### Human: Kinetix 6000 Alarm Handling Hey there, I just wanted to know is there a quick way to display an error if it occurs from a kinetix 6000 3 axis system on a panelview plus 1000. The only way i can see this is by taking the fault code and looking for each fault code then push a value into a dint, then this value will display the alarm on screen after i've entered the text for it, surely theres a quicker way. Any thoughts? Regards,J ### Assistant: I may see your way as the only one possible, too. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic Its ok i just got a much quicker and easier way;I downloaded the Kinetix_Fault_AOI form the dowload section, works like a treat and only took me 10 mins to set up,Sweet as!! J Wow, completely forgotten this possibility... :smileymad: Faceplates and AOI are very useful for that, they will save your time to develop something already done by others... Thanks for your ..... Feedback ! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Problem with RsView SE 3.10 CP6 and batch control Hi,i have a problem with an installation of RsView SE 3.10 CPR6 (on the client machine) using batch controls.I just reinstalled a pc client (W2K SP4 EN) used to connect with a server with RsView SE 3.10 CPR6 and Batch 6.02I've installed:- RsView SE 3.10 CPR6- patch for RsView- Batch / eProcedure 6.02- Historian 7.00.00 The problem is that i cant open the pages with the batch control panels from the RsView pages (like the example in my attach); i tryed to check the connectivity using IE 6.0 SP1 and if i write //batch_server (name of the pc server) i can see and use the batch control panel normaly. Someone know if i have to register some ocx or activex to use the batch control panels in RsView? Best regards. CiaoAlessandro ### Assistant: Ciao smemo77, benvenuto nel Forum ! :smileytongue: Well, first i have to say I'm not an expert on this, just trying to discuss the behavior.... I suppose you will need a Web Browser ActiveX inside View SE to open the page you want.... Here some steps you may try... 1. Create a new display.2. From Objects select ActiveX Control and draw it on the new display.3. Create a new button on the same screen with Action:Invoke webbrowser.MicrosoftWebBrowser1.Navigate2(www.ab.com)webbrowser is display nameMicrosoftWebBrowser1 is object nameNavigate2 is method 4. Run RSView SE client with display webbrowser and click the button, Rockwell web site will appear. Obviously you have to use the batch server address as you do inside IE instead the ab.com... Apologize if the above is incorrect.... Ciao, - fuzzy logic Hi fuzzy_logic,tks for the quickly answer.I remote connected with the server and i opened the RsView Studio to check how i manage the page.As you suggest i used the startup command Invoke Me.MicrosoftWebBrowser1.Navigate2(http://batch_server) and if i run the RsView client on the pc servereverything run properly.But on my new pc reinstalled no!!I don't understand if i miss something during the installation or i have to register some ocx on the new pc client. Regards. Alessandro PS I attach the result on the new pc client ...and this is the page how i realized on RsView Studio Regards Hmmm.... normally this behavior *appears* when: An ActiveX control is not installed on the computer running the project.The ActiveX is installed, but is an older version than what the original development computer had installed.The ActiveX control is installed and of the proper version, but it depends on another ActiveX control that is either not installed on the local computer or is an older version.Aid 41714 - Aid 38414 and Aid 31206 could help on that... TechConnect Authorization required to access... - fuzzy logic Alessandro, a quick test could be the following: Copy the latest version of the ActiveX control (for example, Shdocvw.dll - bringing it from the server computer) to the client computer and re-register it. For example, open a Command prompt and enter: regsvr32 C:WindowsSystem32Shdocvw.dll Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic tks, i'll try asap and send an aswer on the forum! PS the dll you write me for example is the real dll i have to try to register on the client? Regards! Yes, this is the .dll of the Microsoft WebBrowser activeX. So, we'll wait a feedback from you, just hope it will be positive ! Buon fine settimana ! :smileywink: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: FT SE Overlaying Displays and Passing Parameters from VBA Two issues that are sort of related. The first is, in order to load a motor Start/Stop/Jog overlay VBA was utilized to load the menu based on the Global Object position on the screen. (The implementation of this can be seen in the screenshot below) However, in order for the overlay to be useful the tag associated with the Global Object (the tag is a object parameter) needs to be passed to the Display command. Is there a way to reference these parameters from VBA? My current method is adding a Tag Display, referencing it via the GlobalObject.Element(i), and appending the RSLinx Path, which works, but requires the tag name be under a specific number of characters, otherwise the GlobalTag object cuts it off. The reason that the Touch command cannot be used is that it requires the menu to be offset from the motor icon (about 20px right and down), and there are about 30-40 motors per page. -Second Issue Resolved: Solution Appended-The second issue is when the overlay is loaded, sometimes it adds scroll bars and seems to shift the display on an imaginary canvas. *UPDATE* I was able to fix this, it seems that depending on the order that I loaded the screens in would affect how they were displayed on the screen. In the Display command, I adjusted it so it would Dock the Top and Bottom bars, then load the Main Display as a maximized display. Now when the motor overlays it does it properly. ### Assistant: Maybee I can help with the first quistion. You can pass parameters in VBA like this. ExecuteCommand Display NewDisplay /TParameter1 From the NewDisplay you can read the parameter like this Parameter1= ThisDisplay.TagParameters.Item(1) Why cannot you just have a touch area open the overlay and pass parameters to the display with this command. You can even control position and all kinds of things with this command. I sometimes wonder if VBA is being overused for every problem that is encountered. VBA used to not be available. RSView had all kinds of tools and tricks to accomplish things. We found ways to do stuff similar to what you want with out VBA. Maybe FT View has become so large that there is not time to learn all the different things it can do without VBA. I revised the original statement a bit because I did figure out the second issue, and wanted to clarify things with the first issue. I posted the solution to the second problem in the original statement. @pspThe problem I'm having is reading the parameters from the global object. There are about 30-40 of these motors per page and each is associated with a tag. If I could read that information from VBA it would simplify the problem a fair bit. @Michael BarbI'd prefer to use the Touch Command to do it, but I have about 30-40 of these motors on a page and several pages, as a result controlling where it opens isn't so much the problem as knowing where the Global Object is positioned on the screen. Manually entering the location as a parameter isn't possible since they can open on one of two screens. If there is another way to retrieve this information via the touch command I'd love to know it. Thanks for your time,I really appreciate your help.Jordan n


### Human: 440-ALAT I recently purchaced, this device to help speed the alighnment of several sets of light curtains that we are installing, my question is how do you use it, I know it is a laser, that is supposed to point from the reciever to the transmitter, or vise versa, but there is no mounting hardware with it. At this point I just purchased a 250.00 dollar laser pointer. I guess my question is, is how do you mount it, and is there any documentation to go with it. Thanks ### Assistant: I just found the mounting hardware, it is a mere $40.00 extra, way to go AB I think you will still be disappointed when you get the bracket - its not that great. When you are trying to align curtains that are 10 feet apart, you want to make sure the top and bottoms are perfectly lined up. The bracket screws into the back of the laser pen device, and it clips rather loosely onto the front of the curtain. Just the slightest of touches left and right, up and down etc can knock the beam at the target off by ~ 50mm over this distance, with it still being clamped in the same place (call it slackness / backlash what ever). What you really want AB to develop, is this functionality inside the transmitter - top and bottom. You press an alignment button on the transmitter, and it generates two laser spots that are precisely aligned with the non optical stuff you can't see. You then align the receiver such that the spots hit at the same place from where they are generated from the transmitter. Can you do this AB? HelloAll you need is already here...See page 5http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/445l-in003_-en-d.pdf EnjoyRoger Sometimes things slip through without one being aware of them.All I can say this has been a long time coming. Thanks for posting this. n


### Human: String Display In factory Talk View ME Hello All, I have a CompactLogix PLC connected to a development PC. The string display box is not updating from the PLC. All other displays and tags work fine ( bool and numeric). I see the message changing on my RSLogix 5000 software, just that it doe not update on the factory Talk View. I have no clue as to why this is happenening, when clearly it is updating inside the RSlogix 5000 software. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, slac_guy ### Assistant: Have a look to Aid 9221 , there are all the informations you need to display a string in ViewME from CLX, so that you may check first if you've used the same procedure. A TechConnect Authorization is required to access... - fuzzy logic n


### Human: MAH process complete bit I am trying to get the .pc bit to come on at the end of the MAH instruction and I'm not having any luck. I am building a machine that packages line so I have a line feed axis and a rotary axis that is operated on a cam profile. For homing I do a MAS to stop the rotary axis then a MSF, then an MSO, then a MAH to a switch. The axis homes, but the .pc bit never comes on. Can anyone help me? ### Assistant: A similar behavior is explained inside Aid 22214... try to see if it is your case. TechConnect Authorization needed to see that technote.... - fuzzy logic I read that before I posted the message. I went into the axis properties and changed the homing offset from 0 to 1, thinking that surely one rev would be more than the deceleration time. The same problem persists. Thanks for the response. Any other ideas? Can't answer why your .PC bit isn't being set.Sometimes its just better to do your own home routines than use whats supplied. You can wire your home switches straight into PLC I/Ps this way.The homing is just a sequence of Jogs, Stops, Incremental moves, MRP etc.Another advantage of doing your own is that you then can achieve exactly what you want with it.Sorry this isn't a direct help to your question. Mosser, Can you verify that the MAH is actually doing something? Also, can you verify that it completes. You see the rotary motor turn until the home switch comes on and then stops. In simple terms, that is what is going on right? There may be something in your program that is stepping on the PC bit. With that said, do you see the AxisHomedStatus bit changing state as it should. You might reference this instead of MAH.PC bit. Let us know. n


