1747-Pbase Software

[kevinprior 0]

Hi, I have a machine which has an SLC5/04 which is communicating with a telemecanique VSD via a 1746 BAS module, I have read on the rockwell website that it will have a basic program stored in the module which can be looked at and edited etc via 1747-Pbase software. Does anybody know where to get this from or had anything to do with programming one etc. What I am looking to do is replace this VSD with a rockwell equivalent but I need to get some background on the settings etc before I go any further. Cheers Kev

[gravitar 3]

Usually all you have to do to see/save the program in the BASIC module is connect to one of the RS232 ports on the card from an RS232 port on your PC and log the data using Hyperterminal or a similar program.. PBASE is probably still available, but its benefits are questionable. The only thing I can think of offhand that it allows you to do that you couldn't do otherwise is connect to the DH485 port on the BAS using a PIC module

[asterof 0]

Yes the PBASE programmin software is still avaliable I used to use the DB modules to write protocol converter, IE Honeywell UDC3300 controllers to PLC5. I could read, and adjust the UDC3300 from the HMI and trend the process. This allowed for redundent control. A better solution now is the CO-processor modules that allow C, C++ or basic. You can order the PBASE software http://www.ab.com/en/epub/catalogs/12762/2...239758/1734542/ http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/i...pm001_-en-p.pdf http://www.software.rockwell.com/download/...c98_3/38-44.pdf everything you ever wanted to know Edited 20 Mar 2007 by asterof

[kevinprior 0]

That's great, thanks very much for your help.

[OZEE 5]

I always use hyperterminal to do BASIC modules. I've never used PBase, so don't know anything about it, but I do know that hyperterminal always works and is already installed on your computer.

[asterof 0]

The software will do syntax checking, error pointing and auto line number insertion. It will also do auto re-index of the line numbers and allow for printing and some other nice stuff. It is pretty cheap as far as cost is concerned.