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<s>[INST] FT View Tag browser issue Summary: Tag Browser hangs I was using FT View Studio Me 6.0 and everthing was perfect. One day the tag browser window started problem. the RSLinx Enterprice folder in the tag browser is not at all expanding. So I cannot browse any tags through my configured topic. I tried uninstalling all the FTView softwares and installed FTView 6.1 Still its the same condition. anyone have any idea?..pls help [/INST] I had somthing like this happen, I use multi screens somtime and one day when I was not the tag browser seamed like it was not opening and was locking up my system. I would hit the Esc key and it would unlock. The tag browser was on my screen that was not there. Hit and hold Alt. then Space bar, Let off both push M then use your mouse or Arrow keys. Also see, https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/33914 Hope it helps. I've just been reading online and found an alternate way on windows 7. When it looks like its locked up, press and hold the windows key and press the left or right arrow and then the browser should appear Never mind Sorry n </s>

<s>[INST] CompactLogix 1768 Mounting Dimensions I have looked in all the manuals and must be blind. I cannot find the mounting dimensions for the 1768 series processors and power supplies. The only reference was to use the processor as a template. [/INST] http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/1768-in004_-en-p.pdf page 7 of 36 dimensions are on page 33 of 36 CompactLogix Power Supplies Specifications http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/1769-td008_-en-p.pdf CompactLogix Controllers Specifications http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/1769-td005_-en-p.pdf Here also in the online Catalog.... http://www.ab.com/en/epub/catalogs/12762/2181376/2416247/407648/7921729/tab4.html - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Show Display-Form if tag has the value 1 Hello, Want to do: My process is running. When the status of a Boolean changes to 1 (True-State), the process will stop and a choice has to be made (by operator) to continue. To make that choice, I want a Pop-Up to be displayed when the Boolean changes to 1. Is that possible? In short: Show a Display-form (PopUp.gfx) when a tag (Boolean) has the state 1. [/INST] Tom, you have to use VBA to do this... Here a post from another Forum that explains the why and a method to realize it - LINK Also I know there is the possibility to use the event Change in Tag or TagGroup classes. Here others links that maybe useful.LINK 1LINK 2 Maybe other users have already the complete source code for that...I'm not too expert on VBA... :smileysad: Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Tom, I've used tech note 22007 frequently to do the sort of automatic popups you describe. Using a NumericDisplay or NumericInput object tends to simplify the VBA code so I don't need to bother with TagGroups. Basically you create a graphic that always runs and has one of these two objects in it. When the tag for that object changes state, check to see if it is the go state (i.e. Bit = 1). If so, use the ExecuteCommand method to run the Display command from that client. That will do the trick! Ok, that works fine! Thank you both n </s>

<s>[INST] ENBT IP Address How to read Ethernet IP address from ENBT module. [/INST] The IP address scrolls across the front of the module while the module is running. That's about as simple as reading gets. If you mean 'how to I programmatically read the IP address from the module into my PLC program, that can be done with a CIP Generic message in the MSG instruction. RA Knowledgebase article 26779 includes details about how to use the MSG instruction to access the TCP/IP Object inside the 1756-ENBT or any other ControlLogix family Ethernet interface. Thank you. Yes. I Meant How to read from PLC Programming. But I Unable to Read this Article 26779. MSG instruction should be configured as follows: Message Type : CIP GenericService Type : Get Attribute SingleClass : f5Instance : 1Attribute : 5Destination : SINT array with 22 elements (70 if there is a Domain Name) Path should be the interested Ethernet module. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk View Site Edition version 12 (CPR9 SR12) Design Considerations.pdf Summary: Knowledge Base Document ID IN3416The knowledgebase article doesn't seem to have the files for version 12 attached. Please can someone send me a copy ? or attach. [/INST] https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/ci/okcsFattach/get/32549_18 Are you saying you cannot get to the link above? https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/32549 The KB article you referenced is the link above. In it is the first link above. The KB article is listed as for everyone so it's not behind the TechConnect paywall. Thanks for the reply. I can see the answer, and the attachments for all FT View SE versions except 11 & 12, even though they were listed. Someone has emailed me a copy of the pdf, so I'm good for now. n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView networking hello friends,i am new to this RSView.....i want to share the data between two PCs(RSView installed) using RSView .....so can i get the solutions for this ............it is very important for me.............i am in between project so i need to configuure the solutions [/INST] Hi Deepak, We'll need a little bit more information in order to answer your question. When you say share data, are you saying you want one RSView32 to see tags from a remote RSView32? If so, and if all you need are device tags, you can use RSLinx Gateway on the server RSView32 station. Your node on the client RSView32 station would point to RSLinx Remote OPC Server on the server computer. You can also turn the server RSView32 computer into an OPC tag server. In that configuration, you would create a node that points to the remote RSView32 tag server on the server RSView32 computer. This allows you to see all tags, including memory tags. However, my feeling is that when it comes to large numbers of tags, RSLinx is a better performer. If you mean you need to see logged data on multiple computers, you can log to ODBC or .DBF and use Excel or whatever viewer to see the data. Tech note 29789 shows how to embed an ODBC query in an Excel spreadsheet. I hope one of these solutions helps. If not, any additional details would be valuable. n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-ENBT/A Intermittantly stops communicating. 1756-ENBT/A Ethernet/IP module Intermittantly stops communicating without any failure indication and we have to reseat the module to get it to communicate again. [/INST] What the component that communicating whit 1756 ENBT? Thank you for replying. RSlinx, Top Server, and all Message Instructions stop communicating. It seems to happen when we have a lot of traffic on our ¼ T line. From that description I don't have anything specific to say. Not enough detail yet to pin point.That being said, The general:Make sure the firmware is up to the latest the firmware in your controller supports.Make sure you have not exceeded the maximum connections for the ENBT (64) The more specific. Since this is RSLinx as an OPC server, OPC does not initiate reconnect. So if the client drops off the server does not know and vice versa. And, since it happens when there is a lot of traffic on the network, this could be the case. There is a little diagnostics utility to watch packets in RSLinx and see if bad data or a drop of data is occuring. Do some repeative pings too to see if there is packet loss on the network during these times. If so, it will be a network archetecture/bandwidth issue not an issue with the ENBT. Thank you, I do believe it is a bandwidth problem that stops communications, sometimes it takes 300 ms while pinging. We need a faster network the higher ups don’t want to pay for it. Once the 1756-L55M24 ControlLogix Processor Stops communicating we have to re-rack the Ethernet/IP module. This happens Intermittently to all 3 of our ControlLogix Processors I will try updating the firmware first, and than fight for a faster network. Anyone know why the Processor doesn’t start re-communicating without re-racking the 1756-ENBT Ethernet/IP module. Use the 'Logix5000 Task Monitor' to check all communication from a plc. Among other things, it includes the number of connections and the CPU usage from the ethernet cards. Instead of guessing, you get 'hard' numbers. Than you can take actions, ie increase polling time from HMI...I believe this is the latest version. successCeeYa Check Utility in knowbase doc 41204 to see if your module is inside the manufaturing date for ATMEL chip recall and if the required modules are indeed on your system. n </s>

<s>[INST] PF 40 can't get reverse to work single phase feed (208) paramater is at 0 [/INST] timpl, just some more infos needed... may you post how do you connect the drive inputs?do you want to reverse from keypad, digital I/O, comms ?!P036, start source, which value ?A051 - A052 - A053 - A054 are different than default ? Thanks...- fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] OnChange on a tag Hey, Want to do: Make Button visible when tag (DINT) changes. For example, OnChange of a numeric display or variable can be used in VB(.net) and C++ Builder. Can an OnChange, in any kind of way, be used in RS View SE? I searched for it, but with no luck. Maybe someone inhere can help me with this problem. I tried a Animation (Visibility) on the Button with variants of the following code: {[ControllerName]TagName.OnChange()} Thanks a lot! Kind regards, Tom [/INST] Tom, just a clarification... Assume that your expression works :smileytongue:Then, when your tag changes, object become visible; then, when does it return invisible ?I mean... if the tag will change again, and your object is already visible, what do you want to do ?May you better explain the desidered sequence of your application? - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, I have a Pop-Up. There is a Numeric Display (linked to a tag) and a Button on it. I wanted a OK-Button to be visible when the value of the Numeric Display changes (after a carriage return), but in the meantime I've found the sollution for my problem. As easy as it can be, I've used the following code in my Visible-Animation of my Button:({[ControllerName]TagName} >= 0) AND ({[ControllerName]TagName} <= 100) Still, thanks for your fast reply Fuzzy. Kind regards, Tom n </s>

<s>[INST] Unable to Un-Lock a Safety PLC (L61S- -v16) My customer has a Safety System currently installed (They installed it) and they want me to make some changes. They sent me their program and thier password. When I open the application the Lock/Unlock button is Grey'ed out and I can't click on it. why is that? Thanks Yvon [/INST] Just a question: do you have RSLogix5000 either Professional or Full edition on your PC ? This is required in order to work with the GuardLogix.... :smileysurprised: Q: What software do I need to program GuardLogix in v16 / v17?A: The GuardLogix Safety Editor is only included with the Full and Professional editions of RSLogix 5000. Service and Standard editions allow upload/download and view capabilities, but you cannot edit or add safety tags, safety instructions or safety modules.Alternatively, the GuardLogix editor can be purchased separately and added to Standard edition to gain safety functionality. The catalog number for this part is 9324-RLDGLXE.NOTE: If you are attempting to edit or create a Safety project with a version of RSLogix 5000 other than that listed above, you will observe the following symptoms:Safety Task is grayed out (unable to edit)Safety module configurations cannot be edited or changedSafety modules are not available in the pick list for you to add to your I/O configurationYou cannot select L61S, L62S or L63S when creating a new projectYou cannot Safety Lock/Unlock, create or delete a Safety Signature See FAQ - Aid 44566 - fuzzy logic I have Standard, I have done 6 Safety Applications in V14. Why they would have changed the Editor Type for v16/v17 is beyond me... Don't mind me as I walk away swearing. Yvon Oh, don't worry, I've nice earplugs here ! :smileyvery-happy: - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] where are my licenses Where are my licenses found these days? serial number, Product key etc. All teh stuff y ou need when installing another version? I looked all over RA and can't find them. myRockwell doesn't have them [/INST] In most cases? The old ones will be in the red mail, or with the soft boxes. The new ones in the subscription portal. But all of them? Well... you need to call the wizards from the contracts or the activations. n </s>

<s>[INST] Stratix5700 VPN Bridge Summary: Without Using NAT, How to bridge between two IP networks Hi, Thanks to everyone for their help with my last few problems. Here is another to keep you all occupied. I have a Contrologix processor on IP that I want to get access to via a client's IP network. I have VPN access on to the client's network (10.44.32.xxx) and have been recommended to get a Stratix 5700 (1783-BMS06SL) to bridge between the client's network and the processor(192.168.1.100). The 5700 doesn't' have NAT so any suggestions as to how I can make the bridge please? Many thanks John [/INST] By the way, it's running the Lite firmware. Please note that the FULL VERSION is needed. You can not upgrade the software from a Lite to a Full version in the field. Must be purchased. Part of the value of the Stratix 5700 is that it can act as a router with its connected routes (Inter-VLANRouting) and can be configured for static routes. You may configure Static Routing using the CLI (Command Line Interface) 566590 - Configuring static routes in a Stratix 8000/5700 - 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 ! #HL100 n </s>

<s>[INST] Manual for a 1746-QV Module All I can find on the 1746-QV module is a quick start guide, and it is old. Is there a manual on this module? [/INST] Here we are... :smileytongue: User Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks a bunch! n </s>

<s>[INST] RS Emulator can support hi fellowsi want to use rs emulator with rslogix 5000and rsstand lite version.i want to use thumb wheel as integer value and compare it in rslogix can emulator support it?if any one have example how to use thes console devices guide methanks [/INST] Yes, it is supported... you have to use RSLinx as OPC server to work with it... Take a look to the Getting Results guide. It may helps....:smileywink: - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] the difference between 1786-RG6 & 1786-RG6F How is the difference between cable 1786-RG6 and 1786-RG6F ? In which case we should use 1786-RG6 and In which case we should use 1786-RG6F? [/INST] RG-6 is standard cable used for Controlnet applications. RG-6F is RG-6 cable for flex applications such as festooning. Also, you may find some specific informations of the two cables in Aid 48330 and Aid 43243 - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] 1746-bas-5/02 basic module m0/m1 capable with slc 504 I am looking for a information on the basic module working on slc504.Kindly help me in finding user manual or programming manual.I am trying to read a barcode reader response on port 2 of the basic card.I already have the basic card programmed long time before and it works with the exisiting barcode readers ( these do not work).Thanks,Reddy Pingili [/INST] About the manuals: User ManualReference Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] ControlLogix conversion Summary: Converting 1756-L1 20.04 to 1756-L8ES 32.02I have to convert a 1756-L1 20.04 application to 1756-L8ES 32.02. Question: Will the ControlNet Schedule be lost? Is there some part of programme not treated while the conversion? [/INST] I'm not sure, but i guess the controlnet schedule will be lost, but you could load the controlnet file again in the processor. OK Thank you n </s>