### Human: firmaware updeta? I now have mounted an architecture like this: CONTROLOGIX 1756-L55 rev 12.23 deriving a card charging ControlNet 1756-CNB/D rev 5.1, this board reads 12 plates ControlNet 1788-CNC/A rev 1.1 of flexlogix 1794-L33 rev 12.2. As I need to add a new node in the network comprising a compactlogic 1768-L43 rev 16.20 with 1768-CNB board rev 1.1. I have to update the firmware CONTROLOGIX to rev 16. My question is this, 1- the CONTROLOGIX Rev 16 will read the old 1788-CNC/A? 2- flexlogic processors they go to see CONTROLOGIX 16? muchas gracias por su timpo, Juan de Argentina ### Assistant: Juan, following some infos: 1. Yes, it is possible, since the -CNC are older than v16, you'll have them available in the pick list2. Although it will be better to have revisions aligned, it should be possible... if for example you want to add the CLX processor in the I/O tree, select the closest revision available from the pick list...as far as I can remember, RSLogix5000 did not care about the revision mis-match. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: PLC5/60 IS TELLING ME CONFIGURATION EDITS NOT ACCEPTED BY PLC WHEN TRYING TO CONFIG REMOTE IO. PLC5/60 IS TELLING ME CONFIGURATION EDITS NOT ACCEPTED BY PLC WHEN TRYING TO CONFIG REMOTE IO. IVE DONE THIS HUNDREDS OF TIMES BEFORE AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO I CONFIGURED THREE RACKS ONTHE SAME CHANNEL WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. ### Assistant: Please verify your settings as most probably there is an overlap in the RIO addresses you're using (maybe you have configured the same as the local chassis)...or the Diagnostic file selected is already used on another channel... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: FTAE Redundancy Workaroud I have found a workaround for a redundnat SE server to be able to get FTAE working for a new project that also utilizes Win911. I added a third rslinx enterprise server under its own area and hosted it on a seperate PC then enabled alarm and event support, setup a topic pointing to my PLC and enabled FTAE on the topic. Now I am getting alarms appearing on my new HMI screens and the specter win911 software is also happy. I know I do not have redundancy on the FTAE portion but at least I can get the benefits until the next version of FTView supports it. My question is Rockwell is there any danger doing this? My redundant servers host screens for a good chunk of our plant taking them down could cause some major grief. I have very good PC server hardware HP DL380s with redundant everything. ### Assistant: You won't be introducing any instabilities by using a non-redundant FTAE on a separate computer. The only risk I can see, and you already know this, is that if the FTAE computer crashes, you won't have any alarming. That's my opinion. Maybe the higher powers at Rockwell will comment further?.... n


### Human: Program Fault I have a Progam Fault in a Compactlogix L-43, is a minor fault, but i unknow as resolved, the fault says: 23/11/2009 11:23:52 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 0000000023/11/2009 11:25:19 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 0000000023/11/2009 11:19:03 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 0000000023/11/2009 11:20:30 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 0000000023/11/2009 11:20:58 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 0000000023/11/2009 11:21:28 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 0000000023/11/2009 11:22:55 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 0000000023/11/2009 11:23:22 a.m. (Type 01) Program Fault (Code 15) Unknown fault. Fault Information Dump: Info[0]: 00000030 Info[1]: 00000000 Info[2]: 00000000 Info[3]: 00000000 Info[4]: 00000000 Info[5]: 00000000 Info[6]: 00000000 Info[7]: 00000000 gracias por su tiempo, Juan de Argentina ### Assistant: This minor error occurs when a 1768 processor is running with no attached 1769 Compact I/O modules. This has been tested in firmware revisions 15 and 16. It is a minor fault and does not affect the performance of the controller program. - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Runtime Security - Administrators Login Macro Whenever I press the 'OK' button in the Security Settings (accessed by the 'Security Accounts...' button in Runtime Security) the login macro for the Administrators group is automtically deleted. Does anyone know why that happens or how to prevent it? I'm seeing this on two different HMI systems. Both are SE 5.1 SR2. ### Assistant: Cool bug! I tried it and found the same thing. The only group that ever gets affected is the Administrators group. I tried 3 other FT groups that I had and they were unaffected. I sure don't see a workaround other than don't do that. Hopefully this is fixed in the near future. Just wanted to give you a sanity check' - you are not alone! n


### Human: Function Block Diagrams Why does the function block routines in logix not allow for the placement of connector lines. Rather then the current autoconnect feature. While the autoconnect is useful, if a progamer has alot of logix the autoconnect sometiems routes lines in less effecient or unreadable manor. The lines also seem to re-draw when edits are accepted when on-line editing. ### Assistant: jrbolek, Only guessing here, but I would suppose it's to avoid storing the X,Y coordinates for each vertex within the application. Probably to reduce the memory used in the controller by the FBD routine. I too would like to drive the routing. I suppose we could suggest to the RSLogix 5000 editor editors :-) that the vertices be stored in the OFFLINE copy. If you have the offline copy (with comments, etc.) and went online, you'd get nice routing. If you uploaded into a blank project (or if for any reason the routing in the offline copy didn't match up with the online controller), you'd get default routing. I could live with that as a compromise. Dale, W8ABZ Mr. Moderator: another one for the suggested enhancements thread (ref. sumesh, pebworth et al).... n


### Human: L61 Processor Faulted, but not indicated within RSLogix5000 software L61 processor with V17 firmware had faulted due to watchdog error. Whilst online to the processor, the indicator within RSLogix5000 stated the control was in Remote Run. Upon noticing that logic was not being executed, the processor was checked visually and seen to have been faulted. A download could not be completed because the mode of the processor could not change from remote run to remote program. The only way of restoring code was to power down processor and remove battery (to clear the processor memory) and then download code. Any ideas or suggestions? ### Assistant: the processor was checked visually and seen to have been faulted.You mean the OK indication is solid red or blinking Red? Could you check the controller status in RSLogix 5000 under the major and minor faults tabs. A download could not be completed because the mode of the processor could not change from remote run to remote program. The only way of restoring code was to power down processor and remove battery (to clear the processor memory) and then download code.Try switch the key switch to Run mode then back to Program mode then to Remote mode to clear the fault and try download again without power recycle. Jesse81, Does the application contain Periodic or Event Tasks or UID instructions? These can block communication (like HMI), including communication with RSLogix 5000 if the task starts to overlap because no time is left for the communication task in the controller OS. Then RSLogix 5000 will become unresponsive or even be taken offline. This often results in a message that a mode change request was received but cannot be completed. Dale, W8ABZ n


### Human: Help I'm ac drive dumb. I have a 1305 AA12A HA1 If I have a 220 single phase input...will the output be 3 phase? I realize how silly that may sound but none of the literature I've read confirms yes or no. can I operate a 1hp 3 phase ac motor using 1phase 220? ### Assistant: Even though that drive will take a single-phase input, it has a 3-phase output so is designed to operate with 3-phase motors. The drive output power is derated; the table below will show you the output current and power available to your drive if it is powered by 1 ph. line. Just check to fall inside the indicated values with your motor. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: String display on PV+ Hi All, My string update on the PV+ is not working. All other tags are getting updated except this one. I see the value of the string changing, inside RsLogix5000, but it does not change on the PV+ Any suggestions ? Thanks. slac_guy ### Assistant: Have a look to Aid 9221 , there are all the informations you need to display a string in ViewME from CLX, so that you may check first if you've used the same procedure. A TechConnect Authorization is required to access... otherwise, send me a Private Message here in the Forum, I'll send you back some infos... - fuzzy logic n


### Human: MicroLogix PLC 1763-L16AWA with a Fault Error Hi I have a MicroLogix PLC 1763-L16AWA with a Fault Error. Any one knows what this Fault Message Means? 00000 RemoteMajor ErrorCode=0002h The PLC has been working without any problems for 4 months until a Contractor did work inside the panel and when they were done this error appeared. I am trying to prove if they caused the error but I also need to know if the error can be cleared. Would appreciate your help. John ### Assistant: It could be caused by improper installation or noise... maybe they modify grounding connection or install devices and produce this result... :smileysad: As indicated above, User Manual gives some indications about proper grounding and suggest the use of surge suppressors for relay and contactors...many times this has fixed. Aid 16301 also contains some hints (just you need a TechConnect Authorization to access)Then, try to re-download the program in order to see if the problem persists. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thanks. I did also find that for the 0002 code. But I was wondering the 0002H if the H means something else. Anybody know? It just indicates the error code number is Hexadecimal ....:smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Is there a program to convert Structured Text to Ladder Logic? I am wondering whether there is a program available to automatically convert a Structured Text routine to Ladder Logic? A customer has asked if this can be done for a number of machines they have, as their staff find ladder logic much easier to trouble-shoot. Nick-- ### Assistant: Unfortunately no. :smileysad: A way round this is to use Add-On Instructions. AOI instruction can be programmed in any language and then used in other language programs. - fuzzy logic I'm not sure I understand what you are suggesting. How would using Add-On-Instructions help in this regard? I was toying with the idea of writing a translation utility, but wanted to see if someone had already done this. According to the Rockwell doc's, it's possible to export to a text or XML file, modify that file and then import the modified file back into the project or into a new project. Nick Suggestion about Add-on is a general speaking... if you want to use Ladder as main language for the application, but prefer to have some particular routine use ST, you may *close* that part of your program inside an Add-On instruction, so that the end-user will just see it as a *black-box* inside the well known ladder code. Here your problem is different, still answer remain NO, it isn't possible, or better, there isn't a tool to do the translation automatically... if you want to try the way you've indicated in the last post, you're obviously free to find a valid conversion system, but you've to make it from scratch.... IMO it will require many time considering all the particular cases related to the possibilities one has to write the ST code. - fuzzy logic At first glance, it doesn't look that difficult - especially if I confine my efforts to the specific programs (and the subset of the ST instructions they use). I may go ahead and roll my own if I don't find such a utility. Thanks for your ideas about Add-On instructions, but as you mentioned in your recent message, it doesn't apply in the situtation I have here. Nick-- n


