SCL05/04 Connection
Hi there! I have an Allen-Bradley SCL05/04 PLC. It has an RS-232 port, a 3 DH+ connector and a circular port with programming pins. An NB-Omron HMI is connected to the RS-232 port. And of course I can...
View ArticleOpen .RSP file
Hello, I need to open the PLC program which have .RSP format. From Google search, I found that this .RSP require RSlogix 5 to open it. Can anyone share a link for me to download for the RSlogix 5? Very...
View Article.RSP file conversion to PDF
Hello All! I have a machine with an PLC 5/80e that we are gonna upgrade to ControlLogix. I have uploaded the file. Would one of you fine folks be able to open it, and print it to PDF? It would be...
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Compact Logix Tag Address for Omron NS5 HMI
PLC: 1769-L32C Input Cards: 2 Each 1769IQ16 Output cards: 1 Each 1769-QB16 This system has been in operation for 10 years. The client decided to have our company change out the old Panel View HMI for...
View ArticleAllen Bradley 2198-abqe
We are desperately looking for this part, 2198-abqe, who might have this sitting on their shelf somewhere? many thanks in advance.
View ArticleRSlinx help
Hey guys I'm trying to get a older (windows 7) laptop full of A-B software up and running for my company. Like may companies, we have been reorganized and the person who bought the software under...
View ArticleCAM using rotary shortest path?
If I use a Motion Axis Move (MAM) command on a rotary axis, I can specify "Move Type" to be "Rotary Shortest Path", which will allow me to get from say 350 degrees to 10 degrees by the shortest route,...
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CCW - failed to write a new value message
Hello, We replaced a motor so I decided to do the static auto tune by using CCW. When I clicked "Finish" button at the end, I got a message "Failed to write a new value message - This parameter is...
View ArticlePanelView component with PLC5
Dear All Can I use panelview component (2711c-t6t) with PLC5 (1785-L40E) via RIO? Thanks
View ArticleMotor sizing
Hi Guys, It might be an off topic, but I need some help, with motor sizing. I have to choose a Sew motor with a proper gearhead. I made the calculation, for the speed thats okay. But I got stuck with...
View ArticlePowerflex 525 F013 Ground Fault
Hi We are getting a Ground Fault error F013 consistently (9 times out of 10) when we try to run one of our rolling mills in auto mode. We do not get the issue when we jog forwards in manual. This is a...
View ArticleFactory Talk View
Hi there, I am adding a user login screen to one of our machines. I've already added the user and it shows current user on my string. I want to make the user log in before accessing the rest of the...
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Update on my Model Train Project
It has been awhile, but back a few years ago I designed a PLC controlled model train project using a Micrologix 1400 PLC as a means to learn programming. I did get stuck a few times and I got some...
View ArticleFTView Tag Addressing
In older versions of FTView I've seen PLC5 binary bits addressed as the following tags: [PLC1]B63/90 In newer releases will this change to: [PLC1]B63:5.10 ??? Not sure why I thought this, but thought...
View ArticleWEG Drive (SoftStarter)
Hello I have a WEG drive using a ANYBUS CompactCom M40 Module running on Ethernet/IP the PLC I am using is a RSLogix 5000.I want to make a DDE connection to this device using RS-Linx can someone...
View ArticleDeleted IP in RSLinx
I accidentally removed one of my IP addresses in RSLinx which was used for a Panelview, when you right click on IP address you get a four choices details,remove, configure driver, device properties...
View ArticleHave 2 VMs, 1 FTView and 1 Studio and emulator and need them to talk to...
I have 2 vm’s, 1 with FactoryTalk and 1 with Studio 5000 and Studio 5000 emulate and I need the Factorytalk to communicate with the emulated plc on another vm and wondered if this is possible.
View ArticleRead I/O word from SLC5/05 on PanelView Plus 7 Performance
I am trying to make pages on my HMI to show status of the I/O. Trying to read the entire I/O word, then mask and shift to get the individual bits. Shortcut in Communication Setup is PLC i.e. In tag...
View ArticlePowerFlex 700S Stopping Intermittently
Hello, I am having an issue with a PowerFlex 700S. This drive controls a travel motor for an overhead hoist. It is periodically not starting after stopping at a programmed point and sometimes stops...
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