<s>[INST] micrologix 1200 to compactlogix migration i have micrologix 1200 system with panelview plus 7 i need to upgrade all the components client use compactlogix l18ER almost on all equipment my question is if i can use the compactlogix and the best way to do the migration ,the system use 8 powerflex x4 and i need to go with powerflex 525 . [/INST] mar, I suggest to start reading the following technote: QA3362 1769-L18ER controllers support a maximum of 8 EtherNet/IP nodes, so you should be able to control all your PowerFlex drives. ​fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Greetings mar. It is likely that you will use the migration tool mentioned in FuzzyLogic's tech note reference. As someone who has done a migration with the tool I can give you a head's up on a couple of things to watch for. My migrations did not include any VFDs so I can't advise on any special issues they might cause. The migration tool is very good for the bulk of the code There are some things that it simply cannot translate for you. Fortunately it will capture those pieces of code and mark them for you to come back to so you know what you will have to translate yourself. I can't recall for sure, but I don't believe I was able to get the equivalent of tag descriptors with the migration. Given that your tag names will not be descriptive in nature, you will most likely want to add those descriptions to the project to the migrated tag database. It is important to have the descriptors when troubleshooting and testing the migrated code. All your migrated tags will retain their address as the tag name i.e N12:1/3 will migrate to N12[1].3 It is possible my memory is a little foggy on whether or not the descriptors will come with the migration. I've only done 2 migrations and the last one was almost 4 years ago. I could be wrong on this point. If your Micrologix code uses any indirect addressing, the portions of Micrologix that use it will not migrate properly. You will have to determine how you will want to sort that out. If you want to know how I did it in my case, let me know. Your PID loops will migrate just fine, but I preferred updating them to what is standard PID instruction in ControlLogix The migration isn't particularly technically difficult, but it is tedious. Be prepared for more than just a few days work. In my case, it took a couple months to really get everything right. That included time spent debugging after the system went live and fixing things I missed. You can do some of the work ahead of time, like deciding how you want to handle indirect addressing from the MicroLogix code. If you have a test bench available to test your migrated code, you should definitely use it. A small number of code instances migrated but did not migrate well in my case and I was not able to see them until the code was executing. If it were me, I would want to go through every line of migrated code before putting it into production. 1. In RSLogix 500 save your project as *ACD file like the attached image 2. follow the migration steps (The type of controller, Version and IO migration). 3. For Powerflex 525 drives, you can add them to IO tree and read all parameters through Ethernet ok i did migration on both components, but i think there is something that I did wrong ,both project loaded but getting some errors, by the way i tried to use migration tool but apparently is missing on mi pc i couldn't find it. It seems the HMI looks for RSLOGIX 500 tags notation you have to modify the tags on HMI as well to read RSLogix 5000 tags. If the HMI reads the PLC data through HMI tags you can export them to .csv file and then correct them to the new notation by one click. n </s>

<s>[INST] RSLogix 5000 emulation Is it possible to use a PC serial port for data input/output when using serial commands with Emulate5000 ? [/INST] Yes, you may configure the serial port to use when creating a controller… Aid 37086 - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] FactoryTalk TeamOne and device addition Summary: Our PlantPax DCS is on a VLAN. I have all of the IP Adresses yet cant see them in the device addition screen for TeamOneSo our PlantPax system is on a VLAN. I cant find one IP Address for anything in this plant when I try to add a new device in TeamOne. I have a full list of known working IP Addresses yet I have the app doesn't see any of them. I know I am doing something wrong but I have tried CIP URL, Host Names, and IP Adresses. This is from another post that was on a different subject so I created this one here for better use of knowledge separation. [/INST] Joseph, I think you should call Rockwell Tech Support on this one. I briefly tried TeamOne a year ago but it wasn't suitable for our type of work. I do not know anyone who has used it extensively. One thing you might try, if your IT department doesn't freak out, is to put a wifi router directly into the network with a hard-coded IP address. Let it give you an IP address via DHCP that is also part of the network in question. I'm guessing that TeamOne isn't up to complex networks. TJ I really appreciate it. I did call them and my sales rep. They are working it for me best they can. I will keep you posted on how this goes. TeamOne really seems to be a great tool if I can get it to work like the TWO videos online have it working. Thank you once again. It would be TERRIFIC if you posted your results here. Rockwell's mobile apps seem long idea and short on delivery. I hope your experience will point the way for the rest of us. I found a new mobile app in Google play - Rockwell IAB Mobile. Viewing it on a PC browser, says it needs Android 4.2 or higher, no other requirements. However, I can't find it in Google Play on my Pixel 3. In the PC browser, it says it is not compatible with my Android 10 Pixel 3. What the heck, Rockwell? I've got a query into the email address listed with the app, but no response yet. I hope you get something faster than me. n </s>

<s>[INST] PowerFlex 700S Startup wizard PowerFlex 700S with DriveLogix.Configured for motion control.RSLogix 16.03DriveExecutive 4.01.01 I try to use the Startup wizard (from RSLogix or from DriveExecutive) but when I get to Power Circuit Diagnostic Test (or any other requiring control of the drive) it says, Received an error response to a control message. This may have been caused by a loss of communications or another device such as a network scanner may have begun controlling the drive. You will no longer be able to control the drive. I cannot use the HIM to run the startup because it has no Start/Stop buttons. How am I supposed to start up this drive? [/INST] Hi Phil, It sounds like the drive has been configured in the I/O Config section of the PLC and the PLC has control of it. When an I/O connection is established and running, the drive cannot be controlled by explicit message. Please check the MOD LED on the comm adapter on the drive. If it is solid green, the PLC has control of the drive. The PLC is question is DriveLogix. I have tried putting it in program mode and I have tried inhibiting the drive connection but with the same results. Phil, did you try to use DriveExecutive via 1203-USB after removing theDrive from I/O tree of RSLogix5000 ? (you may add it later, after programmed) Same issue ? - fuzzy logic I don't have a 1203-USB. Nor do I have any particular desire to get one. Nice, Phil... :smileywink: So, how do you get access to programming the PF700s ? Again, did you try to remove first your drive from I/O tree ? - fuzzy logic Yes. The answer was to remove the drive from the I/O tree. That required making a hacked version of the program just for tuning. I was really hoping to avoid that. I think there ought to be a better way ... Incidentally, I use Ethernet to configure the drive. Unfortunately, I think there aren't other solutions... :smileysad: So, I guess you've solved it... in case, may you please mark the thread as solved, using the green Solution? button over MY post ? - fuzzy logic fuzzy logic wrote: ... I think there aren't other solutions... fuzzy logic also wrote:Nice, Phil... :smileywink: Again, did you try to remove first your drive from I/O tree ? And this seems to have solved this thread... so this is the only solution... :smileywink: Have a nice day, - fuzzy logic How to set date and time for Powerflex 700S used with 20-COMME? There isn't a real time clock on the 700S so you can't set date and time. Hi, Have a PowerFlex700 with Vector Control and Decoder PCB. After power up drive I hear some relay clicking inside but Drive not working at all. Does it necessary to connect second cable between I/O Board and Drive and connect something to I/O terminal? Or Drive have to power up without it? n </s>

<s>[INST] RS logix 5000 V18 activaton Dear sir, I have installed RsLogix 5000 V16 on my PC. I have Dongle Activation for RsLogix 5000 V18but RsLogix 5000 V16 is not working with this activation. is it possible toactivate V16 with V18 activation?thanks in advance Rahul [/INST] RSLogix5000 activation should work..regardless of version... however if there are multiple product types of 5000 like service , mini, standard,full, pro one may not activate the other. thank u very much. Hello, I would like more information about RS logix 5000 V18What are the advantages about this new version?Thx. Alexander Hilario Hi Alexander, and welcome to the Forum ! Well, you might have more possibility to get help posting in a new topic, about your request... :smileywink: Anyway, take a look to technote 9242, the release notes contain all the informations you need about the new features of that version of the software. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] CCW version 20.01 connect to Kinetix 6000 is not success Hello Everyone, My purpose of connection kinetix is learning auto tune servo driver. I am reading the document motion-at005_-en-p (motion system tuning). On page 37, it said using connected components workbench , which can config 4 parameters for load observation. Our CCW version is 20.01. I think we just need the profile of Kinetix6000, then our CCW can add and connect it. But I can not find this documents anywhere in download centre. I need help, thank you. regards bob [/INST] Hello Bob, The Kinetix 6000 is not on CCW as of yet. The manual mentions an offset of 500 in IDN values in CCW as you can program a Kinetix 3 in CCW or studio 5000. Hope this helps. Thank you, Daniel. this method wouldn't work. Have to find other way. it helps. bob Hello Bob Wang I'm not a specialist of the CCW so I can't give advises But you can use Drive Explorer and should be able to those parameters, if you have access to the DPI port. I think also that you can use MSG in logix and address the IDN for Load Observer. got to the User Manual page 208 regards Yes, Vincent. I have to put MSG to confirm the status of Load Observer. Due to our machine has the position error sometimes, and most resource of motion routines are not available. Thank you again and have a good weekend. bob Hi Bob, If you have the 1203-USB cable you could create the data base on CCW by using the discover function when connecting. It may take some time but has worked on earlier version of CCW. Thanks Rockwell Staff, I will ask my colleague to see we have this cable or not. bob Hi Bob Did you investigate why you have a Position error ! this important, because Load observer may not compensate if the BW is higher than 300hz ... so better to understand why you have this position error. Regards Hi Vincent, I am still learning, when I am monitoring the position error with trend, it is between -0.4 to +0.4, but the position error limit in driver parameter is 10mm. As I mentioned before, all the routines for motion control are not accessible. so I was stuck there. Thank you and have a good holiday bob n </s>

<s>[INST] SLC 5/05 Migration to COMPACT LOGIX L71 Summary: Need help confirming claims of equipment OEM regarding the CLX L71 + MVI56E-MCMDear All, We are migrating the control panel of one of our equipment, this panel currently uses SLC 5/05 with MVI46. We are migrating through the OEM to Control Logix L71 + MVI56E-MCM. The OEM claims that communication (MODBUS) mapping/configuration cannot be done in the same way for MVI56E-MCM; as it was for MVI46. Meaning they are requiring us to change the configuration on our control system (DCS) side. I'd like to seek your technical insights and experience. I attach CLX-Prosoft.pdf page 1 is our existing setup with the SLC 5/05 & MVI46. Page 2 is what I want to confirm if its possible to assign the same data (now in the CLX L71) to the same MODBUS address (400XX). Below is some of there claims: Earlier in SLC500 Modbus module there was a different way and a separate program to handle the communications data between processor and communication module, it was possible to manually handle each address individually to read and write data, but in newer version ControlLogix 5000 processor data handling between CPU and Modbus Module is arranged so that there is only one Read and one Write data table. This means to handle the entire data mapping of ALL allocated DCS Signals (Read & Write), we will need to re do the Link List and Mapping of these tags / address in the PLC Program and you will need to some modification to your system. We've contacted some AB authorized system integrators in our country and they think what this OEM is claiming is wrong and there is no need to change entire mapping/configuration on our control system (DCS) side. Hoping for your kind consideration. Thank you very much. [/INST] I have no experience with it. (never used it myself) But i think it can be achieved with the Pass Through function of prosoft https://www.prosoft-technology.com/var/plain_site/storage/original/application/e4ecf6c1c7c5865a147bdd5e0445000b.pdf Page 95 In the manual of the module, it doesn't seem to say how to enable this mode. How do we activate this pass through function? It also does not say any specific details for using this function/mode. Do we just activate it and then write the data to MCM.DATA.WriteData only? Youi can set it with the type of port selection MCM.CONFIG.PORTX and then parameter Type Type INT 0=Master, 1=Slave, 2=Slave: pass-through, 3=Slave: formatted pass-through/data swapped, 4=Slave: form. pass-through Search the document for the word Pass and you will find some more information. Good luck n </s>

<s>[INST] How to remove security password on network mode for FactoryTalk View SE Hi everybody ! We have installed the FactoryTalk View SE 5.0 Package for a factory on a computer as server host, and configure the security yet on Network Mode. However, Our partner has lost this username and password already. Now they cannot log on the FactoryTalk as well as access the FactoryTalk View Studio on Network Mode because it required them to enter the username and password.So anybody know how to deal with this case? How to remove this username and password?Please reply us soon. Thank you very much! If you don't understand clearly what I describe, pls check this picture I attached bellow [/INST] First, try the two basic methods: 1. The default username is Administrator, with a blank password.2. In FactoryTalk CPR9 (FTView v5.00) and later, all Windows administrator accounts are automatically created as FactoryTalk Administrator accounts, with the same password as the Windows account. FactoryTalk Security is very difficult to remove; it wouldn't be very good security if it was easy to bypass. When I work on FactoryTalk applications for my clients, I create and keep secure a separate FactoryTalk Administrator account and strong password in case my clients change, lose, or forget their own passwords. If the above methods do not work, you must contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support directly to start the process for resetting FactoryTalk passwords. You will require management authority to authorize Technical Support to help you with this. Thanks Ken_RoachI have tried all the 2 method you suggest. Although It's still not working, I think it may be useful for someone who doesn't specify any security password. In my own case, because I have specified a username and password for my client, the first method is not working. I also tried the later method and although the FTview SE version is 5.00, it cannot be accessible by the Windows account. Perhaps I will try to reinstall the software before ask Rockwell inc. for any helps. Anyway, thank you in advance Thank you for the feedback. Lost passwords are a real pain. While FactoryTalk View SE 5.00 and later does create a FactoryTalk Administrator account that is linked to the Windows Administrator account, there is nothing to prevent the administrator from deleting that account from FactoryTalk. It's interesting that your client was security-minded enough to delete the two default accounts, but not security-minded enough to safely record his password. Re-installing the software will not work unless you reinstall the base OS:smileysad: n </s>

<s>[INST] Versaview 6200T-12WA classification Summary: What is the classification for Versaview 6200T-12WAWhat is the classification for Versaview 6200T-12WA? Cannot find If it's class1 div2. [/INST] Is this what you are looking for? https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/6200-in001_-en-p.pdf Page 3 But the actual certificate i cannot find You right no certificate. Strange, normaly certificate are available. Thank you. n </s>

<s>[INST] How to make PLC tag value reading more efficient in FTViewSE VBA? In my PLC chassis,there's one 1756-L74 and 3 1756-ENBTs. The first ENBT is connected to about 20 1734-AENT nodes. The second ENBT is connected to about 20 PVP Plus. The third one is used to communicate with FTViewSE 6.0 in the server(Win2003 Standard Server). In the FTViewSE project,I create a tag group in VBA and add some PLC tags in it. I want to log about 30 tag values which are all in that tag group to a database. But I find that it takes about 5 seconds to get these values (using a series of 'mytag.value' in vba). How can I make this tag value reading more efficient? [/INST] I'd group the tags together in a Data Model and set my logging rate accordingly. n </s>

