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RE: Connecting a Redundant ControlLogix Pair to a LAN network

Posted By nmeistrup Dec 26, 2022 02:08:41 AM
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Hi Abdelrehim, Why are the two switches used? There are 2 switches because hardware redundancy, to add high availability, not other purpose. Is it enough to connect both controllers to only one ethernet switch, and then go from this switch to the outside network? Yes, you can do it. What shall ...

RE: PVPlus 1250 Key Assignments

Posted By nmeistrup Nov 28, 2022 01:52:06 AM
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Hi Demick, Yes, the Visibility action solves your application. The most common configuration is a not display button (transparent) over (in front) a draw (square with text, for example). The button's Visibility can set with a controller tag, or with the expression "If CurrentUserName() == "OPERATOR1" ...

RE: Stratix 5700 with NAT

Posted By nmeistrup Nov 22, 2022 10:41:00 AM
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Hi Mohler, I reviewed the TXT file, and I don't find the NAT table for IP= XXX.XXX.14.10. If you have tried it in Device Manager web page, it might not be saved. Problems can be the "submit" command or the old firmware. Today it is available rev 15.2(8)E1 (also E2, but it isn't delivered to all countries, ...

RE: ControlLogix from 2003

Posted By nmeistrup Nov 09, 2022 11:00:00 AM
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Hi David, Please, check the page 15 of ControlLogix user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1756-um543_-en-p.pdf It states that chassis series B can allow to you to use the L8xE family, with several thermal precautions. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Creating and using AOIs in Guardlogix

Posted By nmeistrup Sep 30, 2022 01:56:00 AM
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Thanks to you for your answer. I think the AOIs into a Safety Task are as well done as into a Standard Task. If you read Rockwell's documentation, you can see how they are profussely used. I suggest to you, if you are interested, to review the Safety Automation Builder (before Safety Accelerator Toolkit) ...

RE: Creating and using AOIs in Guardlogix

Posted By nmeistrup Sep 29, 2022 03:29:00 AM
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Hi JrichLogix, AOIs can use in the Safety Task. Also, I saw projects with AOIs in SafetyTask that seem to be a large scan time than other, but not sure if it is caused by the AOIs. Always, the scan time is a point to review at using AOIs in this task. The tech note suggests to you to set the AOI's ...

RE: Windows 11

Posted By nmeistrup Aug 26, 2022 12:01:00 AM
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Hi Alex, Developers only have tested FactoryTalk View v13 in Windows 11. See release notes: FactoryTalk View SE V13.00 Release Notes Operating systems FactoryTalk View SE is tested on the following operating systems: Windows® 10* (v2004, v20H2, v21H1, and v21H2) Windows 10 ...

RE: Connected Components v20.01.00 crashing

Posted By nmeistrup Aug 17, 2022 01:51:00 AM
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Hi Perry, Have you tried after installing the last CCW Database for PowerFlex drives? It is available in the download page: PowerFlex 753 downloads Please, press in download (grey arrow) and select the item: 'All CCW and Logix Database Files - Updated 08/09/2022' (131MB). It might solve the ...

RE: 856T-B24LC on a 3rd party IO Link Master

Posted By nmeistrup Aug 03, 2022 01:37:00 AM
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I Adam, Have you seen this note about the wiring and the required power supply? BF27096 - 856T IO-Link Control Tower Module won't turn on even though IO-Link comms are working I hope it will be useful. Regards, Nils. ------------------------------ nmeistrup ------------------------- ...

RE: View Designer - SYNCHED and INDETERMINATE states with emulation

Posted By nmeistrup Jul 27, 2022 01:55:00 AM
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Hi Federico, Studio 5000 Emulate can change the update rate with the option: Options --> Auto Refresh Rate = twice per sec/ once per sec / once per 2 sec. In page 20 of: Studio 5000 Logix Emulate Getting Results Guide - publication LGEM5K-GR016 Could it help to you? Remember that in all simulations ...

RE: How can I connect a sensor with rs422 output to plc

Posted By nmeistrup Jul 15, 2022 09:21:00 AM
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Hi Ken, SLC 500 5/04 controller has a serial port CH0, with RS-232C protocol, capable to set as ASCII comms. It will require a RS422/232C converter to connect to the Banner L-GAGE. Other options are 1747-BAS module (but it is discontinued). SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style - User Manual - 1747-UM011. ...

RE: UDT Deep Dive (looking for .xml documentation)

Posted By nmeistrup Jul 14, 2022 02:32:00 AM
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Hi Jeremy, An UDT is a DataType in Studio 5000. The L5X file (xml type) declaration for they are explained in the next doc, Chapter 3: Logix 5000™ Controllers Import/Export - Reference Manual . Publication 1756-RM014. Several declarations that you are searching for, are not listed in this document. ...

RE: 1791-24B8 Replacement

Posted By nmeistrup Jul 13, 2022 10:06:00 AM
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Hi Kevin, 1791-24B8 is a remote IO module with RIO comms. 24 inputs / 8 outputs 24VDC. Any RIO adapter with digital modules can replace it, if available. For example: 1794-ASB 1794-IB16 (2 units) 1794-OB16 can cover the same feature. The new adapter must set the same Rack/Group that the 1791. ...

RE: Cannot open Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Posted By nmeistrup Jul 07, 2022 01:49:00 AM
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Hi MP, Studio 5000 version can be the cause, v21 to v27 are developed for Windows 7 (better with SP1). Also 32bits machines can be problems with newer versions, V28 and next. I would try first to launch the LogixDesigner.exe file, running it with Administrator rights. You can find it in: For 32-bit ...

RE: PanelView Plus 7 2711P-T12W22D9P Reboots to Welcome to PanelView Plus

Posted By nmeistrup Jun 22, 2022 01:54:00 AM
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Hi Vikram, I saw it. And we solved it resetting the terminal to factory default. The process is: Do the following: Press the Maintenance Mode button once, which is located on the back of the terminal, above the Speaker Audio out terminals. Note: If this does not take you in to the Maintenance ...

RE: Studio 5K View Designer errors

Posted By nmeistrup Jun 17, 2022 08:15:00 AM
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RE: Studio 5K View Designer errors

Posted By nmeistrup Jun 17, 2022 06:51:00 AM
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I usually open the Control Panel --> Programs --> Programs & Features --> Studio 5000 View Designer, and read the versions installed. It might be more than one. ------------------------------ nmeistrup ------------------------------

RE: 1756-ENET/B

Posted By nmeistrup Jun 17, 2022 02:32:00 AM
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Hi Pete, Have you checked if its IP address is unique in this subnet? In other case, I believe the 1756-ENET module is damaged. It might work in other place, but it cannot do it propertly in certain conditions (power supply, ground level, or other environmental variables). Because the OK led solid ...

RE: Factory Talk /View designer

Posted By nmeistrup Jun 17, 2022 02:03:00 AM
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Hi Jim, Sure, this banner is not a built object. But, I saw it in several projects. If I remember well, they triggered an Alarm Display instead the Alarm Banner. They have set in Alarm Setup --> Advanced --> Current Alarms: to desired Display. This display contained an Alarm List with two arrow buttons, ...

RE: Studio 5K View Designer errors

Posted By nmeistrup Jun 17, 2022 12:22:00 AM
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Hi Todd, If you have installed View Designer V2.xx, please, uninstall it. Then repair higher version of View Designer, or better, install newer version than installed. ------------------------------ nmeistrup ------------------------------