Not sure if this was mentioned before and if you may have run into this but I just found about it the hard way and I am not happy about it. Everything was going according to plan until I tried to make some room and temporarily undock and float Controller Organizer in RSLogix5000 so I can see more. But the Organizer immediately disappeared. Alt+0 and clicking on Organizer icon and menu entry made no difference. Restarting application made no difference - except that now even programs I had open are gone. Restarting computer also didn't help and there was no option to rearrange windows to default view. The trouble was I was away from office (in fact i was in another country) and without installation discs or even internet access. On the plus side, operators were called to attend some training so line was shut down for about 3h. It turned out that couple of weeks ago I was using dual monitor setup to write some code. RSLogix apparently remembered window positions and as soon the Organizer was undocked, it was moved to "old place" even if that was off screen. Since this time I did not have second monitor, I could not see or access this rogue window. A colleague complained of encountering same problem with error window. The code he was working on apparently had error and would not compile and there was no way to see what the error was. Now I know not to undock windows unless I have access to external monitor (or to move all floating windows to main display when using second monitor). And if it does happen again, I know that borrowing second monitor can help resolve the issue. I hope Rockwell will do something about this and fast.
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RSLogix5000 Controller Organizer window disapears
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Unable to add modules to I/O configuration, error 80131940
Hi.
I am new to Allen Bradley PLCs and bumped into the following issue, that I cannot find any solution to.
When trying to add a module to the I/O configuration I get the attached error, error code 80131940. This prevents me from adding any hardware configurations in Logix Designer. I have tried to reinstall Logix Designer and uninstall all AOPs. I am running V30.00.00 on a Windows 7 Enterprise SP1 OS.
Your feedback is very much appreciated.
![2018-10-01 07_31_51-Logix Designer - MVI69E_MBS in Modbus_Test_2.ACD [1769-L36ERMS 30.12].png](http://forums.mrplc.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/5bb1b3786f974_2018-10-0107_31_51-LogixDesigner-MVI69E_MBSinModbus_Test_2.ACD1769-L36ERMS30.12.png.363e5ff1e11f7cbd86b7799bded20353.png)
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FT View ME Studio 9.0
I am using Studio 5000 V30
and FT View ME Studio 9.0 to develop a solution for my current project. For once I am ahead on the project and have already started developing the basic plc logic and panel view screens. However, my hardware has just been ordered. Therefore, I do not have the PLC or panel view in hand just yet.
One of my HMI screens is a simple IO diagnostic screens with a several indicator objects that will show the "On" "Off" State of the IO. I was hoping to link the indicators to the corresponding Tags I have created in the PLC program. However, I can not seem to establish a connection between my PV software and my PLC offline tag file. Naturally, without the hardware I can not expect to browse to the PLC in the communication tree. So is there a way to expose the PLC Tags prior to having the PLC and PV hardware? I did attempt to select the offline tag file as shown in my screen shot. This did not seem to be sufficient. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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SLC5/05 in unmatched chassis
I have a spare SLC5/05 chassis with I/O.
I want to load a different SLC5/05 program into this processor, but the I/O configuration doesn't match the actual modules.
So, how can I run the program without it faulting, so that I could test some of the subroutines?
Thanks.
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Cant make runtime application with FTVstudio 7.00
I try to make the runtime application for my Panel view plus 7
when i test the application it works and integrated with the PLC I/O
but when i create the runtime application, it comes with messages
messages :
*** Start RSLinx Enterprise Conversion Messages ***
ERROR: Unsupported driver detected.
Driver name = "ControlLogix 55xx Emulator".
Description: Only the Ethernet, Serial DF1 and Serial DH485 drivers are supported by Compact Machine Edition applications.
*** End RSLinx Enterprise Conversion Messages ***
Validation completed with errors. The runtime application has NOT been created.
*I also attach the pict of Communication setup and the pict of project window size
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OLD Panelview 1200 replacement
Hi, I'm kind of a newbie at this, but we just replaced a panelview 1200 on a line. But I need to download the program to it. since I couldn't find the old file on our companies computers my thoughts were to upload the panel view program from one that is already working and then transfer it to the brand new used panelveiw that we replaced the old one with, but I haven't had luck. I keep getting a "no response from PanelView terminal" I tried using Panelbuild1200 in dosbox and on windows prompt in XP, but still no luck.
The solution from Rockwell's site is the following.
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This error message is normally seen if no cable is connected between the computer and the PanelView terminal
Check cabling. Check comm port settings on the computer in the PanelView 1200 software and the PanelView terminal.
Verify that the com port is available.
If faster style computers (having 386, 486, 586 processors) are being used, this message may appear. It could be the case that the high speed processor is over running data at the comm port. To minimize this possibility, reduce the baud rate and try downloading again.
Ensure that the Panelview terminal has the UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD screen displayed before attempting to download via the RS-232 port.
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https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12629
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Upload greyed out in Studio 5000 (after download from other PC)
I made some changes which required me to do a download. Before I took the PLC offline I did a backup. After I was done I wanted to do another backup from my laptop over the network. I opened the backup from just before I did the edits, but was not able to do an upload, the option is greyed out. It would have let me do a download. Older backups work without a problem. Any idea what is happening?
I am working with a L73S, my PC is running 28.03, the other 28.02.
