### Human: SLC 5/03 how to expand IO Hi Everybody, I'm pretty new with allen bradley and i have to expand an existing SLC 5/03 to have more I/O. I would like to have a remote IO if is it possible..... Can somebody explain me what i need to do that, software and hardware, and if is it possible some manual that explain all that.... Your help will be greatly appreciated Regards ### Assistant: Hi mlepine, You can add 1747-SN module in your SLCcpu rack and reconfigure it.then via add 1747-ASB module in your slave rack to expand your remote I/O.This is easy to meet your goal.In forum there are plenty of this case.you can refer to others case.and you can download about 1747-SN and 1747-ASB manual from www.Rockwellautomation.com.The manual explain all you want to know about expand remote I/O issue.hope this can help you!good luck! Thank for your answer...... Will i need any other software than RSlogix 500 to do that or i'm able to do it using current RSlogix and Rs linx lite software Regards RIO configuration doesn't require particular software... it can be realized using RSLogix 500 and some hardware settings. - fuzzy logic You should only use the 1747-SN if you already have other RIO protocol hardware at your site. It's an older technology. You should talk to your local representative about the current offerings using DeviceNet and Ethernet. These are more appropriate for a new installation. Hmmmm... really the Ethernet is not a choice using SLC-500, as it cannot be used to control I/O... :smileysurprised: So you may use, other than RIO, Devicenet as well as Controlnet... you will need in that case a software to configure the network (RSNetworx for DeviceNet or ControlNet) and some hardware to be able to connect from your PC. 1747-SDN - DeviceNet Scanner1747-SCNR - ControlNet Scanner Anyway, a complete overview of Network Communications for SLC-500 is inside the Selection Guide, starting at page 39. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Hi guys.... Thank for all those answer.... The only thing i want to di is to expand my existing rack... But according that there is no more room in my cabinet i have to place another one at a certain distance from the plc. So what will be the easiest way and affordable way to do that... I suppose is the RIO network using 1747-SN and an 1747-ASB...... I have a 5/03 plc and the only other thing i will need to connect is a panel view touch on that.... I'm waiting for your answer for the best tro do that Your help is very appreciated..... Regards Well, although the RIO is an *old* network, it seems to me the best choice for your application...it doesn't need particular software or interfaces to configure, and is quite easy to setup. - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Compact logix and panel view plus 600 compatibility issue I struck with a compatibility issue of Panel view Plus 600 with Compactlogix PLC system.I have created an Application in Factory Talk Me and linked with Compact logic system, tested the Application creating runtime Application in my Laptop every thing is fine i am able to communicate the tags of compactlogix and get the data but the same Application i have downloaded into the Panel View Plus 600(fm 5.00.01.55) , the data from the compactlogix is not getting.Compactlogix system is having the AENT Module with Flex I/O modules and communication between compactlogix system with Panel View is Ethernet I have tested the Panel View Plus 600 with Flex Logix system with some dummy application and found ok.Panel view is communicating with Flex Logix system without any issue.So with this tests its looking some compatibility issue with Compact logix system and panel view plus 600.The details of this configuration are as follows 1)Compactlogix(1769-L23EQB1B)-software version V 17.2 2)Factory Talk Me Release number: 5.00.00(CPR 9) Patch/Pack number : 00 Build number : 55 3)Panel View Plus 600(2711P-T6C20A) firmware :5.00.01.55(CPR 9) 4)AENT(1794-AENT/P) So please suggest me for the solution for this compatibility issue. ### Assistant: Using FactoryTalk View Studio v5.00, there is a minimum level of software and firmware needed to be able to communicate with a Compactlogix L23E. 1769-L23E will only show up in RSLinx Enterprise Communication Setup if minimum: You have FactoryTalk View Studio 5.0 installedYou have RSLinx Enterprise 5.17.00 installed. (See Answer ID 54104 - to download this version.)You have FactoryTalk Service Platform 2.10.01 installed. (See Answer ID 54104 - to download this version.)If you still can not see 1769-L23E delete Ethernet Driver and add again.The minimum firmware version of the PanelView Plus terminal needs to be 5.00.03 for successful communication to a 1769-L2x processor. This can be obtained from the Firmware Update web page. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: i need a catalouge for Drives Reliance Maxitron 8500 i need english manual for DC drive Reliance Maxitron S-6R 8506 ### Assistant: Unfortunately I'm unable to find it... just found the one for Maxitron 8000 I suggest to try to call in Technical Support at Rockwell Automation or directly Baldor, to ask for it. - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Not able to add a module in Rslogix5000 Hi! I have a fast analog module 1769 IF4FXOF2F.I am using rslogix 5000 version 17.When i try to add new module in the compact bus,I am not able to find the above mentioned catalogue number.What am i supposed to do to add this new module into my project!...have done onething have called up near by support people they said they will get back in sometime....but i have no time to wait...someone please help...! ### Assistant: Try to reinstall the rslogix5000 with all components and libraries. If you still have that problem try to get some parch for that rslogix version.Regards Have a look to the User Manual - App. C, you may configure it using a Generic Profile. The manual gives also informations about the Channel Configuration inside the Configuration Data file.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Another solution is to download and install the latest Add-On Profile for RSLogix 5000 at the following link: http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash/LogixProfiler.asp As you may see inside the attached Install Notes, the profile for your module has been added. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Torque Setting I have a Allen Bradley 1336F drive where I would like the drive to stop on high torque or current. At present the motor runs between 9.5 - 10 Amps so I would like it to stop at a setting of say 11.0 amps after a given time, is this possible? This is the first time I have used this make of drive so I could do with the help to create this please.Dave ### Assistant: Hi Dave, try to take a look to the User Manual, page 6-28 ... you may configure the Output relay either to At Current or At Torque as indicated.As far as I can remember, there isn't a way to have the Relay act with a delay. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Is the drive networked to a controller, so that the controller could read the torque current or output current and use its own timing capability to stop the drive ? n


### Human: Factory Talk View SE - mouse cursor stuck i am running FTV SE, when i change diplay screens the mouse pointer gets stuck within a box that looks about the same size as a button on the previous screen. Full movement can be restored by pressing the 'Windows' key on my keyboard, twice or by opening and closing Task Manager. The latest (as of yesterday) rolled-up patch for SE has been installed. Can anyone help me out please? ### Assistant: Bump!! Alas, I don't have access to the TechConnect stuff in the knowledgebase! But it looks like article 4994 could contain an answer to this if anyone could have a look for me......... Hi sollors, it looks like the same problem you have....as it is inside a TechConnect reserved doc, I can't attach it here...if you want, send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address, I will send you back some infos... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Hi sollors, e-mail just sent...let me know ! :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, How about posting the link to the Tech Note in case anyone else has the same issue. It would save them the time of searching for it. Here we are.... :smileywink: Aid 4994 - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Logix 5000 UDT examples Hi, I have my own limited UDT' library but am interested in finding some developed by others / site standards etc to see if I can improve on mine or simply plagiarise someone elses that is well developed/tested. Probably looking for device related items like valves/solenoid and pumps/motor etc. Appreciate your feedback. ### Assistant: 69FIREBIRD, There are some motor and valve Add-On Instructions (AOIs, for Version 16 or later of RSLogix 5000) in the PlantPAx Process Objects library. Version 1.0 of the library is posted on the KnowledgeBase (answer ID = 62682). It was announced that version 1.1 of the library is imminent, but the stuff that's in the 1.0 version should give you what you need. These AOIs include subordinate (contained) AOIs for Alarms and Mode. Instructions are there for Motor, 2-speed Motor, Reversing Motor, Hand-Operated Motor (monitor only), Solenoid Operated Valve, Motor Operated Valve, Hand-Operated Valve, Variable Speed Drive, Analog Input, Analog Output (manual loading station for you process guys as old as I am), Discrete Input, etc., plus some instructions for Permissives, Interlocks, Restart Inhibit, etc., etc. The valves and motors have optional feedback checking and other features too numerous to detail here. The instructions are not locked down, so you can see not only the data layout (the Parameters table is what you would use to model your UDT), but the code, Local Tags (internal data), etc. There's also a Reference Manual for each instrcution which shows how to configure it and what the faceplates (SE 5.0 or later) look like. Maybe you can use the library as-is (it's supported by Tech Support if you don't modify it), or steal from (I mean leverage) the designs for your own UDTs and code or AOIs. Good Luck! Dale, W8ABZ (You can call me 62CORVAIR. I have my grandmother's Monza 4-door, 51,000 original miles...) n


