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- Windows, real time
- PID loops
- PCs vs. PLCs
- Replacing people
- MS 'monopoly'?
- Software quality
- Where do we go from here?
- Why pay?
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Occasional nuisance tripping of RCCB
How does an electronic coil work?
Convert Allen Bradley PLC-2 to PLC-5. Software needed? not available... :(
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By M Griffin on 10 October, 2008 - 6:07 pm -
By M Griffin on 10 October, 2008 - 6:07 pm -
You can probably re-type the whole program much faster than pushing an approval through the...
By packsupport on 10 October, 2008 - 9:47 am - Well, thanks for your response.
But you just beat the purpose of this upgrade. The reason I'd...
By Dave Ferguson on 10 October, 2008 - 9:46 am - I agree, the time has come to move on... You are trading one dead horse for another. The PLC 5 is...
By Joe Jansen on 10 October, 2008 - 8:28 am - > Found the software title, "6200-2CV5". But, it is no longer supported or
>...
Pros and cons between ControlLogix and Quantum
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By ww on 10 October, 2008 - 4:25 pm -
By ww on 10 October, 2008 - 4:25 pm -
Well to answer the original post, I would look at the technology you are using or thinking about...
Profibus PA segments allowable in EEx ia
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By Moin Shaikh on 10 October, 2008 - 3:26 pm -
By Moin Shaikh on 10 October, 2008 - 3:26 pm -
I will recommend the following PROFIBUS in process brochure pages 12 and 18:
...
Can ESVT server be used as OPC server? What will be the limitations?
How many Modbus devices can be placed on a single Modbus/485 loop using Prosoft module MVI56-MCM?
cannot establish communication between a PC connected and PLC linked through a RS232 port after downloading the program.
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By Adekunle on 10 October, 2008 - 9:10 am -
By Adekunle on 10 October, 2008 - 9:10 am -
Thanks Trevor,
I eventually used another laptop with an onboard serial port with a 25 pin to 9...
Millivolt conversion from load cells
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By Don Lupo on 10 October, 2008 - 8:24 am -
By Don Lupo on 10 October, 2008 - 8:24 am -
If you're connecting the millivolt output of a load cell directly to a
PLC millivolt input card,...
PanelView Plus communication to Emerson Ovation controller.
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By Pankaj on 10 October, 2008 - 7:52 am -
By Pankaj on 10 October, 2008 - 7:52 am -
I have tried with Modbus plus but with no success. I am not able to find the right driver in...
What is the difference between DCS powered and field powered?
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By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 7:14 am -
By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 7:14 am -
To add to the previous posters, be aware that some DCS modules will only allow field or DCS powered...
PG mounting
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By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 7:09 am -
By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 7:09 am -
40mm Sched 80pipe is plenty strong enough, but if there is any vibration I would mount the gauge on...
Is there any way I can control the SCR time on and off with 555 timer?
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By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 6:58 am -
By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 6:58 am -
Hi Paul,
Years ago I made a thermocouple spot welder for a firm stress relieving pipe welds. I'm...
By Curt Wuollet on 10 October, 2008 - 1:51 am - Yes, you can certainly do that easily for AC. For DC, on is easy, off is harder. Google 555 SCR...
Ethernet & TCP/IP
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By sumit on 10 October, 2008 - 3:34 am -
By sumit on 10 October, 2008 - 3:34 am -
Hi! James, thanx for suggesting that to me.
Now I am not to worry about code because my seniors...
By sumit on 10 October, 2008 - 2:01 am - Hi!
I'll give you a example to understand exactly the meaning of ethernet and TCP.
Suppose...
How can I convert PLC-7 using X-TEL software running on OS2, to something that I can use with Windows-based programming software?
from the Automation and Instrumentation department...
Water Treatment Process Control and InstrumentationBest/better approach for the water treatment instrumentation and automation...
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By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 12:33 am -
By Roy Matson on 10 October, 2008 - 12:33 am -
The problem with putting a valve in front of the magnetic flowmeter is the turbulence it creates...
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