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Topic: Local and wide area networking in factory automation.
from the Forum department...
modbus RTU dual-slave
Originally posted by dexdyne on 9 October, 2009 - 5:44 am
need to link two modbus master devices
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You can use the MARC Omnii-Comm: http://www.miille.com/din266-p00.pdf for this type of...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the CH controller department...
landis and staefa RWB9 controller
Posted by robin corti on 9 October, 2009 - 8:27 am
has anyone a user manual for a landis and staefa central heating controller type RWB9 ?
Originally posted by GOWRI SANKAR on 28 September, 2009 - 7:44 am
INTERFACING SIEMENS S7 PLC WITH ABB AC800M + COMPACT HMI
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Yes, you can if you wish. No, you don't require any other methods. I assume your S7-313C PLC...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the Automation List department...
4-20ma and loop powered
Originally posted by Pchan on 3 April, 2008 - 11:37 pm
4-20ma and loop powered
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Transmitters are called 4 wire or 2 wire. A 2 wire transmitter only has 2 wires connected to it. ...
Originally posted by Neroboi on 30 September, 2009 - 2:52 am
If i send the command(010300210001, crc, crc) using serial port in VB.NET. I don't get any response.
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The tutorial actually is great and should answer all you questions but just to add... Point 2.) ...
> 1.) You have got to set up the port - Port Number, Baud rate, start/stop bits, data bit,...
Unfortunately you are a long way off the mark. 1.) You have got to set up the port - Port...
I am a newbie also, maybe you are closing the port before info or string is read. vb has examples...
Topic: Power generation equipment control.
from the Coal Flow Sensors department...
Coal flow monitoring
Originally posted by AJ on 30 September, 2009 - 1:52 pm
Coal flow where to start?
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I assume you are talking about the small pellet sized coal in delivery tubing? Can you monitor the...
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
from the System Integration Department department...
communication between Beckhoff and Crestron
Posted by Magnus O. on 1 October, 2009 - 1:54 am
We need to talk to Crestron with a Beckhoff PLC, by using the Crestron read/write blocks
Topic: Sensor technologies.
from the Forum department...
selection of flow meter
Originally posted by SR on 18 September, 2009 - 9:05 am
Proper selection of a online flow sensor for measurement of air flow in 3" pipe
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Orifice Plate has been most standard instrument on such application but over the years engineers...
If you need measure NORMAL m3/h, you can use Thermal Dispersion flow meters, or of course...
A Coriolis Mass flow meter would give you great measurement. I put together a sizing with you flow...
you can go for orifice type primary flow element. we can design orifice for you. if you want, we...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the Automation List department...
Error "Subsystem: NS, #28" in PlugIn of LonMaker
Originally posted by Albert Leng on 14 September, 2006 - 4:02 pm
Error message in a VB PlugIn to browse devices in a Lonwork network
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Try going out to www.echelon.com/support and downloading and installing LonMaker 3.2 Service Pack...
Topic: Sensor technologies.
from the Forum department...
sugar level analyzer
Originally posted by Ali on 21 June, 2009 - 9:22 am
measuring or detecting sugar level
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Hi, If the sample is Homogeneous and you would like to measure Sugar Concentration. I suggest go...
Originally posted by Daniel Madumelane on 16 September, 2009 - 5:07 am
How from a VBScript can I talk to an AB PLC5 using a Wonderware DAS Server(DASABTCP)?
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Thanks for your reply. I'll have a look on your suggestions....
Originally posted by Chris D. on 28 September, 2009 - 9:40 am
Application involving high vibration and oil/dust contamination, choosing between using internal relay contacts, external electromechanical relays, or SRRs.
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I'm right with you on the driving relays with relays issue. But I've seen it done in many places....
I assume that all your output loads are 120VAC. Given your concerns about reliability, I would...
Topic: Continuous process industries, DCS questions.
from the Forum department...
Hart Muxes in "digital only mode"
Originally posted by Marks on 17 September, 2009 - 6:54 pm
Grass root project looking a cheap way of bringing groups of temperature signals that are in close proximity into a DCS
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HART is an FSK signal superimposed onto a 4-20mA signal from a field transmitter. The HART signal...
>> groups of temperature signals << > I would think that you mean thermocouple...
The Emerson FFB 848T is a possible solution for this type of application and a good one. I use them...
I tend to agree with David, I suspect that you are dealing only with temperature elements, please...
Originally posted by Kapil Rakh on 24 September, 2009 - 3:55 pm
I am facing some problem in converting DeltaV DCS graphics into OSISofts PI ProcessBook Graphics
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I've used GrITS for converting Bailey to PI graphics but not DeltaV. The support is very good. I...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the Energy department...