### Human: ASCII in serial port of SoftLogix 5800? hello, I need help in the following problem, I have to communicate a CompactLogix under the ASCII protocol for its port 232, I do not have the CompactLogix. I need to know if I can test the configuration and programming of messages with the SoftLogix. I would greatly appreciate an example of how. thank you very much, Juan de Argentina ### Assistant: Juan; a knowbase doc 38642 indicates you can use a 9300-usbs to go usb port to serial on the 5800... then test msgs with hyperterminal on another comp to the usbs.. SoftLogix 5800 could be configured to use the Serial port of the PC as ASCII protocol.See the User Manual chapter 6. Just remember there is the needs to configure the SoftLogix5800 serial com port at the time the module is inserted. 1. From the chassis monitor, select Slot -> Create Module or right click the appropriate slot and select Create. Select the controller. 2. Specify the backplane slot number 3. Specify configuration settings for the controller. On the second window, select the Com port for serial communications. After that, you've the same as a true Logix PLC, and you may test your ASCII communication connecting another PC to the one with SoftLogix5800 using a 1756-CP3 cable, and configuring Hyperterminal to read and write ASCII... there is a good example I've used many times inside Aid 48429 It is a TechConnect Users reserved document, if you've trouble to access it, send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address and I'll send you back some infos.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Panel Builder 32 Cant load the External Font Server error when opening an PVA Panel Builder works on all applications I've used until attempting to open a new file from a vendor. Repeatedly get an error stating Cant load the External Font Server.The file opens fine on vendor's computer, but on the 2 we have, the error repeats. Have reloaded Panelbuilder 3.82.0 several times with no change.Any suggestions?Thanks,MJM ### Assistant: This is a normal behavior, the application was created using an external font (.otf) file that is on the memory card of the Panelview. This (.otf) file needs to be copied into the c:Program FilesAllen-BradleyPanelbuilder32Fonts directory. If you do not have the (.otf) file then you will not be able to open the pva document. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: RSViewMe 4.0 Tag Activation I have created new tags for pushbuttons. They test OK when creating my updated program. When I install the new file from my Compact Flash (2711P-RCH)an error message is displayed for the new tags; The Tag ??????? has not been Activated. I replaced communications when loading the new file.What's next? ### Assistant: Please add some informations: Which kind of tag is it ? Direct or HMI ? Memory ?Did you test either the display or the application from the PC communicating to the PLC ?Which is the PLC you're using ? Which network ?What about the other tags ? Are they displaied correctly with the value of PLC tag ? The more effort you put in explaining your issue, the more help you may expect to receive from Forum users... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: FactoryTalk SE Application Manager I wanted to restore a backup of an FT View SE local application that I had created the day before. Of course, app manager want let you restore an app with the same name unless you rename it or delete the existing app. When I try to delete it, I get a message that it is in use and can't be deleted. I get the same message if I try to rename it. Dialog says to check for sufficient disk space (plenty), that the app isn't open somewhere else(stand alone node), that the destination application doesn't exist (it doesn't) and the HMIServer could not be located. I've rebooted my machine several times to no avail. I'm using RSLinx Enterprise as the device server with Alarms & Events enabled. Tried shutting it and SQL Server Express down, too, but that hasn't helped either. Boss is threatening to move me into management if I can't solve this problem soon... ### Assistant: Try to see if Aid 50130 could help you with your boss... :smileywink: Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thanks for the prompt and accurate response. And for staving off the downward spiral into management. You're welcome ! :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: PV600 Numeric Entry timeout I have just installed a PanelView 600 that communicates with a PLC 5/15 via DH+. One of the screens on the new PV contains a numeric entry object. I use the notify bit from this object to examine the numeric entry write tag data then change the screen number on the PV via writing a value to the screen control tag. The notify bit also sets the numeric entry handshake bit going back to the PV. There have been several occasions where I would enter a number but would get a timeout error message across the PV screen. (Sorry, I don't recall the error message number, but it is a PV error window, not an alarm banner). The funny thing is that the screen would change as the message box appeared, indicating that the PV read the screen control tag from the PLC an acted accordingly. At other times, the timeout error would not appear and everything worked as expected, so I know the handshake bit is working. The DH+ network also contains two SLC 5/04s and another PV600. The other PV talks exclusively to one of the SLCs. We're using 57.6kbaud rate and we're well under the maximum blue hose length. The PV program only contains about 20 tags, so there's no glut of data out on the network. I have a terminating resistor on the PV, since it's at one end of the network. I could not confirm the presence or absence of a resistor on the other end - I didn't think about it until after I left the site. I did change the PV timeout setpoint from 4 to 6 seconds, but the error still occurred occasionally. What could be causing this timeout issue? Thanks in advance for your help. Ron ### Assistant: Probably the error is the 308, as it is related to the Handshake timeout... the only way to avoid this is to let the controller has enough time to send the Handshake bit to the PV... Did you keep this bit (handshake) ON inside the controller until the notification bit return back to 0 ?Did you verify what happen inside the controller when you get the error message? which are the states of the Notification and Handshake bit ?Try to change the Timeout to higher value, be sure to have the Use downloaded configuration settings selected on the Power-Up tab of the Application Settings dialog.After these checks, I think you have to verify the connections, termination resistors, shield and possible noise on the cable.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thanks Fuzzy, Good thoughts there. My answers below are in blue Did you keep this bit (handshake) ON inside the controller until the notification bit return back to 0 ? YesDid you verify what happen inside the controller when you get the error message? which are the states of the Notification and Handshake bit ? The Notify & Handshake bits both reset to 0. The Write tag value is read by the PLC since the Screen Control Tag changes to the appropriate value, the PV screen changes, then once the Screen Status tag value equals the Screen Control tag, the Screen Control tag clears. All of this is as expected, except for the timeout message.Try to change the Timeout to higher value, be sure to have the Use downloaded configuration settings selected on the Power-Up tab of the Application Settings dialog. That box is checked. I thought about setting the timeout higher, but six seconds seems long to begin with compared to previous applications I've done and the amount of traffic on the network. Don't you agree?After these checks, I think you have to verify the connections, termination resistors, shield and possible noise on the cable.... You are confirming my fears. I have no clue who ran the blue hose in the existing network and didn't have access to the other panels while on site. I'll have to follow up on this.Regards,Ron n


### Human: error 717-80030003 the path %1 could not be found in rslogix 5000 Has any one ever gotten this message when using RSLogix 5000 Pro?and opening a *.ACD project file? I'm running Windows 2000 and logged on as an administrator. Versions 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 are all installed on this computer. I used to be able to read all these files but since Version 17 was installed I can only read Version 17 Stuff. Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: I'm aware this could happen when you've not the needed version to open that file, installed on PC... it is not so good because a warning about the need to install the correct version should be there, instead the strange error message. :smileysad: Your situation is different, you wrote you've many versions installed on the PC... are you sure you've also the one for that file to open ? Did you try to open a sample program (there are many on installation cd of every version)of a version different than 17 ? Same error ? - fuzzy logic I had to re-install Versions 10 through 13 and everything worked fine after that. Thanks for the Info. n


### Human: FT ME 5.00 runtime blocks PC on startup Hi,I have a PC running FT ME runtime. Everything works fine but when I try to autostart a project the PC shows a message on each boot saying Server busy. The action cannot be completed because the other programmis busy... When I click on switch to the start menu will pop up for a second and then my application is loaded. I have tried several things and installed the latest patches but none of this works. Stephan ### Assistant: It is a known issue... something related to the services that need to be started to let ME start... You just need to delay the auto start of ME station using either Desklock(see Aid 38802 - Aid 32496) or using a batch file (run the batch file with windows startup, then it will launch ME application after a while - last time I use 25 seconds delay...) There are many sources in the web about a batch file command to delay startup of a program... here an example... LINK There are also freeware or shareware programs that do this... Usually I use SLEEP.EXE Aid 9636LINK Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic Specifically, Windows isn't smart enough to wait on launching autorun apps. It's still cranking away, getting it's stuff running when it also tries to run ME (yes, this multi-threaded bootup approach speeds up the Windows boot up process, I realize). Since the background processes that ME depends on aren't running yet, the ME startup fails. fuzzy's note about using Desklock is the answer I've heard most often. JHutch Oddly enough, this problem is not present if you run windows 7; you can start ME station as soon as Windows loads without incurring a server busy error. Also, the runtime starts up considerably faster than on XP, but this may be as a result of windows 7 running faster than XP on the SSD we are using. n


### Human: Is there any way of displaying real time pictures (such as images from a vision system) in ME or SE? I am not terribly familiar with either ME or SE, but I can't find anything which even talks about displaying an image that is not embedded into the software. The images would be pictures and not video, and can be in any image format necessary, i.e.. jpg, bmp, tiff, etc. The intent is if a part fails a QC inspection then the image of the failed part could appear on the screen. As this is a project quote I don't have a lot of hardware specifics, just wondering if it is at all possible. Thanks. ### Assistant: Hi, try to take a look to Aid 43544... you may try to obtain what you need using some VBA code as explained.... (View SE) Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic So the plan would be to have an image that has visibility animation applied? So when a condition is triggered in the controller or a tag in the HMI Tag DB, the image would appear? This is relatively common. You can import a graphic in SE directly on to a screen. Maybe I'm wrong, but I've understood the image should be dynamic, not loaded inside the project...it comes from a vision system in the event of a failure... it is not a matter of visibility... :smileysurprised: Isn't it, ET ? - fuzzy logic Correct, the image would be something the camera had just taken a picture of and inspected. If it fails, we want to display it on the screen. I will look at the technote referenced earlier and see if it answers my questions. Thanks all for the quick reply. I have done this using a web browser to show the saved images from a camers in explorer view. You scroll through the thumbnail view of the pictures and then click on any of these thumbnails to open the image full-screen.There is a browser activeX component for ME Station (win32) but not for the panelview plus CE. n


### Human: Getting Joystick Data into RSView Hi all, I have a plug-and-play joystick (namely, this product: http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php) connected to my VersaView HMI and I would like to read data about the position of its 8 axes into my RSView Studio application. Any suggestions as to how I might do that, using ActiveX or otherwise? When I connect the joystick to my Windows Vista box, I can see the values/coordinates of all axes in the Game Controllers feature of the Control Panel. Any chance I might be able to pull that axis data out of the Windows CE memory somehow? Thanks :) ### Assistant: The CE based OS in the PV+ doesn't have the built-in game controller functionality. So, yeah, only way you might be able to do it: basically roll your own joystick driver via an ActiveX. And I know have a clue where you'd find the information you'd need to write one. Maybe try contact the joystick maker for more information? Good luck,JHutch Where do you get 8 axis? I looked up the link and it looks like a nice toy. It is even tied to a very reputable company, Logitech. Maybe it is just a typo and should be 6 axis. That is what the web site says. Are you after a mouse emulator or something more sophisticated where numbers will be sent down to the PLC? If it is just a mouse emulator I would not be surprised if they have one on a use at your own risk basis for Windows CE. There are lots of tools that make building an ActiveX fairly easy some even targeted to joysticks. It also looks like they have a SDK. Even with limited programming skills it should not take you more than a month to make what you need. With good skills you might knock it off in 2 or 3 days. ActiveX is fun to work with especially if you have a good tool kit or model to work from. You may be able to use the Kepware uconn driver that comes with the PanelView. n


### Human: Controllogix 5000 Memory Dump - Utility to upload Dump file How or where is it possible to obtain this Utility. We have a Controllogix 5000 that has dumped it's Memory 2 times in 4 weeks. Would like to get the dump file created up off of the CPU to allow the cause be determined (if possible). Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Follow the following link, there are the Fault Dump Utility and the User Manual. http://www.software.rockwell.com/support/download/detail.cfm?ID=3491 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic A really important thing to remember is to resist the urge to cycle power. If you do, then you will lose the dump file.Good luck.TJ In my experience, you do not lose the Dump File when you cycle power; the only way to erase it is to pull the battery and cycle power, or to flash the controller firmware. You'll lose the controller's internal Fault Code if you cycle power, but that usually just points to an unknown error and indicates you need to upload the Dump File. On the L6x controllers with v17 and I think with v16, the OS crash log gets written to CompactFlash, too. n


