Help with Failing firmware upgrade on compactlogix l24er qbfc1b
I have a new plc and am trying to connect the first time on power up. I have done this many times before but now am having an issue that I do not understand. When attempting to connect the first...
View Article1747-sn scanner
i am new in plc and i have issue with allen-bradley system processor slc 503 slot 0 scanport slot1 comm led give red flasher no fault an it connected to 1336 plus (vfd). at scanport dip switch 1&2...
View ArticlePLC to PLC Comms via Generic Ethernet Module
Is it possible to add another AB Rockwell PLC to the network tree as a Generic Ethernet Module and use it as IO? Any idea where I would find information regarding assembly instance and size of I/O/C...
View ArticleProblem with array
Hi Guys! I have a problem with data collection. I use RS Logix 5000 software. I need to collect 11 int value. The sampling frequency is about 2 or 3 second. I tried to make an array but I faild,...
View Articlesetting BOOL [64] in Studio 5000
Hi, I need to set an output of bool[64] array when condition triggered but when I download the code to the controller it cause major fault see attached. Can someone help me with that? Thanks
View ArticleI2C Communication
Has anyone heard of a way to communicate with an I2C device over Ethernet/IP from a CompactLogix PLC? There are plenty of ways to do it from a PC over a USB-to-I2C converter, but doing it from a PLC...
View ArticleFTview communication setup with studo5000 emulator
Hi all, I have downloaded the studio5000 emulator to test my application, I manage to download my plc program to virtual backplane emulator plc and got it run . Now I am trying to use factoryTalk...
View ArticleClearing a bunch of counters at once
Coming from RSlogix5000, I'm dyin' over here on 500. Can you even reset more than a single counter on a line? I've tried resetting them all, copying 0 into them, moving 0 into them, etc. to no avail....
View ArticleReplacement for CDM
Gents, Does Logix5000 have an equivalent to 500's CDM File? I need to monitor several points but I can't get them on the same screen at once. Also, is there a work-around for the lag time when...
View Articlearray in studio5000
Hi All, I have two DINT array for example array1 [200] = [ 0, 1.........199], array2[100] = [ 20,40,60 ...180] array1[30] = 30 need to compare it with array2[100] and find the closest range. in my...
View ArticleMoving Blocks of Data in RsLogix500
I'm trying to replicate something I've done in an RSLogix5000 file without the usage of those convenient arrays. I have 24 counters, for 24 hours in a day. I have a MapleSystems screen relaying this...
View Article"The runtime application file was saved in a protected format that does not...
I've found very similar errors, but not exactly this one. Does anyone have any insight on how to remedy this? I'm using Factory talk and RSLogix5000.
View ArticleAllen Bradley + Profibus
Hi All. Just a random question- does anyone know why Allen Bradley don't directly support protocols such as Profibus? I am aware that SST modules can be used- but coming from a Siemens/...
View ArticleFlex I/O Rack
I am in the middle of doing a retrofit for a old PLC5 and i decided to upgrade it to a Control Logix. With how much I/O I was needing the price of the system was going to be very pricey. So I decided...
View Articlepanelview replacement
Hi friends, please I need your help ,I use a PANEL, VIEW PLUS 1250 COMPLETE WITH LOGIC MODULE, 24 VDC, RDT12C C A C/W 2711P-RP1, MFG ALLEN BRADLEY P/N 2711P / RP1.I would like to order a new one.one...
View Articlepanelview replacement
Hi friends, please I need your help ,I use a PANEL, VIEW PLUS 1250 COMPLETE WITH LOGIC MODULE, 24 VDC, RDT12C C A C/W 2711P-RP1, MFG ALLEN BRADLEY P/N 2711P / RP1.I would like to order a new one.one...
View ArticleAnalogue Micrologix 1100
Hi all im have a bit of drama with setting up a PID im using a Micrologix 1100 and expansion mod 1762-OF4 a telemecanique 0-10v ultrasonic sensor and a proportional valve 0-10v as I need the control...
View ArticleMultiple branch
Hi Guys! You can read my problem below, if anybody can help, please do it. Thank you. So, I have 4 knife. You can set the cutting width for each knife separately. The problem is, there is a lot of...
View ArticleAtlas Copco OpenProtocol
I am not sure that this is the correct forum, but since we will be using a ControlLogix PLC I posted here. I am looking for drivers and/or example source code for both PC and AB PLC based systems that...
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