<s>[INST] ControlLogix Programming - Alternative editors Summary: Are you using editors other than RSLogic5000Hi does any one program this platform with any tools other than the RSLogix5000 package i.e. script editors, spreadsheets, or databases ? For modification of existing code or complilation of generic code blocks i.e. device handlers, scale blocks, coms interfaces to device blocks. [/INST] I know of customers of mine using XML to create standard code for RS5000, generating starting point for their machines's programs. A useful resource could be the following: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/1756-rm084_-en-p.pdf - 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] Factorytalk View Studio - Properties Popup Size Hi, When I open a property configuration popup, it is zoomed in so I cannot see all the configuration options. I don't know if this a Windows display configuration issue or a Rockwell setting. I cannot extend the popup. I have tried adjusting the Windows display settings and trying to scroll in and out, but neither of these work. Can anyone help with this? Thank you [/INST] Welcome to Engage, Martyn! I suggest to review the following threads on the same subject: LINK1 LINK2 LINK3 Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Thank You Link 2 - item 9 solved it Great! I'm happy for this! Thank you for your feedback, it will be useful to other users as well. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>

<s>[INST] PowerFlex 70 Drive Parameters Is there a way to extract the drive parameters from a powerflex drive that is connect to a PLC5 processor by RIO? I know Drive Executive is not an option but wanted to see if there was another way other than manually recording them. [/INST] Unfortunately, no way.... :smileysad: You need to connect to the drive via DPI port.... - fuzzy logic Is there a special cable or adapter for this? In order to connect your PC to a drive, to use Drive Explorer / Drive Executive, you need to use a 1203-USB; with this interface, you may connect to PowerFlex 4x and PowerFlex 7x, the cables are already included. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic This product works well with my PowerFlex 70's and 700's. Big time savings over trying to write the parameters by hand (there are hundreds of parameters!). I use the 1203-USB with Drive Executive. n </s>

<s>[INST] Is Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk DCOM Auth Level utility needed when installing FactoryTalk View SE 13? We have a mix of sites that require a patch rollup to deal with DCOM and some that are getting fresh installs of the latest version of FactoryTalk View SE and Services Platform. For the systems where we are applying the patch rollup we need to also run the FactoryTalk DCOM Auth Level utility to set Packet Integrity. My question is whether we need to use that same utility when installing the latest version of FTV applications and components? Does anyone know if we need to use that utility in those cases or not? Thanks! [/INST] BretGregory The installation of FTView SE 13 should set the DCOM Auth Level utility to set Packet Integrity. You can see the Keys in the Windows Registry. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftOLEAppCompat RequireIntegrityActivationAuthenticationLevel = 0x5h Thanks Philip! I couldn't find anything that gave me a definitive answer, so this helps a lot. Have a great holiday weekend! n </s>

<s>[INST] The memory module hardware faulted or the memory module is incompatible with OS. Hello: I have a 1764 ML 1500, which is faulted, the PLC status file displays the following message: The memory module hardware faulted or the memory module is incompatible with OS according to the manual the recommended action is: • Upgrade the OS to be compatible with memory module. • Obtain a new memory module. Please I want your opinion about this item, because if I'd upgrade the OS, is possible that PLC will be unabled. and if I'd changed the memory module what happens if the new module is not recognized? Best Regards [/INST] Welcome to Engage, Oscar! I'm moving this thread to Legacy, where it is better suited. If you are not already a member of the Legacy community and want to continue this conversation, you will be prompted to join that community. There is a technote on the subject I'm going to suggest through a link here below. QA5253 If the system was working fine, then there are chances the memory module is faulted. The technote contains indications about memory modules compatibility and procedures. Please consider that a TechConnect contract is required to access the above technote. Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>

<s>[INST] PF70 - Parameter 53 Hi all, Can anybody explain what is the difference betwen a “Custom V/Hz” and “Fan/Pmp V/Hz”, are both of this setting drive is in V/Hz mode.. is the torque level between this two are not the same? if yes what is the percentage factor.. Thanks, Gnix [/INST] Hi Gnix, I suggest to review the PowerFlex 70 & 700 Reference Manual, starting page 51 (Motor Control Modes) , for details about your request. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Udate PVc User Program via USB Memory Stick Summary: Need to update an existing 2711C-K3M user program using a USB Flash Drive I have an existing 2711C-K3M and I would like to send an updated user program to a customer using a USB flash drive to copy a .cha file to internal memory. I was testing the procedure and it does not seem to work. Sorry for the lengthy description but here is the procedure I used: Plug the USB drive into the port on the back of the PVc and from the PVc screen, I select File Manager & press F1 to change the source from Internal to USB. I press F3 which displays the file on the USB memory stick. There is only one file and it is selected by default. I press F3 again which brings up the choices Run, Copy, Delete, Startup Set. I select Copy, press Enter and select Copy Application. I leave the Destination as Internal and press F3, then press F1 to copy. The screen shows a result 2007: Operation Succeeded (OK (F1)) and I press F1. I press F4 to exit and then reselect File Manager and change the source to Internal. When I press F3, the file that I seemed to copy does not show, only the factory installed Initial_K3M is shown. Can anyone advise what I am doing wrong? Thanks in advance. [/INST] Are you updating an existing file on the PVc ? If this is your case, it is suggested to delete the existing .cha file before performing the transfer, if the new file has the same name. - 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 input. In testing my update theory, I was using a new PVc straight out of the box with only the Initial_K3M application. I was not seeing the copied application file. I connected the K3M to my laptop using the USB A to USB B cable and accessed the unit with a web browser using the K3M default IP address 169.254.254.2 I was able to dowload the file, as expected. I deleted the file, as you suggested, and used the USB memory stick to copy the file to the K3M internal memory. The file did show up. Not sure why it did not show up before. As an experiment, I changed the file name and tried another copy operation from the USB memory stick and it also showed up in the K3M internal memory. It seems that connecting the unit one time through the laptop triggered something. The PVc has since been delivered but I have another one on order so I will try the initial copy operation on a clean unit and see if I have the same results as before. I will post the results here. Thanks again for the reply. n </s>

<s>[INST] Panel View Plus HMI Alarm Banner Time & Date Acting Strangely Hi all, Good day. I have encountered an issue where the time and date on the alarm banner are different from the time and date on the HMI terminal. Please refer to the image below: Has anyone encountered this issue before? Is there any solution to it? Thanks in advance Best regards, Steven [/INST] Welcome to Engage, Steven! I know of an issue with PanelView Plus Series B, is it your case? See BF28054 - (TechConnect required for viewing) fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Thanks Fuzzy Logix. This is really helpful. Hope they will fix it soon. Thanks again for your help. 👍👍 You're welcome! I'll try to keep track of this and notify here if there is anything new. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>

<s>[INST] Fatal Error Getting the following error trying to upload program; Fatal Error! Application Path: C:Program Files (x86)Rockwell SoftwareStudio 5000Logix DesignerENUv32BinLogixDesigner.exe Elapsed execution time: 43 seconds Version: V32.04.00 (Release) Location: 0xbc3a27bc58b80d44+7429 OS Version: Windows 8 64-bit Thread Id: 00009054 (36948) Error 0x80042001 (-2147213311) RxE_NOT_FOUND - Requested item could not be found. One project file is currently open: C:USERSPAULDOCUMENTSOAK FLINTADR - FORD REWORKRobotStacker.ACD Work Path: C:UsersPaulAppDataLocalTempRSLogix5000.TempAB_082CAB_1770 Time open: 32 seconds Only with this processor. I have no issues with others. [/INST] Welcome to Engage, Libby! Try to see if the following technote can help: BF22976 - Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000: Fatal error 0x80042001 when trying to go online Techconnect is required for viewing. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>

<s>[INST] Integrated architecture Builder 2023 software download EDIT: moved to Activations community -FL Hello Everyone, i log on Rockwell webisite, and download the IAB software, but the version is 2022, can anyone give me a link that i can download 2023 version? Thank you [/INST] Hello Carry, Please use QA6216 to find the latest version of IAB. There are regular updates for this software and I am not sure if there is a 2023 version, but this will bring you to the most recent. Hope this helps. Once you have downloaded the latest version available from our website (which you probably have already done) and finished the installation, you need to run the Current Program Updater to get the latest required files, making your IAB up-to-date. You can launch the tool from Start --> Rockwell Automation n </s>

<s>[INST] Disable a button - have it show grayed out Can I disable a button in FTview 10.0? I have a button that I want to disable for a short time - and then enable it again. How can that be done in FTview 10.0? In iFix or WinCC a property on the object can be set to enabled/disabled. When disabled, the object is grayed out and does not accept input. [/INST] Hey Jake104E, sure you can. Take a look to the following technote: QA37961 There is a dedicated tab in the button properties. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Thanks - found that. Turns out I actually have used it - a long time ago - and had forgotten. Here its based on evaluation of a tag-expression. Anyway - I cant open the technote using the link in your answer. I have TechConnect - so I try to search the KnowledgeBase with QA37961 - but I only get some other results. Any hints to how I access these technotes? Hi Jake104E, I double checked that link and it shall work for a TechConnect user. There could be something wrong with your browser or your account... try to access the following technote to start a troubleshooting: IP622 It contains many suggestions and a quick check of your account's access level. You should see the following: Please do that and let us know. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>

<s>[INST] comunicacion ethernet con omron Summary: comunicacion de micro 1400 con ethernet a plc omron NXEICcomo puedo comunicar via ethernet un micrologix 1400 con un PLC Omron NXEIC202? How can i communicate via ethernet a micrologix1400 with an Omron PLC NXEIC202? [/INST] What Ethernet protocol does the MicroLogix 1400 use? 61103 | Date Created: 05/04/2009 | Last Updated: 03/30/2015 Access Level: Everyone Email this page Print Subscribe to Updates Question What Ethernet protocol does the MicroLogix 1400 use and are there any restrictions that should be considered. Answer The MicroLogix 1400 supports Ethernet communication via the Ethernet communication channel 1. Ethernet is a local area network that provides communication between a variety of network devices at 10/100 Mbps. TCP/IP is the mechanism used to transport Ethernet messages. The MicroLogix 1400 processor uses TCP/IP to establish sessions and to send MSG commands. Connections can be initiated by either a client program (INTERCHANGE or RSLinx application) or a processor. The Ethernet communication channel, Channel 1, allows your controller to be connected to a local area network for various devices providing 10 Mbps/100 Mbps transfer rate. MicroLogix 1400 controllers support Ethernet/IP with CIP explicit messaging (message exchange), BOOTP/DHCP Client, HTTP Server, SMTP Client, DNS Client, SNMP Server and Socket Interface with CIP Generic messaging. MicroLogix 1400 controllers do not support Ethernet I/O master capability through CIP implicit messaging (real-time I/O messaging). Note on SNMP Support SNMP support is minimal for the MicroLogix 1400. It is limited to the setting and reading (GetRequest and SetRequest) of a limited number of simple variables such as SysContact and SysLocation. Device information is also available from teh SysDescr variable. n </s>

<s>[INST] Is there a way to setup Optix to a Logix Emulator on the same workstation for testing? [/INST] We use Logix Echo to communicate to FTOptix. https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/software/factorytalk/designsuite/logix-echo.htmln </s>

<s>[INST] CCW Catalog Summary: Terminal interface Catalog not presentI have install CCW V 12, but I want to downgrade to V10.01. I Have uninstall V12 and install V10. It's work but I dont view In catalog, Terminal interface. How I can install terminal interface V 4.01? [/INST] Not sure how to do what you want - I use CCW only for the drive software. Would you tell us please why you want to downgrade from 12 to 10? I've had significant troubles with all versions of CCW; I'm curious what other users think of the software. n </s>

<s>[INST] Using Replace Display Number with multiple PanelView Summary: Can the PLC tell which display number multiple PanelViews are using?I am using 2 PanelView 1250 HMIs (FactoryTalk View ME version 7) - with identical configurations - and a ControlLogix PLC. I am using the Global Connection parameter Replace Display Number within the PLC code. Is it possible for the PLC to know which HMI is on which screen. Replace Display Number seems to update when either HMI changes screen, and it's not possible to to distinguish between them. I'd like to test whether either HMI is displaying a particular screen. Thanks, Ian [/INST] You need to use a different tag for each screen. n </s>

<s>[INST] FTPC Connector template I am attempting to find a place to put the FTPC connector template artifacts. Lets see how big of a file I can upload here. [/INST] In this second file is the Eclipse project for the FTPC webservices side of the connector. Looks like 5MB is the file size limit. n </s>

<s>[INST] Software Compatibility Summary: Where to find?I'm unable to find software compatibility on the Downloads and Compability page. There is no link. How do I find the minimum and maximum software/hardware compatibility of FactoryTalk Historian Site Edition? [/INST] On the PCDC page: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/pcdc.page Click the COMPARE PRODUCTS link. It should take you to this page: http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductSelector.aspx?crumb=111 In the PRODUCT SEARCH box, enter the following search term: view Scroll about halfway down the resulting list, and you will see Factorytalk View Site Edition. Clicking on that will bring up a list of versions. Select one or more of them for which you wish to do a comparison. Go back to the PRODUCT SEARCH box and enter a search term for the hardware you wish to do a comparison. For instance, you could search for 1769-L32E For that particular processor, you must pick a hardware series (A or B). You then pick a firmware version. More than likely, when faced with a hardware version (A, B, C, etc.), you don't know what you have, so it's a good idea to select each of them for compatibility testing. While it's possible to do this, you have to select each one (and its firmware) one at at time. You have to pick A, then 13.xx, then repeat and select B, then 16.xx.. Once you have a list of the things you wish to test compatibility shown on the right side of the page, scroll to the bottom and click the COMPARE button. If you only pick one item, you'll get some basic compatibility information. For instance, picking a version of View SE and doing a compare for that single item will give results about its compatibility with Factorytalk Services Platform, Windows OS, etc. Picking a single hardware element will give some interesting results about that particular hardware such as known anomalies. Picking two things to compare gives all of that and compares the items against each other. Software IS there. You simply need to know how to craft your search terms. This is a known Rockwell shortcoming - search is not something at which Rockwell excels these past few years. n </s>