### Human: Powerflex 700 Error 75 I have a control panel that contains 2 Powerflex 700 Drives. Drive 1 we will call Rotation Drive, Drive 2 we will call Lifter Drive. The drives are communicating through a 20-COMM-D Adapter Card on devicenet of 14 nodes. Occasionally, say once every 8 hours, the Lifter Drive would freeze up with a fault ### Assistant: Inside the Forum there are many topics about this error... try first to search the drives Board using 75 as keyword... it could be related to noise problem...try to take a look to the following topic and indicated suggestions: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/message-id/921#M921 About ferrite cores, see the Installation Instructions ... this document is for PF700s, but is similar for PF700 VC. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Uploading a PV Plus using Factory Talk View ME Have a PV 600 plus with an operating program running in plant, but do not have the Program on computer to modify or back up. Contractor built the PV screens, now out of business, no way of getting original program. Is there a way to work backwards and upload and create a file to have on plant network so when this fails, I have a copy to download or modify if needed? ### Assistant: Version 4.0 Machine Edition The .MER file (Machine Edition Runtime) file can be uploaded from a PanelView Plus terminal using the Transfer Utility. Please note that the .MER is a compiled version of the original project and is not editable in version 4.0 (or less). In order to make changes to the 4.0 project, you must have a backup file (.apa) of your project. Version 5.0 (and greater) Machine Edition Version 5.0 of Machine Edition has the option to restore the runtime file. This option is set at creation of the v5.0 runtime file (.mer). When a developer creates an MER 5.0 file he has the ability to include the data, password protect it, or never allow conversion. The file is restored by uploading from the PanelView Plus/Plus CE and running Application Manager to restore to an editable application. So, it depends by the version of the .mer file in the PVP, and if it is version 5.0 and greater, conversion could be possible if the file has not been password protected or configured to never allow conversion. There is a possible procedure to still convert a v4.0 (or less) .mer file (or part of it) and it is explained inside Aid 8913. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks for the information, will check on rev levels and go from there. Scared it is a very old version, but might get lucky.:smileyhappy: n


### Human: RSLInk can not locate the new SLC Controller The controller for our DG8 FFM SLC is 1747-L541C 5/04 CPU-16K Mem. OS401 Series C FRN 3-8 and it can be found by RSLink Classic Gateway 2.53.00.05 with autobrowse as shown in attached picture DG8 FFM SLC Link.gif. On DG6 FFM SLC, the controller was replaced as 1747-L542C 5/04 CPU-32K Mem. OS401 Series C FRN 10 and later. The communication between the new controller and RSLogix 5000 is OK. However, the new controller could not be found by RSLink. Only 1756-DHRIO/B can be found but could not be expanded to locate the controller as shown in attached picture DG6 FFM SLC Link.gif. What was happening and how to locate the new controller from RSLink? ### Assistant: Attach another picture. Hi cfhung.... as I can see in your DG6 attached image, the 1756-DHRIO is not series B but series E... I guess your RSLinx version cannot *see* devices under it because of a missed EDS file.... try first to download the needed EDS file (I've attached it to this post) and install it using the EDS Hardware Installation Tool you may find in Start - Programs - Rockwell Software - RSLinx - Tools... Shut down all SW including RSLINX as a service from the computers system tray.Install the EDS sheet by selecting it when launching the EDS Hardware Installation ToolRestart RSLINX and problem should be fixed.Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic Thanks for the information. I will install the file you provided. After that I will give you the report. Here is the report. Before installation of EDS file, 01,1756 module, 1756-DHRIO/E could not be expended, as shown in attached picture 01.gif. After installation of EDS file, 01,1756 module, 1756-DHRIO/E was disappeared as shown in attached picture 09.gif. What was happened? Another picture. Please confirm you've followed the indicated steps correctly when you've installed EDS file... then try first to Selecting 'Remove' from the right-click pop-up menu over your PCIC driver inside RSWho window. After removing the display of the Shortcut, click on the Workstation at the very top of the left pane in RSWho. The Shortcut will reappear, try to browse again for your module... After that,if the module still doesn't appear, two main ideas: 1. Delete Harmony files (Aid 48241)2. Upgrade RSlinx Classic to last version (2.56) to have a fresh EDS and registers install. - fuzzy logic Oops, I forgot to stop and restart RSLinx. The problem was solved after restart of RSLinx. Great thanks.:smileyvery-happy: n


### Human: Alarm Event OPC for IMAC Sentinel Hello, Does anybody ever had experienced on alarm management of CLX using IMAC Sentinel?I have customer using numeorus of CLX, however their standard of Alarm Management is using IMAC Sentinel. We have idea using FT Alarm&Event, however FT AE can't functioned as an AE OPC for IMAC.Please inform if you have any experience with 3rd party product for solution above. Thanks. regards,Hendru Han ### Assistant: I can't say that I have ever heard of IMAC Sentinel. But since it uses OPC, it cannot directly connect to to a FactoryTalk server. Here's a possibility that might work for you: if you install FactoryTalk Gateway, this will allow IMAC to communicate through FT Gateway to any data server in your FactoryTalk application. That still will not allow you to subscribe to FTAE alarms, as far as I know. But in your SE application, you could set some memory tags when FTAE alarms occur and IMAC could monitor those through FT Gateway. This would require using FTAE alarm functions in an event detector or derived tag to read the alarm status and set the memory tag. Be warned that the more of these functions you use, the longer it will take to load your SE application. It's not a clean solution, but the only one I see. Hope that helps. n


### Human: Translate PLC/SLC option in RSLogix 5000 I've run this just fine and now have several PCE instructions that I'm trying to fix. Problem is that it gives you a Error/Warning Message ID but I can't find anywhere that references what that means. Right clicking on the PCE and going to 'instruction help' gives me 'Topic does not exist. Contact your vendor for an updated help file.' Under the general help in RSLogix 5000 I find this: 'See the RSLogix 5000 Translation tool help for details about the conversion.' but I have no clue where this mysterious help file is found. Anyone have any ideas? ### Assistant: Hello, You will find PCE instructions after a SLC/PLC migration. It can be something that the convertion program can't do it by itself so you have to modify the Logix program.Or it is just a mark to let you check the convertion result. Regards. grs, I clicked the Help button in the translation tool itself, and I got the message that L5KXLATE.HLP was missing, did I want to find it myself? SURE! The software is looking in the folder with all the other Help files, but the L5KXLATE.HLP file is in the wrong folder. It gets installed to C:Program FilesRockwell SoftwareRSLogix 5000ENUV17Bin I found it by searching the entire C: drive with Windows Explorer - Search. If you find L5KXLATE.HLP using Windows Explorer, just double-click to open it up. Better yet, copy the file to the folder C:Program FilesRockwell SoftwareRSLogix 5000ENUV17Help I don't know if it has the info you're looking for, but that's where the help file is. Fuzzy, if you're reading this, might want to enter an anomaly report that the translator tool help file is installed in the wrong folder in V16 and V17. In V12, V13 and V15, it's installed into the right folder (e.g., ENUV15Help). But in V16 and V17 it gets installed into ENUV1xBin. If I copy the file to ENUV16Help or ENUV17Help, the Help button in the translator tool works OK. (Now, if grs can't find the info he needs in the Help, I'm sure he'll get back to you with another anomaly to enter for that !!! ) Dale, W8ABZ grs: If you're not familiar with the old Pogo comic strip (Walt Kelly), check back in old Pogo books for what fish say to each other. Dale, you're right, I've just verified the same issue.... :smileysad: I will try to pass this through. Thanks, - fuzzy logic I've forwarded this on to the ControlLogix group. Thanks, JHutch n


### Human: Addressing format The addressing format for ControlLogic I/O is Remote:s: O.Data.b where Remote=the name of communication adapter in remote chassis, s=slot number and b=bit number.Why the addressing format for Flex I/O in RSlogix 5000 become Remote: O.Data[s].b? ### Assistant: cfhung, Probably because the Flex adapter consolidates the I/O into a single connection to the adapter, with one Input data block and one Output data block for the rail, whereas the ControlLogix I/O (1756) uses a separate connection (and so separate tag) for each card. If you create a remote rack for 1756 and use a Rack Optimized connection, you'll actually see BOTH -- there is the tag for the full rack of (discrete) input data and (discrete) output data (the Rack-Optimized connection data), plus a set of alias tags for the individual slots (so it LOOKS just like the local I/O). Basically, the Tags line up with the actual type of Connection(s) to the I/O: as a slot/module (for 1756 analogs and specialty I/O, and for discretes connected to individually) or as a rack (for a Flex rail or for a Rack-Optimized 1756 remote). Hope this helps! I could draw a nice picture of it, but it would take an hour and I'm going home in a few minutes!!! Dale, W8ABZ n


