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- PC reliability?
- 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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from the control and automation department...
possible ? matlab real time work shop + windows + gain scheduling 
gain scheduling have to be in RTAI ?
Master/Slaver Simulation
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By Mark on 1 September, 2009 - 4:13 pm -
Hello,
The PeakHMI MODBUS Master/Slave Relay Ladder Logic program can perform this task.
...
By M Griffin on 1 September, 2009 - 2:57 pm -
What sort of Modbus are you looking for? RTU (RS-232/RS-485) or TCP (Ethernet)?
If you are...
6ES5 734-1BD20 works when my notebook runs on battery. It does not work when I plug in the power to my notebook. In fact it burns out the MAX232 chip in a minute.
How to communicate with Allen Bradley PLC and SysDev M4500 S4516-DF1 card?
Looking for a PC run pressure controller with a range of 0-200mmHg max.
What is your experience with SSD disks used in work stations, eventually on single stations?
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By M Griffin on 27 August, 2009 - 4:26 pm -
I have used SSDs in production test systems and was quite happy with the results. The reason for...
Control of Beckhoff CX9000 by wireless networked remote control
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By Simon Hedges on 24 August, 2009 - 5:11 am -
You could try asking the same question on the TwinCAT Developers group on LinkedIn...
I want to procure IS passive barriers for analog inputs like pressure, temp and flow transmitters. Flow transmitters are basically vortex type transmitters with local display cum tantalizer in a separate enclosure.
We are facing problem while downloading tag number details on line in Experion PKS DCS.
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It is not required to set the Fail Safe Status to HOLD, the download process should not result in a...
By Sulaiman on 12 August, 2009 - 4:45 am -
You should have DEVCTL fail safe status "HOLD"....
I am perplexed that you are experiencing these problems. I have downloaded many DEVCTL points that...
By anynomous on 19 July, 2009 - 1:07 am -
No , it is not possible for on-line downloading for modification for particular CM/SCM. CM/SCM go...
need a laptop with an rs232 port
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By HWdesigner on 22 August, 2009 - 5:13 pm -
Fujitsu Lifebook E8420
I like mine because it has both a true RS232 and the hardware is of a...
By Bill Bom on 29 July, 2009 - 9:09 pm -
Dell Prescision M65 has RS232...
I want to be able to transfer system configuration data from the Beckhoff TwinCAT System Manager .tsm file to a drawing package (terminal type, channel names, connections, comments).
I would like to have feedback on the definition of the terms:
1) Standard I/O
2) Intelligent or Smart I/Os
1) Standard I/O
2) Intelligent or Smart I/Os
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By Roy Matson on 13 August, 2009 - 10:52 am -
1) Standard I/O
4-20 mA inputs/outputs
2) Intelligent or Smart I/Os
4-20 mA inputs/outputs...
Need some Control Screens for a Supercritical power plant.
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By Pong on 13 August, 2009 - 5:30 am -
I work in coal fire 2*717 MW power plant and my email ID is:
pongtawat_k [at] hotmail.com...
By Manikandan on 5 August, 2009 - 6:54 am -
HI
I am also working for 2x600 MW power plant. we can share our experience each other. my email...
By suman on 3 August, 2009 - 11:05 pm -
Hallo,
This is suman, power plant engineer from india. Which country you are from!
I am also...
Convert SIMATIC to MODBUS address
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To poll Address 11, Reg 40001 for 2 Regs:
0B 03 00 00 00 02 C4 A1
To poll Address 12 register...
Connectivity from RSLogix on USB PC to SLC 5/04
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CY,
I've found that some USB-Serial adapters can't handle parity = odd or parity = even.
They...
By James Ingraham on 11 August, 2009 - 10:59 am -
A) 25-pin? I haven't seen a 25-pin serial port in a LONG time. Most are 9-pin. But yeah, even...
want to use PLC in balance of Plant.
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Hi Mohsin,
When you say BTG, are you talking about Boiler-Turbine-Generator?
As suggested by...
By Rich Wargo, P.E. on 6 August, 2009 - 10:46 am -
General Note: People, when asking for help, providing specific, relevant information is essential!
...
By mohsin on 6 August, 2009 - 5:13 am -
moderators note: can anyone give this person some guidance?
help please...
from the Automation List department...
Mathematical Model or transfer function of Process instruments
I want to know about the mathematical model or transfer function of elements such as: Needle Valve, Differential Pressure Transmitter, Control Valve, etc.
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By any on 4 August, 2009 - 1:40 pm -
moderators note: This request is similar to one made a few years ago. It is not...
Cicode function problem - Variable Tags
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Hi Elish,
You cannot take an integer variable and multiply it by 65535 as there will be a...
By elish on 3 August, 2009 - 7:40 am -
Hello Oliver,
thanks for help, i m using PM9 Schneider electric multimeter device. The protocol...
What power meter brand are you using and what is the protocol?
If I understand your case...
By elish on 1 August, 2009 - 1:05 pm -
Hello Bryan,
thanks for your help, i used ReadTag and defined that the problem is not in passing...
Reliability and availability of ZENON supervisor and STRATON automation software ?
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I used to work with DCS for 15 years ago (Fox, ABB, Yoko, Honeywell, Siemens...) and I had a...
Hi fjr1300,
Answering your third question the engineering tool can be used for PC and Windows CE...
How to do pci card projects
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By saranya on 30 July, 2009 - 12:56 am -
Hello Sir
Contact pantech Solutions Pvt Ltd.. becoz i heard that they are dealing with this kind...
Hi, I wanna interface an ABB dcs system including AC450 and MP200/1 with another type of DCS systems
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By bob on 26 July, 2009 - 1:32 pm -
With over 500 unix OS500s in inventory.....
When it comes to masterpiece and ac450 controllers, we...
Converting SINEC H1 Cable connection and to Ethernet.
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By Tony R. Gunderman on 24 July, 2009 - 8:52 am -
Depending on where you want to do the conversion, an AUI to Ethernet 10-BaseT transceiver may be...
Need help to get a open omron protocol specification.
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Thanks a lot, i want to start workin with rs232 usin a cj1m plc.
I'll look for this documentation....
By M Griffin on 20 July, 2009 - 3:56 pm -
The protocol is called "FINS", and it is fully documented in their manuals. Depending on...
seven Flow computers 7950 over a MODBUS network
I am building a full motion flight simulator and I have got hold of a few instruments that i would like to interface and i would like to use steppers and/or servos through com ports or parallel ports...
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By Pierre du Raan on 18 July, 2009 - 9:20 am -
Just found this post a few years later.
If you want to see what we did once we got all the tech...
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