tomalbright
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We use some PLC 5/80C processors on 3 platforms. I received a call yesterday that there was an ESD, and now the PLC is "dead".
My boss has been on the phone with them, there is no tech there (I am out of state) and so far I think we're hosed. Here's what's been tried:
- PLC software can't find PLC
- can't ping PLC
- all plc lights are "looking right"
My thoughts are that the PLC took a dump. This happens, but rarely. I'm really hoping that the sidecar ethernet is just out of whack somehow. What is needed to access the PLC? I've never had one like this. Boss says there is a card you have to use on pc, that would be different.
They are talking about waiting for me to get back which could be thursday or friday, so I can't get much info. There is a non-plc tech there, and he has done "stuff" trying to get the plc back online.
Suggestions? Ideas?
My boss has been on the phone with them, there is no tech there (I am out of state) and so far I think we're hosed. Here's what's been tried:
- PLC software can't find PLC
- can't ping PLC
- all plc lights are "looking right"
My thoughts are that the PLC took a dump. This happens, but rarely. I'm really hoping that the sidecar ethernet is just out of whack somehow. What is needed to access the PLC? I've never had one like this. Boss says there is a card you have to use on pc, that would be different.
They are talking about waiting for me to get back which could be thursday or friday, so I can't get much info. There is a non-plc tech there, and he has done "stuff" trying to get the plc back online.
Suggestions? Ideas?