### Human: PID TUNNING CAN ANY ONE EXPLAIN ME HOW TO TUNE THE PID.PROCEDURE TO TUNE THE PID. ### Assistant: knowbase doc 47606 SLC/ML Instruction Set Reference Manual (Pub 1747-6.15 January 1998) PID Tuning Example it is an involved procedure... there are also automatic pid tuning software like RSTune. No documents found. LOGIC_FUNDA, cfhung and all, May I suggest Good Tuning: a pocket guide by G. K. McMillan, or Controller Tuning and Control Loop Performance (2nd Ed.) by David W. St. Clair, both available from the Books (or Publications?) page at http://www.isa.org/ The particular values of tuning parameters will depend on whether you have selected Independent Gains or not for your PID or PIDE instruction. Also, be careful of units of measure. The following paragraphs discuss these issues. Allen-Bradley PID instructions usually default to Proportional Gain (Kp), which is a unitless multiplier (1.0 is unity gain), whereas many DCSs use Proportional Band (PB), the percentage the input must change to result in a 100% change in output. The two are directly related as follows: PB = 100.0 / Kp So a Proportional Band of 50 means a 50% change in input generates a 100% change in output, or a gain of 2.0. Also watch the units on Integral and Derivative. Many DCSs use an integral time or integral gain in units of Minutes per Repeat or Repeats per Minute. Ki in A-B controllers is often in units of 1/sec. Many DCSs use a derivative time / gain in minutes; the PID defaults to seconds. Allen-Bradley PID and PIDE default to Independent Gains: Output = Kp * e + Ki * (integral of e) + Kd * (de/dt) whereas most DCSs have the Proportional Gain (Proportional Band) apply to all three terms: Output = 100/PB * ( e + 1/Ti * (integral of e) + Td * (de/dt) ) Note that 100/PB (gain) multiplies all three terms. Notice how I used 1/Ti in place of Ki. As for a basic procedure:1. Set derivative gain to zero, set integral gain to a minimal non-zero value. Set proportional gain to a low value.2. Put the loop manual, adjust the output to get the PV to some reasonable value (manual control)3. Put the loop in auto, make a step change in SP (not enough to damage equipment or people, but enough to require control action).4. Trend the CV, PV, SP. The process will very likely not oscillate and will take very long to come to setpoint.5. Double the proportional gain and make another step change in SP (perhaps back where you came from). Watch the trend.6. Keep doing number 5 until the process just goes into oscillation. This gives you the ultimate gain. Note the period of oscillation. This gives you the ultimate period. These numbers can be plugged into a number of rules (look up Ziegler-Nichols on Google) to give you Kp, Ki and Kd. or7. Cut Kp in half and start increasing Ki until you get reasonable response without oscillation. For all but slow capacity (temperature) loops, you don't need derivative. If you think you need derivative, get a tuning tool or see the books above. There are many other books on loop tuning, and I'm sure many publicly-available web articles. If you're using PIDE on Logix and you have the Professional edition software or the proper add-on license, use the AUTOTUNE tag on the PIDE to do the work for you! Just keep an eye on the process and kick things to manual at a safe output if stuff start to get out of hand. Be safe. I tend to use conservative tuning to avoid overshoot -- it's often fast enough. Some processes need to be tuned with a little more oomph. If you're tuning manually and not using AUTOTUNE or tuning software, make sure you're trending SP, CV and PV and save your trends so you can review after the fact. (Probably good to do even if you ARE using auto tuning!) Get a good book on loop tuning and go through it a couple times, and compare your trends to the charts in the book. It'll help you decide which parameters to adjust in which direction. Be aware that tuning can change with process loading (flow rates, production rates) or even ambient conditions. That's why I tend to tune a little conservatively -- in case the process gain (or deadtime) goes up with changes over time. Hope this helps!Dale, W8ABZ n


### Human: Compaclogix L32 When we get brand new this plc and connect the straight/cross cable between the plc and pc, should the lnk light get on or not? Because there is no link light and we donot get the mac address in bootp utility. Is it necessary to go thru first serial port to configure? ragni ### Assistant: Normally, the LNK led should be on when a powered Ethernet device is connected to the PLC port... direct connection from the PC to the PLC should be realized using a cross Ethernet cable.Check the cable, and, most important, verify your PC has a valid IP address assigned (Static) maybe it is configured to get IP address from a DHCP server.... It is not necessary to go through serial port to download the firmware, if the PLC is new out-of-the-box, BOOTP and then Ethernet/IP communication is the best choice to download the firmware.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic When I connected plc port to pc thru cross cable there is no lnk light but however when i connect thru switch with straight, the lnk light comes on. In that case, bootp will work only when it connected thru switch. Is that so ? Another confusing thing is that if the program is in logix 16.0 version then the plc has to be in 16.0 firmware or 17.0 version also will work as it is supposed to be higher version. When you say firmware for plc, does it refers to logix version or something else. Normally it will work with just a direct cross cable between CompactLogix and computer. I should verify your static address of the computer. The version of the program AND the firmware version of the controller MUST be the same. If the major revision does not match, you won't be able to download the program. n


### Human: 1769-OW16 Problem in RIO Connection Dear Messes, Here is my problem when using 1769-OW16 in RIO connection. In my RIO connection, I had 3 10-SLot Remote Rack with one ASB at 1st rack. Others 2 rack was connected with interconnecting cable. The first 2 rack was assigned with 7 & 8 no's. 1769-IB16 with 2 spare slot at the end of each rack. At the third rack, 4 1769-OW16 was installed with 2 1769-NI8 installed on no. 7 & 8 slot. When I carried out factory test, all input modules works fine except 4 1769-OW16 cards. They had not response to my ladder logic. So I make some changes in my IO card arrangement and get result as below:Solution 1:Put 2 1769-OW16 to spare slot at 1st rack and 2 1769-OW16 to spare slot at 2nd rack.Result:The 1769-OW16 on 1st rack do have response and works fine. However, the 2 1769-OW16 on 2nd rack did not response to ladder and still not works. Solution 2:In rack 2, I move 2 1769-OW16 one slot left hand side with 1 1769-IB16 at the end. That means my config now is 7 1769-IB16 follow by 2 1769-OW16 and then 1 1769-IB16Result:The 1769-OW16 cards still not works. Then I guess is the card hardware error?? Go to solution 3. Solution 3:I swap those 1769-OW16 cards between 1st rack and 2nd rack. Those card swap from rack 2 to rack 1 works fine but those at rack 2 still not works. Is there any RIO config I had to take extra care?? Would anyone can help me and is the problem of 1769-OW16 card firmware version?? If anyone experienced before, please kindly share your experiences with us. Best Rgds.,Man ### Assistant: UH ?! :smileysurprised: 1769-OW16 in RIO? I guess you're wrong about the catalog number used....Are you talking about 1746-OW16 (SLC-500 hardware) ? Are you using a 1747-SN with a 1747-ASB as RIO adapter ? Please, add some screenshots about the SN configuration, and post the setting of your ASB, so that the information is more complete. Are other devices on that RIO network ? Which are the Power Supplies are you using on that remote chassis? - fuzzy logic Yes, I had typing mistake of 1746-OW16 instead of 1769!!!:smileyvery-happy: The modified Test Config The Original Redundancy RIO Config Please help me and give me some hints.:smileytongue: Best Rgds.,Man Ok Man, please, add some screenshots about the BSN configuration (RSLogix500), and post the settings of your ASB (dip-switches), so that the information is more complete.Are other devices on that RIO network ?Which are the Power Supplies are you using on that remote chassis? - fuzzy logic It seems VERY likely that you do not have the additional slots configured in your RSLogix 500 program. Post the *.RSS file or screenshots of the G-File configuration for the 1747-SN. It would also be very helpful if you can post the DIP switch settings for the 1747-ASB adapter in the first remote rack. Since those hardware was supplied by Main Contractor and some config was also changed, then I believe the Power Supply is 1746-P4 as per visual check on-site. The RIO hardware Dip Switch configuration:1747-BSN:010001 0000 1747-ASB: 11111111 01110001 01101011 Also the RSLogix500 Config are as below as below: I had another case and those card quantity are more than there!! They are all 16point input & output card.Picture as show as below: Man, the dip switches and the G-file seem correctly configured. :smileysurprised: Just ASB switch 2-3 should be OFF, as you don't use complementary chassis. Are you sure the interconnection cable is ok and connected ?May you try to put 4 input modules in the last chassis and see if they work ?May you please post the address you use trying to set OW16 outputs inside last rack ? (O:1.xx/x)May you also post the ASB display indication and the BSN / ASB led status when PLC is in Run mode ? - fuzzy logic I just map all discrete data into N12 data file and my ladder logic will drive those output bit on word N12:7, N12:8, N12:16 & N12:17 to drive the output card at O:1.7 , O:1.8, O:1.16 & O:1.18 respectively. By the way, ASB works fine with 'RUN' display and two BSN works fine and can perform takeover process and changeover seamlessly, just acts perfect! (The O:1.18 must be O:1.17 since I can't edit it in edit page, it was obstructed by the LHS menu bar!!!) Here is my part of ladder logic. Hmmmm, still something not so clear.... However, if you are in the first picture situation (2x OW16 in the last two slots of chassis 1 and 2x OW16 in the last 2 slots of chassis 2) then the correct output addresses should be: O:1.7/xx O:1.8/xx O:1.17/xx O:1.18/xx If you are in the second picture situation (4x OW16 in the first four slots of chassis 3) then the correct output addresses should be: O:1.19/xx O:1.20/xx O:1.21/xx O:1.22/xx Please verify to use the correct addresses trying the modules outputs. Try to force outputs from Force Table instead of in the program...Keep also a look to the first tab in the BSN Adavanced I/O configuration (double click on the module in the I/O config.)...scanned Input and Output words should be both set to 32. - fuzzy logic Thanks very much for your remind. I think I figure out somthing from your hints and it would be a very foolish minor mistake I mis-look with!!Let me modified my logic and try test again, get back to you once I got the result!!! Haha!!! Best Rgds.,Man:smileywink: Problem was solved. Thanks very much indeed!!!:smileyvery-happy: You're welcome ! I'm happy you've solved ! :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Dirty Screens Hello Forum World, We have a problem here, that I am sure has happened all over the place, Our PV's get so dirty from stuff on the operators hand that it is making it hard to touch the screen and have it work correctly. Does anyone know of anything that we can clean these with, that will remove all the stuff on the screen and not damage it in the process. Thanks ### Assistant: Is this a PanelView Plus? If so, per the Users Manual, it's OK to use mild soap or detergent. See page 223: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2711p-um001_-en-p.pdf Some are PV+'s some are PV 550 PV 900 PV1000 we have just about everything here. Technote ID22501 explains what to use on the older PanelView screens. Hope this helps. Ron The only thing I've ever seen damage a PanelView screen is graffiti remover; it melted the plastic. I've used toluene and acetone and not had trouble. Use the least harsh thing you think will get off your particular brand of grime. n


