Message Read from GE RXi to 1756-L74 (v20)
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum, but I'm not a PLC newb as I've been immersed in the AB world for over 20 years. I'm doing some contract work for a plant who wants me to read some data from an...
View ArticleMicro 820 RTC how to sync?
Hello Friends We have 4 Micro 820 (2080-LC20-20QWB) and We are using the built in RTC, the problem is that it is not exact. In one month We have a difference of 15 seconds or more between RTC PLCs. Is...
View ArticleFTV Transfer utility - (Invocation) Transfer failed due to CIP general status
Hi all, I am trying to upload a hmi program by using factory talk view - transfer utility. I am pretty sure i was able to do this but all of sudden i am getting this error. did anyone have this...
View ArticleCANT ENABLE KINETIX 300 DRIVE
I've got a 300 with Motionview that I'm going to run using the IOD connector with discrete signals. First time to touch one of these. I see the pin 29 is enable/inhibit. I've tried +24VDC, 0v, and...
View ArticleKinetix 300 servo drive
Is there a real-time help resource for this thing other than the worthless AB site, on which the support page has been giving an error message for 2 weeks?
View ArticleRockwell Automation Tech Connect and Knowledgebase Copyrights
I wanted everyone to be aware of a recent change from Rockwell Automation. You may already be aware that RA now requires you to have a tech connect contract to view certain protected documents in the...
View ArticlePanel view plus
What is the best way to get to the configure screen when the mer file is set to auto run on the hmi. I need to get this file out before this screen finally quits on me.
View ArticleCommunicating from TCP/IP Device to AB PLC over Ethernet/IP
I have a AB CompactLogix L43S with 1768 ENBT Ethernet/IP module. I would like to talk to a TCP/IP device (such as my laptop) from the PLC. How can I do this without using RSLinx?
View ArticleSafe Distributed I/O Option
Is anyone using alternative safety distributed I/O for GuardLogix? Just wondering if there is anything out there besides the standard Safety Point I/O. 1734-IB8S or OB8S... Thanks.
View ArticleMicro850 and kinetix3 drive
Hi..every one I am new the AB PLC and servo, I am going to use AB kinetix 3 drive and servo , micro850 plc and ccw software. i got some example program from ab website but i have more droughts on...
View ArticleWhat 1756 Input module will work with a 845D Gray Code Encoder
Hello, I am migrating a PLC-5 to Control Logix. Due to location etc, we need to keep the existing 845D-SHHZ25AGCW4 Encoders. (256 counts, single turn 24vdc NPN open Collector.) I tried to use a...
View ArticleWindows10 and Studio 5000 V26
I have a new PC that is running Windows 10, I have RSLogix 500 loaded and working no problem, along with RSLinx, Factory Talk Activation... etc. I also loaded the Studio 5000 package and it loaded...
View ArticleModbus Assistance
I am having to work on my first project reading Modbus from a Lantronix X-Press DR module via Ethernet to a 1769- L33ER processor. I have the Modbus mapping that I am needing to read. Can someone...
View Articlelogix designer Installing V29 when 31 is installed
I have a plc program that was made in Logix designer V29. I had logix designer V28 on my computer, so I figured I'd updgrade straight to 31. Usually it lets me choose which versions to install (if I...
View ArticleOpening a .RSS file without RSLogix
Hi all of you!I would need a favor..... I have a RSS file, but I do not have RSLogix 500.Can someone open this file and print it as pdf PLC_Micro1200.zipf?Thank you very much in advance for your...
View ArticleAllen Bradley - Point IO - Power Distribution
I am definitely a newbie in the world of PLC's. So I hope this doesn't sound like a dumb question. I do the electrical design for PLC's and have only done this for a few short months. I am currently...
View ArticleAllen Bradley - Point IO - Power Distribution
I am definitely a newbie in the world of PLC's. So I hope this doesn't sound like a dumb question. I do the electrical design for PLC's and have only done this for a few short months. I am currently...
View ArticleNeed some help with Micro820/General testing -- new to this
I'm new to PLC programming. I just started a job and my first project is to figure out what's wrong with an existing program written for our micro820 and fix it. I was trying to work through a traffic...
View Articlehow to change plc reset time for timer
hi guys, i am using allen bradley plc with rs logix 500 , i want change plc counter reset time, could please guide me how to change programmer timer setting
View ArticleMaking sure data files are actually unused in RSLOGIX 5
I have a PLC5 that basically runs 24/7, so that its difficult to in in program mode and new data files. However, any mess up would get very costly very quickly. I want to add a new functionality that...
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