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<s>[INST] 1794-L34 lost program Hi, I have more than 40 FlexLogix PLC. Today morning I found 20 without program. Power supply was good and also batteries. Some batteries was changed not more then one month ago. What can cause this? Firmware: 16.20Device: 1794-L34 FlexLogix 5434 Controller Thanks. [/INST] Did you check Aid 45709 ? There is a Service Advisory for this controllers and the firmware you're using.... :smileysad: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I hope you will read this :smileytongue: Thanks for link to KB, I have to upgrade fw in FLX asap.... M. PROBLEM WITH UPGRADE Met somebody with this type of error? I was connected with serial cable - DF1 port. Second problem, I can not return to previous fw 13.33, because of the same result Thanks. another fault... thanks. Window with text:AB_ASA.DLLFailed to communicated to the target device.An unknown communication error code was received from the target device. Hi, check to be with the processor Key in Remote Program mode, before start the upgrade.... Also, start the ControlFlash utility from Start, Programs. Do not start ControlFlash from RSLogix software. If using a dual core PC, disable the dual core functionality for ControlFlash. To do this, start the ControlFLASH program. Go to the Windows Task Manager, and go to the 'Processes' Tab. Right-click on the 'ControlFLASH.exe' in the column Image Name, and select 'Set Affinity'. De-select CPUs until only one CPU is selected, then click 'OK'. Return to the ControlFLASH program and begin the firmware flash to the controller. If this step is performed initially in ControlFLASH 6.00.03 before a failed download has occurred, then ControlFLASH 6.00.03 can be used to update the firmware on the controller. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Everything was as you wrote.... :smileysad: We use DELL Latitude D600 and D610 laptops with centrino CPUs. I didnt find 'Set Affinity' in task manager. We tried both ways of start CF Utility. I have two log files from upgrade, I will send it to RA support and wait.... Hmmm.... just a question...which version of RSLinx are you using?Being sure to use the last one would be better. Also, when you select the processor via DF1, be sure to not expand the processor.Open the DF1 driver, expand it so that you can see the processor and click over it. Do NOT expand on the processor. - fuzzy logic It could be a problem with ControlFlash. You can try to remove it and install it again. Or maybe the controller is totally stuck. If the firmware is corrupted you can't do anything at all. Fuzzy,this I know... Problem is solved. Very simple. I use 1788-CNC card to connet Flex to controlnet. Direct connection between PCMCIA Cnet card and 1788-CNC didnt work. So I connect FLX to the Cnet network (with 1756-CNB).After this I was able to see it in Linx (btw, ver 2.54 Prof) and use ControlFlash for upgrade.This steps was recommended from RA Support.But when is possibility connect only through DF1, for this I dont have answer. M. \n </s>

<s>[INST] OPC read of an array Does anyone know how to read an array from CPX using OPC? I have programmed the syncread and can get the first value in the array but how do I get more values? I tried changing the L [/INST] wfk, take a look to the following technote: Aid 8171 Inside there is an example to use OPC in excel , with VBA. I've succesfully modified the file just to add the range of cells to see the value of the elements of the array. The syntax to use to read multiple elements is: [TopicName]ArrayName[Starting Element],Lxx where xx is the number of elements to read. I think you may use this also with VB, removing the excel cell reference and using what you need in your application. I've attached also a screenshot that shows the result. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic A couple of heads up. Yes the ,LXX should work since in DDE and OPC. But1. The maximum numbers hat you can put in the XX is related to the data type in the array. For Dint & Real types is 121, for Int is 243. Beyond the limits you will get error.2. The array is returned as V1,V2,V3, V4....... so you need to separate the data out in the client.3. As a side note - SyncRead is usually not the best way of doing reads - I would suggest Subscribe and is not then Async. Thanks but this still isn't what I was looking for. The Excel VB code does connect and does read a value but it only reads one item (the one referenced in the subscript of the array [x]) without regards to the value in xx (Lxx). Once the connection is made, how do you parse through the remaining values? For instance, if I connect to array[0],L5 how do I look at the values contained in array[1]...array[4]? In my test I've modified the VBA code of the example to write the value you're reading from array elements to a range of cells... Take a look to the attached screenshot... Hope that helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Kinetix 6000 Alarm Handling Hey there, I just wanted to know is there a quick way to display an error if it occurs from a kinetix 6000 3 axis system on a panelview plus 1000. The only way i can see this is by taking the fault code and looking for each fault code then push a value into a dint, then this value will display the alarm on screen after i've entered the text for it, surely theres a quicker way. Any thoughts? Regards,J [/INST] I may see your way as the only one possible, too. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic Its ok i just got a much quicker and easier way;I downloaded the Kinetix_Fault_AOI form the dowload section, works like a treat and only took me 10 mins to set up,Sweet as!! J Wow, completely forgotten this possibility... :smileymad: Faceplates and AOI are very useful for that, they will save your time to develop something already done by others... Thanks for your ..... Feedback ! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RS LOGIX PROGRAMMING (TAGS) HI FELLOWS,I AM NEW FOR PROGRAMMING.I CREATE THE PROGRAME BASE TAG FOR START PUSH BUTTON NAME START_PB.BUT IT IS NOT WORKING WITH IN THAT PROGRAMME.I WANT TO ASK IS IT NECESSARY TO GIVE ALIAS FOR CONFIGRATION FOR EACH TAG WHICH USED FOR INPUT AND OUTPUTS?CAN ANY ONE SEND ME SOME PRACTICAL EXAMPLE HOW TO USED TAGS AND THEIR CONFIGRATION WITH DIGITAL I/O AND ANALOG I/O MODULES.IREAD THE START PROGRAMMING ARTICLE BUT I CANNOT UNDERSTAND.THANKING U I WILL REMAINHAMAD [/INST] Hamad, which is the meaning of it is not working ? Anyway, giving an Alias name to an I/O tag is not a must, it is just an option. However, if you want to give a particular name to your I/O tags, you need to use that functionality. So that, for example, your Start_PB will link to an hardware Input address. Take a look to the screenshots, there are some ideas about the I/O tags and Alias utilization. Remember that if you want your Routines to be processed, you have to use the JSR instruction to call them (for example the CHECK_IO routine in your screenshot). Be aware also that using the Emulator the hardware I/O cards are not available. You may also found an help on these configurations in the Common Procedures Manual for Logix. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic hithx for reply. in the figure the red circles showing something.i can not understand. I for input,O for output and what is C?i understand that base tag is used with in the programe or task if i used with corrosponding input and out put then alisis must be given or define the bit number.am i right? Hamad, C stays for Configuration... there are reported all the Bits and Words that you may set in the Configuration Mask inside Properties of module. You may use these tags within your program, if you want. When you want to use an I/O address in your program, you may use it declaring the default name given by RS5000 or you may define an Alias for it, that may be useful for you to better clarify what the input does. Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic hiI AM THANKFUL TO U FOR HELP AND I UNDERSTAND A LOT ABOUT TAGS USING AND STILL I PRACTICE IT.BUT I WANT TO KNOW THAT Local:2:I.Data[0] THESE INPUTS IS NOT WORKING AS SHOWN IN PICTURE.CAN ANY ONE HELP ME ON TT4000.HOW TO DEVELOP THE APPLICATION (DIFFRENT SCREENS WITH MENUS) AND HOW TO CONNECT WITH CONTROLL LOGIX TO READ THE DATA AND ANUCIATION FOR ALARAMS AND SHUTDOWN AND GET READ THE DATA FROM HMI MEANS SELECTION AUTO/MANUAL BY CLICKING ON THE SWITCH AT HMI AND GET FEED BACK TO THE RS LOGIX TO ON AND OFF THE CORESPONDING BIT.THX Attached is the screenshot of the -SIM configuration in RS5000... please double check it...from my side is all working fine ! Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic hisee attached image and what is wrong in configrationthx \n </s>

<s>[INST] Factory Talk View Studio ME vs RS View Studio ME Are there any major differences between Factory Talk View Studio ME vs RS View Studio ME, besides the name change. I am contemplating on updating from RSView Studio ME V4.00 (CPR7) to FTView Studio ME V5.00. Are projects compatible or need to be converted from one platform to the other? I downloaded the Rockwell update 9701VWSTMENE , but upon installation I was prompted to uninstall the old RSView Studio application first. I am not sure if it is worth the hassle? Dirk [/INST] bieloberg, there are many differances between the two software versions: First of all, as you wrote, the name; here another post that tries :smileytongue: to give an explanation... http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=IndCtrl&message.id=244#M244 Then the CPR (Coordinated Product Release) is the 9 (RSViewStudio was CPR7); also another link to a technote with the news. Aid 44139 The two versions cannot stay together on the same PC, as you've seen it is necessary to uninstall the old one first.When you try to open a v4.00 application, new software need to revert it to the v5.00 (and than it isn't possible to reopen it with RSView Studio v4.00 again).You can save/convert a .MER file from View Studio 5.00 to an earlier version (4.00, 3.20, 3.10, 3.00), if you need. Have a look to all the features in the new version in this technote: Aid 44333 There are also some limitations using APA files (archive). Also another technote: :smileysurprised: Aid 50502 Anyway, being aware of all the above, I think that the upgrade is the best choice... also to include all patches that solve some anomalies, and to have new functionalities available. Least but not last, a link to interesting videos that show how to install/upgrade new version 5.00 in the best manner... Aid 44618 Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic As far as the name change ... it means nothing. The software just changed names during the v4.0 release from RSView to FactoryTalk View. The software itself made zero changes. When v5.0 was released, it was released only as FactoryTalk View. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Inview programming I`m looking to send messages to an Iniew via Etherne`t.I`ve configured the drive and can download, but I`m not sure how to send a messages. I have a logix5555 plc.I`ve set up the message trigger address as inview[0], the message data address as inview[1], the variable trigger address as inview1[0] and the variable data as inview1[1].How do you set these up in the plc programe [/INST] Hi. you may find some examples in the knowledgebase for this communication: Aid 40774Aid 20085 And also HERE. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Hi, was it useful ? Did you test it ? Any info ? Thanks in advance for your feedback.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] ML1400 ethernet comm I'm planning a project using a Micrologix 1400. Is it possible to communicate using the ethernet to other (non Allen Bradley) systems. I have a toledo scale and a Control Tecniques drive that I would like to control and/or get info from this way. They both are ethernet capable. If so, how would I set this up, I would think CIP messaging. I need some help before I order I/O. If not, I'll have to go with analog I/O. [/INST] At first is important to remember here that Mx1100/1400 don't support the I/O control over Ethernet/IP. So, the only way you may try to connect to your devices is through messages. If your devices support Ethernet/IP, then CIP messages give you that possibility, just be aware of the complexity of this control... :smileysurprised: I mean you have at first to know the exactly objects you have to point out (Class Instance Attribute) and you have to manage from scratch all these communications. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks fuzzy, I was going to look at a weight once every few seconds, then average that for a few minutes and make minor changes to some drive speeds. The idea is to affect the weight per foot of some extruded raw rubber so the operator doesn't have to make continuous changes during operation. I can do this analog but would like to try and do this over the Ethernet thru messaging. mg Which model of weigh scale, exactly, are you using ? The Mettler-Toledo JagXtreme has an EtherNet/IP option that might do the job. I have had very bad experiences with the Control Techniques Unidrive SP's EtherNet/IP implementation, but most were due to noise, and I don't think CT bothered to get the interface tested and certified by the ODVA, though my information is a couple of years old. The drive's implementation is the principal issue. If it can only accept I/O connections, you can't use a MicroLogix 1400 to command it. If it will accept CIP Data Table Reads (ControlLogix tags), PCCC over EtherNet/IP (SLC/PLC Addresses), or CIP native object reads and writes (like the Assembly Object or the Parameter Object) then you might be able to implement this. I'll make the note here that a PowerFlex drive will accept both PCCC over EtherNet/IP and CIP Native object reads/writes from the MicroLogix and SLC family controllers over Ethernet messaging. There is a feature Socket Interface Using CIP Generic Messaging in ML1400. You can refer to 1766-rm001_-en-p.pdf for it. You can send raw data over TCP or UDP using this feature. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Corrupted Processor Fault - RSLogix Aloha, Recent turn of events:Wrote up some code using RSLogix 7.0 (with my desktop), transfered to my laptop which happen to be running RSLogix 8. 10. Downloaded code into a 1747-L553C 5/05 CPU - 64k Mem OS501 Series C FRN 10 and later processor. Able to run, edit and do all things with the laptop. However, when trying to access with desktop using RSLogix 7.0, experience a Processor Corrupt pop up window. I have used this same set up for months with other processors. Example: 1747-L553B/C 5/05 CPU-64K Mem OS501 Series C FRN 3-9. My question is: Is this related to the fact that the error is attributed to the newer version of the processor with a different firmware? Or.......Is this more related to producing code with 1 version of RSLogix and then downloading it with a different version? We have several people in the company that write code for SLC processors and I am wondering if we will have to update the version for the people writing code? I was thinking it'd be backward compatible as long as we were staying with same series of processors. Thanks in advance, looking forward to some guidance regarding this peculiar behavior. Aloha,g [/INST] Try to see if Aid 37823 could help.... technote has been written for v7.10, just consider v7.10 and above when you read it... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Tag Browser - Locking Up (FTViewSE) When selecting an online tag with the Tag Browser it tends to lock up for 4-5 minutes before the tag folders can be opened. Has anyone else experienced this? [/INST] I've seen this problem in the past... was solved by a patch... I know many times the answer is the following... :smileywink: but many many times the solution is there ! Try to install latest patch rollup for your ViewSE and FactoryTalk Services Platform...be careful to the release... :smileysurprised: Patches SE CPR9 Aid 47015Patches FTSP CPR9 - Aid 49190 Patches FTSP CPR9 SR1 - Aid 56184 Hope this helps...- fuzzy logic Thankyou for the reply. I have installed these patches on the computer and it would lockup when using Tag Browser? Have you installed the patches on all computers (FTD, HMI Server, Clients, Engineering PC's) or just the Studio PC? I have seen problems like this when different patch levels are in use accross the application. What may be happening is that the Tag Browser really is appearing, but off the screen. I've seen this where I've worked with dual monitors for a while and brought up the Tag Browser there, then gone back to using a single monitor. The Tag Browser remembers the last X/Y coordinates that it used. These coordinates can be reset by deleting the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Rockwell Software\RSView Enterprise\2.0\Tag Browser The next time you open the Tag Browser, it will create a new registry key with default values. \n </s>

