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MCLM instruction linear move
Hello. I have a problem on production line. We want two pieces to finish their move at the same time(but distance to reach is different for each item ). I wonder if the MCLM instruction can be...
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Allen Bradley Ethernet/IP Mapping Size Limit?
Here is one I don't run into too often: Does anyone know what determines the maximum size of the EIP map when you define a new EIP slave in RS Studio 5000 as a slave? My slave device can map over...
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Not getting one-shot inside IF...THEN
Hello Folks... The pictures show it all... I just need to produce a one-shot inside the IF...THEN, and the Oneshot's input bit goes from 0 to 1 as you see from the trend, but the output bit is not...
View ArticleViewing a PanelView 1200 Application with PanelView32
Hi there, I have a PanelBuilder 1200 application file (.cfg) from a long-deceased PanelView system. I now need to view this application. I have a copy of PanelBuilder32 but this does not recognise the...
View ArticleTOT Instruction
I have an existing machine that pulls several rolls of film through it and executes a sealing process. The machine has a scaled feedback value (Tag: Velocity, Type: REAL). No one knows for sure what...
View ArticleNew 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.
View ArticleCammed Servo Control
What is the best software/application to use for editing cam profiles in Studio/RSLogix? I have a machine with 4 knife blades on a rotating load. These blades would need to be cammed to a conveyor...
View ArticleTime Stamped Data from CompactLogix to be Logged In .csv/excel file
Hello Everyone .. Is there a way to log the time stamp data from a compactlogix 1769L33erm PLC to a .csv or excel file in a computer ? The project consists a PanelViewPlus 6 Compact terminal as HMI ....
View ArticlePLC reseting to default settings.
I recently had an incident where I had to power cycle a control cabinet containing an Allen Bradley 1176 - L33R and after restart the PLC booted up in REM PRO mode. Now the controls cabinet had been...
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Kinetix 5500S2 Fault FLT S54 POSN Error
Hi, Maybe anyone can explain what this error means.I kinetix manual from Rockwell support information is very poor. We checked all equipment: motor,reductor,bearings,betl - mechanically everything is...
View ArticlePneumatic Air
Short backstory: We have a machine programmed with AB that has several banks of air solenoids. This is an older machine so the solenoid banks are of the older variety. On each bank there is a...
View ArticleCannot communicate compactlogix
Hi, I'm using a Studio 5000 mini, V32 to upload the program from a compactlogix plc. The connection is thru ethernet switch (6 devices locally networked including programming). The IP address range is...
View ArticleFirmware matching
Hi everybody, I just need help on how to match the controller firmware version with my software. My software version is version 32 and the controller that I need work on has version 24. Is there a...
View ArticleCreate TCP/UDP Socket
I'm trying to send an int over TCP using a MSG Socket, Compactlogix ==> Arduino Ethernet Shield I have set up TCP communication between two Arduino Uno's using Ethernet shield. I've set up the one...
View ArticleIngear Drivers
Hello, I am using an Ingear Logix driver to communicate with an AB Compact Logix PLC. Is it possible for the driver to communicate with Program Scope tags? I have only ever communicated with...
View ArticleMicrologix 1200
I am trying to backup a program on a Micrologix 1200 PLC, without any success. I am using RSlogix 500 software and serial connection. I have configured the driver in RS lynx to DF1, but when I click...
View ArticleRockwell Software Subscription or Purchase?
I am wondering if anyone has an opinion with regards to whether we should go with the newer paid subscription licensing or stick with the older buy once and pay for a support contract to keep the...
View Article1756-OA16 I.FuseBlown bits
Hi there, I'm using an AC output module (OA16) and I noticed the FuseBlown input word (Local:13:I.FuseBlown) in my controller tags, which I've never noticed before, and I don't quite understand what...
View ArticleActivating PLC Output at the specific time - please help
Evening, I struggle with simple task... I need to activate PLC Output at the specific time of a day. I`m using GSV to obtain PLC time, data is being moved to DIN[7] registers. Then I have three EQU...
View ArticleGet Tags
I am trying to get an updated tags list from RSLogix 5000/CompactLogix L30ER to Maple Systems EzwarePlus. When I try to make the connection, the windows spinner just spins and then th Ezwareplus...
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