in Rockwell Sites or in my experience, maybe your old drive version can't reach the performances you need with flying start... but it is just a supposition... :smileytongue: Unfortunately there is no way to upgrade the firmware by user, you need to call Rockwell Assistance to ask this... By the way, may you better describe the procedure for your flying start?I mean the time between you stop the drive and you restart it,ramps time in drive, Stop Mode setting, and all what you think could help me or others to suggest anything else... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Compact Logix Setting Ethernet Parameter from PanelView Have anybody wrote a a code in RS Logix5000 to set IP parameters from PanelView for L35E or L32E controllers? [/INST] I hope to have well understood your request...:smileytongue: So you want to change the IP address of a CompactLogix Ethernet/IP port from a Panelview ... Have a look to the following technote:Aid 27917 I think you may write the IP address and other parameters requested for MSGs, configuring tags in Panelview, add some logix in RS5000 to move the appropriate values to the right tags and then you may start the CIP messages from a button. Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Compact Logix5000 to GE Fanuc Robot Program Examples W/ethernet Im looking for some programming examples using ethernet for a compact logix5000 PLC controller to a GE Fanuc Robot. Can anyone help?! Thanks, [/INST] It could be useful for the users who have had some experiences with Fanuc and Ethernet/Ip, to know the Robot type and model to better help you.... :smileywink: From Logix side, I can say you will need to insert a Generic Ethernet/IP module in your configuration, but about the Assembly Instances and Size to be used, best way is to contact GE Fanuc Support to get the right values. As an example on what you need, you may take a look to this thread; it is referred to ABB, but you require the same data to get it work. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic The robot that we are controlling is a Fanuc M410IB! We are a fanuc integrator, I am attempting to add the config window in an attachment. Once you have it set up in the I/O tree, you can access the robot I/O just like any other I/O in the controler tags. This setup is for 16 input words, and 20 output words. The size can be adjusted to what your app requires Thanks for the information! I just have one more question. How do you figure out the (input)(output)(Configuration) instance for the generic ethernet module. I read online something about an exclusive output path number. Where can I find this number on the Fanuc robot. If I had this number, then I could figure out the instance for all that I need. Any information would be helpful. Thanks, The instance data came from the Fanuc manual. That configuration should work for all fanuc robot modles as long as they are of the newer software version, 6.?? +. Thanks for the info! \n </s>

<s>[INST] Cleaning agents and PanelView/touch screens/Versaview The facility is reviewing the use of cleaning agents and their use on our automation HMIs in a bio-tech facility. Is there any resource on which agents to use/not to use on Allen Bradley HMIs and Monitors? [/INST] Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 37485 - Aid 22501 - Aid 28400 User Manuals or Installation Instructions reports (sometimes :smileysurprised: ) these informations... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Problem with SERCOS interface on Ultra3000 Drive. We have a control system that consists of 4 Ultra3000's communicating with an Allen Bradley PLC via a SERCOS fiber optic link. Ever since the initial startup of this unit we have had intermittent communication errors. Well, today they became much less intermittent and more permanent, we could only keep communication established for about 10 minutes in every hour. Each one of these drives are connected to the SERCOS in series to each other. It was obvious therefore to find out where the communication ended. I have no way to test the quality of or the data integrity of a fiber optic link, I can only use my eyesight to verify that there is light emitting from the SERCOS link at whatever point that I remove a cable. It was obvious using this method that the signal was entering a certain drive in the string, and in fact was being acted upon since the communication light was green, but it was not exiting this drive and entering the next one in the string. The red light was not emitting from the output of this card, so that eliminates the next fiber optic cable as being the problem. Also, if I remove the cable from the input of the bad drive and install it in the input of the next drive in the string, the rest of the drives from that point on establish communication again. So, obviously, the SERCOS interface card is defective in that drive. The question is, What has been the resolution of this problem? If you ran into this, was it just as simple as maybe the card is not fully seated into the connector in the drive? Remember, this problem is intermittent, it comes then it goes. I actually observed the output starting to work, then not work visually several times while the output cable was removed. Or does anyone know what specific component on the board may be defective? I have not disassembled the drive yet to see what components are there, but assume there must be an optocoupler I.C. of some sort that may be getting spotty? Or possibly something as simple as a poor solder joint? The simple answer is obviously to replace the card, but the customer is coming in Monday afternoon to observe the unit we are using this control system on run, so it might be quicker to source the individual component locally. Thank you for your help. [/INST] Is the drive with the problem still under warranty? I have never messed with the internal hardware of the SERCOS interface on the Ultra 3K but I have had this problem before. I just had the drive replaced. By the time you mess around with troubleshooting at the component level, you could just get a new drive and be done with it. I don't know what the urgency for this application is, but the drives aren't that expensive. Well, we got through that day. Had to mess with the software so that it was only expecting to see two drives. Then only drive one side of the project at a time then switch the cables to the other side, rather than both sides like the customer wanted. They seemed to be OK with it, but it probably didn't make us look too organized. The problem was this happened on a Saturday. The customer was coming in on that Monday, so we had no way of getting another drive in on time. The SERCOS interface consists of the transmitter and receiver. Those are the two plugs that you connect you fiber optic cables into. There is also a specific interface chip that runs everything and a few discrete components. I ordered the transmitter and receiver to have on hand in case this happens on short notice next time. More than likely they are the culprit. I have since turned that defective drive in for warranty and replacement. Anyone experiencing sercos ring issues, there is new diagnostic capability in version 17.16 of the sercos motion module that can be used to help isolate a suspect node. \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View Studio 5.10 on Windows XP SP2 According to the release notes, Factory Talk View Studio ME 5.10 requires Service Pack 3 for Windows XP Professional. What problems may I experience if I install it on XP Pro SP2? [/INST] Actually, it's still supported in SP2. The new thing in v5.1 is the SP3 was *added*. In fact, v5.1 is supported all the way back to Windows 2000 (though I'm told this will be the last version to support W2K. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Read tag from datalog I need save a value into hard drive from RSView32, and read it value when i want (from hard drive) . How i can do it?? I save the data using data model but how read??... what option's i have with RSview32? thank's [/INST] What's the condition for reading the value? How many values? How often? And what do you want to do with it (trend, view on screen, report?) Maybe the datalog isn't the best way to do what you want, but more information is needed. Hi. the condition for reading is when i into a screen, the tag's or values are 5 but can be more. i don`t need a historian but i need write values too this values are for to compare with a values from SLC and view on screen. thank`s and best regards proyectos_ISTAI, It sounds like you could benefit from using a Trend object on a display combined with a few numeric inputs to the side. The Trend object should allow you to compare your values with what you see in the SLC, and the numeric inputs can let you write values to the tags. -Marty... hi. Really i need write and read to/from hard drive. thank's and best regard's If you log to ODBC, you can use a query to retrieve the data from the model. Take a look at tech note 29789. It talks about how to embed a query into Excel, which in turn extracts data from the same ODBC data source that RSView32 uses to log the data. All a user needs to do is open the spreadsheet and there it is. Hope that helps. hi, but with ODBC i have a historial.i need the last date, read and write from/to hard drive, anytime in RSView32. thank's a lot, good tech note 29789. proyectos, Maybe you can describe your application in a little more details so we can understand the need and environment for the functionality you want? -Marty... Hi.Simplest way to do what you like, just use VBA - and then write/read your tag to HDD. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Convert MicroLogix Program to CompactLogix Does anyone have advice on how to convert a MicroLogix program to a CompactLogix? [/INST] Here we are.... Aid 38152Aid 5514 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic It turned out to be a little more involved because I needed to convert the ML 1500 program to a SLC 5/04 program first. But Technote #46280 described most of the process. I needed to change all of the ONS instructions in the ML1500 program to OSR instructions in SLC 5/04 and have dummy addresses to replace the ML1500 embedded I/O addresses. I did a search and replace for addresses I:0 and O:0 to change them to I:10 and O:10 in the SLC 5/04 program. From there I was able to save the SLC 5/04 program with a .SLC extension and the comments with a .TXT extension which both are read into RSLogix 5000 using Tools>Translate PLC5/SLC. There was some clean up needed in RSLogix 5000, but it worked fairly well. Thanks for the help. CrazyJ:smileytongue: Linkified for convenience - JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-ENBT/A Intermittantly stops communicating. 1756-ENBT/A Ethernet/IP module Intermittantly stops communicating without any failure indication and we have to reseat the module to get it to communicate again. [/INST] What the component that communicating whit 1756 ENBT? Thank you for replying. RSlinx, Top Server, and all Message Instructions stop communicating. It seems to happen when we have a lot of traffic on our ¼ T line. From that description I don't have anything specific to say. Not enough detail yet to pin point.That being said, The general:Make sure the firmware is up to the latest the firmware in your controller supports.Make sure you have not exceeded the maximum connections for the ENBT (64) The more specific. Since this is RSLinx as an OPC server, OPC does not initiate reconnect. So if the client drops off the server does not know and vice versa. And, since it happens when there is a lot of traffic on the network, this could be the case. There is a little diagnostics utility to watch packets in RSLinx and see if bad data or a drop of data is occuring. Do some repeative pings too to see if there is packet loss on the network during these times. If so, it will be a network archetecture/bandwidth issue not an issue with the ENBT. Thank you, I do believe it is a bandwidth problem that stops communications, sometimes it takes 300 ms while pinging. We need a faster network the higher ups don’t want to pay for it. Once the 1756-L55M24 ControlLogix Processor Stops communicating we have to re-rack the Ethernet/IP module. This happens Intermittently to all 3 of our ControlLogix Processors I will try updating the firmware first, and than fight for a faster network. Anyone know why the Processor doesn’t start re-communicating without re-racking the 1756-ENBT Ethernet/IP module. Use the 'Logix5000 Task Monitor' to check all communication from a plc. Among other things, it includes the number of connections and the CPU usage from the ethernet cards. Instead of guessing, you get 'hard' numbers. Than you can take actions, ie increase polling time from HMI...I believe this is the latest version. successCeeYa Check Utility in knowbase doc 41204 to see if your module is inside the manufaturing date for ATMEL chip recall and if the required modules are indeed on your system. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Anyone using FTView on an xp64 machine? I know that using FT View on Windows XP 64 bit is not supported by Rockwell yet, but is anyone using this configuration? If so, have you encountered any problems with it? We have a couple of computers that are brand new and we are unable to put 32 bit Windows on them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,Richard [/INST] Richard, I've not an answer for you... :smileytongue: Just I want to add a reference to the Technote with Supported OS for these softwares... maybe useful for reference for other users...:smileywink: As you wrote FactoryTalk View is neither qualified or supported on this OS... Aid 20450Aid 42682 - fuzzy logic I am not officially recommending this, just for informational purposes Until built and qualified for 64bit, you need use the WoW64 subsystem that allows 32bit environement applications to run unmodified. Without that I can tell you, you are likely to be dead in the water. The registry changes alone will kill this. The other big problem would be some of the communication drivers, if going over ethernet you should be fine, but don't be trying to configure a PIC driver. We can debate about whether we can get View to work on WinXP64, but for my money it's never worth it. You may get it to work, but even if you do the odds are that there will be various problems of varying degrees. This is no slam on Tech Support, but none of them will be able to help you because they don't have that operating system installed. My personal rule is that if it is not spelled out explicitly in the list of supported operating systems, it's not worth messing with it. \n </s>

