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<s>[INST] Drives in 2-wire control on controlnet? I have 18 nos of drives Pf-70 on controlnet and they are being hardwired controlled using 2 wire control.Now i can start the drive from panel but after changing the drive reference to controlnet it doesn,t get start command from clx on controlnet.The drive shows stop owner as digital input.any solutions? [/INST] Hi vikas... please check the following parameter, if you haven't a wire connected to terminal 1....or connect this terminal to +24Vdc.By default it is configured as STOP, so the drive cannot start if it is not closed (STS flashes orange) - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] PF700 Fault Alram.. If PF700 shows fault or alarm, I couldn't know when that alarm happened. Because PF700 just shows total inverter running time with alarm message. So I need yy/mm/dd/hh/mm/ss like this type for reporting. Please change it by firm-ware upgrade or other method. [/INST] I agree with Sungjong. I have often experienced somes frustrations while troubleshooting because PowerFlex 700 doesn't timestamp the default. Adding this feature would be welcome. To All, I agree with everyone on the timestamping of VFD faults. The PowerFlex drives need an internal realtime clock that can be set from the HIM or over a comm. link (such as Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet...) with the use of the Clock Update tool. I use this tool to set the clocks in all of my PLC's/PAC's (ControlLogix, PLC5...) and it works great. Thanks for bringing this up. Dlogger n </s>
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<s>[INST] Factory Talk Alarm Print Setup Hi Guys, I been surfing through internet in order to find a way to print alarm for factory talk ME. I did come to know that there is a built in button to print the alarm history but is it true that PVP Terminal doesn't support to print into pdf file? And when run simulation runtime on computer or laptop, the alarm history button doesnt work. Is there something I miss out or need some setup inside the computer to print the alarm history ? Instead of surfing through google for this , I hoping this engage community to find shortcut way :P haha Any suggestion would be much useful. Thanks in advance. [/INST] Hi Angella, To print the Alarm History you can set in your project: Menu --> Objects --> Advanced --> Alarm --> Print Alarm History It prints the alarm history in your configured printer in: Terminal Settings --> Print Setup --> Alarm Print Setup (PanelView Plus 7 Performance series A, and Standard, also Panelview Plus 6 ) See the page 102 of: PanelView Plus 7 Performance Terminals Related tech notes in Knowledgebase (tech connect access required): QA28496 - FactoryTalk View ME Print Alarm History file QA27594 - Using the Print2PDF file option on a PanelView Plus 6 or 7 Terminal As this last technote explains, you can configure the printer to Print2PDF instead a physical printer. You should open the Windows CE --> Control Panel --> Print2PDF Config Check the Create unique file names using date_time to simplify the file creation. You can send it to a Network folder. The Alarm history can be truncated when it prints in Landscape, to avoid it, open: Terminal Settings --> Print Setup --> Display Print Setup --> Rockwell Automation Print2PDF --> Advanced Settings --> Orientation --> Portrait. I hope it solves your doubt. n </s>
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<s>[INST] 5370 firmware upgrade Summary: Need to verify saved program will return system after upgrade wipes data and logic awayNew to AB world and hoping to verify with someone. My company purchased a complete machine that has a 1769-L33ER 5370 controller and they used firmware version 31.011. The version we got is 32.011 and when connecting it says to upgrade but all data and logic will be wiped from controller. Question is the program the company loaded into the controller, I should be able to download it after the firmware upgrade and it will be all restored as is currently correct? See attached image. thx [/INST] You will have to change the version of the program before downloading to the controller. As I recall its as simple as making the change in the controller section of the program. Then downloading. Do you really want to upgrade the firmware? You should be able to download and install Studio5000 v31 from Rockwell and go online with the PLC. If you upgrade the firmware, the program WILL be wiped. You're in a catch-22. You only have V32, so have to flash from 31 to 32 to access that program. The act of flashing wipes the program you're trying to save. SQUIGGLEYPUFF is correct, you're better off grabbing V31 from Rockwell. An alternate path is to ask the OEM to provide you the code in V32 before you flash. Your screenshot shows there is no protection applied so it's not like they're trying to secure intellectual property. A good OEM who values customer relations should have no problems supplying the code in the version you have. Thanks for the replies. So, I downloaded 3 files to try to go to V31 but don't see anywhere to install or implement them. Those are EDS files, used for RSLinx to know information about the device, not the installation for StudioV31. You can find your software here, but you'll need to enter your serial number and product key or company name: https://download.rockwellautomation.com/webupdates/enter.aspx Then you'll want to find Studio5000 similar to what is shown below: n </s>
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<s>[INST] Ultra 3000i E55 fault Ultra 3000i E55 fault.when power on/off ,it wii show E55 error code. [/INST] Two main possible reasons: Personality EEprom Data Corruption, due to noise - not field fixable, you must return for repair (prevention is possible, verify proper shielding and grounding) If you have a small unit (.5kw, 1kw and 2kw) problem could be related to the 5vdc Auxilary Control power voltage.If it is not a precise 5.1vdc and free from noise, it may generate E55, User Parameter Checksum. You may try (for testing purpose) to remove the external 5vdc supply voltage from pins 2 and 3 of CN-1, power the unit and see if E55 occurs again. If not, the 5 Vdc external power could be the problem. Using a CN-1 BreakOut Board 2090-U3CBB-DM44 that has a filter inside could solve the problem. If you have a sercos drive, use a 2090-U3CBB-DM12 instead. Hope that helps... - fuzzy logic If motor power cable shields not connected at the drive,will it happen E55 (after power on/off). It may cause the first problem I've mentioned in my previous post. Take a look to the U3k Installation Manual to find out proper cables connection and grounding. - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] View32 to Factory Talk View Summary: Is it possible to open or convert an .rsv file or a .gfx file in Factory Talk View Studio 7.0 Our application was developed for a 1500P using RSView32. New customer requires a Panelview Plus 6 series device. Is there a way to use any part of the previous or do we start over? [/INST] I'm pretty sure you're going to have to start over. Heck, ViewME can't import things made in ViewSE, let alone View32. Even if there were some form of conversion, you'd probably spend a lot of time fiddling with it to fix things; enough that you'd have wished you'd started from scratch anyway. FTViewStudio has had the ability to import RSView32 in to ViewSE, but not ME :-( More info here: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qr/ftalk-qr004_-en-p.pdf can anyone tell me what are the important things i should keep in mind for the conversions of View 32 to Factory talk SE n </s>
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<s>[INST] Dirty Screens Hello Forum World, We have a problem here, that I am sure has happened all over the place, Our PV's get so dirty from stuff on the operators hand that it is making it hard to touch the screen and have it work correctly. Does anyone know of anything that we can clean these with, that will remove all the stuff on the screen and not damage it in the process. Thanks [/INST] Is this a PanelView Plus? If so, per the Users Manual, it's OK to use mild soap or detergent. See page 223: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2711p-um001_-en-p.pdf Some are PV+'s some are PV 550 PV 900 PV1000 we have just about everything here. Technote ID22501 explains what to use on the older PanelView screens. Hope this helps. Ron The only thing I've ever seen damage a PanelView screen is graffiti remover; it melted the plastic. I've used toluene and acetone and not had trouble. Use the least harsh thing you think will get off your particular brand of grime. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Redundant 1756-L85E CPU Utilization Hi everyone, I'm wondering how I can see the CPU utilization on a pair of v33.012 redundant 1756-L85Es? When the processor was in simplex at v31, CPU was around 5%; however, judging by the task scan time I'd say it's around 50% now (taking 240ms for a 500ms periodic task, 10x the time in simplex). The task monitor will not work for L85s, nor can I get to the processor's webpage since the NIC is disabled in redundancy mode. Thanks [/INST] Michael, Use the L_CPU_5x80 AOI and faceplate. see p42 https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/proces-rm003_-en-p.pdf Thanks, Phillip. Does that still work if I'm not using FactoryTalk View SE? I could probably setup a PanelView with ME if that would work. Or is the % CPU parameter visible in the AOI? Michael, faceplates are also available for FactoryTalk View ME; the manual indicated by Philip contains all the needed info. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Thanks. Sounds like the only way to see CPU % is using the faceplate. Very odd. Hopefully that's corrected in v35 for customers not using FT View. Michael The AOI and the tag data can be seen in Logix Designer. You could also use an OPC (test) client to view tag data. The faceplate in not required... just a convenient way to view the tag data Michael, please be aware that if you don't use the faceplates, you still need to enable the AOI to collect data. Unfortunately the Enable and Disable bits are not exposed, so you cannot set them in the PLC logic. You could use FactoryTalk View or an OPC connection to command those bits; you can find instructions in the following technote: QA28855 fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>
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<s>[INST] PF755 Converter AC Single Phase Loss Fault Summary: What is this error and why does it only happen when the drive is under load? If i run the motor at 100% for 2-3 minutes, this fault occurs. Im assuming it has something to do with the loading. What do i need to look for? [/INST] You should have a copy of the programming manual handy: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Go to page 305, error 17. The descriptions / actions for this fault are actually pretty straight forward. You say it happens only under load. What is the load/application? Does your load cause any sort of rapid, cyclic regeneration? The third bullet point would seem to be the correct solution for you, but you might want to look at the AC input as well. Thanks for the reply. I finally talked to someone at Tech Support and i was able to set this alarm to Ignore in the Drive setup in the ControlLogis program. He explaned that the Parameters that need modified to make the ripple larger are not supported in the CIP motion. n </s>
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<s>[INST] help Good afternoom guys I need your help, I want to know the configutarion of cable to Communication between paneview 600, 2711-T6M and Micrologix 1400 if can sent it me I really gratefull your help. the number of item can help me to. thanks a lot and have a good day.manuel viveros. [/INST] Assuming you're asking for a 2711C-T6M... if you have a different model, please post again. See the following image for complete infos to connect the Panelview Component to MX1400 serial channel 0.... :smileywink:Ethernet communication could also be used, just you need a standard Cross cable to go directly, Patchcord cables if you go through Ethernet switch. See also Panelview Component User Manual and MX1400 User Manual for more infos. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] Issue in Web server access built-in Armorblock 1732E-16CFGM12R Hello everyone! The issue I've been experiencing is regarding Web server access built-in armorblock 1732E-16CFGM12R. When opening the armorblock the web page display the message: Your browser does not support Java. Download Java here. Despite, Java is install in my computer and enabled in web browser (Firefox, Edge), the armorblock web page continues to display the same error message. Could any one help me on this matter? Thanks in advanced. [/INST] Welcome to Engage, Marcos Moreno! Try to see if the following technotes can help: BF8310 QA25164 Please consider that a TechConnect contract is required to access the above technotes. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>
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<s>[INST] Resetting SFC Forces Summary: Resetting SFC forces causes continuous hourglass, never stopping.I have a relatively 'large' application using phase manager equipment phases with SFC logic in RSLogix 5000 v19.01. I had some SFC forces setup and tried to remove them using the Forces-SFC Forcing-Remove All SFC Forces menu item. Every attempt causes RSLogix to hang. Any suggestions would be appreciated. [/INST] nan n </s>
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<s>[INST] help with 1746-BAS I've come across a 1746-bas module and have no information on it. I found the manual by allen bradley for the card, but really anwer my question with it. How would I get a BASIC program downloaded and running through hyperterminal. Thanks in advance [/INST] Sorry, should have read again before posting, I meant the AB manual didn't answer my question Take a look to Aid 16897 (Quick Start using HyperTerminal to Save / Restore Programs to/from a 1746-BAS or BAS-T Module) If you have problem to open the technotes indicated, send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address...I may send you back some examples... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I've just sent you an e-mail.... let me know if you receive it... - fuzzy logic exactly what i was looking for, thankyou Nice, I'm happy for that.... :smileyvery-happy: Thanks for the feedback and the Solution Mark also... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] Backward flash of Firmware I have a couple of weekes invested in some code when today my customer requested that the installed processor be flashed no higher than revision 19 firmware. This is fine for the processor, backward flash is easily done. Here is my problem, I cannot backward save my code. I have written this code in revision 20 software because my test processor was last set to firmware revision 20. As a toolkit holder, I have all of the appropriate revisions to firmware and software, so this is not an issue. Any ideas on this? Outside of copy, paste and a lifetime of [ctrl]-[W] to recreate all of my tags? [/INST] Export the code from V20 to a L5K (xml) file, then import it into your lower firmware version. As long as there is nothing V20 specific, this should work. n </s>
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<s>[INST] FIND instruction in AOI not finding substring Hello All, I have a Find instruction in a AOI that is looking for the substring 'Nm'. It finds it every time when 'Nm' is located near the beginning of my search string, around POS 6. Occasionally, I get a longer string as input, where the 'Nm' substring is located near POS 65, and the Find instruction returns 0 as its result indicating that the substring was not found. If I copy this longer search string to a test CLX at my desk and perform the same FIND instruction from the MainTask. It finds the substring every time. Has anyone seen this before? I have attached copy of the project uploaded with a snapshot of the state of the AOI tags when this problem occurs. Here's a copy of the email that I sent to RA tech support explaining the problem and where to find it. Please review this code as I have uploaded it with the problem condition active in the controller. We had spoken yesterday about the problem. I have a Find function within an add-on instruction that that is not finding the string 'Nm' in the STA2440 task, rightInstance call of atlasOld add-on. In atlasOld, I added a 1 sec timer to the previous rung in the add-on in order to let the lastData string populate fully. (which I believe it is populated on a single scan) I applied this timer in 2 different ways, one to delay the step into Find instruction rung, and also to hold the Find instruction true for 1 second before going on to the next step. Neither timer method solved the problem. If you open up atlasOld- parameter and tags- rightInstance(STA2440), you can see the string lastScanString which is a snapshot of lastData while the Find instruction is true. The return value from Find, torquePos, should be about 65 for this string. (Scroll the lastScanString out fully and you will find the 'Nm' substring.) If you look in leftInstance(Sta2440) call, you can see a typical string which does properly find 'Nm'. It appears that the Find method should find 'Nm' in both strings. I cannot control the string input to the CLX. I need away to parse this long string to prevent production interruption. Thank you. DanMc [/INST] DanMc, If the string is coming in asynchronously, you may not have all the data populated in it yet at the time you fire the AOI. These things are notoriously difficult to pick up using the Tag Monitor, because it is ALSO asynchronous with the scan of the controller. If you want to see what the FIND instruction actually tried to parse, you may need to temporarily put in some code to capture the data, or to fault the controller so it goes into program. I would add a branch around the FIND instruction, on the the branch under the FIND (so it executes immediately after), check to see if the Result is zero. If it is, copy the Source STRING into a new STRING tag added just for this purpose. You can also add a bit that gets latched up when you do the capture that you can test (and reset manually) to prevent overwriting your capture. You might also want to disable interrupts so that asynchronous stuff doesn't change the data between the FIND and the capture. ...NXB UID BST FIND lastDate findNM 1 torquePos NXB XIO dataCaptured EQU torquePos 0 COP lastData captureString 1 OTL dataCaptured BND UIE dataCaptured is your temporary BOOL, and captureString is your temporary STRING. Now you'll see what the Source was at the time the FIND was executed so you'll know whether the 'Nm' made it there or not. DON'T FORGET the UIE or you'll watchdog your controller! Asynchronous interfaces are always a bit tricky. I prefer READ MSGs because I can wait for the DN and not enable the MSG again until I've parsed it. Having the other guy WRITE means you need a way (a message number at the start AND THE END of the data) to know when you have a block that all goes together and DON'T have the start of a new receipt in the front and old data in the back. Just remember the scan can be interrupted AT ANY TIME, INCLUDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INSTRUCTION by a higher priority task, and for the continuous task, by comms. The PLC-5 had rung integrity if I recall correctly -- once a rung started, it could not be interrupted. Logix controllers are compiled and use interrupts at a very low O/S level, so an instruction can be interrupted right in the middle. Good Luck! and have a nice weekend! Dale n </s>
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<s>[INST] PIDE dead locked -RSLogix5000 when PIDE CV is 100% or 0%, PIDE is locked, even PV-SP <>0, I have to toggle from ladder logic for PIDE from Auto to Manual, then toggle back, then PIDE start, is this PIDE issue or PIDE saturation? any better way? [/INST] Kelvin, Just to back you up, several years ago while working on a major Process Control project with Version 13, I saw exactly the same symptoms. Calling tech support never lead to any resolution, so we created a work-around. If the PO got to 100%, ladder forced it immediately (emphasis!) back to 99.9% and ditto for 0% back to 0.1%. Never flet great about this, but control had to be maintained. Haven't had the chance to try in any latter Revs. Here you go.. http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=40329 Here's another novel idea, for v17, have RS re-write the firmware correctly so that it does not send the internal accumulator beyond the limits.Just a silly thought. Nah, that would be way too easy, would'nt it ^^ Hi there, Does anyone know if this has been fixed on V17 or greater , having the same issue SJ That's why I rarely use the PIDE instruction. The PID (ladder) instruction already takes care of that. Rockwell Automation has addressed this issue in the knowledgebase page issue 40329 - PIDE stuck at the Low or High Limit. They say it is not actually a problem but a caracteristic of the fucntion block algoritm and show how to avoid the situation. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/40329/related/1 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42795 MAG Rockwell Automation has addressed this issue in the knowledgebase page issue 40329 - PIDE stuck at the Low or High Limit. They say it is not actually a problem but a caracteristic of the fucntion block algoritm and show how to avoid the situation. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/40329/related/1 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42795 MAG n </s>
