it was duplicated so I deleted it
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Recording the maximum value of an analog tag
For those that have used the Knowledge Base article KB858 "To Maintain a Record of Maximum Value of an Analog Tag", I believe there is a better calculation to use that is simpler and more accurate.
For example, using the calculation provided [((A*(A>B))+(B*((B+C)>A)))] and letting C = 0.1 (for simplicity), if A = 10.05 and B = 10 then both terms are true (eg: 10.05 * (10.05 > 10) + 10 * (10.1 > 10.05) ), giving an incorrect value of 20.05.
If you use B+(A>B)*(A-B) for the output calculation you overcome that problem and do not need a margin of error value.
For example, using the calculation provided [((A*(A>B))+(B*((B+C)>A)))] and letting C = 0.1 (for simplicity), if A = 10.05 and B = 10 then both terms are true (eg: 10.05 * (10.05 > 10) + 10 * (10.1 > 10.05) ), giving an incorrect value of 20.05.
If you use B+(A>B)*(A-B) for the output calculation you overcome that problem and do not need a margin of error value.
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BEM331 version update
Hello
I have been working on a project which aims to migrate all of our series 90 PLCs to PAC systems.
As Ge has not made fully available a new alternative to the GBCs, we plan on keeping those by using them on the new PAC Systems Rack.
However, I have read in one the manuals that, in order for the GBC BEM 331 to work with the new PAC rack, its version has to be K or a superior one.
My question is:
is there any way to upgrade the version of a BEM 331? I've been told it is possible to do that with the BEM 731 by replacing its EEPROM with another one.
Is that possible?
Thank you in advance
I have been working on a project which aims to migrate all of our series 90 PLCs to PAC systems.
As Ge has not made fully available a new alternative to the GBCs, we plan on keeping those by using them on the new PAC Systems Rack.
However, I have read in one the manuals that, in order for the GBC BEM 331 to work with the new PAC rack, its version has to be K or a superior one.
My question is:
is there any way to upgrade the version of a BEM 331? I've been told it is possible to do that with the BEM 731 by replacing its EEPROM with another one.
Is that possible?
Thank you in advance
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IC695 PNC memory
How much memory will an Rx3i Profinet controller handle? The documentation stated 128Kbytes. I am trying to configure an Anybus Communicator with 512 Analog input/512 Analog output bytes and it is flagging it with a fault. The maximum length is 64.
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Open Last Picture
Hi everyone!
One quick question: is there any way to open the last picture you have navigated (open the last picture)?
I can't find it in the help or in any forum...
Thanks!
One quick question: is there any way to open the last picture you have navigated (open the last picture)?
I can't find it in the help or in any forum...
Thanks!
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Set Range Of A Slider Control?
I am using Proficy, and I have a slider control on my Panel. How can I change the range property ("From" and "To") of the slider animation through either VBScript or ViewScript?
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Fault Tables Reference Information
Hello.
I'm using Cimplicity 8.2 to read fault tables of a RX3i via S90 Triplex. Have two NIU connected.
I'm need to display on a screen information about the faults on the tables (PLC Fault Table and IO Fault Table).
Right now I'm able to see information of the tables looking on addresses %PLC_FAULT and %IO_FAULT, there is everything, but I just see a bunch of numbers. On the PLC_FAULT I see information about the faults of the NIU's too.
There is a screen automatically generated by the S90 Triplex configuration wizard, right there I can see information about the PLC_FAULT table, looking on the scripts I can get how to decode most of the data from this table, but still it is not an official reference and I need the IO Fault Table too.
Where can I find documentation about the structure of the tables to know the meaning of these numbers so I decode the details of each fault to show it on screen??
I'm using Cimplicity 8.2 to read fault tables of a RX3i via S90 Triplex. Have two NIU connected.
I'm need to display on a screen information about the faults on the tables (PLC Fault Table and IO Fault Table).
Right now I'm able to see information of the tables looking on addresses %PLC_FAULT and %IO_FAULT, there is everything, but I just see a bunch of numbers. On the PLC_FAULT I see information about the faults of the NIU's too.
