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  2. Posted

    The C40P is an expansion unit. Do you have the full part number of the unit?
    If this is an expansion it will connect to the K series CPU unit. The K series would then be programmed with the host link unit and software as gtsuport mentioned.
    You can also use a handheld unit.
    Most of the parts can still be obtained from EBay.

    https://accautomation.ca/purchase-find-parts/omron-c20k-c28k-c40k-c60k/#Special

    Regards,
    Garry

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  5. Posted

    I would look at AdvancedHMI.
    https://www.advancedhmi.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2

    What is AdvancedHMI? Free software that will run on a windows PC and communicate to your PLC. The drivers have been written for AB PLCs. See the link below for a demo on connecting. The package was written in VB.net and runs on Visual Studio. It is then very easy to connect and update a database.
    https://www.advancedhmi.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=14&chapter=0

    Regards,
    Garry

  6. Posted

    +1 Bits N Bytes

    Are you using a USB to Serial from the computer and then the cable into the PLC? If so then not all USB to serial cables will work. I have had success with the Ugreen cable.

    https://www.ugreen.com.cn/products/usb-2-0-to-rs232-serial-cable?variant=15398911737901

    https://accautomation.ca/omron-cp1h-establish-communication/
    This link will take you through the process of communicating serially to the CP1H. (RS485) It will be similar. 

    Regards,
    Garry

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  10. Posted

    Hi Evan,

    I have not seen this before with CX-Programmer, but I have with other programs.
    Call up the windows task manager. Then select Applications. If you right-click on the CX-Programmer and select maximize the application should then be seen. 

    Let us know how you make out.
    Regards,
    Garry 

  11. Posted

    https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/specs/viewmarq4line.pdf

    The above will support Modbus TCP through the ethernet port.

    You could also look at an EA9-RHMI unit. An HDMI cable would attach to a large screen TV monitor. This would come in under your budget price and give a good display inside the plant.
    https://www.automationdirect.com/c-more/headless-hmi

    I hope this helps you out.
    Regards,
    Garry

  17. Posted

    Yes, you can find PLCs that will work with several universal protocols. 
    As mentioned the Click PLC would be the least investment. It can be read from Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP (Ethernet), Modbus RTU (Serial) or any customized Serial communication. It can use Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU as masters to read information from other controllers.
    https://accautomation.ca/modbus-rtu-click-plc-master-to-brx-plc-slave-communication/
    https://accautomation.ca/click-plc-send-and-receive-instructions/

    The BRX PLC (Do-More) also has the above protocols that you can read, but it can also be used to collect data from Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and MQTT.
    https://accautomation.ca/brx-plc-serial-communication-modbus-rtu-to-solo-process-temperature-controller/
    https://accautomation.ca/modbus-rtu-brx-plc-master-to-click-plc-slave-communication/
    https://accautomation.ca/brx-do-more-simulator-mqtt-publish-subscribe/
    https://accautomation.ca/brx-do-more-plc-mqtt-communications/

    It depends on what you want to communicate and the protocols you want to support.
    Regards,
    Garry

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  19. Posted

    https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/overview/catalog/field_i-z-o/stride_i-z-o
    Stride field IO has a variety of options. See the link above.

    What about just using a Click PLC.
    https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/programmable_controllers/click_series_plcs_(stackable_micro_brick)#Series_ms=%22CLICK%20Ethernet%20Standard%22&start=0
    The standard Ethernet port on the click will communicate Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, etc.
    You can then add the additional IO that you want. The digital cards can be NPN or PNP.
    Software is free and you can just use the PLC for its IO reading and writing.

    Regards,
    Garry

     

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  21. Posted

    https://assets.omron.eu/downloads/manual/en/v4/w465_cs_cj-series_ethernet_ip_units_operation_manual_en.pdf

    The following section may apply for CJ2M to CJ2M communications:
    6-1 Overview of Tag Data Links
    6-1-1 Tag Data Links
    Tag data links enable cyclic data exchanges on an EtherNet/IP network between PLCs or between PLCs and another device. I/O memory addresses (e.g., in the CIO or DM Area) and symbols can be assigned to tags. The settings for tag data links are made using the Network Configurator.

    The above is for ethernet. You would have to add additional cards.

    http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?/topic/37334-omron-cj2m-cpu13-serial-port-communication/
    https://www.edata.omron.com.au/eData/PLCs/CJ2/W472-E1-14.pdf

    The above thread will help with serial communication.
    Regards,
    Garry

  22. Posted

    http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=123751

    The same question was posted at the above location.

    It sounds like you have a C20K or C20 series Omron controller. The full part number should be printed on the top or side of the PLC.
    Yes, your program is lost.
    The only way to restore it is to reload from a paper copy or backup if you have it.
    You will have to replace the battery, or your program will not be saved in the ram memory.
    These controllers also have the ability of an EPROM. This is located under a hatch on the top of the CPU. If the socket is not empty, there is a chance the program might be on it.
    https://accautomation.ca/omron-c20k-...oubleshooting/
    https://accautomation.ca/purchase-fi...28k-c40k-c60k/
     

    Regards,
    Garry

     

     

  23. Posted

    You have not specified all of the hardware that you have.  

    http://www.ia.omron.com/data_pdf/cat/cj1w-scu_ds_e_9_1_csm2151.pdf
    The Omron will act as a Modbus RTU slave to the Schneider Modbus RTU master.

    Here is the manual for the Omron communication module.
    https://assets.omron.eu/downloads/manual/en/v1/w336_cs1_cj1_serial_communications_boards_operation_manual_en.pdf
    You will find the Modbus addresses on page 58.  Modbus-RTU Slave Mode

    What is the Schneider device that you will use? It must be able to be set up as a Modbus Master.

    I hope this helps you out.
    Regards,
    Garry