<s>[INST] Creating a New RSLogix Program, Purpose of Child Program Summary: What is the purpose of the Parent pull-down menu when creating a new programRSLogix 5000 is organized into task, programs and routines. When create a new program under the continuous task, RSLogix allows you to select a Parent program via the pull down task. What is the purpose of a parent to child relationship? Does it allow parent tags to be visible to the child? Does it allow the parent program to call subroutines in the child? [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! That is related to the new Logical Organizer introduced by Studio5000 v24. I suggest to review the online help, to get info about it. Basically, the Logical Organizer is a graphical representation of the logical organization of your project. It enables you to create and organize hierarchies of the programs and folders in your project, independent of the execution model. In addition to organizing your content, the Logical Organizer enables easier duplication of programs by supporting cut, copy, and paste, as well as drag and drop functionality, of parent and child programs. - 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] CompactLogix L35E multiple Ethernet connections Is it possible to add a second Ethernet port to a CompactLogix L35E? I'm setting up a system with a couple of Point I/O drops and a motion controller connected via Ethernet/IP. I'd like to also connect to my plant network for remote programming access but I'd like this to be isolated from the I/O network. If I can't put in a second Ethernet port, what is the best way to bridge the I/O network over to the plant network? [/INST] Unfortunately, it isn't possible to add another Ethernet port to this controller... you may want to use an Ethernet to serial converter (1761-NET-ENI), but maybe it is not the solution you're expecting to have... :smileysurprised: Otherwise, insert a Router between your system and the plant network. - fuzzy logic Any suggestions on the router? I've used the Hirschmann Eagle firewall on a couple of systems, but it seems overkill. Is there a better option? We use Phoenix managed switches with great results. http://www.phoenixcontact.com/automation/32119.htm The Phoenix FLmGuard and the Contemporary Controls EIRM-100-T/E look like they'll do the job. Hirschmann Eagle is certainly sturdy but I agree that an antivirus engine is a little much when there's nothing virus-susceptible on the other end. If you want to do your switching and routing all-in-one you can use the new A-B Stratix 8300. The problem I see a lot of users run into is that they don' t have a managed switch or enterprise router that successfully sets up IGMP Snooping and Querying so that multicast traffic is constrained. The router then attempts to do stateful packet inspection or other analysis of the cyclic I/O data and rapidly gets overwhelmed. I've actually killed a couple of consumer-grade routers (WRT54GL running DD-WRT) and the classic BEFSR41 attempting to run them on EtherNet/IP networks... the BEFSR would not even recover the boot firmware and went in the dustbin. I use m0n0wall Linux-based firewalls on a few home and business projects and like them a lot, but they typically don't fit in a controller enclosure. limbo, A router, as mentioned above, would be an elegant solution and loaded with options. Depending on your definition of isolate, a VLAN strategy might be an alternative. If you have a managed switch on the system, you can fairly reliably expect it to contain some VLAN capability. What you're describing should take nothing more than a couple of port-based VLANs that need not be trunked outside of the single switch. That type of VLAN is one of the easiest to set up. In your case, the -ENBT -L35E port and all of the I/O would be members of one VLAN, while the -ENBT -L35E port and your plant network trunk port would be part of the other. With this, you could reach your PLC from the plant network, but couldn't reach anything on the I/O net without a router. Multicasts would not be forwarded between the VLANs. At first blush, you'd think the I/O data being transmitted from the -ENBT -L35E to the I/O racks and devices would also be flooded into the plant network. However, those packets, while UDP, are not multicast. Of the I/O data, only that being transmitted back toward the PLC is multicast (in order that it can be multi-consumed). This arrangement might become less appealing if, in the future, you wish to reach into the I/O network with applications such as DriveTools, or to reach the embedded web servers of more sophisticated I/O devices. Another downside to using VLANs is you can no longer just swap your cables around with wild abandon, because now the switch ports are not all the same. If you don't know the VLANs are in there, it'll drive you nuts trying to figure out why your switch won't forward traffic. As a side note, the same applies for a mirror port. That one isn't a good one to use for general I/O, because it gets a lot of extra traffic - its own plus all of the traffic of those ports it mirrors. If you set up a mirror port for diagnosis, but forget to (or choose not to) tear it down, someone will inevitably plug something into it besides a diagnostic tool. n </s>

<s>[INST] FT SE Trend I am trying to dynamically change the time my trend displays. I want to be able to push a button and view 30 minutes or 1 hour etc. Is there an easy way to do this? [/INST] Yes, there are some possibility to interact with Trends, for example using VBA code... I suggest to take a look to the following: Aid 34846 - to change the Time SpanAid 35321 - to change Start Time using calendar controlthis POST - similar request as yours Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Panel Mate 1700 Version 4.1 I have a Panel Mate that has password protection set to enter offline mode. I require password A to enter offline mode. Unfortunately I checked the box that allowed password A to be changed. I recently visited this Panel Mate and found that someone had changed the password and I have no idea what the password is. Is there any method or password that trumps password A? I would expect some key sequence to force it to offline mode but have been unsuccessful. I have tried to use the feature that forces the display to go to a page. The closest I can get is page 1001 which is the configuration page. It appears that offline mode is not considered a page. [/INST] Rockwell Automation doesn't support PanelMate (not our product)... now if you meant something else and your fingers typed without your input (I swear mine do that sometimes!), amend your question and we'll take it from there! JHutch My apologies, our workplace is mainly Allen-Bradley and I typed without much thought. I typed correctly but thought incorrectly. Thanks for the reply n </s>

<s>[INST] Did any PLC5 support Radio Modem protocol I know very well that I am abusing a deceased equine but as a last effort for a temporary fix I'm wondering if any PLC5 revision supported DF1 RadioModem protocol that did not also support Ethernet? If there is, I need to locate a dozen of them but if they are ethernet capable they would be too expensive for the temporary application I need them for. [/INST] No, the PLC-5 never supported DF1 Radio Modem protocol. Fair enough... A followup if I may Has anyone ever succeeded in using DF1 hdx Master/ Slave comms over radio? Yes, prior to the release of DF1 Radio Modem protocol in the early 2000's, DF1 half-duplex was always the DF1 protocol used with serial radio modems. DF1 Radio Modem protocol was released to provide a more efficient alternative to DF1 half-duplex protocol, but DF1 half-duplex is still used in many radio modem networks. n </s>

<s>[INST] FT Alarms & Event History with SQLXpress 2005 (SP2) Hi,This is my problem... My Alarm and Event Log Viewer screen (History) only register the alarms when Ack All Alarms in the Alarm and Event Summary Screen (button from this screen)I need that this history alarm screen (that read from database in SQL) register all alarms in the right moment that their appears.Do I need to do an ODBC connection? or what? Please help me... Thanks in advance. Oliver [/INST] Just a couple of questions: Which is the language of your OS ?Did you see error logged into FactoryTalk Diagnostic (using Diagnostic Viewer) related to SQL Server ? - fuzzy logic I'm using: Server: Win2003 Std Edition (language: SO in spanish) Client: Win XP Pro (SP2) (language: SO in spanish) Diagnostic: The first picture show the error in the FTView... but now don't show anymore this error (days back) . The 2nd picture show the error at this moment (means this days) looks like are the same of picture 1. I was asking that because I'm aware of an issue like yours happened to a customer of mine using a non-English operating system. If it is possible, the best way is to install the English version of FactoryTalk View on an English operating system... anyway in my case it was enough to set English (United States) in the Control Panel --> Regional and Language Options --> Regional Options --> Standard and Formats... after a PC restart, the A&E log worked fine. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] FView SE feature request The Controller status alarm in the Policy Settings is useful in raising alarm when a controller or other device disconnects from the network. It would be useful to have a time delay (global or per-device) on the alarm to filter out nuisance events. What say others? [/INST] For each controller shortcut, there are pre-defined items... located under Diagnostic Items IsPresent Indicates if the processor is available, and has a valid program IsPresent(#) The default timeout is 20 seconds. This time can be decreased (in seconds) by adding the (#) parameter. For example, @IsPresent(5) would result in a timeout of 5 seconds Mode This item will indicate Run, Program, Remote Run, or Remote Program Status the status returned is OK or Faulted Digital alarms include a delay timer I agree, it would be nice to have access to these alarms. We use the AlarmClass to direct alarms to specific operator stations and cannot do that with these alarms generated from the data server connections. I saw Philip's comment about adding a delay to an alarm, but don't know if it is possible to access these alarms from Studio. n </s>

<s>[INST] web page problem in Activations Forum JHutch, I think there's a formatting problem in the Activations forum. In this forum only, the column on the left lies on top of the left edge of the thread list. No other forum does this. The problem seems to stem from the width of the sidebar in Firefox 3.5.3. This first image shows a wide sidebar, and the column of forum links lies on top of the message thread tree This next image is still the activations forum, but with a narrow Firefox sidebar. Note the Forums links are no longer covering the message threads For comparison, this is a different forum, with a wide Firefox sidebar. This forum does not have the problem that the Activations forum has: This doesn't happen in Internet Explorer 8, just Firefox, and just in the Activations forum. [/INST] for the record, I'e seen this from time to time. I'm using XP SP2, & IE8, and it can crop up in all forums (for me that is). While NorwichUK is right that this can happen anywhere, TJ was also right that there was something different about the activations forums. Or in this case, one of the posts in the activations forums. Further down there list you'll see the following post: request new account for 'http://www.software.rockwell.com/extranet ' This particular post, as you can see, if fairly long with no spaces. The system will try to word wrap titles if it can, but it couldn't figure out how to one this one (and wrapping a hyperlink is usually a bad idea). You'll probably notice it is wrapped NOW, though. That's because I edited the thread title and added some spaces after the periods. JHutch PS: TJ, we won't discuss how if you just closed your history tab in Firefox, the whole problem would have disappeared for you ... ;) JHutch, the problem arose because I keep my bookmarks sidebar open. Since I had no desire to air my bookmark laundry, opening the history sidebar seemed the better choice to show. Thanks for fixing the problem though. /wondering what sort of sites TJ keeps in his Bookmarks ... ;) JHutch Ugliest Tattoos NASAWatch A relevant article HOW TO POST IN FORUM FOR DISCUSSION ? TECHNICAL MATTERS ONLY ANDY n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 Startup Message We get this message every time we fire up RSView32 v7.5 Remote Users are not enabled. Enable Remote Users on this computer? Is there a way to disable this prompt? It's a single node installation and will likely be that way in the foreseeable future. Thanks,-Brad [/INST] Brad, here following some infos: Possible causes: OPC/DDE Server in checked to run at startup, so that the logged in user must have Administrator rights to serve data via OPC.There is a project startup macro issuing the DDEServerOn command, and the logged in user does not have Administrator rights. Possible Solutions: If RSView is required to be an OPC Server then login to the computer with Administrator rights If RSView is not require to be an OPC or DDE server then remove the OPC/DDE Server check from the startup. If RSView is required to serve data without Administrator rights, (DDE server), remove the OPC/DDE Server check from the project startup tab or remove the DDEServerOn command from the startup macro, and add the command RTDataServerOn /Quiet to the startup macro. - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 & VBA: How do I delay the writing of a tag to the tag DB? I am working with RSView 32. I am taking 3 strings from one machine, concatenating them using VBA to create a master string and determining the length of that master string. Both the master string and its length are tags in my tag DB. Those tags are then sent to another machine. The problem is that the masterstring length must be sent to the machine before the actual masterstring is sent. I know I should be able to [/INST] Hello Alex, I wasn't sure from your question if the problem was with inserting a delay in your tag write or determining the length of the string tag. If it is the latter, there is a Length property of a tag, as in MasterTag.Length. If what you are asking is how to insert a delay in your tag write, the Windows library Kernel32 provides a Sleep function. There is an SE tech note that talks about this - see 30285. Even though this is for SE, Sleep is not part of SE, so you can use the same function in any VBA-enabled product. Or you can do what I usually do - add a For/Next loop and experiement with different values till I get the desired delay ;-) Hope that helps! n </s>

<s>[INST] compact logix error code major fault （type 01）power-up fault （code 60）Non-recoverable fault: info[0]:f11d2298 info[1]:00000199 info[2]:00000000 info[3]:00000000 How to solve the fault? [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! You may find some information here: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/278692 Anyway, when you're getting this kind of faults, it is strongly recommended to contact technical 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] SLC 5/03 Fault Code 002h? Hi all, On a new installation of a SLC 5/03 processor, I wanted to be sure of the integrity of the program in the processor. After uploading the program to the PC and saving it, I then tried to download the original program into the processor. When I tried to download the new program, the status bar completed but then a message popped up saying Download Failed! Download Complete Failed! and then the processor entered into a fault mode. When I tried to upload the program from the processor again, it said that there was no program present and the processor was in Default/Faulted mode. I took the processor out and put it into another rack on another machine and used the DTAM to clear the fault. I also downloaded the program to the processor with a separate laptop. Returning to the original machine I was able to put the processor in run mode and access it. Again I wanted to modify the program on the CPU, however, again when I tried to download to the CPU it faulted out and was unable to put the processor in any kind of mode. Is there any way to clear the fault without using a separate DTAM? Is there anyway to prevent this fault from occurring every time I download? Thanks a lot for any help. [/INST] It seems to be a project corruption...take a look to Aid 9119 and try the Solution #2.... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] PVP 7 Boot Hang when Ethernet plugged in Summary: Panelview will not complete startup when ethernet cable is plugged in.Panelview stuck at Running Startup macro. Please wait... during startup if ethernet cable is plugged in. Removing cable allows normal startup and reconnecting resumes normal communications. Panelview Plus 7 Series A Cat 2711P-T12W22D9P OS 02.60.0.0 ME Station 10.0.14.290 FT Linx 6.0.2.356 FT Services 3.0.297.296 I was told this was previously resolved by clearing the System event log but that no longer works. [/INST] What does the startup macro do in the ViewME application? Sorry for so long responding and thanks for your interest. This application has no problems starting in ViewME. It blows through the startup macro section in a blip. You're not making sense. Your initial post said you can only get the PVP7 terminal to boot completely if the Ethernet cable is unplugged. If the Ethernet cable is plugged in, you said it hands at running startup macro. What commands does the startup macro execute? Or do you not have the ability to view the startup macro using ViewME? When I test the application on my laptop it has no hang up points. The only application macro that is run on startup is one that sets an internal memory location for visibility control on some pushbuttons. Menu_Visible = 0 I guess I was assuming the offending startup macro was one related to the system, not the application. I was not putting together a macro that turns off an onboard memory location with an Ethernet connection. Also, how sure are you of the network address scheme? Any chance there are multiple devices trying to use the same address? Testing on laptop is NOT the same as running on a PVP terminal. I suggest disabling the startup macro in the application to see what happens when you push it over to the PVP terminal. n </s>

