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- PC reliability?
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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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Any demo-software available?
looking for vibration monitor
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By symphony on 30 October, 2009 - 3:52 am -
What I am looking for is a spare part compatible with the Bentley Nevada 4 channel Vibration...
By sfaria on 27 October, 2009 - 12:20 pm -
You can contact eneida (www.eneida.pt), they have solutions for predictive maintenance that might...
I know some vibration monitoring systems. Can you give me some more information about frequencies...
You can also try SHINKAWA make vibration analyzers. They also offer complete solutions (field...
Need to connect Micrologix 1100 PLC to Agilent 34980A.
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By M Griffin on 29 October, 2009 - 7:05 pm -
The Agilent rack is a data acquisition rack. What is it hooked up to though? A PC? If so, then why...
Is there a limit to how many onscreen controls Intouch 9.5 can have?
Alarm is acknowledged but have not returned to normal state.
Whenever I start Simatic Manager, a message windows "server busy" always pop out.
Industry implementation for presentation.
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Jay,
What kind of info are you looking for exactly?...
Jay,
I think we can help you.
Send an email to info [at] indusoft.com, mention my name, that...
Any of you know how to minimize delay time in MODBUS RTU over RS-485 2-wire
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By asaria on 28 October, 2009 - 11:48 am -
I had checked it. From panel, I tried to read data from slave using Modbus simulator, i got only 2s...
By Harvard on 26 October, 2009 - 4:44 pm -
RS485 (2 wire) is a half duplex communications path. Just like a 2 way radio one must KeyUp the...
By asaria on 26 October, 2009 - 10:24 am -
What do you mean by KeyUp and KeyDown timing?...
I'd check to see if the slave has a "response delay", or similar setting.
Also, since...
It is possible to get reply from logo in seconds if you can change/access modbus communication...
By Harvard on 25 October, 2009 - 11:32 pm -
Seems you probably have a KeyUp/KeyDown timing issue. The most common problem is the slave responds...
Modbus RTU master for versamax PLC
Fail to install flexos/coros lsb in large hard disk.
How to configure when changed network card in coros?
How to configure when changed network card in coros?
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By M Griffin on 27 October, 2009 - 4:37 pm -
With respect to the hard drive, you probably need to partition it. Partitioning a drive divides it...
Can anybody told me how to tune Baldor Linear motor .
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OK, but I need more details of your application:
- Microflex operation mode (i.e. current or...
By Edwin on 27 October, 2009 - 12:40 am -
Linear encoder: -ATEK MLS1 series linear encoder with hall sensor.
Presently I am able to...
What type of linear encoder with Hall sensor do you have? Can Microflex drive perform brushless...
Using an old DOS program that relies on serial ports on a new PC without one.
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By Kevin on 26 October, 2009 - 6:31 pm -
Today I have successfully used a part sold by another PLC manufacturer - HE-CPKB - Sold by...
I need ideas for my project on Automated Control of Manufacturing Systems
time synchronization in DCS system
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By M.Bhaskar on 25 October, 2009 - 11:51 pm -
Hi All,
DCS system receive time synchronization in form of Pulse which can be defined for second...
The system clock for most systems nowadays are very unlikely to drift more than a seconds in a day....
guideline to install Matrikon Analytics Excel Reporter
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By Mustafa Al-mosawi on 25 October, 2009 - 4:03 pm -
Hi MAZ,
The manual is available for free to download directly of the Matrikon Analytics website...
How do i remove the KNOW_HOW_PROTECT
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By fsdfs on 24 October, 2009 - 8:33 am -
> to reset know-how-protect of a SIEMENS S7-Function Block just follow this little recipe: <
...
Connect an Modbus Slave Simulator to Scada
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By Tallak Tveide on 22 October, 2009 - 1:13 am -
Ruby with Modbus
you'll find similar systems on Python, all free and open source
i am...
Nishith,
Simply Modbus offers a Modbus Slave Simulator.
Here is a link to their website:
...
By Lorne on 21 October, 2009 - 10:20 am -
Calta produces a Modbus simulator package. A demo is available at www.calta.com....
By Mark on 21 October, 2009 - 8:42 am -
Hello,
Check out the free slave simulators at: http://www.peakhmi.com/
Good luck,
Mark...
Anybody who has succeeded in using af S7 USB adapter in VMware (windowsXP) on linux?
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By Tom Chubb on 21 October, 2009 - 6:55 am -
Maybe you need to try playing with the PG/PC settings in the windows control panel. The only time...
SER software
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By Schneider Italy on 20 October, 2009 - 4:45 pm -
> I would like to use the Modicon ERT854 for 1ms time stamping. Can anybody suggest a PC based...
Is it possible to connect Siemens AO card 4-20mA output to Siemens 4-20mA AI card?
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hi,
don't worry u don't have any concept 4 wire and 2 wire at module end. if u want to test the...
Can anyone recommend a good SCADA for me please?
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By Jason Low on 20 October, 2009 - 1:42 pm -
Take a look at Eramosa SCADA Reporting (e.SCADA.r). e.SCADA.r is a web based reporting tool that...
Distribute control of DCS over different operators.
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By wilson on 19 October, 2009 - 10:27 am -
Dear friend,
All the DCS presently available has the feature you are looking for. you can set...
Need Online tutorial for Autocad Electrical.
how a flow meter communicate
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For your application, I recommend using a Sensus water meter and a Sensus gas meter, both of which...
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