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<s>[INST] Emulate 5000 Error I am using RSLogix Emulate 5000 V17. I had problems with it working with Factory Talk View, found a post with a technote, followed the directions. Uninstalled it and RSLinx Enterprise, then reinstalled. Now It works with Factory Talk View. When I shut down the chassis monitor, I get an error Proxy does not implement RemoveModuleFromSlot. I searched, but could not find anything on this error. Anyone ever hear of this? [/INST] This appears to be a nuisance error message. It has been observed when the following combination of software has been installed:RSLogix 5000 Emulate v17FTSP/RSLinx Enterprise CPR9 SR1RSLinx Classic v2.54 CPR9 SR1This is a nuisance error that can be safely ignored. Aid 59229 - fuzzy logic I am using v20 of the emulator and have the same problem 5 years later! I guess this error was 'safely ignored'! n </s>
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<s>[INST] Estimating Memory usage in a SLC-500 Is there any quick and dirty way to estimate memory usage for a SLC-500?Like if you know the number of I/O points and what types of comms you plan on using, you can multiply by a certain factor and it pops out a value in kBytes? Thanks,Kevin [/INST] Hi Kevin, in fact it is not so easy... this is due to the program in your SLC will use different amounts of memory depending on the instruction used, the number of files, the number of rungs etc.... I guess you've already seen the estimation method in the Reference Manual, page C-19.... - fuzzy logic I have seen the info in the reference manual. In the end I used a rule of thumb method based on our past history. Since a lot of our stuff is standard, it works well enough for my needs. n </s>
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<s>[INST] How to you make an Alarm Banner in SE 6.0 similar to ME I have an OEM customer who has developed an application and has an installed base using Panelview and View ME. The alarms are much more user-friendly in the ME station than the ME...IMHO. They have asked me if there is any way to make the alarm banner popup in SE similar to that of ME. I don't see how to make this happen easily. Any help would be appreciated. [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Products are different and Alarms management is very different between ME and SE. There isn't an automated Banner for SE like the one you've inside ME or Panelview Plus, anyway you've the Alarms and Events Banner...I suggest to review the User Manual to understand how the Alarms could be used inside the View SE. - fuzzy logic You may want to explore Factory Talk Alarms and Events which is only available in View SE.. Using a Tag-Based alarm server is very similar to configuring alarms in View ME and the built-in banner/summary/history is a lot more flexible, configurable, and user-friendly than the standard View ME banner/summary. It's a common misconception that in order to use Alarms & Events, you need something special in the controller. That is not the case if you use Tag-Based alarms. Normally in SE you will put an alarm summary object on header/Footer that is always displayed, or have and Icon that will flash when there are active alarms using a derived tag and the AE_InAlmUnackedCount() function, this indicates to the operator that they need to go to the alarm page. If you customer wants a popup then you will need to uses the above derived tag to call a display, as the display command cant be used on the server you will have to use VBA to monitor the derived tag and call the display when required, if you want to close popup automatically when all alarms are acked there is a VBA example in the KB that does this when the display looses focus this could be changed to do the above. It will be messy and you will have to do some interlocking so that the customer can close the popup if he wantsPS all the above is with Alarm and Events not HMI alarms Instead of starting my own thread I thought I would just comment on this one since the original question is what I was planning to ask anyway. For the life of me I don't understand why Rockwell feels the need to complicate something so simple. Ok I get it that there is not an alarm banner in FTView SE like the one in ME. Fine. So I will just have the alarm summary screen pop up whenever there is a new alarm. Should be a simple thing to do, right? Wrong. One of my coworkers said he had done it using a macro and an event but he couldn't remember exactly how. So I proceeded to try this and of course it did not work. I got the message about 'Display' being ignored when issued from an HMI server. So I decided to check the knowledgebase and found an article that talked about this very thing. It's almost funny when you read some of it. This is how it starts: In some RSView SE applications, when an event occurs, there may be a need to execute a command on a client. Some examples of this would be: Displaying an alarm summary screen when an alarm occurs. Yes there are probably a few troublemakers out there who would want to display an alarm summary automatically when an alarm occurs but why should we accommodate them. OK we will help them with this but were going to make them work for it. I know they would like to be able to just do a simple expression that would cause a screen to pop up but we don't believe in simple. There are probably some of these troublemakers that would even want to cause a screen to pop up when a bit changes state in a remote device such as a plc. Haha, only in their dreams. No we will let them do this but were going to make them use, are you ready, VBA!. If you're not smart enough to do simple VBA maybe you should be washing cars or something. OK, I know I'm being somewhat cynical here but it is hard to understand why it can't be a simple thing to display a screen in SE without having to jump through hoops. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Redundant ControlLogix I/O Is it possible to configure full ControlLogix redundant system with redundant I/O modules in separate racks? Where can I find more information or reference manuals if available on configuring and programming redundant I/O? Thanks. [/INST] If this is for SIL2 application than there are termination boards for the IB32, IF16, and OF16D for fault tolerant configuration, they are covered in this manual and are only for safety applications, Publication 1756-AT012A-EN-P Nov 2008. If this is for process control I/O than that will not be available until version 18.5x is out mid to late 2010. That I/O will be on EtherNet/IP when it comes out. Does Rockwell Automation has a recommended practice to handle Digital and Analog IOs, for Redundant IO systems operated with CLX redundancy? n </s>
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<s>[INST] 1336 Random Faults I have a 25HP 1336 Plus drive that has been faulting out on faults 39,41 and 49 at random intervals. We have checked all of the drive components, motors, contactors etc that are connected to the drive and have found no issues. The drive constantly tries to reset although the Max retries is set to 3. Once power is cycled the drive will run anywhere from 10mins to several days without a fault. Need help [/INST] These faults relate to phase to ground faults between the motor cable and earth.The cable / or motor could have exceeded the corona inception voltage.Is can occur if the motor cables are run in an area where the cable can be immersed in water ( underground conduits )The best way to test this is to disconnect the motor at the motor terminals and start the driveread the current value in parameter 54 ( output current ) any value shown here is what the cable is using.If you meger the cable / motor you need a 1000volt unitYou could turn the carrier frequency PWM ( par 45) down to 2khz / and install a load choke to reduce the reflected wave Read the following tech paper http://www.ab.com/drives/techpapers/ieee/pcic.pdf www.reliance.com/pdf/drives/whitepapers/D7722.pdf Youre right, the cable to the pumps runs underground into a sewage wet well. The problem with disconnecting the pump is that they are submersible raw sewage pumps and in order to disconnect at the pump means braking the seals. We have meggerd the cable assembly and pump and they check out ok with a 1000V megger.We can do a cable inspection to see if the cable has been damaged but disconnecting the motor at the pump is out of the question. Thanks for the information Fraser n </s>
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<s>[INST] Compactlogix rack expansion configuration issue. Summary: When to use the left to left expansion cable. Hi friends. I am in a project that requires to use 2 racks of compactlogix plc 1769. I wonder what will the be the best use of the expansion cable. reading the instrucstion manual, I found there are 2 valid configuration where the CLLx (left-left) cable will be used only in 3 racks configuration. Then if I i have 2 racks, I have to use either right-right or right-left? Please help me with this. Thanks. [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Try to see if the image below clarifies things... - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>
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<s>[INST] Communicating FESTO CPX-FB32 terminal with 1756-L62 Summary: I have 1 FESTO CPX-FB32 module on ethernet and i want to communicate it with our logix L62 processor, i have set the IP of FESTO Module [/INST] Could you point to the Festo documentation that shows the Generic Ethernet Module values that you need to use in RSLogix 5000 ? It's likely that you have those mis-matched with either a datatype/size selection or one of the Assembly values. Sometimes it just takes an extra set of eyes to review a configuration, but you need to post more information about the configuration you're using. Last time I used an FB32 on EthernetIP this was the module config I used. I've had sometimes to deal with Festo FB32, and for what I can find inside my docs, the Comm Format and Assembly instances are correctly configured. Only thing to double check is the size in bytes of your Assemblies; it really depends on the used modules and their model. I've found the Festo manual quite difficult to follow on this matter, and I've made some errors before succeeding in communicating with the I/O, in my past experiences. Try to see if actual hardware is exactly like you've used in past, I mean same modules and same settings. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! I have a fieldbus Ethernet .eds file from Festo. Otherwise I am more loss than Reyas. Can you send me an .acd file? i will send u the file after 2 hours, as i am in meeting now. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Debug functions not working I'm trying to use the debug feature of CCW 2.0. Each time when I press [Step Into] or Step over] button, I got below information in the output window, only [Start Debugging(F5)] seems working: This action has been restricted. Check your permissions with your system administrator. Is there any solution for this issue? thanks, [/INST] Alan, That functionality (advanced debugging) is not active in CCW at this time. We plan to enable that in the future as part of a for sale Edition. Regards, Fabio It would be nice if it had a similator like in the Pico. Any hope of a similator in the future? Alan, Yes, we plan to provide the ability to run and test an application on the PC without the need to have a PLC. Regards, Fabio n </s>
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<s>[INST] Wireless prosoft RLX1B-1HG radio and Compactlogix L23E Summary: Trying to make two Processors communicate wirelesslyI have two L23E processors that are each attached to a RLX1B radio. One radio is the master the other is a slave. I am trying to pass information from one processor to the other. Are there any descriptive documents on how this could be accomplished. In reality I am trying to produce and consume information wirelessly and I have already spent 1/2 - day on this. I can see that the radios are talking, I can see the computer (programmer) at the master radio but I do not see the master Processor or the slave processor. Any light would be appreciated. Thank you in advance [/INST] Kindly, did you solve this issue? but I do not see the master Processor or the slave processor Thank you n </s>
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<s>[INST] Trigger a non-recoverable Fault on a 1756-L62 Summary: How do I write a program to trigger a major non-recoverable fault on a 1756-L62 processor? Hi, I'd like to write a ladder logic program to trigger a major non-recoverable fault on a 1756-L62 processor. This is so that I can test that the processor does store diagnostic information onto the non-volatile memory. We've been having a number of major non-recoverable faults on our processors and would like to get more information about them to improve reliability. I've been told that a fault word can be written on power-up of the processor, but I've found no additional information so far. Any help would be appreciated, thanks Peter [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! As far as I know, there is NO way for a customer to cause a major non-recoverable fault on purpose. I was asking engineering some time ago, and that was the answer. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Before Version 20 you could force a non-recoverable fault by using the same backing tag on an AOI instruction that has instances in different taks. Peter, Write a negative number to a timer preset. This will fault (red light) the processor. Rob Barrese @Rob That Major Fault you suggested is recoverable... OP is searching for a way to obtain the processor goes into a Major non-recoverable fault and writes diagnostic data to CF card (that is, Type 1 code 61) - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>
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<s>[INST] Documentation on Flex I/O CIP Object EDIT: moved to Automation Control Community -FL Hello, I'm looking for any documentation about Flex I/O CIP objects. My searches so far have found nothing. I have a Flex I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter connected to several output/relay modules and I'd like to control them via explicit messages. Specifically I'd like to know: What is the class number? What instance/attributes are supported? Thank you! [/INST] Welcome to Engage! Are you trying to use a third-party controller to control your Flex I/O? Please read the following technote: QA18643 - Control of 1734 or 1794 modules from a 3rd party controller over Ethernet fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>
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<s>[INST] Current User To Tag Summary: Write Current User To Tag With View SEI am trying to write the current user logged to the local display to a PLC tag when a button is pressed on the screen. Where can I find how to get this accomplished? [/INST] You may use VBA... I've not the time to test it, but this should work: Create a String display with the CurrentUserName Function in the Expression field. Create a String Input that is tied to the PLC tag where you want to store the user name. Right click on each of these objects and select property panel. In the Expose to VBA control field, select VBA control. Add a button, right-click on it and select VBA. Add the following code to the desidered button event: StringInput1.Value = StringDisplay1.Value StringInput1.Download - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! You could use a string type tag created as a derived tag that gets its value from the CurrentUserName function. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Windows 7 and Programming and Communications Software Can anyone say if we will be able to use Rslinx and Rslogix programming software with Windows7? [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Short answer could be yes, for the latest versions of the software, but for a complete and detailed list, please take a look to Aid 42682. - fuzzy logic Just so happens I'm running RSLinx and RSLogix500 and 5000 on Windows 7 right now. They work just fine. The warning I will give you, is that Rockwell Tech Support does not currently support Windows 7. So if you run into an issue while running these softwares in a Windows 7 environment, you cannot call Tech Support for help. n </s>
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<s>[INST] PowerFlex 525 7.001 Firmware Update Not Flashing I am trying to flash the firmware of a PowerFlex 525 from 5.001 to 7.001 without success. I am using ControlFlash 15.07 with Windows 11. I am able to see and pick the drive in ControlFlash, but it errors out at the end. The message I receive is ERROR: Update to target device failed. Press View Log for more detailed information. Has anyone else experienced this issue? [/INST] Harding Please open the log file as it will provide information about why the flash was not successful. If the firmware in the drive becomes corrupt, you might try flashing via USB. ID: QA25514 | Access Levels: TechConnect PowerFlex 525 Drive Fault F125 [Flash Update Req] Thank you for the reply. I have uploaded the log file for reference. I will also try the USB option as well. Harding, ID: QA56320 | Access Levels: Everyone PowerFlex 525: ControlFlash gets Error 11009 Target Do Not Support Hardware Revision n </s>
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<s>[INST] Factory Talk ME Alarm Status List Column add timestamp How To? I have a Panel View 1250 using Alarm Status List with two columns one being Accumulated Time. The customer doesn't like the accumulated time counting up so how do I change it to a fixed timestamp when the alarm was triggered? I would like a simple HMI timestamp because it isn't critical to come from the PLC trigger directly just when the message was triggered. [/INST] jdperk, the Alarm Status List object doesn't have this possibility...:smileysad: You may use instead the Alarm List object, selecting the Alarm Time column to be displayed. Following a screenshot... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Thank you. The Alarm Status List contain a Status page, History page, and a list of all the alarms it doesn't appear that the Alarm List has the other two pages how can I duplicate those other pages? Another option would be to place the Alarm List over top of the Alarm Status List and use a single button to toggle between the Alarm List page and the other pages of the Alarm Status List, how would one set that up or some variation of this? jdperk, the Alarm Status List is a more complete object than Alarm List; you may use the Alarm Status Button to change which alarms are shown.Really the History is just another display, containing an Alarm List and some buttons; when you press the Alarm History Button in the Alarm Status List, you switch to this page. So what you may create are some pages with different Alarm List inside (for example one that shows Active Alarms, one for Inactive Alarms,one for All Alarms) and some new Goto Display Buttons that switch between them.Use the Alarm List Properties to change what is displayed in the current Alarm List (Display Tab). So the operator can access from the Status page the other pages using buttons. Attached is an example; I've duplicated the same History Page creating a new display Active where the Alarm List is used to show only the Active Alarms, and in the same way an Inactive page.The History page is used to show all (active and inactive) alarms.All these displays (Status,Active,Inactive,History) SHOULD BE of type On Top from Display settings. Finally I've created some new Goto Buttons that let the operator switch between all the displays. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] ControlNet Fiber Ring network problems New installation. Ring topology. Only 2 repeaters. Channel 1 is 2km, Channel 2 is 5km. Tech says that the cable length difference is causing comm errors and that the cable lengths cannot be more than 300m different. I can't find any such limitation in the planning guide. Are they special issues when only 2 1786-RPFRXL repeaters are used in a Ring network? [/INST] 1786-RPFRXL (Extra-long-distance Fiber Repeater Module) repeater media condition below Distance : 0 - 6 km Cable Type : 62.5 / 125μm, multi-mode Termination Type : ST (plastic or ceramic)Distance : 0 - 20 km Cable Type : 9 / 125μm, single-mode Termination Type : ST (plastic or ceramic) Did you try only one channel by disconnecting other channel? Does it make any difference? n </s>
