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<s>[INST] Direct Driver Someone knows how Direct Driver works?? [/INST] Assuming you're asking about RSView32....take a look to the User Guide, chapter 2 contains useful infos for you... :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Slow communication between panel view plus 1500 and PLC 5/40 c My system has got one panelview Plus 1500 and PLC 5/40 c, communicating in serial DF1.I have fast changing IOs like sheet counter photo sensor . But these tags are updated much slower in PV.Tag update rate for all screens are kept minimum 0.05 second.and im using direct tag referencing.Baud rate for the DF1 is 19.2k [/INST] sumesh, which is the View ME version you're using?Have you applied all the available patches to your system?Have you downloaded the latest firmware to PVP ? After that, take in consideration that serial DF1 is not the best way to get fast responses... also consider that sometimes keeping the tag update rate to the minimum, gives worst results, due to the fact that you order to the PVP to update all the tags in that screen in that time... Try to optimize your displays, for example pointing to tags that are in an array instead of around in the PLC memory (if you don't have already done it :smileywink: ) Also have a look to the KB in the link: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=36745 - fuzzy logic Everything Fussy suggests above is good information and correct.And sometimes the answer is in the question. This being RS232 protocol, therefore a two state system so baud rate in this case is equal to the bit rate. From memory (maybe wrong) a character for DF1 protocol is 11 bits (8,+ 1 start, 1 parity 1 stop). So number of characters per second is 19200/11 = 1745 characters per second. Lets say all your tags are in one data file and are integer N7. So lets look at one optimized packet of 100 (default optimization), plus some start of message and end of message and ACK and NAK. Lets guess (again without getting the DF1 protocol manual out). 120 characters. So approximately 1745/120 = 14.5 packets per second (or about 1450 tags per second). So in 0.05 seconds about 72 tags. So if you have more than 72 tags (approximately) you are not going to update at 0.05 of a second. As in life - just becasue you ask - does not mean you get. Yorkshire Man is right on a very important concept. Whenever anyone talks about speed issues on a network such as update rates. We need to go back to our wire-time calculations.In addition to if you are pulling more then 72 characters, another thing since you compared the update rate to the IO, is how fast is your IO update rate. Because nearly every high speed counter I have come acrossed has speed of 32Khz or more in which case no HMI in this world will keep up with. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Is It Possible to Disable Touch Animation on an RSView32 Object? Hello all - I am really scratching my head here... I can't seem to find a way to dynamically enable/disable the touch animation for objects in RSView32. Am I missing something here? The only way I see to do it is by creating 2 of the same objects (1 with Touch animation, the other without) with Visibility animation to toggle which one should be displayed. [/INST] I think a solution could be to use an If-Then expression in the Touch Animation - Press action field... IF tag1 = 2 THEN Display TrendPage ELSE dummy_tag = 0 Using the above expression, the action for Touch Animation Press( i.e. display of a page) become active only if your condition (i.e. tag1 = 2) is true; otherwise, the dummy tag (unused) is reset; this last operation is needed because ELSE requires a command.... Hope this helps.... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Hi fuzzy - thanks again for the response. I tried the following syntax in a test for the Touch animation: if DisableTag = 0 TouchTag = 1 else DummyTag = 1 I also tried the following: if DisableTag = 0 Set TouchTag 1 else Set DummyTag 1 and the same 2, both with then following the 1st part of the if, but no luck (I get errors in the Event Log each time). Am I missing something obvious here? Both expressions seems correct (as below indicated).... if DisableTag = 0 then TouchTag = 1 else DummyTag = 1if DisableTag = 0 then Set TouchTag 1 else Set DummyTag 1 May you please post the errors do you get ? - fuzzy logic Hey fuzzy - thanks for hanging in there with me... Here is the error I am receiving: Command or Macro if DisableTag = 1 then TouchTag = 1 else DummyTag = 1 is unknown. I tried with a double equals in the comparison and received the same error: Command or Macro if DisableTag == 1 then TouchTag = 1 else DummyTag = 1 is unknown. Really I'm trying these expression on RSViewSE... strange thing you have because the animation should work the same for both software... In RSViewSE also I need to add endif statement at the end of the expression... may you try this also ? if DisableTag = 0 then TouchTag = 1 else DummyTag = 1 endif - fuzzy logic Thanks for the suggestion - same result however :(... Based on the RSView32 User's Guide - it looks like if-then-else is supported in expressions, but there are no real examples provided of proper syntax. mmmhhh...:smileysad: Maybe the syntax in RSView32 is different in this case from RSViewSE... I will try during the day with RSView32 and let you know... - fuzzy logic pittpanther, here the syntax that works (tested with RSView32 v7.40) :smileyvery-happy: & TouchTag = If DisableTag == 0 Then 1 Else 0 So that TouchTag becomes true (1) when you *press* the object and DisableTag is false (0); otherwise TouchTag is reset to (0). Hope this works for you....:smileywink: Let me know... - fuzzy logic Excellent! Thanks a million fuzzy. Based on the RSView User's Guide, I had tried a similar syntax - but obviously not quite right. Thanks again! \n </s>

<s>[INST] Storage memory of Panel View Component I need know internal storage memory of Panel View Component [/INST] PanelView Component models currently have 64 MB of memory To see the memory usage, enter configuration mode on the terminal. Select the System Information option. Scroll through the information to locate memory Usage. On some terminals, click the More button to see Memory Usage. See User Manual starting at page 47. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] help me with my project please!!!! hi i`m having a problem with a point I/O module, i can`t find the way to configure this thing =S... i`m using a module 1734-IT2I that`s a thermocuple module...i was reading that i have to configure the adapter as alisten only device but i did it and the problem gets bigger because i`m using others modules (1734-IB8 and 1734-OB8) and they all fail when i do that...if somebody can help me i`ll be grateful [/INST] You must have mis-understood the directions. The owner controller should use a Data connection to the module. You only create a listen only connection if you have a second (or third or fourth) controller that needs to simultaneously listen to the data from that module. The discrete modules (IB8 and OB8) can be part of a Rack Optimized connection or can have their own Data connections. A Thermocouple module cannot be part of a Rack Optimized connection and must have its own Data connection. ok, let`s see if i get it... you mean that a have to create the listen only conection into the controler too??? because in my project i`m usin a L23E QBFC1 controler, two points I/O (one with 4 discretes modules and a thermocuple module; and the other has 4 discretes modules and 2 thermocuple modules...) and i`m using a power flex drive and two panel view plus 600... can you send me a video or a manual to see what i have to do or how ??? if you can do it today i`ll be gratefull... this is my e-mail [email protected]... You haven't to create a listen only connection here.... it is not needed for your configuration :smileysurprised: Ken has already pointed you in the right direction... Try to take a look to the Quick Start and User Manual ,you may find useful infos and the needed steps to configure all your devices... see also the Adapter User Manual - chapter 5 in particular for a configuration with a mix of Direct and Rack Optimized connections like you have. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic It is best when you are using the smallest CompactLogix controllers to be sure you understand their communication capacities. It sounds to me like you will have six I/O connections over EtherNet/IP. This is within the capacity of the small CompactLogix controllers. 1734-AENT Rack Optimized connection with 4 discrete modules1734-IT2I Thermocouple Module Connection1734-AENT Rack Optimized connection with 4 discrete modules1734-IT2I Thermocouple Module Connection1734-IT2I Thermocouple Module ConnectionPowerFlex drive with 22-COMM-E or 20-COMM-E The EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix 5000 Control Systems user manual is a very good primer on the configuration of EtherNet/IP devices with Logix controllers. Two PV+ terminals is OK as well; just don't set the display update rates faster than 250 milliseconds and the controller should be fine. Attached is an example of the I/O configuration. Remember to set up the POINT chassis size to be 1+ the number of attached modules (the -AENT adapter itself takes up Slot 0.) I have assumed two IB8 and two OB8 modules; you will of course adjust this to the correct value. THANK YOU MY FRIEND... IF YOU WERE HERE IN VENEZUELA I SWEAR THAT I WOULD PAY FOR ALL YOUR BEERS TILL YOU GET COMPLETELY DRUNK AND IF YOU DRINK I TRY TO FIND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL FOR YOU HAHAHAHAHA =) SORRY I`M JOCKING :smileyvery-happy: THANK YOU VERY MUCH... AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY... \n </s>

<s>[INST] powerflex 4 no ouput voltage even with numbers on the keypad (100V) HiAfter a ground fault on the motor, the drive looks OK and I see voltage on the keypad (ex. 100V output) when motor button is activated but there's no voltage output at the drive and motor. [/INST] Maybe for some strange reasons it is not in a fault state, but I think it is damaged... :smileysad: If it indicates it is running and you may see some output frequency over the display, the motor should obviously run if properly connected... so if the motor stay stopped, drive is damaged. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Ultra 3000 homing problem I'm using Ultra 3000i to control a motor bewteen normal count positions 0 and 100000. I have a homing sensor at position 0 and a negative overtravel sensor at position -10000. During a normal homing sequence, the motor will go backwards till it meets the homing sensor, stop and go forward 1000 counts, which is position zero. If the homing sensor is out of order, the homing sequence will cause the motor to pass the homing sensor and move to the negative overtravel sensor. Now comes the problem: Here the motor will for no particular reason change direction and go forward until someone stops it. So activating a negative overtravel while homing seems to make the motor do a movement I didn't tell it to. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks, Tommy. [/INST] Try to take a look to the following technote: Aid 47722 There are all the cases of Homing and overtravel, and your situations seems to occur sometimes as a known behavior... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Compaclogix L32 When we get brand new this plc and connect the straight/cross cable between the plc and pc, should the lnk light get on or not? Because there is no link light and we donot get the mac address in bootp utility. Is it necessary to go thru first serial port to configure? ragni [/INST] Normally, the LNK led should be on when a powered Ethernet device is connected to the PLC port... direct connection from the PC to the PLC should be realized using a cross Ethernet cable.Check the cable, and, most important, verify your PC has a valid IP address assigned (Static) maybe it is configured to get IP address from a DHCP server.... It is not necessary to go through serial port to download the firmware, if the PLC is new out-of-the-box, BOOTP and then Ethernet/IP communication is the best choice to download the firmware.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic When I connected plc port to pc thru cross cable there is no lnk light but however when i connect thru switch with straight, the lnk light comes on. In that case, bootp will work only when it connected thru switch. Is that so ? Another confusing thing is that if the program is in logix 16.0 version then the plc has to be in 16.0 firmware or 17.0 version also will work as it is supposed to be higher version. When you say firmware for plc, does it refers to logix version or something else. Normally it will work with just a direct cross cable between CompactLogix and computer. I should verify your static address of the computer. The version of the program AND the firmware version of the controller MUST be the same. If the major revision does not match, you won't be able to download the program. \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1769 ASCII Module Can anyone offer any advice or even some sample code for programming the 1769 ASCII Module fitted to a Compact Logix L32E. I have no knowledge of this item and basically struggling to communicate with my remote batching unit. All I need to do is send on batch quantity out to this unit. If any sample code is available please send to [email protected] Many thanks [/INST] I'm sending you some examples by mail.... :smileyhappy: Let me know when received.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Frank, my suggestion is to use an example like the one in Aid 32056 to test your communication. Create a new RS5000 application and use the example logic to test the ASCII communication using your PC and Hyperterminal. (Aid 48429 has example on Hyperterminal use, it is related to the serial port of the controller, but anyway should be a guideline for you)The Ladder file called Output is used to send the string out the serial ASCII port to hyperterminal. Destination of the data is starting from output word 8 of your ASCII module... see User Manual page 3-2 to understand this output image. After you have this done, you may better understand how it works and use this knowledge to complete your application. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] I/O Led Status I want to extract the LED status from my IO and comms modules. Can anyone help me with the code to do this? The GSV instruction only returns the Controller's status [/INST] Sambo,i think i got a solution.Go thru this. First, create a an Integer tag.In ladder, create a GSV instruction; set the CLASS to MODULE and the ATTRIBUTE NAME to LEDStatus.LEDStatus specifies the current state of the I/O LED on the front of the controller.Note: You do not enter an object name with this attribute because this attribute applies to the entire collection of modules.LEDStatusMeaning (LED color)0LED off: No MODULE objects are configured for the controller (there are no modules in the I/O Configuration section of the controller organizer).1Flashing red: None of the MODULE objects are Running.2Flashing green: At least one MODULE object is not Running.3Solid green: All the Module objects are Running. Hope this helps.:smileywink: The solution you describe is only for the controller. It does not return individual I/O module LED statusses. There used to be, actually still are a knowledgebase article blocked and accessible only to customers with a support contract, which describes how it is done. As Sambo indicates, this GSV instruction using MODULE object is only related to the Controller Leds... :smileysurprised:For the other modules, like I/O and comms, there are different possibilities...but is quite complicated :smileysad:The more easy way is to use GSV to get EntryStatus, also in the MODULE object... that really is not related to the Leds, but gives you the informations I guess you need (this is explained in the RS5000 online help, under GSV/SSV objects)Otherwise, to get the OK led status for your devices, you may use a CIP Generic message, as explained in Aid 26924. As this is a TechConnect reserved docs, maybe you can't access it...:smileysad: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] MSG in structured text file EN Bit stays true unless… When I program a MSG instruction even with one-shot logic the EN bit stay true after the DN bit is set. The Help file states that the EN bit will go false after the DN bit is set and the rung is false. My logic is no longer executing the MSG instruction like a false rung. The MSG successfully executes the instruction only on the first time. The Only way I have been able to get the EN bit to go false is to program a dummy rung in a Ladder file with a [AFI] instruction before a MSG instruction using the same Message Tags. [/INST] You don't need to use a one shot logic in front of a MSG instruction, this instruction is already in one shot mode ( when you can see at the right of an instruction EN, DN, it means one shot ).So you have to trigger this instruction to use many time ( like the DN of a timer .... ). The EN is not linked with the DN, it is just the image of the front of the MSG instruction. It means that if the conditions in front of the MSG box are ok you will have the EN =1. You will often find just below the MSG instruction :XIC MSG.DN or XIC MSG.ER then OTU MSG.ENYou can have your MSG instruction working all the time but take care about the network traffic ( sending all the time MSG is the best way to overload traffic ) Capple, following is the Structured Text I usually use to obtain continuous message execution... if not MSGST.en then msg (MSGST); elsif MSGST.dn then MSGST.en :=0 ; end_if; Obviously, MSGST is the Control Word... simply I check when .en and .dn are on, I force the .en to off so that the Message can restart... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Capple and all, One subtle thing to note, especially if you use add-on instructions. Not scanning a MSG(msgtag) in ST (like skipping it with if / else / etc.) is NOT the same thing as scanning it false. It is more like jumping over the instruction in LD with a JMP/LBL. There's no way in ST to scan an instruction false. With add-on instructions, there's an EnableIn parameter and an EnableInFalse routine. In Function Block, you can make an AOI scan the EnableInFalse logic by connecting something to EnableIn that is equal to 0. In Ladder Diagram, you make the AOI scan the EnableInFalse logic by scanning the instruction with the Rung-In condition be false (false rung). But in ST, there's no way to scan an AOI and get it to execute EnableInFalse. Man, I've learned a lot about how the built-in instructions work by reading the AOI manual!!! Important to remember this with file instructions, etc., anything that has a .EN bit. You have to turn off .EN and then scan the instruction -- it will act like a rung with a false-to-true transition. If you don't turn off .EN, the instruction only fires once -- then never sees another transition. Hope this helped! Dale, W8ABZ Dale, In those situations I'll manually unlatch the .EN bit immediately after executing the instruction and follow that with executing the same instruction who's .EN bit I unlatched so it sees that the .EN bit is off (scanning the twice in the same logical scan. This usually works well with file instructions.However, scanning an instruction twice in the same logical scan with instructions that utilize a 'Timing Mode' algorithm can be messy sometimes. Hey, Larry! The MSG is quite different from File instructions, so you do have to be careful and test it. A file instruction uses the .EN bit as a record of rung-in condition state, so you can clear it to force the instruction to see a false-to-true transition and execute. The problem with the MSG is the queue that's behind the scenes. (This is why you can make an array of CONTROL structures and execute them indirectly in ladder, but MESSAGE tags MUST be base tags.) In the early revs of RSLogix 5000, you could clear the .EN / .ST / .DN / .ER bits when you weren't supposed to and get the queue out of sync, then overflow it. It would start to have multiple initiations of the same MSG in the queue at the same time. That's why they made the change in a later rev. to prevent it. (Check out the release notes.) So test what you're doing with LOTS of messages on a slow path to make sure you don't trash the MSG queue. Some of the numbers related to the MSG queue are available via the RSLogix 5000 Task Montior Tool, which you may have installed (optionally) with RSLogix 5000. Look in the Start Menu / Programs / Rockwell Software / RSLogix 5000 Tools folder for it. Good Luck!Dale, W8ABZ \n </s>