<s>[INST] CIP Motion The reaction I've gotten from folks who attended '09 Automation Fair has been great excitement about the introduction of CIP Motion into a number of automation products; Logix, drives and maybe others. I was given an ODVA brochure, which I'm including here. What it describes does indeed sound exciting. One of my local automation specialists explained that the CLX motion instructions (all or some) can be targeted directly at the PowerFlex 755 drive upon the release of Logix v18. This combination will (they say) provide sub millisecond jitter and a highly responsive motion loop. That would eliminate a big, expensive piece in the middle for lightweight motion apps. It's still unclear to me whether a physical encoder would be required, or if an AC drive's flux vector hocus pocus could substitute in applications that can allow a bit of slop. I can think of a bunch of retrofit applications for such a thing. Undoubtedly, others who attended have better information than me. I'd be interested in it if you do. I believe this attached ODVA document is intended for redistribution. [/INST] At first sight this looks good, but also think about this:There is no sercos card anymore. The procesing power from this card must now be done by the PLC. Can the current series handle it, ore do we need to wait for the L7x series? (V18 supports the L73)The number of ethernet ip packets increases. How many drives can be controlled through a standard ENBT or EN2T card? Do we need special switches (IGMP snooping / multicasting)?Does CIP motion handle gearing between drives in different racks?Does CIP motion handle gearing between drives handled by different CPU's (on the same ethernet)? (as replacement for the SYNCHLINK)Have a nice weekendCee Ya As far as the processing power, I think there's a good deal being put into the new generation drives. I expect most of the added requirement for compute cycles will come from there. It's apparently less of a L7x issue, more of a PowerFlex 755 issue. So, maybe we get to keep our PLC and just throw away our old PF700 drives. I'm encouraged they didn't tinker with the lower layers of the ISO model. Nothing below layer 5 is unique in the new architecture. With that, I think I can confidently assert that switches will remain the same. I imagine, like now, the PLC will unicast to the drive, and it will multicast in return. I doubt it will be necessary to increase the packet rate just for the sake of determinism. The jitter is reduced by some mechanism other than more frequent transmissions. Drives in different racks? Not sure I know what that means. All guesses... hoping to hear some implementation details from a specialist soon. Ethernet! It's like the Borg. Resistance is futile. When talking about these issues, I was having the Kinetix 6200/6500 series in mind... Can anyone tell me why we need ethernet based motion?What is the advantages of ethernet/ip over sercos ones? Why, Ethernet it is probably the most universally used and by far the most supported communications system available now and for the foreseeable future. penworth stated it most eloquently, Resistance is Futile. If you're running velocity loops the flux hocus-pocus could probably work. If you want any type of position coordination across axis, you're going to need to have motor mounted encoders. Otherwise the position errors are going to integrate and eventually you won't know who is where. n </s>

<s>[INST] Online Activations I am trying to get an activation through the website is it working for anyone else. [/INST] It seems to be ok... let us know which is the issue you encountered... - fuzzy logic I tried to use the online service to reset a floppy activation 4 or 5 times and always get:EV Rev.4Error: Operation Timed OutI ended up calling in to get the reset. n </s>

<s>[INST] Rockwell Taplus 2000 Hello! I am a research assistant trying to service a Rockwell Taplus 2000 (Large Volume Press manufactured by Rockwell running RS Logix 500) at UNLV. The press was originally purchased by Los Alomos National Laboratories. Because of this, I have very few records on the press. It has not been ran for four years, so I am looking for directions on maintenance checks before I run it again. Attached are pictures of the press, the mechanical side has a pump and motor, so we are planning on refilling the oil, lubricating components, and inspecting gaskets and other connections. However, we don't even have a record of what oil we need. Please let us know if anyone any knowledge of this device, or access to any records that could assist us. Thank you so much! [/INST] Hi, Well, this is not a machine done by Rockwell Automation, but as we can see in a picture, from Rockland Reseach: https://rocklandresearch.com/products/multi-ton-presses The PLC, SLC500 is from Rockwell. So if you are looking on information about the press, I suggest that you contact the press builder. Rockwell Automation LifeCycleIQ Services organization has a specific group of people with experience at Press Automation. You may be able to reach to them via local Rockwell Automation distributor or salesperson. As suggested by others, a contact to the original Press OEM company, Rockland research may provide guidance for lubrication, service history and other matters. n </s>

<s>[INST] FT View ME for Windows, Kepware, and Fanuc robots. We typically use the Kepware drivers in a PanelView to talk to Fanuc robots for our smaller cells. However, with the lead time issues we are trying to go towards more industrial panel PCs running FT View ME for Windows. Getting it to talk to a PLC is just as easy as on a PanelView. But I'm not sure if the Windows version comes with any Kepware drivers. Does anyone have any experience with using Kepware on View ME for Windows? [/INST] Moving to a PC (Windows Based system), you would need to use Kepware Enterprise. Similar to the version that is included with the RA PanelView Plus, and will work with ME Station KEPServer Enterprise version compatibility with PanelView Plus and ME Station https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/33968/loc/en_US#__highlight n </s>

<s>[INST] Arena software for Statistical Process Control analysis Edit: Moved this question to the Advanced Software forum, where you'll have a better chance at receiving a response. -EF In utilizing the Arena software for Statistical Process Control analysis, how can the software assist in detecting and addressing special causes of variation, such as process shifts, outliers, and non-random patterns, to enhance process stability and minimize defects in manufacturing operations? [/INST] The primary reason for creating simulations is to find a better way to do something without tinkering with the actual systems. In manufacturing operations, it is a lot more cost effective to test out new ideas using simulation versus trying them out in the real world. With the collection of accurate data of your process an Arena simulation can provide an understanding of how performance measures vary over time and can identify problems or problem areas within your system. With this information you can test new concepts or changes prior to implementation in your system. n </s>

<s>[INST] 2094-EN02D-M01-50 experiencing GuardInternalFault Summary: Weird Fault Never Seen and Hard to FInd Documentation On I have a 2094-EN02D-M01-50 amplifier which is part of an RSlogix Version 20 / Kinetix Motion System which is faulting intermittently. The LED on the Amplifier scrolls Safe Fault 01 Internal Hardware 12 while the RSLogix 5000 Software when you open properties of the Axis shows Guard Fault ; Guard Internal Fault ; Immediate Stop . A search of the Logix online Help got me to this gem of data “An Internal Fault has been detected by the Safety Core Hardware. This can includes safety processor faults, interprocessor communications faults, safety power supply faults and gate drive circuitry.” .. While that tells me what the problem might be I cannot find a guide or descriptions for how to troubleshoot this further. I am waiting for a call back from my RA Distributor Tech/Drives Guru, but also hoped someone here had an idea? [/INST] Hi BobLfoot, have you already seen the following: 518884 - 2094 Kinetix 6200, Kinetix 6500: Drive displays Safe Flt 01 Internal Hardware 12 - 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] upgrading obsolete AB industrial computer and monitor to a Panelview We have an Allen Bradley 6155R-NSXP industrial computer with a 6176M-15PT monitor. As you can see from the extension, the computer is running Windows XP. None of these are available or supported anymore (computer, monitor, or windows software). What Panelview would be the best for replacement and still be compatible with the installed Micrologix 1500 ?? It seems like the ASEM 6300P Panel PC might be a good choice for the replacement.. [/INST] Hi Hancock, and welcome to Engage! Are you looking for a Panelview Plus or a Panel PC? Is there any Rockwell Automation software on the current PC that you need to re-use or adapt to the new device? What is the communication connection available for your Micrologix 1500? Are you currently connected through its serial port? Adding some info can help users here to indicate you the best choice. Thanks, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Hello Fuzzy.. thanks for the Welcome! There are actually two machines that are having issues. Both are running on Windows XP. The one that I mentioned in my OP is using the Allen Bradley industrial computer. I am sure there is Rockwell Automation software on it. However it won't boot up to Windows, so I am not sure what it is running. The other machine is using a standard Dell computer running Windows XP and it apparently keeps getting the blue screen of death. This machine has the ability to be run manually from a control station, so not as big a problem yet. I don't usually work on the machines in the shop unless they have a problem that they can't fix. I'm a master electrician with 35 years in various industrial backgrounds. I have worked on and programmed a few PLCs over the last 35 years, but I'm no expert. They want me to try to come up with a solution because the two companies who made the machines are wanting quite a bit of money to fix what should be a relative minor issue overall. Maybe I'm thinking about it all wrong, but it seems to me that we should need to do is: 1. Restore Windows ( I know XP isn't supported anymore, but this is a dedicated machine and doesn't need updates, etc.) 2. Ensure the Rockwell software and programming is intact. 3. Get back to business as usual. 4. Get capital project going to replace with updated hardware/software. Hey Jimmy, thanks for the added details. I would suggest to go for a new PC; ASEM 6300P is still mounting a RS-232 serial port, allowing you to communicate with the old Micrologix 1500 controller, which mounts one or two serial ports depending on the cpu model. Then you can try to recover on the new PC the application that is currently on the XP computer, maybe via an upgrade of the used software version. Panelview Plus series 7 do not offer the serial communication any more; there is the possibility to use USB to serial converters, though, but it would not be my main suggestion in this particular case. If the Micrologix 1500 is instead communicating to the PC via a Serial to Ethernet gateway, then both the two HMI devices mentioned above could be reconsidered as possible solutions. I suggest to go deeper in details on your systems, before taking decisions. Micrologix1500 model and firmware release, ports and connections used, RSLogix500 programming software available on your site, software used on the PC and its version... collect all the possible details and reach out to a Rockwell Automation representative for your Region; they will be able to help you select the right products to get the most from your system. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Thank you, fuzzy logic, for your replies. We managed to get the larger machine (which communicates to the PLC with a standard desktop computer) by cloning the hard drive. The smaller machine with the Rockwell industrial computer is still down. I am working on solutions based upon your replies. Have a blessed day, Jimmy. n </s>

<s>[INST] Set Multicast TTL to a different value on a 1756-EWEB module The EWEB tech manual has not been updated since the latest firmware release. One of the new features is the ability to set the Multicast TTL to a different value. How would that be done programmatically? Via CIP message? What would the configuration of such a message be? [/INST] Have a look to the document attched to this technote: it covers your request. http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=48879 :smileysurprised: n </s>

<s>[INST] how do I know which option to use the Project Settings? Summary: How can I know the dimensions of the HMI to inform the project? I have this 2711P-T10C4D8 device, how do I know which option to use the Project Settings? Or what is the width and Height? so I can inform manually? [/INST] You have a Panelview Plus 1000, 2711P-T10C4D8, so the right selection is PVPlus 700/1000 (640x480). http://raise.rockwellautomation.com/RAConfig/configure.asp?tid=2711PVP6 http://www.ab.com/en/epub/catalogs/12762/2181376/1239781/1670480/10791114/12293528/Specifications.html - 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 ! Perfect, thank you Fuzzy, rdolivei does bring up a good point - FTView SHOULD be referencing the part numbers too. I'm agree TJ, it would be nice especially for first time users.... - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Factory Talk View Studio ME Activation Issue I've been using FT View Studio ME v5.00.00 CPR9 on a project since last July. I had no activation problems through the end of January. After checking out new activations from our FTA Server (our company runs our own server), I continue to get the message that the product has not been activated and that I need RSV.STUDIO and RSVME.STUDIO. If I open FTA on my laptop, it shows that I have both RSV.STUDIO and RSVME.STUDIO borrowed through 1/30/2011 in the current activations tab. I recently tried checking them back in, then back out. I get the same error, but it gives me another 7 days grace period. I've done this twice now. I am working remotely and need to make a special trip back to the office to connect to the server. Kind of a pain to do every 7 days. Any ideas? Thanks, -Brad [/INST] I believe the problem may be with which device the activation is tied to. Ozzy said the activation behaves MUCH better when it's tied to a hard drive. It's likely that your activation is tied to one of the network adapters in your computer (might be the ethernet, might be the wireless). Those get handled by power management (even though you told the power management service to leave the network adapter alone). If the network adapter gets interrupted even briefly, then FT Activation says it's not installed (even though it really is). This is VERY VERY frustrating! Hard drives fail much more frequently than network adapters. I encountered the problem you described on three different notebook computers when we activated through the network adapters. This time 'round, we followed the unpublished advice and used the hard drive as the unique reference, and have not seen the problem manifest. The argument was that everyone has a good backup, and hard drives can be cloned from the back up, and FT activation would work flawlessly. I suppose so, in that perfect world. It's another proof of poor FT Activation execution. Constant verification that the software is properly activated helps only Rockwell, not the honest customer. Stop constant verification! Find Another Way! Interesting. When I transfered the authorization I was conneced to our business network via WIFI, but I have no WIFI access where I'm working now. My WIFI adapter is enabled, but has no connection. Does this seem like the probable cause? Is there a URL with instructions on how to link the authorization to the HDD vs a network adapter? Thanks,-Brad Brad, take a look to Aid 58950, you may see that is needed to activate ALL your network interfaces in the PC. Although the problem seems to be related to what TJ has indicated (network adapters issues), his post is only related to the Host ID one selects when getting activations from Rockwell server (and his indications are correct about those issues !) :smileysurprised: In this case you have a Borrowed activation, as far as I know you can't and you haven't a possibility to select the Host ID for it... just you need your PC to have all the Network Interfaces active,when you try to use the borrowed activation disconnected from the FTA server network, as explained in the technote. Also remember this statement: The software will only be activated for the user who was logged on when the activation was borrowed. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Fuzz, from where did your comment in bold come? The one stating the activation only works for the person logged in? I'm now confused as to what sort of activation you're describing. For that matter, does it in fact matter? If FTA wants to tie it to a piece of hardware, why should it matter who is logged in? I read your responses to Brain21 about Node Locked vs Concurrent Activations. NOTHING I'm seeing here makes me feel any better about FTA. Hi TJ, the comment in bold comes from a video you may find at the following link: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/solutions/integratedarchitecture/resources4.html Navigate to FactoryTalk Activation Quick Start Videos, Borrow Activations. Basically, when a user wants to get an activation for a client PC and then use it disconnected from the FactoryTalk Activation Server for a limited amount of time, he can Borrow an activation; this can only be done for some of the Concurrent Activations.Then you have to Log On on the client PC using a Windows Username and Password, and using the Activation Tool you may search for an Activation and borrow it on this client... in this case there isn't a selection for the Host ID (it has already been selected to tie the activation on the Server) and the system uses the Windows Account (and the Network Card) as reference, thus the needs to have the same account and the Network Card active on the client when you want to use the borrowed activation disconnected from the server. See also Aid 58944 and Aid 58612... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks Fuzzy Logic. Does it help. Difficult question. It's another brick in the wall that FTA is way, way, way too complicated to be useful to THE CUSTOMER. I read both AIDs. I'm dismayed. Rockwell, you should be ashamed! Look at the very first sentence of 58612:There are many reasons why a Client might not be able to work with Borrowed Automation Toolkit Activation when you disconnect from the Server: That single sentence alone, from Rockwell Automation itself, should be a wakeup SHOUT that your own protection system is too complicated. many reasons. HA! We're talking about the license protection system for all the other software of Rockwell Automation. Not a really, really useful tool for making a machine run, or displaying status to a machine operator, or even supervisory data collection. We're talking about the copyright protection software for the REAL software. 6 months ago, there were 533 messages in the activations forum, and 2163 messages in the Logix forum (these are hard, good numbers). Call it a 4:06 ratio. Today, there are 2908 messges in the Logix forum, and 906 messages in the activations forum. 3.21 ratio. Rockwell managers, this trend is not a good one; it's going the wrong way! Rockwell managers, if you haven't had a wakeup call yet, please let this serve. Copyright protection is not an end unto itself. FTA needs major overhaul, if not outright scrapping. Everytime I click on the links for the AIDs above I get an error that they are locked. Is there a way someone could forward me (PDF and email) the above AID documents? This forum is turning out to be as big of a POS as FTA. This issue persists for me. I tried returning all borrowed activations, removing the client, reinstalling, and selecting the HDD when borrowing, and I said the heck with it and took a copy of every activation available (all 126 of them). Same error. FT View Studio ME runs fine when I'm connected to the NW, fails to find the activation when I'm not. It's reason enough for me to choose another HMI next time, this is total BS. A co-worker told me he now has the exact same problem, and he was using FT View Studio ME last year with no issues as well. Oh how I miss floppy disks. OK, with some serious digging I found our Authorization Number. After entering it into my profile I now have the privilege of reading the Aids that were linked to above. Unfortunately I have tried all of the listed solutions (verifying login, borrowed with HDD HostID, removed and reinstalled FTA) and am still right were I started. I even tried installing FTA server instead of the client, made no difference. Additionally, a second engineer at my company discovered he has the exact same issue. FT View Studio ME worked fine for him last year, he checked out a new license this year and it doesn't recognize it. Any new thoughts? TIA, -Brad I had similar problems with FT Activation. What works for me right now is this. I open FT Activation, Stop the Server, Start the server. Then do a refresh of the current activations. It is an extra step, but it does save me a headache. Interesting, I can't start the server. I click start, it says started, but immediately goes back to stopped. Quick edit - it says starting not started. BAJ1, normally this happens either due to a firewall settings or if you have only node-locked licenses on your system.... Take a look to Aid 35092... - fuzzy logic i have a similar problem too.I'm a student from Roumania, i'm working on a project and i have Factory Talk View Studio installed on a computer.In my FactoryTalk Activation Tool under Current Activation tab i have only the activation for RSLogix5000 Professional.All the other activations are only under Rehost Activations tab, and now the FTV Studio show me that i am in a grace period.How can i solve this issue? Thanks,Ionut n </s>