### Human: How to upload the GA Basic program form 1775-GA without 1770-T4 terminal? How to upload the GA Basic program form 1775-GA without 1770-T4 terminal? if anybody knew it, pls give me some advice. i really appreciate your help.Thanks!Frank Lin ### Assistant: Frank, If you have an open serial port, or a port used for a terminal, hook up a PC with a serial port, and start a Hyperterminal session. Set it up with no modem, just the comm port, and use whatever baud rate the port is set for (19,200 works nicely). Let's say I want to capture the code for a GA procedure called Procname. In Hyperterminal, in the Transfer menu, select Capture Text and enter a folder and filename, like C:MyGAcodeprocname.txt. Now get the command prompt for the GA and type P @Procname. The GA echoes the code for procedure Procname to the terminal, and Hyperterminal captures it. Now stop the capture to close the file. Open the file with Notepad and clean up the echoed command, prompts, etc. I forget if the GA prints line numbers when you print a program. If so, you can remove those with Notepad, if you ever want to load it back in, or keep them, if you are using the listing for documentation. Use the DIR command to get the list of GA procedures. See Chapter 11 of the 1775-GA User Manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1775-um004_-en-p.pdf Good Luck!Dale, W8ABZ n


### Human: Sharing Violation while installing patch R163754079 I am running the patch found in Answer - 36311 for FactoryTalk Automation Platform 2.00 Patch for CommandClientSrv not releasing handles. In the cmd prompt I get a message at the end saying If you did not see a message 'Sharing Violation' above then the update was successful'. What do I do if I did get that message? ### Assistant: That just means that some process was not able to be shut down and is still holding open one of the files you are trying to patch. The first thing I would try is rebooting. If that failed, I would stop any HMI servers from automatically starting by renaming C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersShared DocumentsRSView EnterpriseSEHMI ProjectsSLHMISERVERS.XML to SLHMISERVERS.BAK and then rebooting. If the patch is successful, you can rename it back to SLHMISERVERS.XML afterwards. Hopefully one of those suggestions will work for you. n


### Human: Network Printing from PV+ I've been able to successfully print from a PV+ to a network printer on a network with a Windows Domain Controller. According to KB 34133 you must have a DNS on the network for this to work. Most small industrial Ethernet networks are isolated from the corporate network and as a result don't have a Windows Server box for a DC or DNS. Just curious if anyone has been successful in printing to a network printer from a PV+ in an environment w/o a Windows Server box?Regards,Charlie Vincent ### Assistant: nan n


### Human: Panelview 1000 Message Display Shows error even if tag value = message state value I've got an old Panelview 1000 connected to a SLC505 via DF1 through a Prosoft serial card; I added a Message Display but it will only show error when the object tag value = plc integer value. I haven't seen this problem before. Any thoughts? The other objects in the Panelview are character arrays or value displays and work fine. I don't see why the text list states would be any different. ### Assistant: What is the address syntax, exactly ? I'd have to see the configuration of the object in PanelBuilder32 and the Tag database configuration to make a comment. Whenever I have a multistate indicator or list indicator not working the way I expect, I throw a Numeric Display onto the screen so that I can see the raw value of a database tag from the PanelView's perspective. Do you have two object tag values the same? This will cause the error to display. I have 2 message displays that I added, and both are doing the same thing. The object tags for each are N19:190 and N19:191 and set up as unsigned integer. I don't see it used anywhere else in the tag database or plc program. The N19 file is being copied to the Prosoft card from word N19:100 to N19:200 in one block write of length 100, so it should be getting sent. The message display shows the proper text for the 0 state until it changes value to non-zero then it shows error from then on. The numeric message display method is a good idea. I will try it. I didn't think of that. I know it is a dumb question but: did you set the Message Display Read type inside the Properties tab to Value insted of the default selected Single Bit ? Did you get the same error with all different values from PLC ( I mean all what is different than 0) ?Did you try as suggested by Ken Roach to configure a Numeric display near the MSG display to see the raw value from PLC ? Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Showing the data display on the PV helped me see that I was getting what was expected from the PLC. I did have 2 text list values that were the same. Dumb mistake! n


### Human: FT ME, PROBLEM WITH ALARM ANALOG TYPE TAG HELLO With my FT version 5.00 (cpr9), when I use an ALMA type tag in RSLgx 5000, I dont have a tag in tag browser.When I have an ALM tyep tag, it's OK. It's normal ? ### Assistant: Hello Alain, Yes, that's normal. With FactoryTalk Alarms and Events, you don't need to create tags. You just subscribe to any alarms that the controller has defined. It saves you the time of entering them twice - once in RSLogix 5000 and once in FTView. n


### Human: SLC 500 connection with PIC I am running Windows XP and trying to connect to a SLC 500 via a 1747-PIC. I am unable to connect no matter what I try. The other guys at the plant are not sure whether or not this laptop has ever been connected to the SLC, and I was wondering if the PIC has an issue with Windows XP. This is the only thing I can think of. Can't find a newer driver for it anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions? ### Assistant: First we have to say the RSLinx PIC driver is supported on Win XP, except when the OS has the SP3 installed. PIC device is old technology that is no longer being developed.An alternative is to use a 1747-UIC instead, that is an USB to Serial (DH-485) converter. If you have not SP3 installed on your Win XP, then read the follow.... :smileysurprised: Unfortunately, I've seen many many PIC driver issues until now, and I can say it was very difficult to solve them (sometimes there was no way to have it run ).There are plenty of technotes about it... I would like to suggest some of them, which I've used in the past, sometimes with success. Aid 9839 - Aid 9772 - Aid 16442 - Aid 43852 Be aware you'll need a TechConnect Authorization to access these technotes... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic The PIC driver must be used on a real serial port (not a USB to RS232 convertor). I have used with Windows XP before, though not sure of the SP at the time.It is possible the SLC could be set to 9600 baud. When you configure the PIC driver, there is a baud rate option for 19200 or 9600.I suggest restarting the computer after configuring the PIC driver. The UIC works great, but can't do 9600 (had to assist someone with this once). n


### Human: How to manage a Prosoft 3100 MCM by a control Logic L62. Hello, we have to change a PLC5/40E by a 1771 ACN15. The problem is that there's a Prosoft 3100 MCM inside our rack. Is there anyone who have already done it ? Do you have any sample code? Thanks ### Assistant: Hmmm... as far as I can remember, the 3100-MCM module should be installed in the Processor rack or in a Remote IO rack... I think it is not possible to use it over ControlNet.... edit: removed as per wrwessel suggestions below. - fuzzy logic No problems over CNet, did this a few years back after conversion from PLC5 to CLX.Just need to change your MSG instruction to access the Prosoft module on ControlNet, rest of the code can be the same.I used Block Transfer message types, point the communication path to the CNet module, and select ControlNet and slot in the Module address.Snapshot of my code attached or visit www.psft.com and look under InRax, platform PLC5, protocol modbus for a PLC5 sample code. Thanks for the remarks, never tested what you suggest ... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Panelview Plus 1000 Ethernet Question Currently have a CompacLogix L32E and Panelview Plus 1000 communication serially. Would like to set up the Ethernet port on the Panelview Plus 1000 to tie into our network for maintenance of the program, i.e. uploading and downloading, changes remotely. The activation of the Ethernet port will not take place of the serial communication. Just looking for verification and guidance. Do I set up the ethernet port on the Panelview Plus using the Configuration Screen, Network Communications, where I assign it an IP address within our network settings? If the changes to the IP address are made locally at the screen, when uploading the .mer file locally/remotely will those changes to the IP address at the terminal be saved with the current runtime .mer file?Thanks! ### Assistant: In the Configuration Screen of a Panelview Plus, you have the possibility to configure the IP address your PVP will use on the network. This settings are not uploaded with the application file. In order to communicate from your PC to the PVP via Ethernet, you have to configure the Local Tab of RSLinx Enterprise in FactoryTalk View Studio.In order to communicate from your PLC to the PVP via Ethernet, you have to configure the Target Tab of RSLinx Enterprise in FactoryTalk View Studio. Actually those tabs are probably configured to use the serial port instead. Once you have assigned an IP address to your PVP and connected it to an ethernet network, I mean the same where your PC is connected, then you will be able to browse for it in the Local tab under the Ethernet driver....it should automatically appear. Please take a look to the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Quick Start Videos at this LINK, some of them will give you all the infos to configure your hardware/software. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Thanks for the information!!! My response was delayed due to someone's emergency became my emergency! n


### Human: SLC 500 no active nodes? Sudden failure I've got an old Heald grinder that's been set up with one of these. It's worked flawlessly for quite some time, we powered it up this morning and got a 'No active nodes found on the network' alarm. I'm rather confused as to what network it refers to, as this thing is ancient. Is this something anyone has encountered before and can you point me in the right direction as to where to start looking? I've got a decent pile of paperwork that came with this thing... Reams and reams of printouts and whatnot. I guess I'd just like to know what the heck went wrong. ### Assistant: Before I put this where it needs to be ... what kind of device is giving you that error message? That sounds like a PanelView error, but I could be wrong. JHutch I think JHutch is correct, the error could be on a Panelview screen... waiting for more details from the user who have started this thread, I guess there are some communication problems between the SLC and Panelview on DH-485; this is a typical configuration using a 5/03 SLC and a DH-485 Panelview... This could be due to a wrong or lost setting in either devices or a faulty cable connection... - fuzzy logic I am having a similar problem with my system.I have a PLC5 80E and a pannelview 1000 touch screen, (I think), and I just got the software and I connected to it yesterday.Now there is a message on the top of the panneview that says -[688 No Active Node Found On Network].The operator says he seen that yesterday after I connected and they ran all day today seemingly with no problems. My question is could I have changed anything, (baud rate, ...), even though I said no to save anything when I went offline? Could something that I did have changed setting when I connected? It's very unlikely to be a configuration or setting problem if it ran all day after you accessed it. What network does the PanelView use ? The full part number will indicate it; the last number is the network connection (1 for RIO, 8 for DH+, 2,3,5,9 for DH485, etc). No Active Nodes almost always indicates a disconnection from the network and no network traffic detected on the port. Required Nodes Not Found is different; there is network traffic, but no responses from the target PLCs. The communications LED will give you some status info; I'd have to look it up in the user manual but I think flashing green means network traffic is present and solid green means the PLC is responding to the PanelView. Is there anything else on this communications channel between the PLC-5/80 and the PanelView ? Its DH+ and the status indicators are saying everything is normal and working. Comm is solid green and fault is off. Nothing else is in the comm path to the pannelview. Everything seems to be working fine its just the message bar at the top of the pannelview is not visable because of this No node error message or whatever it is wont go away. I will do a power down and restart this weekend while the line is down and see if that may clear it up. n


