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Thursday, September 18, 2008
We are facing a problem of Mark V controllers <R>, <S>, <T> whenever lightening strikes near by electrical switch yard.
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By CSA on 18 September, 2008 - 1:45 am -
By CSA on 18 September, 2008 - 1:45 am -
I think you have pretty well demonstrated that there is something amiss with the installation of...
Install MKV IDOS on Pentium III, II
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By CSA on 18 September, 2008 - 1:42 am -
By CSA on 18 September, 2008 - 1:42 am -
Normally, when IDOS says it is unable to read the global section it means it can't find the...
The role of control systems engineering
Analog I/O card replaced in <T> core, but processor booted up till A6 (should have gone till A7 for okay status) and indicated "I/O card missing alarm"
Cross current in synchronized generators neutral cable
How to calibrate any SMART transmitters without using HART communicator?
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By Jeff on 18 September, 2008 - 1:37 am -
By Jeff on 18 September, 2008 - 1:37 am -
We don't use a Hart to calibrate SMART transmitters. We use a Fluke calibrator, pressure modules,...
By wboyes on 18 September, 2008 - 1:28 am - Why would you want to do that?
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By Roy Matson on 18 September, 2008 - 12:55 am - Just about the only other option is a HART modem for a PC. USB types are available for PCs without...
Why there is no exhaust (duct) back pressure high protection for Frame9E GT (MarkIV control in my case)?
Backup for Infi 90 Bailey Control
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By Chris Jennings on 18 September, 2008 - 1:32 am -
By Chris Jennings on 18 September, 2008 - 1:32 am -
From what I can remember some of the details regarding the hard drives is hard coded in the OIS...
What is PI thread in DeltaV
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By a_w_p_d on 18 September, 2008 - 1:31 am -
By a_w_p_d on 18 September, 2008 - 1:31 am -
Hi,
I am assuming when you say PI (pie) you are talking about the Process Information system. If...
Having problem in PLC giving CPU error.
What is difference between Unity and Concept programming?
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By James Ingraham on 18 September, 2008 - 1:29 am -
By James Ingraham on 18 September, 2008 - 1:29 am -
"What is difference between Unity and Concept on PLC programming."
The fact that you...
DLN1 Tuning
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By Simon on 18 September, 2008 - 1:28 am -
By Simon on 18 September, 2008 - 1:28 am -
Hi Jeff,
Lowering the split value would normally in my experience increase the NOx and decrease...
Maximum length of RS 485 cable between 2 devices
How do I calculate the average value of the wind direction when 0° and 360° are the same?
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By Rik Fransens on 18 September, 2008 - 1:12 am -
By Rik Fransens on 18 September, 2008 - 1:12 am -
Hi guys,
Sorry to disrupt the party, but I'm pretty sure most answers to this posting are not...
Need thoughts and opinions on B&R PLC (X20), Software
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By Ken Emmons Jr. on 18 September, 2008 - 1:03 am -
By Ken Emmons Jr. on 18 September, 2008 - 1:03 am -
Hello,
I was considering B&R a few years ago when we switched automation platforms. I...
By Miguel on 18 September, 2008 - 12:58 am - You should not compare it to conventional PLCs.
A better comparison is to...
Can anyone explain to me the meaning of "DLN system tuning"?
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By Brian on 18 September, 2008 - 1:02 am -
By Brian on 18 September, 2008 - 1:02 am -
Thanks to everyone in the control room for their responses, I am just waiting for the next...
About encoder in brushless motor
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By Ken Emmons Jr. on 18 September, 2008 - 12:59 am -
By Ken Emmons Jr. on 18 September, 2008 - 12:59 am -
Hello,
Are you talking about phasing the motor to find commutation? Either you need Hall...
Adjusting the PID of a closed loop stepper system to the control system gives unexpected results
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By Wolf on 18 September, 2008 - 12:56 am -
By Wolf on 18 September, 2008 - 12:56 am -
>Is this a commercial PID controller, or
>is it a custom software implementation
>in a...
Unusual transformer capacity ratings cannot be located and I am hoping for 'enlightenment'.
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By Chetan Puraswani on 18 September, 2008 - 12:54 am -
By Chetan Puraswani on 18 September, 2008 - 12:54 am -
ONAN: Oil natural Air natural
ONAF: Oil natural Air forced
These abbreviations denote the...
Compressor bleed valve problems in power plant.
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By A.BALI on 18 September, 2008 - 12:53 am -
By A.BALI on 18 September, 2008 - 12:53 am -
Hi,
In our site we have over than 50 turbines, all of them are equipped with LAWRENCE SOLENOID...
Error installing Vijeo Designer 4.6.0
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By Guigui on 18 September, 2008 - 12:48 am -
By Guigui on 18 September, 2008 - 12:48 am -
If you try to install Vijeo Designer in a computer HP, try to uninstall the software "HP Help...
How do positive displacement level detectors work?
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By Roy Matson on 18 September, 2008 - 12:48 am -
By Roy Matson on 18 September, 2008 - 12:48 am -
So that's what you meant, "displacer type". The "positive" threw me off, it has...
Output reduced 10% with fogging. What can be the possible reason?
from the electrical department...
Terminal (load) voltage changes in single alternator due to change in driving torqueEffect of varying the driving torque of single alternator on load voltage (load connected is purely RESISTIVE).
DeltaV Module Fault - hope you can help
Questions about SICOMP IPC and Intouch software.
from the ELECTRICAL department...
Effect of increasing driving torque on terminal voltage of 2 alternators in parellelEffect of varying driving torque on terminal voltage of 2 alternators in parallel
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