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<s>[INST] what is arena able to do? info gathering by a new user Hello Arena Users, Introduction: i am a student from germany so i beg your pardon if i speak some impropper english. for my bachelor thesis starting november i want to use arena for a simulation of a factory therefore i am trying to learn arena usage with made up numbers etc beforehand so during the bachelor 10 weeks i am already a confident user. Questions so far: -is it possible to give entitys attributes and remove tem in stations so i give them a quality ranging from 1-10 in certain test stations and they carry that value with them? -also when i have a station that needs to know the next staion or process is not filled with an entity at that time and if there is an entity in there wait i need a feedback from the next process how does that work in arena? Thank you all in advance much love from germany for helping me learn <3 [/INST] Hello, You can assign any entity's attributes in a number of different ways, the simplest way is to use the Assign module to give them a value. The entity is created and you assign the value. You can overwrite the values that are assigned to attributes at any time. So if an entity passes through a process and you want to indicate that it perhaps didn't pass an inspection, you could overwrite an existing attribute or assign a new one that will help it process logically to the next step. I have attached a simple example of using a new attribute to indicate that an entity failed an inspection and notice how that assignment may affect how it may take a different logical path for the actual rework of the entity. As to your second question, you can use Decide modules to make a decision about where an entity should logically go, or the Hold module's Scan for Condition I am uploading an example of using attributes, however I recommend that you also look to the Arena Smarts files which can be found under Files>Browse Smarts and it is advisable for you to first map out the process you wish to simulate so that you have an organized road map for the building of your simulation. Please note that the example file is saved under version 16.2 of Arena which has just been released. If you can not open it, you will need latest version of the software. You can also look to the Smarts examples in your own version of the software if this is the case for some guidance if updating at this time is not possible. Let us know if you have additional questions. Nancy Zupick This is the example using attributes to indicate failure of inspection and a need for rework. Nancy Zupick Attachment(s) Using Attributes.zip 323 KB 1 version Hello Nancy, thank you for your response realy detailed and helpful just one further question that came to mind. -If i for example get a blue car i create the car entity and assign color blue the customer wants it repainted to red. I will add the assign attribute color red but how do i remove color blue? Edit: can i track for how long it was blue somehow? Hello, There are two ways to assign the color of the car, using an Attribute alone or using an Attribute and a Picture (for animation). Define numbers for the available colors: Blue = 1 Red = 2 Purple = 3 Yellow = 4 etc.. Create an attribute that represents the color, a_CarColor and then you assign it via the Assign module and you can also assign a picture to match the car color. To capture the time it spends in a specific color, you will also need to create an attribute that will mark the time that the entity was assigned this new color. That attribute a_MarkTheTime is assigned TNOW. TNOW is the system variable in Arena that holds the current time of the model, and when the entity actuates this module, it will assign whatever the current time is to the attribute. To assign pictures that you will assign and animate: 1. It is a good idea first to go to the Animate Template and define the pictures you will want to use. You can auto define these names using the Assign module as you change the Picture but it is a good idea to define them ahead of time. 2. You will need to use either the Entity or Edit Entity Pictures tools on the Animate toolbar to define pictures for each picture. Now to collect statistics for the time it spends as a blue car, you will use a Record module to update and collect that time. After you have recorded this time, you could then re-use that same attribute a_MarkTheTime and overwrite it as you assign a new color to the entity . The key thing to remember is that you must record the statistic for the prior car color before you reassign the a_MarkTheTime and overwrite the a_CarColor attribute. See below: Note how the attributes are overwritten with new values. I have attached this simple model in version 16.2 for you to review. Best Regards, Nancy n </s>
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<s>[INST] How can i print screen in black/white? My screen is background color black. The other object is any colors except black color. Is there any ways to print screen to printer in white background color and the other objects print to printer in black color. If it have some ways, please share to me your solution. [/INST] It is not clear to me if you want to print the display from development computer as documentation, or from run time. The second case has not many options... unless you may set your printer to invert colors by default and then print in black and white. If you want to print from development pc, then you may take a screenshot from every display (as explained in Aid 41233) and paste it to a drawing software (MS Paint can be enough), invert the colors and then print the result in black and white mode. Attached is a screenshot with an example of the three phases .... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic I realize this is only half the answer, but if your goal is to avoid wasting ink by printing the black background, you could create a rectangle with a Color animation. By toggling a bit, you can change the background color from black to white for your printing operation. Obviously you could do the same with the other objects, but if there are a lot of objects, this could be difficult to do. And Fuzzy Logic is correct - some printers have options to invert the colors. That will depend on the printer that you have. I seem to recall doing that with an HP laser printer of some sort years ago. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Factory Talk SE Station Server 15 display Can anyone tell me what this really is? My client ordered this thinking he can install on it 15 computers. I believe it is a stand alone server that can have 15 clients. [/INST] Hmmm... nice User Name ! :smileysurprised: :smileytongue: Well, I guess the correct description for your software is : FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station 15 Display... FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station allows stand-alone (non-distributed) applications to run on a single computer. With this software license you may run a View SE application with a limit of 15 graphic displays in it, on a single PC. HERE you may find more infos about View SE. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thank you. That is exactly what I needed. I like your handle too. I own a company named FuzzyLogix. So ... which one of you is going to sue the other one for trademark infringement? :smileyvery-happy: JHutch n </s>
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<s>[INST] Scaling values in Factory Talk View Studio I'm doing a project in Factory Talk where the operator is going to input values. i'm using the numberic input enable object to display and input the values. The problem is that i would like to scale down the displayed value, if the value in the PLC is 500 i want it to be displayed as 50 on the operator display. i have found out how to scale the value up when the operator inputs it but not how to display it the way i want. [/INST] I usually realize this using a Numeric input Cursor point instead, in the Connection tab, Indicator field, I use the expression I need on the data... example: Indicator : {[MyPLC]MyTag} /10 - fuzzy logic Thank you so very much Fuzzy_Logic! that solved that problem :) n </s>
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<s>[INST] Convert PV600 to .... ? Dear all frenz....Does anybody know what is appropriate to replace Panelview PV600. For your info, I have PV550 & PV Plus 600. How about the communication PV-PLC? [/INST] Hi, Jijoy see the table below taken from the View Selection Guide: Please post the PLC you've to communicate with, and the network you want to use, Forum users will be able to help in finding cables and connections... - fuzzy logic Thanks bro fuzzy... i'll try & update to you later n </s>
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<s>[INST] PanelView Plus USB Printing I'm currently using a PV Plus 5.10, 5.00. Are there any printers besides the HP officejet printers listed on Rockwell's latest USB compatible list that work? It seems like the USB printing option on the older panelviews is more trouble than it's worth.... [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! It could be, but officially only the hardware in the list is supported... (Only printers that support Printer Control Language (PCL3) will work.) Only chance is that other users here have done applications using other hardware, and can post here the results. This is one of the features that has been greatly enhanced inside newest Panelview Plus series 6 hardware. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>
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<s>[INST] 1756-IF8 Analog Inputs Summary: Can I use both analog voltage and current differential?I have a project using RS-Logix 5000 v20 with a 1756-L62B processor and a 1756-IF8 analog input card with the need to wire in three different inputs. I have the pressure transducer wired in as 4-20 mA and it seems to work just fine. My two cylinders are on their way back tomorrow, and the rep just called and said they were set up for 0-10 VDC. Can I wire them into the same card, or do I need to have them changed to 4-20 mA and delay my project another day or more? Thanks [/INST] http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1756-um009_-en-p.pdfv You should be able to do this. Note that the returns are NOT isolated. Refer to page 65 of the manual. Luckily when the rep showed up, they brought the equipment with them to reprogram them to 4-20mA. I think page 65 is wrong, though. The wiring for the 4-wire transmitter has the jumper going from i RTN-2 to RTN, and I think it should go from i RTN-2 to IN-3. Does that sound right? n </s>
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<s>[INST] Scan times what is normal... I was wondering what an average/normal or healthy scan would be for a L63 controller? What would cause a really high scan time? The program we have averages around 300,000 milliseconds per scan, we had a major fault happen from a negative value in a .PRE timer, the scan time at this point was around 860,000,000 milliseconds. That's extremely high so seems like a hiccup somewhere in the program? [/INST] 300 seconds per scan? You mean 300,000 microseconds. or 300ms. That's still pretty long by my timeline, I rarely hit 3 digits, but I don't have huge programs so I guess its possible. OOOHH yea Micro seconds, I was thinking about that wrong. It would be 300 milliseconds, but even so the scan locked in value while faulted was 860,000,000 microseconds or 860,000 milliseconds or 860 seconds or 14.3 minutes.... Alex, It is nice to see that you found a second life for an L63 controller. Concerning the 300,000 and greater msec scan times I suspect the code is looping somewhere and is waiting for a certain value before moving on. To answer your question on what is normal this would depend on the type of application and what response time is required, this could be I/O or an external application. For packaging or converting It is often in milliseconds. For process it can be 100 or more milliseconds. Anything beyond a few hundred milliseconds should be re-evaluated. Good Luck, Dan It would be a process type application, also everything is under a continuous task instead of a periodic task. Thanks!! n </s>
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<s>[INST] RSLogix 5000 Hi: How can I delete an Add-On?I'm sure there is no tags this type. Thanks [/INST] Right click > Delete If this doesn't work, Right click > Cross Reference. That will show you everywhere the instruction is used. That was my first try... In order for RSLogix 5000 software to allow deletion of an Add-On Instruction (AOI), any and all usage of the instruction needs to be first removed / deleted.1). First search all Routines to make sure the AOI isn't used. (Make sure the Search options under Find Within has instructions checked)2). Second search all Controller & Program Tag lists for AOI backing tags. (Click the Show button and select Add-On-Defined to filter the results.)Once this is done, right click on the Add-On instruction and the Delete option should be available (not grayed out).If the AOI continues to be grayed out than there has to be another instance of the instruction used elsewhere in the project. Notes: (1): If a Fatal Error is generated when deleting the AOI, try renaming the AOI first and then delete it. If that does not resolve the issue, try exporting the project file to a .L5K file, then importing the file back into RSLogix 5000. This procedure is described in Tech Note 48649.(2): If an AOI is used in an UDT (User-defined DataType), then you won't be allowed to delete it. But CrossReference does NOT search in UDT structures (there are a couple of TechNotes about this issue). You have to manually search for it , or doing a text search in the .L5K file. (3): When you rename the AOI instruction, this will replace the existing name everywhere in the project. Ensure to search through individual UDTs as the CrossReference does NOT search inside UDTs structures. - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] Powerflex 7000 Summary: DC LinkDear Sir Could you please tell me the reason for DC Link Over voltage Alarm and Trip and What are the check list to rectify this defect. Thank you MN Padmakumar [/INST] Hi Mampallil, is your drive a Classic or a Forge? There's a DC link Overvoltage (Line and motor side) Please contact [email protected] to provide assistance Regards, n </s>
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<s>[INST] Hi, i wish to design an HMI for this project, i need elaboration Summary: Hi, please i need to design an HMI, for this project, i need some elaboration.Hi, please for this project i wish to design an HMI, i will be glad to welcome an advance brain to help elaborate things for me, as i really dont have full documents for this project, but i got some attached below. [/INST] here is the defective HMI manual here is the RSS file here is the RSS in PDF format You have attached everything you need. What panel is your replacement HMI? Are you using an AB panelview or something else? That's the only missing part of the puzzle and you would need to know that first. Hi Sir thanks for the reply. i wish to use Delta HMI DOP B07S411. the programming style is some how high for me, i need some orientation on which instructions from the ladder logic i need to use to set up the HMI i mean the way the ladder logic was programmed You are going to have to connect with the Delta people for info on their HMI programming. As for the logic points you need, look at the RSS file for documentation on the data points, Then contact Delta HMI rep for details on how to access them from their HMI. I doubt you will get help for Delta Panel here on the AB site. Hi sir, thanks I got the idea on how to communicate the HMI and PLC Already. as u said yes the program was uploaded from PLC and is some how complex. and there is no documentation for now, but hoping for a solution soonest There is no documentation in this PLC file to help you. It appears to be an upload from the PLC which will not contain documentation. Unless you can find a copy of the documented, commented file, you have a LOT of work ahead of you figuring out how this code relates to your system. It's beyond the scope of what a forum can do. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Specs of the Controllogix microprocessor, brand, speed, memory mapping, etc. Summary: I need to know more info. about the microprocesor of the Contorllogix CPU'sFor a goverment tender we need to know some specs. about the Controllogix´s microprocesor, like processor brand, speed, memory, etc. Does anybody knows where to find or the publication number? Thanks [/INST] This will vary depending on the ControlLogix model (L55, L6X, L7X). You may want to call Rockwell's Tech Support to get the information you need. 440-646-5800. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Periodically, the connection with the controller in RSView32 disappears. Hello. Faced with such a problem: 1-2 times a day, the connection with the new controller disappears (the system was expanded 2 months ago). In RSLinx, the controller is visible. There is a connection. The controller is not visible in RSView. There is no visualization. When the project is restarted, the RSView is not connected. Only a complete restart of the computer helps. It gives an error, but I think this does not apply to this problem (we changed the offline PC along with the extension and apparently during the transfer from the local we made a network license); [/INST] Can you please add some information to better complete the system description? RSView32 version Communication driver settings (screenshots) PC Operating System details Controller catalog # and its firmware release Some info on network connection between PC and Controller Any error inside RSView32? How can you be aware it isn't communicating? (screenshots) About the Renew Activation notice you got: Automatic renewals are enabled by default after install or upgrade to FactoryTalk Activation Manger v4.02 To disable this feature (and remove the notice), please read the following technote: QA43208 fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer Additional information: 1) RSView32 v 7.60 + RSLinx Classic Gateway 2.58.00.15 CPR 9 SR 4; 2) Driver: Ethernet devices with 22 registered IP addresses; no more drivers are activated in Linx; 3) Windows 7 4) PLC: 5069-L320ER/A v31.01 Description: as I understand it, the connection disappears specifically between OPC and PLC, i.e. the problem is in topics. When the RSView 32 error occurs, it writes in the logs: OPC ERROR - '(RSLinx OPC Server) Server: Bad quality'. In RSLinx, the controller is visible (not crossed out), but RSView does not display information either on the server computer or on client machines that are connected to it. I tried to delete and create topics again – it didn't help, as before it works well for 20-40 hours and the information from the controller stops coming until RSLinx or PC is rebooted. Such a problem is only on this machine, there is an old server nearby and everything works stably there (XP). PS can RSLinx change the Processor type Logix5000 to SLC-500 in the topic? I saw a strange picture in the evening before the cliff: everything worked according to one of the topics there was SLC instead of Logix… I am sure that Logix was there this morning, which is confirmed by the work of the project. If the connection was broken, this SLC would not allow it to be restored. Maybe that's the problem? At night it changes Logix to SLC, and on reboot it returns Logix? Or is it nonsense and this does not happen?) Maybe the problem is in the ring? Sometimes I saw it there, but the connection did not disappear. Thanks for the added info and... WOW! I don't think the Forum could easily support this case... I strongly suggest to contact Technical Support in order to be better supported, as there are many products/technologies involved. Anyway, I would like to add here below some considerations for you to evaluate. RSLinx Classic version seems to be too old to correctly support 5380 Logix Controllers. v3.80 is the minimum required version. About its settings, I suggest the following: Uncheck the Use Maximum Packet Size (Ethernet) box if possible. The topic may need to be recreated in order to uncheck the box. I also suggest to check Limit maximum Packet Size (to the default value of 20) Deleting and recreating the OPC topic could help to correct corruptions Apply latest patches to the system see the following technote: QA49264 A good place to begin troubleshooting OPC is RSLinx Classic Communication Events log, found under the DDE/OPC menu (if you can find there recent errors, please post some screenshots) About the Ring Errors, you got many! And yes, this can cause issues also to OPC communication. You've to troubleshoot these errors, in order to find where the issue is and eliminating it. You can also try to open the ring and go Linear to see if the OPC still has problems. Hope this helps. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer Understood. It is advisable to update Linx. Although on a machine with XP there is an even older version and everything is fine) I will try to get the necessary screenshots now. The DDE/OPC log is empty. Maybe it was deleted by reboot? Check if the Log is enabled: To enable logging of DDE errors, select DDE/OPC > Options and select the Log Communication Errors check box. There could be the possibility you've no errors, but it would seem strange as you're having comm issues... fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>
