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<s>[INST] Writing to compact flash card for 1769-L32E Summary: Trying to access sample code to store data on flash cardHi I am trying to store user data entered from HMI onto flash card installed on L32E compact logix. I wish to do this using ladder logix as part of the code. I tried to acess the sample codes that are supplied with logix5000 but I get an error message saying support for 1756-L63 is not installed. Is there any way to open this file? I only seem to be able to see L1768 and L1759 models when I start a new project. This is my first project with this model PLC - we have registered for TechConnect but trying to get some tips whilst we are waiting for it to be enabled. Are there any other samples or even pdfs that I can download to see how this might be done? Thanks [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Probably you can't open the sample .ACD file as your license is for RSLogix 5000 Mini or Lite version, that is ONLY CompactLogix projects can be created / edited. You may try to ask Tech Support to convert the files for you, to be opened with your software. Anyway, please refer to the CompactFlash File System on Logix5000 Controllers publication Logix-AP007. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi Fuzzy Thanks for the link - that helps me a lot. There seems to be endless amounts of documents available so narrowing this down was much appreciated. Regards n </s>

<s>[INST] do I need install RSLinx Enterprise in each computer physical machine ( one is FT Historian SE and... Summary: do I need install RSLinx Enterprise in each computer physical machine ( one is FT Historian SE and another is FTView SE Server RedundancyHi, Any MES Guru: I am First time to in charge MES solution. though read through all documents as much as I can, still have no 100% confidence to lead the project. Background and Questions: I have one FT Historian SE server (Windows 2008 server) and one pair of FT View SE 6 Server Redundancy,and one FT Asset Center Server do I need install RSLinx Enterprise in each computer physical machine? or just one installation at FT Historian SE physical machine? and FTView SE and FT Asset Center will retrieve data from RSLinx Enterprise from Historian SE machine. if it is best practice, will FTView SE Server and FT Asset Center affect the Historian SE performance? Thank you in advance!!!! [/INST] You don't really have to install RSLinx Enterprise as per-say in order to run FTHSE in redundant mode or not. RSLinx Enterprise is part of the FactoryTalk Services Platform which will have to be installed and configured prior to the FTHSE installation. When the Services Platform is successfully installed and the FT Directory Server Location is defined you could then install the FTHSE Server. Once you have the FT Services Platform, FT Directory Server and the FTHSE installed and configured, within the FT Administration Console interface just add your Historian application and then pick Add New Server from the right click pull-down menu. You will be offered two choices one of which is Rockwell Automation Device Server (RSLinx Enterprise).... The other choice is OPC Data Server which could be used to add any third party OPC compliant Data Server. To make a long story short (and to briefly compile the not so accurate RA .pdf manuals ), RSLinx Enterprise is the Rockwell Automation designated/dedicated data server and it is an integral part of the FactoryTalk Services Platform. RSLinx Enterprise Server is operating on the machine running the FactoryTalk Directory Server and handles the data transfer from the Architecture Class PACs into the FactoryTalk Historian SE database or relate SCADA systems to the collected Historian database. I don't think FT Asset Center retrieving data from the Historian database will hinder the performance of the data collection system since the RSLinx Enterprise Server is fully capable to schedule the data transfer for an optimum system performance. thanks dmargineau I will try, however, maybe it is better to install RSLinx Enterprise (we say 1) at FT Directory Server computer ( where Historian SE installed) and another RSLinx Enterprise software (We say 2)at HMI server. so that Historian SE get data from RSLinx Enterprise 1 and HMI server get data from RSLinx Enterprise 2. once Historian SE computer is down, HMI still can get data from PLC. I will try it once hardwares are ready for setup. n </s>

<s>[INST] PowerFlex 755TL EMC Filter Hello. I'm doing research on the EMC filter (C3) in the PowerFlex 755TL product line. In the PowerFlex 750-Series Products with TotalFORCE Control Technical Data document, the 11th letter or number indicates this in the catalog number descriptions. In case of L (in my chosen drive this part is L), it means that there is no EMC filter, but C3 compatible. What do I need to do to have an EMC filter? If you have any information on this subject, I would be happy if you share it. Kind regards, [/INST] Gamze L2 is C3. For C2 on frame 7, use P-code in position 11. For C2 on frame 5-6, 8-10, add the EMC accessory kit shown on p276 Hi Philip, thank you for your reply. I understood the part about C2. But there is one point I don't understand. What do you mean when you say L2? Are you talking about the description indicated by L(2) in the image you attached? Does being C3 compliant mean it's EMC filtered? If this does not mean it, it states that it is C3 compatible in the description and table, but there is no EMC filter. Can an EMC filter be added? I will choose a Frame 5, 6 or 7 device and it should have internal EMC filter, also C3 compatibility. Gamze The purpose of position 11 is to identify the jumpers that will be installed for the integrated EMC filter, PE, and DR. These jumpers are pictured on p221 All PF755 can meet EMC C3. If you want to achieve EMC C2, then you must install the filter options shown below (based upon frame size). For EMC see p49 and p276 Hello Philip, Thank you very much for your answer. It helped a lot. Have a nice day. You can select right product and product accessories using proposal works Here is the link: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/product/product-selection-configuration/proposalworks-proposal-builder.html Hello SARICI, Thank you for your answer. n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview Summary: Looking for a replacement. we are using GE quickpanel view touchscreens but are needing to upgrade our software. we are also in the process of converting from modicon to AB compactlogix. so i am looking for a touchscreen that i can touch in more than one place at a given time and that will connect through ethernet to the new controllers. any information would be greatly appreciated. [/INST] Honestly? DON'T purchase Panelview Plus. There are some very good (as in better than Rockwell) 3rd party panels for quite a bit less money, with better software. Multi-touch is relatively new to HMIs - B&R Automation advertised one this year. That's the only multi-touch HMI that comes to mind. You can always create your own if multi-touch is an absolute requirement. AutomationDirect's C-more panels are inexpensive with good development software. Plus, they boot VERY rapidly. Anything boots quicker than a Panelview Plus, really. Red Lion's Graphite series is supposed to be quite good as well though I do not have personal experience. Both of those will connect to CompactLogix processors via Ethernet. n </s>

<s>[INST] QuickStart.rss file Summary: Looking for the Quickstart.rss file for a PV C600 I was going through the QuickStart documentation on setting up a PV C600 Panel. Now I can't find this QuickStart.rss file that needs to be uploaded to the PLC so I can see it work. And I can't find the disk that came with the panels anywhere (of course). I scoured the rockwell site with no luck. [/INST] I can post here below the file, just I don't know if it is the last available version. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Thanks! That worked!! n </s>

<s>[INST] L75 Redundancy Failure Summary: L75 Redundancy Synchronization filed on 54%Dears, I have a project based on L75 CPU, working with Ethernet ring through IO racks and redundancy CPU. I am facing a problem in redundancy synchronization, based on RM RMC, every time synchronization reach 54% then it get hold and restart synchronization again. I try to upgrade all module firmware to be like below: 1756-L75 CPU to be 20.56. 1756-EN2TR to be 5.28. 1756-EN2T Rev. C to be 5.28. 1756-EN2t Rev. D is 10.7. 1756-RM2A to be 20.5. I am able to have redundancy working only in one case using below scenario: Download empty program with only hardware configuration. Run the CPU, redundancy working fine. While redundancy is running, download my program, send cpu into run. Redundancy working fine. If try to fail primary CPU, it successful changeover, but we will back on previous case, trying to synchronize, reach 54%, etc. My program is very huge, it use a lot of tags, but I am forced to since we have Planextion software installed. Memory: 17MB out of 33MB memory used. If you can guide me into any solution, it will be really appreciated. Regards, [/INST] I've had a sort of similar situation. For me the solution was to check the firmware of all cards. I flashed 1 card to the wrong version. You can also check with Redundancy configuration tool if you can retrieve some more information. Thank you for your support. I already flush what required to be flush as per RM manual Rev.20.56 RMCT didn't give any single failure on firmware version, it showing that synchronization in progress, reaching 54% then restart again. Yesterday, I have replace ETAP module (wrongly part number selected) on RIO ring with the correct one, as result, some how, it affect redundancy. Once ring activated again, redundancy start working smoothly and fine. Can please any one tell me the relationship between redundancy and ring network? Redundancy works for the Processor failure (Network,I/O..etc). The Synchronized processor will immediately take process control during Primary Processor failure. During Normal operation, Primary processor is in control & backed up by Synchronized processor in Standby mode. Ring Network or DLR (Device Level Ring) is a Fault-Tolerant Network Architecture. Any DLR based Ethernet Network node configured as Ring supervisor take care for network fault & re-routing the data packets to the other nodes. n </s>

<s>[INST] FTV ME can't create shortcut to mer file I need Panelview Plus to comunicate withe two controllers. They are on the same network. I test aplication on local machine and it works OK but I can't create shortcut to runtime application. Do I need different license or SE version of FTV? [/INST] You must highlight the controller, hit apply. If apply is not available, hit verify and it should show you that path e.g. AB_ETHIP-1192.168.0.26Backplane1 You can copy from the local to the target. I like to clean up the target tab be deleting all the unnecessary nodes. Hey Piotr, any feedback here? The information can be useful for other users. Were you able to get the PVP to communicate? Thanks, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Sorry I forgot to give you the feedback. Copy from the local to the target solved the problem. Thank you Thank you Piotr for your feedback on the solving answer! This will help other users who have similar requests. The whole Community will benefit. Thanks, fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Failed to go online with the controller. Can´t initialize RSLinx. Hi Everyone, I am using a studio 5000 V32, and when I try to go online I get the follow message: Failed to go online with the controller. Can´t initialize RSLinx. ERR - 701-80042534. I can go online if I open the studio 5000 and go from upload. [/INST] Hi Djoni and welcome to Engage! This kind of error is one of those which can have different causes/solutions. You can find a list of possible solutions inside the following technote: BF17196 Please consider that a TechConnect contract is required to access the above technote. Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Thanks, I had to uninstall the Factory Talk Linx and reinstall them. Now it's working well. Thanks Djoni for your feedback... are you sure you've reinstalled FactoryTalk Linx? As the issue seems to be related to RSLinx Classic instead, which is a different product. May you please clarify, so that also other users can benefit from the right information? Thanks, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Hello, Yes, I am. I changed my laptop and it's happened after installed all the Rockwell software. I had in my old laptop Installed FT Version 9 and now I did an upgrade to FT version 12. I'm sorry, probably I've asked the wrong way... You wrote that to solve the issue you started the thread for, you had uninstalled and then re-installed FactoryTalk Linx. It sounds strange to me as the error you got was related to RSLinx Classic instead. So, do you mean that to solve the error: Failed to go online with the controller. Can´t initialize RSLinx. ERR - 701-80042534 The solution was uninstall and re-install FactoryTalk Linx? Thanks for your time. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Yes, I had to uninstall and re-install Factory Talk Linx. When you use the Studio 5000 V.32 or higher, I saw that for to communicate to PLC it uses the Factory Talk Linx as you can see the pic attached. Then I tried many times to open the Factory Talk Linx without successfully, so I decide to re-install the Factory Talk Linx. – / 1 Hi Djoni, If I understand right, there is a possible reason for below error: Failed to go online with the controller. Can´t initialize RSLinx. (This message did not handle specific product name, for RSLinx or FTLinx, which makes user confuse some times, I saw you used FTLinx) When you stays at studio5000 window, and actually the RSlinxNG.exe crashed at the beckend at that time. Then you need to close studio5000 windows and reopen it to make FTLinx works again with studio 5000. So when you uninstall and install again FTLinx, I guess actually studio5000 has been reopened. If you can find a crashed dump file of RSLinxNG.exe, we would like to take another look for what happening at that time. I'm tester from FTLinx team, thanks! Thanks Djoni for the clarifications, which triggered Helen's engagement, who is adding interesting observations to the case. Again, this is what makes Engage a great place for sharing knowledge! Infact it's interesting to know that the error message you got isn't related exclusively to RSLinx Classic, as it was supposed to. Actually the Knowledgebase reference I mentioned in my first reply only mentions RSLinx Classic, and I think should be at least updated also considering the newest FactoryTalk Linx. This will avoid confusion to users. Thanks Helen for your post, which clarifies things. Hope Djoni would be able to feed something more for you to analyze. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Note that in recent versions of Studio 5000 Logix Designer (S5kLD), the communication software selections defaults to FactoryTalk Linx, but you can change the selection to RSLinx Classic. If you look at the bottom bar of the S5kLD window, you'll see which is selected. Mine looks like this: To change the selection, you must CLOSE the current project (leaving S5kLD open); then go to the Communications menu and click Select Communication Software... Pick which software you want to use and click OK. Close Logix Designer, then open your project and you'll be using the comms software you selected. I use RSLinx Classic because I have since RSLogix 5000 version about 2 or so (definitely before V6!). That's just me. Dale n </s>

<s>[INST] FTV SE - cannot backup project I have 3 projects on my system, 2 of them backup fine, the other one is refusing with code 0x80008008. This occurs when it is trying to compress the file. I have checked the size of the DLGLG directory and it is ~10MB, so I don't think this can be the cause of the issue. I'm not backing up the datalogs anyway, and these should only be logs from when the ODBC connection fails. I do have VBA scripts in this project, which I've read may cause issues. However, I've restarted my PC and not opened any HMI related things (apart from the application manager in order to run the backup) and I'm still getting the same problem. Can anyone help me? [/INST] Watts, ID: BF9241 | Access Levels: TechConnect FactoryTalk View SE Application Manager Backup Failed: 0x80008008 n </s>

<s>[INST] panelview 600 problem gday all, I have a warning/ alarm appearing on my panelview 600 screen, it is a hand in a red circle with red line through it . It seems to indicate ' DONT TOUCH' can anyone tell me what this indicates exactly.........thanks [/INST] In order to better understand..... Which is the exact model of your Panelview ? (Standard , Plus, Component)Where do you see that image ? (inside the application screen, system screen...)Which action you may take to continue your work, if possible ? A picture of that indication would also be great..... - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview 1000 Summary: Panelview 1000 Not working due to setup Dear all, We have a Panelview 1000 with DH485 & RS232 Port. Additionally We have a AB RS232-485 Converter with the required cable. Our problem is I am not able to communicate the Panelview with either PC to DH485 Port or RS232 Port. My query is : 1. Do we need to hook up the Panelview to our SLC05 PLC and PC for the PIC Convertor to work. Wouldn't it work with only the below configuration. PC->PIC->PANELVIEW 1000 2. When the Panelview is Powered up it goes to configuration menu, Under the Printer setup menu it mention as printer port enabled . It cannot be changed to disabled.Now how can I change it to disable. Is the RS232 port a printer port . Will I be able to change it to serial for a PC to be connected. We do have a Pb32 SW but unfortunately not been able to communicate. Can you provide me a part [/INST] Dear Kumaras 1- you don't need to connect PVP to SLC to work . It can connect directly to pc using UIC ,PIC but try seial cable Cross with UIC/PIC 2 ----->3 3------>2 5------>5 2- maybe the serial port is printer port only see selection guide part no. of PCMCIA 1784-PCMK http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/pccards/get/1784-PCMK_IM.pdf PanelViews use a straight thru serial cable. It is the processors (SLC, MicroLogix, etc) that use a cross-over cable (also known as a null-modem cable). Sorry Guys I was on Vacation,Could check back on reply as I was travelling. Many Thanks Mr Mohammed and Mr Kakkerlak. Great are the people who support the forum and provide help. I will adhere by the easiest method of buying the Compact flash card of Part#1784-PCMK but just one query I have a Series 2 Falsh iseries 4MB & 10MB memory card with PART# IMC004FLSA-15 & IMC010FLSA-15 will this work with the panel view 1000. Can this Memory card be formatted to FAT16. Dear Kakkerlak I have noted the the PART#2711-K10C3 on the back of the panel and the firmware is 4.48. WIll that be of any help to you. My Printer port is enabled , it cannot be disabled on this model I suppose. If nothing works, the best solution would be to go buy the 1784-PCMK and load the *.PVA file as suggested by you. Thanks again a ton, Kumaras Much depends on the exact part number and firmware revision of the PanelView terminal. Please post the exact 2711-xxxx part number and the firmware revision from the label on the back. You may find the PanelView Standard User Manual contains much of the information you are looking for: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2711p-um001_-en-p.pdf On a Touchscreen terminal, you can enter Configuration Mode during startup by touching a white box that appears in the lower-left corner for a few seconds after self-test is complete. On keypad terminals, press the left and right arrow keys simultaneously at any time to enter Configuration Mode. (page 72 of the User Manual) The Printer Port on terminals with DF1 or DH485 protocol are used only as Printer ports, not for upload/download. On terminals with DH+ or ControlNet or DeviceNet, the printer port has the option of serving as an upload/download port. The PCMCIA memory card slot features and compatible cards are listed in Chapter 4 of the User Manual. If your terminal has v3.0 or later firmware, then the slot supports ATA flash cards. I frequently use CompactFlash cards in a PCMCIA Type II carrier. The card has to be formatted for FAT16 mode, so you generally need a card of 2GB or less. My colleague Mohamed is correct that if you are using a 1747-UIC (USB to DH485) you can connect directly to the DH485 jack on the PanelView terminal. However, the older 1747-PIC needs 24V power on the DH485 jack to function. This is provided when you plug the 1747-PIC into a 1747-AIC isolator box, or into the DH485 jack on an SLC-5/01, 02, 03 controller. But it's not provided directly by a PanelView Standard terminal. To get that to work, you need to plug the other AMP connector on the terminal into a SLC-5/01, 02, 03 controller network port. A-B used to sell a little DH485-specific auxiliary power supply for exactly this purpose. The RSLinx Classic driver for the 1747-PIC/AIC+ is notoriously difficult to use in Windows. It won't work with any type of general-purpose expansion serial card (USB, PCMCIA, ExpressCard) and it won't work with Windows XP SP3 or with Vista or Win7. My strong recommendation is to get a 2GB or smaller CompactFlash card, format it for FAT16, and use it in a PCMCIA carrier adapter to transfer *.PVA files to and from the PanelView terminal. Sorry Guys I was on Vacation,Could check back on reply as I was travelling. Many Thanks Mr Mohammed and Mr Kakkerlak. Great are the people who support the forum and provide help. I will adhere by the easiest method of buying the Compact flash card of Part#1784-PCMK but just one query I have a Series 2 Falsh iseries 4MB & 10MB memory card with PART# IMC004FLSA-15 & IMC010FLSA-15 will this work with the panel view 1000. Can this Memory card be formatted to FAT16. Dear Kakkerlak I have noted the the PART#2711-K10C3 on the back of the panel and the firmware is 4.48. WIll that be of any help to you. My Printer port is enabled , it cannot be disabled on this model I suppose. If nothing works, the best solution would be to go buy the 1784-PCMK and load the *.PVA file as suggested by you. Thanks again a ton, Kumaras n </s>

