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  1. Hello, I am currently installing a PLC control panel and due to space constraints, we will need to install the Panelview 600 HMI separate from the Micrologix. We purchased a 50ft Allen Bradley communication cable, but 50ft will not be long enough. We have about 70 to 75ft of conduit between the panel and the HMI. I would like to know what options we have for this connection. I read that for serial connection, we shouldn't go past 50ft. I understand the Micrologix 1100 has an ethernet connection and the Panelview does as well, but I'm not sure what changes would be needed in order to communicate through the ethernet port, instead of the RS-232 port. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.   Thanks, JCG
  2. GE PLC PCM

    The topic is based on "How to configure a PCM module in GE PLC". One new query in PCM. To configure this PCM Module some procedure is to be followed in CMD prompt. Initially once ''READY'' line displayed. Query to this topic is if ''READY'' line repeats below persistently in CMD prompt, then solution is ______???? 
  3. Hi again I browse through half a dozen mitsubishi manuals but turn up nothing for mitsubishi plc cross-communication. In this project there are about six L-06 plc:s. All are on the same ethernet network already, communicating nicely with the SCADA system. Per today information is (temporarily) exchanged via the SCADA system. Here is another hole in my knowledge. Namely how to correctly setup communication between these plc:s. I plan to continuosly exchange some 50 bytes of information. I would be grateful for some pointers and/or perhaps a reference to a manual. Cheers to all of you //
  4. PLC won't connect with PC

    Dear sir, My problem is I connected with PLC with cable and uploaded the program and it's working nice, but when I removed my cable and connected the monitor panel it have communication error, I connect my PC again it won't see the PLC, the PLC functions I/O is work but I can't connect with PC or monitor panel.  So if their any reset for communication port or the port is damage?  
  5. Hi All. I have AB PLC Micrologix 1500 and HMI PV600. In factoryTalkView ME I have installed RSLinx Enterprise and I have setup communication setting I have created one shortcut like PLC1 linked it to PLC ML1500 which I can see in right side of setting pan. I copied these settings to Runtime target. Now while giving animation in screen e.g. colour, I am trying to browse tag but it's not showing anything in online folder. I clicked show all server, refreshed all folders and restarted RSLinks Enterprise service also but still can not find tags. I ran runtime on PC using OPC created in RSLinx Classic, Its working fine, I can browse tags. But it's not working while I download it in HMI as I can see in HMI configuration network and comm setting there is only RSLinx Enterprise is available. Please suggest me solution on this issue.
  6. We are communicating FX3GE PLC with Vijeo Citect SCADA. We tried various protocols such as MelsecNET, MelsecFX2N, Melsec1, etc. If you know how please help.
  7. Hi. I'm hoping someone can give me an answer on this problem I'm having with a FX3GE PLC. I am trying to get a FX3GE plc to communicate to a drive over RS485 using a FX3G-485-BD card. In GXworks2. But am having no luck.  I have tried changing the PLC communication settings in PLC parameters between CH1 and CH2, But am unable to get any communication working on the front port. I have also tested with a FX3G-232-BD RS232 card and have the same problems. There is no activity on the SD RD led's and no data being sent. If I put the FX3G-485-BD card in a FX3G or FX3S PLC I have running the same code it works fine. So the problem I'm having is with the FX3GE PLC Please can someone tell me what the difference is with the front Communication port on the FX3G and the FX3GE. And how I can get the FX3G-485-BD card working on the FX3GE PLC. Thanks
  8. Hello,     I am working in microprocessor industries, now I am doing reverse engineering for PPC SECS communication program in Visual C++ 6.0 for Mitsubishi PLC(Model Q50UDEHCPU). Did anyone from you have worked with this program PPC? I need to find out the what are doing each function from this program? Like hostproc, data, mainproc, otherproc, plcproc, qbproc queue, offline, send_c, QBFFunc32.
  9. Hi, I can't add this CP1W AD041 analog module to mi PLC CP1H 
  10. Ethernet to PLC program

    How do I read a Mitsubishi PLC program through a QJ71E71 Ethernet card mounted on the same rack?
  11. Elecrical Control Panel

