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I have a machine which is undergoing upgradation. As part of the process two SEW drives are being replaced., existing Gen B with new Gen C. The...
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Hello all, I need to write a code for S-curve motion profiles (7 segments) to control speed of motor via PLC. however, I cannot find the...
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Hi all, I am working with an incremental encoder (ABZ signals, 360 ppr (so 1440 counts per rev)) to replace the existing "manual" encoder wheel I...
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Starting Oct. 1, 2020 UL508A panels shops have to have at least one person on staff that has passed this exam. I plan on doing it within a few...
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Hi all. Is this the simplest way to debounce inputs in Ladder (there are 2 points being debounced here)? The TOF drives the tag. I'm expecting...
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I have an expression in a structured text routine of a Logix controller that looks more or less like the following: ResultInteger := Integer1 *...
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Trying to export a Modern application for an upgrade to Intouch 2020 but I cannot export the application from the 2014 version because the export...
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I am not sure why this is requested, but it was asked. Currently I have one PLC , with one output to a relay, turning on a field equipment (just...
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Hi guys, Im trying to set the real time clock in my Mitsubishi FX1N, but it shows this error ES: 01800001 I have good communication with...
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We have a machine that we're trying to refurbish (we're a used industrial machinery merchant) and we need to get an upload from the HMI. The HMI...
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Hi I have a yaskawa gp7 robot arm which I am going to use for machine tending with a cnc mill. Is it a good idea to buy a SICK laser scanner for...
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Hello. I have a Project I'm doing in Factorytalk View Studio. One of my displays I created has a bunch of red x's on all of the objects I created...
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In FactoryTalk View Studio - View Machine Edition, I get "Failed to open the FactoryTalk Private Directory" error when opening a project. I can...
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Hello fellow wirenuts, I am looking to find the P.B. touch indicator option on version 13.00 and failing. It has been a year or so since I last...
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Hello, I have a SE application that I am using FactoryTalk ViewPoint on. Is there a way to do security logins for button use with ViewPoint...
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In the past, we have used AB 1492 feed thru screw terminals a lot. Lead time on these with our distributor is terrible. Is there an almost...
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Hi, I have PLC S7-1200 and switch XC-208 and Iam trying to implement this SNMP library: SIOS I am not sure, what I am doing wrong, but there is...
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Hey all, I am starting a new project for a customer and I am adding in solenoid valves. Once added, I noticed there was a lack of an Output...
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Hi, The hardware is: Click Plc model # CO-O1DD1-O HMI model # S3ML-R magnetic-inductive flow meter model # FMM100-1001. I will set the flow meter...
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Hi Folks, I am in the process of retrofitting MRJ2 (Mitsubishi) series with MRJ4 servo drives for two axes. I did use the conversion kit...
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Hi I have a couple of hmi panel view plus 700 Hmi and we keep dropping coms /stars in the data boxes I’ve checked the plc and unmanaged switch...
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Hi all, I have some difficulties with programming a NAT config in my Scalance SC636-2C When programming the NAT-table i'm not able to reach my...
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Hi, I have a project with a R04CPU, RD77GF16 and a RJ71PN92 modules. The cell is given to me to change the program since the previous integrator...
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Hi all, i am the new controls guy at the plant and i have inherited a pc from the previous controls guy with Siemens tia portal version 16 and 17...
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Hi, I have a program running which is, occasionally, giving me problems. Although I'm a ladder stalwart I've used ST and SFC in its construction...
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