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I have an NS12-TS01B-V2-HB. It has system version 7.0 installed. Tried Sandisk 128Mb card, formatted in command prompt to FAT. I downloaded the version 8.1 from MR PLC and unzipped, put bank 1, bank 2, etc. on the card. My run light blinked green, and alarm beeped continuously. "call Omron support" Did that, he resolved most of it. Re-formatted the card in the CJ1M PLC, and dragged the files again. When transfering from memory card to PT, Bank 1 says it has NS8 system8.1, bank 2 has no system, Bank 3 has NS5 system ver8.1, bank 4 has no system. I aborted at that point, still have ver7.0 I loaded my software from CX-One, not a stand alone CX designer, so my folder did not contain the data. Does anyone have the system version 8.1 for an NS12? Of much less importance... There are 2 terminals marked VR1 and VR2 with a shorting clip across them. It is 3 inches above the 24VDC power terminals. What are they for? I could not find any reference in the manual.

Since some years have passed since this was discussed, is this  now a product? I have a remote panel, with a fibre optic run already in place between the control room and the equipment space.  I need two or three digital outputs, and two analog outputs in the equipment room.   Can a CJ2 be paired with remote IO, or perhaps to another  CJ2 over a fibre link with a proven product? Thanks for any suggestions!  

Thank you Jay, Michael and Bob!  turns out it was a poor data  ground to pin 9 via the circular connectors on the case bulkhead.   I had measured low ohms originally, and tested both wiring harnesses in both machines, error stayed with one machine. Was confident in the wiring, not so much in the programming.  Oops.  It is working in both machines now - but I am sharpening up some sloppy programming, so not a bad thing. Thanks again!

Hi, I keep getting an error that project is in binary mode and plc is in BCD mode.  Wont let me change either. I must be trying in the wrong place...please point me to where i can change this in the PLC.   I am getting an error in my RXDU with a Honeywell barcode reader, on one machine, I am thinking it is related.   thanks for any help. 

Is there a place where I can monitor the raw data string  coming into SCU41V1  Unit 3 port 2? That way I could see what changes when I read it to the CPU...   Yes, the unit numbers for the SC41 is the same.  Setup on all 4 machines is the same, program is the same.   I have since started from scratch with one PLC, hopefully can clean up the program and find my errors. 

It is SCU41 V1  Version 1.3 DM30198/30199 is COFA A808  which to me is 192 250 168 08 instead of 192 168 250 08 is this normal?   Do I need to set the IP address beneath the "Broadcast" box as well?  and subnet mask?  I had it there, with 255 255 255 0 as subnet, but had a blinking erh led.  It is not blinking now...  

Thanks again,.     Jay, so to specify directly for unit 3, serial port 2 I would put  C = 0000 C+1 = 00 (81 + 4X3)  o 008D ?  I will check if it the serial port unit is  V1.2 or later when I get to the office. Thanks again!  

Thanks guys. box is checked - two PLC's work, two dont.  Identical programs in them.  Still scratching my head as to why RXDU does not work on two machines. Am only using TIMX, no problem with timers. The yellow LED on SCU41V1 (RD2)  stays lit on the two machines that don't work.  All honeywell barcode readers work on the same two machines, but the rxdu does not work on the other two machines - so not an external hardware issue. Bar code connected to port 2, unit 3. 1594.06 (completion flag) stays as open contact on ladder, not letting rxdu have a chance. A202.02 (in series with 1594.06) is closed most of the time - seems fine.   Have swapped around SCU41and connectors separately and issue stays with the controller.  I am thinking I have a hardware issue with two of the four controllers?  I admit, my programming is beginner level - so I keep thinking that is the problem, but my troubleshooting leads me to the controller itself. The ascii text it is trying to read is something like ID12345 or ID12346 etc.  Sometimes it will be SN(for serial number) then 5 to 7 numerals. Takes D200 through D204 in space, although up to D209 is left available for longer numbers.  As I scan new codes, the working plc's basically replace the old ID code with the new.  On the non working machines, it adds to the total # of bytes to transmit.  Instead of D200 to D204 reading  "ID12345",  I had "IM0"  ascii or "494D30" Hex.    

I have a data logging process on a CJ1M CPU13 via RXDU command on port 2 of SCU41-V1 It has been working, but has stopped.  There are 2 identical machines.  Both Honeywell bar code readers work on 1 machine, while the "RD2" led stays lit on one machine, and wont complete the RXDU command.  On the working machine, it simply flashes quickly during data receive.  I have compared the program in both, and it is identical. Cabling from both machines have been tested - works on one, not on the other.  Even swapped out SCU41-V1 with same results, so I am pretty certain it is a setting in the main processor of the non-working unit.  I did a compare of SCU settings and they are identical. #0 is moved into C  #2213 is moved into C +1 on first cycle.  Unit number is 3 1594.06 never seems to complete, which is an open contact in series with A202.02 (N.O.) to trigger RXDU (255) A202.02 is value 1 1594.06 stays at 0 when I trigger 1594.06 via laptop, it sends garbage data once.     Any ideas?  

My client wishes to occasionally update the xxx.lst file used for the LIST SELECTION in several places. I have been updating their lists for them once a year, but they want the ability to do it on their own. I was going to tell them they would need to buy CX-One. Alternatively, is it possible to update the .lst file directly from the NS screen keyboard, or from the compact flash card in the PLC CPU or compact flash card in the NS without having CX Designer? This is not such a serious issue, (so Jay) don't feel the need to find a solution. I am quite happy updating it for them once a year, it takes less than an hour to do all of them on their 4 systems. Just thought I would pose the question to see if it had been done before.

