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I'm building a hydraulically-operated tractor-mounted boom that will be used to read temperatures within bulk material piles. To simplify the...
I have 32 masters in a linear topology network chain. I would prefer to use AL1xxx series from IFM. They do support device level ring if that...
Curious if there is a windows update that was released that causes LogixDesigner v34 to crash when adding a new module or opening an existing...
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I am using a AB Micro820 PLC, via the SD card I want to update the PLC program (not FW).
First I created a text file on the SD card with...
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I need to bring in a single AI (temperature) from a remote location (2 miles) into a Controllogix PLC. Any simple cheap suggestions...
I use the Global Connections feature to write the time from my PanelView Plus to my ControlLogix, and use the Seconds value as a watchdog to...
I am trying to use the FSC to count how many numbers in my real array are less than a certain value but not sure why I cant for the life of me get...
I'm working on a design phase for a costumer and they've requested PM motors for all conveyor belts throughout the system. We have a gapping...
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I am trying to improve my skills, so I decided instead of moving a value into every single .PRE of an array of timers, I thought I...
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need one help , looking for a example which can help me to write following code in Studio 5000 ladder logic.
I have 2 String...
Having to add some programming to a Micro830.
I want to add a free running TON, reset with a done bit. in the drop downs
or the instruction...
Hey there, I just have a motor related question. I am using a 90V DC motor (https://www.motion.com/products/sku/03889770) and am controlling it...
for version FTV Studio 9 or above has anyone been able to export the recipe data in a CSV or other format from the Factory talk view Studio...
I have programmed servos from a handful of variety of manufacturers and series. Each time I used a PLC without motion functions. I have not worked...
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I wanted some feedback/thoughts on code implementation or development across several offices. What has been your collaborative...
Anyone here with experience managing an activation server?
Our plant IT manages our server. It is currently at V4.xx
We needed to update...
Mitsubishi is not my main cup of tea
DX 2
Have a program with 2 programs on scan and 7 programs on wait, that I can download with no errors
If...
I am noticing a problem where i am using MOV instruction and writing literal text into source and String datatype in destination. It works fines...
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I am seeing this behaviour where an integer file (N46:33), has an integer in binary (11110) which is 30 in decimal.
I did a...
What is a reference for the maximum jitter on the cpu of a controller for motion control?
We have done some tests on an IPC with Codesys...
Been years since i have went online with a slc, but I
am using a usb to serial convertor and tried the df1 driver and the other drivers and none...
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I´m in a project now, that request to upgrade an old SLC to a new ControlLogix. Just the PLC.
It is connected now to a...
Have a UniOP CP01-04 Panel; been trying to track down a link/website to directly purchase the UniOP Designer 6 software online, and have been...
I am trying to establish communication between Siemens PLC 1500 and Matlab.
I followed a tutorial on youtube at this link:
But when I got to the...
I had a 1769-L23-E PLC with IO as follows:
[1] imbedded inputs
[2]Imbedded outputs
[3] 1769-IQ32
[4] 1769-OW16
I was getting a major fault...