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<s>[INST] Logix 5000: Impact of CPU time when using SINT instead of DINT Hello, A customer is using a lot of SINT datat type. We know that this has an impact in term of CPU execution time to manipulate them.I would like to know exactly the extra cost. Specialy for MOC and COP instructions. RegardsHep [/INST] Hep, all the informations you need are in the following manual: Logix Controllers Execution Time Time spent on conversion is illustrated at pages 4 and 49. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Hello Fuzzy Logic, Yes, I saw this. But my question is specially based for the MOV instruction impacted with data conversion ?If we move a SINT to a SINT ?Should we add SINT -> DINT execution time (0.52uS) + DINT to SINT (2.33uS), means each moves will cost 2.85uS more ? Yes, your considerations are right... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Perfect thanks. And what happends in this case: XIC myBool OTE mySint.3Is it also slower than:XIC myBool OTE myDint.3 No, I think in this case the time is the same for the two versions.... You're in both cases pointing a bit in an element.... no conversion is needed. Consider the conversion when controller has to do a calculation or a manipulation of the data. - fuzzy logic Ok, thnaks a lot. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Invalid data type when using CPT expression I'm using an expression within CPT function ((ABS( I_MaxAnalogValue - I_MinAnalogValue)) > I_AnalogInput) The destination is a Boolean. Why does it give me a invalid data type error? [/INST] CPT is to COMPUTE a value (Real or DINT). If you wish to set a Boolean tag, then you should use a CMP COMPARE instruction in front of a regular OTE coil. Your calculated comparison goes into the CMP instruction as is with no changes. The destination must be SINT DINT INT or REAL n </s>
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<s>[INST] ControlLogix Battery Replacement - BAT alarm not clearing, even when new battery is installed Summary: Need to replace a battery on a Controllogix 5563 ProcessorHello World! I replaced a Logix5563 battery (1756-BA2) with a new one, checked the connecting pins to be sure there is contact but the BAT alarm will not clear. What can i do to resolve this & clear the BAT alarm? Maybe a bad contact on the pins that connect the battery to the PCB? Could it be a Processor that has become faulty? Has anyone here had this issue before & how did you resolve it? Thanks for assisting [/INST] The battery IN the PLC is intended to maintain the program in its memory when power is removed from the PLC. Your description sounds like you're talking about changing the battery on a UPS upstream of the PLC power supply. If you're trying to change the battery IN the PLC, then you should have no problems doing it while the PLC operates. If you're trying to change the battery in a UPS upstream of the PLC which feeds the PLC, then I would not do it while you have a critical process running. If this process is critical, then the PLC should be running via independent redundant power sources. My company manufactures control systems for shipboard winches; we use 24VDC power derived from a 120VAC power supply in our system and also get 24VDC from ship's emergency battery. The two separately derived 24V power sources feed a diode pack which feeds the winch system. Either power source can fail; the winch control system never sees a hiccup. The winch system monitors and alerts if either supply goes down. Ok another issue with the battery. I replaced the 1756-BA2 battery & after 1 month the same BAT alarm returns. I checked the battery voltage it's 3,005 Volts - measures good. I installed another new battery & the BAT fault does not clear. what is the issue here? Should i power off & on the PLC CPU? The behavior makes it sound like a 1756-L61 Series A processor. They were notorious for consuming their battery in a matter of weeks regardless of power state. But a -BA2 battery is supposed to only work with Series B processors. Series B processors use the battery properly. What is your processor? 1756-L6x Series...? You can tell the series by the CF card location. Series A processors have the CF card slot on the bottom of the processor and you cannot access the card without removing the processor from the rack. Series B processors have the CF card slot on the front of the processor, behind the door. The controller is a Logix 5563 - as you can see it the photo, the original battery was from 27 August 2010 & it is definitely a 1756-BA2. The photos attached were taken when originally replacing the battery (on July 2017) and you'll notice the BAT LED went away when the new battery was installed. Then, yesterday, the same BAT alarm appeared - on the same PLC. I replaced it again, but the alarm remains. The new battery has date of 22 February 2017 & i checked the voltage: Measures good at 3.005Volts You have a series B processor. Bad battery is all I can think of. Return it to your Rockwell Distributor for warranty replacement. I did find a technote which indicates the problem may be with the processor itself: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/40779/page/1 TJ.....Yes I just receive the same information from RA techsupport (attached). Thanks so much for your assistance!!!! Hello to everyone. I have a 1769-L30ER PLC and has the follow minor fault: (type 10) Energy Storage Fault (code 14) Energy Storage Module hardware failure I found on the web that this PLC doesn't have a battery like other controllers as 1769-L31, 1769-L32C, 1769-L35CR, 1769-L32E, 1769-L35E , etc. so I would like to know why the PLC shows this fault. Maybe someone else has had a experience like this. Thank you so much! It doesn't have a battery like previous CompactLogix processors; instead it has a capacitor to maintain memory while the processor is powered down. See this article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/569856/page/1 A new out-of-the-box processor may show this fault for up to 30 seconds on first power-up as the capacitor charges, and it may show for 3 seconds on power-up of a processor that has sat unpowered for some time. If your fault is persistent, then the ESM (energy storage module) is faulty and must be replaced. Thank you so much!! I had the same problem with some batteries I had purchased that had a sticker with the Allen Bradley part # on them . We were only getting 5 months before the low battery alarm would return . The voltage was OK on the batteries when checked with a meter . I bought actual Allen Bradley batteries from a different vender and problem solved . n </s>
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<s>[INST] Safety Tag Mapping - Signals Not Constant Summary: CompactGuardLogix - Safety signals mapped to Main Programme not constantA challenge..... I have mapped two DINTs from my safety task to the main programme task. Safety task is scheduled at 70mS, scan time of 4mS. A bit within one of the DINTs is mapping the state of the emergency stop code to the main programme. The mapped bit stays high for the majority of the time, but blips to logic 0 every so often. The signal in the safety task that the blipping bit is mapped from stays constant. Any thoughts? I'm heading sown the lines of watchdog problems, but then I would expect the safety task to drop out totally. Thanks, Barty [/INST] Barty, if I've got it correctly, you're using mapping the wrong way ! Mapping is not required in your case, as the standard code can read any global scoped safety tag. Mapping has to be used to map a Standard tag into a Safety Tag. See here for more info: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/54446 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>
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<s>[INST] Having problems in panel view plus 600 Can anyone help me?? I have panel view plus 600 CAT no. 2711P-T6C20D. There is a touch screen problem, it is not working properly. If I want to operate then I need to press the screen hardly. So could you please tell me what should I do for user friendly operation. [/INST] Depending on the touchscreen type ( resistive or capacitive ) a gloved touch may or may not trigger it.. but the 600 color has Analog resistiveActuation: 1 million pressesOperating force: 10…110 gso sounds like a trip for repair is called for... or move the button to a different part of the touch screen and see if its just a worn spot... Maybe too hard of a press damaged it... Like shoving it with a pencil or rod of some kind. The PV600 touch screen does take more force than other touch screens. I do not care what the specs say, the PV600 is just hard to use. The PV700 is better, the 1000 is much, much better. I think it must be an issue with the way the resistive touch screen technology used is scaling to the small sizes. My observations are based on using about 50 PV600's, 20 PV700's, and 4 PV1000's. I have used over 100 17 and 19 monitors of varying technologies. Even the worst ones were better than the PV600. You are not the first one to complain about the PV600 touch screens. n </s>
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<s>[INST] The factory talk client SE cannot connect to factory talk se server Hi all, I am adding the new client for network distributed factory talk SE edition, our existing Client and server is running fine. But when i add the new client tie in to existing server. 1) I first install the factory talk se client application into our new client, after that 2) I point to the remote computer using Factorytalk Directory location and it prompt username and password. 3) I log in using our new client Administrator username and password then point to the network server. 4) Then i copied our client config file to our new client computer then I tried to launch. I can ping to my Server and historian server. But it showing this error? Can anyone help me on this? Thanks in advance. [/INST] Hi Angella Yee, 1: I have a question. In 2) you say, that you point to the remote computer. Do you mean, that you point to the PC, that is running FT View SE Server or do you use a separate/dedicated PC as FactoryTalk Directory. Or differently asked: Did you check, that the used FactoryTalk Directory is the same one, used with the other client? 2: Do you have something like the FactoryTalk View Administration Console installed and can check whether you see the HMI Server there or not? 3: Did you install any updates for FactoryTalk View or for FactoryTalk Services Platform on the Server (or the other Client). It can be a problem, when the servers software is newer than the clients one. Please get in touch if you have any further questions. If this answer helped you, please Like. If this answer is the best please REPLY-> Make Best Answer Hi Gro, To answer your questions, 1) yes, i point to the PC that host FT view SE Server 2) yes, I have factory talk administration console and i can see the HMI server there. 3) no, i haven't update the services platform or other client. 4) I have solved the problem. The reason why my client cannot connect to the is i need to disable the internet options (Proxy settings) Need to disable all the options inside the proxy settings. After that my client now can connect. Thanks for all the help and advice !! Thank you for the update and solution! Try configuring the client file manually, it will walk you through the different configurations. What I think will help is that as you make each selection on the initial page for application (Network Distributed/Network Station/Local Station), connect to application, HMI Server name, and the display parameters, it will browse the network to find the appropriate options. It sounds like the client file being used is missing something. Even if the first pass doesn't work, you should have more information on what might be missing. When you said you can ping the HMI server, are you pinging it by it's name or it's IP address? I may be mistaken but I believe clients try to connect by host name rather than it's IP address. If you can ping by IP but not by name, you will either need your IT group fix their DNS server or create a hosts file on your new client machine. A second thought is that as a general rule of thumb, I always create a client file on the PC where it will be run from. Since I can't really see everything that is in that file, it seems to be more reliable If you click on the start menu (not the client file itself), find FactoryTalk View SE client and open it. You will be presented with three option Create a FactoryTalk View SE Client Configuration File Edit an existing FactoryTalk View SE Client Configuration File Run an existing FactoryTalk View SE Client Configuration File You might want to first select Edit an existing.....and then open the .cli file you copied to see what the settings look like. After you have taken screenshots or notes, close that file without saving Then select Create a FactoryTalk ....and create a new file using the information you saw in the .cli file you moved. It's pretty straightforward. Keep us posted. To add to me my note above, there is another thing that has bitten me in the past. To access what is necessary, Type environment variables into the Windows search on the bottom left of the taskbar OR just tap the Windows key and start typing Click on the selection Edit the system environment variables Click on the Advanced tab, then the Settings push button under the Performance area and a new pop-up will appear On the new pop-up click click on the Data Execution Prevention and then select Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only I believe this is still a recommendation for running ALL Rockwell PC based software. It's part of my routine anytime I am setting up a new PC that will host anything Rockwell. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Re: Guidelines for Use Is thier any special requirements for long term storage of processor contained PLCs Cabinets ? (1-3 months) regarding Temperature and relative humidity. [/INST] Jakopian, Check out the 1756 ControlLogix Controllers Technical Data sheet, Publication 1756-TD001A-EN-E (5/2009), available on the literature.rockwellautomation.com (literature library) website. Per page 1, storage is listed as -40 C to +85 C (-40 F to 185 F). I would follow the information on relative humidity, etc., on this same sheet. Other products (PCs, PanelViews, etc.) may have more stringent specs, so check the spec sheets for the more fragile items. In general, avoid moist/wet locations. Temperature isn't a big issue; as you see above, you've got quite a range to work in. But you want to avoid condensation if the cabinet is put in a very cold or temperature-cycling location. We once had some cabinets we had to send out that were to be stored for an extended time. We put a large pack of dessicant (industrial-sized silica gel packet) in each enclosure, then applied a tip indicator and a shock indicator, wrapped it with the usual shipping dock wrap and shipped it out. The tip indicator is a little egg-timer like thing with a sticky part and bright blue powder. If the enclosure is tipped over, the blue powder sticks to the sticky part in the upper part of the egg-timer, recording the event. The shock indicator widgets work similarly, just with a little part inside that's calibrated to break when the forces (G's due to shock) exceed a specified limit. These will tell you if the cabinets were improperly handled over the course of shipping and storage. And the biggie: make sure all the batteries are disconnected. Even better, don't ship batteries in the enclosure. (They probably won't meet the temperature specs above for the modules anyway.) Save off any code first, of course. You can't count on the batteries holding memory for the duration of storage, so why waste them? You certainly don't want any leakage or worse from them. Hope this helps!Good Luck! Dale, W8ABZ n </s>
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<s>[INST] Communication between Powermonitor II 1403 NENET & Contrologix PLC Hi , Is anybody there to help me out regarding to the communication between 1403-NENET & Controllogix PLC. I want to know if we can do the messaging between them if yes what are the setting for that...... Can we use CIP for this? ThanksKamal [/INST] What I have been able to find I would say no they cannot communicate over Ethernet, Knowledge base document 26982 states that the NENET only supports CSP protocol and not CIP. Also on the description in the catalog it only lists PLC-5 & SLC-500 processors. Moving to the PowerMonitor 3000 would solve this if it meets the monitoring spec's that you require. Linkified for convenience - JHutch Any idea if a CLX and PMII would talk over DeviceNet? Knowledgebase document 54797 states: Can a ControlLogix Processor Communicate to a 1403 Powermonitor II? Over Ethernet? No. ControlLogix supports CIP protocol and the PMII supports only CSP protocol. Over ControlNet? No. The PMII does not support ControlNet Over DeviceNet? Yes. A 1403-NDNET DeviceNet Communications card is required. Note that the 1403-NDNET is no longer being manufactured. Over Remote I/O? Yes. A 1403-NSC Communications Card is required. Over Serial? Yes. A 1403-NSC Communications Card is required. A possible work-around would be to have an SLC or PLC5 processor communicating to the PMII, send message to the ContolLogix processor over DH+/ethernet. n </s>
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<s>[INST] CIP Messaging in Studio Is anyone aware of a CIP document that lists your parameter fields shown above (Service Code, Class, etc.) and what the numbers correspond to? Thanks for the help, Mark [/INST] For the most part it's specific to the device being interrogated. Like modbus registers,. but more complicated. Hello Mark There are two places: The Rockwell knowledgebase has many of these outlined for various use cases and products: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/748424 The CIP specification (published by ODVA) lists standard class codes and the services each class supports. Rockwell products make extensive use of the standard spec; but any vendor can adapt the spec for their own specific use cases. The CIP spec is very heavy reading... I'd suggest the knowledgebase as a starting point. Very helpful. Thanks a lot. What in particular are you trying to do? n </s>
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<s>[INST] Microsoft Integration Services Report Display In A HMI Display Summary: I need a report to display in a HMI screen without opening internet explorer [/INST] If you already have the report in a web page, you can embed the Microsoft WebBrowser ActiveX control in your graphics. No separate Explorer window is necessary. For FTView SE, see http://rockwellautoation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=55526 For RSView32 see http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29851 Thanks for the help. That will work. thanks again n </s>
