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Siemens web site offer a lot of example in application and tools tab: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csinfo&aktprim=4&siteid=cseus〈=en&wttree=cs&basisview=4000003&siteid=cseus&foldersopen0=-227-226-175-174-173-251-&viewLevel=6&viewreg=WW&nodeid0=4000024&groupid=4000003&groupid=4000003&extranet=standard

if the fault appen during the week-end, diagnostic buffer maybe full and you'll not able to get any info about the error. As example, a simple power down and power up may lead to 40 event in the diagnostic buffer ( profinet station loss, profinet station return) if you have 20 profinet IO. use TEMP data in OB121 to write info about error in memory ( you could create a DB for fault). Then you'll be able to get the info, even if you are on vacation because your DB keep it until you delete it.

You may use temp data to get where and why the error occur. This is the better way the retreive data from error. Help file you'll give you more info.

Did anyone try the user web page in M1400? I would like to explore this feature to allow operator to get data without HMI or for maintenance people cell phone (and wifi network for sure). I know this feature cannot replace a whole HMI but for simple application (i.e. read a counter) it's may a good free option. I know Siemens S7-1200 have similar feature so I start thinking this feature will grow up and it will be use a lot in few years. I'm quite new in web page programming. Manual says the code must be pure HMTL, which software do you use for do that (eclipse, dreamweaver,...) For info, look at page 35 of this file: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1766-um002_-en-p.pdf

For your question about Win 7 you'll need at least version 8.40.00 and RSlink 2.57 Official Support Windows 7 (64-bit) RSLogix 5000 v19.00 and greaterRSLogix 500 v8.40.00RSLogix 5 v8.00RSLinx Classic v2.57or greater

Ethernet, if available will be the best choice ever. However you can use PC adapter from your local siemens distributor. http://cache.automation.siemens.com/dnl/jA/jA1NTkwNwAA_16983464_HB/PC_Adapter_USB_e.pdf Also you'll find a cheaper one at http://www.ind-concepts.com/Siemens_PLC_Programming_Cables.htm seller offer a good support and all cable I bought work fine.

The FM350 count without missing any pulse. Your plc read request the count to the FM350 card and then the card return the count, like a snapshot. The plc scan time can affect the response time, i.e. if you turn the saft at 10 turn per second, you got 10240 pulse per second. If the plc scan is 5msec you can lose 51 pulse between each count reading (0.005sec * 10240). This is why the error is greather when you increase the speed. For get a quick response, you may use the output on the FM350 itself, these output are not affected by the scan time of your plc.

I got similar issue with S7-400. When the power goes off, CPU stay alive more longer than ET200S. So your plc catch the value 0 before go to off state. I solve my problem by using an input tied to +24V in the ET200S rack. When the input is ON, I transfert counter value. Now when ET200S lose power, you catch only the good counter value. Good luck

Hi all, need your help on this. I have Yaskawa servo motor (200V) I would like to control with Ultra5000 drive. Manual says the output is 120 or 230 Vac, can I limit output to 200V for be able to run this motor? Thanks

You may look into the event viewer (in control panel) of the host computer. I had similar issue and it was a defective hard drive.

I'm not 100% sure but I think explicit is not critical e.g. almost all hmi, micrologix mgs instruction and implicit is critical e.g. remote io, produced tag (logix only).

Like plcmentor say, use a periodic task. It is the best way to do this type of counter. Set the period to the min resolution you need. In the task you just have to add value to maake it work: Eg period is 0.1sec HundredSecondTag + 1 if hundredsecondtag =10 then second + 1 If second = 60 then minute + 1 And so on...

If you prefer to write your own driver and discard opc, you will found how to in this link: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/enabled/guides.html

I second Ken. I tried Virtualbox (free software) first and now I use VmWare workstation. VMWare is the best virtualisation software and now rockwell support it with AB product. I have one VM for each brand: ab, siemens, automation direct, omron and so on.

If you connect your Siemens on ethernet network this post may help you: http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopic=22205&st=0&p=106922&fromsearch=1entry106922 At post number 4 I left a link to Siemens web site who give you a application example.

Dears expert, I try to build a network with 2 IM151-3 HF and on CPU315. I have v11 SP2. I'm currently not able to see my IM151-3 and assign it a IP adress to it. I went into Online & Diagnosctics -> Functions -> Assign IP adress and then and clic on Accessible devices button. After few seconds, I got No accessible device found in selected network message. I clic on small icon at the left of PG/PC interface combobox, set the correct subnet and check LLDP box in configurations -> LLDP. All component are connected to a router (Cisco 3200). I tried to connected my laptop directly on the IM151-3 itself. Everything work at the first try. I saw my device with MAC, assign a IP and then I assigned a name to it and my comms setup was completed. But in the field, I need to be able to do it without connect my laptop on the IM151-3. It is possible to do this connected to the router, did I miss something? Sans titre.bmp

I dig into my network and I narrow my research. Everything work if I have a wire connection and no MAC is found if I use wireless connection. With wireless I can go online, download/upload, monitor and so on. I trace the network with WireShark and I didn't receive PN-DCP response when I'm connected on wireless network. My router is a Cisco E3200, I didn't found special filter and I still don't understand why it doesn't work with wireless. I wish some expert will have a cue for me. thanks

You could create your own function with 2 in (db # and lenghttoscan ) and one in/out ((start adress pointer). Use pointer as start adresse make a loop to find out first int. You'll be able to write value.

Design station seem to be unable to validate screen. Look at the ra knowledge base tech note 450640 http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/450640/kw/validate%20panelview%20component/related/1

Someone stolen my laptop few year ago. I called Siemens with the licence certificate on hand and they have reactivated my licence with author. Call Siemens tech support. I don't think you'll found someone here who want to copy their licence.

I never see that. I alway get those button for validate screen or application. Are you in Screen tab? Can you post a screen shot?

I already post a reply to this program. Look at post 26

I didn't use a software, I just wrote panelview Ip adress in internet explorer. Then clic on edit pb, PanelView explorer windows appear, you'll see validate icon in Screens tabs.

ok I did my homework and now I can offer to you ver3 who contain latch/unlatch thru one pushbutton and value is retain thru power cycle. Mhowasso, note that previous version work but they lose status of memory bit on power cycle. This is mean if axis is lock, it will be unlock on power up. I'm sure sure one of those version will fit to your application. I did a mistake (who can say he never make one) about power up and I'm sorry for that. For me, the best way is a simple way, without too many unclear rung and also....with comment! I prefer ver2 if you don't care about power up, if retentive is needed use ver 3 ONE BUTTON LATCH UNLATCH 3 version.RSS

It's didn't work because if B3:0/0 is off, logic will set it [XIO B3:0/0 OTL B3:0/0] then the program reach the branch [XIC B3:0/0 OTU B3:0/0] and reset B3:0/0. Double clic on the rung number to see how the program is scanned: XIC B3:0/1 ONS B3:0/2 BST XIO B3:0/0 OTL B3:0/0 NXB XIC B3:0/0 OTU B3:0/0 BND