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MARK VI Problem with TCI
Topic: Human-Machine Interface and SCADA.
Originally posted by ahmed ali on 1 November, 2009 - 4:58 am
I have some problems on the TCI.
it stops when the operating system of the HMI start.
New Replies:
CSA please can you check my problem again.....
Dear all please, in the TCI log I found this message LICENSE KEY MISSING: TCI requires a...
Dear Mr. Damon can you go on: start>all programs>GE Control System...
Dear sir, I have the same problem with our HMI and my laptop so. And I did not find the...
from the Over the Cliff department...
Siemens S7 programming
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Bapi on 1 April, 2006 - 5:18 pm
Siemens S7 programming
New Replies:
Hi Michael Yes, if I were reaching hard for nice things to say about step 7, I do concur that it...
In reply to curt wuollet: I would say the Siemens Step-7 software is quite good (by the...
Of course, there is nothing preventing Siemens from making decent pragmatic tools for these PLCs....
I tend to agree with Curt. I work mainly in maintenance mode, keeping the existing processes going...
from the engineering department...
Newbie looking for Control unit to control sensors
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Posted by zainmz on 7 November, 2009 - 12:39 am
looking for help picking a control unit and writing PLC code
from the Engineering department...
SLC500 analog output loops
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Dinesh on 5 November, 2009 - 10:38 am
How many maximum loops can be connected to SLC500 analog output 4-20 ma channel.
New Replies:
Depending on the features available in the drives that you have, you may want to consider the...
First of all you need to determine, what is the impedance of the input, as others have stated in...
Hi Rodney Wirtz, Curt Wuollet and Bob Peterson, Thanks for your replies. They are very useful...
Here's a quick answer. - Each of the drives should be connected in series (I assume the obvious...
Quite possible. Assuming 250 ohms burden for each input, four would be 1000 ohms. This will drop 20...
If they are in a loop, all the drives would see the same signal. It could be that with four of...
Topic: Communications systems and equipment.
Originally posted by interop on 3 February, 2009 - 12:04 pm
Can only read 6 registers from Controlotron 1010 flow meter via Modbus
New Replies:
Yes, If you are experiencing a communication failure and the active light stays on then you will...
FUS1010 Problems with Comm Card for Modbus. Make sure you have the latest Firmware on the card....
Hello everyone, I have the same problem as the first entry. I have a 1015N-5M card assembled...
from the Forum department...
Forced Coils in Quantum using Proworx
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Posted by mavh on 6 November, 2009 - 10:59 am
Problem with forced coils in Quantum Proworx
Topic: The Business of Automation and Control
Posted by Student - MBA project on 6 November, 2009 - 9:56 am
MBA project- Gathering information on what aging automation systems are present in plants and the mechanism to dispose of no longer used parts.
from the Manager - Instrumentation department...
SIL-2 Certified SIS transmitters Diagnostics integration in ESD system
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
Originally posted by Girishkant Gupta on 2 November, 2009 - 5:35 am
I want to know if it a must to integrate HART diagnostics from SIS transmitter within the Plant asset management system to meet Target SIL
New Replies:
Giriskant, To my knowledge no credit has ever been claimed, with respect to SFF, for any...
Thanks Dave for your reply on my query. Yes, it helps to clarify the matter. I was only worried...
Dear Girishkant, > Is it OK in the above situation that I use a single SIL-2 transmitter...
from the Forum department...
Citect V6.00 - ABB PM856 using COMLI
Topic: Communications systems and equipment.
Originally posted by actmlm on 14 November, 2008 - 11:00 am
Problems with comms between Citect & ABB PM856 PLC, using COMLI.
New Replies:
Hi, Have you solve your problem as dated November 2008 to establish communication between Citect...
from the Forum department...
Getting started with Modicon
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Jasmin Ouellet on 5 November, 2009 - 3:44 pm
Hi everyone, I'm the "designated volunteer" that will need to make modification to a Modicon system.
New Replies:
Hi below is a link for the Proworx nxt user guide : ...
from the Communication issue department...
Connecting Zelio Smart Relay with Kepware OPC Server
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Waleed El-Badry on 30 October, 2009 - 10:47 am
I'd like to pull data from the Telemecanique Zelio Logic Relay.
New Replies:
If you want to use modbus you must buy a modbus expansion unit to plug on the side of the zelio...
If you need a Modbus and OPCServer converter, check out the FieldServer OPCServer from...
I would be surprised if you find a freeware server that will do the job. If the one you have is not...
Thanks Wassim for your response, I regret to inform you that the link you posted is reported as...
from the Forum department...
Backing up PLC configuration
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Billy on 4 November, 2009 - 3:21 pm
IT guy thrown into PLC world. Backing up PLC configuration.
New Replies:
Billy: If you want to contact me directly please send a e-mail to robert.willis [at]...
You can connect to a Modicon Quantum Controller via the following methods. 1. Direct RS232...
When you say "connect" to each controller is this a physical connection to the front of...
You need to know the make of the PLC's first. Are they Modicon PLC's or Siemens? Then you need the...
Utilizing the Concept Software connect to each controller and confirm that you can connect with a...
from the Forum department...
S9000 Programming Tools vs. XP
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Ibon Torrealdea on 8 January, 2009 - 10:38 am
S9000 Programming Tools and XP issue.
New Replies:
I am having the same issue and after a delay a window pops up that says "Loader startup not...
from the Software Problem department...
S7 PLC Problems
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Ranjith on 4 November, 2009 - 8:09 am
When I am opening project in simatic manager
New Replies:
Dear Ranjit, If the backup you are trying to install if from a PCS 7 project, then you need all...
Dear Ranjit, Make sure that you have installed those missing packages from the Step7 CD. Also...
from the Forum department...
EARS LOADABLE download
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by GENJUA on 1 November, 2009 - 11:44 pm
need to download EARS LOADABLE
New Replies:
Please send the zip file again at genjua [at] gmail.com and khangenjua [at] yahoo.com...
I have already sent you the documentation. Your email server blocks the zip file....
from the DCS Interface department...
Ovation Serial Interface to Control Logix
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Ann Roberts on 14 May, 2009 - 3:33 pm
Serial interface between Allen Bradley's Control Logix and Emerson Ovation DCS
New Replies:
Ann, Do you have a document that show how this serial or Ethernet communication is done between...
from the Forum department...
SLC 500 Floating point limit?
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by peter on 4 November, 2009 - 1:46 am
SLC 500 floating point limit
New Replies:
If the number is just used for display, the easiest solution would be to cascade the counter into ...
from the Old SH** department...
Panelview 1400e File Transfer
Topic: Human-Machine Interface and SCADA.
Posted by David Erickson on 3 November, 2009 - 7:16 pm
Looking for PV1400e File Transfer Utility
from the Boggled Department department...
S7 PLC to PLC Communication
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by SiopaoAsado on 3 November, 2009 - 4:23 am
The input of PLC1 is an interlock of PLC2.. How will it be done.
New Replies:
Hi, You have not mentioned what PLC's or comms that you are using. It possible to connect the S7...
Topic: PLCs and related questions.
Originally posted by Tom Chubb on 3 November, 2009 - 2:40 pm
Please can someone help me and advise how to transfer a project from Step 7 to an OP77B
New Replies:
Hi, couple of things to check. First of all ensure that ports are enabled for transfer. This is...
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