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<s>[INST] 1756-ENBT Firmware Upgrade? Summary: Want to find out if there's a way to do a firmware update on a 1756-ENBT module. Is there a way to flash the firmware on a 1756-ENBT module? [/INST] Of course there is; RA provides firmware updates for most ControlLogix family products as part of their TechConnect support service. To download firmware, start with the main page of the Web Updates service: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/firmware/overview.page? I have personally used the ControlFlash utility to upgrade hundreds of 1756-ENBT modules. ControlFlash is provided as a 'kit'; you install the ControlFlash utility software, and whatever firmware was kitted with it is added to the available hardware device list when you launch the utility. Rockwell's kit approach with controlflash does have some weaknesses. If you grab the 1756-ENBT latest version firmware, it likely has been kitted with an older version of controlflash. This overwrites the controlflash version you currently have. For example, I just installed some drive firmware to my machine, controlflash version 11 got installed. If I grab that 1756-ENBT firmware, it may be kitted using controlflash version 8. I haven't lost the drive firmware, but controlflash may behave a bit wonky. When I see an older version overwrite what I know is a newer controlflash, I've been reinstalling a firmware that I know has the newer version of controlflash. n </s>

<s>[INST] ILX800-SMSG Prosoft - Configuration Summary: How declare the ILX800-SMSG to the CCW program? Hello everyone, I am programming over CCW a Micro830 with a Prosoft module ILX800-SMSG, I already download from the web and to the Micro830 the program, functions and functions blocks that allow to send and receive SMS. But now the Micro830 enters in Faulted State, after going into Remote RUN mode, with the text: The plug-in module configuration does not match the actual plug-in configuration detected. I do not know HOW to tell the Micro830 that the 2nd module is a ILX800, because the only options I have are from Allen Bradley plug-in modules. Can somebody help me? Thank you, Viviana. [/INST] Viviana, Did you follow the Prosoft instructions correctly? Did you set the right plug-in slot number? Please refer to Chapter 1 and 2 and specifically page 18 of the Prosoft manual: http://www.prosoft-technology.com/content/download/6995/66053/version/1/file/ILX800_SMSG_User_Manual.pdf Contact Prosoft technical support for additional questions. http://www.prosoft-technology.com/Products/Industrial-Wireless/Intelligent-Cellular/Micro800-SMS-Plug-in-Module-for-OEM-s-and-Machine-Builders Regards, Fabio Thank you very much, Fabio. n </s>

<s>[INST] Network security Not sure where to post this question, anyway i'm curious to know some of the apps othersare using for network security as i have an open sat connection in a very rural area and thevendor left it that way. I not sure where i can find out which apps will work with Rockwell products.Thanks for any help. P.S. can explain more if i get some responses. [/INST] Do you mean an open wireless connection? I don't think I've ever heard of an open satellite connection (but it wouldn't be the first time I was surprised by what's out there!). As far as open wireless, the encryption to secure you network happens all on the wireless routers/gateways/extenders. It's invisible to the Rockwell equipment, so it should* work just fine with everything. JHutch * There are some things like MAC address blocking and some routing tricks that you could set up that could possibly interfere with the Rockwell equipment ... but typically, if you know enough to set them up, you'll know enough to work around it. And it's most likely overkill for your situation to even worry about them. I'll elaborate more. The computer has no anti virus software, firewall is diabled, updates are off,and so on. About the sat the router has no option for blocking traffic that is see. There is awireless router connected and i have setup access restriction on it. I'm worried about the serverit'sconn. right to the sat router eth2 conn with no protection that i can see, Direct Way DW700 pro Red7424,I'm going to assume you have Ethernet connectivity using standard CAT5e cables, etc. One cheap solution is to install a wireless router (Netgear or Linksys) as most have more security options built in that you can customize and they come with 4 ports for wired connection. I have a spare Cisco PIC501 firewall/router we use routinely to configure secure connections as needed. Configure your wireless router with WPA/TKIP and not WEP. Everything on your router side has a private address (192.168.1.x for example) and isn't routable. This will give you some security from the outside world. We used the Cisco PIC501 via satellite to some Iraq reconstruction projects we were involved in and it worked great....saved taxpayers a lot of money....and a lot better than being shot at. Hope this helps. Ah, yes, I understand now. You're worried about the non-firewalled satellite connection. The above user is right. Throwing a router or gateway is the easiest solution. It'll wall your internal network away from the satellite connection. Outgoing connections will usually go through just fine (ie, if you need to browse a website), but incoming connections will be blocked at the gateway/router. If you need something specific to get through, there are usually options to let individual ports through to specific devices and even sometimes the ability to add a password authentication layer. JHutch Thanks guy's that sounds like an affordable solution, and i fell better about that then somecumbersome security software. I'm wondering if Rockwell has any publications on how to perform a network security analysis on our industrial control systems. I'm pretty sure they have a service offering but I'm looking for the details on what exactly they would be checking for, similar to what one would see on a checklist. n </s>