<s>[INST] HMI PB to trigger .WMV file stored on Storage Card2 Summary: PanelView Plus 700 F/W 6.0 I want to use an activex pb on the hmi to play/initiate a m/c setup video. I would like a full description on how to do this. Will the set up be similar if I wish to display PDF's or Word docs? [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! There is an useful sample project inside Aid 34773 that explains what you're asking for. Please be aware of the following: NOTE: The activeX control contained in that technote is not supported in version 6.x Studio and PanelView Plus 6 terminals. Both version 6.x Studio and PanelView Plus 6 terminals have their own versions of this activeX control. So, use the sample project only to see how the feature can be used, and replicate it inside your project. - 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 ! Welcome to the Forum ! There is a sample project inside Aid 34773 that could be useful for what you're asking for. Please be aware of the following note: The activeX control contained in that technote is not supported in version 6.x Studio and PanelView Plus 6 terminals. Both version 6.x Studio and PanelView Plus 6 terminals have their own versions of this activeX control. So, use the sample project only to see how the feature can be used, and replicate it inside your project. Also, only PanelView Plus 6 terminals and logic modules with extended features, catalog numbers, 2711P-RP9x and 2711P-xxxx9, provide additional operating system components... one of these is the needed Windows Media Player... see Aid 117537 - 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] Panelview Plus 1000 application Summary: No current application showing on the panelview startup screen.To whom it may concern, I have multiple panelview plus 1000's firmware 5.0. If on a power cycle or reset I hit the square box in the lower left corner to get to the startup screen the current application is always blank even though it will run the last application I selected. My problem is I'm trying to clean up some older files on machines that other vendors have worked on but cannot see the current application so I don't know which one it is using. Any help would be appreciated. [/INST] Resetting the terminal and bypassing the application startup, will result in a blank entry for Current Application.... it is a known behavior. Only way I know, is to access the configuration screen by a button inside the running application (if available) and observe the Current Application name at the top of the screen. - 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 info fuzzy. Don't have a config button so I'll just guess and hope I have what is right... n </s>

<s>[INST] Which cable when uploading from a PV300? Trying to comm with a PV300 using pc with a serial port, and DF-1 driver. I am using cable [/INST] I guess you're connecting to a PV300 micro... in this case the cable is correct (1761-CBL-PM02) - See Aid 18955 If you've trouble to communicate with, be sure your model is the one with DF1 protocol...If you're trying using the Panelbuilder32 internal DF1 driver, be sure RSLinx Classic doesn't use the same serial port inside one of its drivers... or other programs may also have that port already in use... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thanks for your reply. I have a PV300 Micro. It uses DH485 protocol. Is this still the correct cable to use? When I try to connect, I am making sure the COM1 port is open and not in use by another program/device. No luck yet. 2711-M3A19L1 Thanks Yes, the cable is correct, just you've to use RSLinx configuring for it a DH-485 driver (the one named 1747-PIC / AIC+ driver). - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Protection for external brake resistor Hi guys! We have problems with 755 drive's brake resistor: one terminal was grounded by loose metal clamp, resulting in IGBT blowup... My question is ¿What is the apropiate protection to drive? I don't find rockwell's recomendation to this. [/INST] For externally mounted braking resistors, the recommendation is to protect the drive from resistor temperature rise. This is done typically by a normally closed contact from an internal thermostat in the resistor. This signal is often used to open a contactor upstream the drive and remove the supply. However, the protection above will not be able to detect the failure of the internal breaking IGBT on a PowerFlex 755 drive. That type of IGBT failure may require fast DC bus branch short circuit protection. A possible way maybe the use of an external breaking chopper (or DBU - Dynamic Breaking Unit) and use an appropriate fast fuse to open the DC bus circuit and protect the IGBT inside the DBU. More information and general guidance about this is discussed on https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/akdbu-um001_-en-p.pdf Please, also note that for High Horse Power PowerFlex 755 (frame 8 and above) the only way to use an external braking resistor is with an additional breaking chopper (since those frames do not have the internal breaking IGBT). For frames 1 to 5, the breaking IGBT comes a standard and from frames 6 and 7 is optional. Thanks. n </s>

<s>[INST] example drawing need for PF753 to meet Cat 3 requirement Summary: example drawing need for PF753 to meet Cat 3 requirementone project need PF753 with Safety Tourque off to meet Safety Cat 3 requirement, It is difficult to find sample drawing from the user manual. is any machine safety guru here to give a hand? [/INST] nan n </s>

<s>[INST] Older Pvc Summary: Firmware Upgrade has ERROR MessageWhile trying to upgrade firmware 1.4 to 1.8, in a older 2711C-T3M I keep getting ERROR Exception Loading. Any Help? [/INST] nan n </s>

<s>[INST] Panel View 600 Display Issue Has anyone had a problem that a programmed normally black background starts to turn white and washing out the foreground. I have several that are starting to do this and re-downloading PVA does not help. [/INST] well if its an lcd twist display it could be untwisting...crystal matrix level stuff.. temperature related usually... but you didnt mention standard pv pv+ or what? zimtech wrote: ... re-downloading PVA does not help.... PVA is the extension for the Panelview Standard's applications... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic I've seen sun-bleaching cause that before. Are these PVs in direct sunlight? I suppose there could be chemicals in the environment causing it, too (but I don't have a clue what those might be) JHutch Loaded a new RSView application, now getting a starting alarms message that does not go away n </s>

<s>[INST] how many stations Compactlogix Ethernet port support? I want use Comactlogix EtherNet port control I/O station.The adapter is 1794-AENT. I know controllogix 1756-ENBT can support 128 connectors,how about compactlogix? how to calculater the 1794 connectors? [/INST] There is a document titled Logix5000 Controllers Design Considerations publication #1756-RM094B-EN-P that discusses the connections and how to calculate them. You can download it from the Liturature web site. In addition to the manual stated above. If the aent is configured for rack optimise connection then all discrete modules in the aent rack will go through this connection. If there are any analog or specialty modules they will count as 1 connection each. So, it will be 1(rack optimise) + analog or specialty = num of connection for that rack. I believe the L32 and L35e's support 32 CIP connections. Another manual to look at is 1769-um011. There is also an Ethernet/IP Prediction Tool that will let you build your system and see exactly how much capacity you have available. EthernetIP Tool thanks all!:smileyvery-happy: n </s>

<s>[INST] Rockwell Products installed on Server Summary: Can you install RSlogix, FTview Studio, and other software on Server 2012 I am looking for someone who is running their Rockwell software directly from a server. We are looking to install our developmental software to a server and use a remote desktop connection to access it. Has anyone done this? Will RSlogix 5000, FTview Studio, and RSlinx run properly on Server 2012? thank you, Josh [/INST] Logix5000 should be ok, but FT Studio is not going to work over a server. We are actually using Ftview Studio on one of our servers now when editing the SE application we use. Seems to work fine. n </s>

<s>[INST] Read parameter in periodic task (Studio 5000) Hello everyone, I am currently working on a project where I want to read certain attributes from an encoder. This encoder uses the Position Sensor Object (Class: 0x23). My goal is to periodically read the Warnings attribute (Attr. 47) from the Position Sensor Object preferably by using creating a periodic task. The only way I know how to do it is by sending a MSG with a Get attribute single service but after the MSG switches into the .DN state it needs to get toggled again. Is there a way to achieve my desired goal without having to use the MSG attribute? thanks in advance and best regards [/INST] You can use a timer or counter to specific message read interval. I can send screenshots of that, if that is what you need. Or do NOT want to use a message instruction at all.?? Hey Daniel, thanks for your response. I also thought about using a timer (a screenshot of your application would be greatly appreciated) but I am not entirely sure if that is what I actually want to do. I will try to give you an example: Right now I am using a Compactlogix 5380 which is connected to an encoder over ethernet via a switch. I created the encoder in the Controller Organizer and chose Input Only mode for Assembly number 1, which in my case represents the position value. The encoder itself has configurable Position Low and Position High Limit, this way you can configure a work area. If the position value leaves said work area, a warning bit is set in the encoder. My goal is to periodically read the warning flag (and maybe some other attributes) and set a bit so the warning flag gets visualised on the HMI. Maybe i should rephrase the initial question: Is a MSG the correct way to read the flag from the encoder or is there a better way to do it? If so, how do I do it? Thanks in advance and best regards. cer, Might check the CIP / EtherNet/IP compliance documentation for the device and see if there are any other Assembly instances (besides number 1) to which you could make the I/O connection that would include the status you are seeking (in addition to the position value). Does this encoder have an add-on profile available that would give more functionality than just the input assembly 1? Does this encoder have an assembly with user-specified members? For example, for something like an E300 motor overload relay, the input assembly has eight user-definable members (on variable speed drives, they are called datalinks) where you can specify in the configuration which parameter is passed in each. The E3Plus overload relay has an input assembly which ONLY consists of four user-specified parameters. Just hoping an encoder that has EtherNet/IP is also smart enough to provide an assembly with more than just the one position value! Dale Hey Dale, thanks for your response. The encoder obviously also has other assemblies that provide more information than just the position value but not all the information that I need is in the Assemblies. Its hard for me to check the documentation since the encoder is still in the development stage and I am the one whose running the encoder tests before we send the DUT to the ODVA. So like I just said, my job is to do the encoder tests and since I am pretty inexpirienced when it comes to studio 5000 and Ethernet/IP in general I was looking for help here. The problem for me right now is that I need to access certain attributes in the identity and/or the position sensor object to see how the DUT behaves. If its doing the correct stuff the test is passed, if its not passed I need to tell my colleagues so they can fix the bugs. I tried using structured text most of the time but its very hard for me to transition from traditional programming languages (c or java) because of the way certain loops work. Thats why I am looking for a possibility to run performant code that reads certain attributes from the DUT in a specific interval . thanks in advance and best regards. Hey, cer, OK, I have a better idea where you're at. I'm a long-time ladder diagram programmer, so I think it's easy, but I understand coming from a C++, C, or even BASIC or FORTRAN (yes, I'm that old) mindset takes a little effort! I presume you have documentation that lists the available objects (classes), and their services (especially vendor-specific or device-specific services), attributes (class attributes and instance attributes), parameter numbers for PARAMETER object, the information for the Device Identity, data structures/types for various source and destination (response) tags, all that usual stuff. If so, setting up the MSG instruction in LD is reasonably easy -- fill in the blanks in the dialog. I always forget to set the PATH, so I know that, having just typed that, you won't forget! As far as triggering the MSG instruction, it needs to see a false-to-true transition of the rung-in condition to initiate. So say you want to send a message every 0.5 seconds, you'll need to scan a bit more often (at least twice, once to enable and once to go .DN or .ER) to get the MSG to go through its states. A 100 or even 50 ms periodic task might work well. You can set up a retriggering timer (XIO timer.DN, TON timer) and use XIC timer.DN bit to trigger the MSG. Set the timer preset to JUST UNDER 500 ms (say, a preset of 490) to ensure it goes done every 500 ms. Easiest to set up individual MSG instructions for each test. However, if you want to get creative, note that programmatically you can change the PATH, Class, Attribute and Instance, but I don't think you can dink the service code, source tag or destination tag in code. Of course, you can dink the VALUES in the source and destination tags. If you're expecting a data structure that doesn't align on 4-byte boundaries, say, a SINT (byte 0) followed by a DINT (bytes 1 thru 4) with no pad bytes, it's probably easiest to use an (oversized) array of SINTs for a source or destination tag and copy data in and out as needed. If you set the style of the SINT array to Hexadecimal, you might find it easier to read the response bytes if you're comfortable with C's 0xff format. So, give it a try in Ladder Diagram and come back with more specific questions! Dale Hey Dale, thanks for your detailed response. I will try to do it in the way you suggested. Timers seem to be the best way from my understanding so far. Do you think that it would be a good idea to design an addon so I am able to use it in different places or would it be better to code it the traditional way? thanks in advance and best regards! Hey, cer! Yes, if you have lots of these encoders, it might be well worth your time to make an add-on instruction. You will want the MSG control tag and the source and destination data tags to be InOut parameters of the AOI. Might want to make the polling interval (timer preset) configurable via an Input parameter, and make the data items your retrieve Output parameters. If you want to make the data a user-defined type, you'll need to make that an InOut parameter, because Input and Output parameters can only be atomic (SINT, INT, DINT, BOOL, REAL). (Input and Output parameters need to be able to have wires attached in FBD and those are the only types that can be wired.) Best of luck! Dale Hey, Update: Everythings working fine now. :) Thanks again for your help Best regards n </s>

