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from the IEC 61131 Ideal department...

Ideal PLC Programming Language and Software

Originally posted by Bill Lydon, PLCopen North America on 13 March, 2007 - 10:41 pm

As the North American Director of PLCopen I would like to receive as many thoughts as possible about what ideal PLC controller software would be. I plan to use this information to propose new PLCopen standards to improve IEC 61131.

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By DAVE FERGUSON on 22 June, 2007 - 1:52 am -

I have seen a lot of "trick" programs done and usually think it is better to KISS (keep...

By James Ingraham on 20 June, 2007 - 12:20 am -

Thank you, Michael Griffin! Great responses, and exactly the kind of thing I was hoping for!!! ...

By Michael Griffin on 17 June, 2007 - 2:11 pm -

In reply to Jeremy Pollard: IEC 61131-3 attempts to describe a set of languages useful for...

By Michael Griffin on 17 June, 2007 - 2:09 pm -

In reply to James Ingraham: I will address each of your original points in turn below. On Friday...

By zyubin on 17 June, 2007 - 2:03 pm -

To Jeremy Pollard: Jeremy Pollard >Not to say that the features wouldnt be useful, just that...

By Jeremy Pollard on 16 June, 2007 - 6:06 pm -

James - you are a computer geek right?? Great list and most have been missing for some time .. ...

By James Ingraham on 15 June, 2007 - 10:08 pm -

I guess interest has waned in this topic, but I'd like to bring my 9-point list back up because I'm...

By Curt Wuollet on 6 May, 2007 - 1:29 pm -

Except for being compiled, A C implementation with good libraries and a "smart" IDE that...

By James Ingraham on 5 May, 2007 - 10:02 am -

I'd like to disagree with Ken Stewart's statement that "we are talking about the process used...

By Jeremy Pollard on 29 April, 2007 - 4:27 pm -

Thx Curt ... interesting insight... Cheers from: Jeremy Pollard, CET The Caring Canuckian!...

By Curt Wuollet on 29 April, 2007 - 11:21 am -

I think what you up against is what PLCs are made for. The intent was and is to provide a simple...

By Ken Emmons Jr. on 21 April, 2007 - 1:53 am -

In response to Michael Griffin: I have used Structured Text before, and have not found anyone...

By Michael Griffin on 19 April, 2007 - 12:20 am -

In reply to Ken Emmons Jr.: IEC 61131-3 does have a "structured text" (ST) language. The...

By Friedrich Haase on 19 April, 2007 - 12:16 am -

Moin Mr. Emmons, moin all, FYI, the IEC 61131-3 also includes Sequential Function Chart (SFC)...

By Ken Emmons Jr. on 18 April, 2007 - 12:05 am -

In reply to Michael Griffin: Regardless of the bus and hardware architecture, how can you have...

By Michael Griffin on 16 April, 2007 - 11:10 pm -

In reply to Curt Wuollet: Expectations were supposed to be address by the IEC and compatibility was...

By Michael Griffin on 16 April, 2007 - 11:05 pm -

In reply to Curt Wuollet: From what little I have read about Powerlink, it seems to be mainly...

By Jeremy Pollard on 16 April, 2007 - 9:25 pm -

Certain companies did that in the early days. OMAC was formed... and is still active, especially...

By Curt Wuollet on 15 April, 2007 - 5:36 am -

What we really need is for a couple dozen large automation users to get together and say they...

By Curt Wuollet on 15 April, 2007 - 5:32 am -

I've begun to hear some buzz about powerlink, I'll have to look into it if you can get any...

By Jeremy Pollard on 14 April, 2007 - 1:41 am -

I would suggest Michael, that due to the low volume in our biz, that smaller firms do not have the...

By Michael Griffin on 13 April, 2007 - 1:20 am -

In reply to Robert B. Trask, PE: Compatibility is something that you would normally handle through...

By california bob on 12 April, 2007 - 12:42 am -

There is no membership cost. A membership is required to get detailed specs for EtherCAT -...

By William Sturm on 10 April, 2007 - 12:03 pm -

This reminds me of a few years ago when I had an idea to develop some simple products using a...

By Jeremy Pollard on 10 April, 2007 - 11:52 am -

Well done Michael. We will add to the list... just having my Wheaties. :) Cheers from: Jeremy...