<s>[INST] ISA71.04 and Tropicalised Treated Standard Hi all experts, anyone can confirm me ControlLogix is certified with the above standard? If so, anyone can provide the certificate/reference for me to download? Other Allen Bradley's PLC have these standards as well? [/INST] b43165, have a look to the following links; some products meet that standard, but in order to specifically know which products are available, then please contact your Rockwell representative to get more infos on products you need. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/gmse00-pp011_-en-e.pdf Aid 21727 - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] HSC MICRO850 2080-LC50-24QBB Guys, I'm having difficulties using two fast counters (HSC), I would like to know which values are suitable for the HscID variable, because in the first counter I programmed I put a value of zero (0) and in the second I don't know which value to put and the same is not works correctly. I wait for subjects. [/INST] Hi Oliveira, You are very welcome! HSCID (HSCAPP.HSCID) allows the user to specify which embedded inputs will be used depending on the MODE and the type of application. The table below shows the different IDs that can be used as well as the embedded inputs: If ID 0 is used, ID 1 cannot be used on the same controller since the inputs are being used by the Reset and Hold. For detail information refer chapter 9 of following manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2080-um002_-en-e.pdf Hope this help. OK, but then if you want to use inputs 0 and 1 in the first counter and inputs 2 and 3 in the second counter, what would the instructions and their HscID look like? oliveira, it really depends on the HSC Operating Mode you would like to use for your counters. There are some Operating Modes which disable the sub-counters if selected. If you want to use the Counter 0 (which is a Master counter), HSC0 (HSCID = 0), it will reserve all the associated Inputs 0,1,2,3 when you set it for HSC Operating Modes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 In that cases, the Counter 1 (which is a sub-counter), HSC1 (HSCID = 1) cannot be used because the system disables it, thus you cannot use Embedded Inputs 2 and 3 as they will be used by the Counter 0. If the above describes your case, then you should use Embedded Inputs 4,5,6,7 for your second counter, setting the HSC instruction to use Counter 2 (which is a Master counter), HSC2 (HSCID = 2) or Counter 3 (which is a sub-counter), HSC3 (HSCID = 3), but always depending on the Operation Mode you need. So, which Operating Modes do you need for your two counters? fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Hello, the primary counter has these settings and works perfectly. but... but the second counter goes into fault number 4 Hey oliveira, please monitor the HscStsInfo tag for the value inside ErrorCode element and post it here. Should be your tag: HSC_STATUS_INFO_2.ErrorCode It could help in troubleshooting. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Thanks oliveira for the posted image. It should have something to do with Overflow and Underflow settings. Your counters have different settings for these two elements, see here below the first counter, which works: Here is instead the second one, which has a configuration error: Please try to set .OFSetting and .UFSetting for HSC_2 to the same values you used for HSC_0 and see if it works. Let us know the result. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer Yes, it worked! I left it with the same values and it worked perfectly, now I just need to make one more HSC work. thank you very much for the support n </s>