<s>[INST] SLC 5/03 how to expand IO Hi Everybody, I'm pretty new with allen bradley and i have to expand an existing SLC 5/03 to have more I/O. I would like to have a remote IO if is it possible..... Can somebody explain me what i need to do that, software and hardware, and if is it possible some manual that explain all that.... Your help will be greatly appreciated Regards [/INST] Hi mlepine, You can add 1747-SN module in your SLCcpu rack and reconfigure it.then via add 1747-ASB module in your slave rack to expand your remote I/O.This is easy to meet your goal.In forum there are plenty of this case.you can refer to others case.and you can download about 1747-SN and 1747-ASB manual from www.Rockwellautomation.com.The manual explain all you want to know about expand remote I/O issue.hope this can help you!good luck! Thank for your answer...... Will i need any other software than RSlogix 500 to do that or i'm able to do it using current RSlogix and Rs linx lite software Regards RIO configuration doesn't require particular software... it can be realized using RSLogix 500 and some hardware settings. - fuzzy logic You should only use the 1747-SN if you already have other RIO protocol hardware at your site. It's an older technology. You should talk to your local representative about the current offerings using DeviceNet and Ethernet. These are more appropriate for a new installation. Hmmmm... really the Ethernet is not a choice using SLC-500, as it cannot be used to control I/O... :smileysurprised: So you may use, other than RIO, Devicenet as well as Controlnet... you will need in that case a software to configure the network (RSNetworx for DeviceNet or ControlNet) and some hardware to be able to connect from your PC. 1747-SDN - DeviceNet Scanner1747-SCNR - ControlNet Scanner Anyway, a complete overview of Network Communications for SLC-500 is inside the Selection Guide, starting at page 39. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Hi guys.... Thank for all those answer.... The only thing i want to di is to expand my existing rack... But according that there is no more room in my cabinet i have to place another one at a certain distance from the plc. So what will be the easiest way and affordable way to do that... I suppose is the RIO network using 1747-SN and an 1747-ASB...... I have a 5/03 plc and the only other thing i will need to connect is a panel view touch on that.... I'm waiting for your answer for the best tro do that Your help is very appreciated..... Regards Well, although the RIO is an *old* network, it seems to me the best choice for your application...it doesn't need particular software or interfaces to configure, and is quite easy to setup. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Using all 2048 bytes of memory on a 1784-PCIDS card When I use SoftLogix and place a PCIDS (DNET Scanner) card in the chassis, the sytem tells me that 500 bytes of In/Out space are available (roughly). However, if I use RSNetworx for DeviceNET, the input and output sizes are 1024 words each (or 2048 bytes). Why is there a discrepancy, and how do I get to use all 2048 bytes of in/out on the card? I understand that an external routine may be required to call a DLL to get the data, at least that's what I think needs to be done. [/INST] I've noticed this as well. I believe this is because Softlogix 5800 treats the PCIDS as a 1756-DNB module. Because it's emulating a Controllogix processor it's subject to the Controllogix' same limitations. If you wanted to be able to access all of the memory available in the PCIDS you would have to write your own application using I/O Linx SDK. Either that or use explicit messaging to read/write directly to the I/O image. That's a lot of data to be messaging though. Thanks, NetlinxNut, Do you (or anyone else viewing this thread) know of a readliy available DLL that already incorporates this functionality. You would think Rockwell would have created this as a means of getting the most out of the card. After all, they created the darn thing. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Torque Setting I have a Allen Bradley 1336F drive where I would like the drive to stop on high torque or current. At present the motor runs between 9.5 - 10 Amps so I would like it to stop at a setting of say 11.0 amps after a given time, is this possible? This is the first time I have used this make of drive so I could do with the help to create this please.Dave [/INST] Hi Dave, try to take a look to the User Manual, page 6-28 ... you may configure the Output relay either to At Current or At Torque as indicated.As far as I can remember, there isn't a way to have the Relay act with a delay. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Is the drive networked to a controller, so that the controller could read the torque current or output current and use its own timing capability to stop the drive ? \n </s>

<s>[INST] Logix 5000 ladder PID Try as I might I cannot get any better control than virtually on off.It gets to setpoint and ramps output to zero. By then it has overun.Same on the way down. I have tried many combinations with the P & I. [/INST] As you know, PID setup isn't an easy matter...sometimes it requires external softwares to tune up well.Anyway, usually a good point to start is inside Micrologix Instruction Manual (no, I'm not crazy, I know you're asking about RS5000 PID... :smileytongue: ).At chapter 19 (page 19-23) you may find out a PID tuning procedure that usually give you a good starting point, and some stability to your control loop.Be aware that parameters scaling could be different, take it just as a guide to the steps to make. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] I can't install the RSLogix 5000. I can't install the RSLogix5000 software. The system says unable to configure module types in the RSLogix 5000 Module Directory. Any Changes made to the system will now be reversed. Kindy help me. [/INST] It may become necessary to Uninstall ALL versions of RSLogix 5000. Select a complete uninstallation and remove all the module profiles and configuration when prompted. This includes third party AOPs as well.Delete Module Profile folders if found on hard drive.C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Module Profiles\...C:\Profile Files\RSLogix 5000 Module Profiles\...C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSLogix 5000\Module ProfilesDelete the Module Directory files, if remaining on hard drive.C:\Program Files\Common Files\Rockwell\ModuleDirectory.dllC:\Program Files\Common Files\Rockwell\ModuleDirectory.xmlReinstall RSLogix 5000 software. Technote referenced: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=38271 Hope this helps....:smileywink: go thru tech id 51432.cheers:smileyhappy: Yes Vikas, that is the right technote, but if you see, is RA Internal, so if the member is a customer, he can't reach this solution in KB :smileysad: My previous post gives the same solution and is accessible to Everyone, also without Tech Connect contract...:smileywink: \n </s>

<s>[INST] help with 1746-BAS I've come across a 1746-bas module and have no information on it. I found the manual by allen bradley for the card, but really anwer my question with it. How would I get a BASIC program downloaded and running through hyperterminal. Thanks in advance [/INST] Sorry, should have read again before posting, I meant the AB manual didn't answer my question Take a look to Aid 16897 (Quick Start using HyperTerminal to Save / Restore Programs to/from a 1746-BAS or BAS-T Module) If you have problem to open the technotes indicated, send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address...I may send you back some examples... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I've just sent you an e-mail.... let me know if you receive it... - fuzzy logic exactly what i was looking for, thankyou Nice, I'm happy for that.... :smileyvery-happy: Thanks for the feedback and the Solution Mark also... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSnetworx Devicenet - GE 90-30 Slave configuration Has anyone ever configured a GEFanuc 90-30 Devicenet Slave Module on a 1747-SDN scanner? The problem is how to configure this module in theRockwell RSNetworx software. When the A-B programmer scans the system he seesthe 90-30 Slave Module. He has installed the latest eds file, and the RSNetworxshows the icon for a DNS201. However, when he goes to the add the module to thescanlist it does not appear as an available device. When you open up theproperties for the 90-30 slave there is only one tab – General. The otherdevices on the scanlist have tabs for Parameters, I/O Data, and EDS File. Onetab of the RSNetworx lists the DNS201 under ”Devices that are Not Slaves.” [/INST] mibob, I've never configured it...:smileysurprised:However, I may suggest you something... I hope to do it ! :smileytongue: At this LINK , I've downloaded the Manual for this module... Page A-2 shows the EDS file for the DNS201 module... I've copied it and pasted in Notepad, saving it as xxxxx.eds Then I've installed the EDS file using the tool inside RSNetworx. The device is listed together with the Communication adapters, I may insert it in a configuration and use it as a slave, configuring the bytes to exchange with the master...:smileysurprised: You may also do this as a test... I think you've some problem with your EDS file... try to download it at this LINK (search for keyword dns201) or call in GE Fanuc to have support on this. Hope that helps.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSLinx Enterprise Shortcuts referencing devices with the same name in FT View SE Hi I ran on this phrase in the RSLinx Enterprise connection help file ... Shortcuts reference devices by name, and changing the name breaks the reference. so just out of curiosity. What happens if two devices have the same name ?I hope the network route to the control device is taken into account. Marnix [/INST] Marnix, you may have two shortcuts in RSLinx Enterprise that are referred to two devices with the same name... obviously the path makes the differance....:smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RS Linx Enterprise StartUp Errors I've created a PV application by cutting and pasting various bits from old applications into a new one. I'm using RSView ME V5.00 When I test the application, (click 'Test Application' so that it loads and runs on my PC), I watch carefully in the status window for all the errors that come up, and fix stuff I've missed. Try as I have, I can't get rid of some that are caused by the launching of RSLinx Enterprise. I've not long been on V5.00, and haven't seen this before. The errors come up after its creating the run time file. Generally you will see status messages:- Changes to the Displays 'xyz' have been saved. It then loads Factory Talk Data server and this is where the problems start. Its trying to load 3 that existed in past applications, but are no longer there.Straight after that, there are Short cut not usable errors? I've pasted up what I'm trying to explain, and blanked out specific file names , short cut names for to maintain confidentiality of this project. I've been through the whole project with a fine tooth comb (not good enough) looking for the offending stuff that got left behind, but can't find it. Is there a way to export and re-import this to clean this up - a bit like save of an ACD to a L5K file. I've already tried backing this up and restoring, and it won't go away. All else works - just wondering whats causing these startup errors? [/INST] Hmmm.... just a clarification: are those shortcuts with the error needed in this application ? If yes, try the following:Delete the existing shortcuts and then recreate it.Instead of browsing the device, right-click on the driver in RSLinx Enterprise's communication setup screen and manually add the device.[Reference Aid 39374] If not needed, try the following:Delete all RSLinx Enterprise drivers, shortcuts and reboot. Then, recreate needed drivers and shortcuts. If the above doesn't solve, please post again the screenshot with the errors, and instead of the blank space where you deleted the shortcuts names, please substitute the original names with letters (shortcut A , shortcut B etc.) so that is more clear to follow what happens. :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Just done this again this morning. Here's the issue. A file somewhere keeps a track of what shortcuts all connections are linked to. So if you are copying in stuff from other projects and then changing the connections, the old shortcuts are still logged somewhere while the PC is powered? The only error I have today is from a copy to one particular past project that I've done in todays session. If you want to duplicate this, open a load of projects, copy stuff from many projects into your working project that all have different short cuts. Patch up the connections so that all pasted stuff is all to the one working shortcut now. Test the application, something somewhere is still telling RSLinx Enterprise it needs all the past short cuts. Reboot the PC and all seems good? \n </s>

<s>[INST] off state current on 1794 -OA8 I am using an output on the 1794-OA8 to drive a solid state relay. The off state current from the OA8 is enough to partially energize the solid state Relay. The status LED on the relay lights dimly when the OA8 is powered. When the output is turned on, the LED gets brighter and the relay sends power to the actuator. The am using two relays per actuator - one relay to open and one relay to close. They work when only one is connected to the actuator, but when I connect both, the off state current picks up the one not energized by the output enough to make the actuator try to close and open at the same time. What would be the correct way to block the off state current from the 1794-0A8? [/INST] Hugh, We had this problem back in the good old days when linking two controllers via discrete I/O, wirhing an output on one PLC (1771-OA) to an input on another PLC (1771-IA) for interlocking. We needed to have a resistor across the IA input to take the leakage current so the input voltage would be low enough in the OFF state to show as actually OFF. If you google 1771-2.1 you'll find the first item is the old 1771-IA data sheet. If you scroll down, you'll see the circuit for the above application. The resistor specified is a 2.5 kOhm 10W (that's right, 10 WATT!) unit. I'd suggest starting with a larger resistance (say 10k, 20k) and see if that takes care of it. You'll still need a 2W or so rating. I assume an electromechanical relay is too slow or otherwise not usable in the application. Some of the really small sub-ice-cube units do this very nicely. 1/2 wide or narrower socket-mounted units work fine. Good Luck,Dale, W8ABZ Thanks Dale,will let you know how it works - it does work with cubes but we wanted to use some solid state stuff we had. Hugh \n </s>

<s>[INST] PF700 on separator, Motor Overload I have installed a PF700 on a separator. This, of course, is basically a centrifuge. In the process they have a shoot cycle that I would call a shock load. The system is running at 4700 rpm and when the shoot occurs it slows the 4000rpm. The drive attempts to induce more current to keep the rpm stable and goes out on overload. I have the drive in Custom V/Hz at this point and can only assume that I should go to SVC to have more options on run boost. Looking for someone who has a bit of experiance in this. Not a fun one to troubleshoot when accel is 10 minutes and decel in 1hour. [/INST] Using the standard vector control should be fine for your application. I'm also assuming that the motor parameters have been entered correctly including the number of poles on the installed motor. There are some boost setting that may help but since it takes 10 minutes to accel, the optimum solution may be to meter in the load if possible so it's not so much of a shock. How long does it stay at 4000 rpm after the load has been applied assuming it didn't trip? I'm also going to assume after the load has been added it is trying to get the centrifuge back up to 4700 RPM? There is no subsitute for Bang for your Buck I would use the next size drive up. Using more Dc boost will only decrease the time before the overload trip. A longer Accel ramp may reduce the response of the peak current , but the overload is based on the standard I2t , hence it would still trip, but at a latter time. When using the powerflex drives the type of service needed comes in two forms; normal duty and heavy duty. Heavy Duty is usually just one size larger than you actually need for the motor which allows for overcurrent protection up to 200% for 3 seconds and 150% for 60 seconds. You never state what type of material you're adding to the separator but if it's a liquid then using a control valve will be the only remedy if you don't intend to up-size the drive. I apologize for the delay. I am new in this forum. Just for reference, the motor is 75HP, 460V. I went with a 125A rated pf700. The shock load happens in 3 stages, or what thay call shoots for CIP of the system. I was able to adjust the SV Boost filter, which by default is set at 500(?) with a min/max of 0-32767. I ended up around 4000 in this parameter to give me enough torque control during the shoot to not lose so many RPM that I go out on overcurrent. The existing drive that I replaced was a Toshiba rated at 120A. Thanks for the input Always glad to hear the end result whether the forums helped or not. This forum exists on bad experiences and head-knockers so it's always good to hear a solution to a problem or headache. \n </s>

<s>[INST] FT Studio ME Best way to backup (PV+) We are just starting to develope more and more FT Studio ME 5.0 applications. They are all for in house and we use FT AssetCentre for our storeage and backups. In the past, the best way to back up a ME application was the Backup application in Application Manager (.apa). Now with version 5.0 we can restore a runtime file (.mer). AssetCentre requires a .mer file to do its comparision. Since we can now restore a .mer file would this work as our backup just as good as the .apa file? If so would the .apa files be going away in the future? In other words, what is the difference from restoring a .mer file to restoring a .apa file? Thanks [/INST] Craig, your idea is good, and maybe it will be the only used in future to backup the application, as per the fact you may also easily protect the .mer file with a password, to prevent the unauthorized restore. Anyway, at the moment there are some issues in this restore, reguarding the Users Accounts (3.20 users and also 5.00 users), so that this functionality is not yet complete. :smileysad: Take a look to the following technotes: Aid 45605 - Aid 45759 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Thanks, I did some testing with a project that we have that utilizes local security and found that as long as I restore the FT local directory, security updates fine. I took our file and created a .apa and a .mer. Then I deleted the application and removed users from my System Local directory. When I restored the .apa file the security users were recreated ok and my runtime security looked good. I then repeated the same proceedure but restored the runtime version and everything restored fine. I made sure that I deleted the users in my local directory before restoring. We do not use Windows logins only local users. Thanks again for your help. \n </s>

