geniusintraining

MrPLC Member
 View profile  See their activity

  • Content count

    96

  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by geniusintraining

  3. Posted

    I posted this on plctalk but I also wanted to pass it on to everyone that only hangs out here :) Just thought I would pass on a little info... Ron Dorans website http://www.patchn.com/ is up and running it has been transferred over to Tim (TWControls) and with the help of Phil and others the site will live on... For a few reasons 1st to honor the memory of Ron and also to preserve the hard work and the ton of information that he put into and on the website. Also on the forums http://www.patchn.com/SMF/ under discussions there is a thread to come up with a logo for the site this will also honor his memory. For anyone that has not registered the, registration is open again and everyone/anyone is welcome. Mark

  5. Posted

    Hi guys, I have read Jay's and others post also opened the pdf with the pinout of the cables...but I still have a question If someone was trying to connect to an C200H and they had a C200H-LK201, would they need the C200HS-CN200-EU ?? It looks like they could use this but its a 9pin and it looks like the C200H-LK201 can also come in a 25 pin?? I think he has a 9pin on the PC and is trying to connect to the 25pin if this is the case he need to buy the C500-CN221-EU.... am I correct? Can he get a 9 to 25 pin and make his work?? Thanks Mark

  8. Posted

    Hello all: So a few weeks ago I saw my first CoDeSys program and I like it... :) So now I want to get a PLC that will run the software, so whats a good one?? I saw this one HERE but whats out there for a good price, remember I don't have an application (yet) I just want to learn it. Has any one use Kontron? Thanks Mark

  9. Posted · Edited by geniusintraining

    I may have done it the wrong way but... I just opened the check register and used the drop down arrow then selected "Partner One Equity", not sure if thats the correct way (EDIT: I also use Simple Start not Pro) What you get paid??? I thought I was only to pump money in... at what point will it go the other way? Let me answer that, Chris has been doing this for years... and he is still "investing money into the company" sure we can call it that :)

  11. Posted

    I have sold many and have not ever had one not work or returned, these are recommended by Allen Bradley, I have used them with several different types of PLCs and other applications I have been working on a dos6.2 project that I am still going to try it on when I get time, if it works... I will update

  13. Posted · Edited by geniusintraining

    There has been several question asking how to do this or people just having issues doing it. I have search and did not find very many exact answers, so I wrote this, in hopes that it may help. RSlinx Lite and RSLogix 500 starter FREE If you are looking for the FREE version of Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and the free version of RSLinx lite then use this, this was wrote by me so there may be an error or two but it should help you get what you are after Go to HERE Now click on software up dates and agree to the terms You must register if you don't have an account, then enter your login name and password Click on the hyperlink "Select by Catalog Number" for RSLogix 500 starter (this is for 10 point AB PLC's only) use part number 9324RL0050ENE… for RSLinx 'Lite' use this part number 9355WAB100ENE Enter the part number and click apply, click on the file below your user name and click qualify for update and choose "Download all files" You will have to do this once for each file, Linx and Logix Note: RSLinx lite will work with more then just RSLogix starter After you download the file then unzip the file and install the software, when you are asked for a serial number, use 0123456789 RSLogix 500 is a normal size and can be downloaded at any time, but RSLinx is a very large file and you may want to down load this late at night, you will need the entire file. Now… RSLogix 500 Starter, will only work with one type of PLC, that is the 10 point Allen Bradley PLC, this model number is 1761-L10BWB and 1761-L10BXB I have verified it on BXB but not on the BWB and I also think it will work on the 1761-L10BWA, the BXB has transistor outputs the BWB has relay outputs, you can get more information at HERE Also this software will not work with all 10pts, I know that some of the older PLCs (firmware) it will not, so this needs to be a new or newer PLC, if I ever find out the exact ones that is will or will not work with I will post them. Hope this helps.... and to all my friends, if you need to correct this in anyway, please do so
    1 person likes this

  14. Posted

    This is what I strived for.... I first saw it 15ish years ago, was a person came in an troubleshot a piece of equipment they new exactly nothing about, not even the name of it. But they were smart enough to figure it out, I think it had a lot to do with experience, but they also had to have a combination of education and street smarts. I wanted to be that person, to be able to walk up and repair something (that others could not) no matter how in depth the issue was and repair it back to a normal working state or even better. I saw one person, walk up and program a motion controller with out knowing anything about the software, I am sure Peter could as well, but I still enjoyed seeing him download the manual at 8:00 am (as I was wiring the panel) then by 3:00 that afternoon it was running, that also included the PLC program. My point is some of this stuff we all deal with can not be taught, troubleshooting is my primary job and it is also one of the hardest things to teach. I get more out of crash courses, one or two weeks, but I applaud any education.