    Which type of electrical panel is most reliable, give some idea about that ..?
  12. Hello, I have a remote io cabinet with a rack of Siemens ET200isp. This was chosen because the almost all of the equipment connected to it comes from the hazardous area and is Ex ia. This presents me with a problem because I have two pumps that I need to turn on and off with this rack, and I cannot drive a contactor with intrinsically safe io for 2 reasons: 1. The power output is too low to pull in a contactor 2. There would be no barrier to separate the intrinsically safe wiring from the 'safe area' wiring containing the 3 phase for the motors. Output card is a 4 F-DO Ex 17.4V/40mA (6ES7138-7FD00-0AB0) My original plan was to use a Pepper and Fuchs KFD2-SR2_Ex2.W on the output of the Siemens DO card to provide a safe area dry contact that I can use to power my contactor. This did not work however as the KFD2-SR2 is not designed to be connected to an active current source, so both the IO card and the barrier were trying to power eachother and switching was not possible. I can get it to work if i power a standard 24v relay from the DO card, however this does not solve the problem of properly isolating the hazardous area wiring from the safe area wiring as a relay is not an intrinsically safe barrier. I can put a zener barrier in line with the coil of the relay however this cuts the power down too much and the relay contacts do not reliably pull in. I'm asking if anyone has any ideas, we are beyond the point where installing a new IO rack that is non-ia is an option, it would require a whole new cable run for the profibus. Is there such a thing as a relay that can be powered by the intrinsically safe output? I hope that is enough detail, please feel free to ask if more info is required. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
  13. GE Fanuc 90-70 PLC communication problem

    How to communicate  Machine Edition ( in Remote PC, 150 meters) to GE Fanuc 90-70 PLCs 15-pin programming port over ethernet ? Any converter for RS-485 to Ethernet ?
  14. How to configure an MPI communication between an HMI screen TIA Portal and S7-200 when using an MPI network. What speed should select and while oth assign devices to establish a successful connection. Read more at  http://www.tecnoplc.com/comunicacion-mpi-hmi-s7-200-tia-portal/   _________________________________________   PLC programming and HMI www.tecnoplc.com
  15. Hello, I am new to the Beckhoff PLC systems and PROFINET. For one of the applications I am trying to connect ETHERCAT module to the PROFINET Controller which is in turm connected to IO modules. I am using the following modules: ETHERCAT coupler EK1100,EL6631 (Controller), EL6631(Device) --> EL6631(Controller)*,EL1008 (Input module) The connection between EL6631(Device) --> EL6631(Controller)* is via Ethernet cable. I am not able to configure the connection in the above mentioned fashion. Please let me know if this is a valid configuration? Is there any simpler way to achive this. And I am using the TwinCAT3 software on my PC.   Thanksk in advance :)
  16. How to establish communication and TIA Portal PLC to detect the PLC within the network that we have defined in the project and thus be able to transfer the program to the CPU detected within this Profinet network. Read more... http://www.tecnoplc.com/comunicacion-plc-y-tia-portal-desde-el-proyecto/ Greetings. _________________________________________ PLC programming and HMI http://www.tecnoplc.com
  17. RSlogix500 Tutorials `

