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Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 8th, 2019, 05:27 PM

Replies: 2 SLC 150...ladder upload Views: 222 Posted By GaryS A few things The ICOM software is original... A few things The ICOM software is original software for the SCL 100/150 before Rockwell bought it. The ICOM software only runs in a DOS system I have ben able to run it in DOS VM machine. to...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 7th, 2019, 01:44 AM

Replies: 22 AB Powerflex 753 Over Current Views: 853 Posted By GaryS Jraef Go back to basics for little bit Stop... Jraef Go back to basics for little bit Stop and think about what going on here. The speed of an AC motor is determined by the supplied frequency and the number of electrical poles. As we know...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 6th, 2019, 11:26 PM

Replies: 4 Getting ready to purchase my first Scopemeter... any input before I pull the trigger? Views: 408 Posted By GaryS A few questions Are you an independent or doe... A few questions Are you an independent or doe toy work for a large company with deep pockets? If you work the company then by all means spend the money but if you are paying for it give it some...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 5th, 2019, 11:15 PM

Replies: 3 Transformer sizing Views: 267 Posted By GaryS What ! On the high connection for 480v is L1... What ! On the high connection for 480v is L1 to H1, L2 to H4 and H2 to H3 there is 2 windings on the primary side H1 and H2 are one coil 240V H3 and H4 are the other coil 240V if you don't...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 5th, 2019, 11:06 PM

Replies: 22 AB Powerflex 753 Over Current Views: 853 Posted By GaryS why do you want to keep trying to auto tune with... why do you want to keep trying to auto tune with the speed load curve this far out it's not possible to tune it. it should run without the auto tune but it's clear the speed on the fan is to high and...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 5th, 2019, 03:30 PM

Replies: 11 Logic check. Views: 572 Posted By GaryS if you are not sure about it why not pay somebody... if you are not sure about it why not pay somebody to come in and help you and teach you what you need to know. That way you get a system that you know works and you get to learn from them so the...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 5th, 2019, 03:23 PM

Replies: 22 575v or 600v to 24vdc Views: 1,020 Posted By GaryS Check with acopian they say they can build you... Check with acopian they say they can build you what you need https://www.acopian.com/spec-a-rator/#/

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 5th, 2019, 08:02 AM

Replies: 22 AB Powerflex 753 Over Current Views: 853 Posted By GaryS Jack Yes you have a 2 pole motor, the motor... Jack Yes you have a 2 pole motor, the motor rpm's and the output frequency tell me that but I think the fan should have a 4 pole motor on it. while 2 pole motor a common on fan loads that's...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 4th, 2019, 10:12 PM

Replies: 17 Correcting PID tuning values for incorrect loop update time Views: 520 Posted By GaryS Your cat looks like it's angry at you I would... Your cat looks like it's angry at you I would rather seen a puppy their never angry and always so happy to see you when you get home

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 4th, 2019, 10:07 PM

Replies: 22 AB Powerflex 753 Over Current Views: 853 Posted By GaryS Your numbers tell me that the motor is a 2 pole... Your numbers tell me that the motor is a 2 pole motor 3,00rpm at 50 hz 3,600 at 60 hz you don't say what the motor is base speed it from the information the it was to be 4 pole 1,500 rpm at 50 hz...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 4th, 2019, 07:28 PM

Replies: 2 Do you know any Electric Actuaters capable of withstanding 180 degree F Views: 167 Posted By GaryS Check with Parkermotion ... Check with Parkermotion http://www.parkermotion.com/

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 4th, 2019, 12:15 AM

Replies: 34 any issue with multiple surge devices on solenoid coils? Views: 2,049 Posted By GaryS As I said before it's your call what you want to... As I said before it's your call what you want to do I have been on jobs that simply changing a light switch required an inspection others you could rewire the plant and never get an inspection it...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 11:30 PM

Replies: 17 Correcting PID tuning values for incorrect loop update time Views: 520 Posted By GaryS I will try to explain it the way I understand it.... I will try to explain it the way I understand it. You keep running the test with the same processor with the same data and wonder why the results are the same. Try running it in a Logix processor ...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 10:28 PM

Replies: 34 any issue with multiple surge devices on solenoid coils? Views: 2,049 Posted By GaryS What's acceptable is what you and your client... What's acceptable is what you and your client will accept laying out the facts weighting all the information it's up to you. One down side is that any technician coming after you finished could...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 10:15 PM

Replies: 7 VFD/PLC Vessel Tilt Constant Torque Application Views: 458 Posted By GaryS Are you a contractor they brought it to fix a... Are you a contractor they brought it to fix a problem ? If you are then this is one project you should consider walking away from. To help me understand what you have. This vessel is filled...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 08:31 PM

Replies: 17 Correcting PID tuning values for incorrect loop update time Views: 520 Posted By GaryS The recommended update time for a PID in Logix... The recommended update time for a PID in Logix processor is 100ms 30 mat be to short

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 08:19 PM

Replies: 17 Correcting PID tuning values for incorrect loop update time Views: 520 Posted By GaryS When migrating from a Micro 1100 to compact logic... When migrating from a Micro 1100 to compact logic thing change with the PID My guess is that your PID control runs to either full on 100% or full off 0% Move the PID control to a periodic task...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 06:05 PM

Replies: 7 RX3I Ghost Rung Occurence - Possible Corruption? Views: 470 Posted By GaryS Thanks for getting back to us on this to many... Thanks for getting back to us on this to many time we never hear back and are always wondering about it

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 03:56 PM

Replies: 19 Payoff Dancer Control Views: 719 Posted By GaryS You can't or wouldn't or would just rather forget... You can't or wouldn't or would just rather forget it happened We have all been there at some time or other at least if you have worked in this industry for a while

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 12:40 PM

Replies: 19 Payoff Dancer Control Views: 719 Posted By GaryS the speed reference dos not need to come from the... the speed reference dos not need to come from the line speed but you will need a speed reference from some place even if it's just set at max speed I line to use the line speed and scale it in the...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 12:20 PM

Replies: 7 VFD/PLC Vessel Tilt Constant Torque Application Views: 458 Posted By GaryS I have never heard of running 2 motors on ne vfd... I have never heard of running 2 motors on ne vfd in torque mode you can do it in straight v/f mode only you state the load is only about half but the very next statement you say that it is running...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 02:18 AM

Replies: 19 4-20ma Passive Device Wiring between 2 boxes, with Seperate Power Supplies Views: 677 Posted By GaryS I would be concerned about the length of wire... I would be concerned about the length of wire with any analog signal even more in this case if you don't have a signal splitter and try to use one current loop for both you could end up with...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 3rd, 2019, 02:07 AM

Replies: 10 Networked PFlex525 Start command issue Views: 211 Posted By GaryS I think that putting the active permissive in the... I think that putting the active permissive in the stop command could get you in a lot of trouble in time. A stop command should remain set until you are ready to start the motor that way you...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 2nd, 2019, 11:12 PM

Replies: 10 Networked PFlex525 Start command issue Views: 211 Posted By GaryS It looks to me like the stop command is not... It looks to me like the stop command is not getting reset correctly the stop command always overrides any run command in your ladder program you show the Stop command as _LE_CHILL_PUMP.O.STOP an...

Forum: LIVE PLC Questions And Answers December 2nd, 2019, 11:00 PM

Replies: 19 Payoff Dancer Control Views: 719 Posted By GaryS I have seen this many times the unwinder speed... I have seen this many times the unwinder speed goes from min to max speed and back with the dancer waving from min to max like it trying to flyaway. It looks like everything is out of control. Well...

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