Micrologix with 2 ethernet
I have a customer requiring a micrologix likely 1100 and 2 ethernet ports. The 1761-NET-ENI is no longer available. Does anyone know how I can achieve this without stepping up to a contrologix at...
View ArticleReset encoder PF755
Hello people I am having trouble resetting an incremental encoder in the PF755 drive. In the PF525 I use parameter 560 and through programming (rslogix) set the bit "Pos redefine" and then returns to...
View ArticleFIFO AND LIFO OR EXCEL?
Hi friends, I have a big question and a big problem, I'm new to programming PLC, I have a system where we use a cognex data reader to read a code of production line parts, these pieces come from the...
View ArticleHow to communicate RS500 Emulator with FTview V8.1
Hello everyone, Have a great day to all..!!! I want to communicate RS500 emulator with FTview V8.1, Is it possible? If it is possible, how to do the communication pls explain me with proper screenshot.
View Articlecompact logix-l23e
Hi I have compact logix l23e-qb1b plc. In my plc run, i/o, ok, batt,Dcho all showing status red led on. when i connect the compact logix l23e with pc am using ethernet cable no indication is showing...
View ArticleRsView32 doesn't connect
Hi! I'm working with a VM with rsview32, rslinx and rslogix500/5000 inside; I can comunicate with all the PLCs in the net using rslogix and rslinx (IP). When I start my RsView project, it looks all in...
View ArticleSiemens S5 to Rockwell Conversion
Hi, I am currently converting one Siemens S5 program to Rockwell (Allen Bradley PLC) I have gone through some part of program current I stuck with one function block can some help me in order to...
View ArticleHow to add input and output words to a remote module?
Hello I have an Anybus M30 Ethernet/IP module and it has 4 input words and 4 output words. I have very little experience with Allen and Bradley PLCs. I have installed the EDS file and found the...
View ArticleCompactLogix PLC Family 5370 Data Byte Order
Hi, I am working on a project in Digi Module ConnectME9210 and sending data to Allen Bradley PLC (CompactLogix 5370 family). I am not sure which endian I should use to send data. Does Allen Bradley...
View ArticleHow to read/write drive parameters?
Hi I have setup cyclic messaging of the drive which controls the basics. Now I need to read and write the parameters. Which instruction do I use? The drive manual says: Quote Access to drive...
View ArticleCommunication with Yaskawa drive
I have to set up some commands to communicate with a Yaskawa V1000 drive. It has a SI-EN3/V Ethernet/IP interface card. I added a Generic Ethernet module (ETHERNET-MODULE) to my Studio 5000 project....
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New to PowerFlex VFD's (40).Quick question.
When entering the parameters to the PowerFlex 40 VFD we see CF"(1). My question is what does it represents? Can you give an example?
View ArticleCommunication between CompactLogix and RSlinx
Hello, I'm new to AB+RSLinx configuration and we use GE rx3i + OPC Driver + Cimplicity. I'm trying to port GE program to AB PLC and got some problems. GE does synchronization with OPC server (Proficy...
View ArticleARP-ing behaviour of an AB PLC (1756-EN3TR/B v217021900)
Hi All, Networking guy here, looking for network experts on a AB PLC (1756-EN3TR/B v217021900) which seems to STOP ARPing for a device after 10 ARP's. The device is purposefully powered down, but when...
View ArticleScrewdrivers
So this might be a strange question to ask here, and if it is way off topic, moderators please move or delete this post. But I was wondering if anyone here has used a cordless screwdriver to...
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Virtual Machines
I run VM workstation 12 and keep all my Rockwell software installed on a windows 7 virtual machine. It predominantly works great. I like to run the VM in unity mode and that way I can use apps on...
View ArticleASCII over Ethernet
I have a 1756-L71 controller with a 1756-ENBT/A Ethernet module. How do I have a program send ASCII to a commercial power supply to turn on/off set values query status ect. Thanks John
View ArticleTime of day function
Using RSLogix 500, is there a way of starting your program other then physically activating an input. would love the time of day function schneider has... need to start a process every 4 hours.. thanks
View ArticleMicrologix 1400 reverting to Remote Mode on its own
Hello, As the title indicates, we have a micrologix 1400 that has been installed for a long time. Recently it faulted out on 71h and was in Remote Mode. Do these PLCs revert to Remote Mode when in...
View ArticleSLC 5/04 Output Issues
Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone can help point me in the right direction here. I have a 13 slot chassis with a SLC 5/04, 4 IB-16 modules, a DeviceNet Scanner and then 4 OB-16 modules in that order....
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