    I was hoping to get feed back on my website.  The site is for beginner PLC programers. The tutorials start right from the beginning with describing what a PLC is and then teaches basic instructions. Please take a look and tell me what you think, I would love the feedback.   thank you   ladiesandtech.com   1. What is a PLC Part1  https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/03/watch-whatisaplc1st-on-youtube/  2. What is a PLC Part2  https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/09/watch-what-is-a-plc-part-2-on-youtube/ 3. What is a PLC Part3 https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/15/watch-plc-programming-tutorial-for-beginners-part-3-on-youtube/ 4. What is the Binary Numbering System https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/04/01/watch-what-is-binary-numbering-system-and-how-to-convert-to-decimal-on-youtube/ 5. Relay Logic Intro https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/04/start-stop-motor-circuit/ 6. Relay Logic Intro Start/Stop with a seal  https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/04/watch-stop-start-relay-control-circuit-on-youtube/ 7. Relay Logic to Ladder Logic https://ladiesandtech.com/2015/12/04/watch-relaystopstarttoladderlogic-on-youtube/ 8. RSlogix Communication Driver and Configuration Tutorial  https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/01/14/watch-allan-bradley-comms-set-up-on-youtube/ 9. Micrologix500 Communication Set Up Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/01/14/watch-allan-bradley-comms-set-up-on-youtube/ 10. Timing Relay Lecture https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/11/watch-timing-relay-on-youtube/ 11. RSlogix500 Timer On TON Instruction Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/14/watch-plc-rslogix500-timer-on-delay-ton-instruction-tutorial-on-youtube/ 12. RSlogix500 Timer  Off TOF Instruction Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/16/watch-rslogix500-ladder-logic-timer-off-delay-tof-instruction-tutorial-on-youtube/ 13. RSLogix500 Retentive Timer RTO Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/19/watch-rslogix-ladder-logic-retentive-timer-on-rto-tutorial-on-youtube/ 14. How to do Online Edits in RSlogix500 https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/29/watch-how-to-find-and-download-autocad-files-for-allen-bradley-ab-plcs-and-products-on-youtube/ 15. RSlogix500 Counter Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/25/watch-rslogix500-counters-on-youtube/ 16. RSlogix500 Counter Up CTU Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/02/26/watch-rslogix500-count-up-ctu-instruction-tutorial-on-youtube/ 17. RSLogix500 Move MOV instruction Tutorial Part 1 https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/14/watch-rslogix-tutorial-on-move-instructions-part-1-on-youtube/ 18. RSLogix500 Move MOV instruction Tutorial Part 2 https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/14/watch-rslogix-tutorial-on-move-instructions-part-2-on-youtube/ 19. Rslogix500 Compair Instructions , LES, LIM, EQU etc Tutorial https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/17/watch-rslogix-tutorial-on-compair-instructions-grt-lim-equ-les-etc-on-youtube/ 20.How to Create a flashing bit in RSlogix500 using timers https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/24/watch-how-to-create-a-flashing-light-program-in-rslogix500-on-youtube/ 21. How to Create a program with a flashing light https://ladiesandtech.com/2016/03/24/watch-how-to-create-a-flashing-light-program-in-rslogix500-on-youtube/  
  18. IFIX Scada communication issues

    I am new to ifix, I am having an issue, I am unable to receive any information, after attempting to fix the fact that the view was only pulling half the data I lost it all, I had a back up saved, but it didn't work on restoring communication, I was getting a cannot connect to node error, but I have fixed that, now all I am getting is question marks. essentially I believe that I have two standalone computers with the ifix software and the communicate directly with various plcs that share information across, either a ring topology or full connected. so the computer I have that is working is setup with scada and the database and MB1 with no network support, the one that is not working is set up the same, my cable connection is a usb to Ethernet and im communicating with a Comm port on the computer. I've tried different comm ports, even contacted GE, they were suppose to have someone call me back but no one has yet. Can anyone give me an idea of what I've got wrong here?
  19. I am working on a project with Micrologix 1400 and PanelView C600 I am not able to communicate over Ethernet with any device and my computer. I was not able to load the HMI screens so I don't know if they are communicating between themselves. The RSLinx does not see any device connected via Ethernet. I am using EtherNet/IP driver for this, not sure if that is right. I have tried connecting directly to each device from PC over ethernet and also connecting to them through switch. I can however ping each device and the packets are coming back. The IP assignments are as follows: 192.168.0.1 Router 192.168.0.2 PLC 192.168.0.3 HMI 192.168.0.25 PC Would anyone have any suggestions what I need to try to get this resolved? I was able to communicate with the MicroLogix via serial port but was not able to communicate with the PanelView through serial port at all. I have tried using the USB-2711-NC13 cable for the PanelView connection. Thank you.
  20. Horner XL4

    Greetings, I'm having trouble with a Horner XL4 power cycling itself when 120 V is switched with its relay outputs. I have tried both polarities and slowing down the switching quite a bit. The unit appears to power cycle even when the relay is not switching, and only when 120 V is applied to the relay outputs. I am driving a control 24 - 230 V AC/DC light off an on once a second or so, with the identified/neutral attached to the 120 V AC / 12 V DC PSU. Would anyone be able to guide me into what could be causing this? Thank you.
  21. plc to pc using fins

