RBergmann
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I've an application using a CompactLogix (RSLogix 5000) and PV700+ (RSView). My experience to date using AB is a SLC500 (RSLogix 500) and PV300 (Panelbuilder). What a difference.
I have a few questions:
1. How can a data register (like an N7: type) be used with timers and counters. There doesn't appear to be a method to use the tags as presets with these devices. I tried a MOV command to the tag (adding a .PRE suffix). Since I'm not connected as yet (PC to PLC) I don't know if this works.
2. I cannot get the tags to export from the CompactLogix in a way that they can be imported into RSView. Any suggestions? Note: I've defined all tags as 'Program' tags not 'Controller' tags. Could this be a problem?
3. Communications seem to be a challenge (who woulda guessed). The specification calls for a 'Hirschmann' RS2-4R rail switch. Something tells me that something on this network I'm creating can be configured as a DHCP server.
The application is simple enough if a SLC500 and PV300 was used, but this unit was spec'd for a project where a Mitsubishi is normally installed. I must say that I am impressed with the capabilities that this hardware and software has (even though it's overkill for the application). I have a new opinion of Rockwell.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
... rab
I have a few questions:
1. How can a data register (like an N7: type) be used with timers and counters. There doesn't appear to be a method to use the tags as presets with these devices. I tried a MOV command to the tag (adding a .PRE suffix). Since I'm not connected as yet (PC to PLC) I don't know if this works.
2. I cannot get the tags to export from the CompactLogix in a way that they can be imported into RSView. Any suggestions? Note: I've defined all tags as 'Program' tags not 'Controller' tags. Could this be a problem?
3. Communications seem to be a challenge (who woulda guessed). The specification calls for a 'Hirschmann' RS2-4R rail switch. Something tells me that something on this network I'm creating can be configured as a DHCP server.
The application is simple enough if a SLC500 and PV300 was used, but this unit was spec'd for a project where a Mitsubishi is normally installed. I must say that I am impressed with the capabilities that this hardware and software has (even though it's overkill for the application). I have a new opinion of Rockwell.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
... rab