<s>[INST] micrologix datalog extraction utility is it possible to display data obtained with this utility as pure binary. say if i use b3.8 to monitor 16 bits and i would like to look at it as binary i find i cannot do this, excel wont allow this i think 10 bits and the 11th as a sign bit. thanks [/INST] There are many sources in the Web where you may find Decimal to Binary conversion for Excel. I've tested the one at this LINK, and work fine. You may also use VBA code instead. See the results in the attached Screenshot.... and be aware of the following: 1. You may need to change syntax of the formula in the link as your List Separator (Regional and Language Settings in Control Panel) could be different than , (comma)... for example (LOG(F2,2)+1 could become (LOG(F2;2)+12. You have to insert the formula and confirm it as an Array (Ctrl+Shift+Enter)3. In the example in the link, the number to be converted is in cell H1, in the attached screenshot is instead in F2 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Mulitple Counts for 1769-HSC I have an application where I need to do some different things with a 1769-HSC. 1. I want to inhibit a counter based on a limit switch input (ZSH01).2. I want to keep tracks of multiple counts on the same channel. Based on the position of another limit switch (ZSH02), I want to keep track of either WASTE or PRODUCTION. I am interested in getting the best ideas to accomplish those goals. For item [/INST] wrnelson,Personally, I wouldn't use the load preset function due to your same concerns that the IO update may cause some 'flakiness' and/or missed counts during the transition. I would set up the counter as a ring counter, and add the counts since last scan to either the PRODUCTION or WASTE tags based on the ZSH02 switch. Attached is a simple method I have used in the past. I quickly wrote it for the emulator - the periodic task is simulating the HSC counting. Y'all let me know what you think - I know there are better brains out there than mine.... \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk Historian SE cannot add new CLX tags I create new tags in the ControlLogix processor (of varying types, e.g. BOOL, STRING, DINT, etc). I then go to the FactoryTalk Admin Console and try to 'Add Individual Historian Point'. I browse to my controller via RSLinx Enterprise and cannot see the newly created tags. The FT Diagnostics viewer is reporting the changes (i.e. it says something along the lines of controller has changed, new tag added) but the tag stubbornly refuses to show up in the online folder. Have tried refresh all folders and restarted RSLinx Enterprise service. Any ideas much appreciated. [/INST] Hi, just to double check, did you follow ALL the suggested steps in Aid 55733 ? - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Scaling raw value I'm using a SCP in micrologix 1500 with the analog input coming from a multiplexer with 6 RTD inputs that I'm pulsing multiplexer at 5 second intervals but the scaled value jumps around 1-3 degrees as the raw value in SCP is jumping around.(it is not a earthing issue as have tested and also have an isolated 4-20mamp input) is there a nice way to take samples of raw value and average out before it is used in SCP or some other bit of code to dampen the raw value out?? [/INST] Perhaps a simple first-order (lag) filter would do the trick. You can do this with several math instructions or a couple CPTs. I'm more of a ControlLogix user than Micrologix, so I'm using float math with variable names and structured text syntax to show the algorithm. I'll let you convert to Micrologix code...... Alpha := 1.0/(1.0+ScanTime/FilterTC) ; FilteredValue := (Alpha * FilteredValue)+((1.0-Alpha)*UnfilteredValue ; If your scan time isn't too variable, you can just hard-code Alpha and only use the second compute. Note that the filtered output from the previous scan is used in computing the new filtered value. If you use the above in ControlLogix, you need to make sure you don't get infinity (1.$) or not-a-number (1.#NAN) into the filtered value or you'll never get it out! There are no divides in the second line, so if you use a fixed Alpha, you won't get any divide-by-zero errors or any of that... Hope this helps!Dale, W8ABZ \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk ViewPoint Catalogs As FactoryTalk ViewPonit has been released recently, what are the FactoryTalk ViewPoints catalogs for ordering? William [/INST] William, for what I can say, although it has been launched, it isn't yet orderable... I mean the catalog number is not yet available :smileysurprised: I think it will be completely released soon... - fuzzy logic No catalog information that I know of, but perhaps this link will help: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellsoftware/performance/viewpoint/ It isn't released, so you can't order it just yet. Look for a February-ish release. Also ran across the following link through Automation World: http://discover.rockwellautomation.com/IS_EN_Performance_FactoryTalk_ViewPoint.aspx Hi William, attached a screenshot from Software Updates site, where the software is now available for download to whom have a valid support contract. Anyway you may find the cat # to order it. :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] HMI for PowerFlex 700 I have a PF 700 on a winder with some basic hard wired I/O. I am upgrading it to control tension using the PI loop but I need an HMI for the drive so I can change tension setpoint and monitor actual tension. I have done this with a system that has a PLC but I can not find a way to do it without one. Has anyone connected a graphical HIM directly to a PF 700 without a PLC in the mix? [/INST] I'd try a PanelView Component or small PanelView Plus with a DF1->DPI converter (the 1203-SSS). I attempted to use a PV Component over Ethernet to a 22-COMM-E and was unsuccessful. I think that over DF1 it might be easier. A remote HIM module with the process display set to show tension units would be a lot easier, but might present a navigation challenge to an inexperienced operator. Ken, just a clarification if you can... :smileytongue: I've seen this technote: Aid 25508 ; it seems not possible to use datalinks when interfacing via 1203-SSS to DPI... so it isn't possible to use this solution to change/monitor some parameters other than those indicated... Is it true? Any workaround ? Thanks,- fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Help - Installed Revs 10 everything running OK except Studio Can anybody help me?I've installed Revs 10, everything runs OK except Factorytalk View Studio ME/SE.In either program, as soon as I open a graphic the progran crashes with the annoying windows message this program has encountered a problem and will now be closed etc, etc.ThanksJohn [/INST] Which is the OS of your PC ? :smileysurprised:Just be aware Windows Vista and Win XP sp3 are not supported OSs for version 5.0 of FactoryTalk View. :smileysad:In that case, consider the possibility to upgrade to version 5.10 Anyway, try the following: Test 1. Install latest patch roll-up Test 2. Try to repair installation of FactoryTalk Services Platform through Windows Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs If you still have problems, try to see if the following is applicable: When you installed FT View Studio 5.0, you have to uninstall RSView Studio 4.00 from the install CD of FT View 5.0. Uninstalling 4.00 from add/remove program will cause that problem.To recover from that, remove RSLinx enterprise, RSView Studio and Factory Talk Automation Platform FROM THE CD, option #1.Reinstall the software after that.Let me know the results.... - fuzzy logic Hi fuzzy : do you think this patch can help me? I have a Dcomm problem from the event viewer the SE displayed HMI server service unavailableor something like that and now is displaying Failed to open HMI project 1c3f308 I have uninstall and reinstall several times from the DVD´s my version is 5.00.00 CPR9 only with FTView SE; ME runs fine, the thing is I have talked to Tech support from chat support ,they gave me several tech notes to fix this but it didn´t work, and at the End they told me I need to reinstall operation system which is XP Profesional SP2 ? just want to avoid the OS reinstall regards R Walle Hi Raymundo, well for sure installing the patch could be a try... and usually it is a good thing to do ! Then you may consider the possibility to upgrade to 5.10 version... maybe the new install will solve. Do you have this problem in every View SE project or only that one ? I think Tech Support have already given you the indications that could help, the complete reinstall of the OS is the last to ensure all will start from the scratch, but obviously many times isn't so painless...:smileysurprised: I'm afraid to not be able to help too much on this.... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic Long ago, I had some similar error messages with a different hex code each time. I found that compressing or encrypting the HMI Projects folder caused this. Other than that, I would make sure that none of the Rockwell services, especially the HMI server service, are disabled. These may be longshots, but are quick to check and easier than reinstalling the O/S. I tried the patch install and it worked . . .partially, the FTView Studio SE could open but then when I started to work and try to see Tags, a warning pop up telling me the tag database is damaged , that was for an existing project and also for new one I created to test the SE, so I took the hardest way , went to my IT dept and ask them for reinstall OS, so you guys think next time better I use the newest version from RS site instead of REVS 9 DVD ? thank and regards Raymundo Walle Raymundo, my suggestion is to install the latest 5.10 version when you'll have the OS reinstalled... Hope you will have more luck with it ! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic I installed 5.1 ver and its runing fine both ME and SE, Now I have several aplications runing old version clients runing on several PC´s will I be capable to upload this aplications from its original version, add elements like push buttons, animations and then again develop a runtime in that old version or do I need to upgrade entire project and run it on newer version ??? You may do both, just it depends on what you've modified... I mean, if you like to take advantage from some new features of v5.10, then you will not be able to create a runtime file for earlier version...you'll get an error like: Anyway, if you open an old project with the new 5.10 version, it will be converted so that it cannot be opened with previous version of View Studio; after modified you could create the runtime for earlier version:Click on Create Runtime Application.Change version by clicking the Save As Type pull down selector to the desired release.- fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Factory Talk Activation server will not run. Hello, I have a Windows XP machine. The Factory talk Activation Server was running properly on this machine, but now it's not. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the activation server software, but to no avail. The event viewer gives the following two errors. The FactoryTalk Activation Service service terminated unexpectedly. and The server {FC4CCD86-D336-4651-B492-135286A33D80} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout. I am guessing some sort of DCom issue? Just looking for the easiset way to fix it? Thanks, [/INST] Take a look to Aid 42300... try to retrieve more infos that may help. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I found the file RSrv.log, but it only had the following info: 11:08:29 (lmgrd) Hmmmm.... just another question.... which is the problem you have exactly ? I mean, the server doesn't start ? Or you get an error message ? Anyway, take a look to the following technote: Aid 35092 Sometimes it has helped with FTA server that didn't start.... - fuzzy logic When I press the start button for the factory activation server, it tries to start, but then within two seconds it's stops, and never does actually run. I do have valid licenses on the PC, when I click the refresh tab they appear. I also turned off the Windows firewall to ensure no necessary ports were being blocked. When I first noticed the server was not running was yesterday when I was attempting to return borrowed activations from my activation server. Please check out previous indicated technote and also Aid 35719.... they seem related to your problem.... - fuzzy logic You can check if your activation folder(where you put your activation files) is added in the Folders searched by a local activation server: on Settings tab of Activation Tool. I'm not sure if the two messages are related, but is {FC4CCD86-D336-4651-B492-135286A33D80} the TagServer. Did you ever get this problem resolved? If so how? If not...What version of the software are you using? Specifically RSView/FactoryTalk View SE? 11:08:29 (lmgrd) Using license file C:\flexlm\license.dat This tells me you have more then one licensing server installed. Another (third-party) product is also using FLEXlm/FLEXnet based licensing. That being said they often work together no problem, but sometimes they don't. It's also hard to manage sometimes and it all depends on versioning. To help identify. go to you command line toC:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\FactoryTalk Activation\and runlmdown Do not actually go through with downing any of the daemonsInstead write the name of the daemons it identifies. \n </s>

