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PanelView 1000 - Can't figure out how to connect
TimWilborne replied to bwhinch's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
You would need to plug a 2711-NC13 into your UIC, not a CP3. -
You are going to need to know what brand of PLC the main controller is. The DL05 have very limited Ethernet capabilities beyond other Directlogic PLCs. If they are two different brands then you'll probably need an intermediate device to act as a translator. Anyway, figure out what the main controller is.
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Yes but did you see the green REM RUN in the online bar?
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Just to add the real obvious one, you were online with the PLC? https://www.theautomationstore.com/rslogix-500-going-online-with-a-plc/
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Can you post your program? It might help us figure this out faster. A few things come to mind. First is the RUN LED illuminated on the PLC? Is ladder code in LAD2?
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Win 7-64 does not recognize cable 1747-UIC
TimWilborne replied to future's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
You're welcome -
Win 7-64 does not recognize cable 1747-UIC
TimWilborne replied to future's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
These instructions should work and include a driver link. https://www.theautomationstore.com/how-to-install-our-usb-to-serial-driver/ -
Configure MicroLogix 1100 with 1747-UIC
TimWilborne replied to Jarib CS's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Glad you found our videos. Is Joe are you stated UIC is for DH485. the Micrologix connector that looks like that is Ethernet. Here's a video for connecting over Ethernet. And a lesson. https://www.theautomationstore.com/rslogix-500-configuring-rslinx-ethernet-ip-driver-to-communicate/ -
Introduction, new to fourm
TimWilborne replied to mikeexplorer's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Hi Mike. I got tied up on a rush job and honestly I haven't had a chance to look at it. -
where to download free version of RSLogix English 500
TimWilborne replied to Nyame Ephraim's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
You have to purchase a license. The easiest way is to contact your local Rockwell distributor -
where to download free version of RSLogix English 500
TimWilborne replied to Nyame Ephraim's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
The free version only works with the 1000 and 1100. You will need a paid version for the Micrologix 1400. It isn't very expensive though, less than $200. Here are instructions on downloading the free version. https://www.theautomationstore.com/rslogix-500-downloading-and-installing-rslogix-500-and-rslinx-for-free/ -
those are all good brands of PLCs. With the exception noted below, I would choose one to really focus on learning. Once you pick up one, the others will come easy. Two things to consider when choosing which one. Which brand is the most common both in your plant and in your area. Then which one can you get a PLC to play with. Start by asking your employer if you can borrow one of the spares that hopefully they have sitting on the shelf. My one exception to concentrating on learning one brand first is going online and viewing the PLC code. You should know how do do this with all the brands.
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Congratulations on your new job! You've taken a big step by realizing that this is a big opportunity to advance your career. Do you have a PLC you can practice on? That would be the first step. What brands of PLCs are at your plant? Here is our lesson series on RsLogix 500 https://www.theautomationstore.com/rslogix-500-industrial-control-panel-trainer-lessons/ Here is a series on control panels https://www.theautomationstore.com/designing-and-building-electrical-control-panel-lessons/ There are lots of good articles here. https://www.theautomationstore.com/articles/
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Introduction, new to fourm
TimWilborne replied to mikeexplorer's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
The RSS file would be easiest -
Introduction, new to fourm
TimWilborne replied to mikeexplorer's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
That looks like a very fun project. Go ahead and post your RSS file here, I'd love to see what you have done. One note, there are analog versions of the Micrologix 1000 and analog expansion modules for the Micrologix 1100 so later you could do some upgrades to control the train speed. Good luck and keep us posted! -
Whether it is right, good, wrong, or bad is more a matter of opinion. I don't think any further good can come out of this discussion unless AuSquirlNutz comes back and post the program so we can understand what is being done in it.
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Can you post your program? It could be an error but there are times it could be done intentionally.
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Help With Replacing Micrologix 1200
TimWilborne replied to BigDave75's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Glad you got it and thanks for coming back and letting us know. -
Help With Replacing Micrologix 1200
TimWilborne replied to BigDave75's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Here are step by step instructions for downloading a program. Instead of creating a new program, you will open your existing program. https://www.theautomationstore.com/rslogix-500-downloading-a-program-to-a-plc/ If you haven't already, here is how to configure RsLinx for serial communications with the Micrologix. https://www.theautomationstore.com/rslogix-500-configuring-rslinx-serial-df1-rs-232-driver-to-communicate/ -
Opening a .RSS file without RSLogix
TimWilborne replied to Ambrogio46's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
See attached plcprogram.pdf -
Communicating from TCP/IP Device to AB PLC over Ethernet/IP
TimWilborne replied to AI'nt_4_me's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Have a look at https://www.advancedhmi.com/. If is free and should do what you want. -
Communicating from TCP/IP Device to AB PLC over Ethernet/IP
TimWilborne replied to AI'nt_4_me's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Understood but what do you want to do on the laptop? What software are you wishing to push PLC data into? Or do you just want to display it? -
Communicating from TCP/IP Device to AB PLC over Ethernet/IP
TimWilborne replied to AI'nt_4_me's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Between devices as in between two AB devices or AB and ...? AB and communicate to AB without any additional software are hardware. -
Communicating from TCP/IP Device to AB PLC over Ethernet/IP
TimWilborne replied to AI'nt_4_me's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Yes I was just waiting on more information. I would probably recommend Archie's https://www.advancedhmi.com/ for most PC connections but it depends on what they plan on doing. -
Communicating from TCP/IP Device to AB PLC over Ethernet/IP
TimWilborne replied to AI'nt_4_me's topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
I get the feeling they are wanting to use one of the paid features of the other versions of RsLinx that allow you to connect third party software to the PLC.