Unanswered Questions

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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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
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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 …
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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. …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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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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 …