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Hello once again, before I'll dive into mitsu manuals, does anyone of you know if there is some special relay signaling that PLC (FX3GE) have lost communication via MC protocol? Thank you in advance
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Hi.. someone please help me.. i'm working in omron CS1H-H CPU67 PLC. My struggle is I/O in one particular rung is not getting updated. Note: the rung is consist of a P_On flag followed by a FB ; all I/O to the FB were correctly assigned. but the inputs inside the FB instance are not getting updated so that the output not updated. can anyone please help me....???? sorry for my poor english... thanks in advance.
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I need to run 4 exactly same devices with 4 different controllers. The logic for them would be exactly the same but the IPs and controller names would be different. Is there a way to do it using 1 project file? Basically whenever download is done the logic would be downloaded but the controller name/IP would be left unchanged. They will be connected to the same network so the IPs must be different. I am using 1769-L32E for these and all racks are set up exactly the same. Any ideas?
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I have a CJ1M-CPU13. It will be used for a prototype and later if successful, a better PLC fit will be employed. This system does not have the ability to drive pulses for servo control. However, will this system relay a digital signal at ~1kHz? I also need the PLC to count the pulses, reset at 1000 and start again continuously and never miss an input pulse. I see that the published transactions give <15 microsecond decision times. I would think it would be no issue. Thank you.
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PLC programming for two heaters, TCK, s/s relays
AligatorAmy posted a topic in General Topics - The Lounge
Hi, I would like to provide the PLC control for a scenario where the temperature in a machine, heated by the two electric heaters, is controlled with use of 1 TCK and 2 s/s relays. Please see draft “plc4” sent attach. The TCK is fixed to the machine and is not in a physical contact with the heaters. Nominal temperature of machine is 200degC. The machine temperature tolerance is +/-2degC. This means that the heaters should be turned on when machine T drops to 198degC and turned off when T reaches 202degC. For this moment I have created the start PLC diagram outlined on draft “PLC4”. I am still learning PLC. Therefore, I would be very grateful for your opinion whether the PLC diagram shown on picture “PLC4”, in terms of the tools used (direct contact, direct coil, etc.) and their layout, is of proper design. I know that there is much more work needed to complete this task (e.g. set up of the variables, etc.). I am using Unilogic software. Please help. Regards -
"Ladder Logic" internal contact set-up
MikeOrsini87 posted a topic in Modicon / Telemecanique / Schneider Electric
Hi Everyone, I'm working on my first PLC program and I have gotten my hands on some ladder logic I'm trying to duplicate. I'm using SoMachine 4.1 and have started a new Ladder Logic diagram POU. I'm curious on how do I create internal contacts. EXAMPLE: 24v--------l START BUTTON l----------------( COIL A)----- --------------l COIL A CONTACT 1; attached to a real output, solenoid valvel-------------l COIL A INTERNAL CONTACT TO CLOSE l---------------- Are there standards for numbering and labeling? I'm seeing L and U inside coil contacts. Does this have an underlying meaning according to standard? Is there a RTO function inside SoMachine 4.1 -
Ladder Logic socket communication
Br4zzor posted a topic in Modicon / Telemecanique / Schneider Electric
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie in the ladder logic programming languages. For my thesis project I've to develop a scenario but I'm stuck with the creation of a socket connection from the Modicon M340 PLC to a server for transfer continuous data given from sensors or similar. Does anyone have a sample program that could have such a functionality so that I can change it based on my needs? Thanks in advice for any further reply! -
Hello, I am currently working on programming my first sortation system. Attached is a blue print of the in feed conveyors and their loadout lines. As boxes merge together they will be scanned by the barcode scanner. From there we will be told which lane each box must go down, from the WCS. My question is, without encoders, what would be the best way to control this system? Counting the packages as they pass through the photoeye? Or setting timers? Thanks, James Sorting Conveyor Layout.pdf
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CAN SOMEONE PLEASE SUGGEST ME ONE OF THE BEST ONLINE LADDER LOGIC SIMULATOR OR SIMULATOR SOFTWARE FOR PRACTICING AND DEVELOPING LADDER LOGIC SKILLS.??