<s>[INST] Error Code with MSG saying to contact support Summary: Error Code 16 [/INST] Don't have a fix for this specific problem, but you might consider switching to Produce/Consume tags between the two processors as a work-around. I don't see how different firmwares would cause the problem, but it IS possible to make Produce/Consume work between different firmwares. Welcome to the Forum ! It should not be related to different firmware levels. What about the Data Type of the tag you're trying to write to ? Usually, that error code is related to the destination tag being configured as Read Only. - 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] Cannot edit during grace period using RSLogix5000 Is editing disabled during the Grace Period? I tested both online and offline programming using RSLogix5000 and it seems to view only. By the way, Answer ID 45048 says the user will have full functionality for 7 days. Is this correct? [/INST] Here is essentially what is inside Aid 45048: RSLogix5000 version 16.03 and later will have full functionality for 7 days without an activation. This will allow customer to run the software if they cannot immediately get a FTA. Additional CPR9 software will get the grace period.A valid serial number must be entered during installation to enable the correct edit functionality during the grace period. The serial number is the only way to enable the correct functionality. An invalid serial number will set enable the functionality of the RSLogix5000 Service Edition while in the grace period. So,basically, be aware that in Grace Period the software will enable the features based on the serial number entered back during the install. Well, for sure you're in this condition and you've only a Service Edition functionality available.In the following technote (Aid 25258), all the informations about Service Edition, where you'll find also the following statement: View Only for the following programming languages (No Edits) Ladder LogicFBDSFCST - fuzzy logic Do I have to uninstall/re-install RSLogix5000 to correct the serial number? Or is there an easier way? The serial number is held in the registry, you can edit that. I would do a search for your serial number in it. Ozzy is right....try to search the serial number in the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARERockwell SoftwareRSLogix 5000.1UserInfo USE CAUTION WHEN EDITING THE REGISTRY. MISTAKES IN REGISTRY EDITING CAN CORRUPT THE REGISTRY TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO REINSTALL THE OPERATING SYSTEM. Be sure to export the registry to a new file name before making changes in the original registry. - fuzzy logic OK, I've changed the serial number in the registry to match my new toolkit serial number:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARERockwell SoftwareRSLogix 5000.1UserInfoHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARERockwell SoftwareRSLogix 5000.1LastVersionUserInfoHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARERockwell SoftwareRSLogix 5000.1Support (ProductID) I rebooted and tested the grace period. It still does not give me full functionality. Any suggestions? Tech support checked my serial number. It's actually for a toolkit (not specifically for RSLogix5000) so it will not have full functionality in the grace period.Thanks for your help. Good day i want to know if i can conect a plc micrologix 1200 if it was programed with rslogix500 and i want to conect with rslogix5000 n </s>

<s>[INST] DB9 pin-out in DH-485 Summary: DB9 PV port pin-out that talk DH-485 I have a PV1000 with one RS-232 port (DB9) that talk DH-485. Do you know the pin-out purpose description or function of each pin in one DB9 port that talk DH-485?. For example, 1 for ground, 2 for shield... etc... MAT [/INST] Here we are. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi Fuzzy_Logic, thank you so much for your answer... I was looking an answer with: CH-A, CH-B, +24V, Sig GND, TX-EN, CHS GND, etc... Following your answer, the cables: 2711-NC13 or 2711-NC14 or 2706-NC13 on technote 574907 Cable Pinout has all the pinouts connected, Is there a problem if I just use 3 cables as your picture taken from the PV Standard Manual says?. By the way, can we go from the RJ45 port of the SLC 5/03 to the DB9 port in the PV Standard 1000 talking DH-485?... MAT You need to take a step back and realize the difference between DH-485 protocol, DH-485 networks, and DH-485 ports. DH-485 networking uses only three wires: A, B, and Common. When you install a DH485 trunkline between 1747-AIC modules or 1761-NET-AIC modules, those are the wires you use. It is physically and electrically an RS-485 (also called EIA-485) network. Many SLC-500 family devices include a DH485 port that has various accessory pins, including +24V DC to power things like the 1747-PIC module, and ground pins to provide ground connections. But the DH485 protocol can also be run on RS-232 wiring. RS-232 can't go as far or as fast as RS-485, but it is more common on personal computers. Remember that we're dealing with technology that was designed in the mid-1980s before personal computers were everywhere. The reason you will not find an answer for the 'Ch-A, Ch-B, Gnd etc on that PanelView is because that port is an RS-232 port. Even though it runs DH485 protocol, it is physically an RS-232 port with RS-232 pins and RS-232 voltage levels. To connect the RJ45 port on an SLC-5/03 to that PanelView Standard 1000 with RS-232, you need a 1761-NET-AIC module to convert between RS-232 and RS-485 electrical signaling. The cabling for these modules is very well described in their User Manual. Kakkerlak's comments are always well detailed and useful... thanks ! - 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 for your time... MAT n </s>