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<s>[INST] Lost Activation Help.Just over a month ago one of our Dell notebook PCs died taking out it's hard drive too. It was known there were some licenses on the drive but it wasn't a major issue as we have other licenses on other PCs. The job of restoring the applications to a replacement notebook wasn't urgent and left to another person. As things transpire this other person resigned and left a short time ago leaving the job of getting things working on my plate. Great.Another of our engineers is developing a combined CompactLogix and RSView application and wanted to test it with one of our RSEmulate5000 programs (we have 2 licenses) - and hey, as you can guess, one of our lost licenses was for this program. The other license resides with a service engineer who happens to be abroad and he may get violent if we ask for it back!Although our current RSEmulate5000 is v16 I believe it's a master disk activation as it's an upgrade from v15. The activation certificate states N/A for Product Key and Activation Type, it also says To activate, insert Master Diskette - which is a bit of a clue.I cannot for the life of me find the master disk and to compound matters our TechConnect contract is currently invalid due to some mix up with the renewal. Isn't life great. That's why I'm posing questions on this forum!Anyone got any suggestions?Colleagues have offered their thoughts, like Find a tall building ... and Buy some more licenses you stingy old f...... Bstds. [/INST] While buying a suppot contract provides lots of benefits (not to mention pays my salary... ;) ), we don't require one for activation help. In this case, you'll most likely need a new master disk shipped out to you. Call into the Support Center and the activations group will get you straightened out. JHutch You are of course right JHutch.I called them this morning and sorted out my activation issues and they also confirmed we do have a support contract. Mind you where the support pack went I don't know, probably got lost in the post. Anyway, more is winging it's way to us.So it's generally a better day. I might have to pop over the pop over the pub at lunchtime for a pint. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Micro800 - Read System Variable Summary: Need to read system IP addressIs there an equivalent GSV as found in Control Logix for the Micro800 PLC. I need to read the Ethernet configuration. [/INST] Andrew, See Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase #640395 - 'Micro820/850: Reading own IP address' for solution. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Ethernet Network Hi everyone, i'm looking for improving my ethernet network performance, i'm looking for some ethernet switch Manage as many of you will definitely recommend to use. But is there a particular model that will work better with controllogix platform or any kind will just do the job after being configure as well. thx [/INST] Hi Flames, Aid 22044 contains a document with Switches features recommendations for use with Ethernet/IP network... for sure Stratix Switches are tested and optimized to work with Ethernet/IP, and offer some features to easily integrate them into RS5000 for Configuration and Diagnostic purposes.... For sure also Hirschmann offer good Switches that work with Ethernet/IP (i.e. RS20, RS30, MICE models). Other users will also add their preferences... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic We use Phoenix Contact managed switches they are like $560. Did wonders for network especially if you use Ethernet/IPhttp://www.phoenixcontact.com/automation/32119_30385.htm Ethernet/IP uses both TCP and UDP. UDP is a multi-cast protocol that can really slow all network performance down. If a switch supports Internet Group Multicast Protocol (IGMP) it can control where the UDP messages go and keep overall network performance up. I lot of products support IGMP. I like N-Tron switches. See the following article for more information. http://www.n-tron.com/pdf/rockwellautomationappnotev8.pdf It is a very salesy article and sort of an application guide for their products. Still at the beginning it contains some good info. Following is my story of woe. I had a network of several ControlLogix and RSView SE with several clients. Every thing was on a nice high expensive Cisco switch that IT specified. After a couple of weekw the IT guys finally figured out who was loading down the network with all this broadcast traffic and made me unplug from the factory network. After lots of politics I got permission to plug in at night to download updates. After some more research and politics I replaced the Cisco switch with an N-Tron. Everyone was happy after that. Flames, I've used the Hirschmann managed switches on a couple projects with good result. However, to get a more complete answer, I've entered a query to Mr. EtherNet/IP on the ODVA (www.odva.org) website. I'll post again if/when I get a reply. Dale, W8ABZ thx for your help, let me know when you learn more from your post. I have a lot of budies on my network, few panelview plus, Flex I/O, Other Plc communication !!! Flames, At odva.org, The automated thank you for your inquiry response says it could be a week or two until I get a reply. (It's like that with any voluntary-contributory organization -- I would not have expected an immediate answer.) So if you're in a hurry, just go for it. As I'm sure you're aware, the biggest switch feature you'll need (for I/O, Produced/Consumed tags, etc.) is IGMP Snooping. This keeps the multicast traffic only on the ports that need it. I'm curious how many PV+s is a few. A PV+ with a lot of tags and fast screen updates can really crank out the messages, and more than a few of them talking to the same controller can keep its communication task hopping. Make sure you have plenty of CPU available for comms (adjusting Controller Communications Time Slice if necessary). And if you currently use an unmanaged switch, any of the N-Tron, Phoenix, Hirschmann, Cisco (e.g., 2755) or A-B Stratix switches will be a vast improvement! Good Luck!Dale, W8ABZ i have right now, 1 panelview plus 1000 and 2 panelview plus 600, also as far of Flex I/O is over 12 full rack over that network, also a SLC 5/05 is over that network. What do you think about unmanaged switch talking to other switch?Have you get some feedback over your other post also. thx If your network is totally isolated. If you will never need to be connected to the Web. If you will nevery need to be connected to the factory netork. In this case you might get away with an unmaged switch. From my experience as a control system evolves there is no such thing as an absolutely totally isolated network. You really need IGMP Snooping. I doubt you will get that on an unmanged switch. Flames, Nothing back from Mr. EtherNet/IP yet, so I posted a reminder at the odva.org website. I did find an interesting paper that discusses the types of traffic generated in an EtherNet/IP network and how the various level 2 (managed switch) and level 3 (router) switching devices deal with them. http://www.odva.org/Portals/0/Library/Publications_NotNumbered/Utilization_of_Modern_Switching_Technology_in_EtherNetIP_Networks.pdf A more thorough document, covering everything from IP addressing and physical LAN hardware on up, through network commissioning, is: http://www.odva.org/Portals/0/Library/Publications_Numbered/PUB00035R0_Infrastructure_Guide.pdf If you get through this last document, you'll truly be an EtherNet/IP guru! I hope these help you understand the reasons why a managed switch (with VLAN, Port Mirroring, and most especially, IGMP snooping) is critical to success on EtherNet/IP networks, especially those with I/O and Produce/Consume (class 1) connections (those that have an RPI). As before, if I hear more from ODVA, I'll post. Dale, W8ABZ A couple of things to go along with the prior comments that have been posted. It's not always enough to buy a managed switch with IGMP snooping. You have to actually manage it, which at the very least means turning on the IGMP snooping. If it's not turned on, you wasted your money. Same for VLANs - they have to be managed. IGMP snooping also requires that at least one querier be present on the network to generate multicast membership queries. You can have a whole mess of IGMP snooping switches waiting patiently (forever) for a designated querier to ask about membership. IGMP is a layer 3 (network layer) protocol, and switches are a principally a Layer 2 (data link layer) device. Note: IGMP is different than IGMP snooping. The membership query is a Layer 3 packet, since IGMP was originally designed for routers, not switches. Routers have long been able to issue membership queries. More recently, newer switches can do so too (making them partly a Layer 3 player). The setup within switches to enable listening and responding to query packets is often a separate selection from designating a switch as a querier. I've heard mixed reviews about the effectiveness of more than one querier, but there's no doubt that fewer than one leaves you virtually no better off than using hubs (repeaters) if your traffic is predominantly multicast, as it is in I/O networks. If you want to know if you've done an effective job of network design, mirror your trunk port (the one hooked out to other systems) and monitor the traffic with WireShark. Don't expect the multicast traffic to be zero (the membership queries themselves are multicast), but they should be a very small part of the overall traffic on the trunk port. Especially make note of the source address of those multicasts. If the source is the address of an I/O rack, a drive or such, you're probably not containing them. Many people look at their first WireShark capture, and become alarmed to see destination addresses they don't recognize. Multicast groups have IP addresses in the Class D range, which is 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. So, IP nodes wishing to multicast to others will not send data to a unicast address (the most recognizable ones), but to the Class D address of the multicast group. The receiver of these multicasts (if they've subscribed to the group) will bind that multicast address to its own network interface card, along with their own unique unicast address. You can get WireShark for free, and Google lots of information about it. It's the de facto standard in packet analysis. If you're not doing packet captures once in a while, you're only guessing about the effectiveness of your equipment and your design. Also, if you're not mirroring to your capture port, you're not seeing the true picture. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Rockwell Software license control utility Hi All,I have recently been tasked with getting a grip on all of our Rockwell software licenses we are using in the plant. We have 250+ software licenses across who knows how many users. I would like to know who has what software installed, rev level, and if they are really using everything they have licenses for ( our licenses are primarily node locked) My first thought was to send out a mass email to everyone asking them to go through all of their software and email me back the info. But, is there some Rockwell utility that, when executed, would generate a printout of everything a user has installed, along with serial numbers, product catalog numbers, version number, and perhaps the last time the program was opened? This printout, perhaps in PDF format, could then be emailed back to me. Any other suggestions on how to get started would be appreciated. thanks,BJ [/INST] Nascar100, your distributor should be able to get you a list of all the software registered to your plant. We keep pretty good records of that. If you don't know your distributor, use our distributor locator to find them. Thanks Kurt.... I will start there. You may also want to look at Answer ID 25483 in the RA Knowledgebase, although the tool there will give you way more info. than just the installed Rockwell Software info. n </s>
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<s>[INST] How to display function key template for Panelview Plus 700? Summary: To test offline, need to display function keys - cannot find answer I'm developling a PV+ 700 NO TOUCH screen application. I would like to have the function keys available for testing running me station. Any ideas on how to display the function key layout during development? Thanks [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! You've to use your PC's keyboard Function Keys... - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Thanks for your response, but I guess I didn't explain well enough. As you know, the 700 has the function keys K & F around the outside of the screen. How can I display those keys during programming and/or me testing? thanks for any info There isn't a way to show the function keys layout, as it was on old Panelview Standard. Anyway, you can operate all the assigned keys through the computer's keyboard. Page 21-6 of ViewME User Manual contains infos that could be useful for you to understand all the keys combinations. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! I believe the Libraries folder of the FTV project contains all the PV+ family terminals function keypads layouts. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Magelis HMI Clock Hi, We have an application with a Micrologix 1400 connected to a Schneider Magelis HMISTU655 HMI. The HMI has no realtime clock built in so we need to set the clock from the PLC. The HMi wants to see the Date and Time in the following format: A block of 4 consecutive 16 bit words that contain the date and time in the followig format: Bit 15 8 7 0Word 1 Seconds Day of WeekWord 2 Hour MinutesWord 3 Month Day of MonthWord 4 Year(first 2 digits) Year(last 2 digits) Target machine ignores Day of Week and calculates it from other data. I know how to set the HmI to look at a block of 4 words to gather this informmation, but i have no idea of how to get the Date and Time in the Micrologix into this format. (I have attached a scan of this recieved from Schneider Electric) Thanks in advance for any help you can lend! [/INST] I don't if it could help you : http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/6d148e147d?opentoken=QXBpS2V5PXNlNUpHUmtwUVQyUXNBeSZwX2NpZD0xNDUxMyZwX2VtYWlsLmFkZHI9dm1haGUlNDBhY3RlbWl1bS5jb20mcF9uYW1lLmZpcnN0PVZJTkNFTlQmcF9uYW1lLmxhc3Q9TUFIRSZTaWduYXR1cmVWZXJzaW9uPTImU2lnbmF0dXJlPWFaNmZjJTJCTTg5SUtEM1UwS0VsUXNLY3REaU04JTNEJnBfc2Vzc2lvbmlkPU43aUFQMkZrJnBfdGltZXN0YW1wPTEzMTcwNDEyOTQ* posted April 7, 2010 by fuzzy_logic Micrologix 1500 controllers don't have an embedded clock, you've to buy and install a Real Time Clock module to have this functionality... after that, there is a Real-Time Clock (RTC) Function File in the controller which should be used as interface for the RTC. See the Reference Manual, page 71. - fuzzy logic The 1400 does have one. Hi, Long time reader, first time poster About a year ago, I too started trying to achieve this with a ML1400 & Magelis HMISTO. I've only been using RSLogix on my own since around then, so I've pretty much crash coursed myself in a year. Early on I managed to read in the RTC values to numeric displays, straight from integers, but this won't let you use the available time/date displays in the HMI which read their values from the internal time/date addresses. This is important if you want to us the clock for alarm banners or history screens etc. We've since moved up to the HMISTU855, which is only a bigger screen size to the OP's 655, but a nice HMI I must say. We intend putting a ML1400 & HMI on each individual machine on our lines, for readout, messages & alarms. We eventually intend to network them all together using Ethernet & the Ethernet/IP protocol. So that's why this is important to us proceeding. I had read a couple of threads on this forum trying to do the same so I decided to go do it myself. After some time I've figured it all out & wrote my own template program & HMI project demo to not only set the HMI from the RTC, but set the RTC from the HMI. To do this you have to use the Magelis Dialog Table. Anyone using Schneider's Vijeo Designer will have come across it. I haven't written a guide as such, but I have detailed the steps taken in the rung comments. I've attached a zip with the HMI project folder, RSS File, Program PDF & a readme. Any questions on the setup ask away. hope it helps n </s>
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<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View ME on HMI Station? Hello everybody :smileyhappy: I am trying to understand some old applications that we have. One of these are running on a station with RSView ME. Is that correct? :smileyindifferent: Could I have a ME on a normal computer? Where could I find some information about it? I would be very delighted to hear from you soon. With best reagards, Yari [/INST] Yari, this is correct... a .mer file can be run on PVP, PVP Ce or a Windows 2000/XP computer, installing on it a ME Runtime licence; you may buy this runtime with different size of Displays you need to use at runtime. Here a link to the Product Specification: LINK Ordering Informations Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic fuzzy logic, many thanks for you valuable information and have a nice day!!! Yari :smileyhappy: Yari, thanks for your feedback ! :smileyhappy: Just, the solution is linked to your last post, not the right post containing the solution... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic Fixed the accepted solution marker to the right post. JHutch n </s>
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<s>[INST] Topic Summary: Processor and PanelView SwapWhat is all involved if I want to go from SLC 5/04 to a SLC 5/05. Also in the same system from a PanelView 1000 to a Panelview 1000 Plus. Side note our processor utilizes DH+ so we would still have to allow/utilize DH+ communications. I know this is a big question so thank you in advance. [/INST] The 5/04 is a DH+ Processor where the 5/05 is an Ethernet Processor. Please Clarify what you mean when you say you have to allow/Utilize DH+ Communications if you are changing it to a 5/05. I Just Changed a Panelview Classic 1000 over to a Panevlview Plus 6 1250., I have also done Several PV600 Conversions. The PV6 1000 was not the Same Size as the Classic PV1000. THe New PV61000 equaled the Old PV classic 900 (Now Obsolete). The Migration of My Program(s) was also a big Issue. Have not found any of my Classic Programs that will Migrate to the Panelview Plus 6's without Massive amounts fo Manual reprogramming of the HMI program. The Good News is that the New Panelview Plus 6 Panelviews will Easily talk to your 5/05 thru Ethernet, Or Rs-232 for that Matter. The only difference between the SLC 504 and SLC 505 is the communication port. The 504 has DH+ communications, while the 505 has Ethernet. If you want to continue to use DH+ communications then don't use a 505, it can only talk Ethernet (you might be able to setup a Ethernet to DH+ communications gateway but this would be more pain than its worth). As far as converting a SLC 504 program to a SLC 505 program, its super easy. Simply change the processor type in RSLogix 500 and click apply and the software will convert the program (double check that any data in the data tables isn't changed). Converting the PV programs is a little more involved but isn't too hard. Check the Knowledgebase for detailed instructions on how to convert a PanelBuilder32 program to FactoryTalk View ME. I want to thank you for responding first. This is was very helpful. Thanks. n </s>
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<s>[INST] How do you get the short date and time format I am pushing the date and time to a string file in a Micro 1400 using the following system tags in a macro systemDate+ +systemTime. Problem is that the date and time format is the long format Saturday, April 03, 2010 10:51:43 AM. I don't want this format, I would like to have the SDT format 04/04/2010 10:51:43 AM. Does anyone know what determines the format in the application (supposed to be using operating systems regional settings, but I have changed my long and short date to follow the SDT format, and still following the long format). Any help is most appreciated. Thanks in advance [/INST] Unfortunately, the System time and date tags get their information from the Operating System Language and not the regional settings. I suggest to use systemMonth, systemDayOfMonth and systemYear instead, making the necessary adjusts inside the PLC to obtain the desidered string using ASCII instructions (i.e. taking the value of the above numeric variables, converting them to Strings using AIC instructions and concatenating them to the other parts of your desidered Date and Time String, using ACN instructions) :smileysurprised: You may want to use the Global Connections for the above values, assigning to them integers of your PLC, and then convert as indicated... (it is just another way) - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] FTView ME 8.20 Administrative Change User Password Summary: Can we remove certain users from the available Select Users listWe have a project that has 4 users: Operator, Maintenance, Engineering and Programmer. Each Users has access to different information. The only users that have Administrative rights to change passwords are Engineering and Programmer but Programmer is a higher level. Is there a way I can prevent Engineering to be able to change the Programmer Password? Right now, the Select User list shows everyone. [/INST] nan n </s>
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<s>[INST] Error Message from RSLink : Tech Note E122036118 Summary: What is the error ? I receive one error message from RSLink Classic after upgrading from v2.42 to 2.57. Can please someone help to identify what is the error message, Tech Note E112036118? [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! That (E122036118) was an old Technote #.... take a look to this LINK for the informations you need. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>
