controlfreak810

Just to update, I finally got through my problem a couple of weeks ago thanks to a few calls to Rockwell tech support, and several to a friend much smarter than I. In PB32 under the communications tab you need to add the node name and address, and my in my case I needed to add a path which is 1 0. This apparently tells the info from the PV how to get to the processor. The 1 means to go to backplane, and the 0 means the slot of the processor (I also found out the hard way that there is a space between the 1 and 0!!). My next issue was what controller to select for the node type. In my case a Compactlogix 1768-enbt is not as option, so I'm using the Controllogix 5000. I also learned that in RS5000 you do not need to add a PV to the 1768-enbt module. Once I got all of this info, floating point data is very simple to set up. I have not yet been able to figure out how to add a simple pushbutton to the PV using a BOOL data type. I have however learned that you can set the pushbutton data type to DINT and address the button in RS5000 as follows- start_pb.0 for a simple xio/xic etc. Hope this info helps, and thanks to those who were able to shed some light!!!

TWControls, Yes, I have the tag filler:I.data[0] through filler:I.data[110] added under my controller tags in RS5000, but I'll be honest, I have no idea at this point what this info means!!!

I'm mid way through my first logix5000/motion/ethernet I/P project and I'm stuck on addressing between a panelview 600 and compactlogix via a 1768-enbt ethernet module. I've managed to get all comms working and can "see" all related items via linx, but I does anyone know of any good links or can anyone shed some light for the addressing between the panelview and the compactlogix (L43 processor)?? I've downloaded several of the user manuals, but I'm still stuck on the addressing. I'm simply trying to send and read a floating point value and when I try to validate the panelview program I get a "address is invalid" error in PB32. I'm sure if I can get pointed in the right direction on this, I can work (stumble) my way through the rest of the project!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

another option you might look into is using a 1746-nt4 module. I had a test unit set up on a batching scale a couple of years ago and it worked fine for our application. the only draw back that I had to go through was trying to figure out code to calibrate the scale, once that was worked out everything went smooth. ran the unit off and on for about 2 weeks and no problems before the plug got pulled for another option - mainly $$$ check out AB publication #'s for more info 1746-in010c-en-p-november 2002 (slc 500 thermocouple/mv input module installation instructions) 1746-6.6.1-january 1996 (slc 500 thermocouple/mv input module user manual)

bjclem, Here are the .dwg's that I have for the ML 1500, hope they help. ML_1500.zip

Sparky, Try this link for the software- http://www.software.rockwell.com/support/download/ There are 2 disks for download titled slc150 disk1 and slc150 disk2. They are about half way down on the page if you don't limit your search. I have downloaded both disks, but have not been able to run them. Still looking for a DOS work around!! Good luck--

iautomate, It is possible to communicate with ML via USB to serial. I just got a new Keyspan P/N USA-19HS and tried it tonight. Worked great on a ML 1200 series C and a PV 300 Micro using a 1761-CBL-PM02.

I guess I should've been a little more clear, when I said that I could free up the 5/04 serial port for the drive. What I should've said was that I could free up the serial port on the 5/04 for the 22-SCM-232 to control the drive. I ran the drive with this setup today and all is good. Thanks for all your help!!!

Thanks for the info! Didn't think it would be that easy!!!! I just found out today that there are going to be some additional duties for this project, and I'll be "upgrading" to a SLC 5/04. Now I can put my PV on DH+ and free up the serial port for the drive.

I have a networking situation that I could use some help with. I have a Micrologix 1200 that I need to connect to a Panelview 550 via DH-485 and a Powerflex 4 drive via 22-SCM-232. My thought is to connect port 2 on an AIC+ to the Micrologix, port 3 on the AIC+ to the Panelview, and port 1 to a 22-SCM-232 to the Powerflex. Two questions: #1 will this work? #2 Can I connect the Powerflex 4 DSI port directly to DH-485, and ditch the 22-SCM-232? Thanks in Advance