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  1. UDTs to Custom Data Structure

    HenryDara posted a topic in GE

    I have a reference HMI project that has many variables that have an Invalid data type. We are one by one trying to re-create the data types that are missing, but so far there is no easy way that I know of. Currently I re-create the UDT from scratch in a scrap offline project. (based on just looking at the variable elements in the ref project. Export the UDT to .XML file Import the UDT as a new custom structure into the toolbox At this point I can drag the structure from the toolbox into my variable list, and it creates a variable with what looks like a good structure. What I cant figure out is how to easily re-assign the old variable the new custom data type. Since the old variable is used all over the place, it cant be deleted, and if I rename it it changes every reference to it that exists, so that doesnt help either. The image posted shows the old variable "H_Header" and its properties as invalid type (also shows red X in the icon). below that is a new variable with the new data type. (no Red X). If I could delete H_Header I could then just rename the new variable to the same, but I cant because of its use. If I could change the data type from Invalid to H_Header, that would work, but its greyed out and wont let me change it. Any help appreciated    

  2. Socket communication with Micro820

    Anthony Blanchette-Potvin posted a topic in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation

    Hi everyone ! I have a little project wich involves communication between two Micro820 controllers via TCP/IP. To do that, I started to work with TCP/IP socket. Within CCW (Connected Components Workbench), I tried to create a new socket instance using the instruction SOCKET_CREATE and set the socket address to 127.0.0.1:21. Basically, my computer through the FTP port. The problem was that it couldn't create a new socket instance (error variable is set to TRUE and status is set to 4, wich I don't know the meaning) because I didn't have a server-side application that listens to TCP/IP socket requests. That said, I found an open source application called SocketTest that listens for TCP/IP socket requests on a specified IP address and port. So, I started a listener on the following address : 127.0.0.1:21, but the error variable is still set to TRUE and status is still set to 4. So, my questions are : Is my IP address OK ? Is my port number OK ? What means the status code 4 ? Is SocketTest doing what I think it does ? Do I need to do something else before using the SOCKET_CREATE instruction ? Thank you in advance for your help !
  3. Hie, I am from a power utility company with almost 100% SCADA-ready facilities. the next challenge is trying to convert all these overwhelming site information into ACTIONABLE infos. The idea is to establish a dedicated centre (NOT a control centre) as a Monitoring Master Station and also as the Real-Time Asset Management and Predictive Maintenance tool. Question: Anyone can share experience/review on suitable Software and Hardware for such Master Station? If possible, inclusive of Front End module/ Historian/ Database Server/ Intelligent Software for input logics, etc.

