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Hi all experts, I am LOGO! 8 PLC programmer, and now I am beginning to start SCADA developement. I want to ask which software should I install ?, 1. TIA portal with Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional & WinCC Professional 15.1 x64 2. WinCC RT Professional 15.1 x64 3. STEP 7 Professional 14.0 4. SINAMICS Startdrive 14.0 5. WinCC RT Advanced v15 Please excuse me if my question is not OK as I am beginning scada developement I know nothing about it and I can get limited software through my college programme. I am confused too because I found that "Up from version 12 of WinCC the driver “LOGO” is available" and also "I think the Logo! communication driver is only available for a WinCC RT advanced , not professional."  in this post : unable-to-connect-tia-15-version-to-logo-8/185145 Please hep me so that I can learn SCADA developement with my LOGO8 Waiting for your fruitful reply, Thanks and Regards

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 everyone, Are there any alternatives to WinCC at the moment that can handle using optimized blocks. In most other SCADA software, while importing tags, the option to optimize blocks should not be selected as they cannot import in this format. Ignition by Inductive Automation has a driver that can be purchased to solve this problem. I wanted to know if there are some other solutions to this issue.  Thanks!

I have developed Vijeo Citect 7.5 in last 15 Days before at a Plant. During last 15 days scada went good and healthy, But suddenly its pop up window getting stuck after every 10-12hrs. So it is not possible to start/stop motor, drive. when press window button from keyboard then it becomes healthy again.  I am unable to reach at any solution for this problem. Please help me. 

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

I am using PLC Modicon M221, I want to make communication between PLC Modicon M221 to OPC Kepware by modbus tcp/ip ethernet. In PLC, I use software somachine basic, I set digital input and digital output. And in OPC Kepware my address  00001, but when I switch turn On/Off in PLC, value in OPC Kepware doesnt change. Could you please correct me? Thank you   Bujang

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)?

Hello! I am beginner in PLC world, also in SIEMENS PLCs. I managed communication over private network. Now I have a problem that I get same values on all inputs. Picture below shows my configuration of driver and data monitor. First picture shows values when input I0.0 is in state 0. Second picture shows values when input I0.0 is in state 1. Physically on PLC only input I0.0 is forced to 1, input I0.1 stays 0. But data monitor shows both inputs as state 1. Where is problem? Is problem in PLC program, TIA portal? I saw some guys using DataBlocks but I am not skilled enough to use it. Third picture shows simple PLC program on my PLC. Please help. Thanks in advance!

Hello! I am trying to connect my PLC with SCADA. I am using S7-1200 1212C CPU (RELAY outputs). My SCADA system is iFIX 5.8 with driver S7A. I am trying to establish connection via GPRS router (TCP/IP). Port being used is 102 (default by S7A driver). In my company we have private network, SIM card in GPRS router gets static IP (set by RADIUS server)  which is 10.247.XXX.XXX. My PLC has IP 192.168.0.10 set in Project. I am not sure what am I doing wrong. How to correctly set IP address in PLC to communicate in private network via GPRS router with static IP? I already enabled TCP port 102 in my router but I am not sure to which IP should I enable it because I am not sure if IP address set in PLC is correct. Should I use some communication blocks in program? I also enabled PUT/GET function (see attached pictures). Please help. Thanks in advance! :)  

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

  Haiwell large-screen controller TV BOX can realize the large-screen display of HMI images in the LAN. User can select, switch and view multiple touch screen images on the TV screen, and realize the function of large traditional electronic display board in the most cost-effective way. Through TVBOX, different sizes of touch screen images can be displayed on the TV screen. The scada, curve, formula, user rights and other functions on the HMI can be displayed on the large screen.Users can use remote controller or mouse by USB interface of TVBOX to realize the remote operation and monitoring of the HMI.   One TVBOX, one TV, and multiple HMIs can easily realize the function of big electronic display board, which is widely used in agricultural greenhouses, aquaculture, libraries, production workshops and other large screen data monitoring and display applications. Remote management : Supports display, access, and remote control of HMI within the LAN.     There are so many industrial automation suppliers, it is really a headache issue to pick right partner to work with. Haiwell partners are applied Haiwell solutions in smart factory. Now we are looking for global distributors. So it is time to make up your final decision. To win or lose, your choice. If you are ready, check bellow details and contact us: http://en.haiwell.com

There are so many industrial automation suppliers, it is really a headache issue to pick right partner to work with. Haiwell partners are applied Haiwell solutions in smart factory. Now we are looking for global distributors. So it is time to make up your final decision. To win or lose, your choice. If you are ready, check bellow details and contact us: What Haiwell do, not only PLC, not only HMI, or even SCADA. We are helping our partners to grab the future.   My Wechat/Whatsapp: 0086 15880530763 Email: osgood@haiwell.com Company website: en.haiwell.com  

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

Hello. I'm trying to connect to Microsoft SQL Server (2008 EXPRESS), but the connection is not working. I have done this in Citect SCADA 2018 without any problems using connection string: hSQL = SQLConnect("SCADA Data Provider=SQLClient.....) How can I connect to MS SQL Server using Citect 6.1? Thanks. Best regards.

Hi, I have a a few substations and I´d like to have a local SCADA in each of them. What is the best scada to use with reasonable price? Does anyone know if there is a solution without the need to have a PC for each substation? Thanx

I haven't used Experion before, nor do I have a licence or access to a download of the application. As such I want to know how limited an unlicensed version of the product is. Is it like Citect where you may develop graphics but need a license for runtime, or is it like FTView where you need a license just to open the application? Thanks in advance

If you’re looking for a SCADA with extensive support for a wide range of PLCs and protocols, check out IntegraXor. It’s robust, feature-packed, and user friendly. The built-in web HMI lets you access your processes anywhere, anytime, on any device. Official Website

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?

Hi all, Needing an assist. We been trying to send a local var alphanumeric string to an Access DB using the SQL. We can successfully send integer/real values to the DB when they are entered via the var=FormNumPad() popup. I use SQLSet, SQLAppend, and SQLExec. Since we cannot generate text using FormNumPad(), we use the var=Input() command. The local var seems to hold the value entered on the screen, but a plc address writes the value for a moment then wipes it out. Then when we use the same SQL commands for the string var, the system immediately starts throwing errors. My guess is because the value is null. Any ideas? Is there a proper way to generate a keypad or textbox on screen? We are using v. 2016 on a Win10 box. Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone.  I got factory full of FX3U plcs and right now is needed to make a SCADA for monitoring (and maybe provide some control) all of them. I dont know which SCADA product to choose. Which one have bettter compatibility with mitsubishi plcs/which one is cheaper/or maybe simpler in use.  Thank you in advance.