### Human: OPC data to analog output On a site we get signals through OPC tags. Now we want to make an analog output from them. We have a Flexlogix with an OE12 analogoutputcard. We can't get any output values. What do we need to do? Do we need touse an input and write that to an output? We are kind of lost here. Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Hi Eddy, do you mean you want to control your analog output value from a HMI that connected to the PLC via OPC link?If that is the case you need to modify your PLC program and link the existing control signal from the HMI to the analog output channel. If you don't have the control signal available in the HMI then you need to modify your HMI program as wel. Could you tells us more on what you really are going to acheive with your analog output? Hi, A windturbine is generating OPC data through a windows server (using KEPWare). And we are writing OPC data to a channel on an analog output module (OE-12). The thing is that we do not get anything out of the analog output. What to use and how do we program this. eddy, which is the PLC that has to control the OE12 module ?Which is the status of the OK led ?Did you configure the module accordingly to the Installation instructions ?There is an Enable Output and also the Range Selection bits that *have* to be configured to have your output work... Please add some infos, so that somebody here could help better.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Eddy,There is a strangely seemingly un-documented (it may be somewhere but sure is hard to find) feature for the OE-12 module. It has an open circuit detection that will lock out the channel. There is no way to disable this. This could be the source of your problem. The only way to assure that it will send an output is to: - Set enable bit - Constantly toggle WR bit (it needs to sense the transition so keeping it on will not work). This bit is Write word 0 Bit 12 for this module and resets all of the channels. If you toggle the WR bit and your output now works you will need to write code to make sure it works after an open circuit is detected. n


### Human: Factory Talk -> Button superposition Hi, Is it possible with factory talk to superpose macro buttons in order to have two or more macros lauched simultaneously ? ### Assistant: I guess you're talking about ViewME... as ViewSE may start more macros together using commands... Well, using ViewME this isn't possible... only the higher layer button will work.... Anyway, there is the possibility to use only one macro button and obtain what you need using a workaround.In the macro you call through button, set also a bit that you will use to call a Remote Macro, configurable through Global Connections.In this last called macro, remember to reset that bit, so you will be able to start again from the beginning. Have a look to the User Guide, page 8-6 to understand how Remote Macros work. - fuzzy logic n


### Human: MTBF or Failure on Demand I am reviewing a safety circuit which makes use of the 700S-CF Safety Relays. I am looking for the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) or Propability of Failure on Demand, particullary the N/O contact failing to open (wielded contacts). This data will be used in the fault tree for the system to calculate the SIL level. ### Assistant: The MTBF for the relays depends on the number of operations per hour. You will have to determine the number of operations of the relay per hour. The mechanical life of the 700S-CF relays is 15 million operations and the electrical life is 1.5 million operations. Reference Aid 42629 - fuzzy logic Here is a link to the functional safety data it includes B10d and PFHd data. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sr/safety-sr001_-en-e.pdf Cool document Rogan_Josh ! :smileyhappy: It's new to me.Thanks,- fuzzy logic n


### Human: version tracking RS5000 I work in a regulated industry. With the PLC 5 (RS5) we would track the version, and prove the version, by the checksum in the PLC 5 (RS5) code. The RS5000 does not have this feature. Tracking by date and time of the file doesn't work as just viewing a RS5000 file changes the date and time. Is there any method that is used to document the a RS5000 program file and prove that the file is the one that was validated? ### Assistant: Try to see Aid 55291, starting from version 17 of RS5000 and using L6x controllers, there is the possibility for users to track on-line changes via an internal log and with change counters. See the Programming Manual and search for Controller Log. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: CompactLogix L45 Ser.B flashed with wrong firmware I have a serious problem with a CompactLogix L45 series B controller and I desperately need your help. I did a firmware upgrade from RSLogix 5000 and I was not aware the fact that firmware revision 16.21 is not compatible with L45 series B processors because we did not get any message at all. After I have unsuccessfully flashed the second processor and bricked it, I found on the knowledgebase an article discussing this problem. What can be done in order to un-brick of the 2 processors that were flashed with the wrong firmware? ### Assistant: Contact the Technical Support for that, but I guess you have to send it to repair... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic You may have some luck popping a flash card in with firmware and project and a power cycle may load check knowbase doc 34534 - Using a 1784-CF64 Card with Logix Controllers to Load Applications and Firmware. n


### Human: Getting RSLogix5000 to work with Windows 7 Install latest software, including RSLinx 2.55. Configure User Account Control to be set to Never Notify. Start RSLinx from start menu as Administrator (hold down Shift, right click on RSLinx Classic shortcut, select Run as Administrator. You will now be able to configure and add drivers and communicate with hardware (I only did AB_ETHIP-1 driver). Atle Atle Bjanesgradient Engineering ### Assistant: as per knowbase doc 64140 Testing for Windows 7 usability with Rockwell Software products has begun; but there is no Windows 7 support at this time.  7 has an XP emulator, but extra layers of protocol is never a good thing. n


### Human: Continous Motion Control I have a system that uses Kinetix 6000 drives to control servo motors for positioning. I was wanting to know if there is a way to use a continous move command that will follow a setpoint from a feedback device. So if the signal goes positive the servos will go forward and if the signal goes negative the servos reverse. I can only see motion commands that exucute once, not one that is continous. Is there a way to do this? ### Assistant: Others have asked similar questions. Some options you can consider:- 1.Set the absolute posiiton of the servo to zero at its mid so that it can swing positive and negative (a home routine would be required on power up)Scale your PID output to correspond to absolute position.Every time your PID block is done - just execute an absolute MAM (just ensure you are't doing this too quick an update).Note - it doesn't matter if there's no new position to go to - if the servo is alreadt at the destination - it will go no where with a new absolute MAM to the same place. 2. If you want to do something with incremental moves instead, just periodically refresh an MAM instruction at a chosen rate again. Well unfortunately this application has to be continous. Refreshing the MAM instruction doesn't work because the updates are too fast. Right now we have to use MAJ to get it to work with a routine that looks for error and then corrects it when it gets out of the tolerance. Neither of your suggestions will work, we have tried them. There's no continuous move instruction that I know of, but if there was you would have to :- Refresh the instruction (or some buffer register) with the required new position. Wait for the next Sercos refresh to load the new position to the motion planner. Allow the servo closed loop control to move the servo. If you programmed your motion in structured text, there are advantages in that your motion instructions can execute every scan of your code (as long as what you are doing doesn't generate Instruction Collision erros). Without going into detail of the cascaded loops of a PID process, tuning dynamics, loop refresh rates and positive feedback etc that can cause response issues, and going back to the question of is there a means of implementing a continuous move - yes there is. An MAM operating every scan in structured text would do exactly the same thing as a continuous move instruction would, considering you would have to pass the new position in your code to it somehow, and it then wait for that to go over the Sercos network. The only way you could improve on a free running MAM is to somehow have a 'gear' of the servo locked to an analog signal going straight into the Kinetix such that the operation totally bypasses your PLC code - sort of thing like 10V = a position, 0v = another position etc. I don't think this can be done - but firmware and software changes all the time - so it might be available now? Good luck with your process, if an MAM hasn't proved satisfactory for you then others reading here may be able to help. Thanks for the reply Norwich. This application uses a contact roll to put continuous pressure against a roll that is being wound. Continuous movement keeps the density of the roll from changing. We tried the MAM in ladder and it would only execute one move, then lock up. Perhaps it had something to do with update rates, motion planner, etc... I do not have access to the structured text programming features. I think you answered my question in yes there is continuous movement in a very roundabout way. We have other motion controllers that will follow a position. Hopefully AB will be able to come up with this sometime in the near future. What type of feedback is coming from this external device, actual feedback counts or a variable voltage? If feedback type and it is compatible with our auxiliary port, then you could configure this input as a feedback only axis and then use either MAG (gearing) or MAPC (position cam) to have the controlled axis follow it. Hope I'm not too far off base. example attached as per our messages Thanks for the example NorwichUK, I will check it out and see if it fits our application. The feedback is a calculated diameter in the PLC. So it is not an exernal device. It would be in the program. I am doing something similar with CLX, M08SE, and Kinetics 6K. Our input is an aux feedback encoder that I MAG a Virtual Axis to, then use in a MAPC. However, if you CPT the diameter to a contact roll position value, then MRP the position value to the Contact Roll Virtual Axis.ActualPosition, you can MAG your Contact Roll Servo axis to the Virtual Axis. Additionally you can make the Ratio parameter a variable if the diameter on your roll varies with width. I am not sure that I completely understand your application, but it seems like Electronic Camming or Gearing would be the way to go. You can have your feedback device be the Master and the positioning servos be the Slave. You can set this up for continuous operation. The description of the problem sounds more like a web handling problem than a discrete motion problem. When doing web handling you would just set the follower to a torque value. The motor would change speed but maintain a constant torque. In a motor torque is current. Sometimes the follower would be driven and you would need a negative voltage to keep a constant current/torque. Some time the follower would need to push and you would need a positive voltage to keep a constant current/torque. I still find it fascinating to watch this on a scope and see voltage vary from plus to minus, the speed change, and see current stay constant. Sometimes there is a little instability when voltage goes to zero but most systems pass threw this point fairly quickly. This simple method deals with all the problems of followers on changing diameter with out have to do any complicated calculations. I should add. I have not tied this but have always thought you could get an axis to run in torque mode by:Set the Position Error to Status and ignore itSet the torque in the Torque Offset attributeEnable the axisI probably missed some setups but these should be the major ones. I would like to know if this works. I will not be able to try it for several months. To run the axis in Torque Mode all you have to do is change the loop configuration on the Drive/Motor tab for the axis. In this configuration, all that is fed to the servo loop is TorqueOffset. In this mode, the Position Error will automaticaly be ignored. Is the new kinetix 300 drive something for your problem? n


### Human: SIEMENS SINEC H1 S5 S7 GATEWAY MVI Hi, i looking for some gateway to use as gateway beetween a S5 network and ControlLogix using Ethernet. My customer has planned to replace many S5 SIemens PLC by CLX. But for time and money reasons, the replacement will take time, may be 6 months.During this time, S5 will continue to be used as long the CLx will be installed.I have proposed to use the SST card, but my customer has refused this solution. I think (may be i'm wrong) a MVI module could be used as translator with one appropriate program. Has someone a idea or an other proposal for this problem? Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Did you already see this Gateway ? http://www.inat.de/index.php?255&backPID=255&tt_products=308&L=1 Seems what you're searching for.... - fuzzy logic Thanks for reply, I have allready saw and propose this.but, for my costumer view point it is not a RA product.a PCI card on SST technologies is also existed.Same remark. I am 100% convince that' should running well.But my costumer is not convince at all. Best regards Oh, but there isn't a RA product to realize this.... this should be comprehended by your customer... :smileysurprised: I don't know about the SST product, but could also be better as this is an Encompass Partner, did you show the Encompass Program to your customer ? IMO the MVI solution is very hard to pursue... you've to implement the protocol.... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic thanks for your feedback.Nevermind if the solution is existing, the apllication must be supported by an official brand.So i will push the first solution using an external gateway. Best regards Jean. n