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<s>[INST] Studio 5000 in Windows 8 Summary: Can I run RSLogix 5000 V21 in Windows 8? I have just purchased RSLogix5000 V21 mini edition. I have developed programs in V19 and V20 for several years. Went to install this on my new Dell Inspiron with Windows 8.1. Installation and Activation were successful. Added icons tiles for Studio 5000, ControlFlash, RSLinx and others on my Win 8 start screen. As soon as I try create new or open existing application in Studio 5000, I get a fatal error. A picture of my log file is attached. I know that RA software is recommended for Win 7. Can it be run on Win 8 (64-bit)? What are my options for running this on my 64-bit OS? Thanks in advance. Brady [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Unfortunately, Studio 5000 v21 isn't compatible with Windows 8, or at least isn't tested and approved to be run on that OS. Consider using Virtual Machines instead. Anyway, check for requirements inside its Release Notes, or the following website: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/pcdc.page - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Thanks Fuzzy! Do you have any particular VM package you suggest, that works well with Rockwell Software. Studio 5000 and FTView ME are my only needs for a virtual machine. I am looking at VMware Fusion and Virtual Box Before I go the VM route, are there any basic steps I can take to try to run Rockwell Software on Windows 8? I have read disable User Account Control, but have had no luck disabling UAC. Thanks Brady Brady, since some years, Rockwell Automation is supporting the use of its automation software on virtualization solutions from Silicon Valley-based VMware. See also Aid 30209 for more infos. Unfortunately I don't know how you can try to run Studio5000 v21 on Windows 8, solving the current issue you have. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Purchasing VMware today. Backward and Onward! Thanks again, Fuzzy. Interesting, I have Windows 8 (64-bit) on a VM and installed RSLogix5000 and Studio5000 without any obvious problems (PRO version). I didn't do much development in that environment but did some mainly just to check out actual compatibility. Once I upgraded to Windows 8.1 things broke, specifically the Factory Talk directory and I would get a security error when opening up Studio5000. But after and uninstall/reinstall things were back up and running. I even installed RSLogix5 without issue. I will be curious to see Rockwell's plan moving forward, especially if Microsoft is going to push out updates quicker than in the past we can't wait 1-2 years for compatibility! +1 on VMWare, I use it all the time!! Morning, A little late but if you have windows 8 pro then just enable Hyper-V and install Windows 7. We're now running everything on Hyper-V and makes adding new computers onto the system real easy. Also Hyper-V is free with windows 8 pro...All you have to purchase is the windows7 licence the same as you should for VMware. n </s>
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<s>[INST] sending messages between compact logix plc Im looking to send info from one plc to multiple other plc's. Any help regarding message statements. Sending and receiving message statements from one plc to other. [/INST] Hi Gilmore, I suggest to start from the following technote: QA1290 It can be a good starting point for message instruction setup; it contains also links to other useful technotes, based on the CompactLogix family you're using, to better define path. Then you can post again if you'll encounter difficulties. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer ID: QA12422 | Access Levels: TechConnect Logic example to manage multiple MSGs in RSLogix 5000 Logix 5000 Controllers Design Considerations Reference Manual, 1756-RM094 see p107-113 Communicate with other Devices via Message instruction n </s>
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<s>[INST] IAB 7.3 problems with stratix 8000 Hi ! I',m using IAB 7.3 and there is a problem when I try to connect devices to a stratix 8000 with two expansion modules (+16 ports). I am only allowed (by the software)to connect 8 ports, then the option to connect more dissapears. Is anything I am not doing well ? Thanks [/INST] You're right... I get the same issue... :smileymad: It seems to be a bug... only workaround I've found is to add the new devices from the Network Tab, dragging them to drop in the Network view. Then you may configure your node as usual in the Hardware view :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] Backplane Communications I have a 17 slot ControlLogix rack with 4 processors installed in it. What is the best way to communicate from processor to processor through the backplane? Do you have to create Produced/Consumed tags? Do you have to use message commands? Can I set each processor up with the others in the configuration tree and simply point to them? Also, is there a document out there that explains all of this? [/INST] You may either use the Produced/Consumed tags or Messages... basically, the main difference is that the first is a scheduled communication (you may define a RPI to which the data as to be produced) and multiple controllers can simultaneously consume (receive) the data; messaged are unscheduled and will be executed through a message buffer... you have also to write code in your application program to manage them, especially if you have many different MSG instructions to be configured. A produced tag sends its data to one or more consumed tags (consumers) without using logic. Take a look to the following manuals to understand how they work: Produced and Consumed TagsMessages Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic One thing to remember about produced/consumed tags is that each tag creates a connection. If you produce 50 tags then that's 50 connections. It's best to create an array type tag (50 elements in size) and you only have 1 connection for the produced tag instead of 50 connections. There is a limit and you have to take into account any other modules on the chassis or network that the controller owns as they also use connections. Thanks for all the responses. The only problem that I have with Produced/Consumed tags is that they can't be created online. This is very difficult for us considering the lines run 24/7 with a PM scheduled about every 2 months. Is there a way to produced the tags online? If I use version 17 can I import them online? n </s>
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<s>[INST] Factory Talk View Data Log Question Summary: Ability to extract the data form data log and attach it to the HMI tag.I am storing hourly production data to the data log (ODBC). Is there a way to extract the data form the data log and attach it to the HMI Tag. For example I need to know how many cases were produced last Tuesday form 5PM to 6PM. If possible detailed instructions. Sincerely. [/INST] I'm looking to do the same thing, any luck? Still waiting for an answer. Right now just keep the needed data in the Controller, unable to get it from Historian or SQL. Seems like no help from this forum. Igor, this is a user-supported forum. You asked for detailed information. What you're asking for is the type of service provided by a system integrator for which you hire their services. I agree with T J McDermott. This is specific question related to Manufacturing Intelligence and requires detailed study to get to the solution. I worked on similar project long time ago and it was called Kanban system project. There are many ways to achieve what you are looking for and I can provide you following points as starting point to discuss with your system integrator / RA Sales person. 1. If you have Historian then you may also have VantagePoint. One vantage point is free with hisotorian. If yes, then VantagePoint is the right software for such manufacturing intelligence type of work. 2. If you do not have vantagepoint and only have hisotrian, then getting data into historian and then writing custom VBA code with the help of historian trend obect on view se screen might be easier option. 3. If you do not have choice of vantagepoint or historian and only choice is ViewSE and Datalog models and you have SQL server then A. Configure data log model to save values to SQL or mySQL as opposed to DAT files and then use VBA code on displas to connect to SQL and run required queries to get information. B. Configure data log model to save values to DAT files and use RSView Log Viewer activeX on the displays to read these logs and then apply filters accodingly on the same to get your results. C. Use Microsoft excel instead of view SE and get the desired result by using technote 29789 - Using Microsoft Excel to view data from an ODBC database and further use excel to write back results to the desired tag. I hope this helps you as a starting point and does not confuse you. Thanks, Vijay Thank You for the answer. I expected that the FTV SE has predefined steps for that matter and I don't have to write any VBA code. Sincerely. n </s>
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<s>[INST] ACD Project file How often the project file is being updated/changed? Are there any changes in the file that are pushed by the PLC or only from the RS5000 side to the PLC (download)? [/INST] The PLC doesn't push updates to the .acd file. The file is only updated when you go online with the controller with RSLogix5000. The logic will update on the screen but in order to update the .acd file you have to save changes. It'll ask you if you want to upload all values, select OK. Now the .acd file on your workstation is correlated with the logic in the PLC. n </s>
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<s>[INST] SLC504 migrate to Controllogix, but remain SLC504 IO modules and chassis Summary: how to migrate SLC504 to Controllogix, but remain SLC504 IO modules and chassis Hi: customer has one SLC504 application, and since all other plant modules are Controllogix, they wants to merge this SLC504 into other plant system. sales engineer proposed to change the SLC504 CPU module to 1747-SCNR, and connect to plant wide ControlNet system, and migrate the SLC code to Controllogix. however, when project kick off, I found that it looks impossible for CLX toc ontrol the SLC IO through the ControlNet. do you have any idea how CLX CPU can control the SLC IO modules through 1747-SCNR? thank you [/INST] Kelvin, ControlLogix cannot control SLC remote I/O modules over Controlnet; the SCNR is a scanner and can only be used to communicate a SLC-500 processor to a CLX processor over Controlnet (or yes, it can directly be used to control scheduled I/O over ControlNet when in the same chassis as an SLC-500 processor)... One could think to use a 1747-ACN15 adapter module to control SLC's modules remotely, but this also cannot be connected to a ControlLogix... Only other way I can see, is to use a 1756-DHRIO module and a 1747-ASB adapter inside SLC-500 chassis (RIO network); clearly not the same as ControlNet in terms of speed and performances, but works... If you still want to keep ControlNet as the main network, you may leave the SLC processor in place, add a 1747-SCNR module in the same chassis (to control the SLC I/O modules), and create a Produced/Consumed connection between the ControlLogix and the 1747-SCNR. There is an old technote about scheduled communication between the CLX and SLC processors, talking about ancient L1 processor, but still valid. 20183 - Performing scheduled connections between a 1747-SCNR and a 1756-L1 Controller. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... Kevin, If you can wait four to six months, there will be a 1747-AENTR that will allow any Logix controller to control 1746 I/O via Ethernet /IP. This will require V20 of RSLogix 5000. This is too awesome to be true!!!...PAC controlling 1747 I/O over ENet/IP??!!...Are you a RA insider?!... Yes. I couldn't think of any reason not to give out this information. This will really help migrate SLC installed base. Is there an update on the availability of this new module ?? It was dependent on RSLogix 5000 V20, which is now released. It should be out within the next few weeks. I actually have a pre-released unit. You will have to flash your logix controller to V20 to get it to work, I believe. My local supplier cannot rovide a delivery date for the 1747-AENTR Any news on your end ??? I'm checking but I am pretty confident it should be shipping within a month, perhaps sooner. Official date is Feb 29th. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Powerflex 755 Electricity Shutdown Parameter Problem Hello Everyone, I have a strange problem on Powerflex 755. We use 15kW 30 A drive and do incremental position control. When we download parameters to the drive, the motor works fine but after we cut off the power and start the drive, the motor vibrates and runs loudly. After we upload backup file again and the motor starts fine again and after we cut off the power and start the drive, the motor vibrates and runs loudly again. There is a loop. Same thing for 20-HIM-A6. We can't see any parameter after cut off power. When we upload backup file again we can see parameters. How can we fix this problem? Can you help me? [/INST] Hello Emre, Do you have a Logix PLC communicating to this VFD via Ethernet? If so, do you have Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) enabled? I ask because if you are connected via Ethernet to a Logix processor and have ADC enabled, the PLC memory card is storing a copy of the VFD programming. So any VFD programming changes that you do AT THE DRIVE with the HIM module must then be uploaded into the PLC program. If not, then whenever control power is cycled to the VFD, the ADC system will see that the programming in the VFD is different from that in its memory and restore the programming from its memory back into the VFD, wiping out any changes you may have made locally using the HIM. Hello Jeff, Thank you for your answer. I don't use Ethernet communication on this project. I only take a signal output of PLC for some periods and enter DI2 of Powerflex 755's IO Card. When PLC sends signal, I do 1 step incremental position and it continues when signal comes. When I upload project, its movement smootless but after cut off power and start again, it is so bad, noisy and trembling for motor movement. Is there any parameter to save and protect old parameter against cut off power. Emre, I'm assuming you're using CCW to transfer drive parameters. Rockwell conventions - Rockwell uses the convention that you download TO the drive, and upload FROM the drive. I'm going to use that convention in this reply. The next time it happens, BEFORE you download your good parameter set, connect to the drive with CCW, upload the drive's parameter set and use CCW to do a compare between what you just uploaded from the drive and what you have archived as good. Make sure you have the OVERVIEW branch selected so you can see the COMPARE button. When you reply, would you please tell us both the firmware version of your drive and the software version of CCW that you are using? n </s>
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<s>[INST] Logix designer Compare tool, AOI logics not opening. I cannot open AOI logic in compate tool. I clicked several times on it but not open. My both projects AOI protected with a security key file with extention .sk, but I go to tools, security section, select. Sk file and un protect project AOI in rs logix. Why I cannot open and see changes in the AOI logics? [/INST] Protected AOI can be compared, and double-clicking on the Logic icon should open the Ladder Content window at the top. If the SK.dat file is missing, it is indicated near the Routine name in the compared content, and clicking on the Logic icon still opens a window on the top, with some encryption information and timestamp. As you wrote, your logic has been unprotected, so the comparison should basically work like all other routines. I suggest to check the Compare Tool version, and try a Repair or just an update of the tool if a newer version is available (maybe it's an old version). About the other message you got about memory, it usually happens when trying to compare large arrays or very complex file. As you mentioned it happens during .pdf export, it may also be related to corrupt or old Compare Tool version.n </s>
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<s>[INST] RSLogix 5000 v20.05 Fatal Error 0x800420ca Hello. I have this Logix5000 v20.05 file that runs into a L71S and when I try to go online it forces me to upload or download it. If I choose to upload I receive a fatal error 0x800420ca as showed in the image below. I didn't try to download it because it's running some critical tasks for my process. I searched on knowledgebase but I didn't find anything related. It looks to be something related to the decryption of the file. Can someme help me solve this? [/INST] Hi Marcos, Welcome to Engage! This error can be seen if all of the following are true The RSLogix 5000 file contains at least one signed Add-on Instruction (AOI). The RSLogix 5000 file is a V20.03 file type (see below for further information and resources) The RSLogix 5000 file was downloaded using V20.05 software. To correct the error, the file type must be converted to a V20.01 file type and redownloaded to the controller. These steps are contained in the technote RSLogix 5000 v20.04, v20.05 Compatibility Information. For more detail, please refer RSLogix 5000: Fatal Error On Upload 0x800420CA The Decryption Operation Failed Please consider that a TechConnect contract is required to access the above technote. Hope this helps. Hi Akhilesh, Thanks a lot for your help. I will schedule a window so I can fix this issue. My pleasure, have a good luck! n </s>
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<s>[INST] Problem with Panelmate 1700 I have a problem with Panelmate 1700, that when i make power up to the Panelmate unit, after 4s the unit transfer to the Recovery Mode.I had read the User manual, and it says that there is a problem with firmware, and you must redownload it again, BUT HOW ??? because i can't access the serial mode to download the firmware. Could you pls help me ? [/INST] Tiko, try to take a look to the following LINK (another forum), may help... Also, as the Panelmate is an Eaton Cutler-Hammer product, you may find some help in their Internet Site Eaton Technical Product Question formEatonCare Phone Menu :smileywink: Hope that helps... - fuzzy logic n </s>
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<s>[INST] ENGAGE - How to... #2 - Search the Community Engage contains a powerful search engine which allow you to effectively find results through the community. There are two different places where you can start a search. ALL the Community pages contain an upper search bar: Results of your query are shown in a different and dedicated page. Here the engine will return by default all the objects which contain AT LEAST one of the searched terms: You can refine your search using the left menu, which is basically a powerful filter. Using special characters, you can narrow the results, i.e adding the symbol (+) to the searched terms, the engine returns all the threads which contain ALL the searched words: If you want to exclude specific word, use the symbol (-) before that word: You can use wildcard: type an asterisk (*) after the initial letters of a word to search for all words or terms that begin with those letters. Typing for example soft* it will return answers containing software, SoftLogix, soft_config, etc. The search results can contain the red highlighted Focus Search. Focus Search is a convenient feature that allows you to focus on relevant parts of grouped items quickly and without losing your search results context. Focus Search link appears because a message post belonging to the thread also matched the search term. Clicking the link refreshes the page and put you in the parent context and shows you the children that matched the search term. Above are examples of Matched Contents, which can be: - a message post belonging to a message thread ‐ a file or files of Library Entry. ‐ a session or sessions of an Event. Hope you will enjoy the new Search feature ! fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer [/INST] nan n </s>
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<s>[INST] waiting for alarm events Hello, From March 01th 2017, The FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Summary object shows the message waiting for alarm events. I have got FactoryTalk Vieuw Studio (CPR 9). When set tag from PLC to the Tag Alarm and Event Server it's working but when i use almd it continues to show Waiting for Alarm Events. Thank you for your time. [/INST] Waiting for Alarm Events means everything is normal however there is no alarm that is triggered and needs to be displayed. Sometime when it is bothering to customers and confusing as well. In this case, I create a dummy alarm and trigger it all the time. Then this Waiting for Alarm Events goes away. To hide this dummy alarm from summary, I keep its severity as very low number and apply severity filter on the summary. I hope this helps, Vijay Vijay, I think you missed his problem. His last sentence, if I read it correctly, says that a tag configured as an alarm trigger does show an alarm correctly in alarms summary. However, when he uses an ALMD instruction without having the tag explicitly configured as a trigger, the ALMD does not register as an alarm in the summary. If my understanding of his problem is correct, then the alarms and events server isn't configured correctly. I agree with you TJ. The issue I am referring to may not be the root cause however I believe that it could be one of the reasons why it is not working. I hope you agree with me on this. Thanks for the correction. Vijay The fact it is was working few month ago. No code change. I'm thinking about Windows update missed. How ALMD instruction make the link with ftview alarm database? Thanks I had this same problem, but solved it by checking the path of the shortcut in RSLinx Enterprise. Under Communication Setup when you set the shortcut path to your device, in the browser tree be sure to select the processor at the upper level - don't drill down through the backplane. If this is the problem you should also see an error entry in the Diagnostic Viewer saying the current route...prohibits alarm subscription. n </s>
