RS Logix 5000 to External PC
Hi, New here. I'm trying to determine the best way to take a variable input on an HMI and pass it through the PLC to an external PC. At the PC I need to put this variable number into a VBA in MS...
View ArticleKinetix 300 Faults to PLC
Is it possible to get the specific faults from the Kinetix 300 to the PLC (Compact Logix)?
View ArticleMicrologix 1400
really simple and stupid question.......how the heck do you set the modes for the HSC's for a Micrologix 1400.......manual simply states its set by the programming device.......where might this...
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Communication Problem in Emulator 5000 and FactoryTalk View SE.
Hello Everyone, Today im facing some problem is between the Emulator 5000 and FT view V9.0. Logic file is downloaded in emulator and its working fine... i hv also created a shortcut path FTView and...
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PIDE Instruction
Hi everyone, I need some help/information to understand/Translate a function. I am french and i have problem to understand some technical terms. inside a Rockwell manual concerning PIDE Instruction...
View ArticleMicrologix 1400 HSC INPUT PULSE REQUIREMENTS
I have a "paddle wheel" style flow meter that I am trying to wire to my Micrologix 1400. It is a three wire device and there is a tag on it that says it can run at 6-36VDC. So, naturally, I thought to...
View ArticleRevive a Faulted PLC5
We just tried powering up a PLC5/80E that has sat unpowered for who knows how long. The processor battery light and PROC light are on solid. Does anyone know any tricks for getting this processor...
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Flex i/o outputs shorting
Hello everyone! Im hoping someone could shed some light on a issue im having. Im having issues with a 1794 ow8 output module. This module is used to control 8 hydraulic cylinders that push biomass...
View ArticleModbus TCP/IP communication with controllogix redundancy
I'm using Controllogix L61 redundancy system as a slave with DCS using ethernet tcp/ip socket programming. The communication between master and slave will fail after a switchover. Kindly give solution...
View ArticleRSLinx
Hello, Can anyone tell me what to do if I'm trying to download either RSLinx or RS Logix 500 (Micro Starter Lite) to have on computer with both softwares? Ive gone to Rockwell webstite and it doesn't...
View ArticleAB SLC5/01 DH485 to DF1 OPC Server with Labview
Hi everyone, I am new to this PLC forum and I have a question about this new project I am working on. I have a testing machine running on an old 1746 SLC5/01 CPU and I am trying to create a Labview...
View ArticleMicrologix 1400 HSC seems to miss pulse
I am using the HSC0 of the ML1400. Using an hengstler incremental encoder RI58-O/2000EK-42KD 2000 PPR. Need this encoder to ascertain the position of the Wheel rotating. I am using a Proximity...
View Articlepv 600
Hi I have a pv 600 display. I had the problem 32 error. That is real time clock test error . I change the dalllas but the problem still retain and my application also corrupted. i ill update the...
View ArticleRSlinx and PAnelview C1000 software
Hi everyone, I want to know if I have a ML1400 plc. what rslinx version do I need to download.? Is it free? I have also the Panelview C1000 hmi. What software should I use.? Thanks a lot!
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error 189h in MicroLogix 1500
i have been trying to download the program attached here but getting a major error ,"Expansion I/O module 1 generated an error." other pre-installed program is running correctly but if i am making...
View ArticleMultiple independent stations with "Main" HMI/PC and Recording Data in Excel
I have a project coming up that will have multiple stations, each station will run independently with it's own PLC. But the customer wants a "Main" HMI/Computer that can be used to view production...
View ArticleStatus Bits
Does any one have a map of all the status bits available for Logix 5000, in Control Logix and Compact Logix controleurs - ie: like "s" bits in Logix500
View ArticleRestoring PV 600 Plus Communications
I am trying to make changes to a PV 600 Plus HMI. I have copied the runtime file from the HMI and restored it through FT View Studio. However, the communications through RSLinx Enterprise were not...
View Articlehow to read real time clock in RSLogix 500
Hi, I am gopalakrishnan.I have one doubt,i want to read the plc date and time continuously from ML1500 LRP C series using RSLogix 500 software.I can read the date and time by using status flag like...
View ArticleML1400 encoder wiring
I am about to wire my first encoder to a plc. I am a little unsure of the connections to be made. It is a Micrologix 1400 and a accu coder 725 encoder. the encoder has ground, com, 24v and a,b and...
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