### Human: Viewing logic only, progam What software do I need to view only, for RSlogix 500 and 5000? I need it for real time not for editing. ### Assistant: For RSLogix 5000 :RSLogix 5000 Service Edition For RSLogix 500:You may use RSLadder 500 or the Ladder Viewer (activeX) that comes with RSLinx Gateway. Here an extract from RSLinx Classic Help: RSLadder 5 and RSLadder 500 Version 5.00.04 are included with your RSLinx Classic installation . With RSLadder you can: quickly locate a specific ladder logic section by using page titles in your ladder project.quickly locate instructions, addresses, and symbols in your ladder logic program files.monitor ladder logic directly from an SLC 500 or PLC-5, eliminating the need for ladder programming software.view different ladder files simultaneously. Simply launch multiple ladder viewers and specify a different ladder file for each. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Contact Ratings on 800F Hi, Standard contacts are rated at 17V(5mA) but what does this actually mean? Is it >17V and >5mA, or >17V or >5mA? I need to switch 16V @ 24mA can I use standard contacts or not? Regards,Tim. ### Assistant: Timmus, please see the attached document... anyway 5 mA is the minimum current... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: CompactLogix L32E major fault type 03, code 16 After an extended power outage to PLC p/s, the controller would not restore to operation. Investigation with RSLogix5000 showed Major Fault code: <<[Type 03] I/O Fault [Code 16] I/O Module connection failed Port: Backplane Module: Local 5 Error: Connection timed out Info: none>> Upon Clear Majors the PLC woke up and was OK.Searching Knowledgebase does not yeild any useful information beyond jiggling connections...What does this fault mean, and how do I ensure against its locking up the PLC in the future? I don't do anything with Controller Fault Handler. Should I be? Any help will be sincerely appreciated!Thanks,Al ### Assistant: This error code indicates a failed I/O connection; something has not correctly restarted after the power was reapplied. Here a collection of technotes and manuals that could help: Aid 48290 - CompactLogix error: Type 03 Code 16Aid 52530 - Preventing Expansion CompactLogix Banks from Faulting A ProcessorAid 19180 - clx fault handling.Programming Manual The manual will explain you how to realize a fault routine to trap errors. - fuzzy logic Hey Fuzzy, Thanks for your prompt and thorough response! I'd seen several of the links, but not the Major & Minor Fault Programming Manual -- that appears the most helpful. I get the impression that this error is not uncommon at power-on (my experience), so that a Power-Up Handler routine to check for this fault and clear seems appropriate. After start-up, loss of any IO module is critical to my process and a major fault with fail-safe shutdown is appropriate. Therefore, I won't attempt a Controller Fault Handler routine to clear it during run. Does that make sense? Again, many thanks. You were much more helpful than TechConnect which has erroneously disconnected me in spite of my stiff annual payments. I will be checking in on the Forum frequently after this most helpful experience. Hope to bump into you again ... Best regards, Al Al, you've to consider the following notes: 1. If an I/O module connection isn't ok at PowerUp, the fault generated is Type 3 Code 23, the cpu cannot go in Run Mode, no way to trap it in PowerUp Handler... (seems that trying to clear this fault there, causes the processor to load an empty program and then it stays in Program mode :smileysurprised: )2. The error you got is related to an I/O connection fault during normal Run of processor program, so the only way to trap it is inside the Fault Handler.3. Remember the PowerUp Handler will only run if the CPU will be powered up in run mode (It does NOT execute on a program to run switch); remember also that you've to clear the major fault (type 1, code 1) generated by the execution of the PowerUp Handler, using an SSV as indicated in the Programming Manual. Anyway, many thanks for your positive feedback, hope to be able to help you again here in the Forum.What about a donation to me insted of TechConnect annual payment ?! (oooops :smileysurprised: , I think I'm in trouble with the policy here...) :smileyvery-happy: - fuzzy logic Hi Fuzzy,Another Catch-22 !I will study up on Fault & Power Up Routines. If I put the fault clearing into power-up, then a power cycle would stand a chance of clearing it. I'm not too keen on the idea of the PLC attempting to reset a module comm fault on the fly. If it faults, I want it to shut down and wait for human intervention. This experience has made me more suspect of the ComptactLogix bus connection. Seems pretty cheesy and easily breakable what wiht the little plastic levers. I think I'll stear towards ControlLogix in the future whenever possible. Right now the station is down again with another power outage. I'll see if it boots up OK when they get the power back up. Unfortunately it is 650 miles away and I would hate to have to do any major program changes over a dial-up line...Thanks again, bud!Al n


### Human: Factory Talk Event Log CRP9 SR1 Why on earth do all of the different events all have the same Event ID? This is really a pain to sort. ### Assistant: That is one of my complaints as well. Troubleshooting would be a lot easier if I could filter out unnecessary messages. Closest thing I can do today is use the Filter in the FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer (*not* the Windows Event Viewer), and go to View-> Options-> Filter. From here I can filter based on message content. So if I want to only see messages that contain a certain string, I can set this here. Also can filter on Provider to get a little more granularity. Not as useful as more descriptive Event IDs, but it's the best I've got. For lack of anything better I usually export from the Windows Event log as CSV, then use the Excel Clean() function to remove the CRs from the description field. Then you can use various string functions to filter the list but it is still ridiculous that we have to resort to this. n


### Human: Generic Extra DataConfig_ Reg Dear all, I don have any idea about how to give values to the Generic Extra Data Config, present in the I/O details of the analog modules. Any idea about tat??? ### Assistant: Which is the Module are you trying to configure?What version of RSLogix500 ? Here a description of the Generic Extra Data tab: The Generic Extra Data Config is used in RSLogix500 to configure a specialty module that requires setup information in order to operate. A programmer can either enter this information through the configuration screens or manually set the data on the generic extra data config screen.When a new module is released and not yet fully supported in RSLogix500 the module is entered in as a Other type of module and will not have any configurations screens. The Generic Extra Data Config screen would be used in order to configure and get the module operational So, if you have the module in the I/O list, it isn't necessary to set the Generic Extra Data, you may do the configuration through the configuration mask inside module properties... - fuzzy logic the version of RS Logix is 7.10.00. its micrologix 1500 PLC Once i downloaded a program in to the system .At that time, only one Analog module was not giving proper output.The description of that Module in the I/O config was OTHERThen i entered the values of Generic Extra Data Config, as in the previous program.After that it was working well... the screen looked like,... Well, this is a normal behavior.... as I reported in my previous post, if you've to select a module in the I/O configuration and the module isn't available in your RS500 version, then you have to use OTHER and manually enter the Generic Extra Data configuration. To better reply to your question, about the meaning of the numbers you've to enter there, you've to reply to my first question.... :smileywink: Which is the Module are you trying to configure? The analog module catalog # is needed for us to be able to help you.... - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Error Schedule FTAC Dear All, I'm reconfiguring FTAC since my server crash after black out. I have configure FTAC Server and Agent, error message appeared when I try to run manual the schedule as follow :1. Waiting for interface2. Could not produce the end of schedule report for schedule Backup_1TCP-1/40 - PLC-5- 764 Could not find a part of the path 'C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataRockwellAssetCentreBackup_1TCP-140 - PLC-5- 764.txt'.I try to find the the path and only found 'C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataRockwellAssetCentre. Please advise regards,Jerry ### Assistant: nan n


### Human: When I take my RsLogix500 project offline, I can't change my Msg instruction from Local to Remote ? When I take my online Rslogix500 Project offline, then I can not change my Msg instruction from Local to Remote.When going offline I get a message that I have a Read only file. Does someone had the same problem ? What can I do ? ### Assistant: Try to take a look to the File Properties (right click over the .rss offline file, Properties) and see if it is marked as Read-Only... eventually remove that selection and retry. When you say you cannot change, what exactly do you mean ? Did you get errors or just you're unable to save ? - fuzzy logic n


### Human: F100 on 4M When I was setting the communication parameters on one of the 4M drives (through the keypad), and after cycling power on the 480AC line to the drives, 1 off the drives was showing F100. (Parameter Checksum Fault). Forcing me to reset all parameters back to default, and then reenter them. What causes this fault! (or better, how can we avoid this). I don’t want my customer to have to do this, but remember having similar checksum problems on a GV300 systems years back. In that case the drives were on a DC bus and Rockwell claimed the problem was that the bus voltage dropped to quick.These drives are not on a DC bus.Guys, any thoughts here would be awsome! ### Assistant: Unfortunately it isn't documented a probable cause for this fault, just it is indicated to Restore Default Parameters and retry...It could be a random and false checksum error, but if it often reappears, then it is a true checksum fault and the drive will need to be replaced. - fuzzy logic n


