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2answers
146 views
Grind wheel motor, use a servo or VFD?
My client has a CNC turn grind machine that has a servo for the grind wheel motor (rotary axis constant speed). The servo operating mode is position. I would like to change the ser …
2
votes
1answer
79 views
RSLogix 5000 project conversion error
Hi,
I'm having a problem with converting an RSLogix 5000 project from version 15.2 to 16.1. During the conversion 2 errors are reported:
Error: G232_04_TCR: Feature not available …
2
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2answers
110 views
Troubleshooting by stepping through logic rung by rung in Control Logix
Is there a method to halt the program scan and step through ladder logic rung by rung using Control Logix for troubleshooting purposes?
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0answers
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What’s the difference between Siemens S7-400 “RAM” and “SRAM” cards
I have some S7-400 memory cards: some are RAM and some are flash. However, some of the RAM cards are marked "RAM" and some are marked "SRAM", although they have the same part numbe …
2
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0answers
61 views
What is the secret to using the AutoTune Feature in RSLogix 5000?
Every time I try and run an auto tune it errors. What do I have to do to get the auto tune to work? I have an L62 controller connected over sercos to a Kinetix 6000 drive
1
vote
1answer
15 views
IL on GE 90-30 PLC
I'm working on a project with a GE 90-30 series PLC using Proficy.
When programming in instruction list, is it possible to not power math elements?
For example, right now I may w …
1
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0answers
9 views
Concept - Ethernet - MB+
Scenario:
Computer has Ethernet connection going to first PLC (Momentum Ethernet) with MB+ adapter which connects to second PLC (Momentum MB+).
Computer doesn’t have MB+ adapter. …
1
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2answers
22 views
Tablet Thin Client
I am looking for a thin client tablet for use in a wireless network. Has anyone seen a tablet with resolution of 1920 x 1200 with a touch screen?
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0answers
9 views
FactoryTalk View ME Station: “Unable to load the application”
FactoryTalk was working fine until today. After making some minor changes ( marked the audio bit on a few alarms ) any new application runtimes will not load under Station.
What m …
1
vote
1answer
57 views
IDEC SmartRelay and Loop Detection Logic
This is my first time programming a PLC or Smart Relay and normally I am an embedded systems programmer.
I am trying to build the circuit using WindLGC to determine direction. I h …
1
vote
2answers
75 views
FactoryTalk Import/Export Error: “Problem Launching ‘TagSvrTC - TagDBImpExp’”
Problem Launching 'TagSvrTC - TagDBImpExp'
An error occurred during the import/export. Tag Import/Export
Wizard require the VStudio application to be open.
I'm trying t …
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0answers
17 views
What software/cabling is required to get online with an Eberle 511 PLC?
I have a customer that is looking for assistance with a faulted processor, but I am not familiar with the Eberle PLC. Anyone out there know where I can get the software/cabling/do …
0
votes
1answer
6 views
How many messages can I run simultaneously in a ControlLogix?
Is there a guideline to go by when messaging? I have over 100 message read instructions. Can I execute them all at once? Should I stagger them? What is the deciding factor to c …
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0answers
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How to configure MODBUS on a Cyclades TS100?
I have a Cyclades TS100 which is used to communicate with a Modbus Slave.
I selected Protocol: Modbus and configured MODBUS Serial Mode: RTU
The thing is, I event don't get a con …