slc 500 counters

plcnewbie · Aug 18, 2006

I do not use the 500 very often to program just troubleshoot existing programs.

I am trying now to add a counter but all the counters seem to be used? Is there a limit? What can I do to get around this if anything? I am sure I am using the C5 file.

eld101 · Aug 18, 2006

you should be able to alot more however, you must do so while offline then do a download.

kolyur · Aug 18, 2006

Open the Counter data file and click Properties, then increase the size of the Counter file. As eld101 said, you have to be offline to make the change.

-John

plcnewbie · Aug 18, 2006

Thanks alot that will work. I didnt reallize I had to increae the size. I am used to 5000 where I just name stuff and it happens.

So then I guess to change it online then I will have to stop the machine that is running it to update the PLC?

eld101 · Aug 18, 2006

I would safely stop the machine, make the change, download the file and start the machine back up.

TConnolly · Aug 18, 2006

BTW, don't just add one more counter. Add a bunch more. And while you are at it, check the other data files and increase as needed as well. You can click the usage button in each data file viewer to get an idea of how many addresses are available. That way you won't face the same problem again in the future. Unless you are running out of PLC memory there is no good reason to not leave lots of room in your data files.

Mickey · Aug 18, 2006

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plcnewbie · Aug 18, 2006

Thanks again. I did plan on adding more than one counter.

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