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Hi, i am currently looking for a software that can open .gop-projects so i can look in the code and upgrade some panels at my current customers place. This software and GOP2000 are ancient and have not had any reply from ABB for several days about this. The GOPs here is starting to fail and we only got 1 spare that are in service almost 24/7.  

Gentlemen and Ladies,                             This post might come off as generally lazy but this is purely in the interest of saving time. Our company has been building control panels for quite some time. I have been doing the design for about 10 years or so. We typically build Allen Bradley type control panels. Our main customers are water/wastewater so they are typically Compactlogix with basic IO. (AI, AO, DI, DO) modules. Recently i've been using the IO Wiring System modules. These save an incredible amount of time. However, they are quite big and require a decent amount of space. Our smallest control panel size is usually 36x36 and that is pretty tight. My question to all is, does anyone have a set of control panel drawings for an Allen Bradley compact logix system without these wiring modules? I am looking to create a smaller control panel, and I just haven't had much time lately to sit down and do the design. This is indeed a shortcut, but time has been limited on my end as of late. I apologize if this is out of line.   Thank you,  

Hello good day ! I have a problem with a Panel View 1000 plus, I accidentally connected this device to 240V and the rv2 of the circuitry has burned. I am not sure what reference this device is but I need to change it as soon as possible, I would appreciate it if you could help me! Thank you

I am trying to program an analogue output on a Siemens S7-1500 unit from a 4-20ma sourced analogue input scaled over 0-250 degrees. The analogue input will have an adjustable setting in the software for when the alarm status should occur and at this point I want the analogue alarm output to start to process at 4ma, at 5 degrees above the initial set point I want the analogue output value to be 20ma I have no idea how to do this so any help from people is greatly appreciated and advice on which analogue output card to use would be helpful.  

Hello Experts, I have recently started to learn about PLC and Industrial Automation. I got Logo Soft Comfort demo software which cannot communicate with the hardware. How/Where (link) can I get a full version 8 of Soft Comfort for free? Thanks.

Hello,I am sizing a feeder circuit for a panel according to UL 508A and came into a question:My input current is of 76.5 A (considering all the loads), thus, it is fine for me to use a cable of 4 AWG (max. 85A @ 75 c).For the circuit breaker I did 76.5 A x 1.25 = 96 A and then I selected a breaker of 100A.My question is: Is it ok for me to keep this configuration according to UL 508A? 100A breaker + 4 AWG load side cableOr do I need to level up the cables?Thank you very much in advance!

There have been many good discussions on the applicability of cloud-based solutions for manufacturing and process control systems. On one side, some people have concerns regarding security and control of the information, on the other side, there are identified benefits enabled by cloud systems. From VMS minicomputers to DOS and Windows, from ArcNet to Ethernet, it is inevitable the industrial automation systems shall adopt the technologies that are getting predominant in IT general use; the current environment that I am calling the “Cloud-iPad era” is no different; therefore the practical discussion is not if those new technologies will be applied in the industrial environment, but how. This paper is not intended to join the conceptual discussion about the cloud, but just to present a few simple practical examples, where cloud technologies are already enhancing industrial automation solutions and enabling new business opportunities. CloudPracticalApplications.pdf

hello,,,, i want to ask, is there a way to convert the yaskawa PLC ladder program to a Mitsubishi PLC? and what software is used to program PLC brand of YASKAWA?

Hello,, I have motion controller A series A172SHCPUN,, I have written the program ladder into the CPU, but I can't write the motion program.. i dont have the program to open file the program motion and I want to ask if I have the software SW3RNC-GSVE, my os computer is window XP, Can it be installed? and is the cable transfer used the same as the ladder transfer program cable (SC09)?

Good day! Please tell me the options for calibrating the touchscreen of the B & R Power Panel 100 4PP120.1043-31 Rev.K0 without BIOS. After the damage, the touch screen managed to calibrate. After replacing the touchscreen with a new serviceable one, it is impossible to "push" the buttons - you need to start above the button, off-screen. There is no project source. A faulty touchscreen also fails to do a calibration. Can I reset the default calibration settings? Where is the calibration table stored? Is there a way to immediately call calibration after power on? I would be very grateful for any ideas!