  15. Posted

    I know that the majority of us do our own control work and rarely have to ask for help, but if you ever need a hand or want to shorten your learning curve, then this is for you. So, not sure if he's offering his services or not (may be too busy), but I can recommend TWControls as one of the best in our industry. We spent yesterday installing a Controllogix with Ethernet/RIO/DH+ running a 13slot 504 via RIO. Long day but everything is running great, I could not have been happier with his professional attitude, his vast knowledge and willingness to teach. Thanks Tim… Mark

  16. Posted · Edited by geniusintraining

    Steve, that is a very good idea Ron, I have a few names for the local AB guys in SC for you to contact, I don't recommend spam....but I am on a mailing list that has 100ish local AB users (local in Columbia area) Personally I would not mind getting a email from you, I don't think others would either if you added some 'how to' content, I would read it and may go to your school or send you some clients, but since I already know you and your teaching ability I will send more your way, my point is I would not consider it spam if I got a email from you if I did not know you if it had good content. You should think about a news letter and a mailing list, once a month send a email with a targeting topic, this would also keep you in the minds of the people on the mailing list I think we both should look to Chris for marketing outlook, search anything to do with PLC's on the internet...MrPLC.com will be on the first page, nice job Chris If you do a news letter the first month RIO/DH+ for CLX would be very good topic You could also a link to another website in your letter if you wanted to {wink-wink}

  17. Posted

    Hi Ron, Try http://www.statcounter.com for (free) data feed back for your website, its free and you can get loads of data from it There are several good threads that have some good reading material (when you get time, I know you are short) and I have several links to some good SEO websites, you need to get listed on Google if you have not done it yet, they have a waiting period of 6 months before you are 'truly' listed with them Register with Tim on his new idea if/when he gets it up and running, that's going to be a good one… We are going to be increasing our maintenance staff by 50% and training was a large topic (I will be in touch) meetings the last 2 weeks These are both good threads http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopic=9467 http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=26561 Register here http://www.google.com/webmasters/ http://www.siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/ SEO (search engine optimization) http://www.webworkshop.net/ http://www.highrankings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=833 I have just started my own and I am learning more and more every day, it's a blast!, thanks to Tim its been a good experience, I think if you provide a good service as you do (you can tell by your reputation) you will go far. Good luck, hold on tight and have fun.

  18. Posted · Edited by geniusintraining

    Hi Bob, (and others) I would measure SCFM, I do this on several applications, a simple piot tube and a calculation in the plc would give you your SCFM, it's very accurate and dependable parts used: Dwyer 607-3 or Ashcroft XL-3-F02-42-ST-1IW <----- the Dwyer is made by Ashcroft Comptus track-mount barometric transmitter This is the code that I used, its on a 504, we tested it against several hand held calibrators and it was very good, I display it on a HMI and also use it to control fan speed EDIT: You will not need rungs 1-3, this is my HX, also you may need two transmitters to get your range that you are looking for or not... I run from 0-45"WC

  22. Posted

    So I have been trying a few different ones, in the not so distant past.... I voted AB just because I know it and can play with it But this is my review... RSView: Very good, Pro's...easy to use and configure, Con's...Non AB PLCs are/can be a pain to get set up, Web NOT included, I just spec out a machine and requested it as the HMI software and CompactLogix as the PLC Wonderware: Good, Pro's...easy to use and configure and a good selection of PLC's are in the drivers, Con's...Not many, good package just like View better Indusoft: Good, Pro's...easy to configure, Free 40 hr trial, Web included, good price, just got it last week so I will up date later if the finished product is good....37hrs left IFix: I hate it...But its a old version 2.5 Opto22: Good support, not the easiest one to use, I have only used with opto server's and opto i/o's so I can't comment on if it would work with other PLC (if you consider opto a PLC)

  23. Posted

    Hey <---(southern for hello or hi, for all you northern boys) Ken, Depending on your funding, you could do several things, a portable PC with a VB application, if you wanted to roll your own Look at these two sites they have some good options but again, if you have the money, you can get anything http://www.scadalliance.com/en/products/handheld.shtml <--- I like these http://www.scanplanet.com/

  25. Posted

    I agree that temperature and motion/hydraulics controls are not the same and also that Honeywell is one of, if not the best on controllers, I have many (100's) and I have been very satisfied with their product I think one of the reasons that the WAG theory has worked for me is, I have the time to watch the process, by attaching my meter and watching what the controller is doing vs the PV, if I over shoot by 5deg not a big deal, I can adjust it out and the next time around I will get a better response But when it comes to my hydraulics or motion, I tend to watch my step, it can be a devastating if you dont watch what you are doing, high pressures on my presses are over 900000 pounds of force, to me this is a lot With Honeywell's fuzzylogic that Dan posted there are other ways that it can be accomplished, such as limiting the valve, or setting other variables in the PLC As far as Honeywell's Profit Loop, I do like where manufactures are heading...helping us do our jobs better