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  1. Remote reset R08 PLC from HMI

    Hi , I would like to perform remote reset the R08 PLC from the HMI in order to reset the communication. Please let me know, if there is a way to reset the Modbus port as well. Thanks in advance !!!
  2. Hey everyone, I'm new to programming PLCs and I've run into a problem. I have a Micrologix 1400 Series B PLC, and for the past month, I've been using a free trial of RSLogix 500 Starter. But now, the trial ran out, and so I bought a license for "RSLogix Micro Starter". The problem is that when I downloaded my updated file to the PLC for the first time with micro starter, the PLC's outputs don't work anymore. I checked the PLC screen and the inputs from the HMI screen are getting recognized, but the inputs from the physical sensors are not. Also, none of the outputs are being activated on the PLC at all, which I can tell by looking at the I/O status on the PLC screen itself. I then uploaded a new test program, where you press a button and a light turns on, but that doesn't work either. I haven't changed any of the physical wiring, only thing I've changed is that I'm using RSLogix Micro Starter as opposed to RSLogix 500 Starter. I spoke to a Rockwell technician about this and he said that there shouldn't be any problem, as I haven't done anything wrong. So I now ask everyone on this forum if they could help me out a bit.
  3. I have an Allen Bradley 5069-L306ER CompactLogix 5380 Controller that I cannot connect to. I tried pinging the controller and I did not get a single reply. I went on RSLinx Classic and I can find it there. My coworks have no issues connecting to it. They use the same cables and adapters that I use.  What am I doing wrong. I can go to different PLCs in our plants and I have no issues connecting to them.
  4. Remote reset R08 PLC from HMI

    Hi , I would like to perform remote reset the R08 PLC from the HMI in order to reset the communication. Please let me know, if there is a way to reset the Modbus port as well. Thanks in advance !!!
  5. Hello everyone, I'm trying to import the I/O module configuration file (extension XHW), but this option is blocked in Control Expert. I'm trying to import an existing configuration file so that I don't have to reconfigure the I/O boards manually. Does anyone know how to enable these import and export options or is there another method to import the file? Thanks 
  6. I have this hardware configuration of an extension rack for a M580 PLC projet using EcoStruxure Control Expert I export the.XHW file by following the procedure below: https://www.se.com/uk/en/faqs/FAQ000256454/ And I am trying to rename the DD1602 card using the file, however, when I rename the card as a show in the next image (selected in green), and re-change the file to the .XHW extension, when I re-import it into Control Expert, I get an error saying: unknown fatal exception, even though the only change I've made is to the name of the card. I know I can rename IODDTs instances manually in Control Expert, but in fact I'm trying to automate the process of renaming IODDTs because I have a lot of IODDTs to rename, which is why I thought of using the XHW file. Does anyone have an idea of what I could do? Thanks in advance
  7. I am trying to establish a Modbus connection from a laptop to a Mitsubishi inverter (FR A-800 E series) (the manual for this connection can be found [here][1]) I am using pymodbus and I can establish a connection, but the problem comes when I try to read a register. I know I am connection because doing something like: from pymodbus.client import ModbusTcpClient client = ModbusTcpClient('192.168.15.10', 502) client.connect() results in a True response. Also, if I just print `client` it returns the details of the connection, which makes me confident the connection is properly establish. But, whenever I try to read a register (which I am confident exists, since it appears in the manual) : result=client.read_holding_registers(9,1,1) print(result) I would obtain: Modbus Error: [Input/Output] Modbus Error: [Invalid Message] No response received, expected at least 8 bytes (0 received) and if I try again, Modbus Error: [Input/Output] No Response received from the remote unit/unable to decode response. Does anyone have any idea? I have tried with a bunch of addresses for the registers, I have tried including not including the 1,1) part when reading the register and got no luck.     [1]: https://dl.mitsubishielectric.com/dl/fa/document/manual/inv/ib0600628eng/ib0600628engd.pdf)
  8. Hello, has anyone had success in creating a wedge with borders that change due to its assigned tags? Attempting to create a range on a gauge using wedge, but am unsure how to approach this considering it wouldn't be rotating the wedge around a point but rather changing the size of the wedge. 
  9. Hello! First time poster!I am trying to access a PDF file on the removeable SD on the back of the panelview (Storage Card2) and get an error using ActiveX Controls;"There was an error opening this document. Sharing Violation!"The HMI is a  2711P-RDT15C I have called Rockwell support, as well as used various articles from the RA DB and still nothing. Things I have tried: - Reading from various storage cards and USB devices - Reading from my documents - Various syntaxes:       "\Storage Card2\M1.pdf"       "Storage Card2\M1.pdf"       "Storage Card2/M1.pdf"       Many others as well w changes in slashes, spaces, etc - Power cycling between failed reads FoxItReader CAN open. The file CAN also be selected and opened by browsing the OS on the PV - both on the storage card and when moved into my documents. The current parameters for the ActiveX program launcher are: Program location: "foxitreader.exe" Program Parameters: "Storage Card2\M1.pdf" If anybody has any insight into this issue it would be greatly appreciated.
  10. Hi everyone, I have a question for you all, Is possible to configure CJ2M-CPU11 with tags trough network configurator to connect Control Logix PLC using EthernetIP? I did a configuration with CJ2M-CPU31 and Control Logix PLC with no problem, but now I need to communicate CJ2M-CPU11 with Control Logix PLC using EthernetIP. Some of you did this configuration between this two PLC before? Regards!
  11. Dear Forum, I am working on a set of "drivers" for some VFDs and wondering about you guys experience with it. The system layout is as following: FX5UC RS-485: MODBUS-RTU RS-485, lets say with 1x Mitsubishi F840, could be other drives (one drive per FX5UC) Ethernetport: Connected to GT2510, using Freqrol driver Another setup is for some other reasons not possible. I want to have one PLC program for different connected VFDs, scheduled VFDs at the moment are: Mitsubishi F-840, ABB ACS880, Toshiba L.V. VFD, Toshiba T-300MVi.   What I want to do: Read & Write status information - done. Read monitoring values - done. I want to setup some VFD parameters via the HMI. Send the parameter to the PLC and from the PLC to the VFD. The parameters are "basic VFD parameters", every VFD should have, such as: Torque boost, accel/decel time, min/max frequency, base voltage/frequency, etc. Of course these parameters are not simple Pr.0 to Pr. 125 but spread all over the place. I want to check for min. and max. limits inside the PLC before transmitting the data to the VFD. Knowing "basic parameters" will turn out quickly to "VFD specific parameters", I want to be prepared on the programming side. The APSRW for read/write parameters are called through the program and hand shakes with other APSRW calls.   What would be a good approach do to the above?  I rather invest more time into the PLC programming rather complicated HMI-Handling. Reading simple 125 words and the next 125 words, then writing 125word and again the next 125 words? Reading / writing individual parameters? Reading / writing 125 parameters at once? Any other approach for implementation?   Best regards, MarkusR  
  12. Dear Experts We have a machine with Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 PLC, Panel View C400 Request to share communicating software and cable details please  Regards
  13. Modbus PLC to PLC communication

