4ggls
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I have a Laser Marker that has a SLC 5/03 and 1746 BAS module. I purchased a 4 slot rack, SLC 5/03 and 1746 BAS. The Laser Marker homes wrong in two axis, jogs correctly in one axis. There isn't any documentation for the controls. I do have the machine schematics. All of the RS 232 connectors are used for machine operation, locked out for programming use. I have RSLinx and RSLogix 500. After much trouble I uploaded the SLC program via the DH 485 port with a 1747 UIC. Stored it on the PC and downloaded it to the spare SLC. I would like to do the same with the 1746 BAS.
I can get RSLinx to open a port on the 1746 BAS with a 1747 UIC, but RSLogix doesn't support this module. Now I know that I can spend $840 at Rockwell and get their software. I know that I can use Hyperterm on the RS 232 port and "list" for program.
My questions are:
1) How do I set/use Hyperterm to emulate DH 485 on the 1746 BAS module with the 1747 UIC?
2) Will RSLogix 5000 support the 1746 BAS? (Alluded to in a Rockwell .pdf.)
And consider this:
I CAN NOT LOSE THE 1746 BAS PROGRAM WHATEVER I DO!!! I'm not smart enough to fix it. And I have been doing this work for 30 years.
I will leave it "as is", verses any chance of program loss. I don't think that the SLC or BAS are the problem, far too complex for a factory tech. But would like the complete picture be for I start making changes, also the owner diserves a complete documentation package. Since I am having this much trouble getting into the SLC and BAS I believe the Intelligent Actuator (IAI) program was changed for some reason. It seems to be the easiest to work with. The machine also includes an MMI.
Any help with this would be appreciated.
Glen
I can get RSLinx to open a port on the 1746 BAS with a 1747 UIC, but RSLogix doesn't support this module. Now I know that I can spend $840 at Rockwell and get their software. I know that I can use Hyperterm on the RS 232 port and "list" for program.
My questions are:
1) How do I set/use Hyperterm to emulate DH 485 on the 1746 BAS module with the 1747 UIC?
2) Will RSLogix 5000 support the 1746 BAS? (Alluded to in a Rockwell .pdf.)
And consider this:
I CAN NOT LOSE THE 1746 BAS PROGRAM WHATEVER I DO!!! I'm not smart enough to fix it. And I have been doing this work for 30 years.
I will leave it "as is", verses any chance of program loss. I don't think that the SLC or BAS are the problem, far too complex for a factory tech. But would like the complete picture be for I start making changes, also the owner diserves a complete documentation package. Since I am having this much trouble getting into the SLC and BAS I believe the Intelligent Actuator (IAI) program was changed for some reason. It seems to be the easiest to work with. The machine also includes an MMI.
Any help with this would be appreciated.
Glen