<s>[INST] CompactLogix L45 Ser.B flashed with wrong firmware I have a serious problem with a CompactLogix L45 series B controller and I desperately need your help. I did a firmware upgrade from RSLogix 5000 and I was not aware the fact that firmware revision 16.21 is not compatible with L45 series B processors because we did not get any message at all. After I have unsuccessfully flashed the second processor and bricked it, I found on the knowledgebase an article discussing this problem. What can be done in order to un-brick of the 2 processors that were flashed with the wrong firmware? [/INST] Contact the Technical Support for that, but I guess you have to send it to repair... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic You may have some luck popping a flash card in with firmware and project and a power cycle may load check knowbase doc 34534 - Using a 1784-CF64 Card with Logix Controllers to Load Applications and Firmware. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Macro Migration failure DMM(9:1) Macros will not migrate to project DMM(9:1) fault, any ideas. [/INST] Should be useful to know other informations: Which type and version of software are you using?In which manner are you trying to migrate macros?(from where - to where) The more informations you put into posts, the more help you can expect to receive. :smileywink: Anyway, this error usually indicates incompatibility between versions of software( importing new version of objects inside older revision of software) or incompatible format of the objects you are trying to move. Sometimes also is simply the location of the file on a networked drive to create an issue...move it to the hard drive in the pc and retry. - fuzzy logic KRguy, what software are you talking about - is this SE or ME? Are the macros from the same version of SE/ME or are they are different version? Can you open them in the original project or does the problem only occur in the new project that you are importing them into? \n </s>

<s>[INST] Using Excel 2007 with RSLogix 500 I have been using Excel to edit the database in RSLogix 500 for many years. My company recently upgraded to MS Office 2007 and quite often RSLogix 500 will become unresponsive while I am editing in Excel. I am using version 8.1 of Logix 500. Anyone else having this issue? [/INST] Just a couple of questions.... :smileywink: Which is your operating System ?Did you get an error when the software *become unresponsive* ? - fuzzy logic I am using XP Pro SP2. We always try to stick with the most compatible OS because we use a lot of Rockwell software. I do not get an error message. The program just locks up and I have to do an End Task in Task Manager. My guess is that there are issues with Excel 2007 that haven't yet been addressed by Rockwell. Maybe this is not the case since Office 2007 has been out a few years, maybe it's just me. :( I guess you have already tried either to *repair* the RSLogix500 installation or complete uninstall/reinstall Isn't it ? - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Power Flex 700 I/O wiring I need to where to land the input wire to make the drive go to a preset speed of 60 HZ in a manual mode. The drive will normally operate in an automode with a 4-20 ma signal. At times I need for the drive to operate in a manual mode and run at full speed. The start-stop signal will still come from a PLC for either operation. If a physical start-button is pushed for the drive to start, then the PLC will give an extra output for the preset speed. [/INST] By default, digital Input 5 (terminal 31) is configured as Speed Select 2. Based on the Speed Reference Selection Chart at page 1-24 of the PF700 User Manual, when this input is active, the Preset Speed 2 become the reference for the drive.You may change the frequency for that preset speed 2 in parameter 102. See also attachment.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Hi Dean, did you test it ? :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic I have not tested the circuit yet. I am still in the design stage and it will be about 2 weeks before testing. Your message made the instructions clearer.Thanks,Dean Logan OK, Dean...many thanks to have taken the time to report here your feedback to the reply... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1757-SRM secondary DISQ HI there, i need some support I have a redundant system chasis with 1756-CNBR1756-L61EMPTYEMPTY1756 -CNBR1757-SRM two chasis identical my project is developed in RsLogix 5000 v15.02 with redundancy enabled, but Secondary still DISQ, and give me an error when i try to sync manually. Maybe i need something extra, or something.... the firmware of the SRM and CNBR are the same in both modules, the status is fully compatible but still secondary DISQ. Please send me some help, i don't know what to do, and i need the redundancy enabled. Thanks [/INST] What is the text of the error you see when you attempt to synchronize manually ? Each release of redundancy firmware requires specific hardware and firmware. These are described in detail in the Release Notes. Publication 1756-RN628D for versions 15.56/57 firmware and and 1756-RN628E for version 15.60. These are downloaded from the firmware website. Firmware for every module in each chassis must match: Controllers must match controllers, ControlNet bridges must match ControlNet bridges, SRMs must match SRMs. If there are any mismatches, the redundancy system cannot operate. You should also have the Redundancy System User Manual, publication 1756-UM523. Lastly, please remember this is a User Forum, not a Support Forum or support mechanism. If you need direct assistance from Technical Support, use the Ask A Question feature on the Support website, or call (440) 646-5800. One more thing: the CNBR address needs to be set the SAME for corresponding CNBRs. For your example, if the Chassis A CNBR in slot 0 is set to node 05, the Chassis B CNBR in slot 0 is also set to node 05. (Whichever one is secondary will be demoted -- incremented -- to 06 automagically.) The CNBR in slot 0 does NOT have to be the same as the CNBR in slot 4. (In fact if they are on the same CNet, they MUST be different.) So in slot 4, you could have node 03 (for both, with the secondary acting as 04). Just make sure you have two node numbers reserved on the network for the pair of CNBRs. In the case above, the slot 0 Primary will be 05 and the secondary will be 06, so make sure nothing else is using 05 and 06. (Easy way to do this: always assign ODD node numbers to CNBRs in redundant chassis, and reserve the next higher EVEN numbers for the secondaries. The switches are always set to the lower ODD number.) Also, the CNBRs in the redundant chassis pair should avoid being node 01 (the network keeper). This should be a node NOT in the redundant chassis so you're not moving the keeper around on a switchover. All this is in the redundancy manual for your version (e.g., 15.60). Good luck!Dale, W8ABZ Does the SRM display DISQ or does it display something else? How about the LCD displays on the CNBs, what are they displaying? Will the SRMs SYNC if there are no other modules in the Red Chassis but the SRMs? What if you then add the L61s in both chassis, will the SRMs still SYNC, and so on? Have you interconnected the SRMs using the fiber cable? Are the L61s the same series? Are the CNBRs the same series (in pairs)? The ControlLogix Redundancy System User Manual is an excellent source of information. Here is a link to this publication -- http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1756-um523_-en-p.pdf Also be aware of MSG instructions that are/were firing during a switchover. There is a TechNote out on the matter. I guess the technote Larry3 has referenced is 33685... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Thanks Fuzzy!! \n </s>

