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Because DH-485 and DH+ are different protocols, your first solution is upgrade 5/03 to 5/04 processor. Probably your supplier for AB products could take your old 5/03 processor on change by a new 5/04, and decrease the final prize. Another option, i think, could be using a ProSoft module This company make communications modules to link different protocols (modbus to DH-485,df1 to modbus, etc) I believe they must have a communications module to match your requirements. Their homepage is http://www.prosoft-technology.com/

Wich version of Windows and RSLinx are you using? A few time ago, I found the same problem, and reviewing the release notes of RSLinx, that version (2.20) wasn't compatible to work with 1747-PIC @ Win2000. When I upgraded RSLinx to 2.30, this problem was fixed.

Thanks a lot, Sleepy Wombat! I really appreciate your help. Now we are on line with PLC and found the problem in a mechanical device (after verifying the program)

The software I have was downloaded from the argentinean schneider site, here is the address: http://www.schneider-electric.com.ar/sitio..._2003/index.htm You only need to register without cost and then you can access to downloads section. In this section, in addition, you can download other additional softwares and manuals.

Here are the diagrams and pinouts. This cable was designed to use in a siemens S7 PLC, but it is only a converter from 485 to 232 (the same as TSX) You only need to change the PLC port connector from DB-9 to MiniDIN. Other choice is if you use a rs232 to rs485 converter. I used the B&B Electronics 485LDRC, it costs only about $130. S7_Comm_cable.zip

Hey, guys, how can I attach this file to downloads section? Now I remember about the software it is a big zipped file and it couldn't be possible to attach in a simple e-mail account

Hi, Chris As soon I bring the diagram from my home, it will be sent to you. I have the pinout for TSX Nano (I think it must be the same as your PLC) I'll send it too!

William, you can attach a signal converter between RTD and PLC in order to make a stronger connection and minimize the signal losses. In my job we have used this converter to drive thermocouple signals and send them to 1747-NI4 input modules: ULTRA SLIMPAK #G428-0001 The manufacturer is Actions Inc. I think this device could drive RTD signals. You can check its info. Regards!

Have you verifyed the communication speed? Maybe this is the problem. Is possible too, that the communications port form PLC could be programmed as user mode (and is necessary the system mode to communicate with AB devices)

Hey, I have a custom made cable for the TSX Nano and I have a diagram for it! I can send it by e- mail! Regards!

I have PL7/07 (used for TSX Nano) if it is useful for you, send me an e-mail and I'll send it.

If you need is a screen protected with password, I hope this help topic be useful. This help topic is from the PanelBuilder Software: Secure a screen You can restrict access to specific screens in an application by requiring authorized operators to enter a password. 1 In the Screens folder of the Application Window, click a screen. 2 On the Screen menu, click Properties. Or right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 1 Select the Secured check box if you want to restrict access to the current screen. 2 To authorize specific operators to access the current screen, select the Operators tabs and then select the appropriate check boxes. A cleared check box denies access to an operator. Notes · Operators and passwords are defined on the Operators tab of the Application>Security dialog. · You can also secure screens from the Secured Screens Info tab of the Application>Security dialog. Screens folder The Screens folder is located in the Application Window. This folder contains a list of all screens in the applications. Screens appear in sequential order, by number and name. To open the Screens folder, click + next to the folder. To close the folder, click -.

I agree completely with snerkel's point of view. I have a few experience in RSLogix, NAiS, Keyence, S7,PL7, and DirectLogix and for all those softwares I found most friendly the AB software. In fact, with S7 is easy to work (for me) almost as RSLogix. I think that depending the software we used to program, is the preference for everyone. For example, NAiS is too hard for me, but for a partner (who used to program in NAiS) this software is wonderful Did you understand me? Regards!

My personal point of view is about than RSLogix is a very friendly, and graphically (like windows) interfase. As we can see, in the chakorules's example, with a few mnemonics memorized, we can put a huge variety of different ladders configurations. I like to program in RSLogix due this characteristics, and I think is more useful than the most of ladder logic editors. Regards!

Hi, You can only make a single operation, adding a factor directly in registers S[18] to S[24] and storing the result in a simple integer registers. For example: CPT N7[10] S[23] + 3 This instruction only add 3 to S[23](minutes) and stores in the integer N7[10] I hope it be useful Regards!

Hi! Did you check if you can connect the PLC 5's using DF1? From your post, I understand you have connected only 1 plc in each PC. In my plant we had a similar case, when we tried to buy new KTX cards, we found only PKTX from our supplier, and in the old PC's we used, we only have the old type slots. Due we have a lot of PLC's connected in network in each channel, we decided to keep the old PC's and tried to improve the application we used (WW InTouch) with good results.(debugging the code) I hope this words be useful for you. Regards!

When I need to register PLC changes in a Word document, first, in the RSLogix ladder I follow these steps: 1.-Select the rung to copy, 2.- type <CTRL-C>, 3.- In an open Paintbrush file, I type <CTRL-V> as a block, 4.- I type <CTRL-C> again, and finnaly, 5.- In a Word document type <CTRL-V> to paste the rung copied from RSLogix. It applies for ALL RSLogix (5,500,5000) programs I use I hope it be useful for you