<s>[INST] 22- COMM-E and Drive Explorer I have used the 22-comm-e with powerflex40's and never had a problem. THis time I am using powerflex4's with a 22-comm-e and an 22-xcomm base (for housing the 22-comm-e) and I am going use multiple drive mode. Where I am currently stuck is that I cannot get into the 22-comm-e with drive explorer. I gives me some sort of error about text family not recognized. I am using ethernet to access the comm-3 parameters. Any ideas? Is it the x-comm htat's screwing me up? Do I need and add on. It says that I need to set these parameters initial before powering the drives. I just don't get it because I have accessed these before except they were always installed ina drive instead of the 22-xcomm.ANy help is appreciated [/INST] As far as I can remember, you have to follow these steps: 1. Set the 22-COMM to Multi-Drive2. connect to it only one drive3. access the drive (using the embedded HIM) and set the communication parameters (see image below - leave A104 to node 100)4. cycle power to the drive Now, the 22-Comm should be accessible by Drive Explorer. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] AlarmOn command in active and standby macro in RSView Studio 4 In a redundant system I have active and standby macros to control which server is in charge. Shall the AlarmOn command be in both the active and the standby macro? Shall the alarm be on on both the primary and the secondary server? [/INST] The following is taken from Aid 38160: Select the Components tab and configure your On startup components. Note: In a non-redundant system, enabled On startup components would typically include Alarming, Data logging, Derived tags and Events. However, in a redundant system, Alarming is the typically the only component that runs on both the Active and Standby servers. The remaining components are typically running only on the Active server and are therefore started in the On active macro and stopped in the On standby macro. Only components that should be running on both the Active and Standby servers should be configured in the On startup components. Configure an On active macro for commands that should be run when the server becomes Active (this includes startup). Note: If you have checked the ‘Alarming’ checkbox, you do not need to place the ‘AlarmOn’ command in the On active macro. Configure an On standby macro for commands that should be run when the server becomes Standby. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] rsview32 V7.20.00 toolkit activation My client uses RSView32 Version 7.20.00, which requires the old method of software keys. The latest round of licenses uses FactoryTalk activation, which is not compatible with RSView32 Version 7.20.00. As a matter of fact, our current license for 2009 can't even run 7.20.00 at all, so I have to use an old license from last year and keep my date set to 2008. Q. Will the legacy Keys fix this problem? [/INST] Disk Based EVRSI licensing is no longer offered as standard with the toolkit activation however to support legacy software it is possible to order an EVRSI license by using the Legacy Activation Request form. (Aid 57917) Anyway, if you call in Technical Support, they will give you all the infos to get a new disk based activation for your software. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] VersaView software and CLX status screen. I am doing a project with redundant CLX and 100+ E3Plus units and some I/O racks. Interfaces to Centum via OPC. I am OK with all of this. I just found out I need to program a 15 VersaView touchscreen w/1784-PCIC comm card. Should we be using RSView Machine Edition for programming the VersaView? What are my options here? I will have to build some annunciator screens, no problem with this. I also have to build a PLC system status screen. Will RSView have any pre-made PLC status graphics/blocks I can use at least as a starting point? If not are there any sample programs on the AB site that I could download?Thanks in advance. [/INST] wjc, may you please post the cat. # for your Versaview ? I guess you have a Versaview Industrial PC (as per the fact you wrote you'll use a -PCIC card), but just to be sure, because in the recent past Rockwell Automation sold some other products called VersaviewCE.For these last, you need FactoryTalk View Studio (formerly RSView Studio) for Machine Edition . If instead you have the PC, like any other PC you can utilize every HMI/SCADA software you want... .For sure you may create an application using FactoryTalk View Studio and use it on PC installing there a license for FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Runtime, with the number of displays you need. Take a look to this LINK to know more about FactoryTalk View... Inside FactoryTalk View Studio, there are some examples you may use to understand how it works...There aren't pre-made PLC status graphics there.... anyway you may import your .bmp or .jpg for that... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Thanks,Allen Bradley 15 VersaView touchscreen w/1784-PCIC comm. card. Model number 6181P-15TPXPHJust recieved answer that we purchased RSViewME. Ok, great... :smileytongue: Just let me suggest to take a look to the following technote: Aid 44614 I see every time the more relevant problem when a programmer use FactoryTalk View for the first time is the communication configuration....in the technote there is an useful video that explains how to use it. Also, other quick start videos at this LINK Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Control of Ultra 3000 I am going to use ultra 3000 index drive to control a movement on condition from the first spot to the second pot and back to the first spot.Back and forth repeatedly.I want to use preset position mode.I can set the second spot as preset postion 0 and the first spot as preset position 1.I also need to set drive input to active drive move to preset positon.From the manual,it said i have to set digial input 8 as preset select 0.When it is off ,drive controllded motor moves to preset posion 0.When it is on motor moves to preset posion 1.I donot want to control a movement between two places deponding on change of status (off /on)on only one input.I'd like to control a movement just when one input is on. When it is off ,nothing to do.Can I use preset posion 1 and 2,also preset select 1 and 2 on digital input 7 and 6?So I donot need to use preset posion 0 and preset select 0 for input 8.Thus,only when input 7 is on goes to preset posion 1 and only when input 6 is on goes to preset position 2 and back and forth.Can anybody help me with this?Thanks [/INST] This thread has been started also in the Motion Control Board (that is the right place :smileywink: ) Here the LINK to that thread, containing also a reply. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View ME 5.0 - Faceplates supported? I found the following in the 5.0 release notes for FactoryTalk View ME: Adding RSLogix 5000 process faceplates - FactoryTalk View Machine Edition now includes a number of global object-based process faceplate displays for RSLogix 5000 instructions that are commonly used in process applications. These faceplates can be added to an application automatically, either when the application is created, or later. Now, can I do this in a PV+ (not a PV+ CE) or is it still restricted because the OS of the PV+ doesn't support ActiveX? [/INST] Process faceplates are pre-configured graphic displays and global object displays that interact with Logix5000 processors. They can be used also on Panelview Plus. Anyway, there are some considerations to be aware using Faceplates with ViewME: take a look to Aid 47918 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic As a reference, you may also find many other faceplates for PVP in the Sample Code Web page Take a look to the following screenshot.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Thanks for the posts. I found it in 5.0 and it looks like it will work great. One question - the naming had me a little confused. I kept seeing that Faceplates were supported in the PV+ but I also saw that Faceplates were not supported because they were ActiveX objects. Obviously what I found in 5.0 is not an ActiveX, it's just a Global Object that was created. The naming just threw me off because it seemed like it was being used for 2 different types of objects. Thanks again for the help! I know where the confusion is... :smileytongue: There are some technotes (i.e. 38688) referred to faceplates for RSLogix5000 that are Activex and thus cannot be used in a PanelviewPlus... they come inside RS5000 installation disc... they should not be confused with RS5000 PROCESS Faceplates that come with FactoryTalk View disc...and are based on Global Objects... That's all..... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView Webserver and Internet Hi I'm working whit Rsview32 and webserver but i only can used it trough an intranet. I want to know what i need to use it over internet? Please help me about it [/INST] I have set-up RSView32 webserver to work on the internet and would recommend you do not, without a high end firewall or vpn. My site had neither and was constantly hacked and attacked. If you don't have an IT department look for a high end internet router with a built in firewall and vpn. Also, check out the RA Know base - I think they has tech notes on this subject. A high end firewall is not going help once those ports are open. VPN is actually the only setup that is even close to reasonable, then you are back on the intranet concept. While theoretically you can have a firewall filter based on IP address and/or MAC address, which would provide some security ... I agree with Ozzy. VPN is the only real option I would trust. JHutch Not to really start trouble with you JHutch. But MAC address and IP addresses are easily spoofed, there are so many kiddy scripts/apps out there, that type of filtering is only useful internally on the LAN. In addition, SCADAs and HMIs are extremely prone to hacking. The number of vulnerabilities are incrediable. SQL Injection if they do any data logging to a database and fail to place appropriate constraints and verify backend data.All the HMI's i've worked with process Active X, the number of holes in that are rediculusly high and can not do anything about that.That's not not even talking about potential problems with the actual product itself. It does not matter if it's Rockwell's or any other system, tossing out a control system out on the internet is asking for it. Passing it through a highly secure VPN is the only viable option. I'm not arguing with you. I was just mentioning those to highlight that even though they ARE features in a firewall that are meant to be secure, I wouldn't trust them for that. VPN all the way. Sorry if I wasn't clear on how I meant that comment. JHutch No problem, I've just seen if you give even the slightest hope in that direction people will try to do it, simply because tossing a computer out on the internet is so much easier then working with an IT department or two, setting up a VPN. In some cases the IT at a place is not experienced or capable of doing so well if at all. Gentlemen, I understand we all have our own preferences, and I respect yours. But I stand by my professional opinion, I suggest a product with both a firewall and vpn. I'll also add that just because port 80 or 8080 is open does not mean your site can be hacked - millions of web servers on the internet exist and are safely accessed through these ports without the use of a VPN and without being hacked. But, for a company that wants to limit access to thier information, a VPN is a must. Best of luck, Shawn Going with Shawn here on recommending a VPNIn general, almost any will do, most firewall systems today have VPN built in, Checkpoint, Cisco, even a cheap Lynxsys Routers have a basic FW and VPN built in. However, for the purposes of managing a network, possibly passing through a larger fw, and maintaining a good IP address scheme. You still need to work with who is the network administrator, and if your a network administrator you are most likely not asking this question. Between Shawn, JHutch, and myself even if we differ on the details, come to the same recommendation. \n </s>

<s>[INST] E46 erro in K6K Somebody knows what is the E46 error in Kinetix?Thank you [/INST] Hi No such error exists. The E46 is reserved for expansion to the U3K drive. Check the error number again and go to: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qr/motion-qr004_-en-p.pdf to get the Quick Error Overview Card. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Connect panelview component to controllogix The new panelview component series (PVc) has an ethernet connection on boad if the screen is 6'' or bigger.Is it possible to use it with controllogix PLC over ethernet?If so, which settings do I have to make in PVc, to connect this HMI to a controllogix PLC through a 1756 ENBT card? [/INST] Hello, It's not possible to work with ethernet between PanelView Component and Logix familly ( compact, Control ... ).The only way to work with Logix familly is serial with a PanelView Component. The MicroLogix & SLC 500 & PLC-5 can work with the both ( ethernet & serial ). Thanx for the reply. Might it work, using PLC5 mapping in controllogix? No, unfortunately, it won't. The comms path for a controllogix has to include the backplane and slot the processor is in. PVc doesn't have an option for putting in that information, so even with tag mapping, the comms path can't get to the processor. If you use serial, there is no comms path info to worry about, so you can get serial DF1 comms to work between a PVc and ControlLogix (you will need tag mapping, though). JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Premade HMI screens for PowerFlex drive? I've heard rumors of some pre-made screns Rockwell made for RSView to show what's happening with my drives, but, of course, I can't find it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? [/INST] There were mentioning faceplates in one the classes here at RSTechEd. Don't know if they include what you're looking for, but go to the support page at rockwell and click downloads and then smaple code library. See if what you're looking for is there. Link to SampleCode site Nice to see the forums up and running again, Look at faceplates under the description Check out samplecode.rockwellautomation.com JHutch, pretty old thread, I know... I was searching the Forum for thread with no replies, and found this... :smileysurprised: This is as you've suspected, a reply to the following thread... if you want you may move it to the right place... :smileywink: THREAD LINK Also, the link in it isn't correct, just you may change it to the home page for the Sample Code.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-L61 to 1771-IFE/c and 1771-OFE1 comms I am looking to communicate from a 1756-L61 through a 1756-CNB/E card to 1771-IFE/C and to 1771-OFE1 communications through CLX Block Transfer Read/Writes. I have configured as per tech note 21609 and also based on Appendix D of Publication CNET-UM001C-EN-P November 2005 but it is not working. Half slot addressing selected on dip switches and configured in Control Net File for Adapter. In the CLX I/O configuration, after scheduling the network, there are no warning triangles on the 1771-ACN15 Adapter and in the properties of this Module the status says Running. The status of the configured message in the ladder logic says Communication Failure with an error code of 16 [/INST] AlanGEA, it is not easy to understand for sure what is happening here, but it seems to be related to poor buffers resources in the system. There are two docs that you may go thru:Aid 29025Aid 21193 If it is the case, you may try to activate only one BT in your program, leaving all the others inactive; just to see if the error comes anyway. Are the Analog cards the only connection active thru CNB ?Is the controller connected also to other systems, using other MSGs to communicate to ? Try to minimize, as suggested above, the number of MSGs active in the system, to see if the situation still remain the same. I think the version of analog modules shouldn't be an issue. Hope this helps... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] ESTOP I am on my first project using a safety controller L61S with a 1791ES safety I/OI thought I would start with the ESTOP instruction, but I can't get the output to turn on for the life of me. I configured the module as Input tab as single, safety pulse test, 0 and 1I configured the Test tab as 0 test pulse, 1 test pulse, and 2 power supply.Output tab as dual, safety pulse test. I created a tag that uses the EMERGENCY_STOP predefined data type and added it to ESTOP tagManual resetI configured alaises to the module for channel A and B inputs.I created a safety tag to reset the circuit and fault.The T lights came on T0, T1, T2 I wired a safety e-stop switch from T1 to I0 and T2 to I1The inputs come and off on in logic and on the module. No errors or red lights. I sure hope I can get some advice for this. Thanks [/INST] Checkout the following document from the AB literature library SAFETY-AT024A-EN-P I had to upgrade to 17.1 and reconfigure the module and the DCS function works great. Thanks. \n </s>