<s>[INST] String Value in Modbus RTU Is it possible to commnucate string value in Modbus RTU protocol ? [/INST] Yes it is... take a look to the following links, they may help. http://www.control.com/thread/1026241140http://www.simplymodbus.ca/FAQ.htm#Types - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Cannot communicate with a Powerflex 4 using CCW and a 1203-USB Hi All, I am having trouble communicating with a Powerflex 4 using CCW and a 1203-USB (Windows 7 64 bit). It keeps on coming up with the error message as shown in the picture below. Any help is greatly appreciated! [/INST] Please try to follow this technote, to delete Harmony Files: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48241 - 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 ! Great thanks! I will give it a try and let you know how I go. n </s>

<s>[INST] animation dialog box Summary: using multiple displays with ME 8.0I have been using ME 8.0 on a laptop with an extended monitor all ok, but now the Animation dialog box has stopped displaying even though there is a tick in the view drop down. The object explorer and property panel when ticked display on the secondary display but the animation never displays. Any clues as to what i may have done wrong ? [/INST] See if this technote helps you in your issue. 37187 Unable to open the Animation window in FactoryTalk View Studio I hope this helps, Vijay Thanks Vijay, Option 1 worked for me. Much appreciated n </s>

<s>[INST] Connect Serial Port Bar code Scanner in to View Studio - SE Summary: How to connect serial port bar code scanner in to factory talk view studio site editionI have a problem in getting data from a serial port bar code scanner in to my FTView SE. Not exactly able to figure out how to establish the communication. Could you please tell me how can I configure it to connect with SE. [/INST] Hi, Please check your Scanner support for Serial-DH485 protocol. If it is support then configure the Driver serial-DH485 with details of station number port & baud rate. Configure scanner on same address with same baud rate it may help you Best luck Hi Ashok, Thank you for reply. I have RS232 Serial bar-code scanner and its connected in PC COM port 4. SCADA application also running in same PC. I configured the hyper terminal settings and checked the values are receiving in notepad. PLC tags also created and configured string input in SCADA application I do not know how to link with application - factory talk view studio site edition Thanks Can't they also be configured as keyboard input? n </s>

<s>[INST] FTView SE Redundant Server switchover Hi, In FTView SE redundant server, if we specify switchover options to Continue using the secondary server even when the primary server becomes available again, we can then manually click the switchover button to switch to the other server. Can we activate the switchover using some command / VBA code from runtime?I do not want the operator to open FTView studio to run this command. Thanks. [/INST] Unfortunately, there is no command to initiate a switchover. You would have to do it from the Server Status page using Studio, the FTView SE Administration Console or the FactoryTalk Administration Console. Any update with that request with the new version? ref. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27597 n </s>

<s>[INST] CCW PID Control Issue I am having an issue with a PID heating loop. When the PV is dramatically lower than the SP (PV=1200F, SP=1500F), the output goes to 100%. The control actuator(s) has a 30 second travel, I would like to have the output of the loop ramp with in the travel limits of the actuator. I am thinking that PWM control might be a better solution than a PID loop. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Paul [/INST] With PID the output control commonly used is PWM. There are guides for tuning the loop and I assume this is closed loop with some kind of feedback. I haven't tried the auto tuning methods but I believe there is some functionality for CCW available along those lines. Thanks Barry. The loop does not have feedback indicating the actuators position. I have tried the IPID function using the auto-tune feature with no real improvement. Paul, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) if this is what you mean by PWM would be used to set the on and off time of a heating element and not specifying on or off percentage. If your PID loop is ramping to 100 percent and you don't want it too I suspect you are updating too fast or your I is too large. Thanks for your input Daniel. I have tried varying the Integral from 0.0001 to 1000.0 with no change in the loop output when the PV-SP difference is large. Hi Paul There can be any number of things wrong with your loop. Some more detail on exactly what is happening would be useful. A trend maybe, or a step response. Your problem, if I understand it correctly, is that it goes to 100% too quickly? You would like to slow down the loop response to match the actuator movement? First thing I would like to know is if this is a new loop that needs to be set up or an existing one that is not functioning anymore? When doing the loop tuning the actuator response time should definitely be included as this adds to the loop behavior. You can only control as fast as your system allows you to. General rule of thumb is that where dead time is in excess of 10% of the loop response time the loop is essentially not controllable with a standard PID. Daniel mentioned the I term. If your loop output ramps up quickly, a large I-term is typically the problem as it adds to the loop output on every execution. Could be that somebody toggled the dependent/independent selection and now your I-term has gone from 'mins/repeat' to 'repeats/min'? (1 repeat = 1 x P-term). Another important thing is the execution rate of your instruction. The loop will execute every time its scan input is true. The execution rate of the instruction must match the loop update time. If your loop update time is 1s and the loop is executing every 50ms you are adding 'I' to the output 20 times faster than you should be. Either put some timing logic in front of the PID instruction, set it to RTS mode or put it in a periodic task that matches the loop update time. Also, temperature loops are more often than not, slow response loops, so you can set the loop update time longer, like 1s or 2s. You might want to confirm your PV and CV ranges to makes sure they actually match the engineering units as well. The PID internalises everything to 0-100%. Make sure your 100% input actually matches the 100% PV engineering units. Hope some of this can guide you to a solution. n </s>

<s>[INST] Controllogix MSG Error 16#f005 I've repeated received this error code after trying to change an IP address in the message even after redownloading and power cycling. It should be a valid address. [/INST] Hi Stephen Hancock, did you try to delete the MSG offline and add it again with the same (correct) settings, then re-download? Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Yes I see... it is a strange issue ad cannot find detailed information on this error. Just a double-check: Which is the Logix model? Software and firmware version used? Are you trying to communicate via its embedded EtherNet/IP port? Is N18 Data File available in PLC-5 (and has it the right size)? Is N18 an array of INT data type in the Logix Controller (with the right size)? Are you sure the Logix controller can reach the configured target IP Address? Did you try to re-trigger the message many times? Have you ever been able to message with this PLC-5? Which is the PLC-5 model? Series? Revision? May you try also a PLC5 Typed Read message and see if it works? May you try writing to a different memory location of PLC-5 (like N7:x)? Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer EDIT: better formatted text, highlighted what later turned out to be the problem -FL Which is the Logix model? Software and firmware version used? 1756-L81E V31 Are you trying to communicate via its embedded EtherNet/IP port? Yes Is N18 Data File available in PLC-5 (and has it the right size)? Not connecting to a PLC5 Is N18 an array of INT data type in the Logix Controller (with the right size)? It is a DINT. Are you sure the Logix controller can reach the configured target IP Address? Yes Did you try to re-trigger the message many times? Yes Have you ever been able to message with this PLC-5? In similar programs Which is the PLC-5 model? Series? Revision? Not a PLC5, just sending to another device May you try also a PLC5 Typed Read message and see if it works? May you try writing to a different memory location of PLC-5 (like N7:x)? EDIT: removed misleading assumpion -FL Thanks for the added info. Any chance you can share something about the device you're communicating with? Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Issue resolved. The data type was not as expected by the target device. Ok, thanks for the follow-up. Just to clarify, may you please add a bit of detail? The Source Element tag Data Type was not the expected one? Or the Destination Element was not of the right type? Thanks for adding info, it could be useful to others in future. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer The source element was not the expected data type. Source was DINT and target expected an INT. A question about data types sparked me to look and I realized there was a difference between current software and a different known to be working version. n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-EWEB: Creating Data Views [Problem] Summary: When creating a Data view with the new firmware, no browser responds to the add tag button Hi, I'm trying to follow the user manual for the 1756-EWEB module, I am able to connect properly to the module, I am able to access all its data, I am able to create tags from the controller for the EWEB to see them. The problem, is that when I try to define the tags to be read/seen from the Controller, the add tag button won't respond... No matter which browser I'm using, its 2014, so I'm using Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, IE 11 and Safari... Please see attached image/photo for the exact button that's not responding to the command. When it should just automatically add the created tag once I press that button.... If anyone knows a workaround to this problem I'll be forever grateful, I know its a very old module but there may be someone out there with this experienced problem and was able to fix it. Thank you kindly, Sincerely Agustin G. [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! I guess this is for sure related to the browser version... EWEB should require an IE version earlier than 7... did you try to use the Compatibility View for EWEB pages ? - 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 assumed it must be something related to the version of browsers... however given the new firmware update I thought it would at least work on IE (any version).... I will try this as soon as I get back to the device and update you. I appreciate it. Thank you kindly UPDATE: After a lot of thinkering, I found out how to make IE 11(latest) run in compatibility mode for the EWEB module, all you have to do is: - Open tools in IE - Compatibility View Settings - Fill the Add this website filed with the IP of the EWEB module And voila!, Thank you Fuzzy_Logic for your help. Cheers Nice, you're welcome ! Thanks for the feedback. - 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] 575 Input 575 Volt 60Hz input to <10HP V-Drive [not yet purchased]. Can I use a 480V motor & if so is there a parameter setting or just connect it & forget it? [/INST] Hi there, Any VFD will accept the nameplate listed line voltage and output any voltage from 0 to Line rated Voltage. So, yes your VFD will output 480V. You would have to tell the drive, via the nameplate data, that it is a 480V load that it is operating. Have yourself a great day. Cheers Thanks DrivesGuy for the quick answer, much appreciated. One caveat to this is that the 575V drive will be operating at a DC bus voltage of 800V or so as compared to the 480V drive which would be around 680VDC. This means that regardless of the RMS voltage the drive is supplying the peak voltage on the pulse width modulated (PMW) output will be equal to the DC bus voltage, or 800 VDC in the case of your 575V drive. Modern motors that are designed for VFD operation have higher insulation ratings than older machines so this should not be a problem. It is something to be aware of however, particularly for long cable runs where reflected wave problems may exist. n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756 Modules Ingress Protection IP Summary: 1756 Modules Ingress Protection IPMay I know please the Ingress Protection or IP of the following Allen Bradley PLC components? ETHERNET COMMUNICATION MODULE 1756-EN2TR MODBUS SERIAL MODULE MVI56E-MCM POWER SUPPLY 1756-PB75 10 SLOT CHASSIS 1756-A10 7 SLOT CHASSIS 1756-A7 1756 16 POINT DIGITAL INPUT 1756-IB16I 1756 16 POINT DIGITAL OUTPUT 1756-OB16I 1756 8 POINT ANALOG INPUT 1756-IF8H EMPTY SLOT COVER 1756-N2 ETHERNET / IP COPPER TAP 1783-ETAP [/INST] Here some info: 64413 - What is the IP rating for ControlLogix (1756) modules? - 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 ! Thank you! my first assumed answer was correct, IP rating : None (open-type) The reason is that there's no requirement that you properly put in slot fillers. You can happily install a ControlLogix module into a chassis with nothing else, and reach in with your hand to touch the printed circuit board. That's IP 00. If properly assembled with slot fillers, I would consider a ControlLogix to be equivalent to IP 20, but you have to be conservative with these things so it's really open style. n </s>

<s>[INST] Powerflex DC 6.002 firmware anomalies Summary: The newest firmware might have a polarity problemMy company just commissioned two identical systems, one in October, one at the end of December. October's PF DC drive used 6.001 firmware. We downloaded the DNO file from it to the system commissioned in December, into a drive with 6.002 firmware. We had to swap motor and armature feedback leads to get proper directional control. 6.002 firmware fixed a certain anomaly involving adaptive speed gains. Rather than go through the whole speed tuning process again, we downgraded the firmware so that the adaptive gains which worked for the first installation would work in the second. We had to swap the motor and armature feedback leads back again in order to get directional control correct. One should not have to swap polarity just because you change the firmware. Has anyone else encountered this anomaly? [/INST] Interesting observation! You say motor and armature feedback leads, so was that the motor armature leads were swapped, and also the tacho leads were swapped? confirm please. I was responsible for finding an anomaly with V6.001 and alerting RA to it in that we had a special application where we wanted to employ external field control on a motor but at a fixed value (i.e. no weakening). We also wanted to employ the feedback bypass feature, where if the pulse encoder failed, the motor would revert to armature voltage control, but the firmware doesn't allow you to disable the internal field controller without having a feedback device (field configuration conflict alarm condition). The way around this was to select a permanent magnet field, but strangely enough when the motor was started the drive faulted on motor over-voltage. The reason for this is that the firmware had a bug where the motor speed feedback from reading the armature voltage was held at zero. This worked before V6.001 and was fixed in V6.002 Maybe there is a new bug introduced in this area in fixing the issue we had? n </s>

