RussB

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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?

  9. 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.)

  10. Ask the agency that states that it is not approved. They likely have no valid scientifically provable reason, or it is because the weld cable producers do not want the expense of their testing as it will add price to the weld cable and put it out of competition with other weld cable producers who are not interested in selling their welding cable against the "approved" industrial cable manufacturers. In other words it is likely do to more governmental regulations, as I tried to imply in my first "PC" reply. :(