There is a screen automatically generated by the S90 Triplex configuration wizard, right there I can see information about the PLC_FAULT table, looking on the scripts I can get how to decode most of the data from this table, but still it is not an official reference and I need the IO Fault Table too.
Where can I find documentation about the structure of the tables to know the meaning of these numbers so I decode the details of each fault to show it on screen??
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Alarmcast
I am running individual Alarm cast components on two machines. The alarm gateway is on the HMI Cimplicity SCADA machine, and the Alarm cast server/alarm admin (fpserverver) and alarmcast alarm administrator (fpamserver) are on a seperate pc that is also used for all external access.
Everything works fine if I use the alarm client to send a message from the gateway PC, but it will not send alarms automatically from the gateway when an alarm occurs.
The log file shows it is trying to load alarms from the alarmcast server pc and not the gateway.
Should the fpam.mdb and service be located on the gateway pc?
Everything works fine if I use the alarm client to send a message from the gateway PC, but it will not send alarms automatically from the gateway when an alarm occurs.
The log file shows it is trying to load alarms from the alarmcast server pc and not the gateway.
Should the fpam.mdb and service be located on the gateway pc?
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CMM321 Firmware Version?
Is there a way to determine the firmware version on a CMM321 without taking it out of the rack and looking at the sticker?
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Problem with I/O ADDR Proficy Database Manager
Hi! My name is Gabrielle . I'm working in a project right now with iFix 3.5 and the computer still uses PROFIBUS communication, so my project consists in changing the communication by using an APPLICOM card PFB1500.
so, here comes the problem with the data base.The older addr of PROFIBUS have this structure: 1D226:1 and the new ones have this structure: APPLICOM;AG01;CP30SL22.DB226DW1; No Access Path. The color red shows the place where is going to be the new number in de APPLICOM addr I/O but i don't think that is the correct number, it must have a coversion system or something to workout well.
Please. I would preciate your help.
Thanks.
Gabrielle
so, here comes the problem with the data base.The older addr of PROFIBUS have this structure: 1D226:1 and the new ones have this structure: APPLICOM;AG01;CP30SL22.DB226DW1; No Access Path. The color red shows the place where is going to be the new number in de APPLICOM addr I/O but i don't think that is the correct number, it must have a coversion system or something to workout well.
Please. I would preciate your help.
Thanks.
Gabrielle
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Picture iFix 5.0 open in iFix 3.5
Hello,
has anyone have any idea how to open a picture created in iFix 5.0 in iFix 3.5.
Best regards
has anyone have any idea how to open a picture created in iFix 5.0 in iFix 3.5.
Best regards
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Versamax plc cpu hardware failure
Our project has been operating with approximately 60 "VERSAMAX PLCs with IC200 CPU001", for the last 3 years. A dozen of these have been crashing repeatedly most especially after an mains failure.
We have been experiencing this problem for some time now and even tried changing their CPU, however this seemed to make no difference. We have also verified that the batteries in the CPU have been checked and found to be working properly.
The error message prompts "CONTROLLER CPU HARDWARE FAILURE" and must be removed manually before the PLC is reset, otherwise the CPU will remain dysfunctional.
The manual shows this error as a hardware fault but doesn't provide sufficient information to resolve this issue. Hence, we would like to know what may be causing the failure so we may be able to take correctional action.
We have been experiencing this problem for some time now and even tried changing their CPU, however this seemed to make no difference. We have also verified that the batteries in the CPU have been checked and found to be working properly.
The error message prompts "CONTROLLER CPU HARDWARE FAILURE" and must be removed manually before the PLC is reset, otherwise the CPU will remain dysfunctional.
The manual shows this error as a hardware fault but doesn't provide sufficient information to resolve this issue. Hence, we would like to know what may be causing the failure so we may be able to take correctional action.
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Complicity Machine Edition v 5 LD Bloock query
I am using cimplicity machine edition version 5 for 90-70 series when I add LD Block and by clicking parameters it allows me to only 7 input and outputs
I want to configure 12 inputs and 12 outputs
Is it possible for 90-70
What are the maximum numbers of parameters in LD Block
I want to configure 12 inputs and 12 outputs
Is it possible for 90-70
What are the maximum numbers of parameters in LD Block
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how to set SCADA server and client?