### Human: RSView32 Project Driver None Loaded In a System constituting of PLC 5/80 with RSView32 HMI, once in a while, there is a situation where the Channel Configuration in the RSView Project, changes from AB_KT1 to NONE LOADED, on its own. So far no reason has been identified. ### Assistant: The computer is automatically starting both RSLinx and RSView32. When RSView32 starts, if RSLinx is not fully initialized, the channel configuration will revert to None Loaded. This only occurs when using a direct driver node since OPC and DDE nodes store this information in the topic. So you may consider the following: Use OPC or DDE nodes. In most applications, OPC will work as well if not better than direct driver nodes. If after converting to OPC or DDE communication problems develop, go to RSLinx-> DDE/OPC-> Topic Configuration, select the topic and go to the Data Collection tab. Start by checking Limit Maximum Packets and setting this value to 3 (matching the equivalent setting of a direct driver node).If you want to continue using direct driver nodes (perhaps to take advantage of scan classes), try starting RSLinx as a service. This may give it slightly more time to get ready for RSView32.[Reference Aid 42826] Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Panelview 1000 w/ CompactLogic L43 Required Training Hello All, I am new to Rockwell and starting a new position maintaining Panelview 1000 panels. I need to know what training is offered - Should attend. I Found very good documentation from the manuals website. But would love hands on training or Online training. Any suggestions? Best Regards. ### Assistant: HERE is the Training web site with many informations available but.... I suggest to get in touch with your Rockwell Automation representative to explain your needs and be helped to find the right solution for you; that is the best way. - fuzzy logic n


### Human: 1794-OE4 Messaging Using Copies not BTR or BTW Does anyone have sample code for the messaging to a 1794-OE4 that is connected to an older scanner as it does not support the BTR and BTW message blocks I have an analogue input on the flex but not a analogue out Cheers ### Assistant: There is something about that inside technote 17823... a Tech Connect Authorization is required to see that document... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Powerflex 400 reversing enabled We have a powerflex 400 controlling a cooling tower fan which has the reversing feature enabled and it works fine, when we put it into reverse we stop the fan put the external switch to the reverse position and start the fan then it ramps up to maintain temperature.my questions are:1. If it is running in forward in Auto and the external switch is put to reverse will the VFD ramp down to 0hz and then begin to ramp up.2. When it is in reverse at 0hz and the hand button is depressed it switches to forward, Will it operate in hand when it is running in reverse. Thanks ### Assistant: Here the answers: 1. YES2. Direction is Forward unless an external input is programmed for Cmd Reverse (T051-T054) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: 22-COMM-E 1.007 Database error? I'm modifying a program that exists on a site and that I didn't create. When I click on a powerflex properties, I get the attached error. Note that this is referring to the COMM-E adapter, not the powerflex firmware. If you click on the 'Drive' tab of the Powerflex properties box, you get access to the drive parameters and the 22-COMM-E setup. Here it will tell you what it is 'Port: 1 Revision : 1.004' for example.Question is two fold:-Where can I get what ever I need to fix the 'database' error message that gets displayed (couldn't find a 1.007 EDS file for RSLinx).If I leave it as it is (defaulted back to 1.006), is this going to cause me grief when I try and download this when I get to the site (New Years day!) ### Assistant: Hmmmm... never seen this warning.... :smileysurprised: I've read the 1.007 release notes and thinking there aren't too relevant differences between this version and 1.006, so if you can go online with drive and Comm card, I think you'll not find problems.Looking at Drives Support web site, I can see there isn't an update available to the RS5000 Drive database for version 1.007 of the COMM-E... ..... so I may suggest to try to Create Drive Database using the procedure inside Aid 50684. Here isn't matter of EDS files, just the needed drive database version for the Premier Drive Integration isn't yet available inside your RS5000. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic I'm going to give a Kudos simply on the time and effort thats gone into this reply - thanks. Don't know for sure if this will solve my problem till New Years day when I'm on site and on line. Quick question, is the AB web updates that you've shown for the powerflex public or private? If public can I have the link please? Also, it would seem sensible before any release of new firmwarefor AB to ensure that all required 'patches' are available for public download before the actual release of the firmware (I'm talking about the V1.007 database file here). Thanks for kudos on trust :smileytongue: Well, here the public useful link of Drive support... just select from there the device you're interested in:http://ab.com/support/abdrives/ Here the link to the COMM module firmware:http://ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/dsicomm.html Yes, I'm agree with your last *request*...many times this is also valid for EDS files... I may say one has many workarounds to get the needed infos and files (Technical Support, Rockwell Automation representative, Forums...) and also the possibility, as explained in previous post, to get the necessary directly from the device, but your observations are correct and should be considered by Drive Group... hope a moderator here will pass this through... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Just adding some informations: Tested your situation manually removing the database file I had on my PC for 22-COMM-E v1.007...I got the same warning as you, opening the offline file.Going online and during drive correlation, the new database automatically uploaded and now I can see the correct firmware revision also offline.Attached the database file you need (paste it in the folder together to the one named FW0010060084.ddb you already have on your PC)... anyway I've seen it is inside the 1.006 download in the previous indicated link. :smileysurprised:It would be preferabble if they should create a v1.007 separate link.... :smileymad: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Appreciate your time and effort here - thanks. n


### Human: How to Configure a Flex Module 1794-IRT8 in a Remote flex rack I am trying to configure a Flex Module 1794-IRT8 in a Remote flex rack with Control Net communication on a Control Logix processor. In the Installation manual for the 1794-IRT8 talks about Write word 0,1,2 in my processor I only have config1, config2, config3, and I do not understand if this are the same configuration words and what Bits I need to trigger that would be for a 100 ohm 3 wire RTD, I also was wondering what the scale would be for the raw dada input. I think I got a little confuse with so many options. ### Assistant: The Configuration words named Config1,Config2 and Config3 are exactly the same as Words 0-1-2 you find inside the IRT8 User Manual.RS5000 has also the splitted bits inside its structure, so that is easier to understand. Anyway, the best way to configure the module is through its profile under the module properties, the tab named Input Configuration. The Data Format field gives you the possibility to select the desidered input range. See the attached files to better understand the above. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Steps for Configuring Redundant FT View SE Distributed Applications Dear All, Is there any document available in which steps regarding below points are defined for configuring the Redundant FT View SE Distributed Applications. 1) Local/Network Directory for Primary/Secondary Server.2) Check List.3) RS Linx Enterprise.4) FT Alarms and Events.5) FT HMI Alarms. Soumen HaldarRAIPL ### Assistant: Try to take a look to Aid 32549... it may help :smileywink: - fuzzy logic i have gone through the document but that document describes the design consideration of FT View SE Distributed Application. Soumen HaldarRAIPL Yes, you're right, I was reading too quick your post.... :smileytongue: Please review Aid 37110, there is a summary of the available resources about View SE best practices. Many of those documents are available only if you have a TechConnect Authorization... if you haven't, please send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address and the desidered documents, I will send you back them. Take also a look to the User Guide for complete reference about View SE. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic Just a quick note: FactoryTalk Alarms&Events cannot be used in a redundant HMI application at this time. :smileysurprised:[Reference Aid 44177] - fuzzy logic n


### Human: PanelView Component Development Connection Problems I have a PVc 600 color( ### Assistant: I was in the same situation once, I just found that cleaning the Temporary Internet Files inside IE (Clear History for FF) solved the issue. :smileysurprised: Anyway, you may also try to use the Firmware Update Utility, but be aware, cleaning the file system removes all files, including user applications.Cleaning the registry only removes registry settings, such as the user's selected startup application but will not remove user applications from the terminal. See User Manual - App. D for instructions. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic This morning, out of desperation I tried using the firmware update utility option to clean the registry and that fixed the problem. After doing that the connection works flawlessly. Hopefully, it keeps working. n


