System.CurrentDate question
On a system with a dedicated SCADA and several view nodes where the System.CurrentDate is used on a graphic, does this time come from the individual PC running IFIX or does it come from the SCADA node...
View ArticleGMR and device loss error in series 90-70
hi , when i go online with series 90-70 plc , it shows logic equal. but the problem is when i go in the diagnostic of online cpu it shows the following faults : controller faults : application message...
View ArticleHistorian addin 5.5 excel addin problem
We are unable to import new tags into iHistorian using the excel addin. the inport gives an error We found that the problem was in one of the new columns (for us at least, we recently upgraded from...
View ArticleReuse of previous tag names in Historian 4.5
Accidentaly, I renamed some tags (from iFIX Collector) in our Historian 4.5 database. It seems to me that historical values could be queried by the old tag name, i.e. the tag name is still defined as...
View ArticleShare data between two PLCs through PNC modue
Hi, Is it possible to share data between two RX3i PLCs using Profinet Controller? Thanks in advance...
View ArticleStop timer
Hi Is there any possibility to make a timer in CIMPLICITY to automatic stop the machine in a certain time (Master stop)? If it not possible inside the app, can I program a new app to do this order?...
View ArticleCimplicity 8.2 SIM 32
After I upgraded to SIM 32 I have been having issues with random Tag data not available on various screens. The tag will display TEXT. To fix the issue I have to close the screens and reopen. Any one...
View ArticleBug in Unacknowledged Alarms
Good Morning, I am working on a project developed in IFIX 5.0. I am using unacknowledged alarms tag in the database(Type:AI, I/O Device: SIM, I/O Address: C:UACKL). And this tag output is sent to the...
View ArticleHaving a hard time w/animations via vba
Morning all, I've decided to rework some of my "system overview" screens by adding some animation to some of the objects on the fly via vba... I followed the e-books fairly well and was able to...
View ArticleRefresh Process Database using VBA
I want to refresh the process database using VBA or VB script. Please tell me the syntax or VB code to refresh the process database.
View ArticleIGS 7.58 (SNMP protocol) modify by Visual Basic the scan rate
Hello, I have the following question: I'm working on a project in iFIX 5.5 using the driver 7.58 ISM SNMP protocol; I need to change manually with visual basic the scan rate of the device (IGS). Is...
View ArticleiFIX5.8_migration
I'm trying to transfer the existing data(IFIX4.0) to a new computer(IFIX5.8). but I'm don't know how to do it. I'm thinking two ways as below. (A) install IFIX4.0 to a new computer and restore...
View ArticleDGR and Cimplicity 9
First post, be kind! We are delivering a mostly web based solution to our users, and as such are using the dashboarding features within Vision 6 to present Cimplicity 9 graphical displays (mimics of...
View ArticleError: I can't resolve this error, pls tell me how to find!
Hi, i have a problem with ifix 5.5, when startup, the msgbox show with content: "Other schedule, Picture, Toolbar, or dynamo set with the name 'User' is already open" Pls tell me how to find and...
View ArticleSuppress Save Dialog?
I want to use some self modifying code in a user.fxg VB module, that runs in the run time environment. But when I do this, I get the dialog asking to save the user.fxg when I close workspace. Is there...
View ArticleiFix 5.8 redundent system design
I see a lot of ways to set up two machines as an enhanced fail-over design So I figured I would ask people who have done it So what I want is Machine A and Machine B Machine B is the Standby Machine...
View ArticleProficy PfMd Licensing
Hi, Does anybody have idea about Proficy PfMD licensing? and mail components of PfMD license pack? Does it come with Workflow, Open Enterprise and Plant Apps modules? Thanks & Regards, Piyush S
View ArticleVersaMax Micro - Will Connecting RS-232 Connection Affect PLC Operation?
I have a VersaMax IC200UAL005-BG that is currently controlling a unit that is in production. I need to connect to the RS-232 RJ-45 port to communicate with the PLC but I would like to make sure that...
View Article9070 IC697CPM915 Program Loss
The program is gone after a over night power down. Battery voltage is 2.95 Volts. Using Proficy-Machine edition (Target)(Diagnostics), there is no indication of a battery failure. If I unplug the...
View ArticleRXI Has no firmware
Checked on a project this morning and my RXI controller has nothing in it. No firmware no program and it will not let me set a temporary IP address. Anyone else have this problem?
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