Haiwell PLC programming software- HaiwellHappy View File HaiwellHappy Programming Software Features HaiwellHappy is the programming software for Haiwell PLC. It accordance with IEC 61131-3 standard, supports  built-in simulator and three kinds of programming languages (LD-Ladder Diagram, FBD-Function Block Diagram and IL-Instruction List). It can run on the systems of Windows 98, Windows 200X, Windows XP and the later Windows versions.   **  You can get the latest version from Download center for free **     HaiwellHappy Features     l Haiwell Cloud Programming Support Haiwell Cloud platform, can use Haiwell cloud to do remote programming for Haiwell PLC as upload/download, firmware upgrading, self-diagnosis, monitoring and debugging. Easy for remote connection and real-time data monitoring of the site. Also you can do local programming through a HMI which supports built-in cloud engine. l Built-in PLC simulator Haiwell PLC programming software supports internal simulator, realizing the PLC program run in the simulation. During programming or the programming is completed, you can run PLC program in the simulation without online to check the program execution is correct or not. It can reduce on-site commissioning time greatly, reduce debugging difficult and improve debugging efficiency. l Communication simulator It is used to the debug communication instruction simulation tools. It can be manually input simulately response message returned from salve, or you can use the computer's serial port to communicate with salve really, Simulate the process that PLC executes communication instruction really and process the return data from the salve.  l Interpolation simulator Track and draw the trajectory generated from motion control instructions such as the linear interpolation, circular interpolation, listing parameters of the pulse output channel of the motive plane and corresponding to each axis, display the current position of the channel, the mechanical home position, output mode, you can set shaft length, unit pulses. l PLC executable file Generation PLC program can be generated to executable file which is released and executed independently. So you do not need to send the PLC program to the user, it can be very easy, very safe to put the PLC excutable file to the user to download, but do not worry the user would can see the program content. l Innovative convenient instruction sets On the basis of analysis and absorption of various PLC instruction, Haiwell PLC launched many powerful innovations facilitate instruction. As communication instruction (COMM, MODR, MODW, HWRD, HWWR), data portfolio diversification instruction (BUNB, BUNW, WUNW, BDIB, WDIB, WDIW), PID control (PID), valve control (VC), upper and lower alarm (HAL, LAL), range transmitter (SC), temperature curve (TTC) etc. Any one instruction can realize the function but other PLC required to multiple instructions. These instructions are very easy to understand and use, greatly improve the programming efficiency and running speed. l Modular project structure Create 63 blocks total (main program, sub program, interrupt program) and chose any programming language to program. The execution order of block can be adjusted at random. Each block can be imported and exported independently and has the same password protected of program projects. So we can fully realize the modular programming and program reuse dreams. l Convenient instruction form Provides multiple instruction tables. Use these tables can reduce the amount of programs, saving program space, such as initialization data. Each table can be imported and exported independently and has the same password protection of program project. l Powerful online networking Search out all the PLC that connect with the PC. Show running status, fault status, RUN / STOP switch position, hardware configuration information, communication port parameters such detailed information of all the online PLC. Select any PLC for online monitoring, program download, firmware upgrade, controlling PLC stop, adjusting PLC real-time clock, modifying password protection, modifying communication port parameters, modifying the watching-dog time and PLC station names. l Online monitoring and debugging functions Provide 10 pages of component’s monitoring table. It can choose in decimal, hexadecimal, binary, floating point and character to display data. Support component and register component monitoring hybridly and displaying component annotation at the same time. All instruction tables can be imported to the monitoring table. l Unique real-time curve functions Monitor any of the register elements of its real-time curve, convenient to control and debug during the process. l User friendly input method Provide shortcuts, drag and drop, click and many other command input. Suggest effective components or range of values for each input and output terminals. It can be entered directly. Some data of combination (such as communication protocols etc.) can also double-click the instruction to configure the input data. l Convenient annotation Provide the component comment, network comment, instruction comment, block comment, table comment, and project comment. After the component with “//” to input comments directly (e g.: X0 // motor start).Comments can choose to download to the PLC for reading or modification facilitately. l Detailed tips and online helps Provide PLC resource window, instruction window, etc. All the instructions and detailed description of hardware modules can be found in powerful online help system which is open through clicking F1 key in the programming interface to find the answer. Even if use HaiwellHappy programming software for the first time who can easily complete the preparation of control program. l Convenient editing functions Support all conventional editing operations, searching and replacing, instruction up and down, network up and down, copying and pasting between program projects. l Hardware configuration, sub program parameter passing, local components, indirection, print, preview, debugging, CRC calculation, password protection, etc. Submitter Haiwell Submitted 03/18/19 Category Other PLC Demo Software

