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You will be very limited if you are using MicroLogix, depending on which version you are using your choices are none to DNet with the ML1500, the ML1100 & ML1400 do not support ethernet IO. If you want to use remote IO then you would be best using a CopactLogix processor that way you can use ethernet IO. Alan

You will not be able to do any safety unless you get the safety partner module 1756-LSP

No, you cannot change the DH+ port on an SLC to anything, on some PLC5's you can change the Port from DH+ to RIO. But none of them can be changed to serial.

To use anything other than an AB servo motor you will need a motor database generated by Rockwell $$$. (Some OEM's have done this so they can use a different motor to an AB motor) If you have 120v in you will get 120v out, if you have 240v in you will get 240v out, that is what the 120/240v means. I know of no way to limit the output voltage to 200v when using a 240v supply.

I believe that you can turn off the feature that downloads a compressed copy of the program, if you do this you will only be able to upload and save the file and download it to an identical panel view, you will not be able to open the file with PanelBuilder32. I do not remember where you can turn on/off this feature. Alan

Do Prosoft make anything that could be used?

I had a similar problem once so I loaded RSLinx2.1 or 2.2 as this version does not have the smart installer, I then rebooted and was able to uninstall RSLinx with Add/Remove programs and then install the latest version of RSLinx that I had. Alan

Hi all, Just noticed that version 19.00 is available from the Rockwell website. Alan http://support.rockwellautomation.co...es/product.asp

The presets work on a binary input so you only need 3 inputs for 8 speed presets.

If you have a free slot in the Automax rack you could install an Automax RIO scanner card and connect this to an adapter port on the PLC5, you would then have to modify the Automax and PLC5 programs to read and write via the RIO card. Alan

You could also load zero into the position word of the control registers. test_lights.RSS

You will also need an axis module to connect the servo motor and cables to. The module that you have shown is a series C unit which makes the newest model made. Alan

On top of the Kinetix6000 IAM module is a DPI port, using a 123-USB or a 1203-SSS and Drive Executive software you can go online to the unit and monitor parameters for each module. Alan

I have had a L61 loose its program before, it would loose its program randomly over a 3 month period. Changed the power supply but this did not fix the problem. Changed the processor card and the new unit has not faulted since. When looking at the old card there was some corriosion on the pins of one of the chips, I do not know what this chip does on the board. Alan

From a program that I have seen you define your integer variables and float variables under Global variables and you can acces these variables from your C program. I have not seen the panelview file but I would expect every thing to be addressed as bits of the integers, and then defined in the C program. Alan

I have seen some documentation to do this I don't remember if it was a technote or not, but AB tech support should be able to supply the information you need to get a panelview standard to talk to an U5000. Alan

In your Local Area Connection Status-Local Area Connection Properties-Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties-Alternate Configuration: I set one network setting that I use a USB to Ethernet adapter to talk to PLC's and under the General tab I configure my main network settings to use the inbuilt Ethernet port. This way I can have 2 networks going at the same time. Alan.

A 1770KF2 is a DH+/RS232 interface that you can use with the serial port of MicroLogix, SLC's, and PLC5's. It is a rather large box about 254mm by 232mm by 86mm. Alan

You need to use Hyperterminal to set the password I have misplaced the details will post as soon as I find Them. Alan.

Are there any other ways to read an input or register in an MicroLogix PLC without using RSLinx to communicate with the PLC. I want to read the input bit into a excel spread sheet. ie. is there any other software (freeware or shareware) that can do what RSLinx does to read PLC registers. Thanks in advance Alan.

Try these *.ach file. ACH.zip