<s>[INST] Power fail on Powerflex 400 Please help with this one as well, same client same powerflex 400 250A unitI am getting really tired of this Power Loss Fault, and the worst part is it does not auto-reset not does it allow me to reset remotely. No, I did NOT experience a dip during operation – the other running drive had no problem. It’s costing us water now at the rate this is going... So it seems the bus volts did drop. A bit strange that other running drive did not also report a fault... why? In any event, WHY does it not auto-reset? Or, alternatively, if this is a fault that does not permit auto-reset then why can I not even reset a Power Loss Fault with the reset input OR with the Fault Clear Parameter (197)? From Subject Received Size Joshua Grimm power loss fault drives 3:33 AM 88 KB [/INST] Did you see Aid 49990 ? There is a known problem with some PF400... maybe you're in that case... A Type 2 fault may require drive or motor repair, or is caused by wiring or programing errors. The cause of the fault must be corrected before the fault can be cleared. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Hi Fuzzy; i dont think this is the problem this time round, we have had these failure's on previos units and have changed the power supply module's. you can reset these units if you go to the unit and go to clear faults using the HMI and then reseting the unit. all other faults can be cleared via Dnet through the plc it is only the F3 fault that cannot be cleared. the forum does not allow me to post the drive exec. images for you to see. We experience this issue more than 1 year,you can mask this fault by modify par A196. Hi there, Just a thought, when you mentioned Fault F3, I have had customers come up with this fault too and the best solution was to add a Line Reactor to the drive. Do you already have one? The other cause of this fault is excessive DC bus voltage ripple, and this is typically caused by harmonics coming into the drive. If you do not have Line Reactors on either drive I would suggest adding one to both. The other drive might start tripping if you correct your problem with the drive in this dicussion. Cheers all four drives are fitted with input and output line chokes, we have also fitted EMC Filters on these units. Chokes or Reactors, there is a difference. Line Reactors Part number 1321-3R500-BRFI filter Part number 22-RFD480 More correspondence from the client Can we first try some remote support? Are there no configs and/or drive logs I can download and email to the relevant persons that will help pinpoint the problem(s) before someone comes all the way here? Also – will an update of the FW maybe help? I’ve tried to find the release notes for the latest firmware but was not successful. I would like to try fix the problem without incurring unnecessary expenditure. Our drives are on the network – I can even give a technician remote access if necessary via VPN. Just some ideas – how do you feel? Last night 23h00, I switched all pumps off and all starters were “healthy”. This morning once again: And like I say, the really annoying part is that the only way to reset it is to power the thing down in person OR perform a reset: Clearing the fault does not solve the problem. Surely it has to be a drive defect... we are not really getting support from Rockwell in SA at the moment, this is a converted Siemens client from and he is busy losing faith in our product now. \n </s>

<s>[INST] DOWN LOADING IS IT POSSIBLE TO DOWN LOAD A RSLOGIX 500 PROGRAM FROM REMOTE AREA WITHOUT THE CABLES [/INST] You may consider the use of a Modem (for example the RADKIT or RADES from Rockwell Automation) that could be connected over the controller serial port or, when available, to the Ethernet port of the processor. There are also Remote Connectivity solutions via GSM / GPRS / Internet etc., for example those offered by Ewon. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] FTTM Passed transaction gets no data We are using FTTM 9 to make an unscheduled transaction with device-scheduled tags to MS Access.It has been working fine until we added more columns, redefined the data object, and bound new tags.The transaction now shows that it passes, but only a blank record is inserted to the database.If I deleted some of the bindings, the transaction will start to get data again. Looking in the error log file for the ODBC connector, an insert that gets data has a listing ofRTS: Column NAME, Value[0]= VALUE for the the bound values between the STORE_DATA and the STORE_DATA ACK.The inserts that have data have nothing in between the STORE_DATA and the STORE_DATA ACK. Any ideas on what can cause this phantom passed transaction with no data? Is there a soft upper-limit on the number of data points that can be bound? [/INST] nan \n </s>

<s>[INST] Continuous computing using an VBA subroutine I am trying to do continuous calculations using a tag in a Visual Basic subroutine more or less once per 5 seconds. The problem is that I need the previous data of such tag, so that if I close the program and reopen it every time I lose them and if I leave it open and keep it running continuously my computer obviously gets hung. Any idea? [/INST] You don't say in what package (RSView32 or FT View SE), however in general it is not good practice to have repeat calls to VBA routines like this,particularly when using calls to tags. But this does depend on what else your application is doing and how much other VBA code you have in the project. Have you considered using 'Derived Tag Files'? If you really have to do this I would suggest the best way is to reference the tags globally on project start-up and only release when the project is closed. Then in the routine it is only necessary to reference the value. To keep old values you can use the 'Static' keyword' for local variables. However these will be lost when project is completely closed. If you need to preserve across project start/stop you can write the values to a text file and then recover them on start-up. Ditto to York..man's ..not good practice to have repeat calls to VBA routines.. roughly translated -> you're asking for pesky RSView32 problems when you make repeated, frequent calls to VBA. \n </s>

<s>[INST] PostScan Prescan is an intermediate scan during the transition to Run mode. Postscan is a function of the controller where the logic within a program is examined before disabling the program in order to reset instructions and data. The question is when will the postscan be executed as compared with prescan? [/INST] Postscan mode only occurs for logic in an SFC Action when the Action becomes inactive and the SFC language is configured for Automatic Reset (which is not the default option for SFC). When an SFC Action becomes inactive, then the logic in the Action is executed one more time in Postscan mode. This mode is similar to Prescan in that most instructions simply execute as if they have a false condition. It is possible for an instruction to have different behavior during Postscan than it has during Prescan. So, if you for example call a ladder routine from inside a SFC, during postscan the output coil OTE in the ladder are turned off and non-retentive timers are reset...As a general rule, the postscan executes instruction as if all conditions are false Anyway, as some instructions don't follow this general rule, take a look to the description about every instruction postscan inside Logix Reference Manual - fuzzy logic Will postscan be executed during the transition from Run to program or test mode for Ladder Logic Diagram which is not a routine from inside a SFC? No, it is only related to SFC logic. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] New to Allen Bradley PLC's Hi friends, I have some good experience with Siemens PLC's and simatic products, but I am new to Allen Bradley products, in a month I'm going to use the below listed PLC's for my project purpose, - Compact Logix 5500 - Control Logix 5300 - Micro Logix series - SLC 500 - New Micro Logix PLCs 1100, 1400 please provide some idea, where I can find some good information of this PLC types or if possible provide some links, docs to get to know more about this. Thanks in advance. Best Regards,Thavas [/INST] Basically, the AB docs are divided in : Selection GuideInstallation InstructionUser ManualReference ManualProgramming ManualQuick StartRelease Note ...and sometimes it is difficult to know where to find the informations needed. So, in the Selection Guide you may find a good explanation on how to select/compose your PLC/IO or other products (drives, software, etc)Installation Instruction usually contains wiring guidelines, installation hints, and specifications of the product.User Manual normally explains how to configure/program/troubleshoot your device.Reference Manual is the manual for the Instructions or Parameters explanation.Programming Manual contains the procedures to configure particular functionalities.Quick Start is more useful for experienced user to just refresh the procedure to get his device works.Release Notes contains particular informations of that version of the product. So, usually you may find in the Literature site, a complete set of docs for the devices you have to program. Hope that helps.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Momentary pushbuttons getting stuck I'm experiencing frequent occurrences of momentary pushbuttons sticking 'on' on a PV600. The Knowledgebase has several articles about stuck pushbuttons but none of them apply in this case. It looks at though I'm going to have to add logic to the PLC program to ensure all of my buttons are cleared when their action is complete, so no point in ever using momentary pushbuttons then. Anyone got any ideas what's going on? Should we not be using momentary pushbuttons? Grrrr, some extreme frustration here. Firmware is the latest revision (5.00.something). Mike [/INST] I have no suggestions as to what is wrong but many experienced programmers always unlatch the bit in the PLC code as a safety. I have never seen a 100% reliable software pushbutton. This could be due to communication problems or something else but the most reliable way is to unlatch in the PLC. More work but safer for sure. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Problem in Opening a Project in RsView Hi, I am using RsView 7.5 CPR 9 SR 1. I had created a project. have opened up few screens from my old project. but now when i try to open up a project i am getting errors as enclosed in this message. The first message i am getting is the connect to watcom sql and the second is obdc error. because the errors that i have mentioned, i am not able to open up any project. even if i try to create a new project i am not able to do it. can anyone please do help me in this regard. i have earlier worked on some of the older versions of RsView (upto version 6). i haven't faced any such problems earlier. Also i need a help with rest to posting message in this forum. I am not able to attach more than one attachment. can any one help me in this as well. Regards Gopal [/INST] Hi Gopal, There are a few tech notes on this message - try 9645, 31346 and 48060 for starters. Good luck! \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1797-IBN16 module gives error code 16#0118 - module configuration reject,format error [/INST] The module located in remote rack through controlnet links. last year we upgrade the system to CPR7 series, there is one fault message create in recently .I don't kown why ? Did anybody make some mainteinance on these remote I/O recently ? It has been verified that bent or recessed pins on any of the bases of Flex I/O bus can cause this problem... Here a suggestion from Ken Roach in a recent post: :smileytongue: When I troubleshoot FLEX problems, I tear down the whole chassis and inspect it carefully. I keep a flashlight, dental mirror, and magnifying glass in my toolkit specifically for these kind of connector inspections. Another possibility is related to a module substitution recently made at your site,with a module firmware or hardware different from the original configured, so that it isn't possible for the system to configure it... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic It can be an issue after upgrading from version 13 to a recent version like CPR7.The module profile can be wrong. They mention such things in the KB for certain modules. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Is this an activation problem? I have installed FactoryTalk View Studio v5.1. When I try to open an application the scroll bar gets to loading services and stops.I have reinstalled two times with no warnings or errors. We have this running on two other laptops with no issues. Is this an activation issue? I am running XP pro with Service Pack 3. I have attached a screen shot. [/INST] Not necessarily :smileytongue: Try first to see if Aid 39501 could help.... - fuzzy logic So i just did what that aid document said with the same results. It freezes at loading services everytime. Wow.... :smileysad: Just add some other infos please... :smileywink: Does it happen opening all applications ? Also sample projects ?What about the New projects ? Anyway, the only Activation related problem I remember is explained in Aid 36198, but I don't know if it applies to your issue... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic The same thing happens when I try to open a old application or a sample applilcation. When I try to open a new application I never get any scroll bar at all it just locks up. Should I do a add/remove uninstall and start over? Ok so I just rechecked the RSLINX Classic Install log and found two errors. I have attached another screen shot. It will help if you identify which package you are working with as both ME and SE have ver 5.1 .. and opening a project developed in one does not guarantee you can open it with the other package. When you install the software there is a preferred order of what is installed or uninstalled... jumping past steps is a bad thing.. Sorry. I am running ME 5.1. The only applications I have tried to open are ME apps. I think I am going to do a complete uninstall then go back throgh the installation process again. I didn't skip any steps in the installation process So uninstalling everything and reinstalling didnt help the problem. Anyone have any guesses? Should I roll-back SP3 and reinstall that? Hmmm... my suggestion here is to call in Tech Support guys, they may guide you to do a clean manual uninstall of your FactoryTalk View ME... I've solved some problems in the past with this procedure, hope the same for you ! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic I just uninstalled alot of old programs and competitors software and such. Now I am getting a rsdbgutils.DLL file not found error. I am going to try reinstalling it one more time. Not a known Activation's Problem.I have seen that behavior when there is a problem with the FTSP security.Unfortunatelly because it's a security thing, I can't post the data here. I suggest that call into support where they can walk you through getting this cleaned up. Well it sorta works now. After I boot my PC I have to go into add/remove and repair FactoryTalk Services Platform 2.10 I can then open an applilcation. Although once I close FTV Studio I have to restart the PC and repair FactoryTalk Services again. I am going to call support later to see what I can do to fix this. Well I guess you could say that it is solved. I formated my laptop and reinstalled everything and everything works now. \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView SE Application Backup I have aRSView SE Distributed application with Redundant Servers. How to backup the application? [/INST] Prabhat, it is not clear to me if you need to backup your Studio Se project to restore in the destination servers (deploy) or just backup a loaded server.Anyway, I will indicate you some technotes that may help on those needs... Aid 26702 - Aid 30310Aid 43543 - Aid 23130 Also an useful cumulative technote for Redundancy guidelines: Aid 27105 Hope this helps....:smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] ControlLogix modulo of negative number Is there a reason that when I take a modulo of a negative number (say, -6 % 7) that the result is incorrect (except when the modulo would return 0). -6 % 7 returns -6 when it should be 1. [/INST] The mod function is defined as the amount by which a number exceeds the largest integer multiple of the divisor that is not greater than that number. In this case, -6 lies between -42 and -6, so -42 is the greatest multiple LESS than -6; we divide -42/7 = -6. If you want the correct value you must take the absolute value. If it's any consolation this seems to be a contentious point in other programming languages/platforms. The 'correct' answer does not seem to be well defined. Taking MOD of the absolute value is not quite the right answer -- the MOD result should be 1, not 6, for the example given. -6 MOD 7 = 1 What you need to do for a negative number is add to it the largest number that the data type will hold that is 0 MOD n. This will give you a positive number to take the MOD function on without changing the MOD value. For an INT Logix (N: file in PLC/SLC), for a MOD 7, the largest INT MOD 7 = 0 is 32767 (32767/7 = 4681.000).For a DINT in Logix, the largest INT MOD 7 = 0 is 2147483646. Source = number to be taken MOD 7 (DINT)Result = resulting value between 0 and 6 (DINT)Temp = storage for input to MOD. (DINT) MOV Source TempLES Temp 0 ADD Temp 2147483646 TempMOD Temp 7 Result This will work for all but the most extreme integer values. (If the result of the ADD is still negative, add n (7) one more time and now you've covered the entire integer range.) Dale \n </s>