<s>[INST] OPC data to analog output On a site we get signals through OPC tags. Now we want to make an analog output from them. We have a Flexlogix with an OE12 analogoutputcard. We can't get any output values. What do we need to do? Do we need touse an input and write that to an output? We are kind of lost here. Thanks in advance. [/INST] Hi Eddy, do you mean you want to control your analog output value from a HMI that connected to the PLC via OPC link?If that is the case you need to modify your PLC program and link the existing control signal from the HMI to the analog output channel. If you don't have the control signal available in the HMI then you need to modify your HMI program as wel. Could you tells us more on what you really are going to acheive with your analog output? Hi, A windturbine is generating OPC data through a windows server (using KEPWare). And we are writing OPC data to a channel on an analog output module (OE-12). The thing is that we do not get anything out of the analog output. What to use and how do we program this. eddy, which is the PLC that has to control the OE12 module ?Which is the status of the OK led ?Did you configure the module accordingly to the Installation instructions ?There is an Enable Output and also the Range Selection bits that *have* to be configured to have your output work... Please add some infos, so that somebody here could help better.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Eddy,There is a strangely seemingly un-documented (it may be somewhere but sure is hard to find) feature for the OE-12 module. It has an open circuit detection that will lock out the channel. There is no way to disable this. This could be the source of your problem. The only way to assure that it will send an output is to: - Set enable bit - Constantly toggle WR bit (it needs to sense the transition so keeping it on will not work). This bit is Write word 0 Bit 12 for this module and resets all of the channels. If you toggle the WR bit and your output now works you will need to write code to make sure it works after an open circuit is detected. \n </s>

<s>[INST] LOGIX MSG ERROR 16#0001 EXERR 16#000_0204 Looking for some help. I am trying to do an slc typed read message in a compact logix to a slc 5/05 op501. I always get the subject error code. I have tried to message from another control logix system and get the same error. I can message from another 505 to this slc without any issues, and I can message to another slc from the compact logix. I am currently getting the info I need this way...This is not how I want to leave this. Has anyone seen this before? [/INST] Basically this is related to a timeout over the connection you want to establish between the devices... First, make sure the SLC is either a Series C or later, or firmware 5 or later. Either one will do. There are MANY technotes on this error, just I want to indicate you some of them... Aid 50924 - error descriptionAid 35243 - most like your issue :smileysurprised:Aid 48115 - similar issueAid 31122 - msg example for your hardware Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I am going to have to upgrade the processor. It is an old firmware version. Thanks for the help. No problem.... ...and if you would like to click Kudos! over the my post you've also marked as solved would be greatly appreciated ... otherwise, never mind ! - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 and PowerFlex Drive communication Can RSView32(or other HMI) read/write PowerFlex Drive Parameter without controller over Ethernet/IP? [/INST] Yes, it is possible using PCCC object.... see this technote (35328) where you may find an example made for Panelview Plus (View ME) ... a similar solution could be realized in other HMI software. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Download the PV+ via VPN Connection I am looking for information on being able to remotely down load to a PV+. I have the ability to upload/download to processors without an issue but have had no luck with downloading to the PV+. [/INST] While theoretically possible, RSLinx Enterprise is much less forgiving of jumping through routers across subnets. If your VPN system puts you on the same subnet as the PV+, the download will almost assuredly work. If you have to go through to different subnets, it MAY work by manually added the PV+ to Ethernet driver in RSLE. When I'm remote, I tend to use Remote Desktop into a computer at the site and download from THAT to the PV+. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Set time/date MicroLogix1400 I'm trying to set the time and date on a micrologix 1400 from the program. Does anyone know the correct syntax for this? [/INST] See Aid 38778 :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to manage a Prosoft 3100 MCM by a control Logic L62. Hello, we have to change a PLC5/40E by a 1771 ACN15. The problem is that there's a Prosoft 3100 MCM inside our rack. Is there anyone who have already done it ? Do you have any sample code? Thanks [/INST] Hmmm... as far as I can remember, the 3100-MCM module should be installed in the Processor rack or in a Remote IO rack... I think it is not possible to use it over ControlNet.... edit: removed as per wrwessel suggestions below. - fuzzy logic No problems over CNet, did this a few years back after conversion from PLC5 to CLX.Just need to change your MSG instruction to access the Prosoft module on ControlNet, rest of the code can be the same.I used Block Transfer message types, point the communication path to the CNet module, and select ControlNet and slot in the Module address.Snapshot of my code attached or visit www.psft.com and look under InRax, platform PLC5, protocol modbus for a PLC5 sample code. Thanks for the remarks, never tested what you suggest ... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RS 5000 Emulate Hello all, this is my first post. I created a project in the RS logix 5000 platform, and the controller is shipped to the customer. I was curious if there was a way to emulate a project that I already created? I was successful doing this with a 500 project, but when I tried the same attempt in 5000, It gave me many errors, basically I had to create a new list of tags. Any help would be great. [/INST] Of course you may do this using RSLogix Emulate 5000... are you trying to emulate a project done for CompactLogix ? In that case, be aware Compactlogix Controllers I/O backplanes are not currently supported by the emulator so if you are trying to emulate a controller from one of those platforms, the I/O modules will be deleted on conversion....and then you may receive errors related to these I/O tags used in the program that have been removed by the system. If the project will no longer verify because of this, then try to reinsert similar 1756 I/O modules using the same names and slot locations. The Generic Module may also work if no close match exists.This is done simply to recreate the module defined tags that the application logic might reference. Since the Rslogix Emulate 5000 Controller doesn't have real world I/O control, inhibit all the modules in the I/O Configuration list. Take a look to Aid 37548 for Quick Start with the emulator software.Aid 41641 could help if you want to simulate I/O within the emulator. Both technotes require Techconnect Authorization to access.Take also a look to the Getting Results Guide. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] [PanelView plus 700] how to display string array Hello, how to display in PanelView 700 ( RsView Studio 4.0 ) a string from an array of integers in a controller RSLogix 500 merci d'avance. [/INST] String Display in View ME need to be addressed to either A (ASCII) or ST (String) file types... N (integer) file cannot be used. You need first to convert your data in the controller; Aid 18660 and Aid 22714 could help on that... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Diagnostic Pushbuttons? I am looking at adding some 1794-IB16D modules to an ESD system, and read in the manual that in order for the diagnostic function to be in use, there must be a current draw across the input, even when the button is off. Does AB have any contacts or pushbuttons already made that I won't have to add a 10K Resister across in order for this function to work?Thanks in Advance, [/INST] For what I can remember or find in docs, there isn't such a solution from AB in Pushbuttons or contact.... - fuzzy logic Sooo, every end device I install, I will be required to parallel a 10K resister across. (Fuzzy, want to start a business building pushbuttons? I'd buy some!)You would have thought someone would have one out there. Hmmm.. ok, I will buy some pushbuttons from AB, mount the resistor on each of them, and then I can sell all of that to you, let say at double price... OK ? :smileyvery-happy: I think the difficulty to keep these items in a catalogue is due to the fact the resistors needed could be requested with different ohm values by different customers (due to the differances in the P/S voltage)...so economically there are not so big advantages to have those items... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic I am all about spreading the wealth (with company money), so this could work out. Besides, if something doesn't work, then it's not my fault. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/800-wp005_-en-p.pdf A special version of the sealed switch known as a logic reed is used in logic circuits. Thelogic reed is characterized by very short contact bounce, typically less than0.5 milliseconds. Maybe this is what I am after, but they don't specify the leakage current.This whole project is just one big More trouble than it's worth Ok, let me know the quantity... :smileytongue: About the contact you have indicated... it seems to be just related to the fact those contacts are particularly designed to be used in logic circuit, as they have a very short bounce that avoid the needs to *filter* in time the reading of the input in order to *discard* disturbances. - fuzzy logic The reason for the dummy resistor is that the diagnostic portion (including the safety I/O) send out a micro-second pulse to determine the state of the device. If a N.O. pushbutton is used, then the diagnostic portion sees this as an open circuit whereas a sensor like a prox, has an internal impedence which the pulse can detect. Likewise the outputs usually go to some device that already has an internal impedence. Case in point....AB came out with their LED pilot lights a decade ago and we ended up adding 1.5k resistors across them to trigger the triac from a PLC-5 output card because their internal resistance was so high, the output wouldn't trigger. They've since fixed this issue BUT with the diagnostic inputs on normally open circuits, the resistor is needed...it's a pain...but it's needed. I have seen folks use the pushbutton in a normally closed configuration although I don't recommend it. Do you know of a company that makes these, or will they all need to be field installed? (I haven't verified with our Process Safety people if field modification of electrical equipment is allowed) I don't know of any companies making anything like these. The resistors will need to be added to each one. It's generally not a major issue since the pushbuttons have to be installed and wired anyway. Think of this like a burglar alarm system that needs an end-of-line resistor for input diagnosics to determine the integrity of the wiring and the device...same principle. As in a safety situation....the end device is usually a closed conditon for running equipment. Equipment stops upon open circuit be it a cut wire or e-stop switch pushed. Since it's closed then it's easy for the safety I/O to run diagnostics on the line. Since you're using a normally open pushbutton, then the resistor is there for the pulse diagnostic. Just a thought....you might be able to get away with it using a lighted pushbutton..... We are retrofitting the entire ESD system for this plant, and I wanted to utilize the capabilities of the diagnostic IO, (right now the system is totally hardwired) and was trying to see what was available. Normally the buttons will be closed contacts, but if one were pushed, I didn't want to see a fault come in on the module.(I guess I was in error with the terminology before, it would be a Nrmally Open, Held Closed contact on everything but the buttons, the buttons will be normally closed, push to open.) Thanks for the idea about the lighted buttons. If I can find one with the right load characteristics, it might be the ticket. (and work for testing purposes as well) \n </s>

<s>[INST] Getting Useable Alarm Info out of PV+ 1000 We have many 2711P-RN6 HMIs that I would like to be able to transfer the contents of the Alarm Log to either a Compact Flash card or a Shares Ethernet Hard Drive. Is there a way to do this. Also would it be possibe to configure the USB port to write to a Thumbnail drive for same Purpose. [/INST] Yes, this is possible... all the informations you need and the utility to accomplish the copy in Aid 35513 and Aid 33924 Be aware these are Tech Connect users reserved docs... if you can't reach them, send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your E-Mail and I will send you back some infos.... :smileyhappy: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I could only view solution 33924. Not sure how to send a private MSG sorry!!! Make sure you're logged into the Knowledge Base on the standard search page. The advanced search page (temporary bug) uses a different URL and links don't work. Alternatively, if you just search for the technote #, it'll come up in either interface. JHutch To send a PM, open the inbox using the envelope icon on right upper part of the Forum.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Determining if I am running in Studio or Deployment (VBA) I know I can determine if it is design time by trying an action that produces an error and then checking the error, but is there a more elegant or preferred way to ascertain if I am running in the design environment (FactoryTalk Studio) or the deployment environment? Thanks! [/INST] The Application.Name property returns FactoryTalk View Studio within the development environment and Display Client when run from a client. That should do the trick. See AID 58840. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panel View + and Micro Logix Can a Micro Logix Controler being Programed in RSLogix 500 comunicate and be controlled by a Panel View + touch screen programed in Factory Talk. RSLogix 500 Creates a RSS file not an ACD file for it's save and that is all I can get Factory Talk to look at. [/INST] With a MicroLogix (and SLCs and PLCs), the FactoryTalk View ME software talks directly to the processor, not to the development file created in RSLogix500. So, if you have a serial connection from your computer to the Micrologix, you'd set up your shortcut to use that connection to the processor and it would retrieve a list of tags through that link. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 7.4 & RSLadder5 Issue I am trying to use the RSLadder5 version 5 ActiveX control in an RSView32 version 7.4 (CPR9) application. I have followed the steps in the manual, but everytime I try to accept the properties window after selecting the .RSP off-line file the RSView32 software crashes with some type of memory exception. I searched the KB but nothing turns up. Any ideas? [/INST] aiki, I guess you've already solved it... :smileytongue: Anyway, if you've not solved this issue.... did you try the patch indicated in this Technote ? Aid 33749 - fuzzy logic I did get the issue solved, although it was with another tech note. But thank you for the follow up. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Connecting 6176M-15PT monitor to SLC500 How would i connect the industrial monitor to SLC500. would it require me to get a module? If so which one? Thanks [/INST] AdeelR, the catalog number you've specified is reguarding an Industrial Monitor... no way to connect it to an SLC... :smileysad: But true question could be: what do you want to obtain connecting a monitor to the PLC ? :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic Thanks Fuzzy logic!I want to connect a big touch screen monitor to SLC500? Can i do that, and with what? Is there anything like this in the AB product line? AdeelR, I guess you need to connect an Operator Panel to the PLC, to use it as HMI... :smileytongue: Have a look to the following link: AB Operator Panels Panelview lines cover you request, max display size is 15... Otherwise you may use an industrial PC, then you may connect to it a monitor of the size you like; here another link to AB Industrial PC and monitors lines: Industrial PCs Over the PC you may run an HMI software like FactoryTalk View ME/SE, to interact with the PLC database. FactoryTalk View Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Thanks, but wow!! these panels are expensive!!! Take a look at the PanelView Component line (http://www.ab.com/eoi/graphicterminals/panelviewcomponent.html). They are relatively cheap compared to other EOI devices. They were initially designed for use with the MicroLogix line of processors, which are the lower-end of the processors we offer. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View 5.0 Network: the time of changing one display to another display is too long my appliction is Network:one server has two clients.one client now has a probelm: when click one button to run command 'display', it takes more than 30s. [/INST] I have a vague recollection of a similar problem with at least two different resolutions. In one we applied the latest patch rollup. In the other, we corrected a DNS problem. I could not tell you what the problem was in the DNS server, but we worked around it by using HOSTS files. As you probably know, these map host names to static IP addresses. So you could map the names/IP address of all the computers in your application in a HOSTS file (exactly that name, no file extension) and place it in the C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc directory. To avoid a reboot, you can issue the command IPCONFIG/FlushDNS from a DOS command prompt, which will clear any previous name resolutions and since HOSTS file is checked before any DNS servers, the problem is solved (assuming you configured the HOSTS file correctly). This is easy to try, easier than the patch rollup, so I'd say try that first. Hope it helps! JonathanKent is correct in using the HOST files. In a static network, ALWAYS use HOST files. Some other related issues can be IE cache. In the process of installing patches, setting up HOST files on the Client and Server, try deleting your temporary internet files and setting the temp internet file to check for new pages everytime I visit the webpage. Good Luck Thank you! The problem is solved(just reboot the server host). ...........great job.........the rsreboot saves the day. \n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View SE Remote Display Number I have used RSView32 and FactoryTalk View ME extensively. However I am just getting my feet wet with SE. The issue I am having is that I cannot figure out how to have the PLC popup a screen in SE. In RSView32 I would use a WhileRunning Event. When a PLC bit was a 1 I would use the Display command to Popup the screen In ME I would use the Remote Display Number... In SE there is no Remote Display Number and when I try the Whilerunning Even it does not work. The FactoryTalk Diagnostic says Display cannot be initiated by a HMI Server. Any ideas? Is there a VBA script that runs constantly in the background? [/INST] Scott, try tech note 22007. You are correct that a VBA script is required to automatically pop up a screen in SE. Basically you use a numeric display to monitor the value of a tag. When the value of the numeric display = 1, you ExecuteCommand Display MyScreen. Hope that helps. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Motor amperage input---SLC 504 Engineering has asked for a motor amperage display on a PV600.I am using a SLC 504 processor; motor FLA is 2.3A.Can anyone suggest a real easy way to get the signal from that current transformer into the SLC? [/INST] aikorob, you may find many suggestions here: http://www.control.com/thread/1026198328 Basically you may use a Current Transformer and a converter to 4-20 mA to go in an Analog module of SLC. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic www.loadcontrols.com have instruments made specifically for measuring motor power and load.www.ohiosemitronics.com and www.dataforth.com both make instruments that will convert the CT output to a 10V or 20mA analog signal compatible with the PLC inputs. Thanks,I will contact the local LoadControls rep----I like their solution the best \n </s>