<s>[INST] want to make a factory break buzzer controller from a PLC. the controller needs to be able to recieve the radio signal from the atomic clock system to keep it accurate. then need to be able to sound alarms on and off 20 to 30 times daily. thanks for any help in this matter. [/INST] I have previously used a PLC card from www.Hiprom.com for acess to the atomic clock in the world satelite GPS system Very easy to set up and comes with an arial and required cable \n </s>

<s>[INST] RsView32 Is it posssible for RSview32 to send an e-mail?I thought it would have been under the set-up of alarms, but I am not finding it? I also thought I might beable to create an action under Events? [/INST] RSView32 uses Messenger extension to announces alarms and simple reports through pagers, faxes, e-mail, telephones, cell phones... It is available in the Extensions CD of your software, or are downloadable from Utilities and Downloads.Select category : downloads. Select Subcategory :Resource Kits. Select Product : RSView Family.Just be aware the Resource Kit version that should be installed needs to match the CPR release of RSView32. :smileysurprised: See also the Getting Results guide. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RsEnergyMetrix - Object reference not set to an instance of an object i have installed RsEnergyMetrix 1.60.00 SP2 (Build 1) on Windows Server 2003 with SQL Server 2005. when i click on - My User Setting- System Status- Add user- Add Deviceecc.ecc. Return the Error:Server Error in '/RSEnergyMetrix' Application.Object reference not set to an instance of an object.Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code. Exception Details: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. Source Error: An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below. Stack Trace: [NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.] PEMS.EMMA.BLL.TimeZones.Load(SortedList& timeZones) +245 PEMS.EMMA.BLL.TimeZones.UTCToTZTime(DateTime UTCTime, String tzStandardName) +88 EMMA.UserSetup.PopulateControls() +535 EMMA.UserSetup.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) +1059 System.Web.UI.Control.OnLoad(EventArgs e) +67 System.Web.UI.Control.LoadRecursive() +35 System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +739 Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:1.1.4322.2407; ASP.NET Version:1.1.4322.2407 Tanks for Help . Best Regards. [/INST] problem solved .ID53732 \n </s>

<s>[INST] User-Defined Major Fault from an AOI? All, Per the Logix 5000 Major and Minor Fault Programming manual (pub. 1756-PM014B-EN-P), you can generate a user-defined Major Fault by doing a JSR to the designated Fault Routine for your Program, and issue a code (4 / 990 to 4 / 999) by passing the 990-999 value as a parameter. But you can't have a JSR within the definition of an Add-On Instruction. Any way to generate a user-defined Major in an AOI? How about a user-defined Minor? Or do I need to jump to no label, address off the end of an array or TON with a negative preset to generate a Major, then tell people what it means within the context of the AOI? This will be VERY clunky and an OBVIOUS kludge. I'd MUCH rather be able to throw a user-defined major or minor! Thanks for any help!Dale, W8ABZ [/INST] nan \n </s>

<s>[INST] MS SQL ODBC original 3.2 version of distributed SE project worked with string field for tag name in the floating point data table. After switching to 4.0 CPR 7, ODBC logger is looking for a numeric field (FieldIndex) and won't log data using the string tag name anymore? Why? How do I fix it? Other appliations written for this project use the tag names in the the floating point data table (MS SQL) to create reports, etc. and now they don't work because the tag names are not there. [/INST] I ran into this problem in v4.0 some years ago. See tech note 37386. Basically purge the database, remove the string tags from the model and add them back in and resave the model. This should do the trick. FYI, I haven't seen this in v5.0 yet. Linkified the technote number - JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] real time in Controllogix and Compact Logix How we can get real time in Controllogix and Compact Logix ? [/INST] Are you asking about real time CLOCK ? In that case, you have to use a GSV instruction to get the processor's internal clock value, through the Wallclocktime object... see the following technotes: Aid 19844 - Aid 38232 See also the Reference Manual, page 197.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] ML1400 enet to PV1000 Can a PanelView 2711-T10C20 PV1000 Color Touch, FRN 4.20-4.xx communicate with Micrologix1400 via ethernet?(There are no selections for this processor at the PV32 comm configuration menu) [/INST] I've done ethernet to a ML1100, so it should work just fine (I vaguely remember some new data types in the 1400, so those won't be supported though). To work with the ML1100/1400, you can select a SLC5/05 as the processor type. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] ControlLogix Chassis Where to find 1756-TD006A-EN-E 1756 ControlLogix Chassis Specifications Technical Data ? [/INST] Here: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/1756-td006_-en-e.pdf - fuzzy logic The file in the link does not exist! It most certainly does. I just followed that link a moment ago and was able to view the PDF file. Do you have any version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer ? I browsed to File Not Found I have Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3.1 Ken Roach wrote: It most certainly does. I just followed that link a moment ago and was able to view the PDF file. Do you have any version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer ? Wow guys, that's really strange.... I've just downloaded it from the indicated link, and works great ! :smileysurprised: I'm using Acrobat Reader 9.1.0 Anyway, I've just attached it to this post .... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic It's nothing to do with what version of acrobat been used, because I get the following message: Internet Explorer can not download 1756-td006_-en-e.pdf from ...ature.rockwellautomation.com. when the save as function of IE is used. However, I downloaded the file from another link fuzzy provided successfully. Thanks. Hmmm... I've googled the error you get, here some of the results, maybe they will help you to solve it definitely, just to avoid this happen in future.... it seems a problem on your PCs though.... LINK 1LINK 2LINK 3 - fuzzy logic It may not be a computer problem but may be caused by the ISP. It gets involved in how the ISP tries to convert the URL into IP addresses to find the content server. It can all be in what is left over that finally gets passed to the content server. In passing things around to find a proper routing, things can get truncated. This is especially true on connections in remote foreign countries. One trick that works sometimes(less than 50/50) is to go to the sites home page. This keeps the URL string as small as possible. The set of serves you go threw will find the proper IP routing and remember it. Then when you go to the longer address of the page you want it can attach the routing much sooner and avoid truncations. In the US we are lulled into a false sense of security and think the web is mathematically rigorous. In reality it is fuzzy. Thanks for that interesting perspective, Michael. The RA literature server resolves for me as 192.94.123.21, so if we wanted to take DNS out of the picture, we could link directly to the host. http://192.94.123.21/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/1756-td006_-en-e.pdf I noticed that cfhung has multiple posts requesting literature items, so it's possible that his DNS issues are limiting his ability to search for literature. He didn't mention which country or ISP he uses. I'm not a DNS expert, but it may be illustrative to see how DNS resolves the Literature server versus the Forum server: ping literature.rockwellautomation.com Pinging mkeudmzap25.rockwellautomation.com [192.94.123.21] with 32 bytes of data: ping forums.rockwellautomation.com Pinging rockwell.lithium.com [208.74.204.206] with 32 bytes of data: \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView SE 4.00 - check box issue I have put a Microsoft Forms 2.0 CheckBox on a display. In the Connection propertiesI have added a tag to control. It is a digital tag. But, when I check the checkbox, it puts the tag on 1, but it automatically unchecks the checkbox.Then I have to check it again and uncheck it to put the tag to '0'. Also when the tag is '1' and I open the display, the checkbox is unchecked. So how do I prevent the checkbox from unchecking and second, how keep the checkbox updated when opening the screen? (but I guess the second is related to the first issue) Thanks! [/INST] Hi Jamy, I've tested it in FactoryTalk View SE v5.00 and there is the same issue... :smileysurprised: I think it could be a bug... I can suggest as a workaround to create two graphic objects, one with a blank checkbox and one flagged, and use Visibility and Touch animation with the Toggle command to simulate the same action of the ActiveX... It is just an idea.... I usually use... :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Hi fuzzy logic, Thx, I was thinking the same way, or make it VBA exposed (but I rather prefer no VBA). I will contact my old friends in Tech Support US to check if they are aware of this.I don't want to make an application full of workarounds :smileywink: I did this on a project last year but took the cheap route. I placed a maintained pushbutton on the display and formatted it to a beveled square (to look like a checkbox). Under the properties section for the 1 value, you can add an image if the value is a 1. This is true for any pushbutton but I grabbed the checkmark image that is used on the stock faceplate for a PIDE control. Each time an operator clicks the maintained pushbutton, the bit turns to a 1 (turns ON), and a check appears in the box. The operator can uncheck (unlatch) the maintained bit OR I can unlatch it from the PLC program to clear the selection after a particuliar sequence has completed. No ActiveX .ocx files or version mismatches to worry about. It works and as far as the operator is concerned, he's happy. You can find plenty of images on the internet by looking for sites offering free HTML buttons and since you can select to fit the image in the square, size isn't really a problem. Okay, I guess they are aware of it: Background : Microsoft Forms 2.0 Controls, FM20.DLL, is a library of user interface objects. These objects are fundamental building blocks of a PC-based HMI, the familiar Windows pushbuttons, slider bars, etc. They are distributed along with Microsoft's Office products, and third party products which use Microsoft's VBA technology. Wide distribution and extensive documentation make these controls a popular choice among Windows developers. Problem: Many customers have incorporated the Microsoft Forms 2.0 ActiveX controls successfully in their RSView graphics. These controls were designed specifically for use within the Microsoft VBA environment, and in many cases they will work just fine in other containers. However, in other cases, the dependence on the VBA environment will result in unexpected behavior. This is true even for Microsoft containers. Microsoft's KB document 236458 Using Microsoft Forms 2.0 in Internet Explorer says: The Forms 2.0 controls were designed for use only with VBA-enabled applications like Microsoft Office. They were not tested for any other environment and are unlikely to work properly. This is by-design. Because they were not designed or tested to work with applications that do not integrate VBA, Microsoft does not recommend or support using the Forms 2.0 controls in such applications. Integrating VBA into an application is a difficult undertaking and Microsoft does not recommend doing so solely to make use of the Forms 2.0 controls. The reference to VBA-Enabled application... might seem to indicate they should work on a RSView graphic, but what it actually means is that they will work in RSView's VBA environment - which means on a user form. The Forms controls are tightly coupled with their intended container (the Form). Consider the Frame control - on a Form, it can be used to make a set of OptionButtons mutually exclusive. When used on an RSView graphic, this does not work - the RSView .GFX container is unaware of the relationship. So in this particular instance, one of the Microsoft Forms 2.0 ActiveX controls will not function as it does in a user form. For detailed information on the reasons, see the related link: Interacting with the Container: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa242110(VS.60).aspx Resolution : Here is Microsoft's resolution from KB236458: RESOLUTION Developers must use the HTML fixed controls of Internet Explorer along with client-side scripting for any necessary forms elements in a page. This combination should meet most development needs. In the event an alternative to the HTML controls is desired, developers may choose to employ custom or third-party ActiveX controls. STATUS This behavior is by design. Problem: MSForms 2.0 controls not working as expected Cause: misapplication - wrong control container \n </s>