<s>[INST] One PLC, Multiple PCs I have one PLC which is connected to multiple PCs. I need to run a different application on each PC. Can I do this using FactoryTalk View ME, or do I need SE? [/INST] You can do this with both(ME/SE). But, you will need to purchase a software license for each one. This can get really expensive. You might what to look at Viewpoint. n </s>

<s>[INST] BacNET Schedule object on FTView [/INST] Put a String Display object on the screen. Point it at the Kepware string. Use the On Change event to trigger the VBA logic that will decode the String into the Schedule attributes. Do you need to format the string? No you don't need to configure the String display... you don't even need to show it.. you can put it on the display and out of sight. The Sting Display object must be configured to connect to the Kepware tag and then it triggers the VBA On Change The VBA would parce through the comma delimited string, extract the schedule data, and write this back to multiple individual HMI tags. These HMI tags can then be displayed as individual Numeric or String data objects. Hi, ...extract the schedule data, and write this back to multiple individual HMI tags. This was the substance of the matter. I had problem with input/output dataset but i figured it out Now before me is the task of creating a visualization of this schedule. Do you have any examples on FTView? I will try to manage all variables in VBA code without using a HMI tags I would suggest your VBA should write the schedule to individual HMI tags because you can easily put multiple string display objects on the display (in a grid fashion) and connect these string display object to the HMI tags. These HMI tags will be on scan so if the VBA writes new data to these HMI tags, the objects on the display will have fresh data. If you don't use HMI tag, then you'll have figure out how to use VBA to poke a value into a graphic and keep it updated. I'm not saying that cannot be done, but using HMI tags is easier for me. It also allows the data to be used elsewhere in the HMI e.g. another screen, datalog, trend, alarming. You could even use an event or derived tag to push it to a controller. n </s>

<s>[INST] failed to backup system directory Im using RSView ME. When I try to load an application I get the message failed to backup system directory. Can you tell me what can be causing this problem? Thanks [/INST] Are you using RSView ME Station ? There are some documented actions to try: 1) Repair Factory Talk. To perform a repair do the following:Go to Control Panel's Add or Remove programsSelect Factory Talk Automation PlatformSelect Click here for support informationSelect Repair2) Ensure user has administrative privilegesThis can be easily tested by logging into the computer as an administrator. If the issue can not be reproduced, then assign admin privileges to the original user account experiencing the error message.3) Reinstall ME Station Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Is there communication card (U7 or U12 ) on the 1785-L20E/E controller board? Hi,The cusomer want to upgrade 1785-L20E/E firmware using F1785-L20ESerE. The manual (1785-IN022C-EN-P.pdf, Firmware Update Instructions for ... PLC-5 Programmable Controllers) tells us should follow page 13-20. The step 4 - Install the New Firmware EPROM(if applicable), It tells us to replace U7/U12 comuniation card, But there is not U7/U12 on the controller board.How to do ? Is there any U7 or U12 card on 1785-L20E/E controllwe board card? Dose the F1785-L20ESerE include the U7 or U12 Card?Thanks. [/INST] At a specified hardware and firmware revision of the processor, the communication chip was soldered in and NOT field upgradeable...:smileysad: In that case you have to send your PLC-5 in for repair via your local distributor. You may check for that using RSLogix5, going inside the Controller Properties, under the processor name and Firmware revision row, there is the Comm Plug firmware Series and Revision...if it is Series D, then you cannot upgrade it in the field. You may also check it from the Processor's side label...if it is Firmware Series E rev. J or above, the chip is soldered. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Frequent Motor Starting I have a case conveyor application that requires frequent starting/stopping of a 1/2 HP squirrel cage motor at 10 times per minute. (3 seconds on - 3 seconds off). I am concerned that if I use a NEMA starter for this application that it will beat itself to death within a year or so. Would a SMC soft starter be able to handle this frequent start/stop application? [/INST] I have used a freq drive for similar applications. I would consider using a fan cooled inverter duty motor. Have an application where we are starting and stopping a 2hp motor 30 to 40 times a minute, been running 6 years. I need complete control wiring diagram of 650A allen Bradley Soft Starter. Model 150B-650NBDB. Welcome to the Forum, Muhammad Mojibur Rahman. Posting inside this very old topic will not help you to get an answer. It is quite difficult for users to see your post, as the system doesn't show it inside the most recent posts, due to the fact it has been created originally long time ago. Although thius could be an enhancement we will for our Forum, I suggest to post again, creating a new Topic. Anyway, try to take a look to the User Manual for SMC Dialog Plus, which does contain all infos and control wiring diagrams. Here the link to the Product page: http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Motor-Control/Soft-Starters/SMC-Dialog-Plus#/tab5 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>

<s>[INST] CLX L8 Redundancy Summary: CLX L8 Redundancy TimelineWe recently upgraded an old L63 to a L83 due to scan time issues on the L63, scan time was initially fine on the L63, but projects and upgrades drove the scan time to where we were on the line due to encoder resolution. We used an old warm style back up on the L63's using software switching, the L8's fell into place fine under that role. Scan time improvement was beyond amazing and the warm back up worked as well as it can. Our new standard is to have the hardware under a true hot redundancy. Through some calculations the improvement in scan time for the L7's would be off set by the cross loading of the hot backup and we would still be over our scan time threshold, which is why we chose to go with the L8's. We are defiantly in range where if we doubled or tripled the scan time for hot redundancy we would still be fine. Question being is, has Rockwell released an expected time for redundancy support, or if there will even be redundancy support? Thanks. [/INST] I expect it to take some time. Rockwell only just released redundancy on V24. And the L8x controllers need at least V28 or V29 depending on what processor you use. But I have no word from Rockwell regarding it. V24.052 came out around this time last year correct? I'm mainly trying to just forecast on how far out to see which direction to go in a few up incoming projects that are around 12-18months out. Thanks. Yeah around April i believe. But V20.054 was that 2012? I Contacted rockwell about it, and they told me it isn't anounced yet. Neither could they inform me about what will be the next version of redundancy will be My Rockwell guy says best earliest guess is Version 32. Probably mid-2018 Just checking in to see if anyone has heard any updates on when it will be available? I've been hearing a few rumors about maybe something being released during Automation Fair. Its a bit frustrating because CLX Enhanced Redundancy System Version 31.052_Kit 1 was just released 8/18, and as expected 5580's were not added into the kit. Now I heard that this was to fix a few major bug in 30.051 and not a new package release as opposed to just improvements. n </s>

<s>[INST] Single phase to Three phase drives for welder application Greetings, Has anyone every done an application involving a 1phase to 3phase drive application to provide power to welding equipment? I just took a call from a customer for 5 such units. Thanks. [/INST] Futher to my question; we are looking at adding a sine wave filter to the output of the drive to provide the cleanest possible power output to the welding machine. Is there anything else that I should be nervous of? Thanks I'm assuming it's an AC welder since you're looking at a since wave filter....however, the sine wave filter usually tries to clean up the sine wave and since the waveform coming out of the drive is PWM, I would think your sine wave filter probably won't work. The PWM since wave is actually tiny pulses riding on a carrier frequency (usually about 4kHz). I've never heard of using a drive for a welding application. I've had similar requests in the past to use a single phase drive to act as a 1-phase to 3-phase power converter. Usually I would recommend them to use a device called a Rotary Phase Converter instead as this is specifically designed to use a 1-phase supply and output 3-phase power. I could see many problems with trying to use a drive for this application. For instance if this is a transformer type welder think about the inrush to the transformer on start-up. This would usually be in the order of 12 times rated current but has been known to be as high as 50 times. You would have to size the drive to handle this peak current otherwise the drive will either trip instantly on an overcurrent or worse blow the IGBTs. Using the ramp function of the drive would probably also cause problems as the control gear in the welder itself will be designed specifically for 50/60Hz and therefore could be damaged by trying to soft start the welder by varying the frequency. I hope this is the sort of information you were after. n </s>

<s>[INST] Migrating 1746-HSSC and HSCE2 to the ControlLogix platform Hi, does anybody have any experience of configuring the 1746-HSCE and -HSCE2 cards in a CLX processor? I am in the process of bringing an SLC chassis into the CLX I/O tree using a 1747-AENTR module. The code migration has gone OK but the communication class for the HSCE modules has changed and the data structure is different. Is there a simple 'how to' document anywhere that will save me the time to reinvent the wheel? [/INST] Hi Arblakeman, Yes, there is a technote about it (TechConnect contract is required to see it): QA14542 - Using 1746-HSCE with 1747-AENTR Basically, you should copy, with COP, the NX[0] file that uses the RSLogix 500 to paste in M0 file in the SLC_AENTR:X:O.Data[2], Length 42 elements. The note has an ACD sample code. Hi nmeistrup, thankyou for your reply, this will hopefully resolve my issues with the HSCE module, but it doesn't seem to answer the same question for the HSCE2 module. Is there are similar technote for HSCE2? I haven't been able to locate one to date. Sorry, I believed that they were similar. This note contains an example code: BF22626 - 1746-HSCE2: Examples for Logix controllers Also I read that the N file can be changed from DINT array to INT array, after conversion, for better values' translation. Hi nmeistrup, thankyou for your follow up reply. I checked the code conversion on my migrated project and it complies with example 2 however when I try to initialise the module it returns the programming error flag .PERR against the first block of data transmitted, that data having the values 1, 257,8,0,0,0,0,0 exactly as per the original SLC 500 code. I can find no indication of what the .PERR might be Sorry for delay Arblakeman, the PERR means that the configuration has a mistake. Are the array of INT or DINT? I am reviewing your values to search for the module fault. Hi Arblakeman, Reviewing how the module is powering it up and how to configure, I believe that one of the writing has a mistake, because the PERR is the configuration error, an INT is out of range. I checked the first block for Module Setup and it is valid. The entire configuration should send to the module the N10 table of page 99 of user manual. Multi-Channel High Speed Counter User Manual, publication 1746-UM002. Please, check the entire array in the SLC 500 to reproduce it in the CompactLogix: All clarifications of meaning in pages 61, 64, 67, 70 & 73. Hi nmeistrup, I believe we have resolved our issues but will be unable to confirm fully until we apply the machine upgrade mid-September. On migrating the SLC500 code to CLX the HSCE2 modules were automatically converted to Class 4 devices, not the Class 1 device they were originally. The data structure, while different, was configured with INT so that was not our problem. The solution required two things; 1. Open the properties of the HSCE2 module and in the General tab and change the module definition to sizes INPUT: 16 and OUTPUT: 16 (These values were INPUT:28 and OUTPUT:16 in the original migration) This gave us our Class1 device data structure meaning that no further code changes should be required 2. On reviewing our configuration data to the module we realised that at some point pre-code migration the data was corrupted / amended In the data segment for Minimum / Maximum Count Value the Preset Value (words 5 and 6) was great than the counter Maximum Value (words 3 and 4). Once this had been identified and corrected the modules appear to have initialised correctly. We'll know for sure mid-September, in the meantime I hope this little update is of assistance to others looking to go through the same process n </s>

<s>[INST] optimizing PIDE for heating application with a time lag Hi, I am using the PIDE instruction in a ControlLogix PLC to handle a heating application. The CV from my PIDE loop controls the power to an electric duct heater. Between this electric heater and the temperature sensor that provides the PV, there is quite a long duct and a pair of filters that the heated air has to move through before it reaches the sensor. I have plenty of kW to reach whatever temperature I want, but it takes some time. When I initially did my tuning, I was (and still am) an absolute beginner as far as PIDE goes. I set Control Action set to E = SP - PV and chose to calculate the Proportional Term based on E (rather than PV) and the Derivative Term based on PV. By trial and error, I ended up with settings of P = 1.5, I = 0.5, and D = 0.0. I found this to give me good enough control for what I was doing. I was able to climb up to SP in a reasonable amount of time and with just a little oscillation around SP, the PV would stabilize after not too long. When I did this initial tuning, I was shooting for a SP of 100° C, whereas the high end of my range is 135° C. I also did not have the filters installed. Now that the filters are installed, it takes longer for the heat to reach the sensor that provides the PV. In addition to the sensor that provides the PV, I have an additional temperature sensor immediately after the heater that I use for an over temperature alarm. If the temperature at this location reaches 250° C, I kill power to the heater. With this arrangement and these PID settings (with the filters now installed), when I try to heat up to a SP of 135° C, I reach my over temp limit, which takes out power to the heater. When the overtemp clears, heater power is turned back on and the PIDE gets back to work, but this over temp / OFF / ON pattern repeats several times before I eventually reach set point. I know this is a very inefficient way to heat up, and it takes much longer than should be necessary. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can heat up more efficiently in a way that I could reach my SP without exceeding my overtemp limit. Should I do this by choosing less aggressive PID settings? Would it help if I chose to calculate the Proportional temp based on PV (instead of E)? Should I use the RMPS instruction to ramp my SP up slowly? Are there any other tricks I can use? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Paul [/INST] What about moving the overtemperature sensor a bit further downstream? Hi TJ, Thanks for your response. The location where I have the overtemperature sensor really is where I want it - at my hottest location, right after my heater. I have found that if I exceed 250 degrees C here, the insulation on the duct starts to smoke. That's why I want to make sure I stay below this temperature here. I am sitting in front of the machine right now and I just turned on the heater a few minutes ago. With my current PID settings, I seem to be able to avoid hitting the overtemp limit if rather than starting out with a SP of 135 degrees C, I start at 80 deg C, then go to 100 -> 120 -> 135. This makes me think that writing some logic to ramp up the setpoint slowly might work for me. If you or anyone else has a different idea that might work better, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again, Paul Try decreasing the Kp so the loop is not so aggressive. Also, what do you have for an update time (what is the rate of the periodic task in which the PIDE resides)? Hi TJ, I was pulled away from this PIDE tuning project for a few months, but I now have a chance to revisit it. When I posted my original question, I didn't even know that the PIDE instruction needed to be in a periodic task. After learning this from you and watching a few webinars and reading the documentation, I decided to pay to upgrade my RSLogix 5000 license to include the PIDE auto-tune feature. This worked very well for me on a similar system I have in my shop where the heater is a lot closer to the dryer. With the autotune feature at my disposal and a little experience under my belt, I went back to the customer with whom I was having the difficulty that prompted my original post. This customer has three dryer zones, each with identical blower, heaters, and controls. The only difference between the three zones is that for two of them, the ductwork is longer and has more elbows. For the easiest zone, I put my PIDE in manual mode and set the output to 30% and waited for temperature to stabilize (at 118 deg C). Next, I bumped the output to 35%. It took 15 minutes for the temperature to stabilize again (at 124 deg C). Reading answer ID 54391 (Function Block PIDE tuner tips), I followed the recommendation to set my periodic task rate about 20-50 times faster than the 15 minutes it took for my process to settle from the disturbance I created by bumping my output. I chose 50 times, so I set my periodic task rate to 18 sec (18000) msec. First, I tried to autotune with my CV Step Size set to 5%. The autotune did not complete successfully because it did not see a large enough rise in PV. I tried again with CV Step Size set to 10%, and it finished successfully. With these same settings (periodic task rate = 18000 msec; CV step size = 10%), I tried to autotune the more difficult zones. For these zones, I got warnings that observed PV change was too small and Long deadtime process identified. It was the end of the day and I had to leave, but I plan on going back to give it another shot. I'd like to formulate a plan of attack. I'm not sure if you are familiar with the PIDE autotune feature, but if you are, I was wondering if you would suggest either of the following: 1. Increasing my periodic task rate (considering that I am sure the difficult zones have a slower response time than the easiest zone 2. Increasing my CV step size (I did attempt going from 10% to 15%, but this didn't seem to help) Sorry to get back to this after such a long delay, but if you have any advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks and best regards, Paul I don't think I would increase the task time. I would try a larger CV step - go for 30% step. TJ Thanks TJ - I will give that a try. I appreciate your help!! n </s>

<s>[INST] PLC-5 HOT BACK UP DATA SYNCHRONIZATION Hi, If I have a set of redundant PLC 5/20 using a pair of BCM module will my data table on the secondary CPU will synchronize even without the physical I/O on the network? Thanks, Ron [/INST] Ron, The 1785-BCM/BEM does not automatically synchronize data between PLC-5 controllers. It only sends the data to the backup controller that your block transfer into it. Refer to the 1785-BCM/BEM user manual, chapter 1 on Backup Concepts, specifically, page 1-6, for how the I/O data and (block tranfer) data table transfers work. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1785-um524_-en-p.pdf You need BTR/BTW code in the primary controller application and the backup controller application to do this, and the BCM can only buffer so much data, and only transfer it so fast. Yes, you can transfer data table data (via BTR/BTW over the Hi-Speed Serial Link (HSSL), even if there are no RIO networks; but you should not put I/O cards in the local chassis, because only one of the two controllers will see them. I/O must be remote for both controllers to be able to monitor/control them. If you're looking for a more automated backup system, capable of crossloading the entire data table automatically, you should look at the ControlNet PLC-5 Hot Backup system, described in : http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1785-um024_-en-p.pdf See chapter 1 of that manual for capabilities and concepts. I've used them both, but that was some time ago. In neither case are the data tables truly synchronized. But the latter system will crossload more quickly and deal with the whole data table, depending on how you configure it. It's also easier to use (my opinion). Good Luck!Dale, W8ABZ n </s>