<s>[INST] Indirect addressing to seal a bit-MLX1100 HelloI am trying to seal a bit using indirect addressing in a Micrologix 1100 like this: B3:[N7:0] B3:[N7:0]|------| | [/INST] I don't know what you mean by sealedYou can indirect address in that way but the rung will turn on unless toggled it with software.If you had 1 in N7:0 and toggled the bit the rung would be true. You could look in your data table and see B3:0/1 is on.If you changed N7:0 to a 2 the rung would go false, but B3:0/1 would still be on because you changed the bit to B3:0/2, and there was nothing to turn B3:0/1 off.Now your back to the same place with B3:0/2, it can't turn on unless it gets toggled.If you have an indirect address like B3:[N7:0] with a 1 in N7:0 it is the same thing as B3:0/1. HiBy seal, I mean to latch. Basically what I need is similar to radio button in programming, that is, I want to turn bit b3:0/1 on when N7:0=1. When N7:0=2, turn b3:0/1 off, turn b3:0/2 on etc. N7:0 can take up to 30 different values, that is why I am trying to use indirect addressing. To latch/unlatch each bit would be too long. The respective bit (from 1 to 30) is being switched on by a pushbutton in a panelview, as soon as the operator presses another button, the program should latch the corresponding bit and unlatch the previous bit. Thanks to comment. Cooltyphoon Hello, You have to be carrefull with the syntax.B3:0 with indirect address N7:0 -> B3:[N7:0] will not give you that kind of result : B3:0/1.It is a word indirection so the result will be B3:0, and it is the value of the word B3:0 that will change. if you want to make an indirection at the bit level, you need to write like this :B3:0/[N7:0]You will have to take care that the value of N7:0 is between 0 and 15. Regards. There is a much more simple way of keeping that bit on. Your issue would be turning off the B3:0/? bit that was on after changing the value of N7:0These two rungs are scan dependent. The CLR has to be above the indirect bit. The whole B3:0 word gets cleared then the indirect bit gets turned on. I couldn't use the same addresses as you they are used in the controller I am using. HelloCool!! I'll try that tomorrow and let you know. ThanksCooltyphoon I am glad you are interested in indirect addressing. I am sure in your travels you as all of us will use indirect. Though with AB 500 what you want to do will work great with 16 bits, and if you want to move it to another B register we will help you do that. I always try to remember that someone else needs to understand my code. You need in bead this thought train into your process. Sometimes its like you go into a trans, code flows and you do unreal things. 6 months later you can't follow your own code.(yes it works) BUT. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Mixing Polled and COS I/O types in DeviceNET Here's the situation:I am going to be using 1790D type I/O on a project. It will consist of several assembliesof the following: 1790D-T16BV0----1790D-T0B16X in other words a base input module with an expansion output module. I will have 10 of these on my network and I want to ensure the input info is read as quickly as possible. The question is:When I map the I/O to the 1756-DNB module, is it OK to map theinputs as COS while the outputs are mapped as Polled? [/INST] Yes, this is an allowed configuration. See the document attached to Aid 28753, to better understand how the messagetypes are treated by -DNB module. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview Plus 600 RTC sync to Micrologix 1100 RTC? I have a panelview plus 600 talking to a micrologix 1100. I usually use my touch screens (non AB) as my time masters and write it's RTC values to the PLC. I was trying to do the same thing with the PV+ 600 and had my RTC.0/HR and RTC.0/MIN listed in the hour/minute global connections respectively. PV+ complained that it cannot write value of to RTC.0/HR. The same error appears for the minute as well. Why is this? After i get this staightened up, i want to be able to increment the time on panel (hour or minute) up or down. I currently have numeric input enables for hr and minute but the embedded variable for the rtc.o/hr or min just shows up as ?. Please Help! [/INST] The RTC (Real Time Clock) data are not readily accessible via RSLinx Enterprise. :smileysad: You have to *point* your Global Connection to an integer file in the PLC, then use a CPW instruction in Micrologix 1100 to copy each part of the time and date from the integer file to the RTC file. For example: N10:0 could be copied to RTC:0.MIN etc... See the attached screenshot.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] What's up with Pico Modules? This is not a request for technical help but rather a question about what's going on with the unavailability of a particular Pico module that I need. Way back on June 5, 2008 I ordered 2 1760-OW2 Pico expansion modules. Initially I was told by my local AB distributor that the delivery would be about 2 weeks, which was fine. When 2 weeks had gone by I was told it would be the middle of July. The end of July came and still no modules. Now it was going to be the middle of September. I just checked the online AB store to see what the delivery would be if I ordered today. Well it says Oct 10. Does anyone know or can find out what is going on here? I can understand delays but this is ridiculous. [/INST] Not certain, Rockwell has a parts and ordering service number you can call, I believe it's a menu option off the main support line. You also might want to find out who the Product Manager is, if ordering services or your distributor can not get this resolved for you. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Locating the connection between an input and bit. Hopefully I can explain this clear enough. I was away from PLC's a while and now I've forgotten some things. I have a photo eye operating an input (I:5/16 3012PE1 Lane Full) that should stop a conveyor and disable Lane Availability from my sorter. The input in the program is working according to Logix5, but there is a bit (B27:30 3012PE1 Lane Full) that operates the rung for Lane Availability which sends an output (O:143/14) to a third party system to enable/disable diverting to this lane. B27/30 never goes false and the lane is always available and I can't figure out where the connection is between I:5/16 and B27/30. I haven't seen a Latch, Unlatch or anything that would show me where the bit would be triggered from. I have multiple lanes that are programmed identical except for the addresses and the others work fine. I've tracked back looking at Copy's, MOV's and Fill's but keep running into deadends and roadblocks. I was told this was working a couple months ago and my backups date back 5 years with no differences when I compare them. I'm stuck... [/INST] If you want to send me the program, I might give it a quick check... may be 4 eyes are better than 2 ! Let me know where to send it. Thanks! I sent you a message with the infos. So, here the results of my research in the program. LAD 6 RUNG 0 - I004 to I007 are copied to B26:0 to B26:3 (so I005/16 is copied to B26/30)LAD 6 RUNG 3 - every bit starting from B26/0 are connected to a timer using an INDEX word N25:0 (N25:0 contains the number of bit and also the number of timer to use and is created through a For Next cycle in rung 2) so for example B26/0 is connected to the T26:0, B26/30 is connected to T26:30 and so on. This seems to be a filter time to clear the Input signalsLAD 6 RUNG 4 - every DONE bit of the filter timers are connected to B27 bit, always using an Index in N25:0 so that T26:30/DN is connected to B27/30 and the play is done ! I:005/16 --> B26/30 --> T26:30/DN --> B27/30 Using Cross Reference is difficult to find because the programmer has used an Indexed cycle instead of a rung by rung copy and you cannot find the direct address there. The index is a good way to compact the program but usually it become more difficult to debug. Another note: LAD 6 rung 3 and 4 are used to Latch B27 bits when B26 bits are off (so when I005 bits are off)LAD 6 rung 5 and 6 are used to Unlatch B27 bits when B26 bits are on (so when I005 bits are on) So, if you have I:005/16 on, you unlatch B27/30 after a while. I really appreciate the help. I kept going back to Ladder 6 knowing it was linked to the Copy but couldn't remember how it worked. I think I found where the error was. T6 TON/DN that operated B27 (L) was also in Ladder 2 as T6:30 shutdown timer and I think it was confused. The other Rungs were AFI'd (probably because it didn't work) so I deleted them. It appears to be OK now. Once again thanks for the info! I gotta go back to school. :mansad: I'm glad that you fixed it ! All we need to go back to school sometimes....:smileywink: \n </s>

<s>[INST] activation for clx v12.02 Not sure why but after installing ver 12 for an old project I am asked to activate it. I have v 10, 11, 13, 15 ,16 ,17. Any help would be appreciated. [/INST] Which activation mode are you using ? (EVmove or FactoryTalk Activation) You have written you install v12.02 is it correct ?V12 and V12.01 only support *old* activation method, V12.02 support both. Anyway check Aid 39470 to see if helps... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] SIN Instruction On page 13-2 in 1756-RM003G-EN-P Logix5000 Controllers General Instructions Reference Manual described that the source must be greater than or equal to -205887.4 (-2πx2**15) and less than or equal to 205887.4 (2πx2**15) for SIN instruction. Why is the numbr for the limitation? In fact, I tested the instruction. I input the source value to the upper limit of 32-bit floating point value 3.402823E38 to be ok. Is there any mistake? [/INST] cfhung, The specification is probably the input range over which the output of the function is known to some specificed precision. The REAL data type only supports an 8-bit exponent and 23-bit mantissa. In a value like 3.402823E38, you have no way to know what the remaining 32 digits before the decimal are, so you have no way to know where you are in the circle for the sin(x) function, which repeats every 2*pi of the input. Any result from -1.0 to 1.0 could be correct given the precision of the input. Think about this: if I were to subtract 2*pi (6.28....) from 3.4E38 (to get once around the circle), what would happen? I might as well be subtracting zero. I only have 23 bits (8 meg) in the mantissa. If I have a REAL number of 16,000,000.0 and add one to it, I still get 16,000,000.0, because the one is more than 23 bits I have to shift to align decimals to do the add. Even if double-precision floating-point math were supported, you wouldn't get a valid range anywhere near 3.4E38 for the input of sin(x), cos(x), etc. It would be more like 2*pi*2**30 or so -- about +/- 7.0E9. Maybe 2**40 (7.0E12). So there's no mistake. If you take the sine of a number outside the specified range, the result won't be accurate. Far outside the specified range and the result is meaningless. Hope this helps!Dale, W8ABZ Wow, not really to try to add things to what Dale has written.... :smileywink: Just to complete the scenario.... if you use a value outside those boundaries indicated in the manual, you will have a Minor Fault in the controller for Arithmetic Overflow... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Graphics for Devicenet, Controlnet and or others? Anyone have any ME graphics for Contrologix Devicenet, controlnet, ethernet. I am also needing compactlogix. I am also interested in RSView versions if possible. [/INST] Most images can be borrowed from the Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) software, available to download on: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en/e-tools/ You have to copy as screenshot, for example, in a graphic software (also MS Paint :smileysurprised: ), and save as .bmp or .jpg to be imported in FactoryTalk View. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Thanks for your help.I'm sure this will give me years of graphic plagiarism. \n </s>

<s>[INST] SMC Flex Par 50 Are the thermistor inputs used to calculate the %MTU ? , and if so can Par 50 be adjusted to give a trip point ? [/INST] MTU is motor thermal usage and is a mathematical model that simulates the amount of heat generated in a motor due to current draw over time. It is based on an I^2T algorigthm (where I is current and T is time). Some of the factors used to calculation are what the full load current of the motor is set at, what the actual current draw of the motor is, and the amount of current used to start the motor. PTC value isn't used for that... it gives you an option to have an enhanced control of motor temperature. An alarm (pre-fault) indication level can be programmed to indicate the unit is getting close to faulting. The alarm modification information is displayed through the LCD, HIM, Communication (if applicable) and alarm contact closing. Parameter 50 is used to set an alarm status in the SMC-Flex based on the programmed level in it...If you want to be advised before %MTU reach 100% and the overload occurs, then you've to program a value at which you will have an alarm...default is 50%. Hope this helps...- fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] micrologix 1100 to micrologix 1100 through Channel 0 Can I use a 1761-cbl-am00 cable? I need to pull info from a slave 1100 to a master plc, I want to make sure if I use this cable I'm not going to damage the plc or the comm port! [/INST] Here we miss Ken Roach response, as he is a networks expert and for sure can help on that ! :smileywink: So, some notes from me about your request: 1. directly communicating CH0 ports of Micrologix controllers has never been a supported features2. for sure you CANNOT connect Mx1100 ch0 to another Mx controller (1000-1200-1500) using -AM00 cable, as communication pins used for RS-485 communications are alternately used for 24V power on the other MicroLogix controllers, and this will cause damage to the RS-232/485 communication port of Mx11003. so, the question to Ken Roach (thanks :smileytongue: ) any issue to connect together the RS-485 pins of two Mx1100 controllers, using -AM00 cable ?4. side question... it would be possible to connect two Mx1100 controllers together via DH-485 using for both a 1763-NC01 cable (ch0 first mx1100 -nc01cable - nc01cable - ch0 second mx1100) ? I will start a new thread for the last question to those who are interested... Apologize to not have an answer for you bewilder, just trying to contribute... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic For anyone interested in this topic, yes you can connect 2 Micrologix 1100 together with 1761-cbl-am00 with no problems. i tested yester day with no problems. allen bradley tech support says it was ok. Thanks bewilder to report your feedback here in the Forum ! I was working *around* this possibility through Ken Roach help, but your research and tests have been quicker ! :smileywink: - fuzzy logic RA Knowledgbase Answer ID # 18942 has pinouts for a number of cables including the 1761-CBL-AM00, which has a right-angle mini-DIN8 connector on either end, which is suitable for connection to any MicroLogix family controller Channel 0 serial port. That information should be in several other installation manuals too. The 1761-CBL-AM00 is a null-modem cable that connects Receive to Transmit as well as connecting Clear-to-Send to Ready-to-Send. 24V 1 <---> 1 24V GND 2 <---> 2 GND RTS 3 <---> 6 CTS RXD 4 <---> 7 TXD DCD 5 <---> 5 DCD CTS 6 <---> 3 RTS TXD 7 <---> 4 RXD 0VDC 8 <---> 8 0VDC Note that GND on Pin 2 above means RS-232 signal common, in contrast to the +24VDC power common on Pin 8. On the MicroLogix 1100 and 1400 controllers, A-B removed the +24VDC power supply circuit on pins 1 and 8 and replaced it with the Signal A and Signal B pins for the embedded RS-485 port. There's no problem connecting both the RS-232 and RS-485 signal wires on the MicroLogix 1100 controllers. I've never put a scope on them to figure out if they are both active at the same time. Where you would probably have a problem is if you connected one of the MicroLogix that has an embedded RS485 port on the Channel 0 plug (MicroLogix 1100 and 1400) to a MicroLogix that has +24VDC on pins 1 and 8 (all other MicroLogix controllers). RS-485 transcievers usually operate in a range of -7 to +12 VDC, so the +24V might damage the RS485 chip inside the MicroLogix 1100/1400. The +24VDC pin was implemented on the older MicroLogix to power the handheld programmer (remember those !) and accessory devices like the 1761-NET-AIC, -DNI, and -ENI. It is also responsible for more than a few PC serial port smoke-releases when people have built their own serial cables without consulting the user manual. Thanks Ken for your complete answer ! - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Micrologix 1100 real time clock I am working on a project which has micrologix 1100 .Does micrologix 1100 having Real Time Clock i have checked in the RS logix 500 program of that particular processor but did't find any Real time clock .In my application i have to take some field values based on real time and store it in a integer values please anybody suggest to get the real time clock value to execute in program. [/INST] Yes, the real time clock is a feature of the ML1100. in RSLogix500 you will find this in the left side menu tree as a RTC tab within the Funtion file . see kb doc 38778. ( and the viewed answers at the bottom of this page ) Thanks for the Information. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Emonitor taking 5 minutes to start up I'm just testing an upgrade to emonitor 3.4, and the Emonitor splash screen is staying on for about 5 minutes before the application starts, the epm process is running and there is no load on the cpu etc. After about 5 minutes it opens ok, but I can't figure out what the delay is all about. Database connection is fine, and I can log into the database as both users (entek & econfig) instantly with no problems via SQL prompt. Has anyone else run into this? [/INST] I really don't know if this will apply to your version also, but I think you can give it a try.... :smileytongue: Aid 40831 - fuzzy logic Another suggestion could be to look into activation issues... try to take a look to the following thread: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Activations&message.id=569#M569 - fuzzy logic That could also appears when you have a lot views and plots opened and Save workspace on exit active. Emonitor is getting data from DB for all these views and plots during startup. That can take more than 5 minutes depending on number of plots opened and archive data in database. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Camming 4 Real Axis & 2 Virtual Axis? I am using an L45 processor with two sercos cards and 7 axis total. 4 of these axis need to be cammed together, but not at the start of the process. I have put these 4 on the same sercos card. I am presently camming virtual 1 to axis 1 & axis 2. I then cam virtual 2 to axis 3 & axis 4. I then jog both virtuals separately. Later in the process, I cam virtual 1 to virtual 2 and then only jog virtual 1. All 6 move at that point. This seems to work ok, but I haven't run the machine much at this point. Is this the best way to do this?Does anyone know any problems that may crop up? [/INST] your only alternative is to cam axis 3 and axis 4 to virtual 1 vs. cam virtual 2 to virtual 1 in your second mode. Based on my experience (even though I haven't done what you are doing) it seems like what you have already done should work fine. I think the only thing...if you read some AB literature (it seems to be in the back of my mind I read somewhere) that you have a slight delay (probably un-noticable, except in extremely critical applications) where you are cascading these camming functions. I think this delay is equal to one trajectory calculation cycle.... maybe in mSec??? You'll have to do a little reading if you think it will matter in your application. Sorry I can't help more than that. You're absolutely correct. Since all motion commands are at the course update rate there will be a delay of the CUDR. Camming one virtual to another means you have a delay and that is compounded when you're camming all the real axes to the second virtual. Again it shouldn't matter but this does depend entirely upon your application and the response you require. Make sure you click on the Master Delay Compensation box as this helps. \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 - Windows 7 - XP Mode Has anyone tried this very much. It is getting increasingly hard for us to obtain new computers with Windows XP for our customers and I need a more immediate solution than wait for the next patch, etc. We do work for mostly small utilitys with limited budgets so RSView32 will be our Rockwell HMI of choice for sometime, the SE configurations seem to be cost prohibitive for the time being. I have a Windows 7 machine that I use for testing and have RSView32 7.5 installed on it and in an XP Mode Virtual PC (XP Compatibility Mode) and have experienced some problems on each. RSView32 seems to work fine in Windows 7 for about 28 minutes then the computer locks up and requires a hard reboot. It worked fine in XP Mode for about a day then I got a Windows error that shut down Project Manager and now it will not run even after a reboot. I've got some XP SP2 machines that I can develop on but this doesn't help my cusotmers. Any ideas? [/INST] nan \n </s>