<s>[INST] Logix5000 Monitoring Gents, I am new to Logix5000 and I am trying to find a way to build an I/O list that will display the status in real time. I have seen the Monitor Tag List function but I cannot see all the elements I need to see on the same screen. This function is available in most PLC languages but I cannot find in 5000. Any suggestions? [/INST] Unfortunately this feature doesn't come natively in RSLogix5000.... :smileysurprised: There is a Tool in the RSLogix 5000 installation disk, Custom Data Monitor Tool; unfortunately it need a licensed version of RSLinx Classic (OPC server) to work (I see you don't love too much RSLinx... :smileywink: ) Otherwise you may use the Quick Watch feature.Click View --> Watch Highlight Quick Watch.The Quick Watch list is a list that you can configure. This list displays values for tags that you need to monitor on the fly. Unfortunately you cannot save this list in the .ACD file to be used next time you need it. (it should be in the next version 18 of the software) :smileysad: - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, My version (10.06) of RS5000 does not show WATCH under the view menu. I just received an upgrade CD that covers version 10.07 thru 17.00. I hope it is on there. I also have the new RSLinx Calssic Professional (ver. 2.54) to install. I will look for that utility you mentioned. Thanks for the info.. :smileyhappy: Hi, if I remember well, the Configurable Quick Watch Tag List comes with version 13.xx of RS5000. - fuzzy logic I installed the new software and it says I have versions 10.6 thru 17.0, but when I start the program it only starts with ver. 10.6. Where are the other versions, ann how do I get them to run? It seems that you cannot use the Quickwatch unless you upgrade both your program and hardware to higher version... Do you mean frimware upgrade? The programing sosftware is supposed to be the latest but the application program is 10 years old, as is the processor and the Flex drives. None of the equipment has ever been replaced of flashed and I would be hesitant to do so, given my limited experience with 5000. I wonder, though, why the programing software would not have the latest version running at start-up. Stick, When you open an old program it opens in that version. This is done for many reasons. The largest being the compatibility of your processor with the commands being using in the programming. When new versions of software are released they update commands. Old processors without a firmware upgrade, many times, are not compatible. You can update the program by saving it as a newer version. But If you are remaining on old PLC's your using. I would suggest getting local help to upgrade the firmware to the latest the PLC can handle. After that you should be safe to work around until you learn the software a bit more. And once the firmware is upgraded you will have many more tools available to you like fuzzy mentioned. Emmett, I opened a test program and found that I can envoke the other versions by putting the appropriate version number in the processor ID block. We are gettign our local distributor to come in and do the firmware updates and that should help us out. I am also trying to talk my boss into sending me on their 1 week training for 5000 but that's gonna take a thick rug... Excellent. Good luck. If you need anything we will all be here. \n </s>

<s>[INST] FT View ME and Windows Authentication I am trying to get Windows Authentication to work on PV+ CE equipment running FT View ME and have not had any success. I created a test application on a spare terminal that is connected to my process network. The settings are the same (except specific IP address) as a laptop running FT View Studio. The Windows users and groups were added to the security, made members of the local Adminstrator group and added to the Runtime security. When I run in test on the laptop, the login works properly. When run on the CE terminal, it returns Login of user 'username' failed. Insufficient access rights.. The same message occurs for valid and invalid users as well as correct and incorrect passwords. The terminal is setup on the domain, and have tried two different names (one created by IT to make sure it was valid). Any ideas on anything that needs set to allow this function to work? [/INST] First thing that pops in my head is this technote: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=30253 Basically, Windows 2003 Server will block logins from a PV+ by default. You can modify the security on the server to allow it, but it is not recommended by Microsoft. The other alternative (and the one I personally recommend) is to avoid Windows linked users and simply add the users you want to the ME app. Yes, this means you have to update the program and redownload to add/remove users to the security model, but it just always flat out works that way. JHutch PS Make sure that the DEFAULT user account in the ME app has access to the initial screen with the login button. Otherwise, all logins will fail because the system will not give you permission to do anything, including login. http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=42466 \n </s>

<s>[INST] SOE Is there any solution for SOE application in 1756 or 1794 system? [/INST] Hi cfhung, really not an expert on that, just I may suggest the following to start: ControlLogix SOE modules User Manual Aid 29954Aid 24898 P.S. what about your previous threads: LINK 1LINK 2 :smileytongue: Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Continuous change of gearratio on 1 servo-axis Hello, We have an application which requires a continuous change of gearration of 1 slave axis to a master axis (f.ex. 1 change of gearratio per 500 ms).Currently we execute this by having 1 MAG-instruction which we call every 500ms with an updated gearratio. The clutch-setting in theMAG-instruction is active. We have RSlogix5000 V16 .For about 90% of the startups this setup works fine. But 10% of the cases it goes wrong and we see that the updated gearratio is not becoming active. What do we do wrong. Is there a better way for updating the gearratio continuously from 1 slave axis to the master axis? FV. [/INST] You might try creating an event task to perform the MAG instruction and have it run after the ratio variable has been updated. Also, in this event task, monitor the variable to make sure it is a different value then the previous one. This is only a test to make sure it has a new value. Hello, We are trying an experiment with 2 MAG instructions from which MAG1 takes over from MAG2 and vice versa.It does not seem logical to me as we had done befor to use 1 MAG instruction which continuously takes over from itself. Seems to be better now but need more testing. Regards,FV. Another Option is to use a CAM with the MATC command you can then choose the Ramp rates from one ratio to the next If you are just changing the gearing in a cycle then the program all the ratios in the CAM and call it once To your problemremember the MAG command is a oneshot command I retrigger the command whenever the variables from the last call have changed I only used one MAG V16Has the Ramp from the Previous MAG completed? If you are using ladder, your rung has to have a scan where it is false before the MAG can execute again. If you use Structured text, you can execute a MAG every scan! Now, the MAG instruction changed a little from the 1394 days with regards to clutch enabling. In the 1394, the clutch would be active ALL the time limiting the Accel / Decels to the required amount. This was great for gearing an axis on the fly with velocity discontinuities, but dreadful thereafter as you could lose position after the initial 'engagement' with the clutch being active that prevented true following. AB changed this with Control Logix (intentionally or not I don't know), such that the clutch is only active on the initial execution of the MAG (until the slave is truly following the master) and not active after that. Now if a MAG is being continuously executed, than the clutch limiting is also continuously active too. Hello, The Cam-function we did not prefer since it require some more time to execute 1 cam into another (cam into pending-cam can be done when the current cam is finishing). So also the speed change is not immediate. We desire immediate speed change.Also the blending from 1 cam into another is hard to do (cam 1 with velocity X at CAM-end needs to go into cam2 starting with velocity Y). The MAG instruction was also scanned for false after execution. I also took notice of the clutch that is automaticly disabled once the slave axis has reached the right gearspeed. Alltough we followed all rules, it seems that reusing the same gearing MAG-instruction for the continuous gearchange was not 100% working fine. It just did not update the gearing anymore . We tried now with using 2 MAG-instructions and swap from MAG1 to MAG2 and vice versa. Each MAG-instruction has a different gearratio. Now we do not have any issues anymore.So this looks like the permanent solution which is tested and verified. Regards,Frank V. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Remote programming PLC from US to Europe over established network. In one of our European factories we have a need to remotely access, view, ans modify the program on several PLCs. Each PLC has a connected RSView32 station with RSLinx. We are networked with the European plant and I can see shared folders on the computers there, including the RSView folders. I can access and print to the printers in the European plant So So we should be able configure the network to lets us access the PLCs. Each of the RSView32 computers has two ethernet ports in it. One port is connected to the network, the other is a fixed IP address port that is connected to the PLCs. There is not a RSLogix applicaiton there so I don't think that remote desktop is going to work. How can I set this up so that I can pass through the computer to access the PLC from my US office? [/INST] Did you already see technote Aid 9801 ? It seems to be useful for your needs... Just try to have a look... :smileytongue: Hope this helps...- fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Where to find RSView32 sample applications? I've heard of one that used to be called BizBike. Doesn't seem to be around here. Any other places folks might go for sample RSView32 apps, other than MrPLC? [/INST] I remember there was a demo CD (9398-VW32STCD) with Sampler and Tutorial, but I don't know if it is still available... try to ask your Rockwell Automation representative... it was for free... Otherwise, try to download demos from this link: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellsoftware/downloads/ Choose as category Demos and take a look to BizMill for example... or New Sales Demo... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RTC setting for an SLC503 Hi all,I'm trying to set the RTC with RS500 for an SLC503 but the file format [/INST] SLC-500 controllers use the ordinary Status file for the Real-Time Clock, which is built into the controller. Click on the Processor Status icon under the Controller folder in the project tree to see the status elements that correspond to the controller clock. Micrologix controllers use the new extended datatypes for things like the RTC module and onboard interrupts and high-speed functions. Thanks Ken,I know where to find it. The matter is that the RS500 rel. 5.50 is refusing the instruction when using #RTC.HR, as example, when trying to overwrite the hours, for the daylightsaving.Do I need a newer release or also a newer release doesn't solve the matter ?Thanks gallo, as Ken wrote, there isn't this Data Type (RTC) inside SLC controllers ... :smileysurprised: You have to read/write directly to the Status file S:2; i.e. to access Clock / Hours, you have to access word S:40. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Nothing to Recall When I was trying to move the license from drive C: to Master Disk A: by using of EvMove.exe or EvMoveW.exe, I got the following error massage: Nothing to Recall. Please advice. Also, what is the difference between EvMove.exe and EvMoveW.exe？ [/INST] Trank, the differances is explained here: Aid 35690 Basically it is related to Win OS for which it was realized. Nothing to Recall usually means that the activations on drive C: are not related on the Master Disk you want to use in A:(I mean for example you want to move an RS5000 activation to a RS500 Master Disk) From Activation help: The destination disk is a Master Disk, and can only recall its own product keys and serial numbers. Make sure you are moving to the correct Master Disk. Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic Thanks for the prompt reply, but the activations on drive C: should be related on the Master Disk I want to use in drive A: because the license on C: was moved from the Master Disk in A: before. I tried to move additional license from Master Disk in A: again, it could be moved successfully. But now I could not move the license back from C: to A:, please advise again. May you please post a screenshot where it is possible to see the EVmove window with the software you want to move back in the upper part and also what is in A: ? File should have .jpg extension :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic I would not use EvMoveW.exe to move activations to a floppy disk.I experienced already lots of problems when using that utility with floppys.You rather stick to the original EvMove.exe utility. I have solved the problem by myself. Here are the answers: There are two ways to do this. One way is to move the license from drive C: to drive D:, and then move the license from drive D: to drive A:. This can be done successfully. Another way is to move the license from drive C: to drive D:, and then move it back to drive C:. Now the license can be moved from drive C: to drive A: directly. Strange uh? Very strange... :smileysurprised: Never seen in many years... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic Here are the detailsThe nothing to Recall Message occurs when the internal evrsi serial number does not match the disk you are trying to move it too. For example you had a disk for RSView32 serial number 1203055555, the internal number might be 55555. However on your machine you had an activation with 55551 to transfer over. It would give the nothing to recall message. Different then no activation, just not a matching activation. Well over the years Rockwell did not care so much about that anymore. Most disks are produced with the same internal serial number also updated versions of the tools stopped caring too such as the EVMoveCF utility. So the problem is because the move version (probably on the disk itself) was old and still cared or maybe if you installed an older version of some software it might have put a version of the EVMove utility that cared. None-the-less that association was probably dropped when you moved the activation around from drive to drive. Which is one way to fix it I guess. Another which is much more practical these days is download the EVMoveCF utility from Technote 31319 and use a thumbdrive. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Micrologix1500 timers Does the Micrologix series have the retentive timers? Thanks. [/INST] Yes, to use a timer as retentive, you have to use RTO instruction....all the timers in the controller could become retentive.You have in this case only Timer ON delay, as retentive. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] problem on firmware update pv1400e i have panel view terminal pv1400 e suddenly i have error that firmware corrupted and i have to update it i updated it through serial firmware upgrade utility and every thing is ok and i waited for its progress on my host computer till it finshed successfully but after the terminal was reset it go to previous state that firmware is corrupted again plz give help is firmware updated is useful in this case? i try it more but no use thank u [/INST] There is a suggested procedure to reload firmware in a corrupted PVe terminal inside Aid 34695 (TechConnect Authorization required to access) - fuzzy logic sorry sir i cant get what u mean i cant also log in the link u give to me is that problem need connect the sales representative? You have to have a TechConnect contract to access some of the Technotes in the Knowledgebase and some of the Boards of this Forum. See this Thread and this Technote for further infos.... If you want, send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address, I will send you back some docs about your request... - fuzzy logic thank u i hope u can help me really in this proplem your care will be highly appreciated my email: [email protected] E-mail just sent. :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview 1250 Hello, Do you know how to go to Configuration Setting page for Panelview Plus 1250 (secret button)...... Thanks [/INST] In order to get the Configuration screen, you could do the following : restarting your PVP, you will see a white box in the left down corner of the screen; press it if you have a touch terminal (or press F1 if you have a keybord PVP) until you'll get the Configuration screen. This is only valid from PVP firmware version 4.00.12 and above. Otherwise you may use the utility attached and explained in the following technote (it is a Tech Connect contract users reserved doc): Aid 26037 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Hi Fuzzy, i can't see white box on left corner. FYI, i using PV Plus 1250 (Touch Screen) Cat No. : 2711P-RP and 2711P-RDT12C for panel. Hi, the box appears in the left bottom corner, few seconds after powerup... it is clearly visible... anyway, as I've indicated in previous post, the white box appears only starting from firmware 4.00.12...maybe your PVP has an older firmware revision inside... In that case, use the other solution I've indicated... if you have troubles *reaching* the technote, send me a Private Message here in the forum with your e.mail address, I will send you back some infos. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Could you tell me What is the means of ADDR stand for micrologix 1400 in DF1 protocol Dear All, I have been achieved the part of the communication driver, refer to this manual (http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/1770-rm516_-en-p.pdf). The driver can talk to Micrologix 1400 by DF1 protocol, and Micrologix 1400 could return the response correctly. The Only Question is WHAT the ADDR stand for? Such as, I want to read N7:2, then the ADDR shoud be like that? I have tested that ADDR=0700, it is not stand for N7:0. There are only example for PLC-2, PLC-3 and PLC-5, not Micrologix Family Addressing. Could you give me some futher information? Thanks! [/INST] Robin, I believe the PLC-5 formats are used with Micrologix 1400 as well. For N7:2, you can use PLC-5 logical binary addressing, as shown on page 13-12: 0x07 = mask byte, 3 levels0x00 = section byte, 0=data table0x07 = file byte, 7 = file N70x02 = word, word N7:2 Or you can use Logical ASCII addressing, where the address is coded as a text string, as shown : 0x00 = mask of 0, use Logical ASCII, not Logical Binary0x24 = '$' indicates ASCII address, not symbol0x4E = 'N'0x37 = '7'0x3A = ':'0x32 = '2'0x00 = NULL terminator (Basically, it's just <NUL>$N7:2<NUL> -- take the address, put <NUL>$ in front and <NUL> after and you have your address.)If it's not the same as PLC-5, then you'll need Fuzzy or one of the other tech guys to help. But try the formats above and let us know if it works! Good Luck! Dale, W8ABZ There are quiite a few different ways to address data memory in Allen-Bradley controllers built over the past 30 years. I would not be surprised if the MicroLogix 1400 supports the SLC-500 addressing format, not the older PLC-5 binary addressing or logical ASCII addressing formats. Robin, look in the DF1 manual on page 7-17 at the Protected Typed Logical Read with Three Address Fields. Try to implement this command and see if it works with your application. In general I very strongly recommend that users purchase communication drivers from established companies instead of attempting to write their own. \n </s>