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from the Programming languages department...

Shell command in VB 6

Originally posted by D on 28 April, 2004 - 11:00 pm

Help with the shell command in VB 6

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By Somya Bhargava on 18 June, 2007 - 1:02 pm -

ShellExecute 0&, "open", "Analysis\assgn5.xls", "", "",...

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from the help with IEC 62056-21 department...

IEC 62056-21

Originally posted by rmbaltazar on 15 April, 2006 - 5:05 pm

need help on the IEC 62056-21 protocol using EMH meter ITZ and DMZ...

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By don't worry mate on 12 June, 2007 - 10:31 pm -

I need this protocol. If you have it, please send it to me. I will tell you how does it work, I...

By Prasanth Gopalakrishnan on 21 April, 2007 - 11:04 am -

Hi, Kalkitech (http://www.kalkitech.com/dlms.htm) has DLMS Server and Client Source Code...

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from the Automation List department...

PLC program won't open due to language settings

Posted by Anonymous on 1 June, 2007 - 11:25 pm

"The project or library was changed using tools of the windows explorer. The data for access protection has been modified to such extent that it is no longer possible to open the project or library."

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from the Automation List department...

How to configure RS232 port in Visual Basic 6

Originally posted by Ashwini on 3 April, 2006 - 8:21 pm

I want to connect RS232 port using VB6. Can any one help me?

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By Anonymous on 7 May, 2007 - 10:16 pm -

To build comm control tool, press Ctrl+T. You will get on Tools screen. Look for Microsoft Comm...

By Anonymous on 7 May, 2007 - 10:08 pm -

First open timer and put the down code inside this timer. Also build label. Do not forget...

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from the need help asap department...

what programming language should i use to communicate with the serial port?

Originally posted by Joel on 10 November, 2006 - 12:09 am

what programming language should i use to communicate with the serial port?

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By Anonymous on 4 May, 2007 - 12:32 pm -

What function can be use to communicate in C++ language? Can you give me example just for simple...

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from the Automation List department...

Code to communicate to USB port to VB.net data

Originally posted by Ravinder on 22 February, 2006 - 12:53 pm

Looking for code to communicate to USB port

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By Anonymous on 3 May, 2007 - 12:16 am -

Very easy... When buy USB <-> serial then it become a serial port and same way your serial...

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from the Automation List department...

USB interface using Visual Basic

Originally posted by Pawan Sharma on 12 April, 2007 - 12:52 am

I want to send and recive data on a COMM port or serial port using command button...

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By Jonh Y on 23 April, 2007 - 6:56 am -

You could try this URL http://www.thaiio.com/cgi-bin/html/vhtml.pl?name=.NET&topic=1 That...

By Frank Fortino on 21 April, 2007 - 11:01 am -

Hi, I have a VB.Net 2005 program that sends data out the serial port (or USB port with USB to...

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from the Automation List department...

How to communicat with Microcontrollers through USB port in VB

Originally posted by Sivakumar on 16 December, 2006 - 9:30 am

need Sample source code in VB

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By Pankaj on 19 April, 2007 - 12:02 am -

Hi, Please, can you send me sample source code in VB to communicate with parallel and serial...

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from the serious department...

Keeping Sharp

Originally posted by Anonymous on 15 April, 2007 - 5:21 am

Interesting generic Projects to keep your hand in on differant languages

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By Marc Sinclair on 16 April, 2007 - 11:08 pm -

Hi, The point is, as an integrator your job is to solve problems, learning one solution and...

By Michael Griffin on 16 April, 2007 - 10:58 pm -

If you are referring to the common general purpose programming languages such as C, C++, Java,...

By Michael Batchelor on 16 April, 2007 - 9:36 pm -

Doesn't this sound a lot like any of a hundred open source projects? MB -- Michael R....

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from the Electronics and Communication department...

Controlling robot in assembly language

Originally posted by sharib ali on 10 April, 2007 - 11:13 am

I have built hardware and software for sensing and controlling the motors in a robot and do some specific functions. Any suggestions and techniques to build new in assembly language are welcomed.

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By Anonymous on 11 April, 2007 - 11:08 pm -

Hi, I liked your approach and am curious to know the details of this program....

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