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Hi All, We have an old machine using a Mitsubishi Fxo-30MR/ES and I will be replacing the PLC with a FX3S-30MR/ES. This old machine would power some led's on a panel mounted PCB using the PLC outputs. The 24V from the PLC output would go to the PCB board where a resistor would drop the voltage for the LED. This PCB is damaged I would like to avoid getting a new PCB made and instead power some panel mounted LED rated for 24V directly form the PLC output. I guess these panel mounted LED have a built-in resistor. Power consumption for the LEDs are 20mA at 24V volts. The 24V power supply has plenty of capacity for this. Are there any issues with doing this? I have attached the spec sheet for the panel mounted LED (I will be using the 24V versions). Panel Mounted LED.pdf
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how to make looping in ladder logic? but i want to make the data +1 each time until 3 and return back to 0 after reaching 3.
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Hi all, I would like to monitor the status of my alarm word (MW100) and if any bit turns from 0 to 1 then an alarm signal should be generated, am new to siemens plc and am having a tough time accomplishing this easily. In omrom CX programmer its quite easy to do. Could anyone help me on this using ladder logic, all help will be deeply appreciated. Regards, Ablex PS: I'm using Step 7 V5.5
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Hi guys, I'm in the middle of a little university project, I'm attempting to implement a control system purely based on artificial intelligence. A neural network will be used to map the characteristics of a power plant. A fuzzy logic controller will be used instead of the conventional PID and finally a genetic algorithm will be used to tune the controller while the system is online. This is all simulated of course. Each of those AI's will be developed in Matlab. Only problem with that is, is it outputs the code in C or C++ (From memory). I would have to convert this to structured text (Based on Pascal). So to circumvent this problem I thought I would just directly interface matlab to the PLC (Schneiders M340). My idea being, all the calculations are done in matlab which are then sent back to the PLC. However this presents me with a new problem of how I would be able to interface matlab to the PLC. If anyone has experience with this sort of connectivity, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Luchek
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Which type of electrical panel is most reliable, give some idea about that ..?
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Hi, I am using syswin and i am doing an exercise on saving and moving data. My challenge is am monitoring temperature from a sensor and the range is -20'C to 100'C from the 4-20mA sensor, after conversion and testing for positive and negative the values are stored in D205. (I have done the conversion and testing for positive and negative values only assigning of bit 15 in D205 is left) The simple program has to turn on Bit 15 if the value is supposed to be negative. 1000 0000 0000 0001, a simple approach to telling us this is -1’C. 0000 0000 0000 0001, is telling us this is 1’C. Bit 15 is going to be our Sign Flag, so we have to ensure that if the temperature is positive then Bit 15 = 0, how can we do this make Bit 15 of D205 = 0? If the temperature is negative then Bit 15 = 1, how can we do this make Bit 15 of D205 = 1? How can i turn on this bit inside a data word? for negative i thought i could just add #8000 to the values after conversion then storing in D205 but for positive values how do i ensure that bit 15 is 0? How could you approach this? Am a bit stuck, all thoughts and ideas are much appreciated if possible you could add a snapshot from syswin or cx-programmer. I have attached the WTANK.SWP file which can be opened in syswin or cx-programmer. Look in block Main 8 Temp Buffer, Network 3 Convert to 'C WTANK.SWP
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There are a lot of instructions in function block that are missing the enable input that is present when programming in ladder logic, such as ADD or MOV. It seems to be very limiting. The only way around it that I know of is to write your own function block in ladder logic or statement list and use that. I seems rather limiting of a language if it relies on other languages for it to be usable. Does anyone know why the enable bit was left out in many function blocks when it is so useful in ladder logic? Pat
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Hello, I have a remote io cabinet with a rack of Siemens ET200isp. This was chosen because the almost all of the equipment connected to it comes from the hazardous area and is Ex ia. This presents me with a problem because I have two pumps that I need to turn on and off with this rack, and I cannot drive a contactor with intrinsically safe io for 2 reasons: 1. The power output is too low to pull in a contactor 2. There would be no barrier to separate the intrinsically safe wiring from the 'safe area' wiring containing the 3 phase for the motors. Output card is a 4 F-DO Ex 17.4V/40mA (6ES7138-7FD00-0AB0) My original plan was to use a Pepper and Fuchs KFD2-SR2_Ex2.W on the output of the Siemens DO card to provide a safe area dry contact that I can use to power my contactor. This did not work however as the KFD2-SR2 is not designed to be connected to an active current source, so both the IO card and the barrier were trying to power eachother and switching was not possible. I can get it to work if i power a standard 24v relay from the DO card, however this does not solve the problem of properly isolating the hazardous area wiring from the safe area wiring as a relay is not an intrinsically safe barrier. I can put a zener barrier in line with the coil of the relay however this cuts the power down too much and the relay contacts do not reliably pull in. I'm asking if anyone has any ideas, we are beyond the point where installing a new IO rack that is non-ia is an option, it would require a whole new cable run for the profibus. Is there such a thing as a relay that can be powered by the intrinsically safe output? I hope that is enough detail, please feel free to ask if more info is required. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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I was hoping to get feed back on my website. The site is for beginner PLC programers. The tutorials start right from the beginning with describing what a PLC is and then teaches basic instructions. Please take a look and tell me what you think, I would love the feedback. thank you ladiesandtech.com 1. What is a PLC Part1 https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/03/watch-whatisaplc1st-on-youtube/ 2. What is a PLC Part2 https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/09/watch-what-is-a-plc-part-2-on-youtube/ 3. What is a PLC Part3 https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/15/watch-plc-programming-tutorial-for-beginners-part-3-on-youtube/ 4. What is the Binary Numbering System https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/04/01/watch-what-is-binary-numbering-system-and-how-to-convert-to-decimal-on-youtube/ 5. Relay Logic Intro https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/04/start-stop-motor-circuit/ 6. Relay Logic Intro Start/Stop with a seal https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/04/watch-stop-start-relay-control-circuit-on-youtube/ 7. Relay Logic to Ladder Logic https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/04/watch-relaystopstarttoladderlogic-on-youtube/ 8. RSlogix Communication Driver and Configuration Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/01/14/watch-allan-bradley-comms-set-up-on-youtube/ 9. Micrologix500 Communication Set Up Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/01/14/watch-allan-bradley-comms-set-up-on-youtube/ 10. Timing Relay Lecture https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/11/watch-timing-relay-on-youtube/ 11. RSlogix500 Timer On TON Instruction Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/14/watch-plc-rslogix500-timer-on-delay-ton-instruction-tutorial-on-youtube/ 12. RSlogix500 Timer Off TOF Instruction Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/16/watch-rslogix500-ladder-logic-timer-off-delay-tof-instruction-tutorial-on-youtube/ 13. RSLogix500 Retentive Timer RTO Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/19/watch-rslogix-ladder-logic-retentive-timer-on-rto-tutorial-on-youtube/ 14. How to do Online Edits in RSlogix500 https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/29/watch-how-to-find-and-download-autocad-files-for-allen-bradley-ab-plcs-and-products-on-youtube/ 15. RSlogix500 Counter Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/25/watch-rslogix500-counters-on-youtube/ 16. RSlogix500 Counter Up CTU Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/26/watch-rslogix500-count-up-ctu-instruction-tutorial-on-youtube/ 17. RSLogix500 Move MOV instruction Tutorial Part 1 https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/14/watch-rslogix-tutorial-on-move-instructions-part-1-on-youtube/ 18. RSLogix500 Move MOV instruction Tutorial Part 2 https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/14/watch-rslogix-tutorial-on-move-instructions-part-2-on-youtube/ 19. Rslogix500 Compair Instructions , LES, LIM, EQU etc Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/17/watch-rslogix-tutorial-on-compair-instructions-grt-lim-equ-les-etc-on-youtube/ 20.How to Create a flashing bit in RSlogix500 using timers https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/24/watch-how-to-create-a-flashing-light-program-in-rslogix500-on-youtube/ 21. How to Create a program with a flashing light https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/24/watch-how-to-create-a-flashing-light-program-in-rslogix500-on-youtube/
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Dear all, I need to develop a PLC program for cycle operation. The logic is as follows : When I/p 1 is ON o/p1 should ON, with a time delay o/p2 should ON ,like wise four outputs should ON , if stop button is pressed the output should stop at the current position ,them again if start is pressed it should resume with that output . Can anyone help me with this logic ?? I am using Q03UDE Cpu..Thankyou.
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Greetings, I'm having trouble with a Horner XL4 power cycling itself when 120 V is switched with its relay outputs. I have tried both polarities and slowing down the switching quite a bit. The unit appears to power cycle even when the relay is not switching, and only when 120 V is applied to the relay outputs. I am driving a control 24 - 230 V AC/DC light off an on once a second or so, with the identified/neutral attached to the 120 V AC / 12 V DC PSU. Would anyone be able to guide me into what could be causing this? Thank you.
