many of the machines have arrived "in-house" this week, and i've been busy putting together a priority list, based on production requirements, of what machines need to be online first. based on the knowledge level of the other electrical techs, and myself, of the variety of controllers in these machines, i've been allowed to bring in an "Integrator" to help us get through this mess. we have modicon, seimens, omron, fuji, and an old t.i. that we aren't familar with, (we use almost exclusively A-B). the old toshiba laptop that contained some programming software for the omron c200 controller on the 150 ton press is junk, (bad harddrive and some keys not functioning. i think its been wet). about half of the floppies containing program files and programming software were apparently stored on the world's biggest magnet, so they're going to make good coffee cup coasters.
the integrator is coming today, and if he can't access the omron controller on the big press, then my first task is to replace the omron with a 5/04 slc. that'll keep me busy for a while.
some of the smaller machines are getting refitted with micrologix 1200's, and we're replacing some of the motor drives with powerflex drives.
been a helluva week, and it doesn't look to get much better in the near future. but, i guess you could call it "job security". i've already got 64 hours in this week, and this is only friday. i still have to work today as well as this weekend. the "old ball and chain" loves it though, she's already planning a shopping trip with our daughter.
more to come later,
grouch
the integrator is coming today, and if he can't access the omron controller on the big press, then my first task is to replace the omron with a 5/04 slc. that'll keep me busy for a while.
some of the smaller machines are getting refitted with micrologix 1200's, and we're replacing some of the motor drives with powerflex drives.
been a helluva week, and it doesn't look to get much better in the near future. but, i guess you could call it "job security". i've already got 64 hours in this week, and this is only friday. i still have to work today as well as this weekend. the "old ball and chain" loves it though, she's already planning a shopping trip with our daughter.
more to come later,
grouch