Jay Anthony

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    Well...... CX Protocol is way one to do it, but it is pretty involved just to read a barcode scanner. You can send and receive ASCII commands through the CPU port using TXD-RXD ladder instructions. I will post an example to get you started. To use CX Protocol you must have the CQM1H-SCB41 inner board to load the custom Protocol Macros. It will not support the CPU RS232 port. Here's an example of TXD-RXD: TXD_RXD.zip

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    Please download the pgc500.dat file agian and use the "boot to command prompt only" option. I think that when you wrote to the file is when the lowercase "p" appeared. 1. What version of LSS are you using? 2. Did you download it from this site? 3. Are you able to go-online with the C500 PLC? 4. Can you transfer the program from the PLC to the computer?

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    Analog Controls (CPM1/CPM1A/CPM2A Only) The PLCs are equipped with analog controls that automatically transfer the settings on the CPU Unit’s adjustment switches to words in the CPU Unit’s I/O memory. This function is very useful when there are set values that need to be precisely adjusted during operation. These set values can be changed just by turning the adjustment switches on the CPU Unit. The PLCs have two analog adjustment controls that can be used for a wide range of timer and counter analog settings. The following diagrams show the adjustment controls. As these controls are turned, values from 0000 to 0200 (BCD) are stored in the SR Area. Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the settings.

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    OK, this was a head scratcher. 1. When I chose "FILE MANAGEMENT" , I was able to see the two program files, but they have lowercase "p" as their file type, not uppercase "P" as I expected. 2. I tried to open the file by pressing "END"--> "L:RETRIEVE PROGRAM" --> "Z:RETRIEVE" --> "Enter File Name". When I pressed "END" again, it showed "NO FILES". (Just like you!) 3. I then created a new ladder with one rung and an end statement. I saved it as test by pressing "END"--> "S:SAVE PROGRAM" --> "Z:SAVE PROGRAM" --> "Enter File Name TEST". It saved it to PGC500.dat 4. When I chose "FILE MANAGEMENT" , I was able to see the three program files, but now they have uppercase "P" as their file type, not lowercase "p" as I expected. 5. Now I tried to open the file by pressing "END"--> "L:RETRIEVE PROGRAM" --> "Z:RETRIEVE" --> "Enter File Name". When I pressed "END" again, it showed all three files. Iwas able to open your two original files. Here is the pgc500.dat that I made. See if you can open it. If you have the same problem again, try the above procedure. What computer are you using? What operating system are you using? Do you hace a Chinese or Japanese keyboard? Pgc500.zip

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    What are the file extensions (under column *) when you view the files under FILE MANAGEMENT? Can you post your PGC2000.dat file here? (Please zip before posting!)

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    I would be happy to assist with examples of how to use FINS Gateway to interface to Omron networks, but I must first characterize the individual components necessary to do so. FINS Gateway by itself does not extend itself to the Visual languages such as VB, VC++, Delphi or Microsoft Office. It must be used in conjuction with the FINS Gateway SDK to interface to the Windows API. To extend through ActiveX technology the ability to interface to Omron networks, you must have one of the following components: 1. Compolet: An ActiveX component that both reads and writes to the Omron memory map. 2. ValueAid: An ActiveX component that allows FINS commands to be sent directly to an Omron CPU. Knowledge of FINS protocol is essential when using this component.

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    OK: 1. Open NTST 2. Open your file. 3. Choose a new screen - note the number of the screen. 4. Choose the Text Tool - (Icon with large A) 5. Click to the screen. 6. Type in Text for Alarm message. 7. Click OK 8. Under Tools|PT Configuration|Control/Notify Area, note the area of memory in the PLC which is the PT Control Area. 9. Click OK. 10. Load the file to the screen. 11. Add a line to your ladder program that looks like this: |   Alarm Bit |-----|  |---------------------------------[  MOV  ]----| |                                                    [ #0001] |                                                    [ H0000] Where #0001 represents the number of your new screen and H0000 represents the PT Control Area.

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    First of all, Alan, how about registering so we can send you some email? Second, you need to provide us with a little more info: 1. We need to know the full part number for the NT20. Is it NT20M? Is it NT20M-LB? Is it NT20S? 2. What software are you using? Is it DOS-based NTSS? Is it Windows Based NTST? 3. Is the alarm message a whole page? Or is it just a single line on a page? Send us some details.

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    The CQM1-DA022 can replace the CQM1-DA021. The only differences are in the wiring. The CQM1-DA021 requires the external power supply CQM1-IPS01. The CQM1-DA022 does not require an external power supply. Also the terminal wiring is separate for volatage and current output. Download the instruction sheet for the CQM1-DA022 below. CQM1_DA022_instruction_sheet.pdf

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    Regarding C200H and CS1 Hardware: The CS1 backplane carries both the C200H I/O Bus connectors and the CS1 style I/O Bus connectors. If you had to changeover a C200H installation to a CS1 upgrade, the only items that you would need new are the CPU, backplane and power supply. If you are using C200HE, HG or HX, you can also use the same power supply. Regarding C200H and CS1 programs: CX Programmer Version 1.2, 2.x and 3.x all provide C200H program conversion to CS1 programs. BTW, Nick, who are you working for now?

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    The logic from the touchscreen to the PLC is only positive logic. If you want to invert the logic, you must do it in ladder logic. 0000.00 |--------|\|---------------[iNC]

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    The above indicates that he has enabled the transmit screen. On some Pentium computers, I have seen a phenomenon which requires pressing the enter key on your keyboard on regular intervals (about every 64kb) during upoad or download. The fact that you are seeing ASCII characters in the Comm Test mode does indicate a good cable.

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    Here's a link to the Omron site for the DOS NTSS2.33 software. It will program your NT20S. NTSS V2.33 Touchscreen Software

  25. Posted

    Another option is CX Server Lite from Omron. This package has support for all Omron Networks (Hostlink,Syslink,ControllerLink, Ethernet, Devicenet, etc.) It still has the one station-one license requirement. CX Server Lite You can download it at the URL below, but you will still need a license to go 0n-line. CX Server Lite Download 37mb