Theo V

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  1. FX program for rewinding machine

    Hi RichardH,   Just a warning: Take also in account that if you write a new program your self also the responsebility has become yours! If someone gets hurt, loose a finger or even dies due a problem in your software you might face a lot of juridical issues. Just be carefull with these type of actions. In this case I would advise to look for the manufacturer to solve this problem. A paper cutter can turn out to be a dangerous piece of equipment.   Best regards, Theo V.
  2. FX3S ERR light flashing

    Hi Crossbow,   I think in Europe we are more Lucky than the US. After registration updates are for free, upgrades (new software) you have to buy.   Best regards, Theo V.
  3. FX3S ERR light flashing

    Hi Simon, PLC change should be possible in GXWorks2 see attached picture. I've checked it in version 1.501X on my old desktop. In Europe there is al ready a newer version available. (V 1.535H) If your version is outdated I advise you to visit the Mitsubishi portal to register your software. You will receive automatically e-mail notification messages if there is a newer version available for your serialnr. and get a free update. Best regards, Theo V.
  4. Al232 CAB cable

    Dear Saleem, Attached the hardware manual for the AL232 cable. I don't think it is possible to make yourself. I think there is some electronics inside the part that goes inside the Alpha programming port. (See SUB-D 9-pin lay-out in figure 5 in the manual)   Best regards, Theo V. AL232 cable hardware manual.pdf
  5. E300 led marking/titles

    Just a little hint. When I print from the E-Designer software I always use an old transparent overhead projector foil sheet instead of a white paper. It gives a very professional look if you cut it and slide it behind the cover of your E-Terminal. Beware NOT to use an inkjet printer but a laserprinter! The ink doesn't dry on the foil sheets and mess up your panel. Best regards, Theo V.
  6. Lock numerical input in GT Designer3

    Hi Davka, I do this in a different way. The input of the operator is placed into a D-word at the GOT. This D-Word is moved by a MOV instruction to a register where the PLC is getting the information from. (this D-Word is made not visual in the GOT) The MOV instruction is activated with the 'start process' button so the operator can set input at the screen during the running process but the PLC takes only the information from the D word where this was moved to unless you press the start button again. In your PLC code you can also have a lock that the MOV instruction will only be activated if the start button is pressed and the process was stoped to have extra security.   Best regards, Theo V.
  7. Hi Anvesh, You are welcome. I always like to help and hopefully others help me in the same way too. Great to hear that it is working now! Best regards, Theo V.
  8. Hi Anvesh, It took some time to check the cable connections due a busy week at the office but I found a diagram of a serial cable, see attachment. The difference between your connections is in the bridge for DTR and DSR+CTS. It is worth a try. Best regards, Theo V.  
  9. Hello Anvesh, I checked out the E-designer file and found out that your printer settings of the HMI COM2 are set to: Even/7 bit/1 stopbit. (see attached screenshots from your application) In your earlier post the printerport was set to None/8 bit/1 stopbit. Please check your setting again, it must be the same as your printer. Also your printer must support ASCII. There are a few HP-printers mentioned as an example in the manual which are compattible with the HMI. In the help files of E-designer there is a chapter about printing from the HMI. In the print command of the block properties in your application there is a print command (Text block 2-M1000) however there is no completion command signal. I'm not sure if this affect the operation of the printer. I've done a lot of E1022 and 1032 HMI panels but never did a printer set up like you made so I hope that the COM2 settings do the trick to solve your problem because this is the limit of my knowledge about this subject. Maybe anyone else in this forum can help you any further if your problem remains.   Best regards, Theo V.  
  10. Hi Anvesh,   Did you change the HMI from a E100 to E1000 series recently? The RS232 port pin-setting is different, pin 2 and pin 3 are reversed in E1000 series if you are using a CAB30 programming cable at this same COM port. I also wonder if the printer ever had worked before and now it's not function anymore or just the first setup.  Could you answer these questions first and if possible can you upload your E-Designer file?   Best regards, Theo V.  
  11. Hi Anvesh, Do you want to print out (parts of) the application software that you wrote or are you printing directly from the HMI to a serial printer? If possible, post your E-Designer code or screenshot of the textblock to have a look at it. Did the printing worked before or not? If not, did you set the printer parameters at the Peripheral Configuration? Take a look in the tree at the left side in E-Designer and open the folder 'Peripheral Cofiguration' to see if the printer is in the unused functions or is set up. Click right mouse button to edit the printer properties /drag and drop the printer to an unused serial port (COM1 or COM2).   I hope this helps you out to start solving the problem.   Best regards, Theo V.  
  12. Hi Vivek, You could use retentive markers, D-words and timers/counters to keep the state of your proces in the memory. See te hardware manual for the exact details. As an example: the retentive range of Markers start at M384. Best regards, Theo V.
  13. File Name: A1 series harware manual File Submitter: Theo V File Submitted: 03 Dec 2015 File Category: Manuals, Tutorials Hardware manual A-series PLC including troubleshooting guides (chapter 10/page 104) Click here to download this file
  14. how to count number of ON bit in a word?