Measuring oil level on seawater
Originally posted by Emre Tokgoz on 24 September, 2009 - 8:44 am
How to measure the oil level on seawater in a specific area?
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We have several 'Leakwise' units installed. We use them for trace level detection, I cannot tell...
Topic: Sensor technologies.
from the Maintenance department...
Speed sensor problem
Posted by Jim on 25 September, 2009 - 7:30 am
Problem found in measures with passive magnetic sensors in a over-speed trip system.
Posted by ElderOne on 24 September, 2009 - 2:55 pm
Would appreciate recommendations for batch controllers for fuel loading
Topic: Local and wide area networking in factory automation.
from the Forum department...
Clone CIMPLICITY HMI (4.01) & TCI
Posted by yen on 24 September, 2009 - 1:50 pm
Clone to new OS with new hardware or Clone to new hardware with same OS?
Topic: Human-Machine Interface and SCADA.
from the Electronicsl and communcation department...
Quick panel communication prob
Originally posted by HARISH on 20 September, 2009 - 11:37 am
Quick panel to 1747-SN
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Thank you for your feed back But can I buy a converter which has rs485 to Remote IO protocol...
Originally posted by snil on 23 September, 2009 - 12:35 pm
Can any body tell me the minimum level of wattage of signal to ignite the hydrocarbon atm?
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It is the amount of energy available to the fuel mix thats important and that can be delivered not...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the Forum department...
SCSI to IDE Converter
Posted by Moataz Sherif on 24 September, 2009 - 5:39 am
SCSI to IDE Converter
Topic: Sensor technologies.
from the Use department...
Efector pmd 3d sensor
Posted by mvaughan on 23 September, 2009 - 7:51 am
I am looking at using this sensor.
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
from the application, engineering, automation department...
Interfacing Siemens S7-300 cpu 313C with ABB's compact HMI scada
Posted by gowrishankar on 23 September, 2009 - 5:25 am
How to interface the Siemens S7-300 cpu 313C with ABB's Compact HMI SCADA?
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the What are users using? department...
Technologies being accepted
Originally posted by Tom Bullock on 22 September, 2009 - 11:26 am
Some technologies have been in development for years, but only a few enjoy commercial success.
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If I knew the answer to all that for sure, then in 3 to 5 years I would probably be pretty rich. I...
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
from the Automation List department...
Why do you pay for PLC programming software?
Originally posted by Stephen on 6 June, 2002 - 9:45 am
A question that has been on my mind for some time...
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Its very bad that companies charging for their own software. There are Companies like Baldor will...
Topic: Human-Machine Interface and SCADA.
from the Ease of use of Active Factory department...
Wonderware Active Factory for Reports
Originally posted by Steve E. on 21 September, 2009 - 5:08 pm
How easy is Active Factory to use for Excel reports?
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I have used the original ActiveFactory made by Dataworks and now Incuity. Not sure if you are...
Originally posted by Dilip on 13 August, 2009 - 12:01 am
I have a S7 PLC network with PROFIBUS protocol. There are WinCC HMI PC. How to integrate additional field devices by extending PROFIBUS
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David and Rich, Thanks for your contributions and support. In fact I have now obtained GSD file...
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Unemployed and hating it!! department...
Modbus RTU Framing Question
Posted by criders on 21 September, 2009 - 12:48 pm
I have no idea how to determine the Modbus RTU Framing times.
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the Forum department...
WFI Temperature Control
Originally posted by Bill Dolan on 18 September, 2009 - 9:34 pm
WFI Temp Control with Free-Cooling and Chilled Water
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I am not sure if I understand. I did a chilled vs cool city water dual mixing valve application...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the any suggestions on this topic department...
Beta Ratio for orifice meter
Originally posted by sarathy on 18 September, 2009 - 6:51 am
clarifications regarding the determination of beta value for orifice meter
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Beta selection depends on many factors and is to be decided carefully. I will help you in your...
Sarthi, The Beta Ratio is needs to be calculated for Only Orfice Meter Beta Ratio = Orifice...
Topic: Power generation equipment control.
from the Power & Utilities department...
GT Trip on IGV control trouble
Originally posted by Samarendra Das on 17 September, 2009 - 12:46 am
GT Trip on IGV control trouble
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please check diagnostic alarm regarding voting miss match (TCQA /TBCA CARD ERROR), and IGV...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the Forum department...
communicate from modsoft to xp
Originally posted by ronen on 17 September, 2009 - 4:07 am
xp with modsoft 2.61
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ok thanks for direct IO i will try it. my computer turn on in dos mode. and its very bad way to...
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