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Thanks, good point about FAT16, just checked the few I have left in my stash in they are all in that format. You can choose to format FAT16 if you are using XP btw.

Thanks a lot bluebyu, good to know :) As ever, this is something that has to be done 'yesterday'... I've found some 128MB's on ebay that should do the job but I'm still curious to know what the actual limitations are.

Hi Folks, Does anyone know what the size limit is for a CJ1M CF card. I need a client to purchase one so I can email an upgrade for his machine but the smaller capacity ones are not so easy to get these days. I know a 128MB card works, but can you use larger sizes? - I can't find the specs in the manuals.

Seems it was faulty hardware after all. Waiting on a replacement.

After a bit of running around in circles, I eventually got something from the vendor today: The panel is back with my customer and the vendor is going to attend site and attempt to download - I'll let you know if anything else of interest comes from this. Really appreciate the help and tips I got here, thanks.

Thanks Mickey. I went back to basics and created an empty app - only thing in it was a single screen and a text object that says "Hello World!" No validation errors at all but the same error is popping up on download. I'm beginning to think that maybe I have a faulty unit now. Is there any possibility that it's the programming cable? I have a 1761-CBL-PM02, SER C and am using an Omron CIF31 USB/SERIAL adapter (which worked before and can communicate with the Micrologix PLC ok) Would the fact that I'm using RSLinx Lite be a factor? If I crack this I'll be sure to let you know!

Thanks - I'll go and check that out.

I'd like to add to your sentiments there. One of my few visits to Japan several years ago was to Fukushima (and was my first experience with Omron RFID kit), the people there were, as the Irish would say, "salt of the earth". My heart goes out to them.

Hi Folks, I hope someone might be able to give me a pointer on this as I'm a bit stumped. I have a brand new PV300 micro - it came with DH485 firmware which is not what I need so I followed the manual and changed the firmware to DF1 using the downloader and firmware file on the PanelBuilder CD. When I try to download my app to it, I get the following error: I can't find any info on this, can anyone give me a pointer? As I rarely work with AB stuff, I don't have a support contract - can't justify it for a single small project every 2 years or so :) The distributor normally helps me out with any tech issues but he's on vacation till next Thursday! Thanks in advance, Steve. p.s. - I know the app is good because I used it on the previous project and I haven't changed anything.

OK, quick update on this. I got it working - first problem was in the in the settings I posted above, the limit input signal was NC, it should have been NO. After that and some frustration I figured out that the example in the manual was wrong, the ORG command needs to be an @ORG command, otherwise it keeps repeating itself. Thanks for reading and hopefully this thread will be useful to someone in future.

I'll be able to try a CCW move tomorrow morning.. The reason the limits aren't configured is they haven't been installed - long story involving the designer trying to save cash by scrimping on sensors and I/O!! I told him I wouldn't be responsible if it crashed and destroyed something! I've been trawling the manual for more info and found this: I'm pretty sure the settings I have are valid but maybe I should set the "search/return initial speed" to a non-zero value just in case. I also just found the bit about the error code being stored in A444 so I'll check this as well - although I think I did check A280.07 which is the origin search error flag but it's worth doing again. Yes, I've cycled the power after changing settings, learnt that one the hard way on a CJ1M after many hours of head-scratching!! Thanks again for the comments, very much appreciated.

Thanks for the reply lostcontrol. I got the example from W462-E1-02, CP1L operation manual. The physical set-up is as follows: 0.00 - N/O aux from e-stop. 0.01 - N/O push button, for now being used to initiate the origin search. 0.02 - N/O push button, for now being used to initiate a fixed distance move. 0.06 - Z signal from drive. 0.10 - N/O home position sensor on axis. All above confirmed working (except 0.06 which shouldn't stop it moving as it showing as off when monitored) 100.00 CW pulse to drive. 100.01 CCW pulse to drive. 100.02 Run signal to drive 100.03 Alarm reset signal to drive 100.04 Deviation counter reset to drive. I've attached the program and the pages from the manual with the example I'm using. When the Estop is enabled (0.00), the drive powers up and holds position. When 0.02 is pressed, it works fine and the axis moves by the set number of pulses. When 0.01 is pressed it just sits there and does nothing, nothing is showing on the outputs either. Actually, In writing this, I've just realised that I haven't actually tested a CCW movement yet so that'll be the next thing I do when I get back to this tomorrow. Thanks in advance to anyone with any suggestions :) LWM01_001.zip CP1L_OperManual_extract.pdf

Bump.. anyone??

Hi guys, I'm looking for some help on using the ORG(889) command on a CP1L M30 PLC. It's connected to a Smartstep A series servo drive and I can get it to move using the PLS2 command so I'm guessing the wiring is correct. I've spent a few hours trying to get the origin search to work but to no avail so I'm hoping someone can throw some light on it. I followed an example program from the manual but when I try it it just does nothing. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

When you create blocks, CXD creates DBlk000.cfg, DBlk001.cfg, DBlk002.cfg etc... Set up the first block in detail and create the others but don't add detail. Exit CXD and copy the first .cfg file and rename to replace the others that you want the same. All you should then have to do is go back to CXD and point each block to the correct .CSV file. I've only done this once before on a smaller scale but it may work for you.