<s>[INST] 1756-EN2T General error status 16#1F I'm working with someone having a problem with a 1756-EN2T card that is giving the following message: Module reported general error status is: (16 [/INST] Hi Timothy, I couldn't find any information about the error either. I strongly suggest to contact Technical Support to see if they can shed some lights on it. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ Thank you for your feedback. It was discovered that 2 pins s had been damaged/bent as shown in the attached pic. Pins were repaired and all is well! I would check the Rockwell compatibility guide, also update to the latest firmware. I see, bent pins! It can happen sometimes, modules should be inserted carefully... Please pay attention to use that module in your production environment, as that hardware issue could have caused internal damage, which maybe not so evident now, but could lead to future issues. You should really send the module to repair, in order to be checked. Thanks for sharing your finding. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ n </s>

<s>[INST] FT ME Datalog - more than 300K samples? Summary: Is 300,000 always the limit for datalog samples even if SD card is used Using FTME on a PV+6 ver 6.0 can I log more than 300,000 data points if I use an SD card to increase storage capacity? If yes then how much more and can I also use an SD larger than 2GB? [/INST] Well I guess I'll answer my own question. 300,000 is a fixed value and is not dependant on any external conditions. n </s>

<s>[INST] How to Programm kinetix 300 with RSLogix 5000 How do I have du Programm a Kinetix 300 Drive with RSLogix 5000? I use a MPL-A310 Servo and want to use my Kinetix with a Logix5561. How do I have to configure the axis in RSLogix for Ethernet/IP? I am new to Rockwell and Allen-Bradley I only used Siemens SIMATIC device for projects. I only want to get into this software and my first step is only to control thios one axis. [/INST] There are some sample programs for K300 with Logix 5000. Go to this page: http://samplecode.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webassets/sc_home_page.hcst And select MOTION CONTROL, INTEGRATED for the product family, and then OTHER for the product. There are a number of K300 and Logix 5000 examples. Hey THX, That was a really good hint. How many axis can be run by a single CompactLogix controller (1769-L23E-QBFC1B) The 1769-L23E-QBFC1B supports 32 CIP connections and 8 TCP connections. So with nothing else connected besides K300 drives, it would be 8. n </s>

<s>[INST] Controlling a PowerFlex 755 with serial MODBUS over RS485? Summary: Controlling a PowerFlex 755 with serial MODBUS over RS485? Can I controll a PowerFlex 755 with serial MODBUS over RS485, using the built in DPI port? [/INST] You will most likely have to use the 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP communication adapter option. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20comm-um014_-en-p.pdf No, you have to use the 20-COMM-H adapter within the comms card carrier 20-750-20COMM. - 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] Inviews Database Can I make a upload from a display? The problem is that I have to add some messages to a display that is working, but I don't have the original database of messages and if I download my messages I'm going to loose the messages that are working now and I don't want that. Thanks for the help. Regards [/INST] Unfortunately you can't. The Inview can only be downloaded to. :smileysad: The Inview messages are stored in files with a *.IVP extension.If the file or files are missing but the messages are in the Inview you can trigger the messages one at a time to find out what the text of the messages should be. For variables you will have to find out which variable slot number is being triggered to by checking the ladder logic. - fuzzy logic Ok....I was afraid to receive that answer because I have tought about doing what you told me......there are around 1000 messages.....anyway.....thanks for you help. Regards n </s>