Has anyone built a decent looking compass rose that they wish to share? I have tried making a few, but none looked good. Do any of you ever use a compass into any of your systems? Yes, I am being lazy here, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Perhaps if I make something decent I will post it here.

Did you meet with Adrian DeGroot by chance? Or Jason Stanley? Schilling seems like they keep pretty good company! What are you working on, if you are allowed to say?

DO you need a crossover cable, or will a straight cable work?

HI again, I have searched all over this website and have not found "how to" FTP into the PLC. I am trying to access the data files recorded onto the compact flash card, using a client's laptop, with no Omron software. My trial period on WS FTP Pro expired without being used, but will buy a copy if that is required. I have tried setting the IP address in the IO table to 192.168.1.22 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 I have not been able to connect this way yet, but have not found a manual to follow either. My ETN unit number is 0 and Node number is 1 I now have an error light flashing, and checking SoftSW on the IO table it shows address mismatch. Can someone direct me to the manual, or post step by step directions on setup and connecting? (I do have CX One on my laptop, and am connected through the peripheral port using CS1W-CN226 cable)

Thank you once again Jay!

underwater remote operated vehicles or ROV There is a student ROV building competition, students can win scholarships and find jobs offshore if they want to be doomed to spending all their time travelling...better to do it young prior to families, or they will just end up divorced like all the other offshore people. Oops, not too motivational. But the ROV competition is. http://www.marinetech.org/rov_competition/ www.schilling.com has the big ROVs to show what is possible. For younger students or old kids (up to 50 or so years), Lego makes a small robot kit. They use Labview and have a lot of open source stuff available to promote sharing of ideas. Quite affordable really, with servo controllers, light sensors, etc. http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx

I found some information here: http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopi...amp;hl=ethernet I have now changed the IP address to 192.168.0.1 and the mismatch error is gone. Still can't FTP into it.

I am using function block Ascii_time and the output is the string ssmmhh I am trying to output a time stamp to the ascii string that gets written to a CF card; it is working but the client wants it in HHMMSS instead of SSMMHH (the seconds are not important) What instruction would you recommend? I have looked through the CJ1 reference and have not found one that I think will work. I am using CJ1 CPU13

I am not sure how to edit the FB, but you opened my eyes to the fact that the seconds, minutes, and hours are already in their own D words... I can simply select in the order I want. Thanks

I am using a Honeywell 4800i barcode scanner into port 2 (RS232) of SCU41-V1 unit 3 on CJ1M CPU13 I believe my settings are correct. I am using no protocol, with the RXDU command My problem I believe lies in the fact that they are using Aztec code (or I would have bought an Omron barcode reader) but they are using a CR and LF in between lines of information. The first line of data is coming through, but not the second or third lines. I can view the first line in the memory monitor window in the D area I send to during the RXDU command. I have set the barcode scanner to add suffix of "tab" or Hex 9 I have set port settings to "end code inclusion" and end code "9" When I try to run a trace using CX Protocol on port 2 I get the error message "cannot perform trace operation using PMSU configuration" Is there a way past this, using no protocol method? Thanks for any tips.

It turns out that the text translation supplied by the customer did not match bar code samples. The bar code interface to the PLC was working properly and sending the entire string. The PLC was reading the entire string. Feel free to delete this along with the above post...it is of no use

Thanks Nibroc! the smart active parts solution was very easy to use, and did what I wanted as well! Thanks Mr PLC!

I am trying to add 4 analog inputs to a cramped system. power supply CPU315-2DP DI 16 DI 16 AI 8x 12bit AI 8x 12 bit CP 340rs232C CP 340rs232C CP 340rs232C CP 341rs232C The HW config screen in S7 shows slot 3 as empty. I can only drag modules into slot 4 through 11, which are all full. I hope to be able to add another AI8x 12 bit module, but dont think I can. Alternatively, I must change some RTD inputs into 2 wire 4-20mA inputs and use the spare inputs for my pressure transducers. The second AI 8pt unit has 4 RTDs right now. I want 4 RTDs and 4 pressure transducers. I have M-systems signal conditioner to change the 4 wire RTD into a 4-20mA, so I think it is possible, but am not used to S7 at all...mainly use Omron CX-One Is it possible to add another SM331 Analog input module to such a system? Thanks

Thanks DSC. Would do...but am offshore Spain, no access to new modules. Trying to familiarize with S7 and change 4 RTD inputs into 4 RTD + 4 analaog 4-20mA Think I have it figured...just have to be careful in the logic not to destroy what already works. will be back with more questions undoubtedly. Firstly: on SM331 AI 8X 12bit, there are the inserts. Currently they were all set to A for RTD. I am moving 2 of them to D for 2 wire analog current. Is there also a software setting I need to adjust to accomodate this change, or is it simply the jumper block?

I have CJ1 CPU13-ETN It says I have ETN-21 mode available. I have .txt files on the memory card in the PLC that I want the client to be able to retrieve, preferably without opening the enclosure. Option 1) open enclosure, remove CF card, put into PCMCIA adapter, and transfer files to laptop. I would like to avoid having them open the case regularly, it is a wet location. Option 2) FTP command to ETN21 mode CPU. (have never used this, dont know how many hours it will take me) Option 3) buy SPU unit, (expensive, but apparently lots of options) Option 4) Is it possible to use PLC or touchscreen commands to transfer files onto memory card in NS12? I have version 8.10 and can access files on the touchscreen with an Ethernet cable via NSWeb using Internet Explorer. This would be my preference if file transfer from PLC CF card to NS CF card is possible. Option 5) have them purchase CX-One or CX-Programmer and connect the normal way. Other options? Does CX server or CX Supervisor accomplish this? I seem to recall it used to be included in CX-One, but I do not have it after a full installation of the newest version CX One. Thanks again for your tips