  4. NB Designer V1.4

    BobB posted a topic in Other Omron Software

    I found NB Designer really struggled running on Windoze 10 Pro x 64 bit - bloody painful to be honest - on both the massively fast desktop and very fast laptop - no time to wait around - likes my horse power. Selected it to run in Windows 7 compatibility mode - way better - quite nippy actually. Highly recommended - it appears the NB Designer team may have not quite caught up with the latest Windoze OS.
  5. Hi.  I'm running a Windows 7, 64-bit machine.  I have NB Designer 1.4 installed.  when I plug in the nb7w-tw00b, it shows up as "MTP USB device", and that the driver install failed. so I opened Device manager and find the item, I right-click "MTP USB device", and "update drivers".  I click "Browse for my drivers" and navigate to "C:\programfiles (x86)\omron\nb-designer\driver".  I check "Include subfolders".  then click next.  it does not find the drivers.  says "MTP drivers are the best" So I try again: right click the "MTP USB device" but this time I click "browse for drivers", then "Let me pick from my device drivers...".  i navigate to C:\programfiles (x86)\omron\nb-designer\driver.  I select the bulksub.INF file, and i get this error: "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device.  If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with WIndows for x64-based systems" NOTE: I just tried this on a Windows 7 32bit machine. same problem.  Except the message says "Make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x32-based systems"   Any thoughts to get this to work?
  6. I'm looking for some general information about different types of vibration/temperature sensors. What type, brand, model number, etc. will best fit my application.  Scenario: I want to monitor the vibration and temperature of multiple motors and gearboxes for a large overhead conveyor system. If an oil leak occurs and temperature increases, I want to see a temp. alert via a HMI. If a something mechanical fails, I want to see a vibration alert via a HMI.  I've looked into sensors that stick to the outside housing of the motors or gearboxes via a magnet. My concern is justifying the temperature readings. How accurate would a sensor that reads an "ambient" temperature be (compared to a thermocouple on the motor coil itself or some sort of probe)? Also, would the location of the magnet  on the motor or gearbox drastically affect the temp. or vib. readings? Has anyone had success with a similar setup? If so, what devices did you utilize? Are these systems truly beneficial?  I'm currently considering Banner's wireless products...
  7. Hi all,   This may sound like silly questions but I'm not sure whats best way to approach this apologies if it has been answered already I tried searching but didn't find anything related. What I want to do is : 1.)Add multiple bitmaps to picture in IFIX (Adding bitmap isn't problem. I'm worried that if I add 6 bitmaps to picture at once and layer them it may slow up system ??) 2.) Is there option for calling a bitmap from location in a picture and resizing bitmap when a certain tag is True ? 3.) The job I'm trying to achieve is, operator has choice of 6 axis to select on machine . They can download one axis at time to manually move axis on machine. What I want do is when the axis is loaded I want to load bitmap on screen show picture of the axis there going to move basically photo of axis physically on machine . And when they load new axis a new picture of that axis is displayed.   Any suggestion would be great.   Thanks in advance,

  8. iFix alarms all at once

    Lora posted a topic in GE

    Just after midnight last night a site received EVERY alarm on the HMI but nothing had shutdown.  Has anyone ever seen this?  Does anyone know why this happened or how to prevent this from happening again?  The site is not manned around the clock and the operator received a call out that the whole plant went down.  Thanks!
  9. Good day  I require some assistance with the configuration setup (GX Works 3) for FX5u PLC inter-communication (PLC to PLC), over Ethernet (using the built-in Ethernet port). The purpose of the inter-connection is data exchange. (Values stored within the PLC storage registers such as words and bits).  Does anyone perhaps support files on this such as a procedure or example? Thanks
  10. View File Excel Add-in for GE-IP PLC Data Logging ASComm Excel Add-in is a simple to use, non-programmatic way to populate Excel 2007 - 2016 spreadsheets with data from PLCs, instrumentation, and other process hardware. ASComm Excel Add-in uses built-in drivers for GE-IP PACSystems (RXi, RX3i, RX7i), Series 90 (90-30), and VersaMax communications. No OPC, DDE, external drivers, or programming required. Submitter Automated Solutions Submitted 03/01/16 Category Demo Software
  11. Apply Now!BBG Management Corporation has an opportunity for a Factory Automation Services Manager in Columbus, GA.Responsibilities:- Leading engineering teams in maintaining a high-tech manufacturing facility- Working with clients and customers to outline and fulfill project requirementsRequirements:- At least 5 years of experience with service delivery (ideally in the manufacturing industry)- Excellent leadership (at least 5 years of management experience) and client-facing skills – sales skills are an asset- Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI is ideal- Familiarity with IOT devices, sensors and transducers is an assetIf you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please contact our recruiter Diana Iliev at diana.iliev@bbgmanagement.com.  Or, apply directly on our website at https://bbgmanagement.com/careers?t=5&b=Z5DQZZ6MC4P4LMHFTAUL4EEMAZLPA2U3Y3BRIBS6AA5RM6CJLZZLIJMVXRTBJHRXRUF5OC635ZESOLEDKEF7W%3D%3D%3DOur jobs are also available on LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor.BBG Management welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
  12. Apply now!BBG Management Corporation has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer in Montreal, QC. There are two openings available, one junior position (recent graduates welcome) and one senior position.Requirements:- Experience with PLC, SCADA, manufacturing and robotic automation – several years for Senior, some exposure for Junior - Familiarity with C or C++ would be an asset - BilingualismIf you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please contact Diana Iliev at diana.iliev@bbgmanagement.com.Our jobs are also available on LinkedIn and Indeed.BBG Management welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
  13. BBG Management Corporation has three long-term contracts opportunities for Factory Automation Specialists in Columbus, GA.Requirements:At least 3 years of work experience as a technologist in a range of shop floor manufacturing applications (with a focus on manufacturing machine tools/robotics)At least 3 years of experience with machine tool PLC and SCADA software programmingAt least 3 years of experience with data collection and reportingStrong interpersonal and communication skillsFamiliarity with a dynamic shop floor environmentStrong mechanical skills/know-howFamiliarity of the Ignition software package is a huge assetIf you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please contact our recruiter Andrea at andrea.nemer@bbgmanagement.com. Or, apply directly on our website at: https://bbgmanagement.com/careers?t=5&b=X2PUKIEMCALPSJOCDCH2O7FB2G7A7UZPVPEIYFMHDCFA2IF2I4FILAS6USM6ICE4BNXRBUMXELDSS5WX2VXVC%3D%3D%3DOur jobs are also available on LinkedIn and Indeed.BBG Management welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
  14. Here's an article that compares the prices between FactoryTalk View and Ignition: http://blog.perfectabstractions.com/2017/03/13/ignition-versus-factorytalk-view-licensing-and-training-costs/
  15. I want the older screen editor version of delta HMI( Version V1.05.81). I think this is the only Version in which Delta DOP-AS57CSTD Model is present.  