### Human: Troubles setting new PLC5 ethernet channel to Set 100MB I have an ethernet network using Hirschmann switches. I have had no problems setting the PLC5 ethernet to a Set 100 MB speed, along with the switch port. With the new revisions of PLC5 however, I have to use Auto negotiation on one of the devices, or they won't talk. The newest revision is A.2 I believe. These are the only PLC's I have trouble with. Has anyone else seen this? Tech support couldn't figure out why. ### Assistant: I was in a similar trouble once, found a technote explaining about auto sensing devices and the needed to use Auto Negotiation to be able to have them work. Really I don't know about PLC-5E series F port if it has auto sensing, but it seems very similar to the issue you have. The application required the communication rate of 100Mbps and Full duplex, but he was unable to configure the 1756-ENBT for Full duplex as 1756-ENBT autosenses the communication baud rate i.e. 10/100 Mbps full/half duplex and if the switch is hard set for full duplex and not 'autonegotiate', any autosensing device will then be configured for its default setting which in most cases (also true for 1756-ENBT) is half duplex. Cure: Reconfigure the switch for 'autonegotiate'. Confirm from the web page and that the 1756-ENBT is set to communicate at 100 Mbps and Full duplex. Prevention: Always select the autonegotiate option for a switch or router when using it with an auto sensing device. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: HIM Chinese Display Support in PowerFlex70/700 Does PowerFlex70/700 support Chinese display while using 20-HIM-A6 (Firmware V1.006, EN&CH version Flash)? ### Assistant: The text string the Enhanced HIM will display come from the host device (PF70/700) and in those drives the Chinese language isn’t yet supported.So, you’ll be able to select the Chinese language on your HIM, but you will only see its system texts in that language… all the other strings coming from the drive will be shown using its selected language. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: FactoryTalk SE Extremely Slow Hi All,Working on getting displays created in FactoryTalk SE for replacement of a Honeywell Experion system. The static graphics and most global objects have been created on a couple of overview screens. I was having trouble at the end of last week with things not loading correctly and exported all the displays to XML, remove the gfx files from the server and reimport them to see if that helped resolve the issue. The FactoryTalk issues seem to have mostly been resolved but now things load uncharacteristically slow. When an overview screen is called up, it loads a navigation bar (4 buttons) a bottom Alarm Bar (FT A&E bar and a couple buttons) and the area overview. The first two take a couple seconds to load which seems long, but the overview screen takes about 25 seconds which is absurdly long. The machine is a VersaView 700R (3.0ghz P4, 3gb memory), with everything open and running it's about 93 processes using 850mb of memory and low CPU utilization. The screens loaded before very quickly. I have noticed that sometimes the Alarm Bar (a default object) hangs, just saying it's trying to connect to the FT A&E server. Additionally, when looking at the Error log in studio or in FT Administrative Console, I find the following error periodically, maybe every minute or soFailed to add item '[RSLinxLocation]::[Controller]Tag.SP.ProgOper' to Data Server 'RNA://$Global/[Application]/[HMI Server]/[RSLinx Path] on machine '[computer name]' ( result = 0xc0040007) Sorry, if it is difficult to read, I was trying to add as much information as possible.Thanks,Jordan [By the way, the setup is now is not the way it will be setup when we go live we'll have redundant dedicated servers, dedicated engineering stations and dedicated clients]. ### Assistant: I am not experienced enough with FTView SE troubleshooting to know what's making your application open slowly, but the error message you mention sounds like it is related to the redundant data servers. A similar error code is described in the Knowledgebase: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34707 The gist of that document is that if you define your dataservers as redundant, but then you only configure one of them, then FactoryTalk will spin its wheels trying to get connected to the other unconfigured dataserver. How is FTA&E supposed to work these days with redundant RSLinx Enterprise Dataservers ? Has version 5.10 added this capability, so that the controller can point its ALM and ALMA instructions at the correct subscriber ? As far as I know, FTA&E cannot be used in a redundant HMI application at this moment. [Reference Aid 44177] The support for Redundant Servers inside FTA&E is planned to be released with next coming version 5.2 of View SE (up to two pairs of redundant servers)... be aware this is just a preliminary information I've seen inside a presentation, and thus could be subject to changes. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic My apologies, when the HMI servers are setup the redundancy will not be done through the Factory Talk application, a third party application (it's a Marathon Technologies product). This was explained to us by our AB dealer as the temporary solution for the FTA&E lack of redundancy. Just a point of clarification - View SE's next release will be 6.0, not 5.2. And it will include FT A&E Server redundancy. JJames,. I've had slow projects that I fixed by changing the Live Data policy from TCP/IP to DCOM. You configure this in Studio under System-> Policies-> System Policy-> Live Data Policy. Change this, reboot and see how it affects your performance. n


### Human: Power Flex 700 started running in reverse Hello, I have a 700 Power flex with vector control that was running correctly. Power was dropped to the unit during clean up. When it was brought back online the motor ran in reverse. We checked the settings and it was still in Unipolar in Direction mode. I had to change the Direction mode to Reverse Dis to get the motor running the correct direction. Checking the other parameters from our setup sheet everything was correct. Does anyone have an idea what may have caused this malfunction to happen? Could it be that drive is starting to fail? I haven't checked to see if there is a battery backup for the memory. ### Assistant: The most likely thing is that somebody pressed the (<- ->) direction change button on the HIM module inadvertently. I've done it. I think you are referring to Parameter 190, the Direction Mode. This has options of Unipolar, Bipolar, and Reverse Disable. The Unipolar selection means that the analog or network reference polarity will not change the direction of the drive, but that the drive logic can. Drive logic includes discrete inputs configured for direction command, or bits in a network command, or the direction button on the HIM module. When I have an application that goes in only one direction like a pump or conveyor, I always select Reverse Disable on the Direction Mode. To just prevent the HIM module from making such a change, you can mask it out with the Direction Mask parameter. At the time of the undesired operation, you might have been able to determine what input was commanding the reverse direction by reading the value of the Direction Owner parameter (parameter 291). I don't think that will show anything useful now that you have disabled reverse. Thank you Ken for your rapid response. I will check the drive and probably set the mask up to hopefully prevent this from happening again. To the best of my knowledge no one had really accessed the drive prior to the reversal situation. Rob :-) Just throwing an idea out there... But when power was down to the drive, was anyone accessing the cabling from the drive to the motor? Was the motor replaced and the cable not reconnected to the correct terminals? Cheers Hello Drives Guy, No, the motor was not replaced and to the best of my knowledge they just were doing voltage checks. No cabling was removed. Thank you for bringing that up though. I am in the process of changing the set up for the the 190 parameter in the other drives for this application. Thanks to Ken for that and thanks to this forum, its a great tool. Rob :-) Merry Christmas to you all. n


### Human: Factory Talk SE 25 Client License Activation Problem Hello, I have a customer who has an Factory Talk SE 25 display Stand alone HMI. Whenever that try to run the HMI from the desktop the initial screen tries to load, and then it immediately closes. When they look at the Windows Event log, there is a message that the Activation is not found, and grace period has expired. However, by using the activation tool the activation is there under current activations. The odd thing is that when I was there about 3 months ago, the machine was working fine, and the grace period had expired by then. Right before I left I did install the newest patches at that time. I was onsite in August 2009, so it would have been the patches released right before then, which I was thinking was June 09. However it seems those patches have been removed from the rockwell site. So, I am wondering if there was a problems with them? They do have RSLogix 5000, and Factory Talk View installed on these machine, and I did have them open both of these applications, and the opened without any activation errors. I will be traveling to site soon to try to reslove this problem, so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, ### Assistant: If it is a matter of patches, try to run on that PC the last Rollup (I guess you're talking about View SE v5.00) Aid 47015 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Yes, It is Factory Talk SE 5.0 I believe it is SR1 too. Thanks, If the message is saying activation for LE10.exe is not foundFor 5.0, Patches from technotes 49190 and 47015Will fix your problem. n


### Human: How to edit a Factory Talk project Hello everyone! My question is about how to edit a Factory Talk ME project, if I upload it from PanelView Plus in runtime-format, a file with mer extension. I mean is there any way to change the uploaded Factory Talk ME project if no source file is available? Best regards,Evgeny. ### Assistant: Version 4.0 Machine Edition The .MER file (Machine Edition Runtime) file can be uploaded from a PanelView Plus terminal using the Transfer Utility. Please note that the .MER is a compiled version of the original project and is not editable in version 4.0 (or less). In order to make changes to the 4.0 project, you must have a backup file (.apa) of your project. Version 5.0 (and greater) Machine Edition Version 5.0 of Machine Edition has the option to restore the runtime file. This option is set at creation of the v5.0 runtime file (.mer). When a developer creates an MER 5.0 file he has the ability to include the data, password protect it, or never allow conversion. The file is restored by uploading from the PanelView Plus/Plus CE and running Application Manager to restore to an editable application. So, it depends by the version of the .mer file in the PVP, and if it is version 5.0 and greater, conversion could be possible if the file has not been password protected or configured to never allow conversion. There is a possible procedure to still convert a v4.0 (or less) .mer file (or part of it) and it is explained inside Aid 8913. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: FactoryTalk ME 5.0 I am running a licensed copy of FactoryTalk ME 5.0. I am having trouble creating the .MER file so I can copy it over to a Panelview Plus 1500. The error I get is Unable to save RSlink enterprize data server.Also the error that displays after I attempt is this: *** Start RSLinx Enterprise Conversion Messages ***ERROR: Internal error detected, error code = 27. *** End RSLinx Enterprise Conversion Messages ***Validation completed with errors. The runtime application has NOT been created. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks ### Assistant: There are some possible causes related to this error... I suggest to review technote 33994 that has a summary of those issues. First check the RSLinx Enterprise Communication Setup. This error will be generated if RSLE has not yet been configured for the application. This is the most common cause of the error. Open RSLinx Enterprise Communication Setup and click OK. Please be aware you'll need a TechConnect Authorization to access the above technote... if you haven't, please send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address and I will send you back some infos. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: String import fail in xls format with FT Studio. Hello All. If I export the language strings from an application if mine everything is fine.But.After the modification in the xls file the import is fail because the program think that some of the failure messages are not part of the application. I tried to import the original file back without modification but that's also not working. Stopping with the same failure.For example one line from 200 from importerrors.txt:/M151_01_06:M151_01_06_ME Alarm Message File_MachineAlarms_{::[CP_PLC_1]Program:_00W11_MainChainDrive.AOI_MainChain_Servo.HALH_NegSoftOvertravelFault} does not exist in this application. No Strings for this description were imported. The funny is that the first part of the translated xls is ok so it is visible after I restarting the FT studio but the rest of it isn't.I'm using Office 2007. Can this be the problem? I mean the new office is using xlsx extension and its making something when I use the old xls format. Thanks for the answers/solutions in advance.Merry Christmas and Happy new year. BR. Hurrican. ### Assistant: Please review Aid 55901 and see if it helps.... - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Histogram grayed out in RSlogix, How do I fix this problem? can anyone help me get the histograms to work on rslogix ver 8.2 I'm online with micrologic 1400 controller and want to use a histogram and trend, but the are grayed out?? ### Assistant: from online RSLogix500 help To gain access to the Histogram window you must be online with a processor and then click Comms > Histogram. In search box type in histogram... then select topic to follow. Just tested ONLINE with a Micrologix 1400 and works fine... I'm using RSLogix 500 Standard version 8.10 Please verify first to be online as suggested, then if you still have problems, verify your RSLogix 500 edition, maybe the Micro or Starter version of the software have not this feature available.... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: 1747-SDN DeviceNet Scanner Setup on SLC 5/05 I recently added a 1747-SDN DeviceNet Scanner to my SLC Chassis to be able to interface to some remote controllers. The scanner is setup in the SLC 5/05 processor and configured per the manual. From the operation of the processor, everything looks good, both from the RSLogix 500 software status info [8.10.00 (CPR 9)] and RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software polling [V 9.00.00 (CPR 9 SR1)]. I have a single third party device connected on the DeviceNet network. It is a Western Reserve Controls model W5-JDC4. It has 4 separately configurable RS-232 serial port connections. Per the vendor manual, it accepts an ASCII string from the SLC processor through the direct I/O or M0/M1 tables in the Scanner module via DeviceNet protocol and then converts the info to the RS-232 protocol to the connected RS-232 device. I have configured the device to use just one of the RS-232 ports. I can send the message (string) from the SCL processor using direct I/O to the device. If I monitor the parameter status using RSNetWorx, I see the text string in the transmit parameter of the device. However, I have a sneaker probe polling the RS-232 command out of the device and only the first two bytes (characters) are being sent. Has anyone used this kind of third party device before? Does anyone have any advice how else I could troubleshoot this problem? I have received limited support from the third party vendor, who believes that I'm doing something wrong from the Rockwell DeviceNet setup side. Any help is appreciated. Thanks,Brent ### Assistant: I wrote the quick starts for the 1782-JDC devices a long time ago, but haven't used the 4-port device. Post your RSS and DNT files and I'd be happy to have a look. No guarantees; I'm waist deep in alligators right now, but WRC makes top notch stuff and you shouldn't have too much trouble getting it running. Ken_Roach,Thanks for your quick response. Here are the files you requested. Note: there is a lot of other stuff in the *.rss file. This is an upgrade to an existing system. Any help is appreciated. Thanks,Brent Have you made sure the data size is correct?How often are you sending data? The default rate for comms per the EPR is once every 300 msecs. If no handshake or data is seen the node is dropped.How much data are you moving from the M file?Is there a handshake bit to confirm that you have seen the data?Ken is very knowledgable on our products, so he should be able to help you. n