<s>[INST] Is there any way of displaying real time pictures (such as images from a vision system) in ME or SE? I am not terribly familiar with either ME or SE, but I can't find anything which even talks about displaying an image that is not embedded into the software. The images would be pictures and not video, and can be in any image format necessary, i.e.. jpg, bmp, tiff, etc. The intent is if a part fails a QC inspection then the image of the failed part could appear on the screen. As this is a project quote I don't have a lot of hardware specifics, just wondering if it is at all possible. Thanks. [/INST] Hi, try to take a look to Aid 43544... you may try to obtain what you need using some VBA code as explained.... (View SE) Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic So the plan would be to have an image that has visibility animation applied? So when a condition is triggered in the controller or a tag in the HMI Tag DB, the image would appear? This is relatively common. You can import a graphic in SE directly on to a screen. Maybe I'm wrong, but I've understood the image should be dynamic, not loaded inside the project...it comes from a vision system in the event of a failure... it is not a matter of visibility... :smileysurprised: Isn't it, ET ? - fuzzy logic Correct, the image would be something the camera had just taken a picture of and inspected. If it fails, we want to display it on the screen. I will look at the technote referenced earlier and see if it answers my questions. Thanks all for the quick reply. I have done this using a web browser to show the saved images from a camers in explorer view. You scroll through the thumbnail view of the pictures and then click on any of these thumbnails to open the image full-screen.There is a browser activeX component for ME Station (win32) but not for the panelview plus CE. \n </s>

<s>[INST] PV600 communicate toControllogix I have a PV600 (2711-K6C8) which have a DH+ port, How I can ues this PV to communicate with a ControlLogix PLC (1756-L55)? [/INST] You need to have a 1756-DHRIO module inside Logix Chassis; then you may connect one of its port to the Panelview, creating a DH+ network. Panelview Standard User Manual chapter 12 shows how to connect Panelview to a DH+ Also, Aid 48706 may help... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Thank you very much. i am going to make a order. Great ! I'm going to ask your distributor some commissions for this sale... :smileyvery-happy: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Kinetix drives only phasing up to 3... I have 6 drives, on a 1756-M08SE, this is a new startup. Why are my K6K drives only phasing up to 3? [/INST] Are all feedback cables connected? Also is the correct motor selected in RS 5000? Any errors in logix? http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=33524 As mentioned check feedback cables - and all axis definition's - The correct Drive's and Motors should be selectedLook for error symbol in RSLogix5000 next to axis and drive. Phase 3 is the part when the network checks the configuration - Your network will be OK as this is checked before this phase. Hope this helps One way to determine which axis may be causing the issue is to go off line and move all but one axis to the ungrouped area. You don't have to move any fiber optic cables; leave then as they are. Then download. If it phases to 4, then add another axis until it only phases to 3. Then, you at least know there is something wrong with that axis. Check what is configured in software matches what you have hardware for that axis. Instead of downloading all the time, write some code to set the inhibitmode from an axis:SSVClass name = AxisInstance = your axis nameAttribute name = InhibitAxisSource = tag from type DINT; (0=not inhibit, 1 = inhibit) After changing the value from the source tag, kinetics will phase up again. Hello, Stage 3 means that your Drive / motor declaration is not what you physically have.Check the set-up of your motor in the axis property. Another possibility is that you have set-up in your Sercos card to stay at stage 3.Check in Interface Sercos that parameter ( default 4 ). bye You need to verify the version of firwmare of the card sercos, if the controller's firmware goes v.16 and sercos v.15 you need to go up the version of the sercos for v.16. I also had this problem. \n </s>

<s>[INST] READ DATA FROM RSLOGIX 5000 HI FELLOWSI WANT TO READ DATA FROM PLC. THE VERSION OF RS LOGIX 5000 IS 13.I READ THE DATA AND INSERTED PERTICULAR CELL OF THE EXCELL WORK BOOK BY USING EMULATOR AND RS TEST STAND LITE SUCESSFULLY. THE CODE IS AS UNDER Dim OPCServer1 As OPCServer 'Create references to OPC Server Dim WithEvents OPCGroup1 As OPCGroup 'and Group objectsPrivate Sub CMDDIS_Click() On Error Resume Next Set OPCGroup1 = Nothing 'Remove Group OPCServer1.Disconnect 'Disconnect from server Set OPCServer1 = Nothing End Sub Private Sub CMDREAD_Click() If OPCServer1 Is Nothing Then 'When OPC server doesn't exist ... Set OPCServer1 = New OPCServer 'Create instance of OPC Server OPCServer1.Connect RSLinx OPC Server 'Connect to an OPC Server Set OPCGroup1 = OPCServer1.OPCGroups.Add(MyOPCData) 'Create an OPC group in the OPC Server OPCGroup1.OPCItems.AddItem [Test_Star_Delta]HMI_ANALOG[0], 1 'Add an Item to OPC Group & assign ClientHandle ' OPCGroup1.OPCItems.AddItem [Topic]Item, ClientHandle OPCGroup1.IsSubscribed = True 'Receive data whenever it changes End If End Sub Private Sub OPCGroup1_DataChange(ByVal TransactionID As Long, ByVal NumItems As Long, ClientHandles() As Long, ItemValues() As Variant, Qualities() As Long, TimeStamps() As Date) [A1] = ItemValues(1) 'Assign data value to spreadsheet cell ' For x = 1 To NumItems 'Another method for handling more than one item ' Select Case ClientHandles(x) 'based on the ClientHandle assigned in AddItem method ' Case 1 ' ' [A1] = ItemValues(x) '-Do this when ClientHandle = 1 ' Case 2 ' ' '-Do this when ClientHandle = 2 ' Case 3 ' ' '-Do this when ClientHandle = 3 ' End Select ' ' Next x 'End Sub I READ ONLY ONE ELEMENT FROM IT.NOW I WANT TO READ DATA FROM OUR SYSTEM THAT IS CONTROLLER IS 5561 AND RS LOGIX 5000 VERSION 13. THE NUMBER OF READ DATA IS 40 ITEMSPLEASE HELP ME HOW CAN I READ?THANKS [/INST] Following a link to a similar thread: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=ProgrammableControllers&message.id=992#M992 - fuzzy logic Your code has only one handler for elements... the case statement only processes when the ClientHandle = 1. I would suggest declaring an array of data type OPCDataItem, and loading the incoming data directly into this array. From there, you can process at your convenience. Below: an example in VB: 'container for incoming OPC data Items Public Type OPCDataItem ItemID As Long lValue As Variant End Type Private Sub ReadPLCFloats_DataChange(ByVal TransactionID As Long, ByVal NumItems As Long, ClientHandles() As Long, ItemValues() As Variant, Qualities() As Long, TimeStamps() As Date) Dim i As Long Dim LTemp As Long Dim strQuality As String Dim Incoming() As OPCDataItem Dim Dset As InfoSet On Error Resume Next ReDim Incoming(1 To NumItems) For i = 1 To NumItems Incoming(i).ItemID = ClientHandles(i) Incoming(i).lValue = ItemValues(i) Next i If bShuttingDown = True Then Exit Sub End If 'Update Quality field strQuality = GetQualityString(Qualities(1)) If strQuality <> Good Then 'show the quality error in the event list strQuality = OPC Transaction Suspect... Reporting data Quality As: & strQuality Dset.CallType = Caution Dset.Msg = strQuality AddEventToList Dset End If For i = 1 To NumItems LTemp = (Incoming(i).ItemID - 1) frmOPC_IN.txtInFloat(LTemp) = Format(Incoming(i).lValue, 0.000) Next iEnd Sub Also... it would appear from your code that you are only adding one item... not 40: I use a for next loop to add then appropriate number of items to the group: 'add the float read item For n = 0 To (nReadFloatCt - 1) 'define each item lIndex = 1 arItemIDs(lIndex) = [WMS]WMS_OUT_FLOATS[ & n & ] ' Redim arrays to actual number of items being added ReDim Preserve arItemIDs(1 To n + 1) ReDim Preserve arClientHandles(1 To n + 1) arClientHandles(lIndex) = n + 1 'add the item ReadPLCFloats.OPCItems.AddItems lIndex, arItemIDs, arClientHandles, arServerHandles, arErrors ' Check for errors For i = LBound(arErrors) To UBound(arErrors) If arErrors(i) <> 0 Then BuildPLCReadFloatList = GetPLCErrorString(arErrors(i)) Exit Function End If Next i Next n \n </s>

<s>[INST] What changes with a 1756-EN2T? While I have used the 1756-ENBT module in the past, this is my first opportunity to use an EN2T module. I've done a quick scan of the knowledgebase and discovered that the EN2T requires at least RSLinx v2.51 (ID 37323) and there are some issues with using an ENBT & EN2T in the same rack. What other changes, caveat emptors, etc. do I need to be on the lookout for? Thanks in advance. JHutch - Linkified for convenience. [/INST] I'm not sure about any other pitfalls that might be out there. As far as the benefits go, it can handle twice the amount of packets/sec (bandwidth), has a USB port on the front for easy access for programming, and is used in the new enhanced redundancy for V16 of logix. If you use the Ethernet/IP Perfomance Prediction Tool, you will see how many more PanelviewPlus terminals or I/O that you can connect to with an EN2T. Plus it has a fiber equivalent, the EN2F that is either out, or coming out soon. \n </s>

<s>[INST] msg instruction Hi,I had a slc 503 on a DH-485 and would like to send a message from it to a slc 505 on another branch of our networked plc's which is on an Ethernet subnetwork. They are pretty close to each other so I wonder if a peer to peer connection is best suited or is there is another way since they both can be seen from RSlinx. I had little experience using MSG so a detailed explanation will be highly appreciated. Thanks. [/INST] I've done this before using a peer-to-peer message. You use a message (write) in one processor and a message (read) in the other. When you insert the message instruction you haev to enter that it is: Type:Peer-to-peer, Read/Write, Target Device, Local/Remote, assign a control block address and length. Then you go to the setup screen and enter the data table address for both the device you are on and the target device, then enter the taget Local Node address. The instruction help for the MSG instruction in RsLogix is pretty good. Good Luck Talking about the hardware possible solution first..... :smileywink: 1. connect a 1761-NET-ENI to the serial port of your SLC-5/03 so that you may reach the Ethernet network and do message between the two cpus.2. connect the two serial ports of the cpus together with a 1747-CP3 serial cable using DF1 to exchange data through message instruction (you may also realize a custom cable, but remember max 15 mt. as per RS-232 connection standard) There are also other possibilities and other users could also add what they've used in their experiences, i.e. using DH-485 protocol with AIC / AIC+ adapters, but I think the two above could be easier. To understand how to use the MSG instruction, please take a look to the Reference Manual, chapter 12; also page 13-49 for DF1 and Chapter 15 for MSG examples. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] fail to load hmi server failed load hmi server message dispaly while opening the application in factory talk view studio cpr 9.0.any help on this? [/INST] any solutions........... Is it a Local or Networked application ?Did you backup the application and restore it ? In some case the problem was solved trying to repair the installation through Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.... Otherwise try to see if Aid 49998 apply to your case... - fuzzy logic Do you have redundant servers? If not, in Internet Explorer, type http://ip address of your server/RSVIEWSE in the address bar and see if you get the blue-green screen showing that your IIS is configured correctly. If it is and shows up correctly, then check to make sure your firewll on your pc is configured correctly (use the Windows Firewall Configuration Utility). Have you ever been able to access the project before? \n </s>