    Has anyone done a Mitsubishi FX5U PLC Modbus interfacing with an Omron NX1P2 PLC? Trying to find that since no manuals exist on the Mitsubishi site as well as Omron. 
  14. Hi everyone! I am attempting to read EIP tags from an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix from an Omron NX1P2 using the Sysmac Studio function block "CIPUCMMRead." I have been successful in reading arrays and single variables no problem. However, when I want to read arrays from a structure in the Allen-Bradley PLC, I always get an error code in the CIPUCMMRead ErrorID of either 0400 or 1C00 for ErrorID and ErrorIDEx is FF00 2105 depending on what I enter in for Size on the function block (attaching screenshots with both error codes).   The errors show on multiple "read" function blocks at once but it only affects data coming out of the function block where I try to read in a BOOL array from a structure in the ControlLogix PLC. If I enter a UINT#1 for the Size, I get ErrorID 0400. If I enter UINT#2, 3, or 4, I get ErrorID 1C00 with ErrorIDEx being FF00 2105. I've been digging for a while and can't find that specific combo of codes, but it looks like it's a size issue. From what I can tell, the Size is in Bytes. So if I have 32 Bools it should be a Size of UINT#4 max, right? Any help would be greatly appreciated! The function block having issues is setup the exact same as the other two that read from the same structure; I even copied and pasted them from each other and just changed the FB name and the postfix in the SrcDat string (from MyBools to MyDints/MyReals). Here are the screenshot: 1. Allen-Bradley Structure 2. CIPUCMMRead Function Block with size 4 3. CIPUCMMRead Function Block with size 1
  15. Hello everyone,   I'm seeking recommendations for training programs or resources focused on building control panels. I have a basic understanding but want to enhance my skills in design, wiring, components, safety, and troubleshooting.   If you have attended any reputable hands-on training programs or know of online courses, I would greatly appreciate your suggestions. Any personal experiences or tips are also welcome.   Thank you for your assistance!   Best regards,
  16. PLC to PLC communication