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<s>[INST] MPAR Electrical Cylinders Good Morning! I was looking over the MPAR electrical cylinders and was wondering if someone could help me with something. When looking, I was mainly focused on the 100mm and 200mm stroke cylinders. My issue with these is that one is too long while the other too short when it comes to the project I am working on. So, my question is, does anyone know of a way to have a custom 150mm stroke cylinder quoted? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! [/INST] Hi Skyler, I want to understand your question a little better. Is the problem that the 200mm model won't physically fit into your design? Because that unit can be programmed to only extend to 150mm, if needed. Please let me know. Otherwise, if you truly need a 150mm unit, please engage with your local Rockwell or Distributor representatives to work this angle. Thanks, I'm moving this thread to Drives, Motion Control and Low Voltage Products, where it is better suited. If you are not already a member of the Drives, Motion Control and Low Voltage Products and want to continue this conversation, you will be prompted to join that community. Thank you, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>
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<s>[INST] PVc DesignStation 4.0 and firmware 1.80 Summary: C400 with firmware 1.80 PVc DesignStation 4.0 works only with 1.70AB is shipping C400 with 1.80 I found PVc DS 4.0 will only work on 1.70 files. I loaded the 4.0 upgrade and still this will not load 1.80 C400 file. As OME we use C400 for many projects and using Web based programming is just slow and crashes often. It is so easy to use PVc DS to build a new project older projects. What's missing here? [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! I've not the chance to test it, but I suppose that firmware isn't supported in the current v4 PVc Design Station, as you verified. Another chance is to remove the Design Station and install CCW instead, recently upgraded to v8. Win7 required. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! I placed an order for software but it never came in time so Monday I downloaded got it and I working to use and finished a project with testing today. It looks to be much better than PVc and took little time to make work as its close to other and web based. It think it will be better as it needs less online with HMI and can run validation and reports. Buenas tardes Necesito ayuda para transferir un archivo de PVC 1000 version firmware 01.80.000 a PVC1000 version 01.70.000 n </s>
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<s>[INST] Rsview32 ver 7.10.00 Hi everyone Please i appreciate a lot if someone could tell me if Rsview32 ver 7.10.00 has some incompativility or know issue with Win XP SP3. I have Rsvew32 ver 7.10.00 installed in one device with XP SP2 and I must install SP3 in this devices. Kind regards [/INST] Only RSView32 v7.50 is supported on a WIN XP sp3 OS. See Aid 53997 - Aid 42682 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Unofficial I have sp3 on a few computers and have no problems with ver 7.2 and 7.4There is a was to go from sp3 to sp2 n </s>
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<s>[INST] getting plc mode status I know you can use a GSV to obtain the LED status or the Forces status of a PLC (RSLogix 5000), but is there a way to obtain the plc mode (i.e., remote program, run, remote, run, program) [/INST] Hi, take a look to Aid 41256 there are useful informations about your request. There is also another interesting technote, Aid 21989, which explains how to use a CIP MSG from an external processor to get the mode and keyswitch status of a processor. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... You can also obtain the mode and several other status words from the '@' tags from RSLinx. @mode returns a string that you can use in an HMI application. n </s>
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<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View Studio Tag Browser and 1746-IO12 I'm adding a Panelview Plus to a small SLC500 system that has three 1746-IO12 cards installed. When using the Tag Browser to assign a data source for an HMI tag the I/O on these cards does not show up as inputs or outputs. When running the application I get the message The data table O0:17-O0:26 in SLC at 192.168.2.30 is too small or missing. O0:17 is not one of the 1746-IO12s. Any ideas? Thanks, Scott [/INST] Off the top of my head ... if you are able to see the word level, but not down to the bit level, this is normal. The tag browse can't see individual bits within a word, but you can select the word level and then manually add a .0 or whatever to the end. If you can't see the IO12 card at all, then that is something else. JHutch PS I typically recommend copying I/O card data to controller tags and having the HMI read/write from there. In older HMIs this was required for consistent performance and I still think it is a good idea from a safety point of view (as a rule, I don't want anything other than my ladder code changing or reading my inputs and outputs in case its controlling something potentionally hazardous). n </s>
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<s>[INST] back up from 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control Summary: back up from 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion ControlHi. I want to back up program ,setting and configuration from 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control. I can communicate with using serial port. but download and upload icon aren't active. How can I active UPLOAD icon? [/INST] It might be that you need a license for this software. Alternatively, you may have to SAVE before you can do either. It's been a very long time since I've touched GML. Thanks so much. I downloaded GML Commander software from Internet with serial number. I don't know ,is serial number correct or not correct. can you tell me is it correct? You'll need to contact Rockwell Tech Support. I do not know. Thanks . but what phone number should i call? or which Emai? I am not a Rockwell employee. This is a user forum - users helping other users. Go here: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/home Pull down the get support menu option near the Rockwell Automation logo near the top left. Phone numbers are region-specific and I have no idea where you are. n </s>
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<s>[INST] FT Optix Histogram Chart Hello all, I just started using Optix and have a question regarding the Histogram Chart. Above, I've got two values which are StickCounter1 and StickCounter2. These values are the sum generated from the StickCounter column on the left-side table.These values correspond to specific time intervals. What I'm trying to do is use these two values to create a Histogram Chart. I looked through the manuals and example projects but could not find a solution. I gave a shot at making two variables in the Model and linked them to StickCounter1 and StickCounter2, but it didn't pan out. Any suggests would be appreciated. [/INST] Hi Le, I see why you're stuck. It's not straightforward and there is no guidance. The Histogram object must be tied to a data model. Under the Model folder in Optix Studio, you must create a folder or an object containing the variables you wish to have in the Histogram Chart. Let's say you create a new folder under Model and call it StickCounters. Now, in that folder, place your variables StickCounter1 and StickCounter2. Under the Histogram chart properties, bind the Model property to the StickCounters folder which you created under the Model folder. Then you just need to bind Label and Value properties. The Histogram chart object creates an alias for this. When you select the dynamic link, expand Aliases, then {Item}, select what it points to and choose the BrowseName attribute. Repeat for Value attribute. When finished, it should look like this: Hi AutomateSHANE, Thank you for your response. I did try to use this method before, however, I couldn't bind the Variable StickCounter1 to the StickCounter1 value. From the image below, the StickCounter1 and StickCounter2 values are under the PLC_Test Panel. When I tried to bind the Variable StickCounter1 to the StickCounter1 value, I couldn't access the StickCounter1 value. The StickCounter1 value is an output argument from a NetLogic method. Is there a workaround for this? Thanks If I follow you correctly, then you just need to tie the output of the netlogic to the variable. On the NetLogic itself, add a variable to serve as the output. It must be included in your C# code so that the value is passed out. Then, just bind your model variable to it on the NetLogic, like this: Let me stress that StickCounter1 in my example is a variable contained in the Model folder. What you show in your screenshot with that name is not a variable, but a Label. A Label is a read-only object that displays some text or numbers either explicitly or from a variable bound to the Text property, as you show. Although you could reference StickCounter1.Text to display the value of the sumResult variable which is bound to it, you cannot use this elsewhere the same as a variable, because its datatype is only LocalizedText. I appreciate the information. Sorry for keep bugging you for this problem. I did like how you suggested. When I hit Generate button, the output values are generated but not the Histogram chart. Can you point me what I did wrong here? I'm new to all of this. Thanks for your help. Ok, no problem. No need to apologize. You're not bugging me. The point of this community is to help each other. I respond if/when I can help and if/when I have the time. Others are free to do the same. The screenshots make it more clear now how you are trying to do this. It seems the problem is actually with the netlogic. I see the SumValues method is defined with [ExportMethod]. This does make it visible to other objects and elements within Optix, but defining an output variable with it does not automatically pass that variable back up to the front end of your application. Working off your existing code, open up DatabaseLogic. In the Start() method, add something like this: Now the variables in Optix Studio are attached to C# variables in your netlogic. You can assign values to them from functions or methods within that netlogic. Assuming you defined the SumValues method within this netlogic, you may be able to figure this out. Otherwise, let us know. n </s>
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<s>[INST] newby needs help with panelview and micrologix 1500 Hi,This is my first programming experience with Rockwell and I seem to have a problem with state buttons not changing state on screen. I have four almost identical systems comprising Microlgix 1500 plc, connected to a Panelview Plus600. I purchased all systems at the same time but the supplier has sent me one Panelview that is running version 4.00.10.60(CPR 7). The other three are running a version 5 release. The three version 5 systems work as expected but I had to create a Runtime 4 version for the fourth system. On screen a few of the state buttons do not visually change state, though they seem to be updating the tag correctly, the same code compiled for Runtime 5 works perfectly. Can I upgrade the Panel view software and if so how do I go about doing this? Is this a bug in tht version of software or do I have faulty Panelview? Thanks PM [/INST] Absolutely. The firmware can be download from the following website (follow the prompts for your particular device): http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/firmware.html JHutch n </s>
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<s>[INST] Unable to Install CCW 11 Windows 10 Summary: Installation Fails every timeHi, Business upgraded to Windows 10 and I have attempted to install CCW V11 however it keeps failing with a visual studio 2013 Shell isolated error, then rolls back and stops. The Visual Studio Shell 2013 installs perfectly well (on its own or through the main installer). However the moment it starts CCW11 install it throws that first error. If I click ok, it continues. When it starts to install the Screen/GUI modules it throws the same shell error, then completely fails and rolls back the install. Have attempted the fixes on a few sites, even Rockwell have a troubleshooter for it, but to no avail. It is not a rights issue as my account is an admin and installers and software can do as they please. It is also not an Anti Virus issue as that is completely disabled and any AV services are disabled through Services.msc. Attached is the install logs, with hopes someone can figure out why this happens. [/INST] I had the exact same issue. Check out this post for something to try: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/317bc1ea76 I just installed an older version in the end, so I don't know if this works! After some Windows updates I also have the problem of CCW failing to load. Uninstalling and reinstalling the vs_isoshell (with Windows Defender OFF) appeared to ease the clearly identified issues complaining about packages loaded from vs_isoshell, BUT CCW now fails with the encountered a problem apology. Reviewing the log file generated by CCW reveals there is a problem loading the resource ISaGRAF.Wb.CCW.LDGraphicsTheme1 And there are some suggestions that this is due to a problem with permissions - the elements downloaded from any web source are now BLOCKED from loading by default (a recent change). The solution advised is to go to the appropriate element file > properties > general and check the UNBLOCK item. Unfortunately, while I did find several related and similar files in the Program Files (x86)>Rockwell Automation>CCW>PackagesToLoad path that were BLOCKED, I was not able to find the item identified in the log file (which probably means it is one of several entry points) Surely there are others who are seeing this problem. Hopefully an appropriate workaround, or clearly worded steps to manage this blocking problem will be published soon. refer to: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/visualstudio/visual-studio-2010/ee890038(v=vs.100) ******************************** snippet from installation log file: WorkbenchPackage [] - System.IO.FileLoadException: Could not load file or assembly 'ISaGRAF.Wb.CCW.LDGraphicsTheme1, Version=6.7.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=55624f8ac7c20aa6' or one of its dependencies. Operation is not supported. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80131515) File name: 'ISaGRAF.Wb.CCW.LDGraphicsTheme1, Version=6.7.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=55624f8ac7c20aa6' ---> System.NotSupportedException: An attempt was made to load an assembly from a network location which would have caused the assembly to be sandboxed in previous versions of the .NET Framework. This release of the .NET Framework does not enable CAS policy by default, so this load may be dangerous. If this load is not intended to sandbox the assembly, please enable the loadFromRemoteSources switch. See http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=155569 for more information. at System.Reflection.RuntimeAssembly._nLoad(AssemblyName fileName, String codeBase, Evidence assemblySecurity, RuntimeAssembly locationHint, StackCrawlMark& stackMark, IntPtr pPrivHostBinder, Boolean throwOnFileNotFound, Boolean forIntrospection, Boolean suppressSecurityChecks) at System.Reflection.RuntimeAssembly.nLoad(AssemblyName fileName, String codeBase, Evidence assemblySecurity, RuntimeAssembly locationHint, StackCrawlMark& stackMark, IntPtr pPrivHostBinder, Boolean throwOnFileNotFound, Boolean forIntrospection, Boolean suppressSecurityChecks) at System.Reflection.RuntimeAssembly.InternalLoadAssemblyName(AssemblyName assemblyRef, Evidence assemblySecurity, RuntimeAssembly reqAssembly, StackCrawlMark& stackMark, IntPtr pPrivHostBinder, Boolean throwOnFileNotFound, Boolean forIntrospection, Boolean suppressSecurityChecks) at System.Reflection.Assembly.Load(AssemblyName assemblyRef) ...snip... ********************************* Two possible remedies: 1. Do the installation with ADMIN rights. (Right click on install file; select admin) 2. Install the patches Setup_RAid1074652 and Setup_RAid1074871 even before opening CCW. I thought I had posted about my success on this issue. For this to work, there were files that needed to be cleaned out in the systems temp folder of windows. Once those had been cleaned out, a fresh clean installation was performed, which solved the problem i.e CCW 11 now works perfectly. To clean out the system folders I used CCleaner (or you could just select all and shift + delete) On multiple PC's running windows 10 once CCW is launched, Help hangs/crashes (which isn't ideal) Hello I am evaluating the Micro800 range for our projects by doing a live project. I am also facing problems with the CCW V11.00.00 on Windows10 Professional. The first installation was not smooth. It complained about the error mentioned earlier of Visual Studio 2013. I ignored this an pushed forward by loading two patches (see earlier post). The installation was working then. One day later, a Windows Update caused CCW to not function properly anymore. The HMI part of the project worked but the PLC part did not. The remedy was to do a System Restore of Windows and to redo the install of CCW and patches. I am currently blocking Windows Updates to prevent this from happening again. This is however not the last. There is an issue that regular occur (>5 times in 3 weeks) when the invoking a build on the PLC project. The build end in error saying a file cannot be accessed (C:Program Files (x86)Rockwell AutomationCCWCAM ISaGRAF 51.1BinLangEnglishDiaDCI.err). I have tried to change permissions to the folder but it seems not to make a difference. (Though I might be doing the wrong assignments.) The only remedy I have found up to now is to re-install CCW. This is now becoming a problem.. therefore a formal support request was created with Rockwell. Hopefully I will update this topic if I find a favourable reply. I have hoped to evaluate the Micro800 products and not evaluate Rockwell's support as well. Regards. EDIT 1 A very interesting read: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1083785 EDIT 2 Giving the Windows user's account full access to C:Program Files (x86)Rockwell AutomationCCWCAM ISaGRAF 51.1BinLang was helpful I can report success. But not without tedium and pain. Perhaps my experience can be useful to others. The layered, repeated attempts to get the correct supporting files installed created some problems (NO help from RA on WHICH of the versions of Visual Studio Isolated Shell was the correct one, and it apparently is NOT the latest!) and so to clean up I restarted Windows with their tedious restart procedure (saving my downloads) to begin with a clean Windows... The following worked for me, clearly, this is Windows so your mileage may vary: Start with a clean Windows install Remove any of the offending Windows Updates https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1083785 Disable/Pause Windows Updates Note that Windows has already made changes to the update preferences/controls that invalidate the procedure outlined in the above technote for preventing specific updates to reinstall. In the Windows environment this is likely to change repeatedly as Microsoft tries to be more helpful in preventing malicious attacks. Vigilance regarding installed updates is required to prevent problems with CCW loading packages during launch. Disable OneDrive Disable Real Time Protection Install Visual Studio Isolated Shell 2013 (Run Installer As Administrator) [NOTE: some of the old knowledgebase articles refer to the installation of the 2008 version of vs_isoshell installer, this 2008 version MAY also work, but apparently Microsoft has some problems with that version and does NOT include it on any of the easy to find locations for download. An update to the knowledgebase for WHICH version of Visual Studio Isolated Shell would have saved much time and tedium - my own testing APPEARS to suggest that the 2015 version is not compatible with the CCW11 I have been working with.] Restart Disable Real Time Protection Verify OneDrive remains disabled Build the CCW installer DVD image from downloaded exe (Run As Administrator) Install CCW11 (Run Installer As Adminisrtator) Install Patches (Run Installer As Adminisrtator) Restart Verify OneDrive remains disabled Verify none of the offending Windows Updates (see above) have somehow snuck in Launch CCW Check to be certain CCW installer has NOT somehow decided it would be a good thing to use the mapped OneDrive paths for default path or settings path. In CCW, go to Tools>Options... (several of the items include paths that must be checked) I've found that any changes in the Options dialog MUST be saved one at a time by clicking OK after each change, then re-opening the Options dialog to check and change the next one. Re-verify each to be certain. OneDrive appears to be insidious in some instances and re-enables itself in an attempt to be helpful - this may be one of the residual problems carried over from MY initial Windows installation despite my attempts to disable OneDrive after recognizing the issue with network mapped drives. Close and relaunch CCW Create a new project (but do not add any controllers or code items) Verify that the default save location for the project is NOT on any network mapped drive (or the OneDrive) Save the project add a controller Save the project If the controller is added successfully and the project saves without complaint this has gotten past all of the problems that had been causing issues with my particular installation. Hopefully at this point you are enjoying a victory over Windows. If, however, CCW is throwing exceptions at any of these stages (Install, Launch, Controller Add, Save) you may need to go back and start with an even cleaner install of Windows. Clearly the layered dependencies of Windows, Visual Studio and the myriad of other issues that result from any DLL-dependent application are sensitive to keeping track of the updates for both windows and the supporting DLLs. To add on top of that the problems that arise with behaviors of Windows regarding network-mapped drives and package loading protections made this much more tedious than it ought to be for a good user experience. The situation is still not ideal. The persistence of malicious elements combined with disabling/limiting updates increases the risk of some exploit causing more headaches. Can I DHL you a coffee. Mega sized! That is a very detailed description forged with much effort. Thanks for sharing! Very odd that you have one-drive as a step involved here... As one-drive has not caused me any problem in any installation of CCW that i have had. