RussB
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Once you understand what is happening it will not be so scary. BTW... so long as you only have 'Warnings' and not 'Errors' you can keep going. This is PME's way of handling Arrays that were not always considered Arrays in the development system that this was converted from, probably LM90. In the above example %R143 is the same PLC address offset as %R142[Array Offset 1] (142 + 1 = 143) This is probably a timer or counter with %R143 as the 'Preset' and %R142 the 'Accumulator' When selecting an address for adding logic use %R or %M without an offset number, this will let the software select the next highest address available, give it a descriptive Name and you will no one will care what address is used. -
How many 4-20 mA signals were there? Would an Analog Output module and an Analog input module work? Or: A 16pt Output module in one PLC to a 16pt input module in the others. We used to do things like that. -
Sorry, Obviously I went to the wrong place (I should have come here). I don't know why but when I went to test it in ProficyME, I missed the drop-down to select different types. As such I have no reason to believe that it will not work. This project still appears to be borderline in size for the 90-30. How many "real" I/Q is there? What is the project, Process, Motion, Assembly? Would it be a canadate for distributed control? Again, Sorry for the confusion and thanks for setting me straight. -
I'm not familiar with the SST module but the IC693PBM200 does work with the 90-30 IC693CPU374 but it does not support %G or %M or %R. I/Q maps only to %I or %Q respectivly, same with %AI and %AQ. There is not a good way of getting around the 2048 I/Q limit in the 90-30 family. With that many I/Q I would worry about programming memory. For the best results and performance I reccomend switching to RX3i and the IC695PBM300 Profibus Master. The RX3i will give you 32768 I/Q (that is ea.) and enough programming memory and speed so you will not need to worry about running out of either, there are many other advantages although cost is not one. As for accessing the bits in %R. A good way to do this is to use %M or %T as a temporary holding address. i.e. Move %R1 into %T(M or G)1 call logc using %T(M or G)1-16 Move %R2 into %T(M or G)1 call logc using %T(M or G)1-16 Repeat as needed. Or if you have just a few do a permanent map. -
When you hold the 'Ctrl' key while you Drag-n-Drop it forces a 'Copy' operation this just 'Copies' the variables as they are in the Toolchest. This is indicated by the '+' symbol in the Cursor. -
Not if you hold the Ctrl key down while dragg'n it back into the new project. Yes, this drag-n-drop into/out of Toolbox Drawers can be done with ANY 'Object'. This includes Rungs, Screens (Panels), buttons, bows, or whatever. Experiment. I agree with chakorules that at first this seemed a bit restrictive compared to the old multiple projects way. I have come to find that by arranging the Toobox and Drawers 'Logically' it actually saves time in looking for the Rungs or Panels that I want to use. -
Then, get an IC693CPU374 and a Kepware SRTP OPC driver, you should be finished in less than an hour. -
That "is" true, but doing what Steve suggests will be less programming and less money. Also, Did they say that it is the "best" way to do what you want? IMHO, an IC693CPU374 and an Ethernet connection to the PC using Modbus TCP/IP protocol would be the best solution. BTW, why would tech support recommend the CPU352, it has been obsolete for more than a year now. -
Turn the key switch to 'off'. -
Being PC-Control all the variable properties, including the rung comments will be available. -
The GE Fanuc SNP protocol can be 'Multi-dropped' giving each 'Slave Device' a unique SNP-ID the limitation that you will run into is that the SNP protocol allows only one 'Master' per network. Your programming software is a 'Master', WanderWere is a 'Master' and one of the PLC's will need to be a 'Master'. So if you need to communicate with all of your networks at the same time you will need 3 separate networks. You can avoid this by using ethernet. -
This indicates that there is not much margin in the electrical distribution business. Doesn't that make you feel bad for 'beating up' your sales agent for better pricing. -
If the original was written with Cimplicity (Proficy) ME Version 2.5 or later you should not have any problems using Proficy (Cimplicity) ME Ver. 5.0 or later (I HIGHLY recommend Version 5.5 AND Service Pack 1 AND SIM7, in fact I would NOT trust anything else to convert properly). If you have a current backup, start with it and open it with your PME then back it up. Or, attach to the running app. and 'Upload' then backup. You will want to 'Validate' the project and check all warnings and correct all errors before making any changes, log these with a *Copy/Paste* to Notepad just in case. The only areas that you may find have changed from the original to the current is in some of the scripts. AGAIN, PLEASE Use Version 5.5 AND Service Pack 1 AND SIM4 or later (SIM7 is current today). I have seen some REALLY WIERD problems when this version is NOT used. -
Because there are no functional or configurable differences where it comes to how Proficy ME uses it. -
Don't be so hard on yourself! But you may want into look into a new advisor. -
First, update to the latest version, today that would be 5.5 ServicePack1, SIM6.If you can not at lease make sure that you have 5.0 SP3 and all hotfixes. http://globalcare.gefanuc.com/ Version 5.0 without the ServicePacks will give you problems importing LM90 programs. If this does not help try to be a bit more specific with your question. It sounds like you need to understand how ME turns the three registers used by a timer and counter into an "Array" with 3 elements. -
Nothing that I know of.The best source of information is the installed software and its context sensitive help. The next best that I know of is the directory of pdf files on the Installation CD, it's the directory called "Manuals" most are excerts from the online help system. -
The IC693CPU374 and the latest and currently shipping enhanced or + version have the same Ethernet port configuration. The two ports consist of a two port un-managed switch, as such there is only one IP address. Yes, as of today (06/28/06) Proficy ME Version 5.5 SP1, SIM5 is the latest. -
You can go here http://globalcare.gefanuc.com/ and search "CAD 'part number'" You will need your GE SSO, or get one. -
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Yes, UserDefinedFunctionBlocks, the RX3i has it all, including the ability to store descriptions and with its Pentium PIII and 10Meg of RAM there is generally room to include your CAD files in the upload. Look it up on the net, you may be impressed. www.gefanuc.comI did not mean to bash anyone or any product, but I wanted to correct a miss-conception. All PLC/PAC manufacturers have thier strong points and weak points. That is why I think that companies should not limit thier controlls to one supplier. By doing this they may "get the best available by thier supplier, but they may not have the best for thier project." -
Obvously you have not looked into the RX3i, you're right it does not compete, it is way ahead of CLX. -
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You may number them in any way you like, just do not go over the max and do not give two nodes the same number.
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