<s>[INST] 1734-AENT/A Rev. 3.1 not showing up to select I have a 1734-AENT/A Rev. 3.1 module but in the module selection of the RSlogix5000 v.17.0, I only get to select a major revision of 2. I have downloaded the latest EDS file and firmware zip file from the software sight. I have used the RSLinx EDS Hardware installation tool and have added the eds file successfully, but even from a scratch v17.0 RSLogix5000 program does not allow me to select anything above 2.0. How do I get the software to allow me to select 3.x for the module. [/INST] Hello, If the version of the pointIO is not shown on RsLogix 5000, it means that you have to add the profile of this module.Go to this web site link :http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash/LogixProfiler.asp You will find the version 3 of the 1734-AENT. Regards. n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-HSC Do we have to tie the 24vdc common to card and if so where do we do that? [/INST] It depends... if you have a Differential Line Driver encoder, you don't need 24 Vdc common.If you use a different source, the Common should be connected to the RET terminal of the input you use (A,B). Aid 41188 See also the screenshot below from User Manual . Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 and email alarms I am trying to get RSView32 CP7 to send email alarms. I am using an smtp/pop email server which is working if I send the email from something like Outlook express. But I cannot get RSView to send the alarm to XXXXXXXXXX@messaging.sprintpcs.com. It just reports that the alarm failed to send. Does RSView support SMTP/POP email servers? If so what am I doing wrong. Thanks Mike McClanahan [/INST] Are you using the Messenger add-on to RSView32? That would use your Outlook Express to send the email. It should work the same as when you send it yourself. n </s>

<s>[INST] Compactlogix 5380 ethernet ports configuration. Hi dear professionals/ friends, I am wondering if someone here has ever worked with Compactlogix 5380 series and specially 5069-L306ER. I have to use this for one of my projects, but I don't have this PLC to practically set it up myself yet. I have read the user manual and I have some ideas but looks like I need a confirmation from someone who has configured its Ethernet ports and has a solid idea about industrial networking. As you know, 5380 supports two Ethernet ports. Customer wants to connect their own network to port2, and I want to connect Panel view 7 HMI to port one. If I go with this configuration, 1- How would I configure both ports, linear or dual-IP? 2- Do I still need an ethernet switch on port one to be able to connect to PLC right? because it is taken by HMI. 3- If two ports are configured for two different networks, would that mean that we can connect to PLC using two different laptops with two different IP addresses at the same time? 4- Will they be able to have access to devices connected to port one like HMI? if yes, how? 5- Can we apply a produce- consume tag rule between two ports or message instruction to transfer the data? this is important because customer wants to have control or monitor the data in PLC and may want to give permission to PLC from their network for some specific functions and so on. 6- Does it make sense at all to configure both ports for the same IP addresses if we select linear mode? Thank you, [/INST] 1- Dual -IP is just that, 2 subnets that can be completely different, I use this on remote sites, one for telemetry and the other for the process instruments. I thought the other option for the ports was DLR and that would not help you here. If Linear is an option I would guess it just becomes a switch with 2 ports 2- Yes unless linear is an option as you suggest (I can't recall atm) 3- Possibly not for programming use but certainly for data access yes 4- If on a different IP I don't think so. You can message through the PLC using CIP but nothing else will traverse the backplane. 5- Not following that one 6- Absolutely NOT, Never put two devices with the same IP on the same network. But.. if linear is what I think it is you won't have an option to set a different IP on the second port, it will be greyed out. Your two options are Dual-IP (seemingly Default) or Linear/DLR. If mode is set to Dual-IP then, naturally, each port is on a separate subnet. If mode is set to Linear/DLR then they behave as a two-port switch unless you actually configure a Ring. Lots of info here: IN3421 Regards, RM Thanks, Thank you so much for the answers. Could you please explain a bit more about question one? I learned that we can't use port 2 for programing if we choose dual-IP mode and assign it to the customer's network, right? if port2 can only be used for sending to and receiving data from PLC on port1, how that happens? what are the common devices on the remote side that can communicate with port2? another PLC? then any changes to the PLC, will be done via port1 only? Thank you again. Both ports support device-level networks, however only port 1 can support an enterprise level network. Both ports can be used for programming. Also, CIP bridging for Class 3 CIP messages between the two separate networks is supported. We frequently use port two for control and communication of ďevices on the control network while using port one for data exchange with other systems that may or may not be on the same subnet. As an example, a recent client was purchasing a CIP skid from a vendor. The client required that devices under direct control of the CIP controller be on a subnet separate and isolated from the rest of the large business control network that ultimately communicates with systems outside of the control net work like historians, AssetCentre, BMS systems. And dont forget that aside from the two Ethernet ports, there is also a USB port available for programming, although it requires a local direct connection i.e. USB cable from your laptop to the controller on site. n </s>

<s>[INST] Converting FactoryTalk View ME to Studio Designer Is there a way or a conversion tool to convert a FactoryTalk View ME application to Studio Designer ? Where can I download sample applications or symbol libraries for Studio Designer ? [/INST] Hi @John Speridakos and welcome to Engage ! Currently no migration tools are available to convert existing FTView ME projects. For a collection of examples, I suggest to start from the following technote: QA44040 ​You can also find info about available Faceplates in the following technote: QA43726 Hope this helps. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ I'm moving this thread to Automation Control, where it is better suited. If you are not already a member of the Automation Control community and want to continue this conversation, you will be prompted to join that community. Thank you, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ John, In addition to the tech notes referenced by fuzzy_logic, starting with V7 of View Designer, we now include a sample application describing how to use different features and an application containing several useful Add-On Graphics you can incorporate into your projects. These sample applications install in directory C:UsersPublicDocumentsStudio 5000SamplesView Designer. On PCDC, there are also libraries of faceplates to display content from many Rockwell Automation devices. Go to PCDC and search for device library: Another good resource to get started with View Designer is the View Designer Getting Results Guide: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/gr/9324-gr001_-en-p.pdf #ViewDesigner Regards, ​ n </s>

<s>[INST] how to Disable Interpolation in FT Vantage point add in excel insert function Ver-3.1 and 4.5 Summary: Disable Interpolation in FT Vantage point Ver-3.1 and 4.5 Dear Sir/ Madam In FTH , Event based data logged in Archive . For Example : Time Stamp Value 6/24/2014 7:47:46PM 65.002 6/24/2014 7:49:25 PM 65.002 Result : 02 field were archive based on event trigger When we use Insert function in excel , to retrieve data from archive file with defined time period , we get the result below . Start time period 6/24/2014 7:47:00 and End time period 6/24/2014 7:50:00 Result from time period 06/24/2014 19:47:00 65.002 06/24/2014 19:47:46 65..002 06/24/2014 19:49:25 65. 002 Since in that time period only 02 field were archived in FTH , but result in vantagae point add in excel function showing 03 no archive data . What modification need to be done in FTH ( Ver 3.0) or Vantage point ( Ver 3.1 and 4.5) so we can get only archived data , not interpolated data . I want solution for both FT Vantage point ver 3.1 and 4.5 . please help . It is very important for me . [/INST] nan n </s>

<s>[INST] PowerFlex DC line voltage operation ranges Summary: Can the PFDC bridge operate with line voltages other than given in specs We have many situations in the elevator industry where the armature voltage of a given machine is above 240, and below 500 vdc. An example is one I am working on now where the armature voltage is 315 vdc. The existing machine is operating with an AB1395 drive, and it is fed by power from an isolation transformer with a secondary of 315 vac. This is a common practice, to help optimize form factor, and to help in sizing the transformer. So my question is, can I now use a PFDC drive with the same line voltage feeding the SCR bridge? There is no information in the literature. [/INST] Technical document for the PF-DC http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/20p-td001_-en-p.pdf What I see in this document is that your 315VDC motors fall in a hole for the Rockwell PF-DC products. This is DEFINITELY a time you should call Rockwell Tech Support and talk with the drives group: Dial 440-646-3434 Option 3 for Tech Support Option 1 for Direct Dial Option 1 to enter code Code 511 for DC Drives n </s>

<s>[INST] PF755 over Ethernet/IP with CompactLogix Summary: How to setup the communication?Hi all, I have 2 PF755 suposelly communication with my CompactLogix. Everything looks ok but when I set the Reference value and the Start bit the drive does not start. I used the 755 Profile in Sudio 5000. Everything seems fine but I have the feeling that I am missing one little configuration like where the drive should read the reference and start/stop from. I did not change this as I think this is automatically done when the Tags are created by the profle. Is there a document that explains what exactly has to be setup? Thank you in advance for your help. Thales Jacques [/INST] Can you upload your ACD file for us to look at? Also, the DNO files for the drives? It may be nothing wrong with your ACD file, but rather the configuration of the drives themselves. TJ, I found that the drive configuration in the PLC was overriding parameter 545, changing it from 877 to other setting. I know this is the problem. Now I have to figure out how to make sure the PLC does not override the parameter. Thank you for your quick reply. Sorry for taking too long. No connection in the factory. Thales. It sounds like this is NOT a CIP Motion application. That said, do you need to change the speed reference source programmatically? If you do not, then parameter 545 should probably not be in the datalinks between PLC and drive. It is not a CIP. I don't need to change the speed reference source programmatically. Parameter 545 is not on the datalinks. I think this is just a override thing. I will try more tomorrow and post updates. n </s>

<s>[INST] CCW 13+ : Ability to individually document bits of a SINT,INT,DINT etc - Feature Request? This would be very useful for many use cases, such as: NAME DATATYPE COMMENT Alarm00 DINT Alarm Word 00 Alarm00.00 One or more alarms active Alarm00.01 Alarm01 - Estop Pressed Alarm00.02 Alarm02 - .... .... Alarm00.31 Alarm31 - VSD Overload... NAME DATA TYPE COMMENT VSD_CMD DINT Command Word VSD_CMD.00 Stop VSD_CMD.01 Run Fwd VSD_CMD.02 Run Rev VSD_CMD.03 Jog Fwd VSD_CMD.04 Jog Rev VSD_CMD.05 Reset.... [/INST] Hi Patrick. I have forwarded your request to the CCW product team. They will dig in a bit and will consider your request. Thanks, Eileen n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk SE Version 10 Summary: i am trying to start datalogs, i keep getting an error : unknown error has occurred in the server framework while trying yo delegate the commandwhen I try to manual start the datalogs I keep getting the error an unknown error has occurred in the server framework while trying to delegate the command. no file sets are created, no data logging is happening [/INST] i found this, it might help you https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57136 thanks How can I upgrade factory talk view site edition 5.00.00.55 (CPR 9) on two work stations. Also, how much it approximately costs. n </s>

<s>[INST] FAIL 0XF000 - MICRO820 Summary: PLC FAIL 2080-LC20-2080QWBI have a PLC Micro820, model 2080-LC20-2080QWB, that is on fail 0xf000. Is there a log that I can see the historical of the events? How could I identify the root cause of this error message? The variable _SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST is not on identify variable of PLC, How can I define this variable? Because I’d like to use the variable _SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST to boot the PLC’s program every time the fail occur. [/INST] The User Manual describes that error as related to noisy environment. See page 136: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2080-um005_-en-e.pdf When the fault occurs, the controller resets the User Data and in some cases is able to save the User Program in the controller, indicating that event using the _SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST system variable. As far as I can understand, that variable is just a status, and cannot be used like you indicated. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>

<s>[INST] 5069-IB16F As Counter Summary: Looking for Tip / Sample on using the counting functionI am looking for any tips / samples with using the 5069-IB16F as a counter. Existing flow meters to stand alone controllers run at or below 100 Hz. I would like to bring the PID function into the PLC. [/INST] nan n </s>

<s>[INST] Multiple of a given number I have a application that I will need to trigger a output when a counter acc value is reached based on a multiple of a given number. For example.. Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 1 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 0 Ect Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 0 Ect I can do this using various compares but it seems bulky. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks... [/INST] It looks like your multiple may be constant, if so, then only use the counter to trigger on the multiple. If the multple is always 2, then reset the counter after the multiple has been hit. If you need to count the total, use another counter to add up the CTU.DN bits. Use a tag instead of just a number for the multiple so it can be changed from an HMI, etc. If the multiple is variable based on a particular product then some logic can be performed to set the multiple based on this product. Obviously there is some criteria for determining the multiple in the first place, and if it's always 3, for example, only count to three, set the .dn bit, reset the counter and start over. Hope this helps. Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 1 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 0 I suppose I'm missing something here. How do you figure the output is true when Number =3 and Counter.ACC = 4 ? If you do end up using a truth table, remember that you only need entries for comparisons that evaluate true. Thinking about your original question a little more, I think I understand it better. You're trying to figure out if an Accumulated Value is a multiple of a variable. Maybe it's a batch size, or a case count. If these values are Integers: Divide the Accumulated Value by the Variable Value, and store that as a Result1. Multiply the Result times the Variable Value and store that as a Result2. If Result2 = Acccumulated Value, then there was no rounding or truncating in the division, meaning that Accumulated Value is a multiple of Variable Value. Hey Ken, In rereading my post ..I think I stated my problem poorly. What I need to do is toggle the output each time the multiple is reached. Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 0Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 1Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 1 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 0 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 6 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 6 Out = 1Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 7 Out = 0 ect... The Number is loaded from a recipe and represents the desired layer rotation. Rotate ever other, every two, every three, ect.. The .acc value is the placed layer count. The operator can enter/change the .acc value as need to account for problems with the stack so I need something that is pretty dynamic. Thanks for the help with this guys, From your second set of tables, I'm sure the question is making a whooshing noise as it flies by my head. If you wanted the Output to be true every time the Accumulated Value equals a multiple of the preset Number, I'd expect this: Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 1Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 0Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 1 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 0 Number = 2 Cnt.acc = 6 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 1Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 6 Out = 1Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 7 Out = 0 Lol.. If it were only that easy. No it is just like the tables state..Each time the mutiple is reached i need to toggle the output state. It still seems you can use one counter since the multiple between counts is constant (either 2 or a 3,etc). This multiple can be an integer (DINT) tag and is populated by the operator from an HMI. Upon reaching the count, set the .dn bit, increment another counter for the first layer (or whatever) and when all layers are reached, reset both counters. Of course, I'm only lucid for short durations and maybe missing something, too. Well I am having a hard time getting my mind to grasp this..Ok say the number is 3 and say the operator says the stack count is 7.So we should have the table below.. Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 6 Out = 1Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 7 Out = 0 My first counter would need to have a preset of (Number) 3..My second counter acc would at this point be 2...So I need a way to take the 7 the operator entered and distribute it to the proper counters... Now my head hurts... Is the 3 the number of items per stack? Actually, if the number was 3, then the truth table would actually be: Counter #1 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 1 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 2 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 3 Out = 1, .dn bit set, increment counter #2 to 1, reset counter #1Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 4 Out = 0 Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 5 Out = 0Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 6 Out = 1, .dn bit set, increment counter #2 to 2, reset counter #1Number = 3 Cnt.acc = 7 Out = 0 This would go on until Counter #2 reached 7, and then both counters would either be reset or wait for some action from the operator to reset the layers. Try this: No..The 3 is the number of layers in the same direction. HHHVVVHHHVVVThe rotaional is controlled by a single solinoid valve. On is rotated..off is not.. There are typically 18 layers to a pallet. So say the rotate count is 1 we would get.HVHV If the count is 2..HHVV Ect All this while stacking X layers. Once X is reached I eject the pallet, load a new one and restart the count. The way I do it now is to look for the odd layer and rotate. This works as long as the interval is 1.Using this same method with 2 say gives me.HHVHH I know it should be fairly simple...I just cant quite get my head around it. Thanks, It really doens't matter...either way you're still counting. Whether it be horizontal, vertical, or number of layers. You're still counting a predefined amount per horizontal, per vertical, per layer. Once you count the number of layers in the same direction (1, 2, or 3), the counter .dn bit signals time to rotate. One rotation may signal 1 layer. Each rotation signals another layer. You have to remember that the counter .dn (done bit) is set when the .acc reaches the .preset. The accumulated value starts at 0 which can be made to start at 1 by incrementing the counter by 1 immediately after the reset. When your layer gets to the target value; i.e. 18 layers, then the counter is done and ready to eject. Ok I can see that but..if the layer needs to be clear out for some reason. Say it was layer 11 and the op removes that layer and changes the count to 10. Now my time to turn count is not correct. I am thinking I need to translate the 10 they have entered to the appropriate count (/ number).. So if I am rotating ever 3 layers...my time to rotate count would be 1 if the count is 10..correct? I'm sort of following you but this will require some logic external to the count logic. Give the operator the permission to remove the layer, but not alter the count. Once he removes the layer, tells the HMI he's removed the layer, have the logic in the plc to automatically reset the count to what it should be. Once he confirms he has removed the layer, automatically rotate the to the next position. It seems you only have two positions, horizonal (H) and vertical (V). If you remove one, then the only option is to rotate once. You can decrement the count by subtracting a 1 from the counter's .acc value, rotate the pallet, and you're set for the next layer. First off I want to say thanks guys for all the help with this..I used Kens code example and it works very well as long ans the op does not change the Main_Counter.(1-18) If they do the Layer_Counter gets off. I am thinking I need a way to corrolate the main counter to the layer count..any ideas? Thanks The main counter is just a totalizer for the layers. There's no control off its .dn bit and its preset isn't used anywhere in the logic. This is just a long shot but I'm assuming the operator has to enter two criteria: how many in a row (horizontal or vertical), and how many layers on a pallet...right? Once these are satisfied via the counters, the pallet is complete. The Main Counter increments when a layer is complete. If you need 18 for completion, then use the .dn bit to issue a completion. Also, in most applications, we don't allow operators to change parameters on-the-fly. He should have to finish or abort that particular palletizing before changing....makes life a lot simpler. BUT...knowing that it may need to be done, it would be prudent to have a confirm button for the operator to press. He presses the button, a confirm bit in the code goes true and copies the value from the tag HE entered into the tag YOU need for a preset. Using this you can tell that a change has occured instead of the op entering straight into the tag you're using for the preset. Any input from the operator can be buffered this way by giving him the input tags to enter data into and when he presses the confirm changes button, it copies them into the tags you need. Also, allows you the opportunity to deny any changes until a pallet has been aborted or finished. I know this is lengthy, but there's a lot of ways to skin a cat (southern cliche) and it seems you're on the right track to nailing this down. All, The MOD instruction gives you the remainder after division by a number (2, 3, etc., in this case). If your counter accumulator MOD 3 = 0, you're at the switching point. A simple toggle rung fired off that condition should suffice. Perhaps these rungs will do: EDIT: Removed bad image link. Please add images as attachment instead. - JHutch I used to code toggles and one-shots from XIC/XIO/OTE/OTL/OTU back in the PLC-2 days because there were no ONS instructions. The OneShotStore ensures the logic only happens when the accumulator transitions to a value that is a multiple of the given number (MOD == 0). The LatchedHV bit is true if the first branch turns on HV (toggle false to true) and prevents the second branch from immediately turning HV back off. The second branch accomplishes the toggle true to false. Sometimes geezer-code comes to the rescue! Let me know if the above helps. You may need to add some logic to set HV where you want it when you reset the counter. Dale, W8ABZ Sorry, see if I got it right this time. Dale, W8ABZ Hi, Dale, not really to start to do the Moderator job here... :smileytongue: just I suggest you to edit your image attachment and resize it to a width of MAX 500 pixel (scale it) so that it will not create troubles in reading posts for those who have some limited screen resolution. - fuzzy logic Hey Guys,I decided to use the MOD function and toggle logic and it seems to be working very well.I want to thank all who provided input and suggestions..Rob n </s>