<s>[INST] PowerMonitor 3000 data in RSView32 I want information on how to get information from PowerMonitor3000 into RSView32 directly without using any CPU or RSPower software and using only RSLinx. [/INST] RS, there is a document that explains step-by-step how to create DDE/OPC topic in RSlinx to get datas transferred from Powermonitor 3000 to RSView32 via ethernet. Aid 34730 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSEmulate 5 is not Connecting with RSLinx Hi,I am using RSLinx 2.52 (CPR9) to connect with RSLogix Emulate5 5.00.08. when i start RSLinx and then try to start RS Emulate5 its give following error Can't load C:\program files\rockwell software\RSLinx\EMU5X.DLL from RSlinx directory When i am trying to Load a Ladder Logix file on RS Emuate5 without starting RSLinx, it gives an error RSLogix Emulate 5 has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please advise what could be the reason for the above.? ThanksAzmat [/INST] Try going to that directory through dos, and type : regsvr32 Emu5x.dll and see what happens? HI Alli m also experiencing same problem.can anyone advice me solution for this?thnx Did anyone try the patch referred to in this technote? 37836 JHutch Hi HutchThanx for the patch.it works!!!!!!!11 Cool. Glad it worked! JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] PLC5 defaulting I am in need of some help. We have a system with a PLC5/40E using DH+ to communicate with a PV, RIO for flex, and ethernet for our business network. In the past 2 weeks the processor has defaulted 4 times. This same problem happened 2 years ago and replacing the processor seemed to fix the problem until now. We have already looked at noise, but everything looks good. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. [/INST] How do you get the controller to recover ? Do you just cycle the keyswitch, or cycle power ? Do you have to re-load the program ? My next few steps would be to run the serial Fault Dump Utility to find out if the controller underwent an operating system crash. Controllers can fault on various programmatic issues, like array overruns or negative values in a preset, for example. Controllers can fault on firmware bugs, which usually cause characteristic data to be written to the memory read by the fault dump utility. Controllers can fault on self-diagnostic functions like RAM integrity, which are usually the reasons that a controller will lose its memory. In reality, it has cleared the memory because the user program RAM failed a checksum test. The user program wasn't lost, it was thrown away because it could not function correctly. Noise will often manifest itself in other ways, such as causing recoverable errors on DH+ and Ethernet network connections. See if the controller's Status files or the built-in Ethernet web page can give you some idea if there is constant low-level noise causing recoverable problems on those channels. Thanks for the quick response. When we have this problem the program must be reloaded. Where can I find the serial Fault Dump Utility, I am not familiar with that. As far as programming issues that has been looked at when we had the problem in the past.Not saying there couldn't be issues, so that will be explored as well. Thanks For sure Ken Roach will have more details on that... :smileywink: In the meanwhile.... This utility isn't available for customers... it is a tool used by Rockwell Automation Engineers to analyse the occurred anomaly. Take a look to the following technotes: Aid 42609 - Aid 29995 There is explained how to extract the crash.log file to send to technical support in order to be checked. Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic I sent the crash.log file to tech support yesterday. With the PLC on the business network, I would suspect that a 'data storm' might be causing your PLC to clear memory. You can setup data storm counters in the PLC to track if there are problem sthat the processor is seeing on the network. See AID 19475 for setting up the data storm counters. \n </s>

<s>[INST] how to select the powerflex drive when you get an application like 3ph, 600v, 2hp, what will be based on to choose powerflex 40 or powerflex 70(for example), why?sometimes, design engineer chose the powerflex40 not 70, however, I found 70 also is okay to handle the current, frequency, and torque, tons of thx to whoever can give me a boost. [/INST] Hi there, For me, I think the powerflex40 is smaller than the 70's series. So for the same application you can win frame space ...? you have this choice for 0.37 to 11kW. guys chose the one not the other one? cost? thx for u reply post. There are many differences between the two drives, so that in many cases they both cover the application requests, but in other cases the PF70 could be needed.Basically, the PF70 has, more than the PF40, the following features: Vector Control (not only Sensorless Vector)Closed Loop Speed regulationTorque RegulationInternal EMC Filters also on 3 phase drivesMore Communication optionsRemovable HIMIntegrated Safety OptionEncoder Option One important *advantage* for PF40 is its Overload Capability... 150% for 60 secs, so that it is already configured to drive Heavy Duty applications.Using the PF70, you should have to select the next rating size to cover the same request. You may value all these and other differences and features inside the Selection Guide. Take also a look to the PowerFlex40 and PowerFlex70 web sites. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSLogix 5000 emulation Is it possible to use a PC serial port for data input/output when using serial commands with Emulate5000 ? [/INST] Yes, you may configure the serial port to use when creating a controller… Aid 37086 - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Fanuc robot and CLX Can anyone give the generic ethernet module setup to communicate with a Fanuc robot? [/INST] Smoke, at first I can say that posting the robot type and code will help...:smileywink: After that, although some other users for sure know the right settings (for example jdavison - Thread LINK ) , I think the best way is to contact Fanuc Robotics to get the correct values. Or, having the EDS file, trying to extract what you need, following suggestions in Aid 42782 - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Testing Testing Am I in??:smileysad: [/INST] Of course I'm new to this forum, having a little problem navigating. When I hit the link you provided in your reply, it says access denied. What am I missing. Thank in advance. Also when I do figure it out, I promise to keep everybody busy. :smileytongue: Thanks again. spifldorf try again ... I don't see anything about that link and where it goes that should cause trouble. In fact, I just tried it with NO log in privileges and it still worked. JHutch PS One I get spifldorf working ok, I'm going to move this thread off to the welcome area. -edit ... typo \n </s>

