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FX1s is not expandable, analog cards sit as external modules on the right hand side of the PLC, for FX1N and FX2N

Gravitar, I have no problem with you linking to my site, as you say, it may even get me some more business!! Cheers

Attached is the document which is on the product CD WhatsNew_610.PDF

The mistake I believe you are making is that your X1 is a normally closed switch (I assume a stop button) the device in the program is a negated contact. Thus it will be true when the input is 0 (switch pressed) From the looks of it, if you hold the stop button in and press the start then it will work? Change the ]\[ to a ] [ for the X1 Do not confise a negated contact in the PLC with a normally closed contact in the outside world, they are different!

Like it or loathe it, there are probably more reasons for using IEC than there are for not using it. Once you are over the initial shock of the software, i.e. all the languages available and ways of structuring your code and all the annoying little features etc.. you will soon realise the benefits. The main benefits I get reward from are: Re-usability of code i.e. function block development - this can save hours in itself Data unit types Label programming - not having to have a list of M's and D's that you've used! Structuring the code in seperate POU's rather than longer ladder files. There are plenty more but won't go on any further.... Some people still prefer to use Medoc over GX Developer, and that's fine.....

By suffixing most of the Mitsubishi instructions with a "P" makes the instruction active for one scan on the rising pulse, the instruction is only active again when the rung goes from false to true. example MOV would become MOVP INC would become INCP + (add) would become +P etc etc

Example code attached.... GX_Developer_ACPU_Clock_Data.pdf

If I am understanding you correctly, you want to use the HMI as the transfer medium between your PC and PLC. In short the answer is yes you can but there are limitations: What you are doing is using the "transparent mode" feature resident most of the Beijers HMI range, however, it must be enabled in the terminal before you can use it, this is found in the "peripherals" part of the application for the HMI. Secondly, the communication parameters of the devices must match (baud, parity etc) i.e. PLC, "transparent mode" and medoc/gx developer must match. You must use the correct cable from the RS 232 port on the terminal to the PC, this is important as there are shorting links on one end (drawing attached) Thirdly, if you are using GX developer, there is a tick box marked "MAC/MTA transparent mode) in the transfers setup dialog. To be honest, its much easier to buy a SC-09 cable than transport a HMI around! cab_5_hmi.pdf

Yes - I do believe that "This guy is a scammer" What gets me the most is that he's not even bothered to change any words from my original text in his "advert". Lazy sod has just copied & pasted. Anyway, I've sent an email to ebay to ask advice of their copyright dept, I will let you know how it turns out! Maybe they could restore my faith in human nature eh?

I have attached a sample file which I use for demo purposes, it has various examples of different types of instructions, one of which is the GSV command for wallclock time etc. It should show you how it all fits together LGX5000.L5K

Firstly, an A1SX41 module is a 32 point DC sink INPUT module, not an output module Where you are turning on the output Y0A0 in the code, this does not correspond with your module configuration. The first card in the rack occupies 32 points and thus the addresses X00 thru X1F Your next card occupies the addressed XY20 thru XY3f In your to and from instructions, you are accessing the module at head address 1 (H1), there is no H1 in this layout, for the comms card it will be H2

This may help http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopic...5&hl=wall+clock just remember to use an array of dints not just one dint! regards

Has anyone used the USB / PPI Multi-Master Cable? Part # 6ES7 901-3DB30-0XA0 The unit came with no manual / paperwork, my PC recognises the unit, but I expected it to be available as a com port, but no. The Set PG/PC interface only lists my existing serial port, but nothing to do with the USB. Am I missing something important? I can not find any info on the Siemens website either. Any info would be helpful Frustrated regards

Manual attached s_Manual_HW__ib0800140e.pdf

Q25H is the top of the range, 252k of steps, plenty of space to fill. I've used most in the Q range from the 00j to the 25h, not had a problem with any of them. I think that they've probably got most of the features that you would need in a processor pretty well covered for the price.

Cheers Rodney, very good of you I owe you one!

I got in touch with Pantek regarding this software, the only way they can help is to sell me the software for £600! So, I am still on the lookout for some kind soul who will read this program for me, else I will have to rewrite it! If anyone has the capabilities, the code is attached Cheers DRUMMOD.zip

Info for special relays is in the attached manual A_Series_special_relays.pdf

I have posted the Beijers manual in the download section, it should answer your questions.. Downloads As for your query ref text entry, this is from the help: Text Not applicable for E50. Object to handle ASCII strings. It is possible to present texts stored in the controller system’s data register. The texts should be IBM extended ASCII format. The texts can be changed during run mode from the terminal by opening and closing the input field with [ENTER] (not applicable for E100). If SW is indicated in the command line in System signals, the text is converted from 8 bit IBM extended ASCII to Swedish 7 bit ASCII. Parameter Description Analog signal The register where the text for the first position is stored. Positions Each register contains two characters (assumes two positions). The default setting is 8 positions, which corresponds to four registers.

File Name: Beijer E-Terminals Manual File Submitter: navillusi File Submitted: 18 Mar 2005 File Category: Manuals, Tutorials Programming manual for E-series HMI's (not inc E900/E910t) Click here to download this file

The attached pict may help, the datetimeHMI tag is an array of 7 [0..6] DINTS which are continually updated by the HMI, the PLC clock is then set at midnight, such that the PLC and HMI times are synchronised.

That all looks ok, but your DateTime.year is a single DINT tag rather than an array. The wallclock time needs an array of 7 i.e. GSV WALLCLOCKTIME ? DateTime time[0] where time is an array[0..6] of DINT

By the sounds of it, you have ordered the correct equipment What concerns me is the price you paid The LIST price for GX Developer FX (including SC-09 cable) is £299 (or £199 if you exclude the cable) That is, not including any discount.... I hope that for £600 you were able to buy two! Oh, and as for the GX Developer FX, it will only program FX plc's, not any old F1/F2's or A series or Q series If you need any training let me know!

The Beijer terminals have a built in server/client feature The HMI which is connected to the PLC will act as the server, connect the other HMI to the server (easiest on ethernet). The software will also modify your server's displays/alarms etc with the new "client" tags so you don't have to write the clients application from scratch. The help files within E-Designer will tell you more about this