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From what I have seen with the power supplies, when they reach critical mass things tend to melt. Definately get a larger supply in there. I always shoot to have about 35 to 40% extra just in case. Also, if they have been sitting, you probably had some "SALT CORROSION" as I know it, going on. That is where you get condensation and it dries, condensation and it dries repeat this daily. After a period of time, the condensation attracts dust and dirt. When the moisture evaporates, the dirt and dust stays behind and build carbon paths. When combined with electrical energy, they tend to cause rather spectacular pyro-technical displays. When inside a power supply case you only get to see the aftermath where the smoke was let out.

I did a couple of C200 to CS1 conversions and was told by OMRON tech support that the C200 analogs were not compatable. During my conversion, I did some indepth research, aka read the manuals on analogs and really did not find something specific that said they were not compatable. I asked why and was told the older ones look for different DM addresses by default and the DM addresses for analogs in the CS are different. During a training session to become certified to do the upgrading of OLD Omron PLC's to current ones, we were told the analog modules would need replacing. IF you were able to use a C200 analog with a CS1, let me know how you set it up. I know a bunch of service techs that would like to know how to save customers some $$$$.

If you are using any analog cards, the C200's are not compatable with the CS1. You need to replace them. ALso, make doubly sure you moved all DM values to the new locations.

You use a C200H-CN229EU programming cable from you laptop to the NT2 to program it. Your CPM1 probably has the old style peripherial port plug. The cable you need is an adaptor and if I was in Red Stick I could give you the number, but 114 is in it. Then you use a straight thru from it to the NT2. If it is the newer style perpheril port, there is a specific cable from the cpu to the hmi. The software is free to download too.

Thanks, that is what I thought.

Can this communications module be removed from the back plane hot? I have a customer with too many C200H's and 2 have the interface module. The PLC's we need to connect do not have one but do have 2 empty slots. The one's with the CLK201's run constantly and cannot be shut down easily. I have the correct CLK to PC cable.

My new desktop at home has VISTA. I rapidly determined VISTA is equivalent to the opening of a large powerful air moving device. I had 9 programs that wanted priority start up RIGHT NOW. It took me 2 hours to get word to work. Seems I had to have a MSN or hotmail email account to get the necessary codes. then excell set up a bit easier. What I really enjoyed was the pre-installed NORTON crashed the system when I attempted to set it up. Fortunately I had just set a restore point so all of my previous work was not lost. I highly recommend if you have VISTA, before you install any software, set a restore point first. I had about 14 hours sorting out VISTA out. I will say most of the menus and windows are more use friendly, my wife can use it easier than XP and likes the new system. She cannot understand what I did not like about it. VISTA can and will cause internet connection and router set up issues. I attempted to install a router with wireless so I can use my new NON VISTA laptop anywhere at home. After 2 hours on the phone with linksys, we determined the cable modem was not connecting. There are DNS issues and gateway issues. I will try to remember to post what was necessary to solve these items.

That looks more like the scrap wire bin at a shop where I used to work.

Maybe the C500 is in LSS and you cannot open it with CXP but can open it with syswin and save it as a syswin file. Then you open the syswin version with CXP to convert it to the CJ1. If you have the original C500 file, not one you tried to convert, but do not have syswin, let me know. I have syswin and CXP and can try to convert it for you.

Sign me up for two of them. One of each color.

Well it ONLY took 2-1/2 hours to activate Office 2007. Yeah I am SSSSOOOOO much more productive. I had the opportunity to send comments to microsoft during the events last night. Both times I said I do not believe VISTA is user friendly. XP was easy. I can see where some potential with vista but I hope the new super laptop I am getting next week AINT vista.

I got a new home computer this weekend. Needless to say it is VISTA. I will say VISTA seems to be right powerful but it was a major PITA to get some things working. I spent about 6 hours and I probably have 3 to 10 more to get everything up and running. Then I get to import the files from my external hard drive so wifey can have her "things" available. If this was any indication of getting some of the industrial software I use daily working, GOD help us all. Time to invest in a few cases of bug spray.

Happy belated B'Day!!!!

I have used 2 ten foot sections or 20' of straight thru cable with a CQM1-CIF02 Programming cable.

