mikey431

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  1. Dongle

    can you specify what kind of license and what type of device (PLC ,HMI ...etc)  or what software (Rslogix 500 , rslogix 5000 ) ?
  2. i dont know if there is a way to tell the software compile version but the PV+ terminal will display the firmware version when it is powered up. You can not download and run a different version of application unless you update the firmware. I don't know if you can accidentally compile a application and download unless you purposely update the firmware of the terminal .Let say you have a application compiled in FTV version 6.0  , you can't download the FTV version 5.0 or 7.0  and run it unless you update the firmware version  to 5.0 or 7.0 of the  PV + terminal ....
  3.  good point  Ken !  you should try with the other options such as Ethernet first before using 1770-KF2 module...
  4. you will need to config Rslinx Enterprise under the "Communications" tab under FTView Studio so you can browse to the HMI. Under Rslinx Enterprise, you have to add the  2711P-RN6  to Rslinx network and put in the HMI ID address. If everything is set correctly,  you should be able to "see" the HMI and upload the  application...
  5. He needs to have version 20 installed on his computer in order to view v20 programs. V20 is the crossover version in which  the rslogix 5000 becomes Studio 5000 designer so it is available in both software and it can be confusing.... I think he can still download v20 on rockwell website using his studio 5000 logix license number.
  6. i know this might sound basic but you should check following: -Is the battery correct type for that processor? -make sure the battery connector is plugged in correctly and match the pins. it is a 3 pin connector and is labeled 1 and 3 .They should match the pins #. -maybe the new battery is bad.I have seen it before so i'm not surprised if this is the case. Hope this helps
  7. Prosoft 's modbus module ,to me, is pretty neat. It is easy to use and setup. For setting up as master,you just have to follow instructions on manual to import/copy program code, setup up modbus settings and config/write data to the predefined modbus addresses.That is about it.They also provide you cable and instructions on how to test/check the communication.
  8. You need more details to figure that out. What is the sensor manufacturer recommendation for wiring this signal to a PLC ? One you know that, you can wire the signal in series to send signal to both PLCs. However, there are other involving factors including if the sensor is sink or source power instrument? do both PLCs have same ground or 0 V ? how far is the distant between the PLCs? ..etc. The best way is using a signal splitter (conditioner) device to isolate the output signals.
  9. can you modify the logic so lets say if you turn on a "Switch" in the PLC program ,it will put the system in standby and lock/disable all inputs/outputs ? it will need to also password protected the plc (if it is not already done) too
  10. is upgrading to another SLC controller an option ? I know SLC 5/05 has Ethernet port built-in ....
  11. Have you tried offline tag import in Fac Talk View Studio ?you can import offline tags from the PLC program to your FTV. It is under HMI tags/ DB Browser option...
  12. if you can send screen shots ,that would be helpful. The driver should be DH-485 since both PLC and HMI are connected over DH485 network protocol even if they are physically connected by serial cable. syntax seems ok .
  13. to run the program , you have to put the program from "Program mode" to "Run mode". After you download the program and go online with the processor, it is in "Online" tab,under "View" toolbar option.
  14. ML1200 you can . there is a tiny little push button next the comm port . if you push it and hold for 8 to 10 seconds, it will reset to default to DF1 protocol.
  15. it sound like alarm screen is actually alarm banner ,not alarm so all alarms are stacked up one after another . Check all the settings or use the correct alarm screen from library...
  16. CompactLogix L35E BootP

    you can download the program with the matching IP address and go online with the processor and config to disable the BootP in the program .
  17. 1747-AIC question

    I used 1747-UIC to connect to DH485 network but with Windows 7 32bit before so you might want to check with Rockwell or manual to see if Win7 64 bit version is the problem. Also check your RSlinx version because i know the latest is version 3.6 at least. Check your 1747-UIC too. We have problem with it before and turn out it missing the resistor ( the little white rectangular box attached to the cable) ... Hope this helps!
  18. Add on Instructions help

    it is useful if you want to repeatedly use same or similiar logic for different equipments or even different projects . In my case,i create a AOI to customize logic for all run/stop hours for a compressor motor. Then we use this AIO to all other motors/pumps subsequently or other projects. it make your program a bit "cleaner" and reduce amount of same coding logic. Hope this helps!
  19. are you talking a gain function to using in the PID loop control ?
  20. 3 Pump Alternation Logic

    Can you clarify what do you mean by "3 Pump Alternation" logic ? Do you mean 3 pumps with master and slaves control configuration or lead/lag/standby logic ?
  21. you should check the PLC program or Uniop HMI to make sure it is DH845 .Then you can determine what drivers or device you need to program .
  22. it is default to be DHCP configured. What i usually do is you would set the IP address in General Tab and download the application. Then go online and go to IP tab, select "Manually Configure IP settings" and put the IP add and other parameters. If you recycle power to the ENBT module after downloading and not setting the IP add in the IP tab ,the IP add will be reset I believe
  23. Windows 7 / RsLogix 500

    not sure about the previous versions but the latest version 9 that i know would run on Windows 7
  24. I see. I don't think you can do it with micrologix via traditional ladder logic This might be a long shot but you may want to look into VBA to see if you can manipulate IO objects to config the I/Os...
  25. I guess it dependson what you mean exactly by "disable" and "enable" I/Os... I would imagine you have the option to have a trigger from HMI and tight it to the logic which can turn on/off discrete outputs or write certain values to analog outputs and this can totally "disable" the I/Os .If you mean by cut off the power to I/Os card then i don't think you can