RussB

Here is an example and recommendations from the GEIP KB14603

Sorry, I have not tried this but, this may help: KB5667: Troubleshooting Modbus RTU Connectivity Issues If not, there are lots of Articles here on Cimplicity HMI to Rockwell products. http://support.ge-ip...SCADACIMPLICITY

What is a SCADA, the acronym stands for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. Do those devices meet all of this? If no, why? If yes, how? What does your book say about that?

What book did you read, maybe you need to read it again? What did it say that confused you? I really don't believe it will help you much if I do your homework for you. :)

The 25 pin serial port on a PC was a male, the parallel port was female. Yes, I looked it up my memory is not that good. :)

GE-IP has a software system called "Change Management" It will do a lot of vendors. The downside is that it is based on a Microsoft Library that is being phased out but GEIP is promising to continue the next generation as backwards compatible. Those who do use it like it. Contact your GEIP rep or distributor and ask them about it.

Look at www.n-tron.com they are now part of www.RedLion.com

There is: Total cost = (Hours to Wire X Dollars per Hour) + Experience factor

You should start a new thread. This should help for the cable, what software do you plan to use? http://forums.ge-ip....ead.php?p=60395 Information on Proficy ME here. (CPU331 support is version 4.5 and later) http://forums.ge-ip....ead.php?t=16321

They will be happy to share it with you, so long as you are happy to pay them for it. :)

Someone may be able to answer some of this but your most efficient way to get accurate information is to take your robot's serial number to your local Fanuc Robot supplier and have them quote what you need.

I have not been keeping up with the residential side of the electrical distribution business for a while, but I know that both GE and Cutler Hammer used to have distribution (breaker) panels for that purpose. You may want to check with your local distributor.

GEIP still sells these as part number HMI-CAB-C49 Here for details: http://support.ge-ip...US&locale=en_US

The IC693CMM311 and Ethernet module IC693CMM321 are no longer available from GEIP. You may find either on the used market though and as Steve said you will need a system that uses the modular CPU (CPU331 or above).

Search here under "Downloads" for firmware www.ge-ip.com/support

Not too old for the PLC, but maybe the GESMP driver in the old Intouch software does not like the UART used by the COMM port. If I am correct that the only software other than the OS that is installed on the PC is Intouch, you should call their tech support for assistance on this.

You will find help for that problem by searching here: http://windowssecrets.com/forums/ your problem has been discussed here more than once. Your symptoms are indicative of incompatible hardware drivers within the OS. Was the image loaded onto different hardware? Try updating all drivers, start with video and audio.

I lost you at GESMP. Do you mean SNP serial? Start with what you have and how it is connected. Why a modem? Is it through a phone system? What doesn't work? What does? Most modems don't like SNP, that is one reason SNPx was developed.

Begin by opening a project with the Old (TCP) style as your target. From there you can "Import" the .prj. Once imported you convert the project by changing the property (Inspector Window) of the Target called "Model" to the new style QuickPanel View. HTH

If you have the .prj file from the old HMI, you can import it into the new Proficy ME View software and PME will convert everything for you. Anyway all except "Passwords" and "Panel Triggers". I would suggest that you do this if you can, if for no other reason to get the address syntax correct. Sorry but I am not familiar with Omron. Which driver in the new HMI are you using? There will be a "Help" button in the configuration of it that should point you to the proper syntax. Also if you have the .prj file post it here or email it to me and I will try to find time to convert it for you. I am using Proficy ME version 7.0.

General rule on Jokab, the B20 has 2 "Safe" outputs the B46 has four "Safe outputs". Either can have much larger number of "Safety" or regular inputs. What you describe could likely be done with just a Vital safety relay. http://www.jokabsafe...nd-tina-systems

With tcping there is no GUI. Go to a command window (cmd.exe) then either make sure that tcping is in the path (like c:\windows\system32) or navigate to the directory you stored it and run it from there.

You can still get it from GEIP, however it is not officially supported. http://support.ge-ip.com/support/index?page=spage&id=ST6&locale=en-US&locale=en_US Or hire Steve, he should be along shortly.

Yes that is possible. Also it is possible that your unit has the program stored in Flash memory. What is the part number of the CPU?

The easiest way is to look at the LED associated with the Output and/or measure the output with a VOM. Using Proficy ME will tell you if the logic is attempting to turn it on but that will not tell you if it works. To use PME with an existing PLC program if you do not have a backup of the program: 1. Start a new project with the same type of Target (VersaMax, 90-30 or RX3i) 2. Be sure that the configured CPU is similar to the one you are connected to. 3. Upload the hardware Configuration from the PLC 4. Upload the Logic from the PLC You may be able to do step 3 and 4 together. Now the Config and Logic should be equal and you will be able to select any I/O address and Force a bit by pressing F11 or Toggle it with F12. (If your CPU supports forcing.)