Question about testing FactoryTalk; testing station

[Frank@Pacs-Inc]

I tried searching for answers on here for some time and the results didn't work for what I was looking for. Apology ahead of time if there is an existing thread about this. I know about searching and whatnot.

I am writing a program (app) in RS5000 and in turn designing screens for a PanelView600 in FactoryTalk. As I stated in an earlier post I am new to programming/testing them. The app I have has three programs inside of it. Each of them for a different 1769-L23E.

If I supply power to a Panelview and a 1769-L23E, just the processor-no modules, can I load the program and test it against what I've designed in FactoryTalk?

Once again.. I know this may be common information but please cut me a break. I could phone one of our engineers elsewhere or bug coworkers...but I'm trying to become a programmer and want to get the info on my own as to come off well to the bosses.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bjh]

Yes, you will need to right click on the modules in your I/O configuration, click on "Properties", then find the "Inhibit module" checkbox. This will prevent the lack of modules from disturbing the processor.

 

[Frank@Pacs-Inc]

Thank you very much, sir! I know some of the other programmers do it. But I'm the only one in house right now. Others are at start ups and whatnot.

Like I said, I'm new to the programming but I've been using computers since I could remember. Searching through directories using ms_dos with big floppy disks.

Keep in mind I was like 6 years old at the time lol.

Any tips/suggestions for a new programmer? I'm pretty comfortable with using RSLogix..gettin' there with FactoryTalk... Just been looking up help on sites like this and referencing a few PLC books I have.

That is why I want to monitor my app on the PanelView. We don't have an emulator here

 

[James Mcquade]

Some clarification please.

are you using RS Logix 500 or Rs logix 5000?
Logix 5000 will not work with a 1769 processor.

Are you using panelview or panelview plus terminals?
Factory talk will not work on a regular panelview terminal.

Please clarify.

regards,
james

 

[bjh]

Some clarification please.

are you using RS Logix 500 or Rs logix 5000?
Logix 5000 will not work with a 1769 processor.


regards,
james

???

1769s are CompactLogix processors, which only work with RsLogix 5000. The 1769 I/O modules are compatible with the Micrologix 1500 though.

 

[Frank@Pacs-Inc]

Some clarification please.

are you using RS Logix 500 or Rs logix 5000?
Logix 5000 will not work with a 1769 processor.

Are you using panelview or panelview plus terminals?
Factory talk will not work on a regular panelview terminal.

Please clarify.

regards,
james

I'm confused... You most definitely use RS5000 with a 1769...

Also I am using a PanelView Plus 700 not a 600 as I earlier stated

 

[James Mcquade]

My Mistake,

I am working on a micrologix project that uses 1769 i/o modules.
Thanks for pointing that out.

regards,
james