### Human: panelview 600 problem gday all, I have a warning/ alarm appearing on my panelview 600 screen, it is a hand in a red circle with red line through it . It seems to indicate ' DONT TOUCH' can anyone tell me what this indicates exactly.........thanks ### Assistant: In order to better understand..... Which is the exact model of your Panelview ? (Standard , Plus, Component)Where do you see that image ? (inside the application screen, system screen...)Which action you may take to continue your work, if possible ? A picture of that indication would also be great..... - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Errors from SLC 5/05 Plc is 5/05 connected to ethernet. A panelview 1500 on entry end and a panelvew 700 on the exit end of machine. The 700 displays a string of errors sometimes requiring a acknowledge. The machine does not stop running. What is causing errors, how can I see them in real time? example: B30:0-B30:8 from RSlinx enterprise ethernet 192.168.5.100 B35:2-B35:9 from RSlinx enterprise ethernet 192.168.5.100 N31:10-N31:11 from RSlinx enterprise ethernet 192.168.5.100 N36:10-N36:65 from.................. ### Assistant: Do you have a more detailed error message to post ?May you indicate in whick kind of objects are you using these PLC addresses inside the PVP application?Are the two applications for your PVP (1500 and 700) the same ? - fuzzy logic The 2 panelviews are on the smae machine , same newtork. The 1500 controls the entry end and the 700 controls exit end. They will both normally display any alarms at the smae time and you can clear from either, but not with this string. The alarms I posted keep repeating and then will stop on thir own. May not come back for a couple of days, then do it again for a couple of days. The only problem I see are some comm. collisions. After reading some other posts, I may look closer at the RSLinx enterprise EE13, a technique I sometimes use to troubleshoot comm errors is to run ME Station on a computer. I modify the application so that it uses RSLinx Classic instead of RSLinx Enterprise. I run the application and let it experience the errors. Then I go into RSLinx-> DDE/OPC-> Communication Events and see what errors are recorded here. For some reason I find these errors more descriptive in many cases. I would have expected a more descriptive error in the Information window that pops up. If there is a clue there, you don't need to do the RSLixn Classic trick. n


### Human: Project Documenter Hey Yall, I've just finished a HMI project for a machine and used the project documenter for the first time. the system is ME and the html file was generated on my laptop. I now have the problem of being unable to open the document on any other pc. i took a look on the knowledge base and seen that the xml's for the document reside in C:Program FilesRockwell SoftwareProject Documenter'project name' so i tried copying the structure and put it on a pc, but this would not open it either, so i'm just wondering is this possible? ### Assistant: Hi John, are you trying to open the document on another PC using Project Documenter or just an xml viewer ? If you're in the first case, then be aware you'll need to have also the related ME project on that PC, to let the Project Documenter be able to retrieve the needed informations to show. If in the second case, which is the error do you get ? - fuzzy logic hey fuzzy, its the second case, when i created the project document i exported it, then i saved as xxx.html onto the server. i then sent this to the customer so they could review but they were unable to open it, just got a 'cannot open page' error.I then took a look at some aids on kb and saw that the info is stored in directory as above, so i copied out all that and put into the same folder on other pc but still would not open. Basically i want to create the project document in .html and send it to customer so that they can see it.P.S its only the display info i want to create. John, I've made some tests here, tried to generate a report using Project Documenter and exported as .html Then, from the folder you've indicated, I've copied the <Application name>.html and the <Application name> folder to another PC... I've the same issue as you.... Looking inside the .html file, using Notepad, you may see there is the path of the original place where the files were, created by the Project Documenter... so, you've two ways to solve: Create the same path to the destination PCEdit the .html file and find/replace the original path with the new one.After that, you will need to move to the right path also the file named ProjDocSchema.xsl from the original folder, as it is needed to the xml files to open. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Fuzzy,I came to the same solution as that, tried creating the same path in the destination pc but didn't work so i'll give a go at editing the path in the .html file. Either of these solutions are not ideal though maybe someone from rockwell should re-think this one! Cheers anyway, will let you know if i get it sorted. Hey John, did you also copy the file as indicated in the orange text of my previous post, after correcting path? I've solved using that workaround.... :smileysurprised: If not, please post a screenshot of the error you get.... - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Changing a Host ID from a hard disk to a network card Hello, I am wanting to change the host ID for my activations from the hard disk to a network card. If I re host an activation, can I simply type in the host ID from the network card? The re host utility will automatically place the hard disk ID in that field.Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Please follow the instructions you may find inside technote 44620. Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic Hi, thanks for your reply. I have had a look at the videos but I am still wondering at what point in the rehosting process you are able to change the host ID? The rehost utility generates a new code, is it at this point you are able to change the ID or do you change the ID when you are on-line to Rockwell?Thanks. Here from the last part of the indicated technote: On the Rehost Activations page of the Rockwell Software Activation website, enter the rehost code and Host ID, and enter your product's serial number. Click Rehost.The system confirms the rehost code, generates a new activation file, and resets your account in the customer database.Select Get Activations on the Rockwell Software Activation website.Follow the steps to download a new activation file that is tied to the new Host ID you want to use.Basically, using the rehost code, you're able to generate a new activation file, so that you can get the activation exactly as it was the first time... then, when you're connected to Rockwell Activation server, you may indicate the new Host ID. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thanks for your help! You're welcome ! :smileyhappy: Thanks to you for the feedback. - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Micrologix 1000 series changes. Hi All, I was wondering what series the Micrologix 1000 has gone through? Thanks ### Assistant: From series A - October 1994, to series E - July 1998. Complete list inside Aid 16271 (TechConnect Authorization required) Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Thanks Fuzzy I don't have TechConnect authorization (I tried to read the knowledgebase document before posting here) but your answer provided me with what I wanted to know. Thanks a bunch,Philip You're welcome, Philip ! :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: RSView 32 SCADA not Opening Dear all, While opening the SCADA file , i`m getting the message,  DLGRDSV32.DLL was not found. Re install the application Is there any way to solve the problem without re installing SCADA? Wat might have caused this problem??? ### Assistant: Please confirm for sure the .dll name is correct.... I cannot find any infos about it. If possible, please post a screenshot of the error message... also Operating System and RSView32 version could help. - fuzzy logic Actually that was a wrong information from the client side.They have tried to operate the SCADA after formatting the PC. Tats reason for error message.I restored the system by selecting a restore point. Now , i faced a different problem. I cant establish communication between PC and PLC.When pressing the  Autoconfigure  in RSLinx, i got the message ,  Unable to open specified COM port for configuration testing  After that , restarted the system for so many times and tried to communicate.But, the system got configured in my sixth attempt of restart. What might have caused this problem???Is this a hardware or software problem???? This error message is usually seen when some other program has already grabbed the COM port that RSLinx Classic is trying to reserve.To solve this problem, you will need to identify what program has the COM port. One common source of conflict would be if both RSLinx Classic and RSLinx Enterprise are installed on the same computer. If so, and if RSLinx Enterprise also has a serial driver, go to the Windows Control Panel-> Administrative Tools-> Services and stop RSLinx Enterprise (right-click and select Stop). Otherwise, you've to troubleshoot your system, Aid 31573 could help (TechConnect Authorization required to access) - fuzzy logic is there any software to identify Programs that use COMM port??? I've never used such programs, anyway here you may find some indications: http://www.hardforum.com/archive/index.php/t-713296.htmlhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896644.aspx Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: FactoryTalk Services Platform: Maximum number of projects or servers? Greetings Does anybody have an idea of how many View SE Projects can be hosted on one FactoryTalk Directory?Secondly, What is the Server Limit? I have browsed the knowledgebase without finding the info. Regards ### Assistant: Following a collection of technotes that could help on that: Aid 58382 - Multiple FactoryTalk Applications within a Single FactoryTalk DirectoryAid 58803 - Network FactoryTalk Directory (FTD) Best PracticesAid 32549 - View SE Distributed System Design Considerations Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Hi Fuzzy Logic, Once again you have been great with your assistance. Thanks for the TechNotes. Although there is good information about the maximum number of servers that a single application can handle I.E. 10, and the MAX Clients = 50, The origional Question remains unsolved. How many HMI Applications can be hosed on 1 FTD. Currently we have several HMI APPS Sharing 1 FTD in multiple areas of the plant. We are currently rolling out CPR9 and consolidating the Numerous FTD's. Currently we have around 36 SE Applications running with Redundant HMI and Redundant RSLinx Enterprise Server Configuration I.E 4 Servers per Application. We have one department that will have over 10 Applications on 1 FTD. The IO And APP Servers will be conbined, so the Server hardware will be reduced by 5%, but the question still remains if a Single FTD can Handle more than 10 Projects. Here is an Extract of the Tech Note Many Thanks for your positive feedback, Kelesis... :smileyhappy: Did you see the first indicated technote?Here an extract: However, in a production environment, it is highly recommended that only one active FT Application exist in the FTD. An active FT Application is defined as an application that has:Data Servers actively communicating with plant floor devicesHMI Servers loadedClients actively communicating with any Servers- fuzzy logic Hi OK, This has now opened up a can of worms. I have been in contact with Rockwell Automation Middle East, South Africa, and Europe. Everybody has a Different Opinion about what the best most practical design is. Here's a bit of Background. We Have Multiple Departments with this Design: 1. FTD with RSOPC Gateway and FTAssetCentre running on one Server.2. Multiple Level 2 systems (2 Application and 2 Data servers) redundant. worst Case Scenario 6 Applications per FactoryTalk Direcrory.3. FactoryTalk Security is Implemented plant wide with multiple users and permissions assigned.4. That's a total of around 25 Servers per FactoryTalk Directory. In the TechNote it states that 10 Servers supported per HMI Application??? Or FactoryTalk Directory???Next it says that Rockwell Highly recommends that you only run 1 FTD per Application? Who the Hell wrote that TechNote? - Does he live in a cave? Currently the Migration to CPR9 SR2 is to provide a more stable, uniform environment for our engineers and clients to maintain. We are achieving this by doing the following. Standardising the patches on all systems - I.E. CPR9 SR2.Reducing the server install base by 50% by incorporating the APP and Data Servers into one Box.Splitting the FTAC and FTD onto their own Boxes. If we follow the recommendation of having one FTD per Project then what happens to the whole design philosophy that was originally signed off by Rockwell themselves? Hi, reading the various technotes on the argument, you may find the indication to the system limits; there, you may understand that a distributed application should consist of a maximum 10 HMI servers and should have its FTD. Well, this FTD should not be shared with other applications (then, no more HMI servers :smileysurprised: ) in a production environment.... Anyway Kelesis, reading the story in your posts, and understanding the complexity of your installations, I strongly suggest to get in touch with your Rockwell representative and ask to meet a View SE Specialist (Commercial Enginner / Solution Architect). Let him re-analyse your systems and suggest the best way to go. - fuzzy logic Thanks fuzzy_logic n