<s>[INST] Simulation of PLC programm in CCW Does anybody know if there are plans to implement a simulation option in CCW? I have customers who are comparing the Micro 800 with the S7-1200 from Siemens where they have the option to simulate the PLC programm and it would be a nice wanahave in CCW [/INST] nan n </s>

<s>[INST] RSView application to FactoryTalkView Summary: import or re-construct?I have a RSView ME .mer application I want to get into FTView ME. It looks like it may be too old of a file. Is there anyway to get around this issue of age, or will I need to completely rebuild the application? RSView ME 3.00.01-----FactoryTalkView ME 6.00.00 Thanks in advance. Rick [/INST] Unfortunately, I guess you've to restart the application from the scratch... Version 4.0 Machine Edition Please note that the .MER is a compiled version of the original project and is not editable in version 4.0 (or less). In order to make changes to the 4.0 project, you must have a backup file (.apa) of your project. From RSView Studio, use the application manager to restore the .APA file. Make the desired changes and compile (create runtime) a new .MER and download to the Panelview Plus terminal. Version 5.0 (and greater) Machine Edition Version 5.0 of Machine Edition has the option to restore the runtime file. This option is set at creation of the v5.0 runtime file (.mer). The file is restored by uploading from the PanelView Plus/Plus CE and running Application Manager to restore to an editable application. Anyway, reading inside Aid 8913 (TechConnect required): When the development project files have been lost, some of the project information can be recovered from the MER (Machine Edition Runtime) file itself. However, the following cannot be recovered: Parameter files Alarm Setup Datalog files Macro files RSLE shortcut information Under some circumstances, the Tag Database cannot be recovered either. The above indicated technote contains the needed infos. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... That's what I found in view some of the posts. Another question, please. Can one upgrade RSView 3.00.01 to at least 4.XX.XX, without purchasing the upgrade? Thanks again. Rick You need to have a TechConnect contract with RA, then you may download every version you need of your software. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... Ah, therein lies my problem. We have a TechConnect agreement, but there is no licence for the RSView product, only for the FactoryTalkView. Since this was basically a computer controlled door opener program via a MicroLogix 1500 controller, I think I will do away with this system, and go back to a board mounted series of manual pushbuttons and indicator lights. Way to much work for what we are wanting to control. Thanks for the info, and keep up the great work on this forum. Rick Miell If you have FactoryTalk View Studio 6.0, you should be eligible for download of RSView ME Studio 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1 as well. If the website isn't doing what you need, your distributor and local RA office can get it for you. The version 3 runtime is a bit of an orphan, though. Back in the beginning of FTView, the MER were a one-way compile... you absolutely needed an Archive (*.APA) in order to edit or modify the project. Tricking RSView ME into recovering the project elements from the Runtime is a big hassle. That's why version 5 added the ability to include enough information in the MER runtime to upload and create a project file. Even more complicated... version 3.0 had a Microsoft Windows CE license that was non-upgradeable... to migrate a version 3.0 terminal to 3.1 required the purchase of a license and a license sticker... RA gave them out for free for about six months in 2003. You have to upgrade 3.0 to 3.1, then you can upgrade 3.1 to 3.2, then 4.0, then 5.0, then 5.1. I had an original release demo that I ran 5.10 firmware on. In your case, you should be able to take that version 3.0 Runtime and plug it right into any later terminal, and it should run. But to modify it, that requires wading into the muddy early history of the PanelView Plus. n </s>

<s>[INST] RsNetWorx Hello, I'm a novice In the area setting up Networks and was wondering could someone recommend a book or web site so I can become more formalize in order to educate my self. Thank for any help and suggestions. Regards, Ken [/INST] You don't specify the Network type you're working on, anyway, a good starting point could be the Getting Result Guide. DevicenetControlnetEthernet/IP After that, you may find other usefull infos in the Tutorial coming with your RSNetworx software. For example, about RSNetworx for Devicenet, this tutorial is available from Start > Programs > Rockwell Software > RSNetWorx > RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Tutorial. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic fuzzy logic, Thank you for your reply and I'll look at the links you supplied. Regards, Ken n </s>