<s>[INST] Translation In Siemens STEP 5 or STEP 7 programming software, the method of representation for programming language such as Ladder Diagram, Instruction List and Function Block Diagram is translatable with each other by the software. Is RSLogix 5000 capable to translate Ladder Diagram, Structure Text and Function Block with each other similarly? [/INST] No, there isn't this possibility. The Languages in RS5000 are to be considered complementary each other, giving the possibility to use the best language to realize your needs... for example if you have a sequential machine, you will find that SFC is the right choice.Or, if you want to control some process, you will find special instruction in FBD... - fuzzy logic In case you are trying to evaluate one against the other I add this. Step 7 programming is mainly equivalent to Ladder Logic and they just have different ways of viewing the same logic. The Structured Text, Function Block (and SFCs) in RSLogix 5000 are quite different. You would have to look at PCS7 to see something similar in the Siemens world. It does not switch views between these programming languages either. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview Plus Configuration Mode problem I recently purchased two Panelview Plus 15 HMI's through ebay for use on a project. One went right to the configuration mode screen and was pretty easy to download my application. The other already contained an application that was set to run on startup. There is no Goto configure mode button on any screen. The User Guide informs me that you can't get to the screen without a programmed button. I have tried to set up communications to upload the program, add a button, then re-download, but ethernet won't come up and I can't get the serial port to communicate either. Is there some other trick I can try to get to this configure mode screen? [/INST] Attach a USB keyboard and press these 4 buttons: Shift + CTRL + Windows button + AltIt will popup the task manager like in Windows. Then you can just close the application and it will go to config mode. Hope this helps... Thank you Jamy. Your method worked. You saved me more hours of frustration.Whoops! I'm new to this forum and accidently marked this post as the solution. That's no problem, the solution is not so far away if you click Go to solution :smileyvery-happy: Through the magic wand they gave me when I became a moderator ... the accepted solution has been moved to the right place! :) JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Lost Activation Help.Just over a month ago one of our Dell notebook PCs died taking out it's hard drive too. It was known there were some licenses on the drive but it wasn't a major issue as we have other licenses on other PCs. The job of restoring the applications to a replacement notebook wasn't urgent and left to another person. As things transpire this other person resigned and left a short time ago leaving the job of getting things working on my plate. Great.Another of our engineers is developing a combined CompactLogix and RSView application and wanted to test it with one of our RSEmulate5000 programs (we have 2 licenses) - and hey, as you can guess, one of our lost licenses was for this program. The other license resides with a service engineer who happens to be abroad and he may get violent if we ask for it back!Although our current RSEmulate5000 is v16 I believe it's a master disk activation as it's an upgrade from v15. The activation certificate states N/A for Product Key and Activation Type, it also says To activate, insert Master Diskette - which is a bit of a clue.I cannot for the life of me find the master disk and to compound matters our TechConnect contract is currently invalid due to some mix up with the renewal. Isn't life great. That's why I'm posing questions on this forum!Anyone got any suggestions?Colleagues have offered their thoughts, like Find a tall building ... and Buy some more licenses you stingy old f...... Bstds. [/INST] While buying a suppot contract provides lots of benefits (not to mention pays my salary... ;) ), we don't require one for activation help. In this case, you'll most likely need a new master disk shipped out to you. Call into the Support Center and the activations group will get you straightened out. JHutch You are of course right JHutch.I called them this morning and sorted out my activation issues and they also confirmed we do have a support contract. Mind you where the support pack went I don't know, probably got lost in the post. Anyway, more is winging it's way to us.So it's generally a better day. I might have to pop over the pop over the pub at lunchtime for a pint. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Step 5 Conversion to RSLogix 5000 HI Is there any utility for one to one conversion of a Step 5 project to any AB controller software. [/INST] No, there isn't an utility to convert, but you may find out an useful Application Guide on that at the link below: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/solutions/integratedarchitecture/resources4.html It is done for Step7, but I think that may apply also to your case. Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Multiple versions of RSLogix5000 I have V13, V15, and V16 of Logix 5000. I would like to set up a desktop icon for each version onto my desktop. How do I go about this? Thanks, Mike [/INST] I don't see the purpose of this...If you open RSLogix 5000 and create a new file, than you always have to choose the firmware revision of the controller. If you open an existing acd file, he will open the right revision.So in any case it is useless to make different shortcuts for different versions. Hope this helps... Mike, Aid 41069 has the solution to your needs... :smileyhappy: Anyway, Jamy is correct, when you create a new project you may select the version to use...also if you open an .ACD file, it will launch the correct software... Only needs I guess, is to avoid to loose time if you have opened version 17 and want to create a new project with version 13 or viceversa... RS5000 needs to charge the correct *profile* for the version you've choosen and takes time.... not too much ... :smileytongue: Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic I have two customers one of which insists on all projects being done In V15.02, the other wants all projects in V16. I made a mistake one day and every software glitch that ocurred for the next month was suddenly my fault.:smileymad: I am Intending on putting the customers name on the Icons to remove any further misadventures. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Calling VBA via Command Is there any way to call a VBA function by a command? [/INST] Here you've not specified the software you're using... :smileysurprised: Lets suppose FactoryTalk View SE... There isn't a command that call VBA function... anyway, you may try to use as workaround the catching of an event in a tag... I mean, where you want with some conditions to run the command, you'll set a tag; then, you may use some VBA code to keep this tag value checked and start your function when it changes. Aid 22007 could help on that. Or Aid 3325 if you're asking about RSView32.... It is just an idea...hope this helps.... :smileytongue:- fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Major Fault On Communication Channel #0, error code S2:15=A2 I have this problem with a 5/05 processor everytime I try and enable a msg block to another 5/05 processor. I have channel 1 setup for ethernet on both processors. It mentions this could be caused by a duplicate I/P address. I have no problems until I try and enable one of 4 msg blocks I have in that processor. There are 3 5/05 and one 1100, IFix and RSView, 550 and Panelview Plus on this network. It faults within a minute of enableing the rung. Any ideas I can try? ThanksGeorge [/INST] My guess is that you're running out of connections capabilities for your controller...:smileysad: Take a look to Aid 38596 for possible cause of your fault and Aid 17469 about SLC connections info. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, I did take a look at that tech note and aid. That processor only gets called to/from IFix and the messages. I have reads from that processor maybe a total of 3 in other processors. It doesn't read or write to any of the panelviews, panelview Pluses or RSView works. They are on the same network though. Then when I try and do a write from it, it crashes. The processor in question was new in 2007. I did replace it once, didn't help so I put it back. They all are on forced 1/2 duplex, not sure if that matters. It is a 1747-L552 FRN 10 Series C.ThanksGeorge George, HERE a similar problem, just for info.... :smileysurprised: edit: HERE same error explained by Ken Roach (thanks Ken :smileywink: ) - fuzzy logic I was able to recreate it in my shop. I set up a 505 (552), a 505(553), and a 1100 processor. The processor I was having a problem with (552) I replaced with same program, brand new processor, same problem. In my shop (552) program was stripped to bare bones - no I/O, again reads no problem. As soon as I would try a write, sometimes less then 1 minute it would hard crash. Today, I wiped out the program, created a new program (setup), copied all rungs from (552) into it. Didn't crash, so something in the processor setup. I compared crashing 552 and working 552, when I changed the STI Setpoint (X10mS) S:30, and File number S:31 from a value greater then 0 (zero) to 0. It has run all day. Now the question is why.ThanksGeorge \n </s>

<s>[INST] Image from camera to Panelview Plus I have set up Rs View Studio as Technote 40078 but I keep getting my homepage plus errors. Is there a special way of writing the IP address in the properties? the camera is a Axis and I can use the IP on a normal web browser but in RS View I get the errors the item does not exist on any server ??!! Any ideas ?????? [/INST] Try to use the application attached to Aid 31315 to test your WebBrowser and see if it works... Anyway, create for the URL field a new tag of type STRING, and insert the address from within a String Input object....see image below... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] HOW TO START UP MY SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME?? Hi there, I ve a SLC 5/04 system and wanna start it for the first time, it's consisted of 3 Racks, Should i notice any special point before running the system for the first time?? any pre-configuration?? thanks in advance... [/INST] Hi, not to mention particular points to be aware of, just to suggest to review the User Manual (the one already suggested by Ken Roach replying to your previous post) which contains the needed steps to have your system up and running... particular focus on chapter 1 and 8... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Ultra 3000 E41 I have been seeing ground faults and drive hard faults come up in my PLC.The ultraware fault history shows E41 filling the entire queue. I have an internal shunt, what options do I have to fix this error? [/INST] Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 22707 - Aid 26076 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic From looking at these technotes, I am wondering if a bad contactor in-line with the drive could cause this problem. The contactor does not drop the auxillary power. If the contactor dropped out for a second or less could this cause E41 to occur? It seems possible, if this happens when the motor is still rotating... Cause: Servo motor was back driven causing the DC Buss voltage to rise above 200Vdc while Ultra3000 HV drive AC input power is removed. The PIC processor's bus discharge logic will also protect the shunt resistor in scenarios where the motor is back driven after the Ultra3000 HV drive input power has been removed. Back spinning the motor at sufficient speed to charge the DC bus above 200VDC while the drive's three-phase power is removed will satisfy this logic condition. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Communtcation Error on Powerflex 40 Drive with DeviceNet I have a DeviceNet MCC and a Poweflex 40 Drive in a tub. I am having very random Faults they say Fault 71 Adaptor Net Loss. The Lights on the communication card are flashing Green on the Mod light and the Net A light. It does this off and on every few days. If you turn the power off to the drive it resets it and the lights all go solid green and the drive starts to function correctly. Its goes from device net to a scanner to ethernet. Any Ideas ?? [/INST] Check to see how many Dnet nodes you have on the link and also how fast is your RPI (update time) set for the drive. Also, you can configure the drive to not fault or alarm on net loss. I am having the same problem but it is with Profibus. I am using PowerFlex 40 drives in Multi-drive mode on Profibus using 22-COMM-P adapter with Siemens S7-300 series PLC. I have two drives in Multi-drive mode and one in Single drive mode. The drives which are in Multi-Drive mode having a Fault F71 adaptor Net Loss. All lights on the comms cards are solid green. But the drive in single drive mode has a Mod light flashing green and also showing Fault F71. It is not showing any fault on the PLC. Any idea? \n </s>

<s>[INST] Activation question We have three techs that use RS500 and RS5000 on as many as seven differant pcs. Is it possible to buy three copies of each software package and three dongles and let each tech have their own licenses on the dongles? This would be a whole lot cheaper than 7 software packages. Thanks, Steve [/INST] Steve, yes it is possible. You have to copy all the .lic files of the activations on all PC, so that every tech will be able to activate the software on every PC using his dongle. I suggest to take a look to Aid 54553 and Aid 35251 for related infos. - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Why does Rockwell need to verify my serial number to download a SAFETY advisory firmware update? I just received Product Safety Advisory 2009-07-001 in my email today. The web link included with it basically says output modules may not go to their pre-defined idle state under certain conditions. That's a safety issue all right (says so right in the advisory). So why must I have my software qualified in order to download the firmware update? It seems to me like I have to prove my license, YET AGAIN, to be able to use Rockwell software. It's a safety advisory. Does Rockwell really want to play license games like that? [/INST] i totally agree with you, sometimes rockwell looks like pushing to much on customer for money. At some point you have to give service for your customer without asking for money.Just get what the customer needs and it will buy more stuff more Rockwell in the futur, where some profit will come out. You don't really have to prove your licence but you need a software support contract ( expensive also) to reach the download page and remain safe. Rockwell is just going on the wrong way, and having few discussion with different customer around the country here and all agree that we are losing the support and help from Rockwell without paying big dollars. Sometime they gonna pay for that because other manufacturer in automation are coming really good in service and support without extra charge like rockwell will do. have a good day !!!! From a practical standpoint, there's no way for RA to determine if you have a v17 system that needs to be updated, or if you just have older systems that you want a v17 upgrade for without paying for a support contract. I disagree with you, flames, that free support just drives greater future sales. I've been in a great many situations where free support really just drove the request for free products, especially software products. I've seen the effect of free support, especially phone support. It drives infinite demand, and causes the amount of effort users are willing to put forth themselves to decline sharply. We've been running PLC support phone banks for decades, and we're very aware of how support contracts and even toll-free phone lines affect the substance of the calls that come in. In my personal opinion, Tech Connect contracts should be much less expensive, but should be universally required. If you have a new v17 system and no support contract, you should call your local RA office and talk to them. One has to remember that when you purchase the software it's pretty much a blank slate. You have the power to be as creative as you want with controlling equipment and when you pay for support you agree with Rockwell's statement of liability. Free support may open them up for a liability for equipment of which they have no control over. I agree with Ken in that free support opens up a whole new world in terms of the support problems you get as well. I would like to see, however, a temporary 6-month software support that comes with the purchase of software. This initial support allows companies who buy the software actually know what kind of support they will need. Since we are an integrator, Rockwell has worked with our clients who have never purchased software before to give them a 1-year software support at no charge. A BIG step for RA. Also when you pay for support you can demand a higher standard of technical expertise on the other end as well...and we've all been in THAT situation too. Has anyone tried to install the package? I keep getting an error stating VBSBACKUPMSIKITS.VBS cannot be found. There is only two files in the .zip file; Contents.txt and ControlFlash.msi. Anyone having trouble? Nevermind..... I forgot about using the Microsoft MSI clean-up utility. If anyone has this issue, refer to ID 45249.... Ken, I'm confused about your practical standpoint. The safety advisory says V17.01 firmware used with various 1756, 1768, 1769, 1789 processors can cause IO to not go to their expected state. #1 confusion: For me to use V17.01 firmware, don't I need to be in V17 of RSLogix5000? For me to be using that software, I have to have an up-to-date license, right? Or is it possible to use, say, V15 software with V17.01 firmware in the PLC? #2 confusion: This is a SAFETY advisory (PSA 2009-07-001, knowledgebase answer ID 62845). I submit in such a case it should not be necessary to prove your valid license. Version 17 is relatively new, so the great majority of users who have it got it under their Tech Connect support contract. Those users can get the update in exactly the same way they got the first release of v17. Users who bought v17 as their very first Rockwell Automation product get a 1 year support contract at no charge. Hopefully they use the services and renew their contract. They are eligible for the update over the web or via shipped DVD. Users who bought v17 as a brand new license but don't have a support contract (and you're always offered one) are the only ones who won't be eligible to download the software from the website. And those refuseniks are the ones who ought to be talking to their Rockwell Automation office, because they are missing out on all the benefits of the Tech Connect contract. If RA had a way to identify users in the third category via the website, they would probably do it. I personally would like the opportunity to talk to anyone who is buying new Logix but refusing to buy or renew a support contract, so I can try to learn their perspective on the value of those services. I personally drove about a hundred miles each way the other day to hand a software update CD to a customer who needed a new version of RSLogix 500 to access a new MicroLogix he'd bought. I ended up spending the whole afternoon discussing his application, showing him how to configure DDE links to Excel, and demonstrating the Modbus drivers in the new PanelView Component product. When I mentioned that he could have gotten this update over the web with an eConnect contract, he looked me in the eye and said I don't waste my money on support. I can certainly understand that a SAFETY advisory could be treated like a recall on a car...if it's safety related then Rockwell should foot the bill to make sure everyone is safe. However, most safety bulletins RA sends out occurs under some specific circumstances and cautions us to watch out for these scenarios. We've used v17 for about 6 months now with none of these problems occurring. That's not to say they can't but now we know what to watch for and avoid if possible. I also know of some other software companies that won't even send you a notice of anything unless you are a support-paying customer. Having to have a valid support contract isn't new either. Back when everyone was beginning to use the 6200 dos-based software....if we didn't have the support contract...we didn't get updates, safety or not. To clear up something Ken mentioned... Whenever you buy a new product family for the first time (ie, you buy a new FactoryTalk Studio SE package), you are eligible for a 1 year free support contract for that product family. It isn't automatic, simply because we don't have an easy mechanism to identify those things, but the distributor you purchase from SHOULD be able to figure it out easily and SHOULD be offering it to you. If she does not, ASK for it! Put simply, we believe our support is second to none and that if you get a taste for how useful it is and how much it will reduce your Total Cost of Ownership ... well, we think most of our customers will renew and even expand their support contract at the end of the year. To refer back to Ken's anecdote, his customer may not waste his money on support, but he paid Ken a LOT of money to hand deliver that CD and then spend the afternoon talking. For most customers, that one visit was many times more than the cost of a whole year's support and you can bend an engineer's ear as much as you want with that one contract. JHutch You've gotten off track from my original question guys. The point is, Rockwell issues a safety notice, but requires that I prove I have a valid license in order to get it. I'm not debating the merits of a support subscription (not now, at least). I'm pointing out that a safety concern is being placed second to that of license validation. Without stirring this up too much, I wanted to share a point of clarification that I learned today. The idle-mode anomaly described in the Product Safety Advisory that TJ notes is entirely part of the controller firmware. It is not affected by the network module firmware, by the I/O module firmware, or by RSLogix 5000 software. The only thing that is different in the download of RSLogix 5000 17.01.02 is the bundled controller firmware. It does still beg TJ's question, but it helps that you don't have to download the whole RSLogix 5000 suite, just the controller firmware for your controllers. I knew the PSA talked of a firmware update. Small download. Nothing to do with upgrading the programming suite. Firmware version must match software major version, right? And to use the programming suite, I have to have a valid license, with FactoryTalk Activation Tool right there to be sure it is valid. The original question is why do I need to verify my serial number for the safety firmware update? \n </s>

<s>[INST] IAB 7.3 problems with stratix 8000 Hi ! I',m using IAB 7.3 and there is a problem when I try to connect devices to a stratix 8000 with two expansion modules (+16 ports). I am only allowed (by the software)to connect 8 ports, then the option to connect more dissapears. Is anything I am not doing well ? Thanks [/INST] You're right... I get the same issue... :smileymad: It seems to be a bug... only workaround I've found is to add the new devices from the Network Tab, dragging them to drop in the Network view. Then you may configure your node as usual in the Hardware view :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview 1000 Message Display Shows error even if tag value = message state value I've got an old Panelview 1000 connected to a SLC505 via DF1 through a Prosoft serial card; I added a Message Display but it will only show error when the object tag value = plc integer value. I haven't seen this problem before. Any thoughts? The other objects in the Panelview are character arrays or value displays and work fine. I don't see why the text list states would be any different. [/INST] What is the address syntax, exactly ? I'd have to see the configuration of the object in PanelBuilder32 and the Tag database configuration to make a comment. Whenever I have a multistate indicator or list indicator not working the way I expect, I throw a Numeric Display onto the screen so that I can see the raw value of a database tag from the PanelView's perspective. Do you have two object tag values the same? This will cause the error to display. I have 2 message displays that I added, and both are doing the same thing. The object tags for each are N19:190 and N19:191 and set up as unsigned integer. I don't see it used anywhere else in the tag database or plc program. The N19 file is being copied to the Prosoft card from word N19:100 to N19:200 in one block write of length 100, so it should be getting sent. The message display shows the proper text for the 0 state until it changes value to non-zero then it shows error from then on. The numeric message display method is a good idea. I will try it. I didn't think of that. I know it is a dumb question but: did you set the Message Display Read type inside the Properties tab to Value insted of the default selected Single Bit ? Did you get the same error with all different values from PLC ( I mean all what is different than 0) ?Did you try as suggested by Ken Roach to configure a Numeric display near the MSG display to see the raw value from PLC ? Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Showing the data display on the PV helped me see that I was getting what was expected from the PLC. I did have 2 text list values that were the same. Dumb mistake! \n </s>