<s>[INST] Communicating with a PLC 5 from Linux Hi all, I have a customer who is trying to communicate with an Allen-Bradley PLC 5 from Linux. I know a way to do this would be to have an intermediate Windows PC runningOPC Server software and exposing the tags over a standard TCP/IP connection, but he wants to do it directly from Linux. Anyone know if this is even possible? Thanks. Eric VogelNational Instruments Applications Engineerwww.ni.com/support [/INST] Here an interesting post, discussing about OPC server on Linux OS. LINK Seems that Kepware is working on it... they already have OPC server with Rockwell driver and protocols, so when they finish the development on Linux... :smileyhappy: Another way could be to use DF1 protocol, writing the protocol by yourself, using the DF1 command guide (not so easy.... :smileysurprised: ) see Aid 27504 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Evogel, I'm not sure what your application is, but if what you are talking about is occasional transmission of data between a Unix-based application and a ControlLogix or CompactLogix, you might be interested in the 1756-EWEB or 1769-EWEB. Using sockets, it is possible to pass data through TCP/IP between the module and your application - no OPC required. Check out tech notes 48879 and 32962 for more information on this modules. However, if this is some sort of HMI application, that's probably beyond what you can do with this sockets connection approach. You would then be back to finding an OPC server that works on Unix. Hope that helps. What's the kernel and hardware platform ? Just curious. The INTERCHANGE software package from Rockwell Software has editions that run on HP-UX, AIX, Digital Unix, and Solaris. I've heard that the HP-UX version works on Linux distributions, too. This is not an open-source product. The original Sourceforge project by Ron Gage has ended up as commercial projects sold by a software outfit calles LSN. http://lsn-us.com/html/products.html There are seven hits on SourceForge for allen-bradley. I have not used any of these personally. \n </s>

