Cannot write to ifix block
I am trying to write a value to ifix DI block through vba after a click of a button it has been working fine but all of a sudden it stopped. i can no loger wirte to the it . I have write output...
View Articlebring to front question
when we upgraded from 6.1 to 8.1 the way cimplicity displays the edges of buttons changed and now it looks like some buttons are on top of each other just enough to annoy our operators. since we have...
View ArticleIGS - AR and DR Offsets
We are starting a project where we will converting a few hundred iFix 3.5 Classic Desktop SCADAS with ABR to iFix 5.5 Workspace SCADA's using IGS. The original applications used a number of AR and...
View ArticleQP Control can't read registry from SR 489 digital relay
I must use a Quick Panel Control 15" for reading registry from a SR 489 digital relay (made by GE Multilin), but I have the folowing problem: - the LED "Computer RS 485"- on the relay - lit...
View ArticleQP Control can't communicate with SR 489 digital relley
I must use a Quick Panel Control 15" for reading registry from a SR 489 digital relay (made by GE Multilin), but I have the folowing problem: - the LED "Computer RS 485"- on the relay - lit...
View ArticleiFix 5.5 Classic Historian
Hi, I installed iFix 5.5 and SIM iFix55_Pulse_FD for Cassic Historian on Win 7 32 bit. My question is if I can use Enhanced Chart like Line Chart with Classic Historian, I noticed that it has export...
View ArticleProblems with PCM301 communication
I have installed one PCM301 alongwith CPU374 for serial communication with 2 slave devices on RS485. This system was working since last 5 years. Few days back the communication between PCM and 2 slave...
View ArticleCommunication Issues with IGS
I connected a modbus device to a SCADA PC via ethernet switch. Communication driver used is IGS Modbus TCP/IP. If I connect other PC using Modscan through the same ethernet switch, I was'nt able to...
View ArticleCimp client 8.2 slower than 8.1
I recently updated our clients from Windows XP - Cimplicity 8.1 to Windows 7 - Cimplicity 8.2 (SIM 18) (Server remained the same: Cimplicity 8.1 SIM 23) Since the update a few screens seem to be...
View ArticleErrors in downloading to plc from proficy
I am using Proficy 7.0 and have been getting errors trying to update my Rx3i controller logics . A few of the errors is shown below: "Validating Services Error 4368: Variable name [.A] is invalid...
View ArticleTry to use Eda to read field A_ALMEXT1
Hello, does the following function also support to read the "A_ALMEXT1" field from a tagname "eda_get_asc%". Function is working fine for A_CV value, but not for the "A_ALMEXT1" field. I always get...
View ArticleProficy Portal display to add into workflow form activity
Hello, I want to show Proficy Portal display in workflow task step. I configured Portal Data source and imported displays. It correctly selected and viewed using Global Viewer. But There is no ability...
View Articleputting a map in cim edit
Hi All I have a map with markings of many facilities scattered over a large area (jpeg format) i want to split this image to several zones i.e. use one cim screen and move from zone to zone by...
View ArticleWorkspace Starts and Minimize
Hi, I'm running IFIX 3.1 on one machine. It has been working fine for the last 3 years. It boots without problems, configuration as usual. All of a sudden, the Workspace starts, recognizes all the...
View ArticleCimedit wont open
I hope someone can help me with this. I try to edit a screen but cim edit will not open. It tries to start the project. This worked a little while ago. I even tried, reinstalling. Anyone have any...
View ArticleDatabase manager - open specific DB by default
version 5.5 Where is the INI entry that allows me to skip the selection of database when Database manager is started and just open a specified db by default? I have done this before so I know its...
View ArticleElapsed time display in Cimplicity 8.0
I have been asked/tasked to display an elapsed time between On cycles of a pump. Ordinarily I would accomplish this in the ladder logic of the 90-30 that is controlling the pump, but since the project...
View ArticleVersaMax Micro power issue
We have 2 - 24 volt VesaMax Micro PLCs, IC200UDR010 - DK, that can not tolerate a 1 to 2 volt peak - peak, 10 - 12 uS noise pulse on the 24 volt supply line. This causes the PLC to lock up and the...
View ArticleIO physical address
Hi Members, we are currently using a Rx7i CPU with RX3i remote IO, with Proficiency 5.9 software. Could someone tell me how to find the physical address of IO's for the code tag address. I can do it...
View ArticleAcknowledge of alarms based on 'Alarm Area'
Hi, I would like to acknowledge alarms in the alarm table based on the slelection of alarm area. Is there any script available for this?
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