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Hi All, How do I set a password to PLC using Proficy machine software 9.5-9.8 or some other way? I as using Emerson CPE305 CPU. Thanks.
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Hi legends, new to this industry but absolutely loving it. I am looking to go online with a ControlLogix PLC, the network is supported by a...
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Good day, we have 15 analog inputs, we need to log the data in excel and monitor these values through web browser. We're planning to go with Delta...
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Dear all, I have fx3u series plc with built in rs422 port and usb-sc09-fx cable. I have a a hyperterminal like application to send and receive...
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Hi Experts, I would like to make firmware upgrade from v3.0 to v4.5 (S7-1200 CPU 1215C). Can I do it from v3.0 to v4.5? Do I need to take some...
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Hello, I'm having problems with a BeR X20 BC 0043 module. The LED flashes twice green and once red. Reading the manual, I believe that this...
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Hi. I'm struggling with configuration of PN-PN coupler 6ES7 158-3AD10-0XA0. The situation is as follows: I have 1 S7-300 PLC on the X2 part of...
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What is the production life of one of these controllers. One of our machines is 4 years old and our supplier is saying the controllers need to be...
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Dears, i am trying to change the series of encoder from A to B, but the program do not has this option (Rslogix5000, 20.06 the old encoder was...
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I had a 5/01 CPU give a CPU Fault. It lost the program and I was not able to establish communication with it. I replaced it with a 5/03 we had in...
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I can't seem to figure out how to add descriptors to I/O points on an RMC using PCCU. Say, for example, I want to use "Valve_1" as a descriptor...
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So to start off: I have no experience with PLC's, but I'm good at figuring stuff out, but I need some help to know if my PLC is just dead in the...
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Hi, I have a Mettler Toledo IND780 (AB-RIO) and a SLC5/04 with a 1747-sn RIO Scanner card. I have lost the configuration for the Ind780...
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Hi Everyone, I replaced encoder 842D-60131331BXA with a new same part number. Dip switches and Preset Push button are considered. When I tested...
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I want to pick up an Allen Bradley PLC so I can practice writing programs. I have 10 years as a maintenance tech and a good understanding of...
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Hi, I am using CM_CAN in my project in Transparent mode. The CAN modules needs transmit 240 message definitions each of 8 bytes, 168 message...
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I have a program that does a 7 second "scan" sensor calibration routine whenever a setting (setting is called assistance level or "AL" and ranges...
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I have inherited a system that uses a Parker ACR9000 motion controller with the Ethernet PowerLink option that it uses to control five Parker...
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Hello everyone, can anyone help me with covert the STL code to ladder. Iam using plc s71200. A %DB1.DBX33.7 // angel of vaccum...
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Hi. I'm using a Modbus ProSoft where I basically map data to a big INT array. Example, where GX_I_63HPU is a REAL, MNETC.DATA.WriteData[200] an...
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Hi all, So I continue to dabble in PLC's and for the most part can figure stuff out. I have been fortunate enough lately to have access to a...
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Hi , I am trying to replace an old inverter with a new one and its giving me issues . Once the new one was installed , the S7-300 PLC started...
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Hello, I have a running project on Citect v5.42 and simatic net v6.4 I have created a new spare PC and loaded all software like Citect, station...
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Dear Members, Hello, we are working on a project and facing an issue with the plantpax 5 PMTR library, we have a bidirectional motor, which has 2...
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Hello: I am confused about the A510 modbus addressing scheme. According to Teco's communication addendum the modbuss register addresses start at...
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