Using a ML1400 and factory talk machine edition connected up via ethernet.
Question is, how do I get my timer tags to factory talk from Plc? All other tags show up but not the timers.
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Timer tags
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Power flex 525 amps data
We are using a 525 to run a saw blade. I was wanting to read the amp draw to find out when the blade is actually cutting. It sort of works, but the amp draw doesn’t seem to be the best way to do this. There is either delay in the data or the amps are not dropping as soon as it is out of the cut.
I was curious if you knew of a better way to find this information? Is there a drive parameter we could read that would give us a more accurate feel for when the motor is cutting? Do you guys have any suggestions for how to accomplish this?
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SERCOS II ---> Ethernet/IP.
Hi All.
I have been tasked with engineering a new PLC program urgently. My employer has given me a week to convert an original piece of code that ran Motion Control across SERCOS II- now onto the Kinetix 2000 Series via Ethernet/ IP (also a pneumatic drill will now be an additional servo axis)
Having a quick look through the code- my main concern is the conversion of the variables that were originally on the SERCOS II DUT ("AXIS_SERVO_DRIVE") and now are using the variables in the "AXIS_CIP_DRIVE" DUT (Ethernet/IP). The variables between these 2 are not identical so this leaves a lot of uncompiled tags.
The main tags that do not compile include configuration words, actual velocity and other important tags that currently handle the motion logic in the main routines.
My main question is- Is there an official conversion manual or guide on which variables can be used as a replacement between the 2 data unit types?, I have seen on the AB forum that similar questions are being asked but doesnt seem to be any straight forward replies.
Considering I have "1 week" to convert all these tags, create a new motion group with necessary logic for another servo, adjust the IO tags and complete the HMI develpment for this machine- this seems like a lot to take on.
Thanks in advance.
Dan.
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AB 5/04 and Lantronix UDS1100
Hello Friends
I have a Lantronix UDS1100 connected to the serial port of the 5/04 CPU. The DH+ port is connectd to a PanelView. The UDS1100 Ethernet port is connected to a switch.
Everything works ok but I have a issue, a PC is always connected to the UDS1100 to get some tags through OPC, so I cant connect my programming PC to access the PLC. I need to disconnect the UDS1100 from the OPC and connect direct to my programming PC.
Is there a way to have connected the OPC an programming PC at he same time?
Thanks in advance.
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Need Help - Change sensor to accurately detect box jams
Hi guys....first post here. It's been about 6 years since I worked heavily with PLC's and automation, but I'm getting back into it. I was hoping you might be able to help me with an issue I've noticed at work.
Problem:
The sensor we use just reads if there's something there, or not. A make or break if you will. When boxes are pushed together and there is no gap between them it thinks there's a jam (after 6 seconds) even when the boxes are moving past (as they should). A jam stops the conveyor belt requiring someone to physically move the boxes to clear the sensor and restart the equipment.
I'm trying to find a sensor that will see the distance changes from box to box (mounted on the side of the conveyor). Only when there is a true jam and the distance isn't changing will it send a jam signal.
I've tried researching sensors and have been overwhelmed by the endless possibilities and combinations (not all of which I understand).
We are currently using an Allen-Bradley 42EF-P2RJB-A2H
It would be ideal to have a similar style plug, but it isn't a deal breaker.
Here's an idea of what I'm dealing with. (The actual conveyor the jams are occurring on is a decline belt, not a roller accumulator.) There are varying box sixes, but they are all packed together. Creating a gap between boxes or using metering belt is not an option here.
Thank you for any help/guidance you can offer!
-Steve
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FT View - Missing Find & Replace window.
I have this problem with the Find & Replace function i FT View. I am not able to see the whole window. I do not know what to do, but if someone could attach a screenshot of the correct window in this thread I would be glad.
Then I'll be able to see the things I'm missing out.
Thank you
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Panelview Plus 600 problem
Hi, I am posting here the problem i m facing, actually i have a panelview plus 600 with no memory card having cat # 2711P-T6C20D, all i want is to upgrade the firmware so first of all how would i can do that secondly someone told me that without memorycard u cant do it so is that so...??? and whenever i powerup the panel the screen stop and shows the (attachment ) screen so kindly help me out., waiting for your quick response. Regards..
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KINETIX 300 EDS FILE
We are trying to control a kinetix 300 with an existing PLC5 which has a devicenet scanner in the rack. We are using a gateway to connect from the devicenet network to the Kinetix drive. The gateway is setup as a slave on the devicenet network and scanner on the Ethernet side. We have downloaded the EDS file for the kinetix 300 from the rockwell download site. When we import the EDS file into the gateway setup we don't see any Input or Output assemblies. Is there an EDS file for ethernet IP that describes the hardware in its entirety? Specifically parameter 113, 114 and 115. The gateway is functioning correctly as a slave on devicenet.