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PAROCK1 for HMI/SCADA View File Now a software solution is available for your Modbus (MB) needs in Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Control Logix or Compact Logix (Clgx) family processors, instead of a traditional 3rd party hardware like Prosoft MVI-56, Molex SST-SR4-CLX-RLL etc. It is an Add-on instruction (AOI) for PLC/PAC firmware v16 or later, (other solutions are available for pre v16 systems). For hardware interface, use PLC’s channel 0 (serial) or TCP/IP Interface module(s) to have as many MB TCP/IP devices or serial devices. (Some limits apply based on system configurations, Comm. settings depending on HW used.) Connect any MB Client/Master or Server/Slave device(s) to your CLgx PLC, including flow computers, analyzers, VFDs, Power Monitors, Level gauges, Smart I/O, etc. All the MB public/native function codes are supported. 32-Bit integers/floats as single entity are supported with byte and word level swapping. A separate utility automates the data mapping to your PLC logic. Features -Serial Master (BASIC required Option); TCP; Slave; Redundancy; More than 5000 accumulative registers; MB CFC (Custom/Private Function Code) Support; Data mapping too – Between PAROCK1 & your PLC logic; Packaged with Rockwell; TCP/IP Interface Module; Volume Discounts; Annual Support Requirements -Rockwell/AB-CLgx processor with v16 or later. Contact PCI for earlier versions. -If using CPU’s Chan0, you cannot use Chan0 for any other user mode activity. You can use it for non-user mode activities -TCP/IP Interface Modules from Rockwell/AB supported, are: -1756-EN2xx ControlLogix® Ethernet/IP communication modules, firmware revision 5.007 or later -1756-EWEB ControlLogix Ethernet/IP web server module, firmware revision 4.006 or later -1768-EWEB CompactLogix Ethernet/IP web server module, firmware revision 1.002 or later -1769-L30ER, 1769-L30ERM, 1769-L30ER-NSE, 1769-L33ER, 1769-L33ERM, and 1769-L36ERM CompactLogix controllers, firmware revision 20.011 or later -1769-L24ER-QB1B, 1769-L24ER-QBFC1B, 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B CompactLogix controllers, firmware revision 20.011 or later -1769-L16ER, 1769-L18ER, 1769-L18ERM CompactLogix controllers, firmware revision 20.011 or later Other Related Services/Items -Custom PLC Add-on instructions building -PLC upgrades, troubleshooting, applications -PC Windows, iOS5, Linux, Mobile devices Comm. Drivers -Custom development, Technology Transfer Services -Other Non-AB communication drivers for serial or TCP -Full control system integration, training, architecture design This driver can be conviniently used with Visual Studio in development of complete large scale complex HMI/SCADA Systems. It can be used to perform advanced reporting MES, analytics, IoT, Big data type apps. One example is available to download here For More Info Overview of Parijat Drivers: Click here Additional supporting Info about Parijat Drivers:Click here Complete Related Driver options: Click here Submitter Scadadoctor Submitted 03/10/16 Category Other PLC Demo Software
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Function Block or any other method
ConfusedStudent2016 posted a topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Hello, I am a student that has been taught ladder logic for three years( on many different plc's ) but, I would like to learn an alternative method is there any way to convert ladder into Function Block or some other type of programming in RS logic 5000 or any other controller? If not can some one explain the basics of Function Block programming. -
3 It has been decided to introduce a Programmable Controller into a manufacturing plant to control a three phase induction motor via an autotransformer in order to reduce high starting currents. It is required to include an alarm circuit which is to give an audible and visual alarm when the motor is overloaded. A momentary actuated Reset push button is to be included in the alarm circuit which will turn off the audible alarm but leave the overload lamp on until the motor overload is reset. Once the motor overload is reset the overload lamp is to be de-activated. The conventional relay circuit diagram for this starter is shown below. A single Stop/Start push button control station is required to initiate the following motor control sequence. a. Motor 1 turns on the instant the start push button is operated; b. Motor 2 turns on 10 seconds after Motor 1 starts; c. Motor 3 turns on 15 seconds after Motor 2 starts; d. Motor 3 turns off after running for six seconds; e. Motor 2 turns off 6 seconds after Motor 3 stops; f. Motor 1 turns off 3 seconds after Motor 2 stops. If the Stop push button is operated, or a thermal overload from any motor is tripped, the whole system will shut down. Motor 1 will start the control sequence again next time the Start push button is pressed.
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I have been using a micrologix 1400 L32bxba. I have had a reoccurring problem of the contacts sticking on the processor. I have added diodes on the coils of the contactors. Using 700CB220EJ relays. I also have the problem of the leakage current being so high it pulls in the relays with the output off. Any help would be appreciated.