    i have this code in c# in order to communicate to cj2m using etheret cable , but i get a connection error ( u can't reach : 192.168.250.1 :9600 ) is there any configuration that need to be done on the plc ? i mean i don't quite get (the node and all thoese properties i fnd on cx-programmer) ?
  22. PAROCK1 for HMI/SCADA View File Now a software solution is available for your Modbus (MB) needs in Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Control Logix or Compact Logix (Clgx) family processors, instead of a traditional 3rd party hardware like Prosoft MVI-56, Molex SST-SR4-CLX-RLL etc.  It is an Add-on instruction (AOI) for PLC/PAC firmware v16 or later, (other solutions are available for pre v16 systems).  For hardware interface, use PLC’s channel 0 (serial) or TCP/IP Interface module(s) to have as many MB TCP/IP devices or serial devices.  (Some limits apply based on system configurations, Comm. settings depending on HW used.) Connect any MB Client/Master or Server/Slave device(s) to your CLgx PLC, including flow computers, analyzers, VFDs, Power Monitors, Level gauges, Smart I/O, etc.  All the MB public/native function codes are supported.  32-Bit integers/floats as single entity are supported with byte and word level swapping. A separate utility automates the data mapping to your PLC logic.  Features -Serial Master (BASIC required Option); TCP; Slave; Redundancy; More than 5000 accumulative registers; MB CFC (Custom/Private Function Code) Support; Data mapping too – Between PAROCK1 & your PLC logic; Packaged with Rockwell; TCP/IP Interface Module; Volume Discounts; Annual Support Requirements -Rockwell/AB-CLgx processor with v16 or later.  Contact PCI for earlier versions. -If using CPU’s Chan0, you cannot use Chan0 for any other user mode activity. You can use it for non-user mode activities -TCP/IP Interface Modules from Rockwell/AB supported, are: -1756-EN2xx ControlLogix® Ethernet/IP communication modules, firmware revision 5.007 or later -1756-EWEB ControlLogix Ethernet/IP web server module, firmware revision 4.006 or later -1768-EWEB CompactLogix Ethernet/IP web server module, firmware revision 1.002 or later -1769-L30ER, 1769-L30ERM, 1769-L30ER-NSE, 1769-L33ER, 1769-L33ERM, and 1769-L36ERM CompactLogix controllers, firmware revision 20.011 or later -1769-L24ER-QB1B, 1769-L24ER-QBFC1B, 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B CompactLogix controllers, firmware revision 20.011 or later -1769-L16ER, 1769-L18ER, 1769-L18ERM CompactLogix controllers, firmware revision 20.011 or later Other Related Services/Items -Custom PLC Add-on instructions building -PLC upgrades, troubleshooting, applications -PC Windows, iOS5, Linux, Mobile devices Comm. Drivers -Custom development, Technology Transfer Services  -Other Non-AB communication drivers for serial or TCP  -Full control system integration, training, architecture design This driver can be conviniently used with Visual Studio in development of complete large scale complex HMI/SCADA Systems. It can be used to perform advanced reporting MES, analytics, IoT, Big data type apps. One example is available to download here For More Info Overview of Parijat Drivers: Click here  Additional supporting Info about Parijat Drivers:Click here Complete Related Driver options: Click here     Submitter Scadadoctor Submitted 03/10/16 Category Other PLC Demo Software
  23. Hello All,      I just had a brain storm while I was setting up a new piece of equipment. As most of us who setup new equipment, we use a long, long, long Ethernet cable when we are trying to reach the end of the machine. I was wondering if anyone has used a portable wireless router instead of a cable. I carry a Cisco router currently, but it isn't very portable. I also thought about Bluetooth, but not sure the range and/or if it works.      Any thoughts on products? The big key is portability for me.
  24. Hi all. Long time reader, first time poster. I am tasked to make a couple of module specific function blocks for communication between our Mitsubishi PLC (GX IEC Developer 7.04) and a B&R remote IO over Profibus. A number of these blocks would then be used, depending on the RIO setup. Reading should be straight forward, just read X amount of words, starting from address Y. Writing is trickier as Mitsubishi prefers 16/32 bit Data whereas B&R batches Data in bytes! As I have several output modules in the RIO. I need to send my info "chained" together. Example: Module 1: 2 Bytes Module 2: 3 Bytes Module 3: 2 Bytes Totals: 7 bytes or 4 words. Sending the first word is no problem. Neither is the next two words (I will just have 1 empty byte at the end of the third word). But then the info to the third module should start in the middle of the third word. Any idea how I could solve this? Experimental: At the moment the blocks have inputs (bits), which are stored to a bit-array inside the block and then linked to an output. My idea at the moment is to merge all module-wise output bit arrays to one big bit array, converting that to INT and sending it off to the Profibus address. But I have not yet found a way to merge the arrays and shift them so all data is where it should be. Above example: ARRAY [0..15] OF BOOL + ARRAY [0..23] OF BOOL + ARRAY [0..15] OF BOOL Totals: ARRAY [0..63] OF BOOL or [0..71] counting the spare byte. Converted to 8 Words and forwarded through Profibus. Thank you in advance.