<s>[INST] Wire off detection 1794-IRT8/A module provides wire off detection. Also, in wire off condition the analog input signal will be set to maximum value of the range. If the input signal is programmed to trip certain device in RSLogix 5000, is it possible to inhibit the trip logic when in wire off condition? In wire-off condition, what tag will set to 1? If the wire-off problem is fixed, will the wire-out status tag be automatic reset? If not, then how? [/INST] re manual 1794-6.5.12 page 4-4 38 of 72 Read Word 9 00–03 Diagnostic bits – represent module configuration and/or hardware errors.08–15 (10–17) Fault alarm bits – An alarm bit is set (1) when an individual input lead opens (broken,disconnected). If the alarm is enabled, the channel reads maximum value. Bit 08 (10) correspondsto input channel 0, bit 09 (11) to channel 1, etc. so you need to pull that word into a tag and use appropriate bit in your ladder. Word 9 00–03 Diagnostic bits – How do these 4 bits represent module configuration and/or hardware errors? For example, if the diagnostic bits show 2#0101, then what do we have? Also, RSLogix 5000 will create module defined tags: 32-bit DiagnosticStatus, 1-bit DiagnosticStatus1~3. How do these tags correspond to word 9 00–03 Diagnostic bits? Word 9 08–15 Fault alarm bits – These bits are used for wire-off detection for each channel. However, RSLogix 5000 will create module defined tags: 32-bit Fault for that, what is the use for the rest 24 bits? cfhung, all the answers are HERE, please close some of your threads, some of them are just asking similar things in other manner... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Well, could not get answers from there. Ok, answer *are* there, anyway, if you prefer, I may duplicate them here, in blue :cfhung wrote: Word 9 00–03 Diagnostic bits – How do these 4 bits represent module configuration and/or hardware errors? For example, if the diagnostic bits show 2#0101, then what do we have? 0001 and 0011 thru 1111 Reserved for factory use, so only 0010 is valid, no distinctions between configuration or hardware fault... Also, RSLogix 5000 will create module defined tags: 32-bit 16 bit DiagnosticStatus, 1-bit DiagnosticStatus1~3 4 . How do these tags correspond to word 9 00–03 Diagnostic bits? They are the same thing Word 9 08–15 Fault alarm bits – These bits are used for wire-off detection for each channel. However, RSLogix 5000 will create module defined tags: 32-bit Fault for that, what is the use for the rest 24 bits?Fault alarm bits are referred to individual channel, 32-bit Fault is module-wide tag, the first 8 bit of this word are used to indicate a communication problem, the rest of the bits in this word are not used.- fuzzy logic If the wire-off problem is fixed, will the correspondent FaultAlarm bit be automatic reset? Yes, for sure. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic To use wire-off dection Ch0~7FaultAlarm bit in user ladder may not inhibit the trip logic when in wire-off condition because the analog input signal will be set to maximum value of the range before the wire-off bit set to one. Is that right? As far as I can understand from the manuals and technotes, the IRT8 checks the line by trying to pull the line up to a positive potential. If the potential breaks down, the line is OK, if the potential is still above a limit after a defined time, the module reports a lead breakage( if enabled) So, it could happen the value is already clamped to max value and the fault bit isn't yet set. - fuzzy logic Wait, if the potential is still above a limit after a defined time, the module reports a lead breakage. What time is the delay time? Is the fault bit be set right after the module reports a lead breakage? If it does, then it should happen the value is already clamped to max value and the fault bit isn't yet set. Is there a way to inhibit a trip logic when in wire-off condition? The delay time is in the table below: So, the fault bit will go on after this time... Wire-off fault could be enabled/disabled using the Fault Mode Bits in the Configuration Data...see image below... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks for the information, but what I mean is how to inhibit a trip logic while enabling the wire-off function to keep alarm when in wire-off condition? Could ChxOverrangeAlarm bit be used? If the the wire-off function is disabled, except ChxFaultAlarm, will it also disable the input signal to be set to maximum value of the range? What about ChxOverrangeAlarm bit? Also, what are the tags Alarms.0~.15 used for? If a channel is configured as T type Thermocouple then the range for this thermocouple is –270 ~ 400℃. In the maximum temperature 400℃, T type thermocouple can only generate 20.872mV when the cold junction is 0℃. The input channel will never reach 100mV. How can the ChxOverrangeAlarm bit to be used? If all unused channels are not short, what the mechanism for them to affect system throughput? If a channel is configured as RTD but not used, since the nominal range for RTD is 0.00 to 500.00 ohms, will ChxUnderrangeAlarm bit be set if short the input channel? Why there are different delay times for different temperature elements? n </s>

<s>[INST] GE PLC and AB panel view Need help setting up a panel view plus 700 with a GE 90-30 PLC. Communication set-up in factory talk machine edition. You can also E-Mail me snyder.adam1@gmail.com [/INST] First.Have a look to this post that is very similar to what you are searching for: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=FTStudio&thread.id=266 Second:I have performed a serial connection between PVP700 and GE Micro, using GE SNP Kepware driver that comes with FactoryTalk View Studio for ME, with success. I may send you the kepware .pfe file with the setting if you want. Then, in order to integrate your OPC server configuration in ME, follow the instruction in this technote: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29248 Hope this helps... :smileywink:- fuzzy logic Could you send or reply with the wiring for the GESNP to the PV+? I am getting ready to do this and want to avoid any problems. Thanks Hi garyh, and welcome to the Forum ! As you see my post is a couple of years old, I've just to remember where I've saved those infos; let me search for this, I'll try to post something in some hours. - fuzzy logic Well, not so lucky with that, I'm not able to find the cable I've used... :smileysad:I may say it was a GE standard cable, the one usually used to program that processor. Maybe will be useful to post here the PLC model you've to use, so that me or other Forum users could add some hints. The Kepware driver help just reports to follow the manufacturer's suggested cabling for the communications port and communications module. The following is also an important note from the same document: Flow Control When using an RS232/RS485 converter, the type of flow control that is required will depend upon the needs of the converter. Some converters do not require any flow control and others will require RTS flow. Consult the converter's documentation to determine its flow requirements. We recommend using an RS485 converted that provides automatic flow control. Note: When using the manufacturer's supplied communications cable, it is sometimes necessary to choose a flow control setting of RTS or RTS Always under the Channel Properties. Here below the driver's setting I've used: Apologize, I'm not able to help more... - fuzzy logic Thank you so much for trying, I understand since it has been so long. I am using a GE 90-30 331 Processor with a communications card IC693CMM311. I have been looking at the GE manuals and am not finding a definitive pinout drawing. I guess I will do the trial and error method. thanks again. n </s>

<s>[INST] Control Logix and Compact Logix First things first, I am a Mechanical Engineer and know very little about automation. I am looking for some help comparing Control Logix to Compact Logix. At our facility, we have standardized on Control Logix as an automation solution. How difficult would it be to intergrated a piece of equipment that was built with Compact Logix into our facility ignoring the spare parts issue? We already have all the neccessary software etc. to work on the Control Logix system. Thanks in advance for your reply and excuse my ignorance. [/INST] If you're talking programming-wise, it'll be nearly identical. If you're already programming ControlLogix processors, then you'll be able to program CompactLogix. Both are programmed and maintained via RSLogix 5000. So, in terms of integration with your current systems, they're roughly the same platform under the hood, so they'll play nicely. The major differences are in the physical layout of the system. The ControlLogix system has a processor and I/O that can be placed in any position within the corresponding chassis. The CompactLogix has specific rules for placement of the power supply, comms cards, I/O, and processor. The manuals for those specific processors should be consulted. Chances are you probably know which processors you'll be using? You have more options for COMMs with ControlLogix (for example, you could place 10 ethernet cards in a ControlLogix rack, but you couldn't place an extra one in a CompactLogix L35E rack besides what's on the controller). There are some very interesting rules that govern the communications for CompactLogix. The first thing people notice is the lack of a DH+/RIO comms module. Also, depending on which controller you specify, you might not be able to communicate on DeviceNet or ControlNet. Another thing, which might be over your head at this point since you don't have much experience with automation, is the limit on the number of tasks (or executable programs, either continuous, event-based, or periodic) in each controller. This depends on the controller you'll be implementing. Please see the following selection guide to help demystify some of what I mentioned, in case it doesn't make much sense (which it probably won't, it's early for me!): http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sg/1769-sg001_-en-p.pdf I'd be happy to answer any lingering questions you have! :) Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! Well, it should not create particular difficults, the software is the same (RSLogix 5000), so that you may also reuse some parts of the application prepared for ControlLogix... communication is easy (same networks, except you cannot connect CompactLogix to DH+ or RIO)...thus, except for spare parts issue, it could be a good choice to address smaller parts of your plant or an isolated machine, being able to communicate easy with ControlLogix in case of need. Just remember CompactLogix performances over the backplane (CompactBus) and also about instruction execution time, number of tasks, controller memory, number of connections, are worse than ControlLogix. The Selection Guide has a basic Logix Controllers comparison chart in the very first page. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] RSLogix Project Migrator tool Hello, I am trying to test out converting code from SLC 500 logic to Logix-based logic. I am following the document: Converting PLC-5 ot SLC 500 Logic to Logix-Based Logic. In the intro it states that it uses the RSLogix Project Migrator and that it can be downloaded form the Rockwell website, but I cannot find it there. I have tried finding further instructions online, but all the instructions I have found make it seem like the RSLogix Project Migrator should be available to me already since I installed Studio 5000. The picture below shows where I should be able to select the RSLogix Project Migrator, but for me, the option is not there (see second picture). Is there a way for me to install this RSLogix Project Migrator after the fact? Or do I need to uninstall Studio 5000 and try again, making sure I select this tool in the setup? [/INST] Wong In RSLogix 500 v12 FileSaveAsProjectName.ACD Open the ACD file with Logix5000 (RSLogix5000 or Logix Designer). The version will depend upon your processor selection. n </s>

<s>[INST] 5069-IY4 FieldPowerOff Fault I have a three 5069-IY4 modules on a rail. Two are designated for thermocouples and are working correctly. The third, intended for Voltage input, is is presenting a FieldPowerOff fault. A 1. [/INST] You've confirmed power on the terminals of the SA connector; are you sure the SA connector is seated properly? Are you sure ALL connectors are plugged in properly? It may sound stupid, but this has caught the best of people sometimes. If you have another machine with identical setup, can you swap the two IY4 modules to see if the problem follows the module or stays with the same machine? Thanks for the response. I recognize this is delayed, but wanted to close the loop on this question. I verified the SA connector was seated and then proceeded to remove and seat each module in the stack. This resolved the Field Power Not Present issue on the IY4 modules. I am unsure why this addressed the issue, but it worked. n </s>

<s>[INST] 1747-AENTR and MVI46-MCM Summary: Trying to add MVI46-MCM module to 1747-AENTR configuration Does anyone know how to add the MVI46-MCM module to the rack configuration below a 1747-AENTR. The module list only contains Allen-Bradley modules. There does not appear to be an EDS available from the Prosoft web site. Tried adding the basic module but the M file size is limited to 64 words. Regards Ian [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Did you read the following technote ? 473359 - 1747-AENTR: 3rd Party Module Support It is possible, but the 3rd party manufacturer must provide a properly formatted EDS file. Once you have the EDS file, then you will have to install the EDS file, using the EDS Hardware Installation Tool. RSLogix 5000 version 20 or higher is required. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Thanks for the reply and I have read the tech note. I was told at 'Automation On the Move' earlier this year that is was supported. Contacted Prosoft and they say not supported. I was just hoping someone out there had come across the same issue and had a solution. My fall back is to purchase a MVI56-MCM and put it in the primary rack but I was trying to save the strain on the budget. Ian n </s>

<s>[INST] Connected Components Workbench Is there a reason that CCW version 21 takes 5 and a half minutes to open? All of the other Rockwell software on the same computer opens normally. [/INST] Hi Wagner, Does the delay happen at opening the CCW from its icon, or at opening a CCW project? CCW launching delays might be related with big projects and computer resources. I tried in my virtual machine (not lots of resources , but only CCW V21.01 software installed) and it has opened in 30 seconds. If it isn't the case, you can check the possible cause in Windows Events at launching it. Or in Task Manager. May be a dependency of a service that spends to launch. It is slow after the icon double click every time and I see nothing out of the ordinary in task manager I installed 21.01 and it starts right up. Thank you! Hi Wagner, I tried mine this morning on using V21.01 and it took 40 seconds to open. It took 2 minutes to connect to a micro 850 via discover but I think that depends on size of project. Have you tried a new download and install? I have not but I will try that I installed 21.01 and it works fine. Thank you! That's great. Thanks for the update. n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk Optix: Any good suggestions for simulating tags while developing a project in FTOptix? I have reached a point with my project where testing is needed to see if the functionality is working as intended. [/INST] You can always creating variables and objects in the Model folder, set default values to them, and emulate with that. You can later link them to live PLC tags when the simulation is complete. However, I suspect you are wanting to simulate your PLC application and link your Optix emulated runtime to that so that you have 'live' values and logic. If that's the case, Logix Echo is what you are looking for. Unfortunately, you would have to pay for the full version. There may be a trial version available, however. n </s>

<s>[INST] Export List of Activations Is it possible to export a list of activations from FactoryTalk Activation Manager? Or get that list in some other way? Need to consolidate licenses from multiple standalone systems into one new license server, and being able to export a list with all the details will be helpful during the process. Thanks! [/INST] As my memory stands that option is currently unavailable. The only way around that I can think of is doing screenshots and using an OCR software to grab the numbers. That's what I was thinking I might have to do as well but wanted to ask here just in case there were some files I could extract the data from, or another app that could do it. Thanks! In this case there is a way (kinda). For older type of licenses the license files (with serial numbers) are stored in C:UsersPublicDocumentsRockwell AutomationActivations, and stored as HOST*.lic files. Those will contain all data on the license stored in it. For the other type - tough luck, I can't think of anything. Thanks. I did see that file and saw that there was some information in there, but it was very limited and had some hexidecimal hashes for some of the data. It's not going to be as useful as I'd like, I don't think. It sure would be nice if there was a tool that could do this. Has Rockwell never had a need to do this before? Find it hard to believe I'm the first person to want to do it. :) Thanks again though! Gregory, The FactoryTalk Updater has a list of activations from all the Updater Agents and you can export this to a CSV file. FactoryTalk Update is currently at v4.0 so it has been shipping will all FactoryTalk products for about 4 years. The Agents collect the data.. which is stored on the Server... and you use the Client GUI to configure and access this information. Huh, would you look at that - good to know! Thanks so much Philip!!! This worked wonderfully in a test and I'm sharing it with the rest of my team. This will make life so much easier! n </s>

<s>[INST] Launching Internet Explorer from within RSView32 (?) I am wondering if this is possible. I would like to make an object in RSView link to Intenet Explorer to view IP cameras I have installed on our system. I already have the cameras viewable through an ActiveX control; but it seems to be causing memory leaks and locks up the HMI every time I view the cameras. I would like to just click a button on one of my displays and have IE open outside of RSView. Thank you.Mark [/INST] have you tried the AppStart command? Hey, if you have not figured this out yet post anew. I can tell you that it canwork well as RSVIew32 is an activeX container. We use the Microsoft IE activeX and pull it up with an Ivoke command. If I remember well it was: invoke <screenname> <MicrosoftWebBrowser1> navigate2 <string tag with the URL text> Let me know if it still fails, this is a well used facet of RSView32. ...pretty old thread... :smileytongue: Just for reference, I'm adding some infos to the correct answer done by JimmyBrowse Here some references in using the Activex integrated in IE, called WebBrowser. Aid 29851 and Aid 5959 have examples about it. Basically, after creating a new display , from Objects select ActiveX Control and draw it on the display; then create a button on that screen with following action: Invoke mydisplay.MicrosoftWebBrowser1.Navigate2(www.ab.com ) mydisplay is the display nameMicrosoftWebBrowser1 is the object nameNavigate2 is the method - fuzzy logic Thanks for all the help, guys (earlier and later)! n </s>