I have 3 pc for iFIX 5.0, 2 pcs are SCADA server and other one is client
Configure primary SCADA servers in the SCU
Local Startup Definition
Local Node Name : MPC1
Local Logical Name : CLPC1
Configure Secondary SCADA servers in the SCU
Local Startup Definition
Local Node Name : MPC2
Local Logical Name : CLPC1
Configure Client PC in the SCU
Network Configuration
enable TCP/IP
Remote Node Name : VIEW
Primary : MPC1
Secondary : MPC2
I have some Problem
In the SCU configure of SCADA server i need to enable TCP/IP ?
how to set the client PC of Local Startup Definition,Local Node Name and Local Logical Name
Configure primary SCADA servers in the SCU
Local Startup Definition
Local Node Name : MPC1
Local Logical Name : CLPC1
Configure Secondary SCADA servers in the SCU
Local Startup Definition
Local Node Name : MPC2
Local Logical Name : CLPC1
Configure Client PC in the SCU
Network Configuration
enable TCP/IP
Remote Node Name : VIEW
Primary : MPC1
Secondary : MPC2
I have some Problem
In the SCU configure of SCADA server i need to enable TCP/IP ?
how to set the client PC of Local Startup Definition,Local Node Name and Local Logical Name
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PME export - import to Cimplicity
Is there a way to export all UDT variables from PME 7.0 and import them to Cimplicity 8.2? So they would be created as Points that use Proficy OPC Driver to connect to PLC.
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Slow response with IGS driver and iFix 5.1
I have an application where I send a data request to my ControlLogix PLC. The data request is in the form of an integer value.
The PLC loads data into a predefined set of tags, and when done it returns the requested integer value in a "return tag".
My HMI compares the "data request" with the return tag and when they are the same I know that my data load is complete.
My return tag - however - updates with a substantial delay in my Database. I have defined the tag as an AR block. I check the value of the tag with a "readvalue" statement looping until match or a time out value of 10 seconds.
The AR block is apparently (according to documentation) only read if it is in a tag in an open picture - but I guess it is also read if I perform a "readvalue". The same logic works flawless with an S7A-driver and a Siemens PLC.
I have tried to change the return tag to be an AI data block with a scan time of 500 ms or 1 s - but it still updates slowly. Often 4-5 seconds is needed and sometimes (one in 25..) it times out as I exceed my 10 seconds.
The data appears to load faster - only the return tag seems to update slowly (I do Ctrl-R in the database window to see it update).
In the PLC we can see that the values are updated in a split second after the request is made.
Any suggestions on how to speed it up?
I use iFix 5.1 and IGS 7.58 driver.
The PLC loads data into a predefined set of tags, and when done it returns the requested integer value in a "return tag".
My HMI compares the "data request" with the return tag and when they are the same I know that my data load is complete.
My return tag - however - updates with a substantial delay in my Database. I have defined the tag as an AR block. I check the value of the tag with a "readvalue" statement looping until match or a time out value of 10 seconds.
The AR block is apparently (according to documentation) only read if it is in a tag in an open picture - but I guess it is also read if I perform a "readvalue". The same logic works flawless with an S7A-driver and a Siemens PLC.
I have tried to change the return tag to be an AI data block with a scan time of 500 ms or 1 s - but it still updates slowly. Often 4-5 seconds is needed and sometimes (one in 25..) it times out as I exceed my 10 seconds.
The data appears to load faster - only the return tag seems to update slowly (I do Ctrl-R in the database window to see it update).
In the PLC we can see that the values are updated in a split second after the request is made.
Any suggestions on how to speed it up?
I use iFix 5.1 and IGS 7.58 driver.
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Time Scripts
I am trying to write a View script on A GE 6 quick panel View.