Omron drives, AKA Yaskawa have the HHP series. They are available in 400 volt and 575 volt. These drives are called also called modular as they are selectible in 4 sizes by paralleling rectifier and inverter sections to get the power level you need. The 400 volt class has KW sizes 200, 400, 600 and 800. Since you specified 630KW you would need the 800 KW unit. The only part number I can find right now is CIMR-G5A 4800. You would need the 2 rectifier and 4 inverter section drive. The mother board does not care how many chassis are there as you set the HP with the keypad. The programming works much the same as any other G5 drive.

Can we get that chart in a down loadable version? *.pdf maybe?

They sure make it sound like the e-net port is resident in the CPU.

I too have found it best to show the values in the PLC memory. Using the peripheral port on the CPU also allows faster updating.

Many plants I have been into the last few years want GFCI on all electrical apparatus you plug into their outlet. Imagine you have the polarized power pack for your O'scope and you have to use a GFCI with it. Even though grounded outlets have been in use for many years, I see 2 conductor extension cords used with grounded tools plugged into them. Of course the ground pin is missing. I try to keep my distance from those folks. It amazes me that they always legislate rules to "protect" us from ourselves.

Rube would be proud!!!

Another thing to watch, your remote rack addresses are probably 5X.XX and 51.XX. With a CS1 they become 3000.00 and up. There is a small chart in the back of the manual listed that tells you the conversion. You can go to the symbol table and edit the 5X.XX and make it 30XX.XX. This will globally modify all remote address bits. Watch power supply requirements from the C200 to the CS1 as this also must be addressed. If you have any analog modules with the C200, you need to get the CS1 specific analogs. The digital I/O work with out issue. Some specialty modules will not convert over.

That is one SWEET recorder. I have all of the info on it and have recommended it numerous times to customers that want to record events. The hamlin relay I mentioned earlier is the mfgr of the CRR relay in your fo cus. A noticable drop in speed is usually due to line variations and/or excessive noise. I recommend you monitor the input line voltage, field output voltage, control logic input and the speed pot. That is assuming all connections have been inspected and no corrosion is present and everything is tight. Unfortunately, if you look closely at the drive prints, the armature + is also the PCB zero volt point. Ideally, any noise on the drive will be ignored as the O volt point floats up and down referenced to the noise. Reality wise, that aint so. You can do a lot for your speed pot voltage noise issues with a 0.1 uf 100 volt mylar cap across the common and wiper. They are great for noise spikes and have NO appreciable effect on accel/decel. Scope the 10 vdc and make sure it is smooth. If it is not, then the filter caps on the 24 volt supply are shot. You might try and replace all of the electrolytic caps on the focus board. I have fixed stability problems too many times to remember doing just that. Do you have a board level print for your fo cus? I can make one appear if you do not.

Now that you have given more detail, it would seem you may have more issues with the generator side than the motor side. If the focus and DC motor are used to control a generator's output power, and this generator causes welding to happen, take a real good look at the generator. The focus due to having a non regulated field, will give you 5% speed regulation. I do not see this as a major issue with the speed of the generator. 30 years ago, this was high tech. Unless you put a modern processor control on the generator IMO the driving force is not the issue. You mention recording. What type of recorder are you using? How is the generator excited? Is the generator a permanent magnet and the voltage is controlled by the speed? Do you have brushes associated with the generator? I guess you do. The brush tension and commutator/slip ring state are critical too.

The drive does not do the welding. The drive powers a motor that turns the material for the welder. Many welders are doing pipe, valves and other ROUND objects that by having them rotate past the welder's stick, the job goes faster, smoother and productivity is increased. Most of these machines have the ability to run in either direction and the speed can be set by a hand pot or foot pedal. I have set up a couple of large ball valve welders with VFDs and black max motors so they can go 2 X base speed past the opening to speed things up.

That is why I said V7 as it is a vector drive and has excellent low speed torque especially when wired to a Black Max motor. Typically these welders do not require tremendous starting torque as they tend to have a large gear reduction. ssommers, Glad to hear some of your "headaches" have been cured. BTW, by going to an inverter, you might be able to eliminate the MG set. Unless it powers multiple units. Even at that, you will me SSSSSOOOO far ahead to dump the MG set and get some newer equipment in there. Cost to operate alone by going to the VFD's drops dramatically.