    Hi Simonongsk, In the dowload section under manuals tutorials I've uploaded the FX3 programming manual. Chapter 12.4 Page 339 tells you more about the SUM instruction. I hope this helps you out. Best regards, Theo V.
  15. Programming FX2n-EX

    Hi Franz,   As an additional remark on the reply of Kraykov: Remember that the input numbers are the next octal numbers. Example: If your FX2N base unit ends with X27 your expansion starts with X30---X37 and so on if you have a 8 input extentionblock. For output extension EY it is the same. As Kraykov stated, you don't need to configure the expansion module. It is just there if you connect the cable to the base module of the FX2N. (switch power to the base unit off is recommended) Best regards, Theo V.
  16. Nervous Switching from AB to Mitubishi

    Hi Steris34, I've used several brands in my carreer and I can tell you I've never had a more reliable brand than Mitsubishi. Excellent harware, very cost-effective and available around the world. I wonder why you need stuctured texts etc. if your programming is straight forward without any special functions. Stay with the KISS (Keep It Super Simple) principle and just use ladder logic that everybody understands. Don't be nervous and welcome to the Mitsubishi world. If you run into problems mr. PLC is here to help you! Best regards, Theo V.
  17. fx2n-48mr problem

    Hi Hatemmorsy, In the attachment you will find the hardware manual of the FX2N PLC. See page 96/126 in chapter 7 (diagnostics) and more specific 7.2.3 for the problem that you have with the PROG.E LED flashing. I hope this is clear enough to solve your problems and have the fountain running again.   Best regards, Theo V. FX2N.pdf
  18. FX3GE - Analog configuration

    Hi Jim, In the section 'Downloads' under tutorials I've placed a harware manual of type FX3GE model. See page 12/12 of this manual to find the D-words that need to be used with the on-board analogue in-outputs. (FX3GE hardwaremanual (English) Rev. F_April 2015) Attached below a workshop that gives you some examples about configure the ananolgue signals. It is in Dutch however the screenshots and ladder logic speaks for it self. Good luck and welcome to the Mitsubishi world.   Theo V. FX3GE Hands-On Workshop GX-Works2 Analoog Part-Ladder en Struct GOT1455.pdf
  19. File Name: FX3 programming manual File Submitter: Theo V File Submitted: 26 Nov 2015 File Category: Manuals, Tutorials FX3G-FX3U-FX3UC_programming manual.pdf Click here to download this file
  20. Remote Access For 2 FX3G

    Hi Chuckyegg,   Interesting question! I think that you have to check the portforwarding in your router. In the NAT settings you can forward an external request to an IP number of the PLC with the same portnumber. It could be a problem if you change the port 5556 to an other number like 5557 because I know that in the FX3GE the port 5556 is a dedicated portnumber. I don't know if the type that you mentioned FX3G is the same as FX3GE. The GE type is limited in his features compared to a FX3U model. Just try and find out if you connect two PLC's to the router witch each an independent IP and one with port 5556 and second 5557 or 5551.   Best regards, Theo V.
  21. fx3ge & got hmi 1455 ehternet communication

    Dear Sonu, Last week I posted a manual that tells all about your question. Please search this forum for the topic:    FX3GE remote access And scroll down to find a pdf file with a workshop with screenshots that leads you trough the set-up of the communication and other features of the FX3GE. Best regards, Theo V.
  22. FX3GE remote access

    Hi Lambir,   Thats great!  I like it when we can help each other in this forum. I also watch a lot of topics to learn from other members.   Best regards, Theo V.
  23. FX3GE remote access

    Hi Lambir, It should work. The router adress is this from a switch in the network or do you connect directly from the laptop to the PLC? I've done this webserver connection before during a FX3GE/GOT1400 training from the Mitsubishi distributor in NL with succes so it have to work one way or an other. I have one FX3GE-24 in a test enviroment at my workbench at the moment so I want to make a set up to test this. Hopefully I have some time this friday to check it out. (To be continued...) Never the less anyone else may give input as well. Attached  file is a FX3GE-GOT 1455 workshop in Dutch however the screenshots are in English and give a good example of the settings of the Ethernetports etc.   Best regards, Theo V.   FX3GE Hands-On Workshop GX-Works2 Analoog Part-Ladder en Struct GOT1455.pdf
  24. FX3GE remote access

    By the way Steve,   If you are accessing the FX3GE trough a local PC in the same network there is also a built-in webserver. Just type te PLC IP number in your Internet browser. Best regards, Theo V.
  25. FX3GE remote access

    Hi Steve,   The 255.255.255.0 is the same for both client and PLC. It is the subnetmask not the IP adres. Remember that you have to configure a gateway if you want to connect outside your network (building) trough the internet. To make it easy on youself use a secure remote acces router. Google 'eWon cosy 141' or 'Talk to M' for more information. There is a videoclip that tells you all you need to know even without network knowledge. http://ewon.biz/ewon-product/cosy-141 Best regards, Theo V.