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Integrating an HMI to transfer data between 2 plc's
Hello,
I'm trying to nail down the best option of HMI for an application. I want to display a value from a SLC 500 plc (503 and 504) on an HMI and use the HMI to copy the value to a tag that can be sent to a controllogix plc via ethernet IP. As i understand it there are a few different HMI's that have a tag copy or tag transfer capability which should be able to do this. Has anyone done this or something similar so i can confirm that this is a viable option?
I appreciate any and all feedback.
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ACD conversion
Hello,
Can anyone please convert this acd file to pdf.
Thank you
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Micrologix and Sick Inspector?
Hello Friends
I need to control a sick inspector I40 (VSPI) over Ethernet.
I have seen that it is posible with a CompactLogix, but I have a Micrologix 1100 and 1400.
Do you know if is it posible to control with a Micrologix?
Do you have a sample program o documentation about how to do that?
Thanks in advance.
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1746-NO8V configuration
Looking for a little help. Replaced a 1746-NO8V analog card that hadn't been working for years and the new card is giving a Configuration Error (Module LED flashes twice, all 8 outputs are flashing 12 times). I have 2 other of the same cards in the same rack that have been working for a very long time and still working that seem to be configured the same way. Is there any way to know what is wrong with my configuration. or maybe my new card is just bad??? I have not yet swapped one of my working cards with the new card, have considered but really think I'm missing something.
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POWER FLEX 523 DEVICE NET COMMUNICATION
Hi Guys,
I need help in configuring the device net communication with our CGA software.
I have established the communication by setting the baud rate and node address ( MAc ID).
All the three indication is in healthy condition but drive is not getting the start command from our software. is their any list of parameter which i need to look into it ? can any one please help ?
Paramater P046 start source should be serial Dsi or network opt please suggest.
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Rockwell HMI - Gradient background = slow HMI?
I'm working on a project with multiple displays with gradient background. But as I put more functions in the displays it slows the HMI down, as normal. I've modified the Maximum Tag Update Rate on the screens necessary, but I was wondering if I would change alle the backgrounds from a gradient two colour scheme to only one colour, that it would up the performance?
Have any of you had that experience?
It's an PVPlus 7 Standard 12" Wide (1280x800) HMI if that helps.
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ControlLogix DLL File
Hello, I've been wracking my brain, but I thought I remembered there was a way to store and execute a DLL file inside of a ControlLogix (not softlogix) controller? You could use exposed functions inside the DLL to fit your needs. Am I going crazy? Or is this not possible? Any insight into this is much appreciated.
Thanks,
neech
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Proface historical trend
Hi Guys!
I have an another question , I hope you guys can/want to help me.
I have some problem with an proface panel. I want to make a hisotrical trend, but when I want to select the channels (tags what I want to monitor) I can't select anything, because undetermined. I think I should set the tags kind of a buffer list, but I don't find it.
So my question is how can I set the tags. I can't changed it at all. If the answer is I need to make a buffer list, then where can I find it ?
Thank you so much.
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rsview32 works
Hello,
Im wondering why my rsview 32 works project is not connecting to my SLC5 plc program?
Its just a test program on the bench
configured the driver correctly, rslinx running, node is configured correctly, built a few tags.
Trying to test run them in works, not activating my plc tag bits.
Do I require the activation license just to do a test run in works?
How do you confirm your rsview works project is communicating with your PLC in remote run?
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Same logic, different controllers?
I need to run 4 exactly same devices with 4 different controllers. The logic for them would be exactly the same but the IPs and controller names would be different.
Is there a way to do it using 1 project file? Basically whenever download is done the logic would be downloaded but the controller name/IP would be left unchanged.
They will be connected to the same network so the IPs must be different.
I am using 1769-L32E for these and all racks are set up exactly the same.
Any ideas?
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New Laptop for PLC's and control works
Hi everybody, I'm in the process of replacing my old laptop and I would like some advice on what to buy. I need a good laptop for PLC's and control works. I would appreciate any help.
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ML1400 PLC send data directly to FTPC
Hi Everyone ,
I am trying to Send A JSON data format on a ML1400 plc directly to FTPC.Is this possible?
I have notice also on the RSlogix500 software that there is a Tool menu for the Visual Basic , can we construct here the JSON format file?
The data will be like this.
jsonData=[{"a":"a","hd":"AWK1","process":"VISION","serialNo":"123819","testMode":"PROD","testResult":"PASS","resultType":"NONE"}]
The file destination of the data :
FTCP_URL = http://ftpc.rf.rockl.com/MI/test.do
Please give us any suggestion or any comments .Or any procedure that will have the same flow of the data on the given issue.
Best Regards,
Dominic
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