<s>[INST] UN_INSTALLATION OF RS EMULATOR VERSION 15.00 HI FELLOWSI WANT TO UN INSTALL THE RS EMULATOR VERSION 15 DUE TO SOME PROBLEM .BUT I LOST THE UN INSTALL.EXE FILE.SO I DELETE THE FOLDER RS EMULATOR FROM THE PROGRAM FILE.BUT THE ADD/REMOVE PROGRAM STILL SHOWING AND CANNOT REMOVE.WHEN I INSTALL AGAIN THE MESSAGE APPEAR U HAVE ALREADY INSTALL THE RS EMULATOR.WHAT CAN I DO? AND HOW TO INSTALL AGAIN? [/INST] Hi, take a look to this collection of technotes... Aid 37049Aid 40606Aid 28724Aid 36666 Hope this helps...- fuzzy logic Hi,i think there is no way now you can delete the emulate.The only thing possible is to get hard disk formatted and then you may install the emulate again.:smileywink: mmmhhh... For sure it isn't a good way to delete a folder without using uninstall procedure... the registry entries still remains there... and program still seems installed :smileysad: Anyway, I will have a try to the technote Aid 28724 (manual uninstall) before proceed to the formatting :smileytongue: Good luck !- fuzzy logic HII READ THE TECHNOTE AID28724 ACCORDING TO THIS I HAVE ONE PROBLEM WHICH IS I HAVE FOLLOWING For Version 15) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{09D96199-F539-4DB8-A24B-257BD89C2DD9}-\SETUP.LIG INSTAED OF HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{09D96199-F539-4DB8-A24B-257BD89C2DD9} AND EmuLogix 5868.exeWHAT IS UR SEGESSTION? hiwhen i uninstall the rs emulator the dialog box appear and shows asFAILED=rs emulator 5000 chasis modulle first be removedPASSE=RSLINK MUST BE SHUT DOWNHOW CAN I REMOVE THE FIRST ONE OPTION WHICH SHOWS FAILED AND THEN UNINSTALLATION BEGIN. RSLogix Emulate 5000 Chassis Module must be removed?HOW?I READ THE ARTICLE ACCORDING TO THISClick start and go to run and type taskmgr and click ok. Once that comes up, click Processes and when the processes window appears, click Image name from the top of the processes listing. this will sort them in alphabetical order. End the application that begins with the letters RSL*.*. Once all Rockwell software is closed, Click retry to remove the Chassis Module and click continue. This should allow the uninstall of the program and install the new versionBUT I CANNOT FOUND RSL*.* IN THE PROCESSES WHAT CAN I DO? Try to do what explained in Aid 36666... see the screenshot... If you can open the RSLogix Emulate Chassis Monitor, check if all modules are removed.If you can't open it, only you may try again the Manual Remove in the registry...see also the screenshot... delete the key if it contains Display Name RSLogix Emulate 5000... Otherwise the formatting :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] PF40 - Ref Speed w pot With PF40, I use pot for speed reference.With a time ( 4 years) my reference lower ≈ 48 HzI change my drive, the speed reference is OK, with same wiring and a same config. I don't know if this case is documented? [/INST] Do you mean the embedded potentiometer on PF40 or a remote potentiometer ? Anyway, I didn't find documents on that, just I may suspect some dust inside potentiometer has changed its resistance value during years... it is a plausible possibility I think... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview Plus ASCII read I have been trying to find out how to do an ASCII capture from a keyboard attached to a Panelview Plus 1000 running RSView ME. I need to put this info into a data tag and push it to a SLC5/04 to read. Any thoughts? [/INST] A string input enable object would do just that unless I'm misunderstanding your question. The object accepts ASCII input from any USB keyboard OR from an on screen pop keyboard. The object is configured with a processor tag so that it writes the information to the processor as soon as you hit the ENTER key. You're limited to the number of characters you configure the object and the tag for, but other than that it works pretty much as you'd expect. Here is an older v3.20 era answer that talks about it. Basics are the same no matter which version you use: AID 32216 JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk Security Forum? Any chance Rockwell might add a Security forum? I realize the sensitivity of the subject. [/INST] There is always a chance of anything! :) That said, I don't really see a need for a dedicated Security forum at this point. What security our software supports is better handled in a discussion about that particular product. For instance, RSLogix 5000 has some security features, but it works differently than the security built into FactoryTalk View SE. A discussion of security abstract from a discussion of the product it is being used with is not going to be very common. Sure, this could change. And responses to this may convince me that I missed an entire aspect, so don't think this is a iron-clad resolution-never to be discussed again. :) JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] MTBF or Failure on Demand I am reviewing a safety circuit which makes use of the 700S-CF Safety Relays. I am looking for the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) or Propability of Failure on Demand, particullary the N/O contact failing to open (wielded contacts). This data will be used in the fault tree for the system to calculate the SIL level. [/INST] The MTBF for the relays depends on the number of operations per hour. You will have to determine the number of operations of the relay per hour. The mechanical life of the 700S-CF relays is 15 million operations and the electrical life is 1.5 million operations. Reference Aid 42629 - fuzzy logic Here is a link to the functional safety data it includes B10d and PFHd data. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sr/safety-sr001_-en-e.pdf Cool document Rogan_Josh ! :smileyhappy: It's new to me.Thanks,- fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] AB 1336 plus drive I am upgrading a cooling tower control system and my system is enabling a 1336 plus vfd for start/stop and speed control for the tower fan. I need a reference manual to reconfigure the drive to take a 0-10 vdc signal versus a 4-20 ma. Any ideas where I can find this? [/INST] Here we are.... :smileyhappy: 1336 PLUS User Manual1336 PLUS II User Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Hi, try the AB Literature Library with 1336 plus as the search. great place to find AB manuals http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webassets/browse_category.hcst?tabChoice=Products&xLanguage=EN%20-%20English fuzzy logic beat me to it. (docs are from this library) Hi 69FIREBIRD, curious thing is that we both have run to try to help and give an answer to the user who asked it, and he also ran….ran to sign out without leaving any feedback, any message, solution, kudos, thanks, disappointment,complain… just nothing…. very nice ! :smileymad: Oh, maybe he will come back to complete his thread in future...:smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic Now, now... he may have just ask the question on the way out the door. I usually wait at least a day or two before I start muttering under my breath about ungrateful people! ;) JHutch Hey JHutch, do you think I may start now to muttering under my breath about ungrateful people ? :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1769-OW16 Problem in RIO Connection Dear Messes, Here is my problem when using 1769-OW16 in RIO connection. In my RIO connection, I had 3 10-SLot Remote Rack with one ASB at 1st rack. Others 2 rack was connected with interconnecting cable. The first 2 rack was assigned with 7 & 8 no's. 1769-IB16 with 2 spare slot at the end of each rack. At the third rack, 4 1769-OW16 was installed with 2 1769-NI8 installed on no. 7 & 8 slot. When I carried out factory test, all input modules works fine except 4 1769-OW16 cards. They had not response to my ladder logic. So I make some changes in my IO card arrangement and get result as below:Solution 1:Put 2 1769-OW16 to spare slot at 1st rack and 2 1769-OW16 to spare slot at 2nd rack.Result:The 1769-OW16 on 1st rack do have response and works fine. However, the 2 1769-OW16 on 2nd rack did not response to ladder and still not works. Solution 2:In rack 2, I move 2 1769-OW16 one slot left hand side with 1 1769-IB16 at the end. That means my config now is 7 1769-IB16 follow by 2 1769-OW16 and then 1 1769-IB16Result:The 1769-OW16 cards still not works. Then I guess is the card hardware error?? Go to solution 3. Solution 3:I swap those 1769-OW16 cards between 1st rack and 2nd rack. Those card swap from rack 2 to rack 1 works fine but those at rack 2 still not works. Is there any RIO config I had to take extra care?? Would anyone can help me and is the problem of 1769-OW16 card firmware version?? If anyone experienced before, please kindly share your experiences with us. Best Rgds.,Man [/INST] UH ?! :smileysurprised: 1769-OW16 in RIO? I guess you're wrong about the catalog number used....Are you talking about 1746-OW16 (SLC-500 hardware) ? Are you using a 1747-SN with a 1747-ASB as RIO adapter ? Please, add some screenshots about the SN configuration, and post the setting of your ASB, so that the information is more complete. Are other devices on that RIO network ? Which are the Power Supplies are you using on that remote chassis? - fuzzy logic Yes, I had typing mistake of 1746-OW16 instead of 1769!!!:smileyvery-happy: The modified Test Config The Original Redundancy RIO Config Please help me and give me some hints.:smileytongue: Best Rgds.,Man Ok Man, please, add some screenshots about the BSN configuration (RSLogix500), and post the settings of your ASB (dip-switches), so that the information is more complete.Are other devices on that RIO network ?Which are the Power Supplies are you using on that remote chassis? - fuzzy logic It seems VERY likely that you do not have the additional slots configured in your RSLogix 500 program. Post the *.RSS file or screenshots of the G-File configuration for the 1747-SN. It would also be very helpful if you can post the DIP switch settings for the 1747-ASB adapter in the first remote rack. Since those hardware was supplied by Main Contractor and some config was also changed, then I believe the Power Supply is 1746-P4 as per visual check on-site. The RIO hardware Dip Switch configuration:1747-BSN:010001 0000 1747-ASB: 11111111 01110001 01101011 Also the RSLogix500 Config are as below as below: I had another case and those card quantity are more than there!! They are all 16point input & output card.Picture as show as below: Man, the dip switches and the G-file seem correctly configured. :smileysurprised: Just ASB switch 2-3 should be OFF, as you don't use complementary chassis. Are you sure the interconnection cable is ok and connected ?May you try to put 4 input modules in the last chassis and see if they work ?May you please post the address you use trying to set OW16 outputs inside last rack ? (O:1.xx/x)May you also post the ASB display indication and the BSN / ASB led status when PLC is in Run mode ? - fuzzy logic I just map all discrete data into N12 data file and my ladder logic will drive those output bit on word N12:7, N12:8, N12:16 & N12:17 to drive the output card at O:1.7 , O:1.8, O:1.16 & O:1.18 respectively. By the way, ASB works fine with 'RUN' display and two BSN works fine and can perform takeover process and changeover seamlessly, just acts perfect! (The O:1.18 must be O:1.17 since I can't edit it in edit page, it was obstructed by the LHS menu bar!!!) Here is my part of ladder logic. Hmmmm, still something not so clear.... However, if you are in the first picture situation (2x OW16 in the last two slots of chassis 1 and 2x OW16 in the last 2 slots of chassis 2) then the correct output addresses should be: O:1.7/xx O:1.8/xx O:1.17/xx O:1.18/xx If you are in the second picture situation (4x OW16 in the first four slots of chassis 3) then the correct output addresses should be: O:1.19/xx O:1.20/xx O:1.21/xx O:1.22/xx Please verify to use the correct addresses trying the modules outputs. Try to force outputs from Force Table instead of in the program...Keep also a look to the first tab in the BSN Adavanced I/O configuration (double click on the module in the I/O config.)...scanned Input and Output words should be both set to 32. - fuzzy logic Thanks very much for your remind. I think I figure out somthing from your hints and it would be a very foolish minor mistake I mis-look with!!Let me modified my logic and try test again, get back to you once I got the result!!! Haha!!! Best Rgds.,Man:smileywink: Problem was solved. Thanks very much indeed!!!:smileyvery-happy: You're welcome ! I'm happy you've solved ! :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] ME Transfer Utility and remote support We support many customers using an A-B 9300-RADES modem. Although it is slow, we have had good luck transfering programs with RS Logix 5000. The ME transfer utility, however, produces CIP errors on the same connection. (Since the transfer is all-or-nothing it can often taking hours to get a valid transfer!). We often have a versa view PC on-site for Factory Talk Transaction manager that we connect to with VNC thorugh the modem. We would like to use RSlogix 5000 light to download to the processors, but is there any plans for a light transfer utility? The Knowledge base says the ME transfer utility requires the full install of FTView Studio, but does it require a licence to run the transfer utility or is there a light licence for just transfers? Thank you in advance! [/INST] If you can get all the way down to the VersaView, assuming this is your HMI station you're transferring to, then you can copy the .mer file down to it instead of using the transfer utility. We have found the transfer utility to be rather finicky depending on what you're transferring to. If the display is local (physically) we just use the compactflash but since you're over a network and using ME, then all you really need in the .mer file. Maybe I'm not fully understanding your installation, but for an ME application, this seems easiest. We are transfering to a hardpanel PanelView Plus HMI on the remote network. There isn't a lite license to be used with the Transfer Utility... :smileysad: Anyway, after you've installed FactoryTalk View Studio, you will be able to use the Transfer Utility also without activation (you may also run other Utilities accessible in Start-Programs-Rockwell Software-FactoryTalk View-Tools, like Application Manager for example) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thank you for the information. I hope there are plans to make a stand-alone transfer tool in the future. As an OEM, it seems crazy to have to install a full development suite of software for customers and field techs that only need a file transfer utility... Well, the idea is that you would use the CompactFlash card to download in the instance where you aren't transferring the MER from the development computer. You have a slightly strange scenario where you want to transfer the file to a neutral 3rd computer and then download from there. JHutch Using the compact flash card requires intervention from someone local to the unit. We want to update the Panelview's MER remotely because we cannot rely on the technical abilities of the end users. The root cause of this is that the transfer utility gets CIP errors over a modem connection that RSlogix 5000 has no isues with. \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk SE: How To Dynamically Create Tags folder when Client is connected use VBA HI, from RSView 32, there is one method to create the tag folder: gTagDb.GetFolder(sFolder)but Factorytalk View SE does't have this function, I want VBA automatically create tag folder with Client_ComputerName, I know how to get the client_ComputerName, but lost to how to duplicate HMI tag folder from existing TAGTEMPLATE folder any idea? [/INST] Arghh!! This is one of my big problems with SE VBA model - you lose most of the functionality that was present in RSView32. Sorry to say that there is no object model to *write* to the tag database. All you can do is read. Having said that, why do you need to create tags? With LiveData, you don't need them for most things. Just use the direct reference addresses. Or is there some specific purpose to having these be HMI tags? Hi, JonathanKent: the complicated HMI application,the HMI tag folder contains the HMI navigation memory tag where I store the HMI some objects visiblity values, right now everything is fine as long as one client connected, if more than two clients connected, one client click one button to show something, the other client 's HMI also affected if both are in same pages because I use the memory tag for visible/invisible some objects. As I tried before by using RSView32, I try to ask VBA create {ClientComputerName} folder when NEW client is connected, so that I can use the ClientComputerName\folder to store all related HMI navigation memory tag, by doing this way, client screen will not fight each other. The only ways I can think that can do this would be1. To create all the possible tag structures ahead of time - so a folder called Client1, Client2, etc. with all your structure beneath that. Then on each client you would run a different startup macro to pass Client1, Client2. etc. as a parameter to all subsequent screens.As in #1 above, create folders that match the name of the client computers, then use VBA code in the client's initial display to pass the name of the computer as a parameter. There is an example of this in tech note 32067. Hope that helps. Hi:JonathanKent agreed and we have to work around to make progress. \n </s>