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Activation of RSLOGIX 5000 VERSION 10 TO 15 HI FELLOWSI AM IN BIG TROUBLE PLEASE HELP ME TO ACTIVATE THE RSLOGIX 5000.ACTUALLY MY COMPUTER IS DAMAGED DUE TO VIRUS. I INSTALL THE IMAGE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURE SUCESSFULLY.BUT AFTER THE IMAGE RESTORE THE RS LINK 2.50.00.20(CPR 7) WORKING WELL. BEFORE RESTORE THE IMAGE THE RSLOGIX VERSION 10 AND 15 WORKING WELL. AFTER RESTORE THE IMAGE I INSTALL THAT VERSIONS BUT ASK FOR ACTIVATION?WHILE I SAID RS LINK WORKING WELL NO NEED TO INSTALL THE ACTIVATION KEY.ACCORDING TO MY KNOWLDGE THEY HAVE SAME ACTIVATION KEY.WHAT CAN I DO ANY CONFIGRATION I MISS OR PLEASE GUIDE METHANKING U I WILL REMAINHAMAD [/INST] What is indicated in the Title bar of RSLinx Classic ? ... as Lite version works without activation... Which is the activation type did you use ? *Old* EVmove or FactoryTalk Activation ? - fuzzy logic hi fellowsthe tittle bar shows RS LINK CLASSIC NO GATEWAY MENTIONED.AND WE USED EVMOVE OLD.ACTUALLY THE STORY IS THAT WHEN I RESTORE THE IMAGE THE RSLINK CLASSIC WHICH I MENTIONED IS RUNNING NO NEED OF ACTIVATION. RS LOGIX 5000 INSATLL LATER AFTER RESTORE IMAGE.IT IS NOT RESTORE WHEN IMAGE RESTORE.WHEN I GO TO PROGRAMS-->ROCKWELL SOFTWARE-->THERE IS UTILITY FOLDER AND HAVE A EMOVE EXE.I UNDERSATND THAT IN THE SYSTEM A ACTIVATION IS THERE FOR RSLINK CLASSIC BUT THIS ACTIVATION IS NOT HELPFUL TO ACTIVATE THE RSLOGIX 5000. AM I RIGHT OR WRONG? RS5000 should have its own activation, the one for RSLinx will not work for it... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic Do you have key to activate for RSlogix5000?If you know how to activate it please let me knowthanks alot When you purchase a license for RSLogix 5000, it comes with directions about how to activate the software. There is abundant additional information about using this activation mechanism on the Rockwell Automation Support website. Have you purchased the software yet ? n </s>
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<s>[INST] How to check an AENTR Analog output module faulty or not. It's not generally voltage 0-10V when forcing a value eg: 25000 from PLC. Only 0V. When I replaced this AO with another one, the new one worked and generated 7.7V. AENTR is fully green LED on. PLC device config. no error. How to diagnosis an AENTR Aanalog output module faulty or not? [/INST] I would start by going online with the controller and looking at the module in the IO tree. if there is something wrong, the icon for module will indicate a fault and you can open that module properties to get more details. All the module status that you see in Logix Designer, can be gathered programmatically via GSV and/or MSG instruction and then displayed for an operator on the HMI e.g. EntryStatus, FaultStatus, etc. Assuming the hardware is fine, then I'd look at the logic. Specifically, I'd eliminate the logic and just command the outputs directly by their IO-defined tag. This is what I call an IO check-out where I check every channel on every module. I would have the AO wired to my multimeter where commanding the IO-defined tag would drive the AO and I could verify the value at the AO terminals via my multimeter. You can bypass the AO logic by doing an online test edit where you eliminate the logic that is writing to the AO channel. You can test the delete and then untest delete, thus cancelling the delete.n </s>
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<s>[INST] RSView32 and Windows 7 Summary: When?Does anyone have any information on when (or even if) RSView32 will run on Windows 7? The software compatibility matrix does not even show it working on Vista. In the mean time, has anyone successfully installed the latest RSView32 on Windows 7? All of the runtime machines we have are XP but my development machine is W7. I usually reboot into XP because running RSView32 in an XP virtual machine can get flakey when you resize the VM's machine window. [/INST] Yes, RSView32 is supported with Vista OS, it is documented inside see Aid 53997 (and release notes also). No idea if and when it will also be supported on Windows7. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Intersting. But, the software compatability matrix does not indicate it works. They are probably being safe conservative. I don't think you entered the correct link. It took me to Unloading all readings in Emonitor. huh, you're right, my bad... link updated.... thanks. - fuzzy logic EDIT: Just to update the thread, we are at version 7.60, and that version is compatible with Windows 7 (32 bit only) OS. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Here is how we loaded RSView32 7.50 on our Windows 7 64 bit machines, works well for us. Windows 7 - uninstall RSView32. Restart computer. from RSVIEW32 7.50 disk copy the Disk1_ directory to a temporary location on your harddrive. from the Disk1_ directory, right click on the setup.exe file & select properties. from properties select the compatibility tab & click on boxes as shown below. n </s>
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<s>[INST] Schedule Panel View Hello everybody, I am trying to configure a 1000 panel view plus using schedule, therefore I am asking you, if anybody has an example to configure a schedule 1000 panel view plus with RSLogix 5000 and RSNetWorx for ControlNet? I got a guide, but in my application I have a consumed with 20 DINT, so how should I configure the Target for connections and Inset connections for that array? In advance thanks and I would be very delighted to hear from you soon. Yari [/INST] Try to follow indications from the following technote: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32637 The Scanlist configuration I/O size inside RSNetworx for Controlnet have to be entered in INTeger words, Data size configured inside RS5k is in DINTs format, so just be aware of this difference... basically 20 DINTs should be entered as 40 words in the Scanlist. - fuzzy logic This doesn't answer your direct question, but ... ... there is rarely a good reason to use scheduled controlnet with an HMI like PV+. You simply can't USE the data fast enough to warrant the added head-ache of schedule comms. (Now, for I/O in a processor and such, scheduled ControlNet is wonderful, just not for HMI displays) JHutch Thanks for your advice. The application is working fine. Just a comment, could you integrate with the manual a part with an example for the software - FTView for ME, RSLogix 5000 and RSNetWorx - It was little bit difficult to fix out how to configure the outputs from the PanelView to the controller. Have a nice day, Yari n </s>
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<s>[INST] Powerflex70-Enter RPM on display Summary: type in RPM on the HMI to make the motor run that RPMHi All, I am currently using a Powerflex70 equipped with a HMI full numeric keypad. What I am looking to do is be able to type in 1500RPM on the HMI keypad and then hit start which will run the motor at 1500RPM. Any idea if this is possible ? Thanks for any input ! [/INST] The instructions to do this are available on the rockwell Knowledge base Doc 21005 - Change the Powerflex70 Display to show RPM Hi, Change the display from HZ to RPM. If you are using HMI to start/stop the VFD, use the inc/dec button of the HMI, set to 1500 and hit the green button and you will what you want. Don n </s>
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<s>[INST] Open Popup using NetLogic in FTOptix? I am trying to open a popup based on a variables value at runtime. Although, I am having trouble trying to bring this functionality to the project. I can't seem to find any documentations that relates to opening popups/windows using NetLogic. I also tried playing around with MessageBox.Show() and passed in my popup through this, but no luck. Is this something that would have to be pieced together with different assemblies and references outside of Optix prebuilt library? Or am I missing something within the documentation that could point me in the right direction? [/INST] You should be able to do this using the .OpenDialog() method. In the Template Libraries, you can add the Login form to your project, which will bring in a NetLogic called 'LoginButtonLogic'. If you open it, you'll find a good example of how a popup dialog is called using this method. Hopefully that gives you enough ammunition.n </s>
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<s>[INST] PowerFlex 750 DC Bus sharing Hello everyone, I want to use 2 Powerflex 750 stand-alone dc AC Drives in Shared DC Bus Configuration mode. The first driver is used to turn a large drum and when the supply voltage is cut off, it takes 20-25 minutes for the drum to stop. I want to continue energizing the 2nd drive from the DC bus for a portion of the time until the drum stops. The first drive goes to fault because its power is cut off and ends the DC bus sharing. What are the parameters that need to be changed for this application? [/INST] Hello Kivanc, the drive fault history can be viewed on the HIM - do you see any faults there? Brian I notice you've already consulted the common bus manual, which is the right place to start. I need a few more details before I could weigh in here: 1. what frame size of drive are you using for both #1 and #2? 2. what fault is the drive producing and which drive is faulting? 3. What does the DC bus level do on each drive when you go into this regen mode? 4. Does drive #2 also have an AC feed? Or is it fed by DC only? Hi, Fact: When AC was cut, the total power/energy left in this system would mainly be the inertia in Drum Drive1 (+ small amount in DC Cap.) What you want: Transfer the rotating energy onto DC bus, then to be used in the other Drive2 Action you need to do: 1. Set the stopping mode of Drum drive to be ramping, NOT coasting (coasting mode will not have re-generation energy) 2. Ensure the power consumption by Drive2 should be a bit smaller than the energy re-generated by Drum drive ( during the whole period you need.) 3. You can monitor these via the DC-Bus voltage level Hope this would help! Terence n </s>
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<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View ME, dialogBox doesn't show all the items in the properties Hello All, I am using FTV ME 12, and when I am making trends and I open the properties dialog box, I can't see all the properties. I have been upgrade from FTV ME 10 to 11 and then finally 12. The problem still present. I have also tried the basic info I found in the Web, like changing my laptop screen resolution and using the screen size to 100%, but nothing change. What I should try next? All Drives and patch are up to date. [/INST] Welcome to Engage! We've got a collection of threads here inside the Community, with similar problems and different solutions. Please click this tag: #fit You'll be presented a list of threads to read and something to try out. Let us know! fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>
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<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View Studio, ME, V13, can I change the name of tag folders Hello, good afternoon everyone. In FactoryTalk View Studio, can I change the name of tag folders? Without having a problem with the names of the tags used on the screens? [/INST] Good morning everybody. Someone to inform if it is possible to change the name of the folders or not, or if there is any other way? EDIT: modified technote references for recent changes -FL rodoliveira Duplicate to a new name and then delete the original. If the original tagname is referenced in the HMI project, you'll have to find and fix those tagname references. You can export the GFX to XML and find/replace... or you can open a single GFX, Ctrl-A (select all), Ctrl-R (replace). ID: QA10800 | Access Levels: TechConnect FactoryTalk View Studio: Changing the Tag or Folder Name Hi Philip Hamilton, thanks for the comment. I'll try to do what you said. EDIT: restored original post as it had been corrupted by recent changes -FL Double click on any tag reference on your existing HMI screens. If the folder name is part of the tag address referenced, then you cannot make a folder name change without repairing anything that referenced the tag. With FTView search and replace it is a surprisingly quick process. Hello, it is not possible to rename. You have to do what Philip Hamilton wrote previously. Unfortunately, everything takes extra work on FTview. Good luck to you too. Yes, I tried to delete my post when I saw the original post was talking about FTView ME. For some reason the system would not allow me to delete or edit my post at the time. I was commenting from my phone and it was just too awkward trying to sort it out. Sorry if I caused any confusion. Philip is indeed The Man is this forum. Hello, what about the tags, which are inside the Macros? Yes, I did not notice that the original post was referring to FTV ME rather than SE. Changing the name of a Logix program, structure or array, which are represented as folders, will cause resulting an any external software like FactoryTalk View, to generate errors because the tags they referenced are no longer available. After making a change like this in Logix, you will need to make changes to any software that was referencing the tags. Hello, what about the tags, which are inside the Macros? Is it possible to change them in any way other than opening them one by one and changing them? rdoliveira, unfortunately you cannot use Find and Replace tool to search for tags inside Macros. You can leverage the Cross Reference tool to find tags in most of the FactoryTalk components, but you need then to edit them manually. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>
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<s>[INST] I/O rack fault i have PLC 5 with one remote I/O, my remote I/O is really often getting fault i still don't know what is the problem, i just reset (turn off and on the power supply) and the fault is solved but i think this is not good solution for the fault, do any body could tell what is the cause of this fault? [/INST] Can I assume this to be a 1771-ASB remote I/O adapter module? What kind of fault is it? Adapter fault or I/O rack fault? Have you made any recent software changes? Any recent hardware movement or cabling changes? And to continue with the questions..... What baud rate? What overall cable length? Proper terminators for the baud rate? If running more than 57.6 kbaud, does the scanner and do all the adapters support that baud rate? Any PLCs running in adapter mode? Note that a RIO cable shield may be tied to chassis ground through the scanner module, and the shield terminal on a 1771-ASB adaper is NOT grounded (so the shield ground just carries through the cable). If you have multiple modules on the network that CAN act as scanners, you may have to lift the ground wire all but the actual scanner (but carry the ground wire through with a butt splice). The important thing is that the shield is tied to ground at only one point. At least we had to do this in the PLC-3 days with redundant scanners, because the scanners had the shield wire tied through the module to chassis ground -- two scanners resulted in a ground loop. Is the RIO cable routed away from high noise sources, including all AC and high current switched DC lines (or crossing at right angles)? Be sure to see the gounding and wiring guidelines ( http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/1770-in041_-en-p.pdf ). Hope something here helps!Dale, W8ABZ n </s>
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<s>[INST] Error: P_Intlk: Invalid signature ID. Reseal instruction to resolve. Summary: PAX blocks not behaving Just curious if anyone has been having this issue. Logix 5000 v21 PlantPAX library v2.09 L73 processors After importing the PAX blocks there are 3 or 4 that give me this error: Error: P_Intlk: Invalid signature ID. Reseal instruction to resolve. Resealing makes the error go away but it changes the signature ID. Also, a fun little result, despite the fact that you get no error anymore during the linking during a project download it kicks out on any routine that contains one of those blocks saying that there is an invalid arguement type. I have tried: redownloading the 2.09 source, reimporting the blocks, deleting & reimporting the blocks, old projects/fresh projects/empty projects. This has also happened to my coworker so it isn't isolated to my machine. I'm pretty much at my wit's end. I'll get on the horn with Rockwell tomorrow but figured I'd start a topic anyway. [/INST] Here: 522032 - PlantPAx AOI error - Signature ID Reseal Instruction to Resolve - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! That was the first step in fixing it, the problem then was during the download to the PLC every routine that used P_Perm or P_Intlk kicked out of the download during the linking process. I'm curious if anyone else is having the problem I'm having. It might be related to me importing logic from a previous version. I might need to delete and recreate all of those blocks. At this point though it was easier to bump the revision down to v20 and things seem to be working just fine. I called RW Tech Support yesterday and they said that none of the PlantPAX blocks are supported in v21. He said that even the next revision (3.0) isn't supposed to be supported in v21. I'm disappointed in this but as I said, reverting to v20 seems to have fixed the problem. Thanks for the reply, fuzzy. Josh, This is an issue in V21 of Logix Designer. The AOIs are created in V18 and import fine into V18, V19 and V20. The following PlantPAx AOIs run into this issue in V21: PlantPAx Library 2.0-09: P_Intlk, P_Logic, P_Motor2Spd, P_MotorHO, P_Perm PlantPAx Library 3.0-00: P_Fanout, P_HiLoSel, P_Intlk, P_Logic, P_MotorHO, P_Perm, P_PIDE, P_Seq, P_ValveHO The issue occurs regardless of whether you take an existing V18/V19/V20 application and upgrade to V21 or you import the AOI definitions into a new V21 app. We have been able to import into V21, un-sign the instructions, then apply a V21 signature and export to L5X. Importing these into V21 we were able to download and run without having the code kick out during linking. (There is another issue in V21 related to AOIs containing UDTs that triggers a linker error that we are also investigating.) Could you send me a PM with a copy of the ACD that gives you the linker error, please? If you can use V20, please do so. The Process AOIs are characterized (for performance) with V20 because that is the most recent version that supports redundancy. The numbers in the PlantPAx Selection Guide and Reference Manual come from V20 characterization. W8ABZ n </s>
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<s>[INST] PanelView Plus Screen Saver Is there a way to put a custom screen saver on the PanelView Plus? -Paul [/INST] Hmmm... you may only change the screensaver bitmap... see Aid 28335 for the instructions... There isn't a way to have another type of screen saver different from the default one (image randomly moved around the screen) - fuzzy logic n </s>
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