<s>[INST] PLC with GSM modems Dear AllsI thought it is quite simple to get the remote plc connected to pc using gsm modems at two ends but there is some problem i am not able to configure. I have Micrologix 1100 connected with gsm modem thru channel 0 and PC running rslinks with another gsm modem. two modems are data enabled. I have to use rslinks dialler to connect to other end modem which has to be in autoanswer mode. How do i do that?thanks in advance to all the support i keep on getting!! ragni [/INST] ragni, following you may find an useful link to a guide that explain how to configure and use RSLinx in order to connect to a PLC thru modems... it is for Analog modem, but I have tried that setting also with GSM with success.Use the 9300-RADKIT help for Micrologix.Only be sure that the modem or the SIM cards you use are enabled for traffic of datas by your GSM operator. http://www.rockwellautomation.com/services/remote/modems/dialin/get/RADM1Bv.1.zip Hope this helps, let me know....:smileywink: - fuzzy logic ragni, any news about your GSM connection ? Could be interesting, also for other users that read this thread and need the same, to have some feedback from you... :smileywink: Thanks...- fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] FT ME, PROBLEM WITH ALARM ANALOG TYPE TAG HELLO With my FT version 5.00 (cpr9), when I use an ALMA type tag in RSLgx 5000, I dont have a tag in tag browser.When I have an ALM tyep tag, it's OK. It's normal ? [/INST] Hello Alain, Yes, that's normal. With FactoryTalk Alarms and Events, you don't need to create tags. You just subscribe to any alarms that the controller has defined. It saves you the time of entering them twice - once in RSLogix 5000 and once in FTView. \n </s>

<s>[INST] 1746-HSCE Hi, can someone have a easy way to resume how to set up a 1746-HSCE card. I do it for a while and don't remember how to do it. thanks for support [/INST] Try to look at KB doc ID 13774, here the link: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=13774 Also look at the examples on the User Manual of the module, it is quite easy to have a minimum configuration works. Basically at first scan you have to move the configuration words you prepared in N file to M file of the module. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Project Documenter Hey Yall, I've just finished a HMI project for a machine and used the project documenter for the first time. the system is ME and the html file was generated on my laptop. I now have the problem of being unable to open the document on any other pc. i took a look on the knowledge base and seen that the xml's for the document reside in C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\Project Documenter\'project name'\ so i tried copying the structure and put it on a pc, but this would not open it either, so i'm just wondering is this possible? [/INST] Hi John, are you trying to open the document on another PC using Project Documenter or just an xml viewer ? If you're in the first case, then be aware you'll need to have also the related ME project on that PC, to let the Project Documenter be able to retrieve the needed informations to show. If in the second case, which is the error do you get ? - fuzzy logic hey fuzzy, its the second case, when i created the project document i exported it, then i saved as xxx.html onto the server. i then sent this to the customer so they could review but they were unable to open it, just got a 'cannot open page' error.I then took a look at some aids on kb and saw that the info is stored in directory as above, so i copied out all that and put into the same folder on other pc but still would not open. Basically i want to create the project document in .html and send it to customer so that they can see it.P.S its only the display info i want to create. John, I've made some tests here, tried to generate a report using Project Documenter and exported as .html Then, from the folder you've indicated, I've copied the <Application name>.html and the <Application name> folder to another PC... I've the same issue as you.... Looking inside the .html file, using Notepad, you may see there is the path of the original place where the files were, created by the Project Documenter... so, you've two ways to solve: Create the same path to the destination PCEdit the .html file and find/replace the original path with the new one.After that, you will need to move to the right path also the file named ProjDocSchema.xsl from the original folder, as it is needed to the xml files to open. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Fuzzy,I came to the same solution as that, tried creating the same path in the destination pc but didn't work so i'll give a go at editing the path in the .html file. Either of these solutions are not ideal though maybe someone from rockwell should re-think this one! Cheers anyway, will let you know if i get it sorted. Hey John, did you also copy the file as indicated in the orange text of my previous post, after correcting path? I've solved using that workaround.... :smileysurprised: If not, please post a screenshot of the error you get.... - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] New surplus 1305- Not Enabled Message I acquired a 1305 drive AA08A (2HP) that I hooked up with a Programming Interface 1201-HA1.I tried two interfaces and keep getting a Not Enabled message.Reset defaults on HIM.I run a 1336 on another motor and the Interface runs fine.Have entire manual and they talk about enable signal but not in much specifics.I have 5V on TB2 pin 11 , nothing on 12.Any suggestions if I missed a jumper or setting or is drive bad?Thanks,Rich [/INST] As I can remember, you have to close either a contact or a wire between terminals 11 and 12 of TB2 to enable your drive; you can't use an external 5 volts source, it is supplied internally. - fuzzy logic Thanks for your reply. Is there a software command I am missing that you remember?There is a big warning sticker on TB2 about separating out contact between various pins as well as to ground or voltage. The unit came without the programming module attached but it would seem the programming module should be able to enable the drive without me physically adding a wire somewhere.The only reference to pin 11 changing internally from open to closed I found in the manual is regarding a setting for 3 wire or 2 wire operation affecting forward/reverse workings.I am not sure what they mean by 3-wire. I am hooked up to 3 phase but I don't think they mean this.The motor is new and has been tested and runs on a 3 phase hookup. Thanks,Rich glasslight, the enable wire should be used... it is not possible to enable the drive from logic command via network... Attached a screenshot from the User Manual; 2-wire means a run maintained contact, 3-wire means momentary push buttons for Start and Stop with a common wire. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic It works now. Thanks.Jumpering 11 & 12 changed the message and with that knowledge found we also had to jumper 7 and 8.Now have variable airflow on our small spray booth.Richwww.glasslight.com Yes, terminal 7 and 8 are used for stop command and shold be closed together to let drive work. Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad it works ! May you please also mark the thread as solved, using the green button Solution ? over my previous post? Just to give the correct status to the case... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Ethernet communication Hi, is there a web site or stuff, maybe someone can help me about improving communication on a ethernet network with Panelview Plus (2) around 15 flex I/O loaded to max. (means 15 rack of 7 I/O). My ethernet card 1756-ENBT/A rev 1.1, is almost loaded at 92 % of capacity. I just afraid to get network slow and bad communication. [/INST] Flames, did you already use the Ethernet/IP Capacity Tool ? The tool will give you a quick idea on what you may expect from your Ethernet/IP in terms of usage, just inserting the devices and the RPI you need from them. You will get the number of CIP and TCP/IP connections used, and the PPS from your Ethernet card, and the remaining resources. Which kind of modules are in the Flex I/O racks ? Are there Analog or Special cards ? How many in total ? Every module of this kind will consume a connection from the -ENBTAre there digital I/O modules in the remote racks? Did you configure the Remote Adapters to use a Rack Optimized connection for them ?Which is the RPI you've configured for your Flex I/O ? Using the tool, you may note the big differance of used resources choosing either 20 ms or 5 ms...Which kind of switches are in the network ? Do you have just unmanaged or also managed (..hope the last :smileysurprised: ) ? If you have at least one managed (usually the one where is connected the processor), did you configure it to use the IGMP Snooping ? This is very important to manage the Multicast messages on the network. Take also a look to the Ethernet/IP User Manual, it is an important source of informations about all the above. Consider also the possibility to upgrade the firmware of your Ethernet/IP module, it seems to me quite old...:smileysurprised: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Hi, you might laught but i'm a little confused when you talked about switch managed and unmanaged ??? I'm still using Unmanaged switch, does it really change something on the quality of communication on the network. Sorry i'm still way of trainning since few years !!! not good !! thx AB equipment is multicast... it wants to send to everything on the enet network... unmanaged switch is like a wide open hub...everything goes everywhere... a managed switch only allows traffic from specific ports to specific ports .. managed switches come with software to configure them. Hi Flames, take a look to the following technotes, those will clarify your doubts....:smileyhappy: Aid 24380 - Aid 22044 - Aid 26270 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] PLC-5. Remotely changing the mode. Is there a possibility to change the mode of PLC-5 proccessor except of case RSLogix5 using? I use the RSEmulate5 software and sometimes it place PLC (emulated) to Program mode when RSEmulate5 starts up. Is there some method of managing PLC-5 mode, for exapmple, through PLC data files or using CIP-messages? Ilya Zykov [/INST] No way to do this... You only have the status of the key switch in the status file http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=48083 Also you cannot use a CIP generic message.... :smileysad: Thank you, fuzzy!Unfurtunatelly it looks like you right.I have found how to change mode of proccessor through DF1, but only for SLC500 and Micrologix.http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/1770-rm516_-en-p.pdf Ilya, using your indications about what you found in DF1 commands manual, I found a supplement that includes that commands also for PLC-5 ! http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=27504 Check for it at page 6 of the attached .pdf file named PLC5 and SLC504 Communication driver (Set Processor Mode). Might be a solution...:smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Thank you, fuzzy! Cool document! \n </s>

<s>[INST] Copy & Pasting Tags Online Am I crazy or did I miss something? I could have sworn that it was possible to copy and paste tags while online in the tag editor. I can select a tag, right click and select copy but when I try to paste it at the bottom, the paste is grayed out. I am using V17. I'm sure I've done this in the past but I have noticed that I can't do this while online. Am I losing it? [/INST] It should work.... :smileysurprised: Click on the cell with the tag name to copy, highlight the tag name, right click, copy. Then, click on the empty tag name, right click, paste. Tags can not be copied and paste by selecting the whole row. - fuzzy logic Thanks for the reply. I've been using 5000 since 03 and I'm not sure why all of a sudden I thought I could do this online. The company I now work for uses a D3 system in our plant and very few Logix controllers, so I haven't been in the editor as much as my old job. Call this one a brain fart! :smileytongue: \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to add security to a recipe How security can be added to a recipe in Factory Talk View SE. Before the operator downloads the recipe he must be asked for the security means there must be some login where the permissions is given to the concerned operator only.No one other than the concerned person can download the recipe. How this problem can be solved. Is VB code to be written for this problem ? [/INST] You may use the FactoryTalk View SE Signature Control Activex... to understand how, see the User's Guide, starting at page 16-436 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Writing PLC Tags in VBA I have an application where we scan a barcode into a StringIinput. In the StringInput_Change VBA code I validate and log the barcode data. Now I need to automatically raise a bit in the PLC to indicate that a valid barcode was scanned. I have created a mometary pushbutton which works when I click it, but I can not automate this in VBA. MomentaryPushbutton1.Click would be nice but it will not work, the button can not be fully exposed to VBA. Can I write directly to the Tag in VBA? How? Is there another workaround with a screen object that is more exposed to VBA than the momentary pushbutton? Any help would be highly appreciated. Ken [/INST] The most straightforward way is to have a numeric input field (it can even be hidden somewhere on the screen) exposed to VBA and linked to a controller tag. When the barcode is scanned, you add these lines of code in StringInput_Change: NumericInput1.Value = 1NumbericInput1.Download And you should be good to go.Do the same to reset back to zero (or let the controller reset it back to zero.) Alternately, you can create a tag group and set the tag that way, but for a single bit, the NumericInput should be fine. Thanks SharonB. No way to do that with a Bit adress? Ken Hmm, a bit address is like any other. You can link your numberic input to [CLX_SHORTCUT]MyTag.0 or something like that and set it to 0 or 1 as necessary. or am I missing what you mean? I will use the numeric input route I guess. I still would like to know how to use a Tag object or tag group to manipulate tag data directly. I see articles in the KB that allude to it, but never anything like a how-to at my level. If anyone knows of a text like that please let me know. Ken You can do something like this:Dim oTagGroup As TagGroup Private Sub Display_AnimationStart() Set oTagGroup = Application.CreateTagGroup(Me.AreaName) oTagGroup.Add Your_tag_name_hereEnd Sub Private Sub StringDisplay_Changed() oTagGroup( Your_tag_name_here ).Value = 1End Sub Private Sub Display_Unload() Set oTagGroup = NothingEnd Sub And don't forget error checking! There are some technotes from TechEd08 with this type of example, but they haven't been released yet. JHutch - set off the VBA code to make it a little easier to read. Ken, There's a short help file for the SE object model , C:\Program Files\Common Files\Rockwell\Help\DisplayClientOM.chm. The examples there might be what you're looking for. Alternately, from VBA : Application.ExecuteCommand Set [Myclx]NewBarcodeData 1 Dan \n </s>

<s>[INST] The maximun number of PID in Contrologix Please advise the maximun number of PID in controllogix [/INST] RiverVN, The number of PID loops you can control depends entirely on how fast you want to scan them and how much memory you have in your controller. For very fast flow/position loops, you might only do a few or a few dozen. For slow temperature loops that are only scanned once every few seconds, you might do a few hundred. For the time associated with the PID and PIDE instructions themselves, refer to Publication 1756-RM087E-EN-E (5/2005 or later), the Logix 5000 Controllers Execution Time and Memory Use Reference Manual. This publication is available from the online literature library, or if you installed the online books, open RSLogix 5000 and click Help | Online Books and go to the Instructions page. Please understand that you will need additional logic for your application to support the PID or PIDE instruction -- I'd allow at least as much memory and execution time for the support logic as for the algorithms themselves. Also check out Publication 1756-RM006E-EN-P (7/2008 or later) for more information on the process control (function block diagram) instruction set, especially the PIDE instruction, and Publication 1756-RM003K-EN-P (7/2008 or later) for general instruction set information. PID is in Chapter 13. The number of loops you can control also depends on the controller you select. A 1756-L55 (rev 16 or earlier) will control fewer loops than a 1756-L61/L62/L63/L64, just because it is a slower processor. If you have a redundant controller configuration, a fair chunk of controller time is spent updating the backup controller, so the number of loops you can control in this configuration is also less. In a non-redundant L63 with an assortment of loop update times, you should be able to get up to about 50 loops or more, depending on how much else (two-state valves, motors, interlocks, sequences, phases, etc. etc. etc.) you have to control. This would be for a system which is predominantly continuous control. My experience is more with procedural control (batching, bioreactors, mixers, etc.), where most of the control is the assorted solenoid valves, pumps, etc. I might only have a dozen loops in the controller, but that's only because the process is mostly other sorts of control. Short answer: it depends on how fast the loops are, what controller you buy, is it redundant, what else is being controlled, etc. Best Regards,Dale, W8ABZ As I know, some PLC of Siemens, OPTO 22 have limitation about number of PID. So, Do Rockwell also have this limitation ? No limitations. Only memory size and how you optimize your programs scans for the best performance. Slow temperature loops can be executed every 1-2 seconds without affecting anything while fast flow loops every 100ms if you want. As long as you allow enough headroom in your memory for your processor to allow for online editing. I just recently finished a project that had about 125 PID loops in an L63 processor....works just fine. Do you have any Rockwell documents to prove this No limitation ? We need it to show for our customer. Thanks in advance No I don't and I don't thnk you'll find any simply because the PID or PIDE instruction is just that....an instruction. It holds as true as any other instruction. How many MOV instructions can you have? Again, it's based on memory of the controller. Having said that, you can bog down a processor by not running them in a periodic task or by not setting the priority of the periodic tasks. How you program the instructions is more important than how many you can have. The fast loops are usually executed faster and the slower loops (usually temperature) are executed only every so often so the processor loading is minimized eventhough the memory may be at 50%. There is a document about memory and execution times for each instruction which used to be 1756-RM087E-EN-E so you might want to search for the latest version. \n </s>