<s>[INST] DeviceNet Communication Errors ... I have a facility that uses DeviceNet valve controllers to open and close valves and to monitor valve status. When using Control Logix to monitor the DeviceFailureRegister for communication errors, we experience one communication error every 36-48 hours, the interval between occurrences is not consistent, it is not always the same node. The DeviceFailureRegister value goes to 1 and remains there for ~14 seconds and then returns to zero. There are approximately 30 valves on the DeviceNet net work, each has 2 bytes input, 1 byte output. Connection type is “polled”. I have changed the ISD from 5ms to 10 ms with little effect. The EPR value = 75, the baud rate is 125 kbd. The network is fairly compact, with not a lot of distance between nodes/scanner. I have a DeviceNet detective on the system that captures no errors. The manufacturer has suggested that that the time for all of the devices to respond is occasionally catching a device in the middle of some function that prevents it from responding in a timely manner to prevent a timeout condition. Some solutions I am considering is changing the interscan delay to 15 ms and/or changing the message type to Background Polled or Change of State. Any suggestions? Ideas? [/INST] It could be useful to know the firmware of your (I guess -DNB) card, the versions of the software (RS5000 and RSNetworx for dnet) and the supplier of the Dnet valves. Anyway, to prevent timeout in some cases was useful to put the Interscan Delay to 20ms.Have a look to the Aid 34447 ; there is some informations about differances between new and old version of DNB that need to be solved increasing the ISDAlso Cyclic/COS could be useful to have less traffic on the network and decrease the frequency of the error.Least but not last, sometimes it is only necessary to upgrade the firmware of the third party modules (valves), unless it is already the last one. Hope this helps....- fuzzy logic Thanks for the input.The following is a list of revs: 1756-CNB/D 5.271788-CN2DN 1.23RS5000 16.00.00RSNetworx 8.00.02 Supplier of Valve controller: Topworx. Thanks again for any ideas or suggestions. If the manufactor is saying that if the device is not responding while in the middle of a function, then really it's a game of not catching it during a function, or slowing down how long enough to wait for the device. With that being said, i would adjust the EPR and ISD to something around 150 EPR and 50 ISD... Just my suggestion. But I am jumping on that increase the scanner time as with what everyone else is thinking. Also the series C 1756 DNB is much faster then the series B... Keep that in mind for you know knowledge sake. \n </s>

<s>[INST] drives software - hey guys, I am pretty new to the AB world. I have a solid understanding of drives but with DanFoss and Tele software was basic and straight forward. I am getting lost in the Rockwell world, no idea when or why you would use Linx. When you choose Observer over DriveExplorer or Executive or Lite. Tools etc etc. Does anyone know of a decent link/chart explaining the function and application of each? I would love some online turorials to figure out exactly what I may need. Any guidance would be great.......thanks a bunch [/INST] Here an useful document that may clarify, helping to compare software products for drives.... http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools/software-comparison.pdf Also take a look to the following link: http://www.ab.com/drives/software.html Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Bar Code Reader over ethernet I have a Sick CLV-400 that communicates over an ethernet network via a CMF-400. I am trying to find a solution to retrieve the bar code data from the host terminal (port 1024). I have a control logix processor on the network with a 1794-ENBT. Does anyone know if I can do this with my current hardware configuration or is there another hardware configuration that would need to be used. I have bench tested reading the data in to the serial port using ascii instructions which works I would just like to find a way to utilize the e-net connection due to location of the components. I can do this using hyperterminal so I know that I am getting good data. [/INST] A lot of scanners and vision systems have the ability to send and retreive messages, and I have done this with DVT and Cognex cameras. I don't know anything specific on the Sick CLV-400 or the CMF-400, but I do know that on some systems that I've had better luck retreiving data via the serial port running into a 1734-232ASC on a Point I/O backplane with a 1734-AENT as the Ethernet gateway. I currently do this with our Smarteye S-Net's because the S-Nets are are also sharing duty with Cimplicity PE HMI stations, and the drivers have a tendency to cause a connection to hang up until all 4 ethernet connections are hung up and the S-Net has to be power cycled. Even when the connections are hung, the serial port continues to work without issues. I have experience using SICKCLV-431 scanners. They are connected to a CDM 420-1101 base unit. This particular base unit has serial rs-232 communications. I then use a CMF500-1000 serial to ethernet (Ethernet-IP not TCP/IP) converter. This allows me to use ethernet messages to send ASCII commands from the PLC to the BC scanner. I can send down match codes and read back scan results. I have done this with PLC-5s and Control Logix. It works fairly well, but there is quite a bit of setup and learning involved. The serial to ethernet converter is the only solution that SICK has that will talk Ethernet-IP. They do have a TCP/IP scanner, but it is not compatible with AB ethernet (that I am aware). I have CMF400-3101 on each of 8 scanners, I have them installed and I can use the CLV setup software to configure each scanner over ethernet. However, I don't have much experience using ethernet with third party devises to a control logix processor. I'm not sure how to configure instructions in the PLC to read the data. Do you have any examples of code for your devises? Thanks Even though you can configure the scanners over ethernet using CLV assistant, that does not mean that you will be able to talk to the scanners over ethernet with a PLC. As I stated before, Allen Bradley PLCs use Ethernet/IP, NOT TCP/IP. I used a serial barcode scanner and then used a serial to Ethernet/IP converter. It was not easy and it took lots of data manipulation, but it works. I think you will be out of luck unless you buy more equipment. Have you tried Real Time Automation? They make many different kinds of comms converters and gateways. Hi,I've another experience using barcode reader (Motorola) on ethernet and was able to communicate with it using socket function on 1756-EWEB module. Barcode reader run as clients and connect to TCP socket server on Eweb side to send ascii frames. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Fatal error when selecting a 1769-OV32T in RSLogix 5000 When I try to add a 1769-OV32T device to my project, there appears a Fatal error message, what can be a solution?I've tried several different devices without any trouble, only the 1769-OV32T gives this error. Regards, Jack [/INST] It is a known issue, see Aid 60801... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Well I've searched for it, but couldn't find anything, thanks!RegardsJack Uh ?! :smileysurprised: Here a screenshot taken from the suggested LINK you can find in the indicated technote: I suggest to install both. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s>

<s>[INST] SST Profibus Scanner Module LED I have a red SYS light on my Profibus Scanner Module SST PFB-CLX. The 4 character display also is COPN and not very bright. Any ideas? [/INST] Normally the red SYS indicates a fault condition in one or more slave nodes. For a complete Diagnostic and troubleshooting guide, dowload the User Manual from the following link: Reference Guide COPN is a normal indication that module is working fine. Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] SLC Presentation ? Dear All,if any one have presentation on SLC troubleshooting & Maintenance, I need it badly.any one having relevant data?will be very thankful to you for this [/INST] Try to take a look (unless already done) to the User Manual and the Reference Manual...both contain Troubleshooting chapter that is useful for that.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView Activation Hi Guys, When Rockwell will start using the USB Dongle activation for RSView? [/INST] View32 has supported FTA, and the USB Dongle since 7.2 ViewSE and ME are 5.0 CPR9 Although don't use the dongle with a versaview, the usb port doesn't supply enough power for it. Sorry, I meant RSView Studio. Last year when we bought it along with RSLogix only Logix had the key on the USB dongle. When I called the support they told me that they were working on getting away from using floppy's and instead using USB dongles. Unfortunatelly the activation for Studio at that time was still floppy based. Anything changed meantime? If yes can I change my floppy based one with a USB dongle? RSView (FactoryTalk View, now) Studio version 5 (a.k.a. CPR 9) supports FactoryTalk Activation, and you can use the USB dongle 9509-USBDONG. I noticed that we don't recommend using USB dongles on VersaView (http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=38405). \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 Web Server Software I'm looking for our install disk. It has been some time since we needed to touch this and I'm having trouble locating the software. Are the Web server Utilities bundled with another package or are they a stand alone install/activation? [/INST] For what I can remember, RSView32 Webserver only comes with its own install CD... not bundled with other software packages. It has cat. # 9301-RSVWSENE - fuzzy logic Thank you. I found them up front with IT. Along with the activation disk. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Factory Talk SE Station Server 15 display Can anyone tell me what this really is? My client ordered this thinking he can install on it 15 computers. I believe it is a stand alone server that can have 15 clients. [/INST] Hmmm... nice User Name ! :smileysurprised: :smileytongue: Well, I guess the correct description for your software is : FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station 15 Display... FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station allows stand-alone (non-distributed) applications to run on a single computer. With this software license you may run a View SE application with a limit of 15 graphic displays in it, on a single PC. HERE you may find more infos about View SE. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thank you. That is exactly what I needed. I like your handle too. I own a company named FuzzyLogix. So ... which one of you is going to sue the other one for trademark infringement? :smileyvery-happy: JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] failed to backup system directory Im using RSView ME. When I try to load an application I get the message failed to backup system directory. Can you tell me what can be causing this problem? Thanks [/INST] Are you using RSView ME Station ? There are some documented actions to try: 1) Repair Factory Talk. To perform a repair do the following:Go to Control Panel's Add or Remove programsSelect Factory Talk Automation PlatformSelect Click here for support informationSelect Repair2) Ensure user has administrative privilegesThis can be easily tested by logging into the computer as an administrator. If the issue can not be reproduced, then assign admin privileges to the original user account experiencing the error message.3) Reinstall ME Station Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Active X in RsView Studio Hello! I need to add the activeX iscopeX in RsView Studio.But when I try to add it, I have to browse an OCX file. I think that i need the iplotlibrary.ocx.Is this OK?Where can i find it?? Thanks [/INST] Hi... I don't know this ActiveX but, around in the www I've found some link to evaluation copies of that. http://www.componentsource.com/products/iocomp-ultra-pack-activex-vcl/downloads.html http://www.iocomp.com/Downloads/Evaluations.aspx Or here to order it.... http://www.iocomp.com/shop/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=12&cat=ActiveX%2FVCL But I guess you already know this links...:smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Monitoring ControlLogix processor temperature Hey All, I am wondering if the ControlLogix control units have any temperature sensors on-board, to monitor their temperature? The operating temperature is 0-60°C according to the manual. I am assuming this is the on-chip temperature, not the ambient temperature in the enclosure their in. Since i am not able to get to the chip temperature with an infrared gun really, i was hoping that I could view the temperature in the RSLogix software somehow. Is this possible? thanks for any input,Marko [/INST] Really the range 0 - 60°C is the AMBIENT operating temperature of ControlLogix...:smileysurprised: I'm not aware of a GSV or CIP message that is able to retrieve the chip temperature inside a Controller... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Logix5000 in RSView32 RSLadder 5 and 500 allow you to embed ladder logic in an RSView32 graphic. Is there a similar product for Logix5000? [/INST] Unfortunately this is not available. :smileysad: I think only workaround is to use AppStart command to launch RSLogix5000, but as an external application... and only if you have an RSLogix5000 installed there... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic Figures. Thanks for the info. \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-IB16ISOE application did any body use 1756-IB16SOE module before, if there are 10 IB16ISOE modules installed at Redundant CLX remote IO, any controlnet traffic need consider for the design of network architecture? if you have some IB16ISOE application, appreciate if can email to me at [email protected] [/INST] I've not a specific experience with these modules; just I'm posting some notes about Controlnet Planning. You may check for your Controlnet traffic, modules connections and other useful informations, also offline, doing the configuration of your network in RS5000 and scheduling it using RSNetworx for Cnet (launching it from inside local CNB/CN2 Module Configuration) Have a look to this *old* post. It is related also to the selection of NUT/RPI of your network. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=130#M130 Also consider carefully the Comm Format you need to use for your IB16ISOE modules, as this can create a very high bandwidth usage due to the high number of words to exchange with controller. Also here some notes about the use of these modules in a Redundant Configuration. Aid 29954 Hope this helps.... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Hi, fuzzy logic:thanks very much, we use this module for the power plant circuit breaker and generator load shed, it need very fast response, I am worry about the SOE and SOE sort logic executing may take too long time and delay the load shed.this SOE module should be used in similar application world wide, unfortunatelly, it is the 1st time to me. I am afarid to lost some important design consider. there are quite No of KB at knowledge base I can go through. ...just to add two KB notes that may help :smileytongue: Aid 44779Aid 39761 - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 I have looked at both the CN2's scheduled usage and the total bandwidth and neither goes over 50%. Thanks for the reminder of the 48 taps & distance, and also for the technote. Very helpful. Gotcho \n </s>