<s>[INST] Powerflex 755 Fault on Ethernet error Hello I'm looking for a way to disable ALL drive faults associated with using an embedded Ethernet module with Powerflex 753/755 drives. We will be using hard-wired control, but Ethernet for monitoring purposes. We don't want any Ethernet errors/issues to fault the drive when it's online. I'm currently testing with a PF755 demo setup, and have been unsuccessful in figuring out how to disable those faults. Any help is appreciated. Thank you [/INST] Set Comm Flt Action to something other than fault. Selecting hold last, or zero data should work. PF755, port 13, parameters 54-57 PF753, port of ENETR card, parameters 33-36 In the Drive Config folder, there is Auto/Manual Control group. In it, parameter 324 is the logic mask. Do you get the comm errors if you uncheck port 13? You might try parameter 888 as well. You should also go to port 13, look at parameters 54, 55, 56. Unfortunately, even though the rest of CCW for this drive shows in English, for some reason the parameter pull-downs are showing in a foreign language I do not recognise. Benjamin Rittenhouse said: Set Comm Flt Action to something other than fault. Selecting hold last, or zero data should work. PF755, port 13, parameters 54-57 PF753, port of ENETR card, parameters 33-36 View original Changing Comm Flt Action did the trick. I can't find it through RSLogix though, and had to install CCW this morning and got it. Thank you! n </s>

<s>[INST] Control logix to PLC 5 communication via ethernet Summary: Control logix to PLC 5 Message communication via ethernet I want to communicate my Control logix CPU L63 Ver 16 to PLC 5 80/E series E revision F.2. I followed the procedure defined in Knowledgebase AID 66899 but I got an error of unconnected timeout. What could be the reason. I used to read address N214:0 from PLC 5. Can anyone pls help me [/INST] Post more details, including the complete and exact configuration of the MSG instruction in the ControlLogix, and details about the IP addresses of the controllers. PLC-5/80E Series E Rev F.2 will definitely support EtherNet/IP messaging. You might have used an incorrect CIP Path from the controller to the Ethernet module then to the Ethernet network and the PLC-5. You might have a PLC-5 and ControlLogix that are not physically connected to the same network, or that are not logically addressed on the same subnet or on subnets that cannot connect to one another. You might have mis-typed one or more elements of the IP address. Welcome to the Forum ! Please post some screenshots of message instruction ladder and configuration tabs, complete error message, more info about the architecture, connections, Ethernet switches etc. The more effort you put in writing your posts, the more help you may expect to receive - 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 ! That error means the connection attempt failed. It is most likely the connection settings, Slot number, IP address, gateway, subnet mask.... Check your settings on both sides and recheck the MSG path. Sorry for posting inadequate data. Pls find the attached docuemnt where I have posted the screenshot.. The error code was 1F and Extended error code was 204 Error code 0x0204 is an ordinary connection timeout; it means that the device didn't accept a CIP connection. Most frequently, this means the device did not reply at all to the request (because it was disconnected or not on the network). Sometimes it means the device was out of connection capacity. There is another MSG instruciton right below the Read message, suggesting there is a Write message too. And the /DN bit for that message is true, so it must have completed. What are the differences between these two message instructions, other than the fact that one is a Read and one is a Write ? No both the MSG instruction were not executing. This screen shot was taken with offline file so the Done bit was true. How to check whether the device is out of connection capacity ? Well, SOMETHING made the /DN bit of the Write message go true at some point, didn't it ? I have not done message troubleshooting with the PLC-5 for many years. If you need direct, step-by-step help, you need to contact RA Technical Support. If this were my system, I would put a network tap in between the PLC-5 and the rest of the system, and use Wireshark to 'sniff' the connection attempt. If you post details about the controllers, post the IP address, the Subnet Mask, and the Default Gateway for both the PLC-5 and the 1756-ENBT module in the ControlLogix. Frequent additional troubleshooting steps and information you might want to provide are: Can you PING the PLC-5 ? Can you see the PLC-5 with an RSLinx 'RSWho' browser ? Can you go online with the PLC-5 with RSLogix 5 software ? Are there any routers, wireless links, or other network gateways between the ControlLogix network and the PLC-5 network ? n </s>

<s>[INST] Rsview ME and SE differences We have FT View Studio Machine Edition ver 5.1, and use PV+1000 for our applications. We have a vender that put an option for Rs view SE HMI.My question is does the FTstudio support the RSView SE application to do upgrades and changes. My second question is about testing the application, will I need to purchase to do testing to any changes made to the project?Thank you in advance.Vinnie [/INST] I found one tech note that talks about some of the differences - see 31735. Basically you get more powerful features with SE, but you have to do more work with the product to get them. Some obvious differences: SE has a better datalogging setup than ME - can go beyond 300K records, can log to ODBC database on remote computersSE allows multiple clients and server redundancy (distributed applications)SE has better ActiveX supportSE has VBA; ME does notSE has FactoryTalk Alarms and Events; ME does notSE runs on a computer; ME runs on either a computer or a PanelView Plus terminalSE has better network and printer support than METhat's just one person's list; I'm sure other differences as well. I hope this helps. Thanks for the reply. Does the FT View Studio Machin Edition support the SE, or do I have to buy another software package? No, you will need the complete version of FactoryTalk View Studio ( 9701-VWSTENE FactoryTalk View Studio for FactoryTalk View). - fuzzy logic Thanks Fuzzy_Logic, I have not messed with the SE version only the ME. But I always look forward to something new, appreciate the reply. n </s>

<s>[INST] Windows-Style Drop down menu What is the best way to implement a windows-style menu bar into my RSview HMI App.? Is there an ActiveX control for this? [/INST] I might be wrong, but I think it is the Microsoft Forms 2.0 Combo Box under the activeX objects. Make sure if you use it in VBA that you go to the properties of the combo box and Expose it to VBA. If indeed you mean a true functioning menu bar and not an emulated look alike - then the only way is to write an ActiveX control. This has been done by various individuals for specific cases and customers, but is not available as a general ActiveX because it would have to be highly configurable for all the intended uses. We have been using Microsoft Treeview Control as Menu Bar.It's extreamly easy to manage new screens added etc, because it pick up all its information from an Access DB, even icons and FactoryTalkView Screen names.Example is in Danish :smileywink: Unfortunately, there is no way at this time to make one-click menus, which means the operator can navigate through selections without clicking, just by moving the mouse (think of the Windows Start Menu). But like other people have suggested, you can use ActiveX controls or VBA to make a Windows-like menu, though most likely the operator would still have to click a menu item to get the sub-menu items. The click is needed to generate an event. What type of licensing do you need to have to use the Microsoft TreeView control? Do you have MS Office installed on your system? n </s>

<s>[INST] rslogix 5000 workstation options export or backup I'm about to install RSLogix5000 to my new laptop but would like to have the same settings (the ones in the workstation options) from my old laptop to the new laptop. Are these stored in a file somewhere? Which one is it? [/INST] Yes, take a look to Aid 51550... - fuzzy logic Doesn't work. It does repopulate your recent files list, but doesn't seem to capture/restore the workstation settings such as custom display colors, or quick key bindings. Edit: Didn't realize how old this string was. KB solution may have worked with RSLogix, back in the day, but does not appear to work for Studio5K. Would really appreciate a simple solution to this one, as I have to maintain multiple VM's and have to reconfigure every time. At the least, make the Quick Key bindings something that capable of export/import. Hi @Les I've just tested the procedure contained inside the above indicated technote (new DocumentID QA7276) using Studio5000 Logix Designer v33 and it worked as expected. All the Workstation Options have been restored (custom colors, quick keys mapping etc.) Did you try with the same software version? fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Hi & thanks for the quick response. My attempt was made with different versions of the software, perhaps that's why it didn't work? I did successfully export the registry from a configured software setup, and the registry import completed. When I opened the Studio I saw the recent files list from the original machine, but none of the workstation settings seem to have held.​ Original SW - Studio5k V30.0 New SW - Studio5k V32.0 Thanks @Les for your feedback and given info. I've been able to replicate your setup. Unfortunately, it seems to work only between same version level. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Thanks again, I suspected that might be the issue. Is there somewhere to post feature requests for RA Software? Seems like this would be a low hanging fruit as it's something that my old drafting software was capable of, 20+ years ago... Hi Les. We do not yet have a product feature option on the community, but I will pass your comment on to the product manager. As we build out the community, we are considering an Ideas feature that would allow you to post your product ideas here in the community, but we are not there yet. Thank you. Eileen Hi Les, I have added an enhancement request on your behalf into our internal database regarding the ability to import/export workstation options across multiple versions . ​​ n </s>

<s>[INST] Light Stack wiring diagrams??? The AB product list shows various light stacks but none match my base, wiring module 855T-BPM10, 3 light stack with buzzer at top. I've been looking for the wiring diagram as the base is just screw terminals marked 0 to 5 inclusive. The lamps are 24volt filament type. I can't seem to find any wiring diagrams for their light stacks?? I don't want to buzz them out, just a pdf would do. cheers g [/INST] Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 19456 - Aid 26113 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] Adding Listen Only IO Via L82 Summary: Adding listen only IO from another controller to an L82I am trying to add some IO to a controller project that is owned by a different controller and make it listen only. I have done this with my L6 and L7 processors, but have recently added some L8 controllers which have on board ethernet. The problem is is once I go to the ethernet in my tree in the controller I'm wanting to add the IO to and select add new module, the L8 has no ENBT or EN2T to add the IO modules owned by the other controller. If I select the L82 (controller that actually owns the IO I'm wanting to listen to) I can add it into my ethernet tree, but I cannot add any of the IO modules in it's chassis that it owns because the add module is greyed out. I only see the controller and can not pull any IO tags. What am I missing? [/INST] I get the same result with my L82 v32.14. I know that doesn't help except to know you aren't alone :) Talking with Tech Connect, there isn't a way to set up listen only IO through the L8 itself. To be able to listen only from another controller owned by the L8 a communication card must also be installed in that back plane just as with the L6 and L7. Hope this helps you as much as it did myself n </s>

<s>[INST] Corrupted Processor Fault - RSLogix Aloha, Recent turn of events:Wrote up some code using RSLogix 7.0 (with my desktop), transfered to my laptop which happen to be running RSLogix 8. 10. Downloaded code into a 1747-L553C 5/05 CPU - 64k Mem OS501 Series C FRN 10 and later processor. Able to run, edit and do all things with the laptop. However, when trying to access with desktop using RSLogix 7.0, experience a Processor Corrupt pop up window. I have used this same set up for months with other processors. Example: 1747-L553B/C 5/05 CPU-64K Mem OS501 Series C FRN 3-9. My question is: Is this related to the fact that the error is attributed to the newer version of the processor with a different firmware? Or.......Is this more related to producing code with 1 version of RSLogix and then downloading it with a different version? We have several people in the company that write code for SLC processors and I am wondering if we will have to update the version for the people writing code? I was thinking it'd be backward compatible as long as we were staying with same series of processors. Thanks in advance, looking forward to some guidance regarding this peculiar behavior. Aloha,g [/INST] Try to see if Aid 37823 could help.... technote has been written for v7.10, just consider v7.10 and above when you read it... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView32 trend is unsupported Summary: When i try to convert the RSView32 to FactoryTalk View SE 7.00 the displays appear the message: RSView32 trend is unsupported. I Tried in Ftview 32bits and 64bitsNULL – / 1 [/INST] New trend objects must be created in FactoryTalk View SE after the modernization of the RSView32 project. I suggest the following manual, when migrating RSView32 applications to FTViewSE: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qr/ftalk-qr004_-en-p.pdf Also, the following technote could be useful: IN2272 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] Micro800 solution for labeling machine - Available Now Summary: Sample code, Bill of Materials, wiring diagrams and other information about this solution are available to help OEMs quickly design, develop and deliver labeling machines. All, A new Micro850 application including sample code, Bill of Materials, wiring diagrams and other information about this solution are available to help OEMs quickly design, develop and deliver labeling machines. The sample code has been successfully tested on a pressure sensitive labeling machine. http://samplecode.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webassets/sc_legal_info.hcst?dID=91597 <-- Sample code http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/oem-wp013_-en-p.pdf <-- White paper Fabio [/INST] nan n </s>

<s>[INST] Versaview CE 1250H Summary: Software required to update screens.Hi All, I have been asked to make some minor changes to a Versaview CE 1250H, (adding a new instrument). I can find precious little information about this other than it has been re-branded a Panelview Plus CE. I would like to know what software I would need to make changes to the screens. I don't know if the re branding was also a software change meaning that versaview software was differrnent to panelview software.. Thanks for your help Anthony [/INST] Anthony, you'd use View ME software to change the application. That's the simple answer, but there are a whole bunch of other questions you will end up asking as you progress through this exercise in frustration. First, what firmware version is the Versaview terminal? Next, what version of View ME do you have? I'm going to predict the future, that you're going to run into the ever-fun 32-bit / 64-bit tag database mess Rockwell has made between their different View ME versions. That's just one problem you'll have to solve. We'll do our best to help you through this. Cheers, thanks for the comment, It gives me somewhere to start, these things are always more complicated when it is a system I have not worked on before. n </s>

<s>[INST] Logix designer Compare tool, AOI logics not opening I cannot open AOI logic in compate tool. I clicked several times on it but not open. My both projects AOI protected with a security key file with extention .sk, but I go to tools, security section, select. Sk file and un protect project AOI in rs logix. Why I cannot open and see changes in the AOI logics? Another problem on exporting compare results to pdf (attached screenshot). [/INST] Protected AOI can be compared, and double-clicking on the Logic icon should open the Ladder Content window at the top. If the SK.dat file is missing, it is indicated near the Routine name in the compared content, and clicking on the Logic icon still opens a window on the top, with some encryption information and timestamp. As you wrote, your logic has been unprotected, so the comparison should basically work like all other routines. I suggest to check the Compare Tool version, and try a Repair or just an update of the tool if a newer version is available (maybe it's an old version). About the other message you got about memory, it usually happens when trying to compare large arrays or very complex file. As you mentioned it happens during .pdf export, it may also be related to corrupt or old Compare Tool version. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer n </s>