<s>[INST] RSview Studio 6.0 Issue Summary: Problem starting RSview Studio ME Just installed RsView ME 6.0 (windows XP SP3) When starting a new application or opening an old one , cpu goes to 50% and mem usage keeps rising. I can only stop this by ending the process. Any suggestions? [/INST] Carefully try what is indicated below... post again if still have troubles. 1. Re-register the following DLLs, which are located in the Windows/System32 directory. OLEAut32.dll, OLE32.dll, Actxprxy.dll, Msxml.dll, Msxml2.dll, Msxml3.dll, Msxml4.dll To register the dll files, open [Windows] Start -> Run -> CMD CDWindowsSystem32 <enter> In the Run line type regsvr32.exe oleaut32.dll. Then click OK. A message will appear indicating the successful registration; register each file. 2. Replace the file /Documents and Settings/All Users/Application data/Rockwell/RSLinx Enterprise/RSLinxNG.xml Copy the DefaultTemplate.xml from /Program files/Rockwell Software/RSLinx Enterprise to /Documents and Settings/All Users/Application data/Rockwell/RSLinx Enterprise/ and then rename the file to RSLinxNG.xml 3.Delete the Harmony files,(harmony.hrc and harmony.rsh) located in /Program Files/Rockwell Software/RSCommon 4. Reboot the computer - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-IF4FXOF2F Analog Module I am new to Allen Bradley and am trying to get up to speed with RSLogix 5000. I am looking to see if someone could steer me in the right direction for some good documentation on analog programming. To start with I would like to supply an input with a 0-10V signal, and scale the output to follow the input signal. After this, I would like to program the output to ramp up and down from 0-10 volts by using 2 push buttons. I have read the 1756-IF4FXOF2F manual and understand the setup and scaling documentation. However, I have not been able to find any straight forward documentation on how to get started with the programming. I would like to stick with ladder logic programming for now. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. In addition, I am using control logix with a 5563 processor. [/INST] Hello, What type of contoller are you using now? RSLogix 5000 software has comprehensive help built into the software. If you are not familar at all with the Logix system it can seem odd at fisrt. You may want to check out the Instruction refrence manual that covers alot of instructions and how they work. A getting started manual is not published because rockwell want's you to purchase training. n </s>

<s>[INST] KEP Server Ftview v.6 Dear Firends, I have quistion that when restore runtime file it show message for kep server. please help me how to restore kep server and where i should keep it. please find attachment. thanks [/INST] Duplicated thread: LINK - fuzzy logic #HL40 n </s>

<s>[INST] Toolkit Product Name Updater Summary: Is there an updated version for 2012?Just curious if there is an updated version of this tool. With the latest toolkit and running the old update utility, some licenses are still showing up as ChannelSW Enterprise Toolkit. Which I'm guessing is newer software that was released after the update utility was. Any thoughts on this? [/INST] 2011 Toolkit Product Name Updater tool version 5 is available inside Aid 61104 (Access Level: Toolkit) For 2012 Toolkit, version 6 of the Product Name Updater Tool is on the RS Revs media. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Thanks so much fuzzy_logic. I didn't think to look on the RS Revs media. I was able to find the updater tool. Now if only they would just have this feature already built-in some how. ;) n </s>

<s>[INST] V31 using windows 10 Summary: Fatal error starting or uploading a project. Says the OS Version is windows 8 64 bit?Hello all, My computer was just updated from windows 7 to windows 10 (IT Thing). All my other files and versions of rslogix 5000 and studio 5000 work just fine from v21 to v32 except for v31.01.00. Grant it, I've never had to use v31 while on windows 7 so this error could have been on that OS as well. While trying to start a new project or upload from some equipment that just arrived here I get this message. Fatal ErrorI Version: 31.01.00 (Release) Location: 0xffffffffffffffff+-1 OS Version: Windows 8 64-bit Thread Id: 000052ec (21228) Error: 0xc0000005 (-1073741819) Exception_access_violation- An access violation exception was generated Using the database it says to set the compatibility settings to windows 7. I've done that for all users. I've even tried all the other compatibility settings and still nothing. My last try was to uninstall and reinstall and that did nothing as well. There has to be something I'm missing that is simple. This is on a L33ER processor and the fault is generated right as the studio splash screen goes away and the programming layout (home screen) shows up. Anyone solve this before? Thanks Jason [/INST] I was having a bunch of issues on 31.00, but 31.01 has been really good for me on Win10. Was your computer upgraded, or did they install Win10 fresh? Maybe there's some other software that's conflicting with Studio5000. Thanks for the reply. WIndows 7 was on this computer and it was upgraded to windows 10. Everything fresh. It's just weird it is only happening with v31.01. All other versions outside of v31 work. I'll keep searching what was your install order? I heard someone with problems when instaling from new to old instead of old to new The I.T. group did the install of the windows upgrade. They cloned the windows 7 hard drive (ssd) and installed a second hard drive with windows 10 (mechanical drive) on it inside my laptop. Once we confirmed over a couple days use that everything was fine working on the windows 10 drive, they then cloned the windows 10 hard drive again (because using it for a day mean I worked and changed things) and put it back onto the original drive (ssd that had 7 on it). There wasn't really any uninstalling and reinstalling of software. I could uninstall every version I have and then begin again but that will be one of my last options as I used a few different versions throughout the day and this is the first time I've needed v31 and the equipment isn't really kicked off yet here at my place. Hello All, I have the fix. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/471247 Solution 2 worked. If the error occurs in v31 of Studio 5000 follow instruction below: Click on the Start Menu search for regedit. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareRockwell SoftwareLogix Designer Delete the Logix Designer key. Check if the issue persists. n </s>

<s>[INST] FTView - Access UDT elements I need to access some elements of an UDT from FTView, in the documentation it's recommended to access them directly from the PLC because it's more efficient, but I need to have some of the UDT elements in the FTView database to use alarms and security. The UDT size is 64 bits (8 bytes), from which only 8 bits are used in FTView, and only 4 bits of them need to be in the database. In this case, is it more efficient to have some elements in the FTView database and others accessed directly? or is it better to have all the UDT elements I use in the FTView database? Thanks in advance [/INST] Well, you *can't* use bit tags in the FTView ME tag database for alarms. You have to use direct reference tags for bit triggered alarms. That said, I usually recommend moving data out of UDTs with the various HMI devices. While UDTs theoretically work (and *usually* do) sometimes, for no good reason, the tags fail to read until they are pulled out and placed in normal tag types. JHutch n </s>

<s>[INST] SLC 5/05 Processors Firmware/Operating System Upgrade EDIT: moved to Legacy community -FL Hello every body. I have SLC5/05 (1747-L553) CPU. LEDs FLT and ENET are flashing red. I couldn't connect with CPU through RS232 and Ethernet .I think Operation system of CPU is damaged . Is there any way to upload Operation system from healthy CPU with memory module and download to damaged CPU? [/INST] EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL akbar, The firmware and release notes can be downloaded from the PCDC website. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1747-um011_-en-p.pdf thanks so much for replay. I have experience with Control Flash software.but in this case I couldn't connect to PLC with Ethernet and RS232 . If is it possible I want to upgrade or install OS with memory module. Is it possible? akbar, I know SLC 5/03 and 5/04 used a firmware flash EEPROM kit but I don't think it was offered for 5/05. I only used ControlFlash with the SLC /05. BTW.. there is a special set of instructions for using ControlFlash on the SLC processor. I don't think it use RSLinx but rather a ControlFlash direct driver. If using serial, make sure nothing else is using the serial port. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/1747-in019_-en-p.pdf I don't think A-B provided any tools for reading the OS or FRN from one CPU and writing it to another. n </s>

<s>[INST] PanelView Plus 700 Output ASCII to serial port Hi, I need to know if you can output ASCII format from a PanelView Plus 700 to the serial port. It is being used on a dredge and we need to get the encoder information to a GPS unit. Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks, Trap20 [/INST] This could be obtained using the Kepware UCON driver. The User Configurable Driver, of the Kepware Server, allows the user to build their own custom serial driver to communicate with a device. You may find informations inside the Kepware Driver Help files, and also in the Knowledgebase, searching with UCON as keyword... be aware that various technotes on the matter are reserved for TechConnect users. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] How would I get to rslogix5000 system status? How would I get to rslogix5000 system status? Example:Always_On, First_Scan_on, Clock_1s...etc... [/INST] instruction manual Sorry, I been using Help>Instruction Help. But I can't find it... Can you give me more tip??? not at instruction manual ,at Logix5000 Controllers System Reference. There is no status file in the Logix processor family as there is in a PLC-5/SLC processor. In the Logix family, you use a GSV (Get System Variable) instruction to read status data of specific objects within the processor or an SSV (Set System Variable) instruction to write values. Look in help for the topic GSV/SSV Objects for a complete list of the system objects that you can access, and links to a specific topic on each one. Only Status Flags available in Logix processors are those indicated by Allen01. Please review the following technotes... be aware a TechConnect Authorization in needed to access them... Aid 7730 - Aid 21410 - Aid 41256 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Right click Controller ControlLogix Properties in RS 5000. In the Project you must use a GSV Instruction, Class Controllerdevice, Instance Status and setup a controller tag for the destination in INT. n </s>

<s>[INST] Panvelview CEVNCViewer.exe Config File Syntax We are running VNC Viewer application on a panelviewplus 6 & 7 performance from ActiveX object from the ME Program Launcher to view another panelview over VNC. So far it is working for sessions without a password. I would like to get this working for session with a password. As shown in the cevncviewer.exe help file, we should be able to call a .vnc config file. When I try this I cannot determine what the syntax is. The problem I see is there is no way to save a session to a config file with this old version of TightVNC (v1.5.3 build date Mar 29 2018 21:57:25) as there is no save button. I saved a .vnc from a newer version of vnc and getting the error invalid hostname when running the file on the old version of VNC viewer. Any ideas how we can connect with a config file? Or should we be passing the password parameter in with ME Program Launcher? We currently pass the IP address only and it works if we do not need authentication. I tried the following syntaxes for a .vnc file: [connection] host=10.123.123.204 port=5900 password=******** [options] use_encoding_1=1 copyrect=1 viewonly=0 fullscreen=0 8bit=0 shared=1 belldeiconify=0 disableclipboard=0 swapmouse=0 fitwindow=1 cursorshape=1 noremotecursor=1 preferred_encoding=7 compresslevel=-1 quality=6 localcursor=1 scale_den=1 scale_num=1 local_cursor_shape=1​ <?xml version=1.0 encoding=UTF-8?> <Connection> <ConnMode>Active</ConnMode> <Host>10.123.123.204</Host> <Port>5900</Port> <PixelSize>Force 16-bit</PixelSize> <FullScreen>True</FullScreen> <FullColor>True</FullColor> <Orientation>Portrait</Orientation> <ClientScaling Width=0 Height=0>None</ClientScaling> <ServScaling>Default</ServScaling> <ShareServer>True</ShareServer> <ViewOnly>False</ViewOnly> <ScrnUpdAlgo>Batch</ScrnUpdAlgo> <SendMouseLocationWhenIdle>True</SendMouseLocationWhenIdle> <MouseAccelMode MouseSpeed=Normal>True</MouseAccelMode> </Connection>​ source: How To: Run Ignition on a PanelView Plus 6 | Inductive Automation both result in Error reading host name from file For reference, the help file is as follows: Start the viewer interactively: vncviewer Connect to the specified TightVNC Server: vncviewer HOST[:DISPLAY] vncviewer HOST[::PORT] Restore connection saved in a .vnc file: vncviewer -config FILENAME Start in the listening mode: vncviewer -listen [PORT] Associate .vnc file extension with this viewer: vncviewer -register Show this usage help: vncviewer -help Any help with this would be appreciated! [/INST] Please be advised that the functionality of the PanelView Plus 7 Performance Series B product, which has now been shipping for about 90 days, differs from that of the Series A product in a ways that are relevant to this discussion. Most importantly, it runs the Windows 10 IOT Core LTSC operating system in place of the Windows CE 6 operating system that the Series A unit runs. Microsoft has moved away from ActiveX technology and does not support it on Windows 10 IOT. Also, for the time being, Series B units do not support a VNC server. We are working to add that to the product and expect to do so in late calendar 2022. At that time Series B units already in the field can have their firmware flashed to incorporate the VNC function. In the meantime you may want to evaluate the FactoryTalk ViewPoint functionality which is supported by the PanelView Plus 7 Performance products as native functionality. If you need Series A units, please work with your Authorized Distributor or your Rockwell Automation Account Manager. Depending on your schedule and the specific model you're looking for, they may be able to help you with that. Al, what about PanelView Plus 7 Standard? Is there a series B for that product as well which does not support ActiveX and VNC? The PanelView Plus 7 Standard product is not moving to Windows 10 IOT Core LTSC; rather it is staying on Windows CE 6. I would not expect any change to the product relative to OS functionality, but I recommend reaching out to RA Tech Support to validate that. HI Al-- This is good to know as I think the next PVP7 performance models may be series B; however, the current series A and PVP6 screens ActiveX is working, I just want to know how to use a password for the VNC client through an ActiveX object. Any ideas? I recommend reaching out to RA Tech Support with that question. Sorry to say that I don't have the technical knowledge to give you any useful insights on it. n </s>

<s>[INST] Export/Import Ethernet IO in Logix5000? Summary: Trying to export/import from the IO tree in RSLogix5000.I have a project coming up that involves adding a lot of racks of ControlLogix IO over Ethernet. I have a test program with all of these racks properly configured, and I'd like to be able to export from that program and import it when I'm on site, but I'm not seeing any way to export IO in v20. If I save as .l5k/.l5x, can I just leave the pertinent IO definitions and import it into the other program? Or is there a better way to bring IO from one program to another? [/INST] I haven't exported or imported anything in IO tree using built in features however, yes, L5X work. However you need be very careful with L5X modifications as you could easily get some import errors if format is not maintained. Easiest way to do this is by dragging and dropping from one program to another. Only this that really bothers in this case is you need to do it one by one. However this is the best case if you need to cherry pick few IOs instead of all of them. I hope this helps, Vijay Okay, i'll give the l5x route a shot. Only problem with dragging/dropping or copying/pasting from one program to another is that it's easy to miss an IO card here or there. I agree. It can get very messy very easily. I would say please go ahead with Merge tool as Jjstraight has pointed out. Vijay The merge feature of the Logix Compare Tool seems to do what you want. Have all the checkboxes checked for your existing project and check only the modules you need from the second project, then save the merged result. Agreed. Yes, I just tried it and it seems that this would be easiest way. Thanks Jjstraight for this easy solution. Vijay Vijay, Thank Rockwell! It's a fairly recent addition to the compare tool, so I haven't gotten a chance to play around with it, but it looks good at first glance. Jeremy n </s>

<s>[INST] Down-compiled Runtime Files Much Smaller? We have a site where we needed to upgrade FTV SE and ME to version 13, but still have several v10 ME applications that can't be upgraded yet. So we wanted to test down-compiling the v10 runtime from v13 and found that the resulting runtime files were a fraction of the size of the original. For example, the original runtime file we restored was 4,437 KB but the new runtime file was 2,839 KB, 36% smaller. Another one went from 2,017 KB to 343 KB, 86% smaller. Did something get left out from the new v10 runtime file? Or is v13 more effective and this is normal? Want to get a feel for how normal this is before we try running these. Thanks! [/INST] Bret If ViewPoint is included, the compile MER would be larger Thanks for the response Philip, but I did have that checked to include ViewPoint 10.00 in the runtime when I recompiled. It was smaller despite that. I'm thinking that v13 Studio is just more efficient at compression than v10 was but was hoping for confirmation from anyone who's experienced it. Thanks! Bret, this is not an official response, but I did some tests in lab and obtained similar results. Here is an application runtime file created years ago with FactoryTalk Version 10: Here is the same application created as v10 runtime from FactoryTalk View Studio v13: Hope this helps. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Thanks for testing it out as well! n </s>

<s>[INST] Further development of Point guard IO Hi, I am writing a proposal for a modular manufacturing system for a customer in the healthcare sector. The point guard io system used in conjunction with guardlogix is pretty much a done deal and gives me 90% of what I need from the safety system. I have a bit of a problem though with some analogue signals that must be monitored by the safety system. Currently, the only offering Rockwell has with safety rated analogue inputs is the Guardplc 1800. Since this likely to be a long running project I wondered if there any plans to develop the point guard system to include an analogue input module? Thanks in advance. [/INST] Here as reported in Safety FAQ for PointGuard I/O: Q: Will there be a safety analog module for POINTGuard? A: Yes. The current project release date is very late in the calendar year 2011 (November or later). As always, this date is subject to change. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Importing graphics from Telnet Oasis software Has anyone had any luck importing graphics from Telnet's Oasis software into FactoryTalk? [/INST] There's no conversion wizard, so these would be a complete re-engineer effort in FTView SE. Se does allow you to import XML, but the effort to convert one format to the other might be more than it is worth. :smileysad: n </s>

<s>[INST] Panelview 1200 Software Activation I found and downloaded a copy of Panelbuilder for 1200 actually downloaded 2711-ND1W and need a software serial number to run it it appears. I would think that this software is so OLD it would be free to run by now. Im sure we would have a copy here at the office somewhere but it would take a week to find, do I still have to purchase it? We just need to convert this application to ME via 1400E we think, anyway When loaded the software ask for a serial number I assume this means activation code so it maybe be a Dumb question but I just have to ask it! Is there a serial number or activation code I can enter to run it? Please advise, thanks in advance [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Try to Install using either AA0AA0AA for the serial number or ab1ab1ab - fuzzy logic Thank You, the ab1ab1ab worked for me he other would not. Thanks AgainWattman n </s>

<s>[INST] led option of 700-HK32Z24-4 Summary: led option of 700-HK32Z24-4 700-HK32Z24-4 have led option. What is the purpose of this led ? Which thing does this led indicate ? [/INST] The LED indicates when the coil is energized. We should use socket 700-HN122 or 700-HN222 for this relay ? what is the best ? Either will work. Which is best depends on you. The 222 unit has provisions for a Rockwell surge suppressor. One could just as easily put a diode across the coil on the -122. I personally like the looks of the -222 better. Otherwise, there is little functional difference. n </s>