    Hello everyone Does anybody knows how to estblish a communication between 2 Mitsubishi CPUS with modbus? THey are RCPU and FXCPU  
  17. Hi there! This is my first time using Rockwell automation software and I have some questions I can't answer. When I'm running the FactoryTalk runtime application with a simulated controller, I get disconnected from Logix Designer, so I can't online watch the program. If I try to simulate using 'Test Application' in FactoryTalk View Studio, it appears to communicate, but buttons don't make any effect when pressed.   Hope you can throw some light on it! Thanks in advance!  
  18. Hi I need to get data from a modbus rtu device to Omron PLC NJ501. I am using SCU32 or SCU42 as serial gateway. I have tried using sendcmd function, but I am having problrm with the DstNetAdr Here's my setup Cpu NJ501 1400 ID262 OD263 AD041 V1 EIP21 SCU32 My sendcmd parameter DstNetAdr.NetNo:=USINT#0 DstNetAdr.NodeNo:=USINT#4 DstNetAdr.UnitNo:=BYTE#16#84 senddata array 02 03 00 6A 00 02 E4 24 Anyone has any idea on how to do it?
  19. Hi there! I have an Allen-Bradley SCL05/04 PLC. It has an RS-232 port, a 3 DH+ connector and a circular port with programming pins. An NB-Omron HMI is connected to the RS-232 port. And of course I can only have the screen connected. Is there any possibility to connect through the PLC programming port to be able to follow the program online?   Here is atached photos of the PLC: https://imgur.com/a/PEPI4Wl      
  20. Hi from Colorado, Panel Builders @ MRPLC~ I bought a custom 508A assembly from a UL shop (277/480v 3 phase). The prototype didn't work out very well so I'm revising the design for next time. Before I present my "red line" revisions to the fabricator, could someone advise if I'm OK to simplify part of the work in a particular way? I just need to make sure my simplification doesn't run afoul of the 508A standard. My clients requested that a ten watt 120vAC amber LED (distant from the 508A cabinet) should light up whenever the 3 phase bus is energized. The panel fabricator provided an SSR solid state relay to close whenever 277v shows up across the "input" terminals & they fused the 277v hot for the input so that's all good. The "output" terminal is "single pole normally open", rated for 10 amps. The power that I'm sending in from outside the cabinet is from a small UPS system where the inverter is rated for 250VA's--so it can't deliver more than two amps @ 120vAC.  It seems to me that I don't need the series fuse that the shop provided to protect the 10 amp rating on the SSR--since my input power is already current limited. It also seems that I don't need to bring the associated single phase neutral wire into the 508A cabinet at all--since the neutral is never switched & it's doing nothing inside the 3 ph. assembly. If I revise the drawings along these lines, I'll eliminate two terminal blocks, a cc fuse/fuse holder & some wire...and this part of the assembly will be simpler & more intuitive.  Basically, I want to treat the SSR like a switch leg for the light, running only a 120v hot wire to & from the SSR output terminals. I don't want to revise the drawings, however, unless I'm sure the fabricator won't have to change them back to comply with UL 508A. I don't own the UL "standard" document & I don't know the peculiarities...but I'm sure some of the forum members do.  Should I add signage to explain that the 120v hot must be current limited or OCPD protected before it enters the 3 phase cabinet? Thanks in advance for any coaching or suggestions.      
  21. Discrepancy TCP modbus reading

    Hello, i have a curios problem in a modbus tcp reading from a client.  The HC900's answer for the variable 20 (holding register 6375) is clear in the Hybrid Control Designer (the variabile is a simple counter of flow gas counter). The ammount of value is incremented every pulse from a digital input.  But when i send the request from a client modbus, the value's variable is different (completely). For example the value is frozen from this morning, probably when the machine started up.     The others value read directly from  analog inputs are correct. Only this value elaborate from some blocks show this problem. I can't understand the cpu's logic for elaboration the exchange area memory modbus.   Best regards, Ennio .
  22. Hello there, I am new to the forum and had a question regarding a setting in Sysmac Studio.   In the Basic Settings for my NJ301 there is a setting on this particular line that is set differently than the other lines I have worked on. This setting is called "System service execution time ratio". On all the other lines I have worked on it was set to 10%, on this line it's 25%. This line also seems to have the most issues with controller performance out of all the lines I have worked on despite having less complexity. I was wondering if anyone knew what this setting actually does and if it should be changed.   Thank you.  
  23. QJ71E71-100 MODBUS TCP

    Hi, This is Kaviraj. I am using Q06udv cpu + 3 ethernet cards ( 1 eth card for kepware connect , other two cards for modbus tcp connecting 16 GOC43 devices through predefine protocol). I am getting the data to PLC but facing below issue.  Problem-01 (major) in 2nd and 3rd card i am facing X19 (Initial normal completion signal) bit OFF after some time randomly like 1 or 2 hours later. Problem-02 Connection ports are closing regularly like  1.5 sec to 2sec after port open status. so i am managing by executing port open instruction instantly after 200ms of port close status. Need help, pls support.     
  24.   Replacing dead powerflex 700 with 753 talking via ethernet. Any good instructions on how to update the file from 700 to 753 on rslogix 5000?                                    
  25. I am currently trying to connect my OMRON NX1P2 1040DT1 (Using CIF-105) to my Unitronics V570 PLC, With my OMRON PLC as Master. It seems as if Unitonics Rs485 only wants a six-wire connection type but my OMRON PLC wants a 2-wire or 4-wire connection, Wondering if anyone has a solution to my problem and can assist me.