bfdm_mexi

Is it possible to use instruction to check to see if the Program is in run/remote run mode... I need for people in the field to know if the PLC is either A) Running B)In Program mode, or C) Faulted, without ever opening the control cabinet. I've used the GSV/Controllerdevice/status but it only gives you keyswitch position (hard to use because the bits dont change when its in program, remote program, or remote run; only in Run.) more than likely the key will always be in Remote run. hope that makes sense... It did in my head.

Because we do A LOT of business through Mitsubishi via Numatic Engineering (Drives, Encoders, VFD's, Cables, etc.) and through Rockwell via Allied Electric (PLC's, I/O, terminal blocks, push buttons, etc.) We would just rather keep these two vendors if at all possible. We use a product in our machines and we use it for A LONG time so we feel the need to keep our vendors close. That way if theres a problem its fixed right away. Honestly, I've never even heard of Red Lion. I just googled it. - ok I saw it... looks like their list price for an 8" is $1999. thats nearly double the price im getting the Mitsu one for.

This may not surprise some but I was looking on here for help and found nothing about it. So heres my contribution. I currently have an AB Compact Logix 1769-L23E-QB1B with Ethernet IP and successfully ran a Mitsubishi GOT (1265 but any model using GT designer should work, also RS232 com does too) over the communication with no problems. I had to create a new group of tags, Map them, export them, import them, and then finally used them in the GT Designer software. I can go into detail but I dont want to waste valuable space on the forum unless someone is interested. Being an OEM, the price of the Mitsu-GOT vs the AB-Panelview will save us many thousands of dollars a year. So it is a cost effective alternative to the Panelview. any ?'s just reply.