  16. Visu+ SCADA Query timeout exceeded on SQL Server 2014

    Bruna Pozzato Tavares posted a topic in Other PLCs

    I have an application in the Visu+ Scada System, from Phoenix Contact, which makes a query in the SQL Server 2014 database. While the database was empty, queries were made perfectly, after 4 months the database grew up absurdly and then stopped running the query, returning the following error: Query timeout exceeded. I have a general table with 210 variables being written every 20 seconds. The query is made by updating the parameters in another single row table, it generates a trigger that copies the requested query to a third table and it is plotted on a chart in the supervisory system. The error occurs when Visu+ sends the parameters to be updated in the second table, returning "Query timeout exceeded.". However, when I update directly through SQL Server, it updates, generates the trigger and performs the requested query. Could someone help me solve this timeout problem, please? Thank you very much in advance!!
  17. Inductive Automation is conducting a 5-day training course covering the core features of Ignition by Inductive Automation. It will be hosted at Flexware Innovation which is located near Indianapolis, Indiana. Most of the Ignition Core Classes in the US are offered in California, but for this time only we're offering it in Indy - midwest USA. Whether you are a new user to Ignition or an existing user looking to discover the full breadth of Ignition's capabilities, this is the course for you! You will get an in-depth look at the architecture of Ignition, involving the interactions between PLCs and SQL databases. You will learn how successful projects are planned and executed from start to finish. The course is 5 days long with class from 9 AM - 4 PM each day. The course is taught in a classroom where each attendee must supply his/her own computer. Complimentary lunch will be provided each day. The curriculum includes lecture, demonstration, and the creation of a live project that gives each student hands-on experience with all major features of Ignition. The format of the course encourages students to ask questions relevant to specific projects they have planned.   When: May 15-19, 2017 Class Hours: 9am - 4pm Where: Flexware Innovation - 9128 Technology Lane, Fishers, IN 46038 Cost: $2500 first attendee ($2000 additional attendees)   To learn more and register, please visit: http://www.flexwareinnovation.com/inductive-automations-ignition-core-training-fishers-indiana/ OR https://inductiveautomation.com/training/course/details/475

