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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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I have an old PLC (circa 2007) consisting of Telemecanique/Modicon/Schneider Electric devices. The system has developed errors and unfortunately...
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Hello everyone, I am currently working on a project that uses a Rockwell L33ER controller and the FTV Studio V13 as Supervisory computer...
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Problem: Our PLC can only output 4-20mA, but the actuators it needs to control, modulate based on a 0-135Ohm signal. Buying 4 or 8 individual...
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Good Afternoon , We all must of done this before ...... Installing a Frequency Drive in an enclosure , you forget how deep your selector...
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Hello, Haven't been on in a while. I need to generate a bit level pdf of the I/O for RSLogix 500. I can generate a report but it just shows the...
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-Please see attached code samples- On my HMI I have a maintained pushbutton that toggles the tag "RecipeDeletePB". When this is pressed, it...
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Hi All, I'd like to know can we use DTR instruction to get a week pulse ? Could anyone please help me to understand that one ? I've managed to...
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Hello, I'm working on a laptop that needs FactoryTalk Activation Manager installed on it as a host along with a Hyper-V VM client on the same...
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Hi everyone, Kind of new at this, so we recently upgraded our 1769-l32e to the newer 5069-L320erm, i converted the file over and Verify the...
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I am looking to put together a SCADA system using Automation Directs Productivity 2000 line. Figured id go that route versus going Allen Bradley...
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