### Human: RS View ME upgrade from CPR7, 4.1 to CPR9 5.1 I just upgraded to CPR9 logix 5000 V17, when I tried to open my RS View, it would not let it open, tried to down load 5.1, but instructed me to remove old program, removed old program, and tried to download new version, it then asked for old program, when I tried to reload old version of ME it was not compatible with CPR9 and would not reload. Please help me. ### Assistant: Sounds like the old version of ME did not get fully removed. Chances are this one will need some heavy duty cleaning. Best bet is to contact tech support directly (either by Chat or phone). JHutch n


### Human: Safe off Status Hey, I have a K6k system with 6 drives, i've just powered up to tune/hookup etc. but i cannot enable the drive, power wiring is ok all my indicators are ok but the safe off status is on even though i have the motion allowed header in place. so i end up getting the 'Drive locally disabled' message. Anyone with any thoughts? RegardsJ ### Assistant: Hi John, first i've to say I'm not an expert on that...anyway, trying to help.... :smileywink: Some technotes report the needs to use the Motion Allowed Header to be sure tha safe-off circuitry is ok...you wrote it is in place.... hmmmm.... Take a look to Aid 40557 and then Aid 36752 and see if they help.... - fuzzy logic Ah sure what can i say fuzzy, NEWBIES!!!!wired the motor feedback cable into the i/o connector!i didn't even realise it until i started going through the system with a multi meter,strange though that the drive didn't go into fault? anyway sorted now cheers for the feedback:) why did my last post say that i'm a new member 'FTSLM'? Uh ! :smileysurprised: I've noticed this.... did you ever configure such a user in the KB / Forum ? If not, then a Moderator will have to check it in the system to see what happens .... - fuzzy logic I have no idea. When I look at the log, it shows the post as coming in under a completely different user. Did you have anyone using you machine that day and they forgot to logout of the forums or KB? JHutch n


### Human: Float on Dnet!! I cant use float point at Dnet HMI's? I was trying to put some floating values on a PV600 and on a PV550 at Dnet using M-file, its possible?!?!:robotindifferent: ### Assistant: As I recall, you can... but the float will take up 2 words (32 bits) of the M file. JHutch n


### Human: Project Won't Start In Test Application Mode I've been using Factory Talk Studio (ME) for awhile on a particular laptop. Lately when I go to the Running Man to test the application instead of going to my defined startup screen a screen appears similar to what you would see if you hit the Go To Configuration button on a PanelView plus. It gives the options to load or run an application or go into setup etc. If you test run a screen and then try to test the application the application will start up correctly. What got broken and how can I fix it? Thanks, Troy ### Assistant: One of these three fixes should take care of this issue. Remove ME station application from start upOpen ME station make sure that ME station is not set to run application on startupUninstall/reinstall RSLinx Enterprise.- fuzzy logic Thanks for the suggestions. I have one question. When you say startup do you mean from the startup configuration of the application or from the startup folder in Windows? I'm assuming that you mean from Windows. nan RSLinx Enterprise is an integral part of the ME comms system. Even if you are using another data source (ie, RSLinx Classic), RSLE must be installed correctly for ME to function. JHutch n


### Human: ControlLogix 5000 - 1756-RIO Module I am replacing a PLC5 and rack with a ControlLogix rack with a L62 processor. The PLC5 used a remote I/O link to talk to two SLC racks with 1747-ASB modules. In each of the two SLC racks there is a 1746-NO4I analog output module 1746-NO4I. These modules are not listed in the 1756-RIO user manual as being supported. Does anyone know if the 1756-RIO can communicate with 1746-NO4I analog modules? ### Assistant: Block transfer module templates have been created and installed by the add-on that is on the CD that ships with your module. If your module is not in the list, you can use the Generic BT_MODULE profile in the software, or create your own template specific to your exact module or configuration. The appendix C of User Manual covers the basics for creating your own module template. So the answer is yes, you can use that analog module, just it isn't already prepared and ready to use as the others in the list.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: RSLinx Problem? I recently had to transfer all our A/B software and activations to a new computer. Everything went fine until I started testing communications. I have two systems, an RS5000 and a Micrologix 1400 that use Ethernet to access the processors. In the past I have had problems with the RS5000 system but only because they use an odd IP that starts with 120. Since the move I have not been able to establish communications with the Micrologix unit, IP 192.168.10.1. In the past I was able to establish the connection by simply having the TCP/IP search automatically. Now, if I do that, it finds some odd 168 IP and will not communicate. The RSLINX ETH-1 driver keeps finding UNRECOGNIZED DEVICES with IP's close to the right one, but not quite; 192.168.8.0. The IP of the M/L is 192.168.10.1, 255.255.255.0, I was using 192.168.10.0 with 255.0.0.0. This is the only configuration I could get the system to accept. Any one know what I'm doing wrong??? ### Assistant: First try to see if it is an EDS problem, maybe the RSLinx isn't the last, or still need a newer EDS file for the MX1400 to be seen online; Aid 37958 could help on that. If this has been done and problem still exists then it could be a issue with the harmony files.Then try to follow instructions in Aid 48241 to delete them. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic What do you mean Fuzzy by harmony files ???? The Harmony files are cache files related to the RSLinx functionality. Previous indicated technote and Aid 5765 explain something about them.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic Ideally you should have the same Subnet Mask for your controllers and for your computer. Changing the computer's subnet mask to a Class A instead of a Class C network is a workaround, but not an ideal one. Also, the Host Number should never be 0 or 255. Here's something that may be affecting you: leading zeroes in a configuration field. If you enter an IP address into the RSLinx Ethernet Devices driver and include a leading zero (like 010) the value will be interpreted as an Octal number.I think this is also true if you use a leading zero when entering an IP address into the configuration of a MIcroLogix or SLC-5/05 controller in RSLogix 5000. 192.168.010.1 = 192.168.8.1 because 010 octal = 8 decimal Octal and Decimal numbering confusion are at the root of the worst PLC programmer joke I know, which is simply the statement: Christmas and Halloween are equal. If the MicroLogix IP address is 192.168.10.1, Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 then your Computer's IP address should be 192.168.10.x, Subnet mask 255.255.255.0, where x= an unused number between 2 and 254. Thanks for that ! I was using a leadind zero in the RsLinx configuration, thus the 192.168.8.0 that was being found. After correcting this I was able to connect through Ethernet ETH-1. Ken Roach made me wonder, writing about a programmer joke I was not aware of ... :smileysurprised: so I've made some investigations and got the following infos: LINK 1LINK 2LINK 3 Just posted for those, like me, curious about that... or am I the only one to be unaware of this joke ?! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic Fuzzy, Carrying on along those lines... There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those who understand binary numbers and those who don't n


### Human: Can't open a project Hi all! I started to study RSLogix5000 recently so I don't understand some aspects of working with the program. I have a project which I cannot open. Every time I try to open it I get following warning: What does it mean exactly? ### Assistant: You are trying to open a project that was created with RSLogix5000 version 16, but you have not installed this version on your PC. The application proposes you to upgrade the project to a newer version => Click Change Controller to upgrade. Best RegardsStefan You have to have the same version of RSLogix 5000 as the one used to realize the program you're trying to open... evidently you've not installed the version 16 of RSLogix 5000 on your PC. Using instead the other proposed solution, pressing the Change Controller revision button, you will convert the actual .ACD file to the version you've installed on your PC.This could be ok for you to open and edit it, but you have to be aware of possible problems if you will try to download it to the controller, as the firmware should also be aligned with the RSLogix 5000 software version....see Lock-Step infos on Aid 59000. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: the replacement for 2094-BM02 Our system is using 2094-BM02. Now, 2094-BM02 was broken. Can we replace 2094-BM02 by 2094-BM02-S ? Do we need to change anything in program of Controllogix ?Please help to advise detailedly the difereence between 2094-BM02 and 2094-BM02-S ### Assistant: 2094-BMxx drives without safe off are Silver Series products. The –S (Safe-Off) Kinetix 6000 is a direct drop in replacement; the Kinetix 6000 drive firmware is the SAME for safe off or non safe. So, as far as I know, you may replace it without changes in ControlLogix program.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: scanport to 700 drive We are replacing a 1336 plus drive with a powerflex 700 standard control I can find the information that tells what you need to do to accomplish this, except for the information that tells you what bits to use for control and speed reference does anyone know where to find this information? ### Assistant: May you please post more details ? Which is the scanport device do you want to use ? For example, here a couple of technotes about some scanport conversions... Aid 21565Aid 43077 HERE also some infos about conversion.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: System Configuration I was hoping for some help. I have worked on AB plc's for a number of years as an end user. We now have the opportunity to create a system from the beginning. Is there any tools to help determine which system would fit best? We were thinking to incorporate a Micrologix 1500, as we have a not-used unit here. We need a number of inputs/outputs. We need to send / receive data from a camera that will be reading an LCD screen. (DVT 530)We need to read 12VDC +/-0.5V (output from UUT)we also need to read 0.85V +/- 0.8V (output from UUT)and 230Vac+/-10 (60Hz) (output from UUT) ### Assistant: Take a look to the following web site: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en/e-tools/ Unfortunately the PLC family selector isn't available right now, this is the tool you're searching for.Other Tools are available there, like ProposalWorks or Integrated Architectur Builder, those may help you to select the correct hardware and define your architecture. The Micrologix Selection Guide could also help on that. - fuzzy logic well the 1500 can have expansion modules added so thats a plus... It depends on the base you have as to what may need to be added... camera talk depends on what its sending and if its comm properties can be manipulated... ascii string... charecters... control codes...etcsome bases have analog capability..dc tho..230 vac may be a problem ( they have 120 vac input but not analog) they have no analog input cards of that value... may have to feed it to a resistor network to reduce it but your local distributor should have someone that can visit and review your options with you. n