  18. GE IFIX Server Client connectiom

    Eby posted a topic in GE

    I want to make a setup of one Ifix 5.5 server and  one Ifix  5.5 client for testing purpose.  This is for doing some alarms and events testing at the client( Operator Workstation) end. My question is that is it possible to do this setup without a valid license. Is it possible to establish the connection between server and client without license..? Regards Eby

  19. CP1E RS232 Setup

    MrEngineer posted a topic in CX-Programmer

    Hi everyone, I am fairly new here, I have a CP1E-N40DR-A And i need to send a string of data to a printer over rs232 from the built in port on the PLC, I have had a look online and canot find any information on what I need to do. all the tutorials are for CJ2 cpus ect and the instructions that I would normally use on a CJ2 dont work on CP1E PLC's. Any help or light shed would be great,  Thanks in advance
  20. I would like to use the actual Cycle Time (in seconds) of the NJ101 CPU in a Structured Text  math equation.  You might also call it the Task Period... However it's called, It needs to be the amount of time that has elapsed from the last calculation of the ST math equation.  It must be a variable that also satisfies this looping equation: Time:= Time +cycle time .. so that the master equation, which is calculating position information, based on TIME .. is up to date with each calculation in the loop. How do I insert that cycle-time, which might not be identical for each loop, (or, is it) ?  Thanks, Regards, Michael  

  21. GOT2000 GT Designer3

    CH2017 posted a topic in Mitsubishi

    Hi, Is there any way of changing the background color (or pattern) of a Base Screen using Screen Script. The screen doesn't seem to have the same object script options as other components. Or is it hidden away somewhere?

  22. Quick Panel (TCP model) Upload

    cajunconfigurator posted a topic in HMI & SCADA

    Hello All, I have an older Total Control Quick Panel QPI2D100L2P 10.4 inch Monochrome that I am trying to retrieve the program on. The original programmer is unknown and we do not have a copy of the program. The screen has gone out on this panel.I am using quickdesigner on an XP virtual machine. I have the correct programming cable the 8 pin DIN connector HMI-CAB-C49-JWhen I connect to the HMI, The software "sees" that the HMI is connected and says "waiting for the Display to be ready" then times out and tells me "the display is Hung" and another message "Turn display OFF" when I turn it off the software gives me the message "Turn Display ON" then when I turn it on, the software goes to "waiting for the Display device to be ready" and just sit there. Nothing more. I have waited for 20 mins for it to progress and nothing. At first I thought maybe the Panel that I am working on is just bad. However I get the same indications on another, same model, quick panel that IS working just fine. I know this is older stuff. And ProFace Support (who took over making the replacements from TCP) wont support using quick designer on anything other than a Win 2K machine or older. Anyone have experience with these panels?
  23. Is there an built in function in iFix or VB script to export tags from an offline .grf graphics file? Thanks.

  24. Iwo

    Chris Iwo posted a topic in GE

    Hi ALL, I have a GE PQMII,Redlion Data Station & GE LM90 30 PLC I am trying to map data out of the PQMII to Redlion using Modbus-RS485 and then using Ethernet (TCP/IP) to map data from Redlion to GE LM 9030 PLC. I know Modbus uses hexadecimal and PLC Registers are in Decimal I need a technical procedure on how to configure/program Thank you Chris Ok Tedi Mining Limited

  25. tec

    banai posted a topic in Other Omron Software

    good day to every body im trying to replace old tuche screen [omron nt20s-st121-v1] to new one [[omron nt20s-st121b-v3]  thay look  indentical and the manuel  show they replacabel] i use nt tool software that i install from cx0ne file . i  upload the data and screen grafix from the old one and i see it on my pc . but i cant download it the the new one,,   i see masege on the pc: [dowload aborted  please refer to error log] the error log write many error like:: memory utillization has exceededthe 96,00 kbyteslimit by73.68kbytes small aplication that i wrote just for cheaking go well and download  i wonder maybe it the nt tool but all the other aplication from that disk cxone work good [plc + hmi +servo ] i hope someone  help mordehay