CompactLogix & Prosoft PS69-DPS
I am trying to write a CompactLogix program using RSLogix5000 (v.20), for PLC with 1769-L33E CPU, which is linked via profibus using Prosoft PS69-DPS module (and a Opticial Link Module) . I have...
View ArticleSaving tag data in Studio 5000 Logix Designer
I am adding a couple of tags to an existing Control Logix 5000 PLC program using Logix Designer. After adding the tags via the contoller tag editor and saving the project I am unable to see the new...
View ArticleConfiguring AB PanelView C600 Ethernet Comunication
Hello, I am hoping I can get some assistance configuring an Allen Bradley PanelView C600 (2711C-T6C). All a long I have been able to communicate with the HMI using Ethernet protocol, but after I...
View ArticleFFT in a CLX
Has anyone here created an Add On for a Fast Fourier Transform I need to see vibration data in the frequency domain and an FFT seems like a good idea. If you're wonder why... I'm looking for harmonics....
View ArticleSaving Tag Values to SD card of AB processors
Hi All, I have a quick question, in regards to the new logix processors that have SD cards, I have seen the option to save/load a plc program from the SD card. However is it possible to save certain...
View ArticlePLC hardware
Please help me to establish PLC system with best solution for my problem. I want to make SCADA have 1 PC to supervise 4 input analog is: FLOW, PH, Temperature, Total, Clo. Request to use Allen bradley...
View ArticleASCII to INT conversion
Hello, if I am receiving an ASCII string of for example "12345" With each number being an ASCII char, how do I convert these to an integer but maintaining the numeric value of "12345". Lets say I...
View ArticleAddressing
Hoping someone can help me on this. I'm trying to address a tag array in a CompactLogix processor using Wonderware Intouch. The address in the plc is AlarmFlags[0] but this is not a valid Wonderware...
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Request help of the following counter example
Could someone please explain the operational principal of the following ladder logic? As I have studied quite a long time, but it seemed to me that the solution is incorrect. Problem: A motor will be...
View ArticleData Logging for AB 1766-L32BWAA
Hi guys, Im using RS-logix 500 Pro for configure plc AB Micrologix 1400 1766-L32B. I would like to seek some help for enabling data logging feature for this device. Im not even know how to start it. I...
View ArticleHelp on Micrologix Datalog Extractor
Does anyone know where i can get a 32 bit datalog extractor
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Location of project file?
In VBA I would like to get the path to the location of the project file. In the project Explorer I can right-click the project and see the path for the "Project File" on the property pop-up. See...
View ArticleAB SoftLogix
Does anyone have any experience using AB SoftLogix? What are the advantages / disadvantages? Obviously you do not get the benefit of a robust PLC processor when you are running on a PC. However, if...
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Alarm and Event Banner don´t show in Runtime
Please if anyone can help me, recently I installed a redundancy in my Factory View V8.20 server, but started to show some errors: My alarm banner and event simply disappeared and now I can not read...
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PowerFlex525 Drive Online parameters
Hi, My Powerflex 525 Drive is currently working in the Project. I wanted to observe the drive parameters when the drive is running and live with PLC. I usually do that by getting online with the PLC...
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Training \ Simulation SCADA RSview Rslogix and RSlinks
Training for a complet SCADA Project made in RSlogix, RSview and RSlinks https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=she3MGnwIF4 Enjoy
View ArticleRsLinx and VB6
After a little hair pulling and MUCH research to find the information needed it is now nearly 3 a.m., but I have a working program. I finally got Visual Basic 6 (VB6) to read and write variables in a...
View ArticleUsing MAPC instruction to control PF527 as master slave
Hi there, I have two PF527 connected to two motors and encoders and I want to control them as master and slave both run at the same speed for some points then the master increase its speed and slave...
View ArticleAllen Bradley Scan Optimizing
Hi, I'm a long time lurker and would like to start by saying thanks for all the help over the years, much appreciated! This is my first post, please be gentle. I'm working through a large project...
View ArticleCompactLogix slot numbers
I would have thought I could find this in the manual. If I take a 1769-L32E processor and put it to the far left it would be in slot 0. Next would be the power supply 1769-PA2. As far as addressing is...
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