<s>[INST] Stratix 5800 SFP Ports Hello Scenario: Using a Stratix 5800 1783-MMS10 as Layer 2 with L2NAT for automation equipment: Is there any performance or functionality differences between using the SFP ports (1-2) with 1783-SFP1GTE (RJ45 copper 1G), or any of the other ports (3-10) as the connection up to layer 3 (Will have 2 redundant connections to layer 3)? I was building the network diagrams to use ports 1 and 2 with the SFP modules, but is it necessary? If I just connect to any of the other copper ports, does it make a difference? [/INST] From what I know, which is not much, your SFP ports are the uplink ports and should be used to connect to your Layer 3. Ports 3-10 are the downlink ports and are your connections for your L2NAT. Hi, Ramon is correct. The NAT translation of the private devices is only performed on the Gigabit ports Gi1/1 and Gi1/2, which are SFP ports. So these will need to be your uplink ports to the Layer 3. More information on how to configure NAT on Stratix 5800, can be found in publication 1783-UM012 - Stratix 5800 Managed Switches (p113). The information on the ports that can be used, can also be found under the Requirements and Restrictions on p118. Kind regards, n </s>

<s>[INST] FUW attempted an unsupported operation Summary: trying to upgrade firmware in Panelview plus 6 1500 Hi Guys / Gals I am trying to upgrade the firmware in my panelview however when I get to the screen to select the kepserver files the FUW freezes. If I click on anything except cancel then I get the attempted an unsupported operation error. this is happening while trying to update via Ethernet or CF Card. I have also tried 3 different versions (6.1, 7.0 and 8.0). I have registered the kseinstall.dll file ( I read somewhere this was a cure) but no luck. I have tried this in Windows 7 and XP. Thanks for any help in advance Danny [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! Are you considering the following statement ? The installed version of FactoryTalk View ME needs to be the same or grater than the target PanelView Plus; i.e. to upgrade PanelView Plus from 6.10 to 8.00 it is required that version 8.00 of FactoryTalk View ME is installed. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi Fuzzy; thanks for the prompt reply. Here's thee steps that I take to attempt the upgrade. on the 1st window I choose 'PanelView plus 6 700-1500 (ME V6.00 - V8.00) Current panelview is running 6.0 on the next window I choose 7.00 - 20140729 when I click next then FUW freezes on the choose kepserver drivers and none are shown. I only have 2 choices on 1st screen ME V6.00 - V8.00 or ME V6.10 - V8.00 I think that is where my problem is, I am running FTView studio 7.0 Where would I find the FUW to upgrade from V6.00 - V7.00?? Thanks Again Danny Danny, PanelView plus 6 700-1500 (ME V6.00 - V8.00) is ok for your PVP (it means version 6 to 8) The strange is that, if you have FTView Studio 7.0 installed, you should not see the selection about version 8.00 in FUW... Did you install and then remove version 8.00 on that PC ? The list of Kepserver drivers should not be empty, and usually the solution you tried (register the .dll) solves. Anyway try to read the following technote: 27432 - PanelView Plus firmware upgrade, no KEPServer drivers listed - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! Hi Fuzzy; I have never had version 8.0, I would like to get it but company will not spring for it :( Maybe my computer is telling me something. I tried the tech note stuff before posting.......still not good. Thanks for your response. Danny I see... I would try another PC, starting from scratch with FTView Installation... there should be something wrong (evidently) on your system... - 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 tryed that also and guess what, it works!!!!! now i guess i need to do a complete un-install and re-install on my PC??? Unless you can think of an easier way......... Thanks again Danny As last chance before a complete re-install, you can try to repair FTView and FTSP installation from Control Panel -> 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 ! ok, i will give that a try Bummer, Repair and reboot didn't fix. Thanks again for all your suggestions. Danny n </s>