The panel is getting the time from a SNTP, at 3 pm every day I want a script to toggle a plc bit %m00064
I have tried CopyTimeToString and using the string in the plc, and TimeValue, I have tried to find help on the internet with no luck cant find much about view scripting
Thanks
The panel is getting the time from a SNTP, at 3 pm every day I want a script to toggle a plc bit %m00064
I have tried CopyTimeToString and using the string in the plc, and TimeValue, I have tried to find help on the internet with no luck cant find much about view scripting
Thanks
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Missing something Basic
I apologize in advance. When the solution is provided it will surely demonstrate that I overlooked something very basic. I have been trying to communicate beteween a Versamax Micro IC200UDD064 and an IC200UDR064 via the Comm Request Statement. Both devices are equipped with IC200UEM001 Ethernet Adapters. I have been happy enough plinking around trying to solve this problem but now my employer is beginning to tighten the screws a little. In several different configurations I consistently am faced with a 020C(Hex) fault code. I tired to configure comm for serial and the local machine locked up. After reading different posts I realize that I need to confirm my firmware version and the version of the Ethernet Opetion Module. I haven't a clue where to look.
Once determined I have to decide on a protocol and pursue it. I was hoping to be able to (remotely) log into each device with ProficyME even after the system is up and running but I am beginning to believe that might not be possible. Downloading drivers are an issue with security so I should know where I am headed right out of the gate. The system will be run on an Intranet isolated from the outside world for now but pressure is building to provide access to some of the data to users outside of the Facility. We would merge this minor network with one already managed on a server up and running with Cimplicity.
All I had intended to do was move data into a register and read three words worth of boolean data and occaisionally write one word.
1) Where do I find revision levels?
2) How do I determine what driver has been installed?
3) Any recommendations on a protocol?
4) Just curious, why does this all seem so ancient?
Once determined I have to decide on a protocol and pursue it. I was hoping to be able to (remotely) log into each device with ProficyME even after the system is up and running but I am beginning to believe that might not be possible. Downloading drivers are an issue with security so I should know where I am headed right out of the gate. The system will be run on an Intranet isolated from the outside world for now but pressure is building to provide access to some of the data to users outside of the Facility. We would merge this minor network with one already managed on a server up and running with Cimplicity.
All I had intended to do was move data into a register and read three words worth of boolean data and occaisionally write one word.
1) Where do I find revision levels?
2) How do I determine what driver has been installed?
3) Any recommendations on a protocol?
4) Just curious, why does this all seem so ancient?
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Issue on Loading Qucik data/trend analysis for Value Display
Hi,
When we try to do Quick trend/data analysis for particluar point in RTIP display, It is loading with empty popup window for some points.
For some other points in the same display, it loads properly with data and trend analysis.
What could be the causes for not loading for some points. We are taking data's for last 7 days with average value in the analysis window.
Please advise hot to resolve this issue.
Regards,
Jothivel B
When we try to do Quick trend/data analysis for particluar point in RTIP display, It is loading with empty popup window for some points.
For some other points in the same display, it loads properly with data and trend analysis.
What could be the causes for not loading for some points. We are taking data's for last 7 days with average value in the analysis window.
Please advise hot to resolve this issue.
Regards,
Jothivel B
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Modbus TCP/IP Communication
Hello everyone,
I am new to the automation and communication industry. I have a query regarding the TCP/IP communication.
I am using GE PLC which supports TCP/IP protocol. The PLC is communicating to a server in control room and server again is connected to the existing centralized network through switch. Now we have to connect some additional pumps into our PLC. These pump controller supports Modbus over TCP/IP protocol and it has RJ45 connectivity as well. I need to connect them such a way so that there is no disturbance in the existing centralised network related to IP conflicts.
Suggest me the best possible way to connect those pumps.
Thanks in Advance
I am new to the automation and communication industry. I have a query regarding the TCP/IP communication.
I am using GE PLC which supports TCP/IP protocol. The PLC is communicating to a server in control room and server again is connected to the existing centralized network through switch. Now we have to connect some additional pumps into our PLC. These pump controller supports Modbus over TCP/IP protocol and it has RJ45 connectivity as well. I need to connect them such a way so that there is no disturbance in the existing centralised network related to IP conflicts.
Suggest me the best possible way to connect those pumps.
Thanks in Advance
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