[RsLogix 500 version?]

My guess is you have a newer 1500 with firmware that your really old version of RSLogix 500 does not know. You have two options, try and find an older 1500, or upgrade your software.

[How Many Ethernet Cards for ControlLogix can i connect in one ControlLogix processor]

Hey, that looks like a Siemens switch, they are not unmanaged.

[Using ML1100 w/ analog output and analog input module]

The control valve is a waste of money in this application. You would be better served with a large fill valve and a trickle valve. Is this an existing system or one in the design phase?

[Career Opportunities - Controls Engineers]

Siemens is not easy to learn, and typically commands a higher salary in the US. For what you are asking I would expect the person to have 5-10 years and would need a larger salary. If you drop the Siemens requirement, then you should have lots of folks that meet the specs. Just my 2cents worth.

[LBL JMP]

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you are holding on to the "AD" way, I've never seen the Jump and Label used like you plan, I have always used it for looping. I'm not sure what happens to the logic you will skip over. If a rung was true last scan, and is skipped this scan, will the ladder hold it's last state? Not sure. If you could share more details, maybe someone could bring a different solution to the table for you to examine. For example: How many positions does your switch have? How complex is the code for each position, 10 rungs, 100 rungs, 1000 rungs? Will the same outputs need to be switched in more than one switch position? Ken

[Career Opportunities - Controls Engineers]

I think your expectations for the 2nd job are unrealistic. You have listed: 2-3 years engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry. Proficient in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC programming. It takes a smart AB guy about 2 years to migrate to Siemens. Having a person with only 2-3 years of experience and the skill sets you are asking for is a very very long shot. I hope the pay matches the requirements.

[Logix50000]

My local AB rep. stated that V21, which is due out later this year, along with 71 series processors will save comments and descriptions in the processor. I am pleasantly surprised.

[1771-IQ16 to SLC Conversion]

Spectrum has saved my bacon more than once. Great company.

[New Scada - Wonderware or iFix]

I don't know about Europe, but in the US, WonderWare is the most expensive SCADA on the market.

[PLC5 to CLX]

The name is Ken Bob, not Keith, LOL. (to many night shifts ?) This client runs 24/7, so while the weekend option would be nice, it isn't an option.

[PLC5 to CLX]

Okay, they are going all the way, replacing the 1771 I/o. Our local AB rep came by and demo'd the i/o migration hardware. Looks pretty good. You can keep the 1771 Swing arms and connect them to a migration adapter. Saves having to rewire. Of course they only handle standard I/O modules, special modules will have to be rewired, such as CFM's.

[PLC5 to CLX]

I'll know more later this week, right now we are in the "talking about it" stage.

[PLC5 to CLX]

I may be working on a project to migrate a very large PLC5 installation to CLX. I know in the past there was limitations on the amount of analog I/O you could access with CLX to a remote chassis, I assume this has been addressed and I am bringing up old problems that are no longer relevant, right ????

[Redlion Crimson 3.0]

Hi, I moved this topic, you should get better responses here.

[Need Help With FIFO]

Post your questions and comments here, so that everyone can benefit.

[Uploading from TI525 using TIsoft]

What are the EXACT steps you are using to go online? My first guess is that someone has set the controller to read only, if this is the case you will need the password to enable full access.

[Rockwell Automation Fair]

I am going to Spring House, PA for Siemens training around that time, and was hoping I could kill two birds with one trip, but the Siemens training is a different week. Besides, mixing Siemens and RA at the same time, might cause a disruption in space/time continuity.

[Rockwell Automation Fair]

What's the dates?

[Break up program]

There are a few examples in the download section. Here is a link to a program I wrote many years ago, won't cost anything to look: http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=359

[1400 ethernet]

Glad to hear you got if going. The BootP disable is tribal knowledge Welcome to the tribe.

[1400 ethernet]

You have to disable BootP (uncheck the box) then you can manually configure the IP Address.

[SLC503 convert to Control Logix System]

Just my 2cents, but wouldn't the compact logix be a more reasonable (price wise) replacement?

[ML1400 Modbus TCPIP and DF1 doable?]

Thanks Ken, luckily I got tied up today and did not contact the customer about this. Whew, (wipes sweat from forehead). I will recommend buying a new series B. BTW, You still da man.

[ML1400 Modbus TCPIP and DF1 doable?]

Thanks Ken, You da man. :notworthy: :notworthy: I suspected the ethernet port would work, just didn't want to tell the customer I had a solution and then find out it would not work. Thank you, thank you very much. Ken M.

[ML1400 Modbus TCPIP and DF1 doable?]

I have a customer that has a piece of skid equipment that came with a ML1400 series A, and some sort of panel view type display, not sure of brand yet. He wants to connect this skid to his DCS for monitoring and alarming. He already has a copper to fiber converter installed and fiber ran to main control panel. Question: If I replace existing ML1400A with a B series (which supports Modbus TCP/IP), can I also continue to communicate to the Panel view via DF1 or CIP ( not sure which is used). Does the ethernet port support multiple protocols at the same time? Inquiring minds want to know. thanks in advance.