### Human: factorytalk view runtime mode not appearing-reg Hi happy christmas and new year to you all, Iam new to factorytalk view studioI have created an project using factorytalk studio for factorytalk view site edition. after creating the application iam not able to test the application. the application menu doesnt appears in my factoryview studio IDE.instead i have settings there. can any one guide me where iam wrong. ### Assistant: Hi krishna, try to follow the instructions from the User's Guide, page 1-14. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Calculate power supply for Flex I/O system I am confusing about calculate power supply for Flex I/O system Our system is including : 1794-ASB (1 pc) 1794-IB32 (1pc) 1794-OB32P (2pc) 1794-IE8 (1pc) 1794-OE4 (1pc)Can you help us to advise how calculate for above system ? Power supply 1794-PS3 or 1794-PS13 ? ### Assistant: Hi RiverVN, there is a technote with all the instructions... Aid 19435 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: how to select the powerflex drive when you get an application like 3ph, 600v, 2hp, what will be based on to choose powerflex 40 or powerflex 70(for example), why?sometimes, design engineer chose the powerflex40 not 70, however, I found 70 also is okay to handle the current, frequency, and torque, tons of thx to whoever can give me a boost. ### Assistant: Hi there, For me, I think the powerflex40 is smaller than the 70's series. So for the same application you can win frame space ...? you have this choice for 0.37 to 11kW. guys chose the one not the other one? cost? thx for u reply post. There are many differences between the two drives, so that in many cases they both cover the application requests, but in other cases the PF70 could be needed.Basically, the PF70 has, more than the PF40, the following features: Vector Control (not only Sensorless Vector)Closed Loop Speed regulationTorque RegulationInternal EMC Filters also on 3 phase drivesMore Communication optionsRemovable HIMIntegrated Safety OptionEncoder Option One important *advantage* for PF40 is its Overload Capability... 150% for 60 secs, so that it is already configured to drive Heavy Duty applications.Using the PF70, you should have to select the next rating size to cover the same request. You may value all these and other differences and features inside the Selection Guide. Take also a look to the PowerFlex40 and PowerFlex70 web sites. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Upgrading PanelViewPlus to 'CE' version Is it possible to ugrade an existing PanelView Plus 2711T10C4D1 comprised of a panel and logic module (no communication module) to one of the 'CE' models? If so, what is required to do so? ### Assistant: Yes, it is possible... you have to order a PanelView Plus CE internal Compact Flash card to replace the current PanelView Plus internal Compact Flash card. Here following the PanelView Plus CE internal compact flash card you may order: * 2711P-RW6 (128 MB) * 2711P-RW7 (256 MB) * 2711P-RW8 (512 MB) Best is to upgrade also the RAM to match the size of the new CF memory... Here following the PanelView Plus / PanelView Plus CE RAM part numbers: * 2711P-RR128 (128 MB) * 2711P-RR256 (256 MB) * 2711P-RR512 (512 MB) Although the minimum Panelview Plus terminal firmware should be at least version 3.10, I suggest to upgrade it to the last available release prior to replacing the internal Compact Flash card. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Dynamix 1000 Sequential Solution Is there any Application note on how many sensors can be monitored using particular logix processor in the Dynamix Sequential solution?I want to know how much processor memory is consumed with the addition of one pair of sensors. Also how much trend points can be stored in Panel View Plus? ### Assistant: About Panelview Plus limits: Historical Trend uses Datalog points, then consists to a maximum of 300.000 records. A collection of technotes that could help:Aid 36265 - View ME Data Logging Best PracticesAid 36267 - View ME Trending Best PracticesAid 36854 - General information about Trend and DatalogAid 36839 - View ME Design/Runtime Limitations Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Is there any information about how much logix processor memory needed per pair of sensor. This will help in choosing right processor as per the sensor quantity and also the performace of the system without loading the processor.My question is like:How many sensors/machines we can monitor with Compact logix L32E & L35E processor?And likewise what the limit for various Contollogix processors? Here is the accelorator, it has all the documentation, code, etc.It basically the hardware layout for you.http://www.rockwellautomation.com/solutions/integratedarchitecture/resources.html n


### Human: Logix 5000 V17 Changing drive in IO tree I ran into a problem we had a powerflex700 vector drive 125 amp go out and our only replacement was a standard drive 700 156 amp. In order for Logix to communicate with the drive i had to go offline and add the drive then set up the revision and size in the change tab then download and go thru the program use the new tags in the place of the old ones, my question is in the newer versions of logix are you going to be able to add a drive online without haveing to download, we had to take a paper machine down just to download to the porcessor? ### Assistant: Using RSLogix version 17, it is possible to add PowerFlex drives online on Ethernet/IP. See technote 49127 This feature requires Drives AOP v2.01... you may download it at the following link:http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/software.html#See under RSLogix 5000 Drive Add-On Profiles... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: PIDE In the PIDE if my enable input goes false will my CV output go to zero or remain at last value? ### Assistant: Here from the Reference Manual, page 80. If EnableIn is cleared, EnableOut is also cleared, the instruction does nothing, and the outputs are not updated. So the answer is: the CV output remains at last value. Just be aware of the following statement, in the same page of the Manual: If the timing mode used in your PIDE is not oversample and EnableIn transitions from cleared to set, the instruction initializes the CVEU and CV values. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: PanelView 600 Hello, I need some help with a PanelView 600. The thing is, I cannot communicate with this panel, to be specific: Model: 2711-B6C5 FRN: 3.30. Right now it is communicated with a SLC 5 via RS232 (DH485), however when I disconnected from the PLC and plug it in to my laptop, RSLinx does not even sees it. What I have done: First, I stopped and deleted all the drives in RSLinx in order to avoid conflicts, however, when I create a new one and I press on: Autoconfigure and after a while, it does no establish communication. Second, I shuted Linx down and I used an application on PanelBuilder 32 in which it creates a virtual ( o internal) port. Then I go to Upload, but it stays forever on the first step Identifying operator terminal, progress 0%. I do not know if I have to change something in the PB or the PV or even in RSLinx.By the way, I am connecting directly to the PV600 (Laptop - RS232 - PV). The PLC is on a DH+ network, connecting the terminal to the net, Linx sees it, but the Panel is not on this network so I can see it. Other specs: Hardware: HWCFG KP TSComm SetUp: Max node: 31, Node: 6 , Baud: 19200 The Port printer is not installed. I appreciate any help about this thanks. ### Assistant: This happens because the wrong driver is being used. You need to make sure you are using a PIC driver NOT a DF1 driver. In the communication setup window when you select the driver you would like to use you need to pick the driver that says 1747-PIC / AIC + Driver. When configuring this driver you need to make sure that RSLinx is not running as a service and that RSLinx does NOT have a DF1 driver configured for the same port you are trying to configure for the PIC driver. You will also need to check to see that other software like RSLinx Enterprise does not have a DF1 driver configured in FactoryTalk View. This will also cause the PC to not free up the com port for configuration with the PIC driver. Finally, you will need to use RSLinx for the download in Panelbuilder. After you select download you will have a screen that has options for the download, it will default to DF1 point to point, you will need to select the RSLinx type for the transfer. Once you have this selected you will see the Panelview below in the RSWho window. You will then need to select the PanelView terminal by clicking on it and saying OK at the top of the screen. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic n


### Human: SDN Slots!!! I have two SDN's on my backplane, and when I connect with the second one, which are on slot 09, it seems to me as it was on slot 01?! If I change it to 09 he accepts, but if I get disconnect and connect again it roll back to slot 01... ### Assistant: This is a normal behavior... see Aid 51893 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic How can u know so much about all?! :smileytongue: Thx... n


### Human: ControlLogix Connections I am converting PLC 3's to ControlLogix 5000 & would like to combine 2 or more programs. These are fairly simple ladder logic (3000 rungs) & mainly 1771 racks connected through RIO modules. I have seen somewhere the maximum connections allowed but haven't stumbled across a manual that covers all of the types. I'm assuming each CNB, I/O adapter, & MSG is a connection but I need to verify this. Could you direct me to the appropriate document? ### Assistant: There are many infos on this argument, both in manuals and in KB... Try to start from User Manual and Aid 44413 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic When you are done the PLC3s make really great end tables and coffee tables. They are just the right height. All you need are some nice round piece of glass and some adhesive rubber pads so the glass will not slide. I have even seen a large oval one that used 2 PLC3s. Ralph; Also be aware that straight ladder addresses..like PLC3.. take way less resources then Tag based ladders which you are converting to... instructions , config, etc aside... rough rule of thumb... standard ladder = 1 size... converted to tag based ladder about 3 times the size regarding memory usage. Ralph, I'm thinking if you use the 1756-RIO module you would not have to worry so much about the connections issues which can be a real problem with the DHRIO card and Block Transfers.1756-RIO Remote I/O communication module RIO: 57.6 Kbps, 115.2 Kbps, 230.4 Kbps — 32 physical racks (0...76), any combination of rack size and block transfers 10 scheduled I/O n