<s>[INST] TCP/IP Socket on micro820 EDIT: moved to Automation Control community -FL Hi, I'm almost ready to give up on this, but thought I'd reach out to see if anybody had any clues on why I might be struggling! I have a micro820 which i'd like to use as a co-ordinator to enforce a workflow in a system which includes devices which communicate primarily via http 1.1 server. in order to read a data point, I need to open a TCP/IP socket and send a GET request as follows : 'GET /io/heartbeat/value.json HTTP/1.1' (with some rn at the end) writing data is similarly done via PUT requests. The device then is supposed to send a reply back which consists of a small number of HTTP headers, and then the data point requested in .json format. There is a bit of parsing required to extract the correct piece of data (plus monitor the channel for errors etc... but that's not such a problem) My issue is, everything works fine if I request a .json file that contains lots over 256 bytes. I need to do several reads as each one can only support 256 bytes, but I can receive the reply completely. However If the reply from the http server is concise, less than 256 bytes then the first read after sending the request errors, giving the status code 6,7 socket not connected. The sequence of socket functions im doing is : Socket delete all, Socket create, Socket open, Socket write, Socket read. I have a python script doing exactly the same socket operations, and this receives the correct replies. Wondering if anyone has experience of strange behavior of sockets on a micro820/850 . Of course its possible that the http server is terminating the socket, but I'm not sure why the python equivalent would work. Sockets is sockets right? I'm aware that doing http communication perhaps isn't in the normal repertoire of PLCs, but I think it should work. Thanks [/INST] Hi Corlett, The case seems to be a lost message in the chain of sockets create/open/w/r/close. Because the code 6, 7 means illegal socket sequence. It is a common case in socket technique, because the manual ping-pong sequence is difficult to program. Everytime that I am in front of this technique, I prefer to use an UDFB done by someone that knows it better than me. Have you tried the Sample Code: Sample CCW R9 Project with UDFBs to Demonstrate Micro820/850 Ethernet TCP/UDP Sockets Capability with a PC In this case, also this technote about how to set a socket simulating PuTTY transactions can help: QA29645 - Micro820 open socket, simulate telnet communication About the length of reading, Micro800 is limited to 256 bytes for data. But, the manual says in page 578 that SOCKET_READ instruction can return fewer bytes than requested. So, if the data are short than other times, it shouldn't be a problem to read it. User manual pages 578 & 587: Micro800 Programmable Controllers General Instructions. Reference Manual. Pub 2080-RM001 I hope this helps. n </s>

<s>[INST] how can i read day as a String in controllogix. Hallo Freinds, In my application i have to switch on and off some application depends on working day. I used the GSV instruction to read the clok time time with but it gives only day in integer format. Can any body tell me how can i get as string(e.g monday, tuesday,etc...) . Thanks a lot in advance. Lgkuldeep [/INST] Just off the top of my head I would have a conditional statement (EQU) that moves the set string value for the day into the relevant string tag. The issue here is that actually the GSV for Date and Time doesn't return a number representing the day of week, then it should be first calculated... :smileysurprised: I suggest to open the Sample Folder of your RS5000 ( C:RSLogix 5000ProjectsSamplesENUv19Rockwell Automation ) and select the following .ACD file: Absolute_Position_DriveLogix.ACD There are many examples about calculations over the Date and Time, I may suggest to use the T_DoW to get a number representing the actual Day of Week, then you may create your logic as suggested by Ikarimaru, or use instead the T_TtoS, which will realize directly what you've requested. There are also rungs with AOIs usage examples, one of those I like shows how to use the instructions to calculate how many days until you retire... :smileyvery-happy: Hope this helps,- fuzzy logic Another source for sample logic -- Go to RSLogix 5000 -> Help -> Vendor Sample Projects -> find the file (DayOfWeek.ACD ) n </s>

<s>[INST] ML1100 lose data! Hi, i dont' know why my new micrologix 1100 lost his ethernet adress when i turn of power??!!it lose only the ethernet adress, and not the program.it's a new ML1100, it can be a battery problem?! Thanks [/INST] Probably you've configured the Ethernet port to use a BOOTP/DHCP server to get the IP address... I suggest to read the User Manual - appendix F to understand how the Ethernet port could be configured. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Excell DDE as Server & Ftview Se As Client Communication I am try to configure Excel as dde Server & Ftview Se As DDe Client but it not working . i cofigured the tag as shown below . king ly help if there is any solution [/INST] Did you follow these technotes: 42049 - Using Excel/FactoryTalk View SE as DDE Server/Client 26798 - My DDE link is not working in RSView SE - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! i have tried all these tech notes. i have say that when using RSview32 dde its it works fine, but ftview se in windows7 operating system nothind is happening , even ther is no error message. any have any sugession please help I dont know if this topic is answered. It is important to consider that Microsoft has greatly limited DDE Support after Windows 2003, Windows XP Etc... If you are running Windows 7, Vista, Windows Server 2008, R2 etc... It will not work. It has to do with the service being able to interact with desktop. There are various EXCEL DDE to OPC Clients that are a workaround to this issue. We are using Kepware OPC to read dde link form excel. Factorytalk Historian is on Server 2008 Excel file on XP machine. n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View ME Error So anytime I try to pull up FactoryTalk View ME, I get the error This software requires personalized information that cannot be read. I tried contacting support but they couldn't help me. Before I got this message I was getting one saying that it couldn't find a license but when I open up the activation manager, the license is clearly on this computer. Any thoughts? Thanks! [/INST] I'm surprise that support did point you to this. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/33255/page/1 n </s>

<s>[INST] RSTrainer,9509-USB-DONG2,activation not working Summary: activating training software with 9509-USB-DONG2 I have purchased a 9393-RSTLINX training disc. I have installed the factory talk manager V 3.60.00. When I use the factory talk manager to get the activation on to the dongle I get an error (407) proxy Authentication Required. I managed to get an activation from the Rockwell activation web site, and instal it on the dongle. the software runs in demo mode as says Activation not detected or in use. looking in the factory talk manager in manage activations, activations available it shows the product, activation, version, serial number, location(Local:node locked),all other feilds show n/a. In the advanced tab the dongle is listed on the Host ID. Have I missed something in the set up? regards Peter [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Try to read the following : Aid 115451 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi fuzzy_logic, thanks for the reply, i have installed the training disc on my own personal laptop and rehosted the dongle using my laptop, no issues using the factory talk manager. the licence installed on to the dongle,however the software will only run on sample lessons, On factory talk manager the activation is available, what can i do to get the software to see the licence and work? thanks Peter Peter, when N/A is shown in column total / in use, it is usually due to something wrong with activation file, its path or the Dongle that isn't working fine... basically the system isn't seeing your activation file. Which is the status of the Activation Server ? (FactoryTalk Activation Manager, on the Advanced Tab, Manage This Server, Server state) Are there chances you can post some screenshots of your FactoryTalk Activation Manager ? Try also to open the LMTools.exe application located in C:Program FilesRockwell SoftwareFactoryTalk ActivationTools. In the Config Services tab, see the Path to the License File box, and browse for the exact location of your Activation folder (dongle) Then open FactoryTalk Activation Manager, on the Advanced Tab, Manage This Server, Refresh Server button. If still N/A is shown, reopen the LMTools to view the debug log file (Config Services tab, View Log button), and post a screenshot for it. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi fuzzy_logic, sorry for the delay in getting back to you, this is the path to the license file , no link to dongle! C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersDocumentsRockwell AutomationActivations Hi fuzzy_logic I did paste snapshots of the FTA manager and the log file as asked on the previous reply, they dont are to have come through, I will try again sorry for any inconvenience Peter snap shot of Factory Talk Activation Manager There should be something wrong in the system, as your pictures aren't visible... Please, try to add them all inside a .zip file, and add the file using the proper field under a new post. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Ok, just a quick check: The .lic licence files used for activating the software must reside in a directory named Activations in the root directory of the dongle. This folder does not exist by default on a new dongle, it must be created manually. The file path with the correct folder will look thus (assuming drive letter E:) E:Activations All the licence files for use with the dongle must reside in this directory. After that, on the Advanced Tab, Manage This Server, Refresh Server button; then Find Available Activations, Refresh Activations button. If it still shows N/A, try to cycle power to the PC, and check again. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi fuzzy_logic I have opened the dongle and created a folder and called it Activations. i have dragged the license into this folder and followed your instructions. unfortuantly it is still the same. the path to the Activations in the FTA Manager is C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersDocumentsRockwell AutomationActivations I have found the path to the dongle, C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataRockwell AutomationDongle. any help much appreciated, Peter One question: the RED led on the Dongle is ON ? If not, then is a driver issue, diregard what is indicated below. If the led is ok, lease try the following: Open the Activation Manager --> Advanced --> File Access --> Browse Activation Folder Copy inside this folder the .lic file you've on the Dongle. After that, on the Advanced Tab, Manage This Server, Refresh Server button (you have to see it green, running) Then Find Available Activations, Refresh Activations button. If it still shows N/A, try to cycle power to the PC, and check again. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Also, if the above doesn't work, please provide a screenshot of the following: Open the Activation Manager --> Manage Activations --> Rehost Activations --> leave default selection and press Select Activations button - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi fuzzy_logic red light on dongle is on, followed your instructions, no luck! please see snapshot as requested Peter I'm afraid, it seems too complicated to find a solution without being in front of your computer... There are so many things quickly and easily to check, but through the Forum it becomes quite impossible... I would check your Operating System version (XP SP3 ?) I would also check if the activation server is running. I would finally try to rehost the license using the Disk Serial Number as Host ID instead, to see if it works. After that, I would call in Tech Support and try the rehosting to the dongle with their support. I regret not being able to help more.... - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Thanks fuzzy logic, although the activation hasnt worked I have learnt so much about Factory Talk Manager and the tools aids thank you ever so much, i have asked Routeco who I got the soft ware from to come to my work place and get the activation and soft ware up and running kindest regards peter Thanks Peter, hope you'll be able to use your activation as soon as possible. And if you've some minutes of free time, after you've your activation working, please update this Thread with some infos about what was going on. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Be aware a node-locked license will not work if attached to a dongle and the computer is running Windows 7 64-bit. You change one of those variables and the activation will work. n </s>

<s>[INST] micrologix 1100 HSC not reading input pulses Summary: Not accumulating with correct HSC parametersHello there, I am trying to use the HSC0 in my micrologix 1100 model 1763-L16DWD. I have the input wiring set up as sinking input. (OVDC on DCCOM and the input signal on Input0) I have all of the correct parameters set in the HSC:0 function file I believe. (PFN = 3, FE = 1, AS = 1, CE = 1, LPM HPM UFM OFM = 1, DIR = 1, CU = 1, MOD = 0, HIP LOP OVF UNF = max respective value for 32 bits) There is no error code when the controller is running. The issue is that the input never sees the change to 0VDC. It thinks the input is constantly high (24VDC). There is a small part of the period (92ms) where the input goes to 0VDC for 4ms. (attached is a picture of the square wave) When the machine is going at lower speeds, I believe the HSC picks up the voltage changes and accumulates. I tried to use just a regular counter and have it increment on every rising edge of input0. This would work for lower speeds but at the higher speeds, the scan time comes into affect and it can't read the voltage change. It thinks the input is constantly high.. If you have any suggestions, I am all ears. Thanks [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! First of all, the maximum frequency that can be read by the High Speed Inputs (In 0 to 3) inside MX1100 is 40 kHz (since firmware v4.x) But to reach the maximum frequency, you've to pay attention to filter time. Here below some indications from the Reference Manual, page 28: Input filtering is configured using RSLogix 500 programming software. To configure the filters using RSLogix 500: 1. Open the “Controller” folder. 2. Open the “I/O Configuration” folder. 3. Open slot 0 (controller). 4. Select the “embedded I/O configuration” tab. The input groups are pre-arranged. Simply select the filter time you require for each input group. You can apply a unique input filter setting to each of the input groups. The minimum and maximum response times associated with each input filter setting can be found in your controller’s User Manual (page 162) - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>

<s>[INST] Activex Control Web Browser How do I to use the Activex Control Web Browser in RSView studio for the Panel View Plus 700, I'm using a Camera to generate a Html archive with images to be showed in Panel View. [/INST] Are you talking about the WebBrowser control found in technote 31315? Or do you mean the Microsoft Web Browser control? To my knowledge, the Microsoft Web Browser control can only be used in View SE because it requires VBA to set the URL: Private Sub Display_AnimationStart() Me.MicrosoftWebBrowser2.Navigate2 ( http://myfile.htm )End Sub You can't do this in View ME. If you ARE talking about the WebBrowser control found in technote 31315, can you elaborate on your problem a little? There is a sample app as part of the technote too (though I haven't loaded it). The first question I would have is whether you actually have a PVP CE 700 or a regular PVP 700? You must have the CE version. Otherwise it's pretty straightforward to use the ActiveX control. Just point the URL tag to a string tag in your processor and type the URL into string. Check out A112559830 (31315) in the knowledgebase. JHutch - Linkified for convenience. n </s>

<s>[INST] Analog inputs Micro810 (12QWB) Summary: Input is read as a DI instead of AIHello, New to the CCW/Micro800 world. And it has been a few years since I have worked with PLCs in general. I have a 0-10V device attached to I-00. The Micro810 is reading it as though it is a discreet input. Do I have to configure the controller to to see I-00 as an analog input? If so, how do I accomplish this. I can't seem to find it in any of the documentation. Thanks. [/INST] From your description, your Micro810 complete part number is 2080-LC10-12QWB. The analog inputs are 4 through 7. 0 through 3 are discrete inputs only. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2080-um001_-en-e.pdf Look at page 21 of the user manual at the link above. the -12QWB Input wiring shows them grouped, but you have to look at the foot note #1 to see what they mean by the grouping. Analog input 0 must be wired to terminal I04, not I00. Hi Mark, The Digital/Analog shared inputs are inputs I-04 to I-07. If you bring 24V DC to one of those inputs it will work as a Digital Input and if you bring 0-10V the input will work as an analog input. You can refer to the Rockwell KnowledgeBase Website, Technote#453906 (Configuring analog inputs on 2080 Micro810 controller) n </s>

<s>[INST] Function Block Diagrams Why does the function block routines in logix not allow for the placement of connector lines. Rather then the current autoconnect feature. While the autoconnect is useful, if a progamer has alot of logix the autoconnect sometiems routes lines in less effecient or unreadable manor. The lines also seem to re-draw when edits are accepted when on-line editing. [/INST] jrbolek, Only guessing here, but I would suppose it's to avoid storing the X,Y coordinates for each vertex within the application. Probably to reduce the memory used in the controller by the FBD routine. I too would like to drive the routing. I suppose we could suggest to the RSLogix 5000 editor editors :-) that the vertices be stored in the OFFLINE copy. If you have the offline copy (with comments, etc.) and went online, you'd get nice routing. If you uploaded into a blank project (or if for any reason the routing in the offline copy didn't match up with the online controller), you'd get default routing. I could live with that as a compromise. Dale, W8ABZ Mr. Moderator: another one for the suggested enhancements thread (ref. sumesh, pebworth et al).... n </s>

<s>[INST] 5/05 Channel 0 pinouts Where can I find the pinouts of the channel 0 comm port? [/INST] Here below... :smileywink: (Reference - User Manual - App. C) - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Watchdog minor fault Summary: watchdog minor periodic task overlap Hello. I am trying to build some PLC code in RSLogix 5K and keep getting this minor fault and try to solve this for the past few days. Anybody had similar experience while building a code using RSLogix 5K and any insight on this fault will be appreciated. (Type 06) Watchdog Fault (Code 02) Periodic task overlap. Task scheduled again before it finished executing. Thank you, [/INST] An overlap is a condition where a periodic task is triggered while the task is being executed from the previous instance of the trigger. See the following technote: 54182 - How to avoid task overlaps - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>

<s>[INST] Unable to download to controller. The internal safety partner hardware has failed. Has anyone ever received the below message and not needed a new controller? Every time I try to download the Firmware regardless of the version it gives the following error. Unable to download to controller. The internal safety partner hardware has failed. Attached are a snippet from the manual and a snippet from the software control flash. [/INST] Welcome to Engage @Dean Willmott ! Unfortunately I think there is no way to solve but replacing the entire controller. If it were me, I would try to default the controller and test another firmware upgrade, as a last chance before replacing. Here below is the procedure: Remove power With power removed (before power-up), press and hold the Faceplate Pushbutton on the front of the controller Apply power Continue holding the Faceplate Pushbutton until the controller's power-up sequence is complete. Hope this helps. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Hi, Dean. I'm moving this thread to Automation Control, where it is better suited. If you are not already a member of the Automation Control community and want to continue this conversation, you will be prompted to join that community. Thank you, Eileen n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View SE Scroll / VCR Scroll Buttons for multiple trends on one Display Summary: FactoryTalk View SE Scroll / VCR Scroll Buttons for multiple trends on one DisplayI was hoping someone has already figured this out... I have several trends on one display. I would like to keep the time on the x-axis' sync'ed. In other words, if a user hits one of the VCR Scroll Buttons, all trends need to scroll at the same time. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any information on how to get at the VCR buttons (VBA?). Perhaps it is possible to create my own button(s) that provide the same functionality? I'm not interested in using the start/stop date time Trend functionality because I don't like having to keep track of the different versions of the activeX control. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, [/INST] With VBA it could be done by addressing the X axis time of each named Trend object. n </s>

<s>[INST] Arduino and Rockwell hi, I need to communicate Rockwell PLCs with Arduino. I think the most viable form would be with the modbus protocol but I do not know if there could be a simpler one. I would like to know if you have other options and if you can not do this communication via modbus with arduino. [/INST] nan n </s>

<s>[INST] PowerFlex 4M/4/40 Series Future Last year at Automation Fair I was told the PowerFlex 4M/4/40 series drives will continue to be active for a while and there are no plans to replace them. I now heard from one of our vendors that they will be going end of life in about a year but the Rockwell site still lists the lifecycle status as active. What is the official future for the 4M/4/40 drives? [/INST] Hi Kyle, Thank you for the interest on PowerFlex drives, there are 2 parts to your question. PF4M remains active product in our portfolio. PF4/40 IP20 drives are active mature while the PF4/40 Plate/Flange/NEMA 4X drives remain active. We are currently reviewing PF4/40 IP20 drives lifecycle status and will advise accordingly at a later date. In the meantime, we strongly encourage customers to modernize PF4/40 IP20 drives to PF520-Series to enjoy its rich features and premier integration to Logix environment. Best Rgds Andrew Tan n </s>