<s>[INST] I/O Led Status I want to extract the LED status from my IO and comms modules. Can anyone help me with the code to do this? The GSV instruction only returns the Controller's status [/INST] Sambo,i think i got a solution.Go thru this. First, create a an Integer tag.In ladder, create a GSV instruction; set the CLASS to MODULE and the ATTRIBUTE NAME to LEDStatus.LEDStatus specifies the current state of the I/O LED on the front of the controller.Note: You do not enter an object name with this attribute because this attribute applies to the entire collection of modules.LEDStatusMeaning (LED color)0LED off: No MODULE objects are configured for the controller (there are no modules in the I/O Configuration section of the controller organizer).1Flashing red: None of the MODULE objects are Running.2Flashing green: At least one MODULE object is not Running.3Solid green: All the Module objects are Running. Hope this helps.:smileywink: The solution you describe is only for the controller. It does not return individual I/O module LED statusses. There used to be, actually still are a knowledgebase article blocked and accessible only to customers with a support contract, which describes how it is done. As Sambo indicates, this GSV instruction using MODULE object is only related to the Controller Leds... :smileysurprised:For the other modules, like I/O and comms, there are different possibilities...but is quite complicated :smileysad:The more easy way is to use GSV to get EntryStatus, also in the MODULE object... that really is not related to the Leds, but gives you the informations I guess you need (this is explained in the RS5000 online help, under GSV/SSV objects)Otherwise, to get the OK led status for your devices, you may use a CIP Generic message, as explained in Aid 26924. As this is a TechConnect reserved docs, maybe you can't access it...:smileysad: - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] IT, VPN and other horrors With all the PLC's we support in the field, flying to one to make a minor change or diagnose some programming problem (the programs always seem to re-write themselves at 2am...) is a waste of time and money.We've been using the RADKIT and RADES. They work Ok for small things but sometimes connections autobaud to as little as 2400bps due to the line characeristics. Some plants have UTP we can VPN onto if we can convince IT that the PLC won't magically allow hackers into their plant.If there an AB security white paper for Ethernet/IP, or even an ODVA one, that can soothe IT guys? [/INST] If you go to http://www.ab.com/networks/architectures.html you will find a number of white papers, design guides, presentations and recorded net meetings regarding the Rockwell and Cisco recommendations. There's a specific webinar recording for the IT guys, and if you go to the Design Guides bullet and open it up, you'll find the guides that Rockwell and Cisco prepared with reference architectures and the like. Lots of long PDFs -- I don't know if your specifics on VPN and remote access are addressed there, but the RA/Cisco Design and Implementation Guide is probably where I'd start. Some of the papers there were prepared by ODVA, so they should have the EtherNet/IP Stamp of Approval.... Good luck!Dale, W8ABZ I was looking into a Cellular modem. Rockwell has an encompassing partner that has a modem that can connect to the internet though networks like Verizon or att and many others. The LandCell product from CalAmp talks to many carriers and has different data transmission flavors for each network type. There are downsides to technologys this like getting a contract with the wireless supplier; but maybe your end user will entertain the cost. You will still have to deal with IT department because your connecting a remote access point inside there bulding to there equipment (and potientially there networks). It is hit or miss on wireless recpetion in most industrail plants but with this device you can get a high gain antennas and even mount it outside if nessisary. I think these devices are less than the RADES also. here. Not that this will help convince the IT guys, but ... 1 - The PLC is already on their network. So if it hasn't hacked anything so far, VPN won't change that. 2 - The VPN connect doesn't just give access to the PLC like a modem would. It gives access to the whole network (with whatever network permissions your account is set up with). The whole point of VPN is only allow trusted people into the network. That usually means only people that work for the company, so it's often hard to get an IT department to approve VPN access for a third party contractor. Remember, VPN is basically giving you the keys to the castle without the benefit of forcing you to be physically present at the castle. IT security guys have nightmares about that sort of thing. JHutch I have a couple of large customers that give us VPN access and limit it to the industrial subnet, in fact just to the list of IP's that define the Industrail equipment we need access to. They understand the cost advantage of not having to pay us to fly around the world to make minor changes to equipment.Money talks, engineering needs to convince management to push down on IT and that ethernet on the factory floor is here to stay. Yes, others do this by creating firewall rules that require authentication to the firewall. So you have to log in to the firewall with username and password to have access to the rule that lets you get from the outside onto the particular industrial/engineering VLAN or subnetwork. Between VLANs, Subnets, Firewalls and authentication rules, it's definitely the kind of thing you want IT help to set up. Good reason to cultivate a good relationship between plant/process/production engineering and plant/corporate IT. And document it well. Have a readable, clear policy. I've seen this happen at a couple global accounts, with temporary contractor accounts for startup/commissioning/support -- some with good IT/engr. relations and some with not so good. WAY easier when you get along with your IT professional! Dale, W8ABZ n </s>

