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I'm designing a PLC system in which a Micrologix 1400 talks Modbus TCP/IP with three Modbus TCP-capable SCR controllers. I've never done Ethernet/Modbus TCP communication using the 1400, so I'm asking the following questions: 1. Can I connect the 1400 PLC and the three devices to an Ethernet switch and configure Modbus TCP communication from the devices to the PLC (data collection only) ? The switch will also be connected to the customer's DCS, receiving the data from the PLC and the three devices. 2. Can I connect the Ethernet port on the1400 PLC to the Ethernet switch directly, or do I need some kind of Ethernet interface, like the 1761-NET-ENI ? 3. The system also includes an HMI, connected to the 1400 PLC by RS-232 communication. Any issues with communicating with the HMI and doing Modbus at the same time? Your help in this matter would be highly appreciated. Thanks. Ron

Hello to everybody! This time I need to make a program to control temperature ... Some help? I don't know how to use an analog module, I'm just starting to working with them. The PLC I have a FX3u-32MR/ES (Mitsubishi), and I have the modules; FX3u-4AD-ADP and FX3u-4AD-PT-ADP for temperature measurement. PLEASE HELP? Have a good day!

Hello everyone ! The plant where i work uses allen bradley CompactLogix 5000 controllers. It has three controllers, each one controlling a seperate production line. So my superior asked me to add a functionnality to the existing program, and after a little research, i found that it is better to edit the program in "Online Mode", and that's what i did. After that, i wanted to associate the new tags i created with some views in RsView Studio, but i cannot find any tags in the online folder associated to the controller, even though the connection shortcut is set and is working, and the online folders of the other two controllers contain all their tags ! Any suggestions please ?

Hi, I have LJ71C24 modbus module as a master and slave device with the RS-485 Half-Duplex (Modbus RTU). If someone could tell me what is the correct wiring and what are the correct parameters for such communication (Transmission control, do I use echo back parameter..???). Right now, I short-wired SDA-RDA (with A of slave) and SDB-RDB (with B of slave). Also, I am trying with the predefined protocol using Schneider Modbus protocol. Is this ok? Best regards

i need a example code for position control of MR-J3-20A with QD75D4 as intelligence module. and i want to see the parameter if possible  

Hello,  I am trying to program an assembly line for two kinds of product manufacturing. This products would be manufactured in a random sequence. I have 3 station in the assembly line and would like to know how to transfer data of product from one station to other station and reset the previous station. The manufacturing is high paced.  the sequence of manufacturing is as follows:  Part type 1 : The part is placed on station 1 and procedure is carried out on 2 and 3 and the part is taken out. This is the current process.  We would be adding one more variety of part.  Part type : It is scanned on the first station and an extra procedure is being carried on the third station.    I want to take the data from station 1 and carry it over to station 2 and 3 respectively. and reset the station as it passes that station.  Please let me know if you have any ideas. I have tried daisy chain programming but that might not work .

Hello,  I am trying to program an assembly line for two kinds of product manufacturing. This products would be manufactured in a random sequence. I have 3 station in the assembly line and would like to know how to transfer data of product from one station to other station and reset the previous station. The manufacturing is high paced.  the sequence of manufacturing is as follows:  Part type 1 : The part is placed on station 1 and procedure is carried out on 2 and 3 and the part is taken out. This is the current process.  We would be adding one more variety of part.  Part type : It is scanned on the first station and an extra procedure is being carried on the third station.    I want to take the data from station 1 and carry it over to station 2 and 3 respectively. and reset the station as it passes that station.  Please let me know if you have any ideas. I have tried daisy chain programming but that might not work .

Didnt know this before but should have anticipated it, I cant put 8 hours into say a TON or a TOF, etc. Only goes up to 2880 seconds, .8 of an hour. What would be the best way to go about this?