<s>[INST] How to use Faceplates with SLC500? Hi, Simple question : How to use Faceplates ?i'm on FTView SE 5.00.00, communicating with an SLC5/04. Thanks. [/INST] Every faceplate I have seen uses a User-Defined Data Type in ControlLogix. None of the faceplates built for ControlLogix will work with SLC-500 without significant modification and customization because they are built to represent ControlLogix objects. Do you have an exact Faceplate you plan to use, or is this a general capacity / capability question ? yes, i have a number of motors and i want to associate a faceplate to each one of them, the faceplate will contains the stats of the equipement and some buttons to start/stop it. thanks for information, i think i will create a display with parameter file to have faceplates fonctionning..but how to display a display on specified X and Y coordonies in screen?! thanks; Open the Display Settings windows right-clicking over the desidered graphic display, and follow indications here below, taken from the Online Help: DISPLAY POSITION Use Current Position Choose this option to open the display in its position in the edit window, at run time. If you check this box, the X and Y input boxes are not available. Specify Position in Pixels Click this to specify a position in pixels for the display at run time, rather than using the position of the display in the edit window. If the values specified for X and Y position a display partly outside the FactoryTalk View SE Client window, the client will reposition it so that it is all inside the window (thus eliminating scroll bars). To override this, position the display using the /X and /Y parameters with the Display command. X Specify the horizontal position of the display in pixels. The default is 0 which positions the left side of the display on the left edge of the FactoryTalk View SE Client window. Y Specify the vertical position of the display in pixels. The default is 0 which positions the top edge of the display on the top edge of the FactoryTalk View SE Client window. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] OPTIX - Multi PLC connectivity - One Optix screen with two plc . Hello again, I have been wrapping up my first Optix project which soon i hope to connect to a working Omron PLC. Testing live on the bench is working very well. My plan is to have 1 x Optix panel in an enclosure , connecting to two identical PLC's ( each PLC is on the same network, but naturally will have a different Node address on Fins and also carry a unique IP address. Both PLC will carry the same PLC program and will be controlling an individual process ( same automated process , just a different production line ) I have created a new Driver etc , and added the new Node address and IP accordingly. I have copied my tags manually from the 1st Driver TAG folder under the Comms driver section , and dropped them into the 2nd folder. What i need to learn is how to update all the dynamic links automatically ...to change in my case , Driver1 to Driver2 etc .... then i will have two identical tag bases with pointers to unique PLC path ( Node/IP ) . The reasons for this is , i want to have a main menu that will allow me to access EITHER process at will, and also duplicate the screens etc if needed ..OR do i need to ? Now that ive built 5 working screens and a good 200 + tags and got comms to ONE PLC, can i duplicate my system ( optix wise ) and point to the 2nd PLC easily ? Navigation at the moment is via the Navigation Bar . Im also wanting to have 2 navigation bars ideally ... so on the main page , you select either machine in a master menu , and one you select one of the PLC , the navigation bar handles the 5 screens targetting the desired CPU. exiting out and doing the same for the 2nd CPU etc . Im hoping I dont have to too much editing of what ive built sofar. Any ideas? Cheers Stu [/INST] Please see the document attached to describe what im referring to. Surely is a simple thing to do ?? No replies has me thinking its either stupidly simple, or i have not described it properly ...or its difficult to comment because there are too many ways to acheive the desired outcome. One day there will be a requirement to expand the DUAL PLC HMI project to FOUR PLC - all running the same programs, this will happen in the next 5 years, and id like it to be a simple addition to the OPTIX HMI , not a full rewrite etc. Someone here must know how to do this surely ... I have played with dynamically linking the IP address with a preset string - to my suprize it actually works . What is missing is real simple demos that can be looked at with cross references so i can learn from them. I cant even seem to understand how to make a simple INTERNAL TAG .... so i can create a String can be preset with IP adresses , so that the Internal TAG can be dynamically linked to the Comms Driver IP address for the PLC . What i also dont know is if this is the correct way to do it ! - i cant see a reason to make the IP dinamic link available if it wasnt . One thing is for sure, If i can get this part sorted , i dont have to draw multiple screens . Hi McLeod, There is of course a way to do what you are asking. In fact, there are likely several different ways. I can start you off with some ideas. First, let's address the low-hanging fruit. The concept of an internal 'tag' doesn't exist here in that same way that you may be accustomed to in FT View ME. Rest assured, you can accomplish the same thing though. In Project view, there is a Model folder for all objects pertaining to the data model of the project. Right-click on the folder and you can create a new variable. Et voila! That is, in effect, an internal tag. You can store a value there, read/right to it 'internally', or even link it to an external tag from comms. Now, for the concept of dynamically linking multiple PLCs. Once you have the comms established and the tags imported, they will be in their own folders. I would think you can link to the different tags easily by just directing the link to a different folder which references the comm station of interest. Here, for example, I have a dynamic link on an object for displaying tank level to a tag from an OPC UA server. (I have a string formatter inserted already so that only 1 decimal point of the float value is displayed.) If I click the pen to edit the path value of this variable, I see exactly where it references: /Objects/CB50/OPC-UA/OPCUAClient1/Objects/Datalayer/plc/app/Application/sym/PersistentVars/g_HMI/Tank/Level Assuming I had another OPC UA client whose name was just OPCUAClient2, with the same exact variables imported into the application, I would think I can easily just point to that. Replace the 1 in the name with a placeholder {0}, and now I can dynamically point to that folder: /Objects/CB50/OPC-UA/OPCUAClient{0}/Objects/Datalayer/plc/app/Application/sym/PersistentVars/g_HMI/Tank/Level I can use the value of a model variable now to point to OPCUAClient1, OPCUAClient2, OPCUAClient 3, etc... A selection or navigation element would be changing the value of the active comm station selection. I have not tested this to know 100% if it will work or not, but I don't see why it wouldn't, and it is easy enough for you to try. A little re-write, and then your application is easily expandable for multiple controllers. I suspect there is a more advanced and/or cleaner way to do this using an alias or a node pointer added to each comm station. I haven't the time to dig into that, so I don't want to comment on it. Perhaps some Rockwell staff or another user can give more info. Thankyou AutomateSHANE. I have now got a much clearer understanding about the MODEL folder . OK , that excellent , i can experiment there later tonight. Since i didnt have any success in manipulating the IP pointer cleanly, i have just perfected one machine Tag folder , and i then created another Comms section under the same protocol driver ..ie , 2 different paths to point to the different PLC nodes carrying the same code. Then i dragged a copy of the tags from Node A into Node B Tag folder , and copied the artwork , and updated the dynamic links accordingly. This is what i hoped to avoid, but in doing so i have leaned plenty for such a short time with the editor. The project works on the bench , so im able to move onto building the physical electrical cabinets etc. Today I hope to find out how much and how long to wait for an OPTIX PANEL from our only distributor for Rockwell products. Appreciate your time to coment and value your feedback. Cheers Stu Success ! I have 4 buttons that preload 2 tags Selected IP & Selected Node with preset addressing in the Mouse Click event - the single comms driver has a dynamic link to the above tags , and it works 100%. Hot switching tags . For the trends to work real time in the background, i have created a second comms for the nodes used so they are polled in the background irrespective of the dynamic page displays for quick overview. Thanks AutomateSHANE. n </s>

<s>[INST] ControlLogix, ControlNet and PF40 and PF 4 status checking Here's the skinny,L45 processor v17ControlNetPF40 drive with 22Comm-c(4) PF4 drives on the RS485 link to the PF40. Does anyone know of a way to check/return the communication status of the individual PF4 drives to processor? Any and all ideas are appreciated. [/INST] Good question ! I know that if there's a power cycle to the 22-COMM-C in multi-drive mode and not all the drives are connected when it powers back up, you'll get a size mismatch error. But when one drive in multi-drive mode is powered down, the I/O connection keeps going and there's no extra multidrive status word in the I/O image. The user manual says: When any of the daisy-chained drives are powered down, therespective Input Image (Logic Status and Feedback) sent to thescanner will be zeros, and the PORT and MOD LEDs on the adapterwill alternately flash red. The I/O connection will not be dropped untilthe last drive is disconnected or powered down. Since the Ready bit (bit 00 of the first Input word for each drive) is usually true, that's what I would use as an indicator that the drive is powered down or otherwise not ready to run its motor. Thank you Ken. That should work for what I want to do. Appreciate the timely answer. n </s>

<s>[INST] Difference between the old & new USB Dongles We have several of the version 1 of the USB Activation Dongles (9509-USB-DONG), which are nice and small, and work well. I have just ordered two more, and was told that the part number is now 905-USB-DONG2, I ordered them, thinking that these were just an improved version of the ones we already have. Imagine my horror, when they arrived, to find that they are now 4x the size, and such a weird shape that it will interfer with other neighbouring USB sockets. Why has there been a change, and what is the supposed benefits from these new versions? [/INST] Welcome to the Forum Marc ! Please take a look to the following thread, my last comment. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/60cc458480 Thanks for the comment & links, they answered my questions. While the general concept is good, the physical design of the dongles is exceptionally poor, and ill-conceived. I know a number of computers & laptops, that these simply won't fit without fouling with some other USB port or socket. It looks like the designers just added a SD card to the dongle, then encased the whole thing. The DONG-1 looked like something that belongs to 21st Century, the DONG-2 looks like a prop from a 1960s cheap Si-Fi TV program (such as Thunderbirds). I will not be issuing these new dongles to our engineers, as a result, but try & make do with what we already have. I hope these comments, or something like them get back to Rockwell, so that they can rectify this flaw. There are few chances this would reach the right persons... this User Forum isn't monitored by either Technical Support or Products management. One of the best way to have your comment/complain passed through, is to involve the Rockwell Automation representative for your region. I see some 6 USB cables in your future: http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Extension-Cable--Male--Female/dp/B002KNI796/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319804392&sr=8-2 For what we pay, it would be nice if Rockwell included an extension cable like this as part of the dongle kit. TJ McDermott said: I see some 6 USB cables in your future: http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Extension-Cable--Male--Female/dp/B002KNI796/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319804392&sr=8-2 For what we pay, it would be nice if Rockwell included an extension cable like this as part of the dongle kit. Either that or re-design the dongles for version 3. Long, thin, & Narrow - OK Long, Fat, & Wide - Bad!! :-( For some reason, I can hear Freddy Mercury right now... Thanks, TJ, now I'm going to have that in my head all day. I didn't know how the new dongle was built, but now I'm fore-warned and I have a handful of those six-inch USB interfaces. Some of my jump drives have rugged cases that keep them from fitting, and sometimes I just don't want to provide a lever sticking out of the PC. I have uploaded a picture of the two versions of USB Dongle, so that you can see the difference. Very Nice. n </s>

<s>[INST] Convert data log files to exel Can the trend datalog files created by factory talk me and stored on a usb card be converted to an exel file without using factory talk [/INST] Does this knowledgebase article help? https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/33924#https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/33924 n </s>

<s>[INST] Micrologix 1000 hand-held program backup Dear expert, is it possible for us to copy program backup from Micrologix 1000 hand-held (1761-HHP-B30) memory module to our PC and open it with rslogix 500 ? Thanks [/INST] You must use the hand-held programmer to load the program from the memory module into a MicroLogix 1000 controller. Then you can upload the program from the MicroLogix 1000 controller to your PC with RSLogix 500. n </s>

<s>[INST] slc05/03 program lost Summary: the program is lost and my question is : can i reload the program using EEPROM?i have slc05/03 processor the battery is dead , i t connected to plc processor successfully, there is no program on the RAM and i had a message of fault code= 0001h ( look at attachment) my question is how can i get the program from the EEPROM??? [/INST] what happens if you press load from EEPROM? n </s>

<s>[INST] ADR Function Does anyone know if the adr function works with 1791ds safety I/O? [/INST] The 1791DS modules are configured within RSLogix5000, like controlnet or ethernet I/O. I do not think they need ADR as the guardlogix controller holds the configuration of the modules. These are the only modules that I know of that are not configured within RSNetworx. Right, they are completely controlled by the safety controller. ADR not needed. n </s>

<s>[INST] Expiry date calculation Summary: Calculating expiry date from number of days until expiry I need to calculate an expiry date dd/mm/yyyy using a DINT containing number of days until expiry based on the current date. This has to take care of leap years etc. Has anyone out there done this ? Ian [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! From Studio5000 Logix Designer (aka RSLogix5000) Start Page - Quick Start, click on Open Sample Project and select Add_On_Instructions_Samples.ACD You may find inside it many AOIs working on Date and Time (i.e. T_ADD, T_DIFF, T_DoW etc.)... I guess you may find something useful for your needs. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>

<s>[INST] drive 2198 H025-ERS Summary: drive 2198 H025-ERSHi I have some issues on the AOP installation. I have a drive 2198 H025-ERS. I tired to installed AOP and eds file. But after that, I found I need Major Version 7. I only have version 1-5 I am using Studio5000 V29.01 Where can I found a correct one AOP Did I miss anything ? Please help me on that. Thanks [/INST] Go to the Product Compatibility / Download Center (PCDC) http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx Click on FIND DOWNLOADS Put AOP in the search box You can also put Kinetix 5500 in the search term. Then click the DOWNLOADS button n </s>

<s>[INST] How do I see when there are replies to my forum posts? I've only just joined and I posted in the Advanced Software community/forum and got a reply last night, but I didn't see the reply show up as a notification anywhere. I only stumbled upon it when I revisited my topic. Are reply notifications shown anywhere? And how can I get reply notifications sent via email for replies to my topics/posts only? I can see the settings to get email notifications for the whole forum, but not just for my own posts. Thanks in advance [/INST] Hi Nickm, and welcome to Engage! The FAQs (Participate menu > Help/FAQ) should answer your question and perhaps others you may have as you navigate through the community. Replies are sent via email depending on the setup you select for each forum you have joined. From the FAQ: Q: How can I control the frequency and format of emails I receive? A: Navigate to your profile and select My Account. Select Community Notifications from the drop-down menu. Scroll to Notification settings, and for each community you belong to, select an option: Real Time, Daily Digest, or No Email. For each discussion, you have the following delivery options: Real time: sends an email every time a new message is posted. Daily digest: sends one email to you each day, consolidating all of the posts from the previous day. No Email: allows you to be part of the group without having emails sent to you. You can still post and read others' messages by logging into the community site. You might also benefit from reading some of the How To posts. I hope this helps! Eileen Thanks Eileen, I did actually receive an email which I appeared in my spam folder. However, I didn't see anything in the FAQ about seeing notifications within the webpage itself. Is there somewhere in this forum that shows reply notifications? ...I did actually receive an email which I appeared in my spam folder. This clarifies why you didn't seem to get a notification for the reply you got. In fact, by default you automatically follow all content that you contribute. You should notice the Following sign in the upper right corner of the thread: So, if you opted-out to receive digests and real-time notifications for a Community you're member of, you can still be advised when others reply to a thread you started. You can always unsuscribe clicking on the star sign near the Following text. Is there somewhere in this forum that shows reply notifications? No, there isn't a notification system in the Community web page itself; that's what e-mail notifications are made for. Thus you should manually check for the discussions you started by searching in the Community where you posted it. Typically, when you re-enter the community, the main page shows the new posts since your last visit, with the title highlighted in bold; there are cases where you can't see your discussion in the list because many other threads have been started, and the list is set to show a maximum number of discussions. Then you can browse the Discussion Post list (Browse-->Discussion Posts) There you can easily find the content you're following, looking at the star sign: There are also other methods to access your content, e.g. by clicking My Contributions in the main page's dashboard: You can also see a list of your followed content by accessing My Profile-->My Connections-->Following Hope this can help you to get the most out from Engage! fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>

<s>[INST] Doubt in control logix and compact logix hi i am new to rock well. In our project we are using L62 for control logix and L43 for compact logix.(both are controller redundancy)1.wat is difference between control logix and compact logix2.In control logix we are giving one ip address for the two L62 processor but in Compact Logic we are giving different ip address for each L43 processor ,why?3.In control logix switch-over time is very fast wen compared to compact logix,then how to improve the switch-over time in compact logix? [/INST] Neither the L62 nor the L43 controller has its own Ethernet port. With ControlLogix, you can put both processors in the same chassis, so they can share one Ethernet module (1756-ENBT), thereby using the same IP address. With CompactLogix, each has its own chassis, so that forces them to have their own Ethernet modules and IP addresses. Hi, just adding some notes (in blue) to your questions: vasudevan wrote: hi i am new to rock well. In our project we are using L62 for control logix and L43 for compact logix.(both are controller redundancy)1.wat is difference between control logix and compact logixBasically, there are some common features, like same programming environment (RSLogix 5000), same networks (Ethernet/IP - ControlNet - Devicenet),common control engine etc. and some differences in performances and capabilities... ControlLogix is a multi-processor system, has more memory available inside the controllers, it has a fully-redundant controller architecture etc. Take e look to this LINK to better understand the differences. 2.In control logix we are giving one ip address for the two L62 processor but in Compact Logic we are giving different ip address for each L43 processor ,why?Already answered above by ScottC 3.In control logix switch-over time is very fast wen compared to compact logix,then how to improve the switch-over time in compact logix? I guess you are using different redundancy system, as CompactLogix cannot be used when a bumpless system is required... it has just some backup solutions... please be more specific on your architecture to get more help. - fuzzy logic Thanx . n </s>

<s>[INST] Powerflex 700 fault Hi, We have experienced a few Powerflex 700 drive - Fault 24 (Decel Inhibit) errors over the last week. The drive supplies 2 motors in parallel on a printing press reelstand. We initially changed the drive but the fault occurred again. Every time it has happened the press was running at speed but was NOT decellerating. As each motor had an encoder on it, I have now swapped to the alternate encoder in the hope that this cures the fault but after reading the handbook, I'm not sure it will. Any ideas on possible causes? I imagine the next step will be to start swapping the motors over to eliminate them. [/INST] Did you already take a look to the following thread ? http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=530#M530 It threats the same argument and could give you some useful infos.... - fuzzy logic Thanks Fuzzy Logic, Yeah I had looked at this thread but need to check out a few parameters to see how we shape up compared to the fans. Our problem is occurring at steady speed and not when the drive is decellerating. Coast stopping is definitely not an option. Will post when more info is gained. I have run into this problem myself, what I found was that I was getting intermittent noise on one of my encoders, of course I had to use an oscilloscope to detect this, and it took a little while but I was able to set up a trend with my oscilloscope and found the problem. I hope that this helps, this can be a hard one to locate. Thanks MrJig170v, Since I swapped over encoders, the fault hasn't occurred !! From your comments, I'll now set up an oscilloscope on the suspected encoder and see if any noise is present. Will update when further info gathered. Thanks. Hi All, Further update. After nearly 3 weeks of faultless running, the problem occurred again last night. I had a quick look at the encoder cable run, and found that the section between the plug/socket arrangement we have, to the reelstand slip rings, is definitely not what I would call encoder type cable. It appears to be a standard 6 core screened cable. I believe encoders should be run in individually screened twisted pairs, which is what the majority of the run is done in. Also the distance from the plug/socket arrangement to the reelstand slip rings, is only about 2 feet. However, whoever wired up the panel, has managed to take the route all around the houses and probably increased the length to nearer 14 feet. (Sorry about the imperial measurements!!) and probably increased the chances of noise. Watch this space. n </s>