### Human: Compact Logix Data Logging to CompactFash? Dear all,:smileywink: Would like to ask if the CompactFlash for the CompactLogix can be used as temporarily data logging storage.If yes, how could I retrieve those data and migrate to the logging database? say MSSQL express version. Since my client afraid his plant floor RSView32 terminal turn off accidently and need to replace the existing ML1100 by a CompactLogix. :smileytongue:Thanks for any kindly assistance in advance. Best Rgds.,Man ### Assistant: Hi, read first this other topic After that, I have to say there isn't a tool to extract and save the logged data from CF card, as on Micrologix... as you may read in a technote indicated in that topic, the data will be written out as binary to the CompactFlash card. Attempting to open up the file in a text editor will work, but the contents displayed will be the ASCII equivalent of the binary data. Another solution could be to use the Controller Memory to log data (this should be verified - available/needed memory ) and use either RSLinx as OPC server or an RS5000 tool to extract and convert data. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: PID programming sample Hello...Anybody here can help me. I have project using an analog input and analog output. I have no idae how to setup a PID using a RS5000 software.If you can provide me a sample program it might help. THANKS...:smileyhappy: ### Assistant: Try to start from Reference Manual, chapter 13. There are also some technotes with examples and basic setup, like Aid 40236... just you need a TechConnect Authorization number to access. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic THANKS MR. FUZZY_LOGIC...:smileyhappy: n


### Human: Allen-Bradley Power Flex 4 I was involved in a project that required three conveyors to run at the same speed and the engineer suggested that we connect three motors in parallel, connected to an A-B PowerFlex 4. When we tried to run the drive it acted very strange. Two of the motors were rated at .8 amps and the third was rated at 1.4 amps. If we connected only one of the motors it would run just fine. Is it possible to connect three motors to one drive? Thanks, Dan G ### Assistant: Yes it is possible, with the following provisions: 1. Motors all the same size ( matched impedances )2. VSD drive size = load motors + 13. Output choke used ( same rating as the drive )4. Separate overloads to each motor ( no bimetals ) 140M units are ok5. set VSD for standard v/Hz ( no auto tuning )6. Keep total cable lengths to under 100 metres I would say that the reflected waves from each of the motors is screwing up the drive. The output choke should solve this. Is it OK to use 140M with thermal overload on output of PowerFlex 755 drive? I am running 5 motors V/Hz from 1 Frame6 55kW HD drive. But I want individual overloads. Is it OK to use the 140M with thermal overload, or should I use 140M with mag trip only. ThanksJohn Dunn Check out the following Knowledgebase documents 17221 & 18270 for RA answersThe issue with thermals is the vibration caused by the 2/4 khz carrier frequencyI have seen o/loads with snapped heater element bars ( caused by mech vibration from the carrier frequency ) n


### Human: update processors and IO modules in RSLogix 500 only Hi,Is there a way how to update processors or IO modules and keep RS logix 500 version? I have a RS Logix 7.10.00 and would like to make a project with Micrologix 1400. Unfortunatelly I can not select that procesor from processor selection table. And I would like to keep RS Logix version. ThanksMartin ### Assistant: No. The MicroLogix 1400 has a new operating system and has new features that do not exist in any previous controller. You must upgrade your software to the current revision (RSLogix 500 version 8.10) for MicroLogix 1400 support. This is one of the services that is included in all TechConnect support contracts. It is very easy, if you have a support contract, to download and install a software update. n


### Human: Alarms and Events - Theory and Flow Where can I find a good description of how A&E works with FT View? I need to do a presentation to management. They are very technically competent. Several have done Wonderware and RSView systems in the past. I have used A&E before and vaguely know how it works. I need some kind of block diagram or flow chart to show:1. How the alarm works in the PLC.2. How the communication to FT View works.3. How FT View process the alarm and logs it. I have dug threw the literature and Knowledge base and manuals and cannot find any concise source on theory and flow. A picture is worth a thousand words. I am not sure I have enough information to make such a picture and get it correct. ### Assistant: This gives the kind of break down. It was taken directly from FT Alarms and Events Quick Start Guide. The whole PDF and a description of the different componets can be found here. Hope that helps out. I have looked at this diagram before. I was more looking for the flow of how a single alarm from ControlLogix trickles threw the system. Also things like line #1 in the diagram, is that an unsolicited message or the result of RSLinx Enterprise scanning. I suspect that one of the efficiencies of A&E is that it does not scan all the alarms all the time. How does #3 know when there is a new alarm. I know from previous conversations these are questions my management will ask. RSLinx Enterprise merely subscribes to the alarm source. It does no polling. So it is more like the Rockwell produce/consume model; it is a I will tell you about it it when it happens kind of thing. Does that answer the question? Part of it. What is the complete picture? I looked for similar info on produce/consume model and cannot find it. OK, I'll try another explanation. FTAE has 2 mechanisms for alarming - Logix-based and tag based. For Logix-based alarms, this requires a CLX or CompactLogix of sufficient firmware to have the ALMA and ALMD instructions (v16 and above). The processor determines when the alarm occurs by energizing these alarming instructions. This sends a messages to FTAE through RSLinx Enterprise that an alarm has occurred. No polling exists in this scheme - think of the ALMA/ALMD instructions as a sort of unsolicited message. The other options is tag-based. You define tags that point to addresses in the controller and define what conditions indicate an alarm. The FTAE alarm server polls those addresses and notifies the client (for example, an FTAE alarm summary). The advantage is that non-Logix-based controllers can benenfit from FTAE alarms. The drawback is that you are back to polling, which does put more traffic on the network. How was that? :smileyhappy: n


### Human: Form of CLX power supply load computations Actually Controllogix is totally new to me. Im using SLC's most in my projects. Anybody here can give me a CLX power supply load calculation forms to get desired power supply needed in my CLX setup. Thank you in advance...:smileyhappy: ### Assistant: You may use the attached configuration file. See also the PS Technical Data. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Re-tune Some one know where I can get info about a detailed description of tuning procedures?I need to understand when I need to make a new tune to my system. Or if I need to adjust some values or gains.I have some problems with loose position, torque over limits and some noises. ### Assistant: Here following a list of useful technotes and manuals.... search for Tuning inside the .pdf Kinetix 6000 Multi-axis Servo Drives User ManualMotion Modules in Logix5000 Control SystemsAid 24152 - Motion Control Tuning BasicsAid 24665 - Advanced Motion Tuning PowerpointAid 24463 - Autotuning a SERCOS driveAid 58167 - A simple guide to tuning a sercos servo axis TechConnect Authorization required to access the Technotes.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: SMC-3 control terminal question I have a really basic question on some new SMC-3 (150-C16NBD) softstarts I am installing: How are IN1 & IN2 used? I dont understand how they work or what they are. The datasheet does not say. Thanks! Jeff ### Assistant: See the following technotes... Aid 62695 - Aid 62696 - Aid 24364 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: panelview 1000 My panelview 1000 is coming up with Ethernet error = 16420,0,0. the comms status is saying attached and its also saying im connected to the network????? ### Assistant: Invalid gateway address found. Verify gateway address. Re-enter gateway. This error is caused by entering 0.0.0.0 as the Gateway address...If no Gateway address is used, leave the field blank as 0.0.0.0 is not a valid address To access the Gateway Address in PanelBuilder32, go to Application Settings and select Communications Setup, and press Ethernet Config Button... press OK when edited.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Is this an activation problem? I have installed FactoryTalk View Studio v5.1. When I try to open an application the scroll bar gets to loading services and stops.I have reinstalled two times with no warnings or errors. We have this running on two other laptops with no issues. Is this an activation issue? I am running XP pro with Service Pack 3. I have attached a screen shot. ### Assistant: Not necessarily :smileytongue: Try first to see if Aid 39501 could help.... - fuzzy logic So i just did what that aid document said with the same results. It freezes at loading services everytime. Wow.... :smileysad: Just add some other infos please... :smileywink: Does it happen opening all applications ? Also sample projects ?What about the New projects ? Anyway, the only Activation related problem I remember is explained in Aid 36198, but I don't know if it applies to your issue... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic The same thing happens when I try to open a old application or a sample applilcation. When I try to open a new application I never get any scroll bar at all it just locks up. Should I do a add/remove uninstall and start over? Ok so I just rechecked the RSLINX Classic Install log and found two errors. I have attached another screen shot. It will help if you identify which package you are working with as both ME and SE have ver 5.1 .. and opening a project developed in one does not guarantee you can open it with the other package. When you install the software there is a preferred order of what is installed or uninstalled... jumping past steps is a bad thing.. Sorry. I am running ME 5.1. The only applications I have tried to open are ME apps. I think I am going to do a complete uninstall then go back throgh the installation process again. I didn't skip any steps in the installation process So uninstalling everything and reinstalling didnt help the problem. Anyone have any guesses? Should I roll-back SP3 and reinstall that? Hmmm... my suggestion here is to call in Tech Support guys, they may guide you to do a clean manual uninstall of your FactoryTalk View ME... I've solved some problems in the past with this procedure, hope the same for you ! :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic I just uninstalled alot of old programs and competitors software and such. Now I am getting a rsdbgutils.DLL file not found error. I am going to try reinstalling it one more time. Not a known Activation's Problem.I have seen that behavior when there is a problem with the FTSP security.Unfortunatelly because it's a security thing, I can't post the data here. I suggest that call into support where they can walk you through getting this cleaned up. Well it sorta works now. After I boot my PC I have to go into add/remove and repair FactoryTalk Services Platform 2.10 I can then open an applilcation. Although once I close FTV Studio I have to restart the PC and repair FactoryTalk Services again. I am going to call support later to see what I can do to fix this. Well I guess you could say that it is solved. I formated my laptop and reinstalled everything and everything works now. n