  Discovering the Functionality of the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects (NEW DCS FROM ROCKWELL AUTOMATION) http://j.gs/14738575/plantpax

Developed new software Modbus_TCP_communication. I. Modbus_TCP_Communication 1. Program Modbus_TCP_communication designed to exchange information between your Android smartphone and controllers PLC with Modbus/TCP. Information is exchanged through the computer and the router, wherein the router is connected via Wi-Fi network with your smartphone, and computer connected via interface Modbus/TCP with an PLC controller. The software has the following modes :  - modes read/write of words holding register (FC06);  - modes read/write of words input register(FC04);  - modes read/write bits coil(FC05);  - read the contents of the directory computer;  - reading contents of a text file of computer   etc. The program Modbus_TCP_Communication consists of 2 parts: - Modbus_TCP_Connection.apk - is implemented on the smartphone -   setting and monitoring of parameters and variables on the smartphone for   information from the controller; - Server_Send_Receive.exe - implemented the computer - server computer for sharing   information with a smartphone and a PLC controller according to the protocol   Modbus/TCP, computer is  Master for exchange of information,   a controller PLC is Slave 2. IMPORTANT !!!  The smartphone communicates with the router via Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi router can be connected  to local or WAN networks. Obviously, the router must be properly configured  by the system administrator. It is also obvious that the device and the router must belong to  the same Wi-Fi network.   3. Work application Server_Send_Receive.exe tested on computers    running the operating systems Windows XP and Windows 7.    Work application Modbus_TCP_Connection.apk tested on Samsung and Philips smartphone    running the operating system Android 5.0, Android 6.0. It is better to use a smartphone    with a diagonal of 5 inches and above. There are examples of this program for the  control system of cold rolling of tubes mills is implemented in India and Ukraine, where the applied controller  PLC is MP2300S (Yaskawa). 4. App Modbus_TCP _Communication - paid, the cost per user is$ 5 USA.    Distributed through Google Play.    App Modbus_TCP_Connection.apk must be installed in the internal memory of the smartphone -    not in SD card !!! 5 Modbus_TCP_communication has a detailed guide in Russian and English languages.   The address to download the full description - https://yadi.sk/d/dQ1fxOgnwh68u   Read the description for purchasing the app !!!   Address to download Server_Send_Receive.exe formed   on the screen Modbus_TCP_Connection.apk;   IMPORTANT !!!: on your computer must be installed the driver for Modbus/TCP, designed   company OMRON. Link to download it is formed on the screen Modbus_TCP_Connection.apk, when   entering the program !!! Log on to this website (for download driver)  can only registered users OMRON.   The path for downloading on the website OMRON - Sofware Downloads - CX-Supervisor - Modbus TCP driver.      Enjoj.   Copyright Dr.-eng. Alexandr Ryss. Moscow. 2016.   ab.ryss@yandex.ru      

Hi all, I am trying to control and/or read values from Schneider Altivar12 VFDs. Via Modbus on a AB Micro850 PLC (using the Connected Components Workbench Software). There seems to be two ways to do this with the Micro850, either with messaging (using the msg_modbus instruction function block) or with the Modbus mapping feature. I have a list of the communication parameters (see attached fileATV12_Communication_parameters_BBV51917_1.4IE05b.xls ATV32 Communication parameters_a1.2ie03.xls) But I haven't had any experience with Modbus and I am not having any success. There is not very much documentation about how to do this, If anyone can help me who has done this or knows how to do it I would appreciate it.  

EMS provides low cost analog sensors useful for PLC analog inputs. For example the $25 temperature sensor (+/- 2%) is a useful and inexpensive way to monitor for an over temperature condition in a panel cabinet. emssensors.com AC voltage and current transmitters can be a useful way to monitor motor performance. Even the sound level sensor can be a good way to generate an alarm condition for a bearing failure.

I am planning to launch a website for online training of PLC SCADA and drives. Please provide your insights on which software, hardware and other contents do you expect for the online automation course.Also provide suggestions on any online course related to Industrial automation or instrumentation that you wanted to learn.Your feedback is appreciated.Thank You

Hi, I am new to Allen bradley PLCs We have an application where a compact logix communicates with our SLC505. Both PLCs write or read data. Need to send 8 word data and receive 7 word data based on Sequence timing. Would like to establish this using EEM Instruction. Please let me know what are things I have to take care while using EEM Instruction. Appreciate if some can send me a PLC Code using EEM instruction multiple times in a program or can guide me.  

Does anyone have a good means of temperature control using Logix5000 PIDE instruction to control a SSR?