<s>[INST] RS 232???? Hi ALL, I am new one for PLC logics, what is meant by RS232???:smileyindifferent: Thanks & Regards Martin [/INST] Martin, RS-232 is a standard than defines electrical characteristics of a particular type of Serial Connection; usually you may find a serial port on a PC and many other programmable devices, as for example PLCs. Here you may find many informations on that: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rs232 - fuzzy logic Thanking you.....Fuzzy logic:smileytongue: \n </s>

<s>[INST] RNADiagnosticsSrv.exe exception cannot find file File is located in C:/program files/common files/ rockwell. All RNA are located in this folder. Uninstalled and reinstalled Factory Talk programs. The error is a windows cannot find file error, occurs during startup. RSLogix toolkit runs correctly from start menu. Would like to get rid of error.Thanks [/INST] Do you have a screenshot of the error ? Also, which software you're using and which version... This could help to reply.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Screenshot is attached. Software: Automation Toolkit 9398KIT1B No easy to me to find a valid solution... :smileysad: Anyway, a similar problem and the same message is threated in the following LINKTake a look to the last three posts, talking about malware on that PC... could be possible... Also a similar problem in Aid 40652 ... but seems to happen in another situation, anyway, just to try... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Multiple selectable Master Axis, One slave I have four identical stations that represent an Auxillary Feedback Axis to my system. The operator selects the station the slave axis is positioned at. I switch the station encoder to one of two axis (stations 1 & 2 to Axis A aux feedback and stations 3 or 4 to Axis B aux feedback). I now want to do a MAPC and slave an axis to the selected station. This program was based on a single station that I have converted to run at four stations. However, I programmed the MAPC for Axis A Aux feedback (stations 1 or 2) and now need to run at the other two stations (3 or 4). I would prefer to only have the one MAPC and switch in the appropriate Aux feedback axis as the master. I thought I could use a Virtual Axis in the MAPC and two MAG instructions to gear in the appropriate axis, but I see notes that the MAG only works with physical axis. Is this true? Is there another way around having a second MAPC? I have a lot of overhead (alarms, permissives, latches, etc.) surrounding the Cam instruction and would like to avoid duplicating it. [/INST] Not True MAG work on virtual axis (so does MAPC and MATC) Your plan should work Master -> Virtual via MAPC Virtual -> Correct Slave via MAGOR if I misunderstood the application Master -> Virtual Master via MAG Virtual Master - > Virtual Slave via MAPC Virtual slave -> Physical Slave via MAGBe aware there are scan delays based on your group update time One group update time per virtual slave Yeah, I MAG the master to the virtual then intend to MAPC the virtual. Just going by the help. I think it'll work also. Thanks \n </s>

<s>[INST] Challenging Drives Applications. Hey..Pls share all urs challenging drives applications? [/INST] Could u offer one firstly? Here's one I'm still trying to solve: I'm a bit unsure while tackling this unusual design. I appreciate any and all help. Problem: I have 2 2hp 480vac 3ph motors at 3.4A. I only have single phase input. My Solution: I chose to use pflex 40 22B-D010N104 and to derate the 10.5 amps to 35% making 3.6A accordingly. Then I want to use line reactors to filter out the mess. Using a technote from the knowledgebase (KB answer id: 46920) I calculated to use 1321-3R4-B open line reactor (4A 6.5mH) which should result around 3.7% impedance ( 3.7%=(3.6*377*(.0065*2))/480 ). Have I sized the VFD large enough?Is there any obvious mistakes in my application?Can I now add reactors to the load side as well as I would normaly do to protect the motor? I've just posted one for you. Have a look at my 1phase to 3phase welder application. Thanks \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView 32 popup not working properly I have created several popup type displays. When you click on an object on a display, the popup is set up to display on top of display in which it was called. Instead, the popup is opening and filling the entire screen, like maximizing itself to fill the screen. Can anyone help me? I have tried so many different combinations and none have worked. If someone could give me settings that work, I will try it. Thanks, [/INST] Only two settings I remember for which this could happen are: Display command with /max optionDisplay settings for On Top - Size to Main Windows at Runtime flagged Which is the RSView32 version are you using ?Did you also tried the same with a new application, with just a couple of displays ?Could you attach an example application to a new post ? - fuzzy logic It is really weird, it runs fine on my laptop but when I run it at other location, it fills the screen. The other location is either server 2003 or XP and it is has some type of video card in which it will display on 4 large plasma screens. It might be something with the video driver?? What do you think. Like I said, when I just run a graphic and call the popup from the running graphic, it works fine, from my laptop. Not sure what is going on. Thanks, Hmmm. yes, my guess is troubles come from that video card / configuration. Unfortunately I can't help on that.... just want to point you out to some technotes about multiple monitors use, maybe you'll find something useful... :smileysurprised: Aid 8377 - Aid 51205Aid 34321Aid 24607Aid 43521 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Histogram tool in Logix5000 It does exist any feature like Histograms in RSLogix5000?(Trends are not the best option) [/INST] Unfortunately this feature isn't available in RSLogix 5000, and I've not seen previsions to include it.... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Cannot edit graphics Our client upgraded from RSView SE CPR7 to CPR9 and the HMI server seems to be working well. I have also upgraded my Studio to CPR9. Previously we VPN'd to modify the graphics. Now after the upgrade, I cannot pull up any graphics to modify. It starts to pull them up and then Studio exits. Just closes....no alerts, errors, or anything. Nothing in the diagnostic viewer on the server either. I can remove graphics from the project, add users, etc. but not modify graphics. It even bombs during migration of another graphic. The DCOM settings on the new server are different than before. Under COM Security>Access Permissions>Default there is only SELF and SYSTEM where the original configuration there was also NETWORK and INTERACTIVE. Seems we had to add these during the initial configuration. An engineering/HMI station that also has STudio loaded can modify the graphics without any problem. I'm thinking there is a permission problem with the DCOM security but not sure. I can type the IP address http://10.10.10.10/rsviewse and get the RSView IIS page so it seems IIS is working ok...also the plant is running from the new HMi server so everything on their side seems to be working ok. Anyone have any ideas....? [/INST] If this was a DCOM problem, I might expect to see an error either on the client's or server's Windows System Event log. However, it wouldn't hurt to change these settings, reboot and see what happens. I tend to use tech note 36629 - it's overkill most of the time, but if you make those changes and it works, you can work backwards to tighten DCOM security. If you have the SE client installed on this Studio computer, you might try connecting to the HMI server and see what happens. If someone applied the patches from tech notes 51386 or 53972, that would have changed the graphics format. See tech note 55416. So maybe these graphics are incompatible with your version of Studio? You might also try deleting your temporary internet files, though if this was the problem, I'd expect to see an error popping up. Hope one of these solves your problem. Linkified for convenience - JHutch Thanks for the tech ID note. After perusing around on the HMI server and looking at the installed packages, I found the culprit....the RA rep loaded CPR9 SR1 (Service Release 1) of FactoryTalk Services Platform. The patch he said was installed actually ISN'T installed since the roll-up patch for FTSP is for CPR9 and not CPR9 SR1...the patch is incompatible. So...I uninstalled my version of factorytalk services and reinstalled factoryTalk services platform CPR9 SR1 and it worked fine. Thanks again for the response. When someone else reconfigures a working system and then you have problems...it's tough to find where to begin as everything has to be treated as suspect. \n </s>

<s>[INST] SLC-5/03 firmware 11 Did anybody already use a SLC-500 cpu with the new firmware 11 ? :smileysurprised:I'm interesting in the new protocol available on the serial port of the cpu, Modbus Master. Is it the same as Micrologix Controllers? I have to realize a connection from cpu to an operator panel and two AC drives, they have an RS-485 port and are all modbus slaves. My though was to use a 1761-NET-AIC to convert the RS-232 to RS-485, then connect all the slaves to the 6 pin plug phoenix connector of AIC+.May I consider the same as Micrologix example in Aid 25463 ?Any suggestion ? Thanks. :smileywink: - fuzzy logic [/INST] Fuzzy Yes the set up would be similar to the micrologix setup with the aic in place. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/1747-rm001_-en-p.pdfpage 12-24 has an example msg setup The KB referenced should work well for an example. Bus_Off, many thanks for your reply :smileyhappy: I hadn't seen yet this new Instruction Manual revision... very clear and helpful. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Windows-Delayed Write Failed errors when saving RSLogix files over Network It doesn't happen all the time but I keep getting Windows Delayed Write Failed errors when saving my RSLogix files over my network connection,particularly worse on some of the larger project files. Our PLC files reside on a server on a seperate Control network along with all our PLC Devices. The terminal at my desk resides on the business network and has a clever patch through the servers to allow access to the network. (I would prefer dual NIC's but this is what our IT dept. has gratiously allowed us.) I am able to open all .ACD files on the server from my desk and go online with them but have limited ability to save the projects if I make changes regardless if I am working with a copy or not. Rather than get the usual, another copy is open, I get the windows delayed write fail alarm and a corrupted copy of the file on the server which then has to be recovered from a previous version. PITA!!! I have tried increasing my SystemPage value from 7b000 (503,808) to b71b0 (750,000) with no noticed improvements. My IT guy is not familiar with Rockwell Software to advise and doesn't believe it's a network or server issue so here I am. I have had this issue on a terminal on the control side as well so he may very well be right. Thanks in advance for any suggestions, hopefully I am not the only one who has experienced this. [/INST] I've seen in the past this error, but was related to a removable USB drive, so I think isn't a big help for your issue... I've tried to google this error message, and seen so many others who has the same issue... just I want to indicate you a couple of articles that could be a strting point for your troubleshooting... I guess it is not related to RS5000 though... LINK 1LINK 2LINK 3 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Yes, they were a good starting point. I too found those same articles and had already worked thru them with no resolution long before posting here. The only thing I love more than Technical Forums is Google. lol. It may also be worth mentioning that I get similar problems with corrupted applications when trying to save Intouch Applications from the same terminal. I don't get the same Delayed Write Fail error but It nets the same results and is equally as frustrating. I do not wish to recreate that scenario just for a screen shot of the error codes to refresh my memory though. Just take the time to see these other links... maybe you've already seen them, but seem interesting... :smileysurprised: LINK 4LINK 5 - (LINK 6) - second one only for screenshots :smileytongue:LINK 7 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Those last links were some new info; Link 7 was the most interesting of that last lot, and while it didn't provide the solution, it did lead me down a path to find this. I am now more than convinced that it is indeed a server issue and am also armed much better to go back to my IT dept for a solution. I'm happy for that ! :smileyhappy: Please take the time to post again if you have some news on the matter... it will be for sure useful for all of us...:smileywink: Thanks, - fuzzy logic Problem solved!! This time I had enough proof that my IT guy had to listen. Turns out i was on a fairly loaded server and was getting collision errors, he swapped my connection over to a dedicated server for our Engineering dept and the problem went away. When we looked into this before, the server did not log any errors even when the events occurred. Strange, but all's well that ends well. Well done ! :smileyhappy: Thanks for you feedback ...and Kudos ! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] FT Admin Console with empty policies. I'm trying to figure out how can I revert Thin client patch [/INST] The reinstallation would have work if you had deleted you FactoryTalk directory after you did the uninstall, I recommend you call TechSupport and they will guide you through the process of doing a clean install Rich \n </s>

