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RE: Optix Datalogging

Posted By Retzlaff Jul 02, 2026 01:55:09 PM
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As mentioned I figured it out. I changed my code around for better timing and all seems to work as it should. The only question I have now is there a way to limit the decimal places that I am storing into the data table. I am taking a real and storing it, however I want only 2 decimal places. I tried ...

RE: Optix Datalogging

Posted By Retzlaff Jul 02, 2026 12:12:16 PM
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I think I figured it out. It seems like a timing issue. I have changed some of my code and it seems to be working, I just have a few more things to clean up to get how I want it. Thanks for all the help and the videos, which were a great reference. ------------------------------ Scott Retzlaff Automation ...

RE: Optix Datalogging

Posted By Retzlaff Jul 02, 2026 09:49:00 AM
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I followed the steps from the video, but I'm running into an issue and wanted to get input. When I create the model tag and add the "transitioned" event, everything looks correct initially - the method appears after the tag, as expected. However, if I navigate away and come back, the method automatically ...

Optix Datalogging

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 30, 2026 04:17:00 PM
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My setup - Want to track cycles of a machine, with each cycle saving count, peak current, and cycle time. What I have done I have displayed each of these values for real time I have created a structure in the PLC so that when it cycles it increments count, and moves peak current and cycle ...

Interesting observation and curious..

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 29, 2026 11:02:00 AM
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This morning I made some changes to one of my applications and wanted to download, but it would not allow me. It stated something about check to see if some service was running. It was when I tried entering the password for the final step. I logged in via remote (with same password) and the panel ...

RE: Optix Error

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 19, 2026 09:44:00 AM
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There must of been something that was not playing nice. After the update on the panel it seems to be OK at this time. And I am getting feedback on utilization on the widget screen also now. ------------------------------ Scott Retzlaff Automation Engineer | Manufacturing Efficiency Expert | Innovator ...

RE: Optix Error

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 19, 2026 07:43:00 AM
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My Optix 1.7.3.39 Optix Panel Catalog 2800S-156DS-N1S Firmware 6.0.1.165 OS Version 8922104A.6.1.0.280 System Manager 1.6.0.109 FT Remote Access 14.1.0.209 I also attached the device logs if that would help any. The following is also from the information ...

RE: Optix Error

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 19, 2026 07:42:32 AM
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RE: Optix and Microsoft - Login question

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 19, 2026 07:32:00 AM
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Thank you, I did not know, but now I do. 😁 ------------------------------ Scott Retzlaff Automation Engineer | Manufacturing Efficiency Expert | Innovator in Automated Systems ------------------------------ ...

Optix Error

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 18, 2026 02:48:00 PM
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I load my application to an Optix panel and I am getting the following error every 2 seconds. Any thoughts 2026-06-18 14:39:39.521;urn:FTOptix:System;0;Error;32;DeviceConfiguration::GetCPUUtilization: cannot read CPU usage info As a reference it looks like everything else is reading fine. ...

Optix and Microsoft - Login question

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 18, 2026 10:25:00 AM
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Current setup - I have our Optix Applications with users created in them assigned to groups. What I wanted - I wanted to start preparing for AD tie in and have the same groups so I asked our IT What they said - They mentioned we are moving away from AD\LDAP and moving to Microsoft Entra ID. ...

RE: PLC5 License

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 17, 2026 08:40:00 AM
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As people have mentioned I agree contact Rockwell Tech Support. If these are via activation manager they can reset so you can download activation again. I have done this in the past. ------------------------------ Scott Retzlaff Automation Engineer | Manufacturing Efficiency Expert | Innovator ...

RE: Join us this Thursday! One Day Away. FT Optix Community Gathering (virtual event)

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 16, 2026 09:04:00 AM
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A tumbler would be cool. ------------------------------ Scott Retzlaff Automation Engineer | Manufacturing Efficiency Expert | Innovator in Automated Systems ------------------------------

RE: Optix Tag Imports - What am I missing

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 16, 2026 07:41:00 AM
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Thank you for the insight on directories, etc. I will keep that in mind if I see this pop up again and do some more testing. All I can say is, it was weird. 🙂 ------------------------------ Scott Retzlaff Automation Engineer | Manufacturing Efficiency Expert | Innovator in Automated Systems ...

RE: Optix Tag Imports - What am I missing

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 15, 2026 01:53:00 PM
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So interesting items.... I started replicating for two other machines and one worked and the other had the same problem as above. After completing the following steps it started working. Now was it because of the steps or because it finally just wanted to start working I do not know and probably ...

RE: Optix Tag Imports - What am I missing

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 15, 2026 09:23:00 AM
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This morning I had a chance to do some additional testing. I opened the file in version 1.7.0.804 and everything worked fine, then opened it again in 1.7.3.39 and it was working there as well. I took it a step further and added another new tag that had given me the same trouble last week, and that worked ...

RE: Optix Tag Imports - What am I missing

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 12, 2026 11:06:00 AM
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Thank I will have to check the windows update thing. One thing I find interesting is I have another tag that is communicating, but that was before I upgraded the Optix project so may need to look at trying that with an older version also. ------------------------------ Scott Retzlaff Automation ...

Optix Tag Imports - What am I missing

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 12, 2026 09:34:00 AM
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PLC 1769-L36ERMS Firmware - V28 Optix Version 1.7.3.39 Issue> I import tags and select what I want. In this case a tag called OptixInformationReal which is a Real tag with a dimension of 10. All imports fine and shows a green check. The following is when ...

RE: Join us this Thursday! One Day Away. FT Optix Community Gathering (virtual event)

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 11, 2026 03:38:00 PM
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What a fantastic event today! The FactoryTalk Optix community never disappoints and it's truly inspiring by so many knowledgeable people who are genuinely willing to share their expertise and help others. Looking forward to the next one! (And maybe someday getting some of that swag Blake always has) ...

RE: Optix Diagnostic Information In Datagrid

Posted By Retzlaff Jun 11, 2026 02:44:00 PM
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I don't know if this is what you are looking for and have not used it yet myself, but do know there is a "Runtime Output Logger" in the template library. It says the following about it.... DESCRIPTION A sample event logger to log output from the current application (equivalent to the Output tab ...