Hello everyone! I need your help.  I use the PLC: Q06UDEHCPU and the module: QJ71MB91. I programmed in the program GX Works 2 I instaled a library of "QJMB91ModbusSerial_V120 (FB - QJMB91ModbusSerialMaster)" and using it wrote temperature sensor interrogation program. The sensor is interrogated by the channel 2 and has the following switch settings:  Switch 1 - 0000; Switch 2 - 0000; Switch 3 - 0000; Switch 4 - 0A04; Switch 5 - 0000; which are specified by the PLC parameter in GX Works 2. I found an example of writing a program to install the switch settings in the user manual QJ71MB91 using ZP.UINIT instructions. I wrote a program to this exemple. Not prescribed bit address, which should be established when the program is executed (M0) (ZP.UINIT  "U4"  D0  M0). I wrote: ZP.UINIT  "U4"  D0  .  After executing ZP.UINIT instruction PLC stops working, blinking error, settings module is not install. How can I write a program to configure the Switch Setting?

how i do connect TRIAC with analog output for vary the GATE signal of triac

Hi everyone, First time posting here, sorry if I screwed up any rules on this forum. I have a logic file that was created two years ago. I'm using RSLogix 5000 version 20.04. The customer has owned it for two years, and I just got the latest copy back from them to do a kit. So when I go to save my changes (offline), I get "Failed to save the project as 'filepath'. An unexpected CTree error occurred." Error 753-80042211. (see attached screenshot) I tried searching this error on google, with no results. I went to the help dialog box, which wasn't helpful. (See second attached screenshot) I can't think of anything else to do, my boss is gone until two weeks from now, the other guy in my department has less experience than me.   Can anyone think of a way to fix this? Otherwise I'm completely stuck. Don't think my boss will be happy with me getting nothing done for a week.   The help file says: Error saving the project to a different file An attempt to save the project to a different file failed. The error message you receive indicates one of the following conditions: Name is badly formed The name does not follow the IEC-1131 Name standard. Enter an IEC-1131 compliant name. >>> I tried the name "test" with no success Access denied If the file already exists, make sure that you have read/write privileges to it. >>> It is not set to read only or anything of that sort In use by another process The file is being edited by another process. Close the file in the other process if you want to save over it. >>> Tried making a copy to my local drive, opened that one, still won't save Path doesn't exist Make sure that the path exists. If you are saving to a network drive, make sure that you are still connected to it. If you are not connected to the drive, you can save to another drive to preserve any work in progress. >>> Tried making a copy to my local drive, opened that one, still won't save   Not enough disk space Free-up space on the drive you tried to save to, or choose another drive. Note: RSLogix 5000 cannot save a project to a drive with less than 2M of available space, regardless of how small the project file size. >>> There's way more than enough space for this file

I get this error even if the application is compact edition. Plz halp

Greetings, I have L02CPU and LJ71C24 (for serial comm) and they act as a master. For slave I have some energy analyzer device. Device has a Half-duplex RS-485 serial interface (Modbus RTU protocol). Master only needs to read some data from slave. My question is: What protocol should I use for mentioned communication (MC, Predefined, Nonprocedural, Bidirectional)? I saw that if I use Predefined protocol I can select in Predefined Protocol Library, under the Manufacturer, Schneider Electric - MODBUS - 03: RD holding Registers. Is this OK for my type of communication? I will try to do some testing between LJ71C24 and QJ71MB91 (who will act as a slave), this or next week, but it would be helpful if someone can tell me correct protocol for my type of communication? P.s. I am using GX Works 2. Best regards, Luka

hello. out there. I need som help. I never user Beckhoff Twincat before. but now I have a smal project on Twincat. after two days to undersatnd the Twincat . I still don't understand how to make configure hardware on twincat. som body can help me please or telle me where I can find the doc. thanks

L64 - redundant processor go to DISQ I have following issue if someone can help me with:- - have Redundant PLC with L64 controller - making any bulk edit online in primary controller (say add or delete 50 rungs), secondary controller goes to “disqualification” mode. It comes up when you power recycle the secondary controller and after all program sync happens with primary controller. Alternatively, it does not happen when they are adding/deleting one or two rungs.  - Initially, it was all working fine with bulk edit too but this problem came lately.  - It looks like to me, RM module throw the sync error even before completing the transfer of data from Primary to secondary. I was thinking, if there is some configuration related to RM or CPU where fault can be delay little bit until memory sync happens. Please help if someone came across similar problem/ issue? I can provide more information if required.

I am planning to launch a website for online training of PLC SCADA and drives. Please provide your insights on which software, hardware and other contents do you expect for the online automation course.Also provide suggestions on any online course related to Industrial automation or instrumentation that you wanted to learn.Your feedback is appreciated.Thank You

We are replacing the Old hardware from PLC to new Control logix hardware. wondering Application of IEC-61508 and IEC-61511 compliance in this brown field project. Any Thoughts ??