<s>[INST] Password Expiration Warning Hey there, I was wondering is there a tag i can read the password expiration warning, which is set up in the policies.So example: set up the policy to generate a warning a day before it should be changed, make a bit go high then use that bit in an expression to display the password button on screen? Any thoughts? J [/INST] Hi John, are you talking about ViewSE ? - fuzzy logic Sorry,No ViewME, Please don't tell me its not supperted in ME! I don't think you can even change your password in ME.... John, here what I've found about your question: First, I was asking about ViewSE, because I've found a document with some VBA code to realize it inside ViewSE... obviously this isn't valid for ME, as VBA isn't available. Then, inside ViewME, you may select for a particular User that password will expire; this will automatically open the password change popup at runtime X days before the expiration will happen; just this popup will be shown when that user log on in the application. Following an example of a popup: Some settings are needed to obtain this, inside Security Policies. Here a screenshot with an example to set a maximum password age of 5 days, and the message to come 1 day before the password will expire, when the user will login. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Jamy, a User *can* change his password at runtime on ViewME.... unless it has been decided by the developer to avoid a User to do that... here taken from another post, where there are some infos: The only password that you can change is the active user. You cannot have a *main* user change others password at runtime; just you may deny a user the possibility to change its own password at runtime.You cannot create / remove users at runtime...Security configuration can only be done in FactoryTalk View Studio. - fuzzy logic That will do perfect.Thanking you. \n </s>

<s>[INST] panelview 1000 My panelview 1000 is coming up with Ethernet error = 16420,0,0. the comms status is saying attached and its also saying im connected to the network????? [/INST] Invalid gateway address found. Verify gateway address. Re-enter gateway. This error is caused by entering 0.0.0.0 as the Gateway address...If no Gateway address is used, leave the field blank as 0.0.0.0 is not a valid address To access the Gateway Address in PanelBuilder32, go to Application Settings and select Communications Setup, and press Ethernet Config Button... press OK when edited.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 works 7.4.00 CPR 9 -- how to display a string tag on the alarm screen This is how I have defined the alarm message in the tag data base: Robot Crash Detected BAS [/INST] Unfortunately there isn't this possibility using RSView32... embedded variables are not supported.... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] DH485 to RS232PV Passthrough Is it possible to download a PV32 project from a PC connected via a 1747UIC on DH485 to Channel 1 on a 5/03 thru Channel 0 to the RS232 Panelview ? [/INST] Nope. The SLC 5/03 is the limitation here. It can't properly route the comms between channel 0 and channel 1. JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] Simple way to compare the values in two instances of a UDT? I have a UDT called Recipe. It consists of DINTS, SINTS, REALS and BOOLS. I have one instance of this UDT called Current_Recipe and another called Recipe_Library. Recipe_Library is a 10 element array. What I want to do is compare ALL of the values in Current_Recipe against Recipe_Library[x]. Is there a simple way in Logix5000 to do this, or do I have to go through piece by piece to make the compare? I'm checking to make sure that the temperatures, times, etc are the same in both. If it matters, I am using V16. Thanks! Joe [/INST] Hmmm... it would be not so easy as all of the compare type instructions must be specified down to the element level of a file or structure of a UDT in order to execute, therefore it would not be an easy task to compare all the values of a complex UDT to see if perhaps they had changed or to make sure they are what they are supposed to be..... take a look to Aid 45384, there is a method you may utilize... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Joe, Maybe COP each UDT-typed Tag to an appropriately-sized DINT array, then use an FSC to compare the DINT arrays? Use the FSC in ALL mode, and clear the EN bit right before you scan it. All you care about is the Found bit after the compare. Might take some scan time, plus the memory for the two added array tags, but the code itself should be reasonably simple. For your array, instead of using FOR instructions (which require a new routine), I'd just set a DINT index tag to zero, then start a loop (using LBL at the top and JMP at the bottom) to increment the index of which one in the array I copy and compare. (For the singleton, you only need to copy it once, before the loop.) If you do use the FOR, you should be able to pass a UDT instance from the calling routine and have it show up in a DINT array in the called routine. Subroutine parameter passing (stacking and unstacking) doesn't do type checking. Just return the Found status from the subroutine. Hope this helps!Dale, W8ABZ Hello Joe, I have exactly the same question ... What was your solution ? Did someone wrote an AOI for that ? regardsHep \n </s>

<s>[INST] CompactLogix L35E and RSL5K V17 Did anybody tried to browe a compactlogix L35E flashed with V17 firmware ? It seems that EDS file of L35E communication adapter isn't install with V17 of RSL5K. Even after installing it, the communication adapter is recognized but RSLinx is unable to brows 1769 backplane correctly (show 1756 module VA1769 instead of compact bus) [/INST] y need to register Compactbus local EDS File. Did you install the new RSLinx Classic that was released along with V17? That should have installed and registered all the eds files you needed. \n </s>

<s>[INST] L35E ethernet question I have two L35E connected together via ethernet and am trying to swap the the IP address of the two. The IP address swap successfully, can be pinged and communicated with external programs (RSLogix) but cannot communicate with each other until the ethernet port is reset. Does anyone know why they must be reset and how to do that programmatically? [/INST] rookcrook, How do you have them communicating? If you are using Produced/Consumed Tags or connected/cached MSGs, you have a persistent CIP connection (and so TCP connection). Once the TCP connection is established, the packets are directed by MAC ID, which is fixed for each module. Your ping shows that the new IP address is recognized by the module. So you need to break the connection and establish a new one. If you are using MSGs, be sure to uncheck the connected and cache connections checkboxes on the Communication tab of the MSG dialog so the MSG will be uncached. Then the MSG makes a new connection each time. I assume you are programmatically modifying the MSG path before you enable the MSG again. I'm not sure how you would handle Produced/Consumed Tags because the IP address of the destination controller is buried in the module configuration for the remote controller in the I/O tree of the controller organizer. You'll need better help than mine to change all that on the fly! Hope this helps!Dale, W8ABZ You ought to be able to send a Reset Service (service 0x05) to the Ethernet daughtercard to cause it to perform a soft reboot. Why are you attempting to do this ? \n </s>

<s>[INST] How to send an ASCII/telnet command to a IP device by RSLogix 500 Hello, I have a ML1400 and I need to access the data of a Omega device through a Ethernet Network. This Omega device is a coordinator that handles wireless data transmission from a 0-20mA device. You can use a Telnet programs to access the data using ASCII commands. (example; send command ERDG00A and the device response with 0 120 24 3,45 mA 4 V. Indicating nº of device, sequence, channel 1, unit, channel 2, unit.) The Omega device, a PC and the ML 1400 are connected to a network, and have an IP address that is in the same range. I want to know if the MSG commands works for this, and How can I configure this instruction? or What command can I use to request data from the PLC to the Omega device? Thanks and Regards. [/INST] Never done something like this, but I'm quite sure the only way is through Open Socket features. See Chapter 23 Socket Interface Using CIP Generic Messaging in MicroLogix 1400 Reference Manual. Unfortunately I've not found examples about that, just something about the -EWEB module of CLX, which uses similar manner to communicate through Open Sockets over Ethernet....In case, take a look to the following technotes for reference: Aid 33240 - Aid 32962 - fuzzy logic Thanks for your help. I'm trying to configure the socket interface but I can't pass the openconnection. I've been using the parameters 1 0 2 0 0 and 0 for the setting to createsocket, and apparently is created without problems. Then when I configure the openconnection block returns the error Object Specific General Error. I don't know what is the problem, I am setting the parameters 0 100 22 0 17 2. 16 .0 .2 00 ?p or t= 20 00 I don't know if I'm setting the ip address and the port correctly in the N file. Also, if I set the ip address and port at the createsocket parameters in the Nfile it also return whit the same error. If you have an example on rslogix 500 of create socket it would be very helpfullthanks regards As I've already written, unfortunately, I cannot find an example for you... I'll ask other expert users if they can help... I hope.... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic It seems you have similar problem with this thread.Micrologix 1400 CIP Generic TCP/IP Configuration \n </s>

<s>[INST] PoewrFlex700 HIM Start Problem Dear all, Q1: HIM Start ProblemI had install a Powerflex700 drive with DDC control enable. The Powerlfex700 drive config to run at Auto & Manual Mode, Digital In 1 set as Start Drive & Digital In 3 as AUTO/MANUAL Mode selection. Speed Control by Analog In 1 in 0-10V input. In AUTO mode, VFD was control by DDC via terminal input and the VFD works fine. While in Manual mode, the HIM take control by press ALT-AUTO/MAN, the HIM takeover the VFD control and can start and adjust VFD speed. However, once I push the Stop button(Which is red in color) the drive stop and cannot be start again by press the Start button(Which is green in color). I had to recycle power of the drive in-order to gain the MANUAL mode control again from the HIM. Also I had check that the HIM Stop button(Which is red in color) can stop the VFD in both MANUAL & AUTO mode. Then in-order to regain the VFD control, we had to recycle the VFD power again. Would anyone can help?? What is the problem and is there any config parameter I had to checked with?? Q2: Analog In ProblemOur DDC contractor use johnson control controller and speed control by 0-10V, during the T&C we found that the VFD cannot received the true signal. Actually when the DDC AO output 10V to VFD, we measured the VFD Analog In 1 had read only 7.4V?? Is that the problem of Impedence? Any thing we can do to solve it? Q3: HIM Frequency Display Minus Sign Problem My VFD was configured to run in reverse direction in order to get the Motor Runs in correction direction. Howeve the frequency display in HIM with minus sign and how can I remove it?? Any idea or suggestion?? Thousand thanks for kindly assistance in advanced. [/INST] A1. Please read the note on the bottom of page 1-23Important ; Progamming Inputs for 2 wire control deactivates all HIM Start buttons unless parameter 192, [ save HIM Ref ], bit 1 [ Manual Mode ]=1.This will allow HIM to control Start and Jog.You will need to remove the run input before selecting Manual control. A2. you could adjust the min/ max speed required to match the 0-7.5 signal A3 .Change the drive back to Forward and reverse two of the motor lead connections Thanks for your information to A3. I'm afraid this can not solve my problem as you can see why from the site listed below:http://www.control.com/thread/1227039468 Motor connected to VFD cannot alter the rotation by swap any 2-phase line. Therefore, I guess the solution to this question is to config the HIM in correct way. I still seaking for the solution. Hi, about point A3.... Agree with David, swapping two output phases will reverse motor rotation :smileysurprised: Just tested on a PF700 and obviously works.... Did you also test it ? - fuzzy logic To A3:I haven't done this before on VFD, only on Contactor driven motor and it works!! Did you done that and made it before?? Since my client also try this method on a Telemecanique VFD and fail to solve the same problem. But it worth to try at this stage. Thanks!! To A1 & A2:I still can't figure out the problem. Is it the HIM start button tends to start motor in forward and the VFD setting is start motor revese so that I can't start motor from HIM Start button after I stop VFD with Stop button?? Any ideas?? However, I had done what David said and I can now start and vary VFD speed but not re-start it after HIM Stop button pressed. This case also exist when the VFD runs in AUTO mode, once the Stop button pressed, VFD can't be re-start again from DDC and need re-cycle VFD power. What a strange!!! \n </s>

<s>[INST] Which cable when uploading from a PV300? Trying to comm with a PV300 using pc with a serial port, and DF-1 driver. I am using cable [/INST] I guess you're connecting to a PV300 micro... in this case the cable is correct (1761-CBL-PM02) - See Aid 18955 If you've trouble to communicate with, be sure your model is the one with DF1 protocol...If you're trying using the Panelbuilder32 internal DF1 driver, be sure RSLinx Classic doesn't use the same serial port inside one of its drivers... or other programs may also have that port already in use... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thanks for your reply. I have a PV300 Micro. It uses DH485 protocol. Is this still the correct cable to use? When I try to connect, I am making sure the COM1 port is open and not in use by another program/device. No luck yet. 2711-M3A19L1 Thanks Yes, the cable is correct, just you've to use RSLinx configuring for it a DH-485 driver (the one named 1747-PIC / AIC+ driver). - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] pv550 download under win3.11 Hi guys, i have to download to a PV550 DH485-Panel 2711-B5A2 Frn 1.04.I can not use PB32 and RSlinx.I have a Win3.11, an Interchange driver and a 1747-pic on a COM1 port.I use the standard config of the COM-Port (9600, 8, n, 1, no Handshake)The error-msg: transfer aborted unable to send commands to terminal. Who can help me? Thank you very much.hugette [/INST] Wow, that's OLD. I don't see why PanelBuilder32 would not work, on a modern PC. I don't think there is any PV terminal firmware too old for PanelBuilder32. The 1747-PIC driver does not allow you to choose the Data/Stop/Parity settings; you generally choose 19200 baud and a node number. Make sure you are not attempting to use the DF1 driver. Remember that the 1747-PIC receives power through the DH485 plug, so the PanelView must be connected to a power supply or to an SLC controller so that power can pass through the PV terminal to the 1747-PIC. yes its old.the Panel 550 does not suttort the Bitmaps, if the Application opend by PB32 and downloaded with RSLinx.I have to use an older PB version. An older PB version will not run on a Win2000. Also i have to take an older PC, there the RSLinx does not run.The PCMK port of RSLinx is working on Win2000, the kommunication is ok, the bitmaps not.How will the Win3.11 kommunicate with the PV550 DH485. Thanks for your answer.hugette The very latest PB32 will work with the very oldest PV firmware. The only bitmap image I can remember was a few versions ago (maybe around v3.6?) where bitmaps could get inverted. But the latest version of PB32 definitely does not have *that* problem. Seriously, I've done PB32 support for over 10 years, and I doubt I could get the system you've got running. :) JHutch \n </s>

<s>[INST] SLC 500 processor as adapter? Is there any SLC 500 processor that can be set up as an adapter like some of the PLC 5 adapters can? [/INST] I guess you're talking about Remote I/O network... well, any SLC processor has the possibility to be connected to a RIO network via the embedded ports...just you have a RIO scanner module (1747-SN) to add in the chassis, and an adapter module (1747-ASB); this last one cannot be placed inside the same chassis of the processor, but it must be the first module of a new one, to be used as remote chassis. edit:Thus, the answer is no, it is not possible... :smileysad: see the following posts....:smileytongue: - fuzzy logic There is one way to make a SLC-500 processor share data with a RIO scanner (like in adapter mode) and that is using a 1747-DCM module. This module is known as a Direct Communications Module and will place up to 1 full rack (8 words) of SLC-500 I/O data on an RIO network. If the DCM is, for instance, in slot 6 then O:6.0-7 will be seen as Inputs mapped to a RIO rack. I:6.0-7 would appear as outputs from RIO. These addresses are I/O in the SLC and in the remote PLC with RIO scanner. Imagine this as being like 128 ins and outs on each processor being hardwired to one another. The rack designation is assigned by dip switches on the DCM in the same manner as an ASB. I may being showing my age on this one...but the DCM is still available. I sold one a few weeks ago. Hope this helps, Bill DaggettKendall Electric Hey Bill, I show more than you the signs of the age... due to my memory I mean... when I was answering to the user who asked this, I was searching around the web for a manual for -DMC, -DSN, -DSB and all the other kind of cat.# you may wonder, as I was remembering the one you mentioned in your post but I was not able to remember the correct name... :smileymad: Anyway, yes, you're right of course, this is the correct answer ! Thanks to make my memory updated with it ! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \n </s>

<s>[INST] Computer Died Hi I just bought a new computer cause my main desktop stopped working. I had my activation on there but there is no way I know of to transfer it from my old pc to my new. Any help would be greatful. Thanks [/INST] It depends... if you have an *old* EVRSI activation (I mean the one that uses floppy disk) then you have to move the activation from the died PC to the Master disk and then from the Master disk to the new PC use the EVmove utility...if you have a FactoryTalk activation, you need to do a rehost to have your activation available again to be used on the new PC... Problem here is that I guess you're not able to access your old PC as it is died... :smileysad: So, I suggest to contact Technical Support ; giving them your software Serial Number they will help you to reactivate the software using the proper method. - fuzzy logic Iave had the same problem when the hard disks on computers of mine crashed 2 times in the last 3 years. Rockwell technical support was more then happy to reset my activations, no questions asked/ \n </s>