<s>[INST] How do you search for a plc tag in View Studio? Hello, I'm working with someone else's existing plc and hmi code. How do I search the HMI in Factory View Studio to find if and where a plc tag is used? As there doesn't seem to be a search tool at least that I could find. Thanks, Wulfgar [/INST] If you are using FactoryTalk View Studio v5, then you may use the Project Documenter, a stand alone utility that provides detailed information on HMI projects in Factory Talk View SE applications (both Network and Local) and Factory Talk View ME applications.The utility allows a user to view, export and print the content of the HMI project components including the tag cross reference information associated with each component as well as the VBA code associated with the graphic displays. See Aid 46928 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks for the quick response fuzzy That looks like a lot of work just to find where a tag is used. What's wrong with Rockwell that they cannot just include a simple search or cross reference in Studio? I just need a ctrl+F with an option to search current screen or all screens. Agree.... :smileysad: There is another way to find where a tag is used with the Object Explorer.This procedure only works in a single display, so you need to open each of them to search...:smileysad:To open the Object Explorer, open a graphic and go to the View menu-> Object Explorer. From here, click the Highlighting On check box and then the Settings button. In the dialog that appears next, check the By Tag checkbox and select the tag you are looking for in the drop-down list box. This will highlight any object that references this tag. For easy editing, you can right-click on the object in the Object Explorer instead of trying to find it in the graphic, allowing you to access the properties of that object. If the By Tag checkbox is greyed out, this graphic may not have any tags associated with it. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I downloaded the Project Documenter that all went well. When I tried to run it it opened to select an application, but none were there, and there is no browse button? My projects are where they should be. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\RSView Enterprise\SE\HMI Projects. There are projects there, and I have Version 5.0 \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to use EQU to compare strings? What format do you use to compare a string tag to a constant string in RSLogix? I keep getting an error for reference tag not found when I use a constant string value in my EQU block. [/INST] Are you using RSLogix 5000 ? Are you using two String type tags in your EQU sources ? May you please post a screenshot of your instruction ? The more infos you post the more help you may expect to receive... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic I am using RSLogix 5000. I just loaded a tag with my constant string value that I wanted to compare. So it worked that way. Shaylaw, Yes, RSLogix 5000 does not support literal string constants. Any time you want an instruction to act on a string, you must use a STRING tag. Remember that if you are dealing with very short (or very long) strings, you can add your own string type(s) with a maximum length other than 82 characters. In the Controller Organizer, scroll down to Data Types, right-click on Strings and select New String Type.... You can create a string type with a maximum length of from 1 to 65535 characters. I've used shorter ones (say, 8 characters) quite a bit so I don't use up 80+ bytes to store a units-of-measure thing like ft, sec, SCFM, etc. Just more info for better apps...Dale, W8ABZ \n </s>

<s>[INST] Use of a 1756-M02AE Has anyone ever used a 1756-M02AE servo card in a ControlLogix system driving a hydraulic proportional valve? If so, how well did it work, how stable was the system? [/INST] Have a look at this link(another forum ...) :smileymad: http://forums.mrplc.com/lofiversion/index.php/t7679.html - fuzzy logic Thanks for the llink fuzzy logic. The posts there did help me decide what I want to do in this system. \n </s>

<s>[INST] 8 way Analogue input card problem (1746-NI8) I have an existing installation with a 4-slot chassis housing a 5/03 CPU series C with 16k mem, in slot 3 I have a 1746-NI8 8-way analogue input card, all the inputs are set to 4-20mA inputs, all the inputs are working fine apart from the last three (I:3.5,I:3.6 and I:3.7), these last three are reading 0 all the time, I have had the processor replaced and the input card, the only thing left is the rack, could this be causing the problem or am I missing something silly?Any help would be appriciated. [/INST] Nutty, just some considerations to analyze better the issue: Obviously the channel are enabled...?! :smileysurprised:You may verify this reading the channel status... attached an image from Manual with status words explained..Then, the settings correspond to the device connected... ?! After double check of the above, did you try to swap, if possible, a device connected on a working channel connecting it to a non-working channel to see what happens ? Did you configure the module with RS500 Configuration Mask or via ladder logic? - fuzzy logic Fuzzy logic, thanks for the quick responce,I'm a bit sketchy with the Allen Bradley's, as far as I can tell the channel is enabled, and the setting are all correct as the working inputs, I have tried a working input in the non-working channel, and the non-working channel still read 0, I have also put the device from the non-working channel into a working channel and had the correct reading. As for the configuration, it has been carried out using ladder, the whole machine came from the manufacturer quite some time ago, it has been installed in Ireland and apparently the input never worked, we have now taken over the site and I have been sent into try and fix the problem, obviously the machine is now out of warrenty.Nutty Nutty, if you want, I may try to have a look inside your ladder program... I have sent you a Private Message here in the Forum with my mail address... send me your PLC program.... - fuzzy logic Nutty, I've found your problem... :smileyvery-happy: SOLUTION: You have to Enable your last three channels, the instruction that do this is in Ladder 2 rung 2, value to use to Fill the Output words should be the same as the one in rung 1. Attached a screenshot that may clarify... Hope this helps... Let me know in the forum... - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, Nice one :smileyhappy:, I'm back on site next month so will give it a try and let you know, but looking at that I'm confident you've sorted it.Cheers again.Nutty Thanks Nutty for the feedback you've given and you'll give next month... this is the right use of the forum...I'm afraid not all the users do the same... :smileysad: , but doesn't matter, I've been glad to help you. :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Laptop to MicroLogix 1500 communication I am trying to connect to a MicroLogix 1500 plc from RSLinxLite v 2.41.00. I am using a 1761 CBL PM02 Series 2 cable. I have reset the 1500 to default communications and followed the instructions in answer 9799 The Basics for Configuring a RS232 DF1 Driver and Going Online with RSLogix 500. I have tried auto-configure, manual configure but no success. What am I missing? [/INST] Do you get an error message during Auto-Configure ? Which one ? Be sure that your PC selected COM port is not used by other devices... If instead auto-configuration comes with Successfull! message, which is the problem you have ? Are you using an USB to RS-232 adapter or are you using a *true* RS-232 port ? USB converters do not always work.... - fuzzy logic The error message is Failed to find baud and parity! Check all cables and switch settings! The serial port is a genuine serial port Do the any of the other settings ( error checking, full/half duplex etc) have to be correct for auto configure to work? Does the processor have to be in porgram mode? Hmmm... are you sure to have defaulting serial port of Micrologix ?The DCOMM led in ON ? It should be, if defaulting to DF1.... The only setting you need to Auto-Configure is the selection of the serial port of your PC...Again...be sure it is not already used (for example other drivers, like RSLinx Enterprise for FactoryTalk View), is active and works.... The processor doesn't need to be in Prog Mode. - fuzzy logic Yes the DCOMM light comes on when I press the COMMS button. The other comms light is not flashing. The laptop had been used previously to communicate to an SLC500 using a 1747-PIC converter. I deleted this driver from RSLinx. I did notice that the serial port itself shows its driver as AB PIC/AIC + Port (Com3) rather than the Microsoft standard serial driver. I did try removing the AB driver and putting the standard one on but it seemed to make things worse. I think that serial port is *busy* due to this problem.... after removing the PIC driver from RSLinx, try the following: Access Windows Control Panel > Device Manager > Ports: Comm and LPT and uninstall the com port assigned to the pic and reboot. Check if the Com port in Windows Control Panel comes as a *normal* serial port after reboot, then try the Autoconfigure again.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I'll try what you suggest tomorrow when I am next on site and let you know. Any new about your test ? :smileyhappy: Thanks,- fuzzy logic The PIC driver is notorious for grabbing the serial port and not letting go even when the driver is deleted. I find it good practice to reboot after using and then deleting the PIC driver in Linx. Fuzzy Logic's reboot should sort it. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Inview display numbers with decimal point I have a INVIEW display 2076-p22r and Iam trying to get it to display numbers with decimal points in them. What I have tried is to break up my number into 2 different variable inputs and just put a period between them. Which works fine until I get a variable like 06 and then the inview wont display the 06 it just displays 6. Any Ideas? [/INST] Hi mommy.... try to see if Aid 24006 could help on that... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] plc 5/20 need help hi fellowsin 1995 the control of turbine develop in plc5/20.i only know that c drive have a folder IPDS AND RUN BY ABMENU COMMAND.NOW I NEED THAT SOFTWARE F TRAIL VERSION FOR STUDYING AND PRACTICE OR MAY BE PURCHASE THROUH OUR COMPANY FOR UPLOAD AND DOWNLOAD THE LADDER IN TO AND FROM THE PLC.PLEASE HELP ME WHER I FOUND OR WHAT IS THE VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE? RSLOGIX 5 OR ETC?CAN I INSTALL IT ON WINDOWS XP IF AVAILABLE?THANKS [/INST] You may use RSLogix5 (9324-RL5300ENE) to program your PLC5/20; it runs also un XP os. Folder named IPDS is for old 6200-PLC5 software (9323PLC5) that I think is no more available... I think you may download the latest version (5.32.04) if you have the original one and a Tech Connect contract. Aid 5584 gives some infos on how to convert the old project to RSLogix5. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic thanks for helpcan u define that with rs logix 5 can i communicate with the plc online and edit the variables like rslogix5000?thanks There are some differances between what you can do online in a CLX and a PLC5... With RSlogix 5 you can't create new Ladder Files or new Data Files... anyway, you can edit and modify the existing rungs and variables in online mode when PLC is in Run mode. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic hirslink required for online communication? if yes, which version supports with rs logix 5?any body knows the link where i download rslogix 5 demo version?thanks Also with RSlogix5 you need to use RSlinx Classic to go online with your processor.A good choice is to keep your RSLogix5 and RSLinx to the same CPR number, anyway you may verify in the release notes of your version if there are particular restrictions about the minimum version of RSLinx to be used.... also consider that a copy of RSLinx in included in RSLogix 5 installation package...As a demo version you may request your Rockwell representative to prepare a temporary Activation software in order to use it to test. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Language Support I have set up the language Configuration Editor to allow my aplication to display both English and Spanish.Then I exported translated and imported the text strings.When I test the application it gives me back a warningLanguageSwitchButton2. A language switch was attempted to 'Spanish (Mexico), es-MX' which is not supported by the application.How do I get my application to support other Languages? [/INST] The first thing that comes to mind is that there are multiple Spanish language settings possible. Your button looks like it is changing to Spanish (Mexico) es-MX but your application may be configured for a different dialect of Spanish (ie, Spanish (Traditional) es-ES). As far as Windows (and therefore Machine Edition) is concerned, different dialects of a language are completely different languages. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Factory Talk View SE unamed file has bad format after project is restored Hello, Here is my situation. I have a Factory Talk SE distributed application that I devloped on my development PC. I manually copied the project to my Server, and on the sever I had made several changes to the project. Then using the HMI Backup Restore Utility, I created a backup of the project, and restored it on my development machine. Now, when I attempted to open one of the display graphics I get the message Unamed File has bad format. However, my HMI Tag database, and global object graphics open fine. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. [/INST] Take a look to Aid 54627 and solution in Aid 55416...it seems related to your issue.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks! Not sure how I overlooked that one! The sever machine had newer patches than my development machine. Updated the development machine, and problem solved. Wow, I'm glad that is solved ! :smileyhappy: Regards, - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView activations and ghosting I have five PC's running the same RSView32 application, each with FactoryTalk activation. I would like to ghost one of them to use for emergency restoration in case of hard drive failure on any of the five. The activations are node-locked using the ethernet card. If I restore from the ghost image to a new drive, will RSView run normally? I read a presentation that said that activation should be removed before ghosting, but I would like to have the simplest procedure possible for emergency restoration. [/INST] Since the *.LIC files were generated using the NIC card, you can leave them in place on the Ghost image and RSView32 will run correctly when the Ghost image is restored on that machine. You'll need to create a unique Ghost image for each PC and only restore it to that PC. As an alternative, you could copy the *.LIC files for all of the computers onto one, then create a Ghost file that could be loaded onto any of the PCs as long as they still had one of the NIC cards used to generate one of the *.LIC files. Thanks for the info. If I follow your alternative with all *.LIC files in the ghost image, then restore from the ghost, would I need to delete the extraneous *.LIC files after restoring? Or will FactoryTalk examine all of them and only use the *.LIC that corresponds to the NIC in that PC? I'm fairly sure that FT Activation will ignore *.LIC files that do not correspond to hardware IDs that are present on that computer. I've had *.LIC files from other computers in my Activations folder and they did not seem to interfere with my activations. I'd call RA Tech Support to be certain, or just do a simple test by copying *.LIC files from the other computers onto one of them. Keep a paper list of MAC IDs, but it can't hurt to move the *.LIC files around. They're just text. \n </s>