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Need help concern panel view 550 keypad
Hi there. I have panel view 550 keypad . Part number 2711-k5A5 has communication port rs-232 phisically it's protocol dh-485 . Can I replace it with other one has communication port rs-485 phisically it's protocol dh-485
. It's connected to SLC 5/04 through the serial rs- 232 port (Cho) on processor module by straight forward cable with two d-shell type 9 pin sokets in the two sides .
The new panel view had rj-45 communication port . What can I do to connect it with SLC 5/04 in the same protocol dh-485.
i think i must make new straight with rj45 soket in side . And the other side will be d-shell type . And edit the hmi program on panel builder soft to change the model .and download it .is that true or false?
Thanks in advance.
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having issues adding modules to 1734-AENTR
Client is wanting to use a 1734-AENTR with I/O and what not. When I go into the hardware tree to add I/O, its grayed out to add a new module to the hardware tree. JUST for this critter though, has anyone else experienced this?
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Logix 500 math instruction with Decimal Point
Hi my problem may have a simple solution but i cant work it out.
I need to use the Divide function but it wont let me use a decimal point in either Source A or Source B. Is there a way to use a decimal point in Logix 500 Math instructions? Im using an AB Micrologix 1400 PLC.
Can you only use math instructions with whole numbers? is there a way around this?
Thanks
James
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Logix 500 math instruction with Decimal Point
Hi my problem may have a simple solution but i cant work it out.
I need to use the Divide function but it wont let me use a decimal point in either Source A or Source B. Is there a way to use a decimal point in Logix 500 Math instructions? Im using an AB Micrologix 1400 PLC.
Can you only use math instructions with whole numbers? is there a way around this?
Thanks
James
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how to use Shift register in Micro 850
I am using micro 850 plc with ccw software. In my program i need to use SHR(shift register) for sequence.
but while i used this shift register in array[0..30] .i got warning simple...so how to use this shift register please give me some examples.
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Help With Replacing Micrologix 1200
I have a machine at work that has a failing Micrologix 1762-L40AWA Series B. I have a 1762-L40AWA Series C unit on hand. I have uploads of the existing unit and want to download the latest to the new PLC. I've been messing with RSLogix 500 this morning and looking online but don't really see how to do this. Can someone point me in the correct direction?
I have no formal PLC training, everything has been hands-on and via the internet (forums and google). I've mostly worked with AutomationDirect sold DLs, DMs, and Clicks. Most of my work within RSlogix has been modifying existing programs and troubleshooting machine issues. I didn't think changing out a PLC would through me for a loop.
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Problem after adding EDS file
Hi Expert,
i have problem when adding eds file for module 1769-ASCII 2 Channel. I downloaded EDS file from Rockwell page, then using EDS installing tool to add Module EDS file for version 2.002. But when I added new module in RSLogix 5000, I couldnot change version of this module to 2.002. It just let me choose version 1.1 to 1.15.
Can you give me some advice on that issue?
Thank you so much!
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Kinetix 5500 - Fault
Hi Guys,
I need your various suggestion and helps on this issues. Past few days we facing an issues whereby the gantry of Z-axis which using the Kinetix 5500 servo drive straight crash down on the conveyor. The fault was Excessive Velocity Error and the first thing we took a look was the teaching and the speed. Somehow the teaching value of the motor and the speed was alright, we are running the axis on 100% speed. We have no idea the fault might be on the wiring or it might be the acceleration of the motor speed. We use to run this machine onsite at various customer, and this happens past few days. We run out of idea and we will be very much appreciated if there is any helpful idea could be bring up to.
Steps taken so far;
- Verify encoder value
- Checked teaching position
- Verify speed,acceleration and deceleration value was correct
- Power motor connector was shielded
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Problem in adding Promass 300 device in RS logix 5000
I try to add Flowmeter device Promass 300 in my RS logix configuration module
and Ive got this messsage
"Code 16#0009 Module Configuration Rejected: Parameter Error. Additional Fault Code 16#0000"
What is causing this following error ?
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Micro850 and kinetix3 drive
Hi..every one I am new the AB PLC and servo, I am going to use AB kinetix 3 drive and servo , micro850 plc and ccw software.
i got some example program from ab website but i have more droughts on that.
i cant modify that if i will modify how to link with main sequence
how to write position value for index each step
becoz 3 servo in my project
please help me to solve this problem and give some example program
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CCWB connected components work bench
I have compiled a simple UDFB as per tutorial. When I open programs and then then the named UDFB it opens up but not in the correct form. The EN and OUT tags are missing and the first local variable input is taken as the EN input and the first local variable output is taken as the OUT tag.
Thus two local variables are now missing?
any ideas please?
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Logix 5, 500 and 5000 ladder editor color shema
So for years now ive always changed the default color scheme in logix 5, 500 and 5000 from the default white background to black and done some other nifty things with the colors. Really helps my eyes instead of having that white background blair at them all day. So my question is this.... Is there a file that can be copied and moved to another computer with my settings? This would be much easier for my so do that to set computers next to each other so i can get the setting i had and prefer.
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Injection Molding Press
I've installed several plc's, micrologixs 1200 an 1500's in older injection molding presses in my shop replacing relay logic. I've used the same program as a base line and changed it to adapt to different machines particulars. After recently finding this site, I realize what an infant I am to programming. Does anyone have any programs I can see to compare to mine. I recently started using analog inputs and outs for position and pressure. Thank you in advance Doug
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