Hello all   I have OMRON PLC CP1E-E10DR-A.  I installed CX programmer , where I unable to connect the PLC.Driver successfully installed. In the software , i unbale to connect, there is no option for choosing E10DR, Th software has option of choosing E20 and above. Can anybody help in this?   Thanks

Dear all I am very new to PLC and having knowledge in embedded C program.I would like to start learning PLC programming.  I have OMRON CP1E-E10DR-A , It detected in my computer. I want suggestion recommendation on that which software will be chosen to work with this PLC. Please help me. Thanks

Small and newly started Controls Company available to provide service in the following areas: Controls Design Panel Building PLC and HMI programming Commissioning Services 15+ years in controls and automation ranging from automotive to material handling.   Experienced with Rockwell and OMRON Can ship panels to anywhere in the world from Canada Will design and or build your panels to your specs and according to CEC and NEC regulations. Can commission your machines on site. www.ashtoncontrols.ca    

Good Evening, wanted to introduce myself. I've been in the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls field for 25 years. I'm looking for opportunities to build control panels, any info will help.

I have the following for sale. I would prefer to sell as a lot. I can send pics if there is any interest. EX40 + 20 IO Extension with 2 Unused output PCB for ext unit. 2 EX40 Plus PLC. Timer Counter access unit Operational. With 2 PCB with errors showing. Handheld Programmer (Squeekbox) excellent condition. CutlerHammer Original software with hardware dongle. Some spare parts, they were operational before I used for testing various functions. PM ME IF ANY INTEREST.

Hello, everyone. I want to ask for help..  i want to upgrade HMI hakko V7 to V9.. have file hmi in V7 use software V-SFTV5 but when I open file V7 use software V-SFTV6 its cant convert and i attached the screenshoot below..  can someone tell me what's wrong?

Where would I find TC_2PID_Function_BLOCK? as described in the Temperature Regulation Solution, Quick Start Guide v1.02 Is there somewhere on the omron web site to find all up to date FB Libraries?

My apologies for being a newbie on this, but could someone save me on this... I have a Viper 650 and an eMB-60R controller which I want to control by ePLC connection using an NJ501-1300 PLC unit, SYSMAC Studio with EIP Adept Library for Robot... All are starting up well, and I connect all components to a switch hub...  But following the ePLC guidelines, the IP Address showing on the controller is 172.16.132.111 I change the IPV4 IP Address on the PC settings to 172.16.132.10 and the subnet to 255.255.0.0 but the Adept IP Address Setting Tool on SYSMAC doesn't detect the Robot IP Address, also i tried ipconfig on command prompt which shows a different IP Address IPV4 169.254.197.75 and subnet of 255.255.0.0, I changed the previous setting on the PC setting to 169.254.197.10 with the same subnet. But still PC doesn't recognize. I tried both configurations if ACE Software can detect it but the same ACE can not detect it also... Appreciate any thoughts on what's wrong in my configurations. Thank you.

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Currently, our SCADA setup uses Kepware, Wonderware, and Canary Labs data logger and historian. The data flow is as follows:  PLCs --> Kepware (on PC near process) Kepware --> Canary Data Logger (on PC near process) Canary Data Logger --> Canary Historian (on Server) Canary Historian --> Canary Axiom Viewer Client (on engineer's PC) We use Wonderware as an HMI on the Process PC to control the process. As many will know, this is very wasteful as Wonderware includes many other features and we are paying for all of them yet using only the HMI feature. Our goal is to cut Wonderware out of the equation (i am aware that Wonderware  could replace both Canary and Kepware with its data logger and OPC server features but this is the direction that was chosen so we are going with it).  My question is: Does anyone know of any simple and cheap (-er than Wonderware) PC-based HMI software that could replace Wonderware on the Process PC?

Hello, Is there anyone here that use or have used the AGI400 series of HMI from Deif ? Would like some input before I buy one for testing. Price seems quite ok, and the design isn't the ugliest one either. Pros and cons please !!

Hi there, just need a little help, I’m very interested to learn all about plcs, I know the basics and I know how to wire them, programming them is the hard bit! Ive got an FxOS MR30 from work, to play around with, I know I also need Gx developer also,  my question is,  could I use gx developer “micro fx “ for this?    It seems to be a lot cheaper than the normal go developer.http://ie.farnell.com/mitsubishi/gx-developer-fx/software-micro-fx-plc/dp/3825577 any help with this would be great thanks