<s>[INST] SMC-3 series b: compressor is pulsing i have a switch cabinet for a heat pump with two compressors, I want to test it with a smaller compressor, but the smc-3 is pulsing the compressor for ca 1 minute befor continuous operation. what can I do that the start is not pulsing? using a zh21ke-tfd-524 compressor with:LRA: 27-33I-Block: 35I-oper: 7 smc-3 setting: FLA :20on-Dip: 2,3,5,11,15,16 [/INST] Try to take a look to Aid 40356... also this other thread if applicable... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] PowerFlex 40 trips GFCI I have a 120v PowerFlex 40 that trips a GFCI when you press the start funtion. Works fine when on a non GFCI circuit. Whats causing the GFCI to trip? [/INST] This is quite normal, and usually it happens due to filtering...the filter works by filtering the noise down to earth which would cause the GFCI to trip. Follow the instructions in the User Manual, page 1-7, and use a Type B RCD Also take a look to the following technotes: Aid 40028 - Aid 40632 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks, I looked at the 1492-RCD devices. Looks like they only have 230 volt. No 120v. Yes, unfortunately the RCD from RA are only to be used in a 230/400 Vac range. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Logix 5000 UDT examples Hi, I have my own limited UDT' library but am interested in finding some developed by others / site standards etc to see if I can improve on mine or simply plagiarise someone elses that is well developed/tested. Probably looking for device related items like valves/solenoid and pumps/motor etc. Appreciate your feedback. [/INST] 69FIREBIRD, There are some motor and valve Add-On Instructions (AOIs, for Version 16 or later of RSLogix 5000) in the PlantPAx Process Objects library. Version 1.0 of the library is posted on the KnowledgeBase (answer ID = 62682). It was announced that version 1.1 of the library is imminent, but the stuff that's in the 1.0 version should give you what you need. These AOIs include subordinate (contained) AOIs for Alarms and Mode. Instructions are there for Motor, 2-speed Motor, Reversing Motor, Hand-Operated Motor (monitor only), Solenoid Operated Valve, Motor Operated Valve, Hand-Operated Valve, Variable Speed Drive, Analog Input, Analog Output (manual loading station for you process guys as old as I am), Discrete Input, etc., plus some instructions for Permissives, Interlocks, Restart Inhibit, etc., etc. The valves and motors have optional feedback checking and other features too numerous to detail here. The instructions are not locked down, so you can see not only the data layout (the Parameters table is what you would use to model your UDT), but the code, Local Tags (internal data), etc. There's also a Reference Manual for each instrcution which shows how to configure it and what the faceplates (SE 5.0 or later) look like. Maybe you can use the library as-is (it's supported by Tech Support if you don't modify it), or steal from (I mean leverage) the designs for your own UDTs and code or AOIs. Good Luck! Dale, W8ABZ (You can call me 62CORVAIR. I have my grandmother's Monza 4-door, 51,000 original miles...) \n </s>

<s>[INST] Display text for a combination of set bits? I have a variable that has a bit set for each of several states, and each state can be on at the same time. I want to display text for the states that are on, such as state1, state5, state10. Since FactoryTalk expressions do not seem to support variables, I don't see a convenient way to do this. (I wanted to check each bit in turn, appending text to the result if the bit was set.) What would you recommend? Thanks, Frank [/INST] When you say variable that has bits set, what kind of variable is it? (where is it coming from?) If it's a DINT from ControlLogix, you can look at each individual bit by referencing it Variable.0, Variable.1, etc. If you are looking to construct a string of text based on bits -- you didn't say if you are using View SE or View ME -- in View SE, you could assemble your string using VBA and display as Text. If it were me, I'd probably provide a diagnostics display that shows all possible states and just lights up the active states when their bits are set. Operators can that states without having to read them. It seems more user-friendly than a string of text, but that's without knowing your application. Yes, it is a DINT from a CompactLogix. And I am using View ME. If I still need to construct the string, what do you recommend? (I might be able to do this with expressions, but they are limited to 999 characters.) Regards, Frank Here's how I'd probably do it. I've only used SE but I expect it this would work in ME as well. First, create a numeric display and tie it to your DINT. Open the property pannel and set the ExposeToVBA property to VBA Control. Create a text object and set it to VBA Control as well. Put the following code in the Change event of the numeric display. (Make sure to change any references to NumericDisplay1 and Text1 below to whatever your objects are actually named.) Private Sub NumericDisplay1_Change() Dim s As String Dim n As Integer s = For n = 0 To 31 If (NumericDisplay1.Value And (2 ^ n)) > 0 Then If Len(s) > 0 Then s = s & , s = s & State & n End If Next Text1.Caption = s End SubThe And in the first IF statement works as a bitwise so we can check if each bit is on. The numeric display can be set invisible. Hey Tavmaster-T, just a note.... unfortunately View ME cannot expose objects to VBA, it has NOT vba at all :smileysad: - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, thanks for the correction. FrankS, sorry, my VBA solution won't work. I guess the best thing to do would be an expression with a series of Switch statements or something like that. If that expression is too large to fit in the 999 chars then you should be able to split it into two separate text objects. In SE you can reference the value of one object in the expression of another object. If that works in ME then you can concatenate the values from the two into one for display and make the original two invisible. \n </s>

<s>[INST] SLC Remote I/O Scanner Capabilities I am currently looking at replacing a couple (3) of existing Square D PLCs with one SLC processor. On my I/O configuration I am wanting to put 7 Remote I/O scanner modules in the main rack to. My question is it ok & practical to put 7 RIO scanners on a SLC processor? Scanners 1-6 with approximately 500 discrete I/O each (~ total of 3000) Scanner 7 with approximately 600 discrete I/O For a combined total of approximately 3600 discrete remote I/O And if so are ther any known pitfalls to watch out for. [/INST] It depends on how many other I/O modules you need to install inside Local chassis... maximum number of words of Input and Ouput in SLC is 256 each, that means 4096 I + 4096 O Every scanner -SN can have a maximum of 32 In + 32 out words assigned, then 256 max / 32 = 8 max -SN module in a system, leaving no other space for I/O. So, the answer is: yes, you may have 7 -SN module in your configuration, but you have to consider you have only 32 Input and 32 Output words left. Hope that helps...- fuzzy logic How does complementary addressing work on Remote I/O and would there be any benefit in minimizing rack requirements? Is each RIO cable drop/node considered as a logical rack? To a RIO adapter (*node*) you may assign more than one logical rack, depending by the addressing mode you'll use (and also by the adapter type you'll use). Complementary addressing could be useful to *save* addressing space, but it needs some considerations.I suggest to read the -SN User Manual to have an idea of its configuration and use. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Firmware V17 for L55 Does anyone know if V17 firmware will become available for the L55 processor? [/INST] Removal of ControlLogix L55 and FlexLogix L34 Controllers from RSLogix 5000 V17The last version of firmware for the L55 and L34 controllers was V16 –With V17, the firmware would no longer fit within the L34 and L55 controllers \n </s>

<s>[INST] Factory Talk Local Security Hi, I have an ME application PV+ what contain over 40 users. What is the right way of providing a copy to the customer of the application so he can then manage the users in the future. ME uses local Factory talk, so how can I manage users accounts on PV+ from a central location. Is it possible ? Can I install Factory Talk Services on a computer on the nextwork and have the PV+ validate the users from one computer. The customer is going to have a total of 6 pv+ so I am trying to see the best way to manage users and too give them a backup of the app with all the users. If I export my factory talk settings it will be no good right since he may have other configuration on his computer. Thanks [/INST] perhaps, it is the best way to backup the system folder of FactoryTalk Local directory .. Since the users are stored in the computer's FT Directory and get lost when moving the project from computer to computer, I recommend using v3.x users and migrating them to v4/v5 tab before downloading. The v3.x users tab is stored in the project, so it will remain intact when moving the project around from computer to computer. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Activation Key / Security Methods What security options are available when it comes to protecting the keys? Ideally, i'm not concerned with those you want to 'use' the keys, but would like to maintain control of those who can 'borrow' them. Does Rockwell provide any documentation on this, or are there any users out there with ideas on how this could be done? Thanks [/INST] Take a look to Aid 41573... it explains how to Include or Exclude Licenses from Being Borrowed See also Aid 35376... Hope that helps.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RS View ME Is there any way to save,restore a control list selector (any kind of list selector) selected object along with other objects in a recipe plus.Im using RSView ME 5.0 and Logix 5000 .Please Help. [/INST] If I have correctly understand your needs.... YES. I mean you can save a Control List Value inside a Recipe... just create a new ingredient for it, and specify the Value Tag of your selector in the Tag Set of your recipe,so that when you'll download a saved recipe , you will overwrite the actual value/position in the Control List. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Yes ..u got it...exactly. But still the problem is, when i restore a recipe it will not change the control list position (since it is not writing to the tag before download)It changes only after download.so there is no chance to check this before download. after download my machine will start immediatly on the downloaded recipe. Thanks a lot for ur such a quick replay.. or can u suggest me a solution for recipe control based on logix ..means using controller memory for recipe A recipe control using the controller memory could be achieved by the means of UDTs... I mean, you may define a new Data Type with your ingredients, after that you have to create an array using this new Data Type(the length is the number of recipes you need); then you have to create the logic to Save, Restore, Download and Upload your recipes. Obviously this is just the main structure of what you may create, and usually you have to complete the logic considering all what your operator needs. Following a screenshot of a basic recipe made in controller....for sure also other methods are possible solutions, just this is an example...:smileytongue: The Save operation brings the new data prepared by operator and saves them inside an element of the Recipe array in the PLC specified by the operator. The Restore operation brings data saved in a recipe array element in the controller and copy it to the HMI current values. Then you have to prepare the logic to Download the Current Values to your tags, and also to Upload your application tags to the Setup Values, from where you may then save to a new array element in the controller. As you can see there is the needs to add more controls to that example, just I want to point the fact that with these kind of recipes, you have the possibility to manage the Control Lists as needed, before download new values. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic thanks for ur great contribution.. I didn't get any way to incorporate a listbox entry in a native recipe object...Im going for the second option..recipe based in controller.... \n </s>

<s>[INST] testing for an open display after an event in VBA Hello all, thank you in advance for your help. I am passing parameter files to a pop-up panel(display1), but using using the invoke object.caption method to update the headers and units as the calls are made. I then have the OPTION to call a second pop-up panel(display2) from it if they choose to AND they have security priviledges(visibility on a button calling the second display). I want the ability to call display1 that calls display2 (if selected OR security priviledges permit), then if I call display1 again with different references from a different click(), I want to close display2 first; if it is open. Using the LoadedDisplays method of Application as a test causes VBA to halt if display2 has not been loaded, instead of just evaluating false and continuing. The easy solution is to just issue an abort display2 command every time I make a call to display1 and live with the error if display2 wasn't selected during the session with display1. I prefer to do the test and keep the event logs as red-free as possible. I have attempted to do all of this from a single display using width commands of various types, but couldn't find a way to get access to the KeepScrollBarsVisible property in VBA to turn off the scroll bars. This would have been the optimal solution. If someone could help me with either the syntax for the loaded display test or the scroll bars, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thanks again, [/INST] I've gotten in the habit of avoiding doing anything with LoadedDisplays if all I want to do is display a graphic. I've had success using ExecuteCommand Display MyGraphic. I can't tell you why your VBA is locking up, but maybe an alternate approach would avoid whatever problem you are seeing. Hope this helps. Try the following VBA code. I just typed this out manually without testing, so there maybe some syntax errors, but this logic should close Display2 without errors. Dim nCnt as integer, szDisplay2 as string, bFound as boolean szDisplay2 = display2 bFound = False nCnt = 1 do while nCnt <= Application.LoadedDisplays.Count and NOT bFound if application.loadeddisplays(nCnt).Name = szDisplay2 then Application.ExecuteCommand (Abort & szDisplay2) bFound = True end if nCnt = nCnt + 1 loop \n </s>

<s>[INST] Aftermarket Graphics Library for FactoryTalk Hello, I’m looking for an aftermarket graphics library that can be used with FactoryTalk. I have looked around the web for one and did find Symbol Factory, but is there any other options out there? [/INST] google images :) I know Rockwell is working on getting Symbol Factory objects merged into View SE and ME so they can be fully animated. But that won't help you now. On the samplecode side, the View SE InstantFizz application graphics are posted for version 5.0. \n </s>