<s>[INST] PF40 DNET mapping I am using 1756-DNB and have done advanced mapping to seperate out the 16 bit words. My output word 0 logic command works great, word 1 for my speed refernce does not. The values I type in are not like that of the 22-comm-E where 300 =30hz. What I'm I missing? Thanks [/INST] Check if you have mapped your drive like the example in the screenshot... Otherwise, post how you want to map it to get more help... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] FT view studio CPR 9 - Fail to creat object when creat Alarm and Events summary on Graphic display Hi all, I have creat Alarm and Events summary on FT View Studio CPR 9 in SE local application.But I could not be created. Please advise me to clear this issues. Thanks and RegardsDuong HL [/INST] I have not run across this error with FTAE, but usually the message Failed to create object refers to an ActiveX problem. Usually it is not installed or properly licensed. In your case, since this installs as part of the FactoryTalk Alarms and Events, you might try repairing the installation of that and the FactoryTalk Service Platform. Speaking of the FTSP, what version do you have? If you have both CPR9 and CPR9 SR1, see tech note 58877 for a suggested uninstall/reinstall procedure. \n </s>

<s>[INST] INSTALLATION OF RS LOGIX 5000 HII HAVE ALREADY INSTALL RS LOGIX 5000 VERSION 10 AND 13.AND I USE THESE.BUT FOR RS EMULATOR VERSION 15 I NEED TO INSTALL VERSION 15.IF I INSTALL VERSION 15 WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH THE ACTIVATION KEY OR REQUIRED ANOTHER ACTIVATION KEY?THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH MY PROJECT IF I OPEN IT AFTER VERSION 15 INSTALLATION?CAN IT IS POSSIBLE TO SWITCH BETWEEN DIFFRENT VERSIONS? [/INST] Just one note: in RSEmulate5000 v15, you may also create a CPU version 13, so that you may download your program done with v13 of RS5000...:smileysurprised: Anyway the activation key is always the same, also for version 15 that you'll install, so proceed with the installation if you like.Then, as you will have v10, v13 and v15 installed, when you 'll open your project done with v13, nothing will happen...I mean RS5000 automatically will launch using v13, as before. If you want to update the program to v15, you need to change it in the controller properties (with the older version of the project open, go to Controller Properties and click on the Change Controller button.Select the new version and the project will be converted). - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] PanelVIew replaced with versaview Dear all,I got problem with panelview 1400, i want to replaced with versaview 6180W.Is it possible use penalview software or panel builder to apply existing program into versaview? Regards Ediansyah [/INST] Unfortunately it is not possible to use Panelbuilder32 to create applications for your Industrial Computer... If you plan to install an HMI software on it, for example FactoryTalk View ME, then you will be able to import your *old* application in FactoryTalk View Studio and use it to create the new HMI to run using a Station license on the PC. HERE you may find some info about FactoryTalk View... and the Ordering Cat. # See also User Manual of the software , page 4-5 to get informations about importing... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Dear Fuzzy,Thank a lot for your information, i'll try to do that. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Hanging alarms in Alarm Summary Object. Has anybody run into the issue of hanging alarms? I've got a large distributed SE 4.0 redundant system and periodically (weekly) the control room operators complain about an alarm that they cannot acknowledge either via ack, ackall, ackpage etc. Typically issuing an alarmoff/alarmon from the given area does not work. And, also typical, failing over to the redundant partner server does not work. What I usually must resort to is shutting down the secondary server and rebooting the primary which causes the plant to lose visibility in the particular area until the primary recovers. Any ideas greatly appreciated... [/INST] Are you sure that the primary and the secondary are identical? SE redundancy is very particular about synchronizing alarms on the redundant pair. Depending on the flavor of CPR7 you are running, you may be able to go into the properties of the Primary server and replicate the changes to the secondary. If not, you will need to manually copy these. Maybe there are some clues in the FT logs on both machines? JonathanKent is correct with saying that redundant pairs dislike different files. You will see loss of stability and alarming issues if the files on the primary differ from the secondary. If you do not have the replicate to secondary server button, located HMI server properties/redundancy tab, I would recommend upgrading to the latest patch rev for CPR 7. Once you have this option available, anytime a change is made to the Primary server, click that option and it will replicate to the secondary, then reboot the secondary all while the server is live without disruption to the clients. After early CPR 7 releases, I have not seen any issues like this. ID 35680 CPR 7 patch rollup for SE 4.0 Although there are multiple patches that relate to the alarm summary, even with the latest patches, if your primary and secondary server have different data files, you will still see issues. The replicate to secondary server option is one that Rockwell deserves a pat on the back for. Linkified for convenience - JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Need Battery Backup in AB VFD Dear Sir,One of our customer need battery backup in VFD (DC) Rating is 2.2KW, Please suggest the Model and Wiring Diagram to connect the same. Kind Regards Shashi Bhushan Chauhan [/INST] May you please post the complete catalog # for your drive ? It will help... :smileytongue: Anyway, if you're *talking* about PF700S, take a look to Aid 42630. - fuzzy logic Fuzzy as far as i am concerned battery back up is in terms of dc bus supply of our drives.It has nothing to do with drive logix processor battery.:smileytongue:i dont think our drives support dc power back up. i have PF70 Series VFD and i want run on battery backup when mains supply fails. Seems more info is needed. How long do you want to run on battery? Is the drive using a common bus DC supply or AC? If the drive is a 2.2kW then add about 10% for heat and drive losses. Dear Sir,We will consider 10% power loss in 2.2 Kw , we will select 3 kw for the same. Drive will use in DC bus supply when power is gone, its maximum 8 hours, we will select battery for the same. \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 Active Display Limitations I'm new to this layer of RSView. What limitation in my RSView32 Runtime application do I need to be aware? The system I have now is view two ways. 1. as a web page. This to me is unpractical since it is but a snap shot in time and you must know what Display you wish to View from a list. Along with that I can view date on a screen that in the original Runtime view uses Parameter Files. 2. from an Active Display Client. All is well here accept my VBA user forms will not work. In my project I'm wishing to display production number from different part of our plant. I'm focusing now on one machine and with that I have 7 days of production with 3 shifts each day. I created 21 Parameter files that I call up to display on just one screen using a VBA user form and a clever Even triggered Macro to pick this display using the value of a sting tag to pick the Parameter file. Now That I found VBA can't be used I may have to use a series of pages or a large page of button to chose the Parameter file to use for displaying my data. Update:I may have found my answer here: RADS - Application design considerations.It said No VBA. it is run only at the server not the Client [/INST] You found one of the big limitations - no client-side VBA in RAD. All the major differences between plain RSView32 and RAD clients are documented in the Design Considerations note you referenced. FYI, I have found the Security Button and Username Label ActiveX controls very useful in RAD applications. These can be used trigger a command on a client from the server. Check out AID 35762 for further information. Hope that helps. \n </s>