### Human: 800F Selector Switch Contact Block Configuration -- Need Help. Hi All, I am trying to configure a 22mm 800F 3 position, return from right, illuminated selector switch. I want to use this like a start/stop button combination. When the switch is in the left positon (STOP) I want a set of contacts to be open. This would be in the STOP circuit. When in the center (or ON) position I need the STOP contacts to be closed. In the right (START) positon I need a second set of contacts to close. When these contacts close I will start a motor and latch it in. I will also energize the LED light in the switch. When the switch is released it will spring back to center (ON). The second set of contact will open but the motor will continue to run and the LED will stay lit. If the power is removed the motor will stop and the LED will go out. When the switch is moved to the left (STOP) the light will go out and the motor will stop. I have tried the RA on-line configuration screen but it tells there are no contact blocks to do what I want. I don't beleve that. I must be doing something wrong. Any help? ThanksPhilip ### Assistant: Gear required:800FPLSR33800FN3G ( green LED 24vdc )800FALP800Fx10 (n/o) on left side800FX01 (n/c) on Right sideLight wired to aux on Contactor David, Thank you so much for your assistance with this. 2 thumbs up! n


### Human: RSView32 v.7.5 Dear All, I had problem with RSView32, when I try to open my old project or the sample project, the project progress up to 70%, pop up the follow message: RSview32, fail to launch VBA server I had search all over the knowledge base and find that:1. To modify the registry, however I can't find the mentioned registry key in the specified location and also the mentioned key was not found.2. To un-install MS office 2000 and then re-install the RSView323. Un-install RSView32 and then delete the VBA folder under the C:Program FilesCommon FilesMicrosoft Shared, then re-install the RSView32 All above 3 mention can't solve my problem. The RSView32 was run on MS Windows2000 SP4 platfrom. RSlinx will works with the RSView32 to retrieve data from the ML1500 and MSSQL2005 Express was installed as tag value logging. If any master have this problem before and any suggested solution to me. Thousand Thanks in advance. Best Rgds.,Man ### Assistant: Hi, my suggestion is to try a manual uninstall (Aid 7698) and then a new install, double checking Aid 21105 and Aid 9742. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic Our client finally give us a brand new Windows XP PC to install the RSView32 and hence no problem. But I still not figure out the solution, hope this will not happen again.:smileyvery-happy: knowbase doc 53997 - What's new in RSView32 7.5 SR-1? you may have incompatable version of 2000 or other support software as outlined : ie 2000 pro SP4 supported n


### Human: How many activations each year? My opinion about FTA is, I hope, very clear by now. But maybe I don't have all the facts. Can a Rockwell Software person tell me how many activations get served out every year? Is FTA there to protect 10,000 activations? 100,000? 1,000,000? ### Assistant: 114 views, no responses. I suppose you could call AB in Milwaukee and they might be able to tell you how many software packages have been sold in a year, But I think they may hold that competative information a little closer to the vest. I've been wondering how to apply to you for a very long time.I have written a post half a dozen times now and scratch it each time.The problem is I can not give you a number.So all, I can say is something that comes across like my 5 year old. A LOT, and not just a A LOT, but a WHOLE LOT, like seriously as far as my arms can stretch a lot. Which does not really give good perspective. So, I will offer you the next best thing, call me, we can talk a bit if you want, reply accordingly and I'll toss up a temporary email address and give you my direct number, I don't really want to give that out on a message board. n


### Human: Adding drives over ControlNet require Processor Shutdown? I am planning to add four drives to a CLX PLC through a 1756-CNB card. Will the configuring of the drive I/O and CNet card require the processor to be in program mode? The PLC controls a continuous process so whether or not I have to take the processor offline is an important issue. Thanks! ### Assistant: In order to schedule your Controlnet, the processor must be in Program mode. See also Aid 46577. Only 1756 I/O could be added online, starting from RS5000 version 15, as they can be configured to use the unscheduled bandwidth over Controlnet.See Aid 62733 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Gearing status Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there a status bit present in the motion, indicating that no other axis is geared to this axis?Because homing a master axis with a slave still geared to it makes the slave axis do unexpected movements... If such a status bit does not exist, is it something for the development team to incorporate this? Best regards,Cee Ya ### Assistant: There isn't a bit available to do what you wish. You'll have to check all the GEARING STATUS (or POSITION CAM STATUS) bits of all the possible slaves of your master to be sure they're off before issuing the home routine. In your homng routine, try initiating a MAS ( stop the gearing) on the slave(s) unconditionally before hand to stop any active gearing to your master. As you are likely to know what slaves are likely to be geared (if more than one), you can test the gearing status of the slave axis to see if its actually geared (there are status bits for this). Alternatively, you can create your own flag that gets set when the MAG takes place and gets reset when the gearing gets stopped or the lock taken off the drive. Not quite what you asked for directly but plenty ot work arounds. Thanks for all your input. 'Unfortunately' all these solutions are already in place, but I hoped to save cycletime using this statusbit... Cee Ya n


### Human: Panel view 600 touch I would like to know witch software i'll need to program a panel view 600 touch will i be able to connect it directly to a SLC 5/03 Regards ### Assistant: You have to specify the catalog number of your Panelview... there are many models and types.... HERE you may find some infos about models and needed software... 5/03 processor has a DH-485 port and a RS-232 port you may use to connect your Operator Panel. Be more specific, post again and somebody will help you... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Sample code Does any body know how to get the sample code for the 1746-QV module? Thanks ### Assistant: If you want, send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e.mail address, I'll send you back some infos... - fuzzy logic n


### Human: 22- COMM-E and Drive Explorer I have used the 22-comm-e with powerflex40's and never had a problem. THis time I am using powerflex4's with a 22-comm-e and an 22-xcomm base (for housing the 22-comm-e) and I am going use multiple drive mode. Where I am currently stuck is that I cannot get into the 22-comm-e with drive explorer. I gives me some sort of error about text family not recognized. I am using ethernet to access the comm-3 parameters. Any ideas? Is it the x-comm htat's screwing me up? Do I need and add on. It says that I need to set these parameters initial before powering the drives. I just don't get it because I have accessed these before except they were always installed ina drive instead of the 22-xcomm.ANy help is appreciated ### Assistant: As far as I can remember, you have to follow these steps: 1. Set the 22-COMM to Multi-Drive2. connect to it only one drive3. access the drive (using the embedded HIM) and set the communication parameters (see image below - leave A104 to node 100)4. cycle power to the drive Now, the 22-Comm should be accessible by Drive Explorer. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Activation of RSLOGIX 5000 VERSION 10 TO 15 HI FELLOWSI AM IN BIG TROUBLE PLEASE HELP ME TO ACTIVATE THE RSLOGIX 5000.ACTUALLY MY COMPUTER IS DAMAGED DUE TO VIRUS. I INSTALL THE IMAGE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURE SUCESSFULLY.BUT AFTER THE IMAGE RESTORE THE RS LINK 2.50.00.20(CPR 7) WORKING WELL. BEFORE RESTORE THE IMAGE THE RSLOGIX VERSION 10 AND 15 WORKING WELL. AFTER RESTORE THE IMAGE I INSTALL THAT VERSIONS BUT ASK FOR ACTIVATION?WHILE I SAID RS LINK WORKING WELL NO NEED TO INSTALL THE ACTIVATION KEY.ACCORDING TO MY KNOWLDGE THEY HAVE SAME ACTIVATION KEY.WHAT CAN I DO ANY CONFIGRATION I MISS OR PLEASE GUIDE METHANKING U I WILL REMAINHAMAD ### Assistant: What is indicated in the Title bar of RSLinx Classic ? ... as Lite version works without activation... Which is the activation type did you use ? *Old* EVmove or FactoryTalk Activation ? - fuzzy logic hi fellowsthe tittle bar shows RS LINK CLASSIC NO GATEWAY MENTIONED.AND WE USED EVMOVE OLD.ACTUALLY THE STORY IS THAT WHEN I RESTORE THE IMAGE THE RSLINK CLASSIC WHICH I MENTIONED IS RUNNING NO NEED OF ACTIVATION. RS LOGIX 5000 INSATLL LATER AFTER RESTORE IMAGE.IT IS NOT RESTORE WHEN IMAGE RESTORE.WHEN I GO TO PROGRAMS-->ROCKWELL SOFTWARE-->THERE IS UTILITY FOLDER AND HAVE A EMOVE EXE.I UNDERSATND THAT IN THE SYSTEM A ACTIVATION IS THERE FOR RSLINK CLASSIC BUT THIS ACTIVATION IS NOT HELPFUL TO ACTIVATE THE RSLOGIX 5000. AM I RIGHT OR WRONG? RS5000 should have its own activation, the one for RSLinx will not work for it... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic Do you have key to activate for RSlogix5000?If you know how to activate it please let me knowthanks alot When you purchase a license for RSLogix 5000, it comes with directions about how to activate the software. There is abundant additional information about using this activation mechanism on the Rockwell Automation Support website. Have you purchased the software yet ? n


### Human: FTVIEW SE WITH SIEMENS S5 CAN I EMPLOY THE HMI FTVIEW SE TO PULL INFORMATION FROM SIEMENS S5 155F CPU942?HOW SHOULD I IMPLEMENT AND CAN I GET FEW APPLICATION NOTES? ### Assistant: You can install 3rd party OPC server for SIEMENS S5 155F CPU942 and let FTView SE pull the data from the 3rd party OPC server. KEPServer Enterprise provides serial and Ethernet OPC servers that allow communication between many third-party industrial devices and RSView32, FactoryTalk View Site Edition, and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition. All drivers are supported by Rockwell Software. You may order it using the following catalog # : 9301-OPCSRVENE See this LINK to understand how it works and to download driver manual... this is the KepserverEX product, sold by Kepware, but the driver is the same you may find inside Kepware Enterprise sold by Rockwell Automation as indicated above. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic n


### Human: Flash upgrade 1756SC-IF8H to 1756-IF8H Does anybody know if it is possible to flash a spectrum controls card so that is behaves like the rockwell version? I.e. I can use the rockwell add-on profile and not the spectrum profile. ### Assistant: Unfortunately this isn't possible.... :smileysad: Q: Will I be able to do a flash upgrade of existing Spectrum Controls HART modules to the new Rockwell catalog number firmware revision?A: No, the Spectrum Controls catalog number modules will only be compatible with the Spectrum Controls firmware and the Spectrum Controls module profile. [Reference] - fuzzy logic n