<s>[INST] RSLogixV16.03 OS Fatal Error, OS not recognized, Windows7 We have many older PLC CompactLogix Programs developed with RSLogix5000 Mini Edition v16.03. The same machine has RSLogix Versions 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17 installed. We can manually open every version except V16. and we get a Fatal Error Message that it cannot recognize the operating system. (RSLogix 5000: Fatal Error 0xe0434F4d During Start Up (custhelp.com)) We have uninstalled and reinstalled v16. .NET 1.1 seems to be OK (as all version above 13 use it), but we can't find SP1 for .NET1.1, although all versions of RSLogix used to work before. Any Ideas? [/INST] Hi Sal, I wouldn't suggest to you to work with .NET installations. The best way is to install v16.05, that it is compatible with Win 7 to Win 10. By compatibility page: https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductCompareSelections.aspx?crumb=113&toggleState=&versions=57334 Thanks for the idea. We have version 17 CD, and we have uninstalled and reinstalled v16 from it, but it still remained at 16.03. We will try to find a download for 16.05 and check that out. Appreciate your effort. Find the executable file, Right click and select run as administrator. Thanks, Mr. Scott. Tried that - same fatal error on 16.03, but I can ope all the other versions that way, and if I clear the version 16 .acd files, I can open the latest, V17. When I try to open a project that has a v16 processor, the fatal error occurs. Appreciate the feedback. We received a reply directing us to install v16.05, so we will give that a whirl. Take care. n </s>

<s>[INST] How to manage a Prosoft 3100 MCM by a control Logic L62. Hello, we have to change a PLC5/40E by a 1771 ACN15. The problem is that there's a Prosoft 3100 MCM inside our rack. Is there anyone who have already done it ? Do you have any sample code? Thanks [/INST] Hmmm... as far as I can remember, the 3100-MCM module should be installed in the Processor rack or in a Remote IO rack... I think it is not possible to use it over ControlNet.... edit: removed as per wrwessel suggestions below. - fuzzy logic No problems over CNet, did this a few years back after conversion from PLC5 to CLX.Just need to change your MSG instruction to access the Prosoft module on ControlNet, rest of the code can be the same.I used Block Transfer message types, point the communication path to the CNet module, and select ControlNet and slot in the Module address.Snapshot of my code attached or visit www.psft.com and look under InRax, platform PLC5, protocol modbus for a PLC5 sample code. Thanks for the remarks, never tested what you suggest ... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] FT View Point How do i publish my scada on web [/INST] did you read the manual? or you want to publish your viewpoint to the internet? Yes I Read that And i Found nothing on that regarding Publish on internet, On local network its working fine but i have to publish on internet can you tell me how can its possible That's because that has nothing to do with Rockwell. that just plain network/ IT department. Unable to connect to FactoryTalk ViewPoint Administration error receiving when opening viewpoint administration page in web browser. How to rectify? need help. n </s>

<s>[INST] AB 1400 and analog module error?? Hello I`m installing a micrologix 1400 with a 1762lf-20f2 analog card to measure level in a sump 4-20 input and I`m getting fault on plc I have i/o config set up the analog module in my project and have the input type selection switches on for current and have set bit 8 and 9 to 1 in the bits 8-14 section for the card.I must have missed something please help. [/INST] Which is the error do you get ? If it is 71h, then take a look to Aid 57693 to see if it applies to you... otherwise, please post again with more info on fault... :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I/O configuration mismatch, check module 1. The expansion I/O configuration in the user program did not match the actual configuration, or specified a module that was not found, or the data size for the module was greater than what the module is capable of holding. The above is the error message. and major error s:6 =187hThis is first time working with these products so I`ve missed something in the set up. I don`t have the card used in the program as of yet I`m attempting to program. But I do have it in the run mode.Could this be a problem? This error is related to the fact the module you've specified in your I/O configuration doesn't correspond to the one installed in the hardware... if you've not inserted it in the I/O configuration and it is installed in the system, than the error will come... if you have it configured and just not used in the logic, no problems... Sometimes this error also comes due to hardware failure, or faulty connection between module and base .... See also Aid 36653 - fuzzy logic ok I have tried the analog card on a 1200 and it works.I have the following 1400 serA if20f2 serA I have the switch 1 and 2 inside the card set on for current.I go to I/O config and select read i/o and it selects the correct card from the list. I double click and select current 4-20 on my inputs and outputs.With no other programing I down load and go online and as soon as I run mode faults to 71h.I have just replaced the 1400 today my vendor sent a replacement so help help. I called back to tech support this am and they send me on electrical noise hunt. So I pulled the controller and installed a surge on my desk and still faults got to be something I`m missing. Kudos to Dennis Jungmann at McNaughton-McKay Electric Co. He has solved the case. It appears I need to download a bit of software for the card I have to work on the ML1400.Thanks to all who assisted.Bulletin 1766, MicroLogix 1400 Programmable Controllers Series A, 71h Error Code Only when using MicroLogix 1400 controllers with the following expansion modules:1762-OF4 Series A Revision B/C1762-IF2OF2 Series A Revision D/E,Some users may observe a 71h fault occurring in the MicroLogix 1400 Controller, especially when the scan time is approximately 150 μs or less. Resolution:Get Firmware updare (4.0) from: Thanks Dennis You Da Man n </s>

<s>[INST] ABB robot and CompactLogix I try t comunicate between a ABB IRC5 robot controller and a CompactLogix L32E over ethernet IP. What is the Generic profile needed to make a ABB robot function in RS5000 on ethernet ip? [/INST] I would recommend contacting ABB for that information. I've communicated with Fanuc Robots on ethernet with a ControlLogix and the Fanuc programmer gave me the values to enter into the Input, Output, and Configuration assembly instances. edit: 30 march 2012 Please read the following thread, it contains updated infos. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/4be581c20d - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Try: Input: Assembly 100, size 64 Output: Assembly 150, size 64 Config: 1, size 0 Comm format: DINT Note that these parameters may not apply for all EtherNet/IP interfaces so you may wish to follow previous advice and contact ABB to obtain the values for your specific interface. Many thanks, Vivek, for your contribution... :smileyhappy: I will try soon and I will post follow-up. - fuzzy logic Hello all, I'm new to ControlLogix and don't have much experience with communication networks. I must program a system with a 1756-L61 and a ABB robot IRC5 on Ethernet I/P. Can someone help me getting started? Should I use consumed/produced tags to communicate? Thanks a lot. esbipa, what you need is to configure the Robot under IO Configuration in RS5000 programming software; what it is not clear to me is how to setup the various fields in the Generic Profile, as you can see in the previous posts... You may try either the values suggested from VivekH, and see it they works, or you have to contact your ABB representative to ask them these values. After that, RS5000 will create the I/O tags for your Robot, as a normal remote IO module. Here a screenshot of a Generic Profile I mean above... If you will get these values, may be so kind to post them here ? - fuzzy logic I have called ABB and they sent me the EDS file of the Ethernet/IP adapter, telling me all the info is there. Well, it doesn't seem so obvious to me... Since my robot is not ready yet, there's no way I can test the values of VivekH. Anyone knows what I should be looking for in the EDS file? Thanks! esbipa, I'll send you a Private Message with my mail address.... if you want to send me the EDS file... I'll have a look into. Thanks... Anyway, if you want to try to find out the values yourself inside EDS, have a look to the following technote: Aid 42782 There are all the infos you need, I think. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic esbipa, thanks for sending me the EDS file... - fuzzy logic Fuzzy Logic, this is what my previous post was saying, but for some reason the text is not showing. There is only one thing I don't agree: I think the Data Type should be INT (16-bit Unsigned Integer) but from what I understand, we can use whatever we want. If we choose a different type, we need to recalculate the sizes. I can’t test it right now, so if anyone could do so it would be much appreciated! Thanks! esbipa, I'm quite sure that the size is in Bytes; attached is a screenshot from IRC-5 Ethernet/IP user manual... - fuzzy logic I think you are right. This would explain why they say in the user manual that the predefined sizes is 8 bytes inputs and 8 bytes outputs. When my system will be ready for testing I'll keep you updated about the results. Many thanks, that-s great team job ! - fuzzy logic Hi esbipa... just I want to know if you did the tests... Would be nice to have a feedback from you... Thanks... - fuzzy logic Please read the following thread, it contains updated infos. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/4be581c20d - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! edit: 30 march 2012 Please read the following thread, it contains updated infos. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/4be581c20d - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! edit: 30 march 2012 Please read the following thread, it contains updated infos. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/4be581c20d - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>

<s>[INST] Socket Messaging Has anybody tried to do socket messaging on a compact logix 5380 controller used in a dual IP mode? I specified the IP address of A2 while creating a socket as mentioned in their manual. But when I try to open a connection I keep getting 16 [/INST] Welcome to Engage, Madamanchi! That error could be related to the MSG's Source Length you configured for the Open Connection: Source Length: Specify 8 bytes (Timeout + AddrLen) + number of characters in the destination address. If that parameter seems to be correct, then would you be so kind to add some screenshots of your system and sockets configurations? Port configuration, Socket Create and Socket Open Connection configuration, MSGs settings... all that can be useful for users here to analyze your settings. Also, there are a couple of technotes I would like to suggest (both require TechConnect for viewing): QA48896 - 5380 Ethernet Socket Errors and Path Information QA49644 - RSLogix 5000 : AOI example for using sockets to read time from NTP or SNTP server Hope this helps. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer I think this has something to do with DNS server setting that you need to resolve time.google.com User Manual 5069-UM001 page 145. To confirm, you need to try to use IP address instead of time.google.com I have taken your advice and used the Rockwell SNTP AOI. Also, I moved the machine network to A2 and our corporate network with internet connection to A1. I have used the IP Address 132.163.97.5 for SNTP_SERVER_ADDRESS tag. I have modified the AOI such that all my MSG instructions are using a path of 3, 10.11.156.2 which is the IP address of my port A1. See below images for my configurations. When I look inside the AOI Create, Open, Write sockets succeed but the Read socket seems to fail with below error code. What could my issue be? Please try to see if the following technote can help: QA16519 - Open Sockets message Error 16#00FF extended 16#0000_0046 Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer NTP protocol uses UDP, so it's normal to have this error when nothing came back from the server (empty Read buffer). Instead of the technote listed above, I would refer to the sockets manual page 39 https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/enet-at002_-en-p.pdf Since no server response, I would be questioning your Gateway settings. You have IP address 10.11.156.1 specified. Is this a physical router that you have? It must be a router or a switch that uses routing up to the enterprise and then to the Internet. Also, before that you were trying to use DNS, but your DNS server addresses are obviously invalid. Thanks. My problem might be the Write message actually. The Write size is 48 but the source buffer only has 0B in ASCII as DATA[0] and everything else is blank. What should the full message be? Also, I confirmed with our IT team that it is actually going out. This is what they pulled from the router: After a lot of troubleshooting, I found out that it is nothing else was wrong with my settings after I had put in the correct DNS settings. It was simply that the ntp servers I was using such as time.google.com, nist ntp, etc weren't returning the time. When I used time.cloudflare.com it worked like a charm. No idea why those other ones don't work. n </s>

<s>[INST] Micro850 and CCW programming issue I am replacing a Micrologix 1400 with a Micro 850. I am trying to convert the RSLogix program to CCW. The original program has a timer that the user can input a time into the timer preset. In CCW, I get an error that says 'Illegal access to a function block parameter'. How can I get around this so that the timer preset can be user changed? Thank you in advance for any help with this! [/INST] BF5879 Are you trying to directly access the Timer.PT parameter? Looks like you would have to move the desired value into a variable and then tie that variable to the PT pin on the block. Edit Note: The PT pin is a data type of TIME, not INT or DINT, so you might have to do a conversion. Regards, RM Welcome to Engage, DeFord! Ryan is right, an example of what he described in his post can be found here: QA13477 Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Yes, I created a simple program to try it out. Rung 1, Convert DINT variable to TIME variable. Rung 2, move time variable into timer preset. Rung 3, timer. Still same error. When you put a time into the preset, you have to tell it to use seconds or miliseconds. But converting a DINT to TIME, there is no option. Thought I might be missing something. Perhaps the most critical portion of the technote fuzzy pointed to: Please note, there is no moving of the variable Preset_time into the timer preset (MOV Preset_time to TON_1.PT would be an illegal operation), it is directly attached to the PT pin. Regards, RM On the output of the ANY to TIME, do I select the timer preset.PT? I tried it and get same error. NO. You cannot address the .PT of the timer. That is the illegal operation. See the picture in my previous post for correct usage. OK, got it. Thanks so much Ryan. I do have another question for you. Can I use a RTRIG contact in CCW to directly replace a ONS in RSLogix? Yes, RTRIG looks like the preferred replacement for a ONS. OK, thanks again Ryan. I hate to be a burden, but I have another question. I have spent many hours re-writing an existing RSLogix program into a CCW program. Another issue is not a big one but I will try to explain. There is a vision controller attached that we are remotely changing the vision program being used. RSLogix 500 program uses a MVM instruction to change the integer into a binary number and then output that to word bits, (O:1.0). I don't need to use the mask part of it. In CCW, the only way I can come up with a work around is to use a seperate rung for each program integer to turn on/off the corresponding outputs. With 54 programs, that's a lot of rungs to do the same thing as one rung in RSLogix. This works, but do you have a better option? Would the AND_MASK work for you in place of the MVM? Not familiar with that but I will play around with it. Thanks. n </s>

<s>[INST] E59 My Ultra3000 manual has no explanation of e59 - only to call AB. This morning 2 of 7 drives started with e59 when everything was ok yesterday. Does anyone have a better explanation or experience with the e59 error. [/INST] Nothing about experiences on that, just some indications in the Knowledgebase: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34165 - fuzzy logic Thanks for that bit of info. I am thinking maybe sercos comm bd, maybe Im just hoping its not 2 drives to replace. I will update thread as I find info. n </s>

<s>[INST] Ultra 5000 Drive C Programs Failing? We had an issue last night with the Ultra5000 drive failing on one of our Hem presses. The hempress was stuck in the lower position (Manual and Auto). Cycled power to the drive several times but couldn't get devicenet communication. So we eventually swapped the drive. As part of the swapping procedure we reloaded the C program for the Ultra 5000. After swapping the drive, the press was raising extremely slow and stalling after hem. We had to reload the C program a second time in order to get it working properly. This is the second time we have had issues with the Ultra 5000 C program. We think it might be getting stuck in a subroutine. My question is, does anyone else have issues with the C program, and are there any patches available to address this? Thanks Eric [/INST] If you have experience programming in C, you should check to see if the program has appropriate check statements. Typically people will use a while loop to perform some of their code. Like this: while (!StopRequested()) This type of statement can help break out of a routine that is stuck. You can also use some of the available variable tables to write diagnostic info. For example, when the program tries to run a certain piece of code, write a number to the variable table that will indicate it is running that code. This might help you troubleshoot the code. I've written many programs for the 5k and it's a really good drive, but it can be difficult to troubleshoot. n </s>

<s>[INST] Logix Designer v21-24 Can't create New Projects Summary: When trying to create new project, error window shows indicating unexpected tokenHi all, Found a weird issue with Logix Designer v21.03, v23.00 and v24.00. When I open an existing project, I have no problems, when I try to create a new project (using any of the versions I listed) it shows me the following dialog box - which if the image can't be seen says - Failed to Create Project: '' is an unexpected token. The expected token is ';'. Line 1, position 159. I don't even understand what this means. This is on my laptop and we don't use the FT Admin Console or FT Security. I have full admin rights on the machine as well. Any help is appreciated. -Kevin [/INST] Never seen... it seems something related to Compare Utility rather than Logix Designer. I would try to repair my Studio setup first. Otherwise I suggest to call in Tech Support. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! n </s>

<s>[INST] RSLogix 5000 program conversion issues to Version 20 Summary: Cannot change L32E processor properties V17 to V20 Has anyone else encountered an issue when attempting to change the processor properties of a program generated in V17 to V20? I receive a fatal error message when doing so. No issue when converting from V17 to V18. No issue when converting the same program from V18 to V19. Same fatal error when converting the V19 project to V20. I can also create a new V17 project and attempt to convert it to V20, but the fatal error again occurs. I will gather the actual error message soon. [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Posting a screenshot with the fatal error would help.... - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Agreed. Found out that it was an issue with having RSLogix set to run in compatibility mode. Unchecked the check box to run in compatibility mode (windows shortcut properties, Compatibility tab) and no problems at all when converting from 17 to 20. When this issue existed, there were two error windows that appeared as described below: RSLogix 5000 Fatal Error C:UsersPublicDocumentsRockwell AutomationRSLogix 5000LogsRSLogix 5000 Fatal Error.Dmp This file may be required by Technical Support in order to diagnose the problem. Please refer to the RSLogix5000 About information, available in the Help menu, for instructions on how to contact Technical Support. RSLogix 5000 Fatal Error Fatal Error! Application Path: C:Program Files (x86)Rockwell SoftwareRSLogix 5000ENUv20BinRS5000.Exe Elapsed execution time: 42 seconds Version: V20.01.00 (Release) Source File: RxUDIDefinition::ConvertFromVersion4ToVersion5 OSVersion: Windows XP 64-bit (Service Pack 3 - Build 2600) Thread Id: 00000814 (2068) Error 0x80090019 (-2146893799) 0x80090019 - The keyset is not defined. Press OK to terminate this application My PC is using Windows 7 64 bit which was the reason why compatibility mode was selected in the first place in order to utilize V17. I had this issue yesterday. Save the file as a .L5K. Then import the .L5k file into a version 20 program. This clears up whatever was in the code and reduces the size of the code. My program went from 11 to 7 MB and I stopped getting the fatal error. n </s>