<s>[INST] FT view se ,when create a new se(local) project,display dialog box newserver initialize hello everyone: when create a new se(local) project,display dialog box newserver initialize,and at bottom message box diaplay out of service.thanks for your help. [/INST] Hmmm, really never seen the specific message, but something similar messages in the past, during server creation, for which I've used instructions inside Aid 25452 to solve... Short extract from that technote: RSView Studio relies on a Microsoft active directory interface when making calls to create an HMI server. (Project portion of an application) We have discovered in some instances that the OS install failed to register some components that Studio depends on. These components are listed above. The result of this is the failure to create the HMI server portion of an application If you want to give it a try.... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n </s>

<s>[INST] switching aplication language pv c600 Summary: how can i switch the aplication language at runtime I have 3 languages in the aplication how can i change the startup aplication language without pc [/INST] Hi, you simply have to use the Language variable into Global Connection (Tag Editor). Create a variable (Memory Variable is ok if you don't need to change Language by PLC but only by PVc) then use it as Source Tag for Global Connection Language. Then, create into a page, a Multistate Push Button in order to switch Language by set Language code into the variable. Double click on the button, for first position set Value at 1040 for Italy, second position 1033 for English (codes into Manage Language List) etc. Codes are an exemple, depends from your application Every time you change the code into the variable, the panel switch Language. n </s>

<s>[INST] Function ControlBit Summary: Functions with ControlbitsSeveral function in Connected Component Workbench have a controlbit. Most that do, don't show in the argument exactly what the controlbit represents. Where might this information be found? I have look in the help and very little is there. Thanks [/INST] Hi David, Is there a particular instruction set that you are looking at ? AWT and the ARD & ARL. Hi David, for the ARD, you can use find under CCW Help, search keyword ARD , under ARD operations: The controlbit information is the same for AWT and ARL instruction, except ACL instruction (ACL clears the Receive and Transmit buffer(s), therefore no queue bit status) Status of the instruction can be extracted from the control bit of the instruction instance (e.g. ARD_1.controlbit). This shows if the instruction is blocking the ASCII instruction queue waiting for more characters: 7th bit = Instruction is enabled. 6th bit = Instruction is in the queue. 5th bit = Instruction is done. (same as Q) 3rd bit = Instruction has an error (same as Error) n </s>

<s>[INST] MicroLogix 1400 , Embedded Analog Input & Output addressing Summary: Need to know how is the Embedded Analog Input & Output addressingI'm working with a MicroLgix 1400 , and I need to use one analog input and one analog output in my program but I don't know how is the addressing in the ladder logic for this input / output . I'm not using a analog module added to the PLC , I'm using the analog input / output that they are embedded with the base PLC unit . Gracias for your help . [/INST] Gilberto, The four embedded analog input addresses are I:0.4-I:0.7. The two embedded analog output addresses are O:0.4 and O:0.5. I think the inputs are addressed as I:0.4 (5,6 and 7). At least on the prog I have in front of me. Here they are: Local I/O addresses on the MicroLogix 1400 - 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>