RussB

If this is a TCP QuickPanel QPx1xxxxx this is the first generation of the QuickPanel. It did not support "upload" also you must have QuickDesigner Version 2.xx as Version 3.x will not work with it. No on printing the tag too, this thing is 'quick' not versital. HTH

It is best to get that kind of assistance from the online help of Proficy ME. Put a function block that you need in ladder, select it and press F1. That will take you right to all of your answers, if there is anything there that you do not understand, ask here.

Yes, Right-Click on a Panel and chose 'Rectangle' or other object, draw the object, now Double-Click the object and activate the Tabs, 'Size' and 'Rotate' assigning the proper variables or fields. This is using a QuickPanel View and Proficy Machine Edition software.

I have one, and have 'played' with in the lab, it appears to be quite straight forward and easy to use, I can not vouch for the 'ruggedness' of the connection but, I believe that GE Fanuc has enough experience with this type of interface that it is unlikly that any major problems will show up. There has already been at least one frimware update, so it appears that someone is using it, however it has not been around very long yet. The software interface to the 'modbus master' needs a little 'tweaking' in my opinion, but it works.

No, it does not, That starts with the IC693CPU331. But you can use F11 and F12 to toggle and force any bit that is NOT controlled be logic. This should give you some ideas and 'work arounds'.

No, but just think of purchasing support as the purchase of the driver updates. If they were availabel they would charge you the same anyway. At this point it is all about you getting what you want and GE Fanuc getting paid for it, why do you care what the transaction is called?

We've used it with device net, works fine, no outstanding issues or problems.

The very first reply clearly states, plus a few other other things.

Got what?

With Devicenet and the DNM200 the most important thing is that you get the most current EDS files and set the data lengths correctly for each slave. Most EDS files will do this for you too but all, most Robots generally set this to the max available and can be adjusted at the slave or purchased in different sizes, in these cases the Master may need to be changed to match the slave. If you do not need to use Datagrams or messaging that is about all you need to do, as a Canadian baker would say "it's a piece of cake, sweet eh"?

I do not doubt that at all, however given the same amount of time and attention one could get the same results from a PID using adaptive tuning based on "other" conditions. Would that make it a "fuzzy PID"?

GE Fanuc does not have an Average Function, even in the PAC you would need to build your own. You will need to do it the long way, with ADD Funtions and then Divide. It is not difficult and if "N" is a constant value, very fast to implement. I recommend putting the logic in its own Block and calling the Block when needed.

It has been my belief that the "latest" firmware is better than the previous, until the project is done and working, then if it is not broke don't try to fix it.

Per channel.

Sorry to hear that you already have the I/O coming. Modbus/TCP via Comm_Req is not a very efficient way to do I/O. If you can switch, I HIGHLY recommend using EGD (Ethernet Globa Data) with the CPU374, VersaMax I/O works well for this. Yes, the 16 channels are shared with the HMI or SCADA, you may want to add a CMM321 for this, or maybe two so you can assign 2 or more channels to each I/O node (1-Read, 1-Write Plus Analog?). With 10-14 nodes having a mix of I/O, Comm_Req control is going to be very stressful.

If you are talking about FAPT Ladder III, it comes in two flavors. One is stand alone for Win-98/2K/XP the other is as a module for Proficy Machine Edition for Win-2K/XP. They both are MUCH nicer than the older FAPT Ladder I or II, but I believe that ' III ' does not work with some of the older PMC's. I've used it but only in a 'Demo' atmosphere.

I really didn't want to reply to this post as I'm kind of biased against Fuzzy Logic, so please keep this in mind. Fuzzy Logic is... well, "fuzzy". I have not seen it work any better than anything else in "real" life and there does not appear to be a "standard". It looks to me that any logic that adapts to conditions and adjusts parameters based on these conditions is called fuzzy logic. This type of logic can be written in any language, even ladder logic. What it takes is someone who really understands the process that is being controlled and knows how to build the proper algorithms and/or look-up tables to make it all work. So, in this context, you can build fuzzy logic in your PLC. I do not believe that this type of logic is very efficient, at least no better than a well written "normal" ladder program by someone who really understands the process. There may be fuzzy programs out there that are very specific to an application that work better than anything else tried, but one can say the same thing of most any way or means of programming. i.e. There are some software programs written in assembler that out perform any 'C' program ever written, but these are small and very specific, not whole applications that assist in CAD or Spreadsheet work.

Only if you want the bottom line to say "Logic Equal".

The CMM311 has two 25 pin connectors on the pig-tail or one on the module, does the EZ have a 15 pin? On the CMM311 there is 1 RS-232 and 1 RS-485/422-or-232, which cable did you make up? Or are you using the RS-485 on the power supply, if yes, why? The CMM311 is limited for programming in that you can not DL a hardware config through it.

Try this, form Seris One portion of my memory. Use Alt-H to change to "Constant" mode and use only the -/+ on the main keyboard NOT the Numeric keypad.

Sorry, I don't recall. The manual is hrere: http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=628 or here: http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=510 Try this: Use Alt-H to change to "Constant" mode and use only the -/+ on the main keyboard NOT the Numeric keypad.

Hub, or a "managed" switch, where you control a port that gets sent all packets. Hub, or a "managed" switch, where you control a port that gets sent all packets.

No, but why should we let them get ahead of us by refusing to upgrade? It is cheaper to "keep up" than to "catch up".

Yes, but will CPM run LM90?

This is also true of DOS 3.11, maybe they would like to stay there too.