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I've got this 3-phase 575V motor that we're controlling with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), which has been quite the learning curve in itself...
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I am currently trying to program a PowerFlex 525, version 7.0. We had a power outage recently and when the power was restored, the...
Hello, first of all let me state for the record that I'm not a tech of any kind, I have limited experience with industrial automation devices, so...
Hi Everyone. Not posted on here for a long time, but I am hoping someone can help me.
I am doing a differential pressure calculation in a L27ERM...
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I've searched long and hard for this and found a great thread from 2008 about animating pipes and it turned out it was a bit of a flame...
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I am using studio 5000 pro and am trying to figure out the structured text. Here's my scenario:
An operator scans a barcode, the barcode...
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I am in need of your help to create a AOI or program that does this kind of job:
I have a IO Link...
I am using Factory Talk view Machine Edition Runtime HMI. I want to configure on button in such way that when i press this button I want to...
So I'm pretty new around here but I come looking for advice or suggestions to research. Im the plant electrician/SCADA guy for a warer department...
I have two identical machines running similar HMI projects, the only difference is one is done in FactoryTalk View Version 10 and the other is...
Hello, I have a A.B Compact logix communicating with two fanuc robots via ethernet. The plc also communicates to an automation direct hmi screen...
The past week we received a new piece of equipment from Germany which utilizes siemens controls. Typically in our company we use A.B. controls for...
I have established an online connection to a machine using an S314 processor.
I am using an mpi connector and simatic manager.
The online...
Anyone know of a cheap foundation fieldbus communicator? Something like the USB 8486 H1, but one that does not cost $3k?
Thanks,
Trevor
EDIT: I...
Two questions for GE/Emerson e.g. PACSystemsRX3i (CPE330):
1. Is it possible to use 2D arrays inside a function as a local member? (I can only...
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I am trying to replicate a piece of logic on the PLC5 onto an SEL RTAC. I am using ladder on SEL and FBD. I am having issue on the ladder...
I have what appears to be a somewhat unusual configuration.
I have a Compact Logix, with a ProSoft Profibus DPV1 master card, which is connected...
please help me . I have to make this ladder diagram and I can’t figure it out :(
Sorry in advance for the long post, but this requires a little back story.
I work in a facility with a couple hundred VFDs
Most are in a web...
I have no experience with Eaton HMIs. I downloaded the Galileo software and I am trying to get the file on a HMI (XV-102-H3-70twrl-10) to modify a...
the conveyor can stop because of a safety sensor or safety switch. And also it can stop because of an object jam detector sensor. If the conveyor...
Hi, having some issues with scalings (SCP commands) with some Vegapuls 65 guided wave radar level transmitters. I've set the min/max in the...
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We have a machine that has a 1756-L55 controller revision 10.24. In your opinion at what point is it time to upgrade a controller after...
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I am being asked to do the above and obtain 4 values from each slave, I know about the MRX and MWX...
Has anyone done SMS messaging from an Omron CJ2J-CPU31 PLC? If so could you help please. Omron here in Oz have not had any experience doing this...