http://forum.automationdirect.com/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:46:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.automationdirect.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.automationdirect.com/ http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6809&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:33:05 GMT Hi Guys Can somebody point me in the right direction on this issue? I am trying to figure out how to write the logic for an analog input that is ... Hi Guys
Can somebody point me in the right direction on this issue? I am trying to figure out how to write the logic for an analog input that is 20.9 = 4ma and 0 = 20ma.
This is an oxygen sensor. Am familiar with the standard 4-20ma loops but have never dealt with the reverse loop type. Any help would be appreciated. ]]> General Applications rilver http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6809 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6808&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:37:00 GMT I am sure there is an easy answer to this but I have not found it yet. I have just received the Click Analog module C0-02DR-D and am trying to... I am sure there is an easy answer to this but I have not found it yet. I have just received the Click Analog module C0-02DR-D and am trying to configure the new Analog inputs for use in my application written prior to the Analog module's introduction. On the Analog Input Module setup screen, the column under VOLTAGE is not blue. What causes it to not be blue? If I connect to the module and start a new application, the module presents a blue column and saves my choices of VOLTAGE or CURRENT. When the blue column is not present, my choices are not saved. I was hoping I could remove the original CPU (C0-00DR-D) and plug in the new Analog CPU (C0-02DR-D), then add code to include Analog inputs for my previously written application. I don't have to start all over and write the application from scratch if I want to now have Analog inputs, do I? I have upgraded the firmware in the CPU and have converted my application to 1.10, so I thought that would handle the CPU and previous application being aware of each other. Apparently there is something more to be done.

Thanks for any suggestions or knowledge.

Bob ]]> General Applications so2r http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6808 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6807&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:03 GMT I'm using D4-HSC to run a 2 speed brake motor that operates a panel saw fence. Using CW for high speed, OT1 for slow speed and OT2 for the brake.
The problem is that OT1(slow speed) stays on after OT2 (brake) comes on and destination has been reached. After destination is reached I disable HSC run. ]]> General Applications daveinarmstrong http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6807 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6806&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:32:29 GMT Can I use a NTC Thermistor with either the RTD or Thermocouple card? is there any way to use the NTC as an RTD and just build in a different range... Can I use a NTC Thermistor with either the RTD or Thermocouple card? is there any way to use the NTC as an RTD and just build in a different range value for that sensor? ]]> General Applications dieseltwitch http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6806 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6805&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:18:39 GMT As I was sitting at my desk, fielding a less-than-exciting support call, I started wondering if I could post to Twitter from a PLC. I've done it with Arduino, but never a PLC.

My goal would have been to directly post it, and figured ECOM email would be the best route. A quick search found that by using blogger.com to take an email blog submission, and twitterfeed.com to repost an RSS feed to twitter, it could easily be done. Within 5 minutes I had my PLC posting to blogger.com via email, then twitterfeed relaying to twitter.

I know none of this is a ground-breaking discovery, but it's pretty neat to have your devices posting their own status reports! ]]> General Applications automate-it http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6805 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6804&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:53:36 GMT I asked a question about grounding before but I need a little bit of clarification, I was told that if there are any electronics on the door of an... I asked a question about grounding before but I need a little bit of clarification,
I was told that if there are any electronics on the door of an enclosure that the door must be bonded to the enclosure. does this need to be done if there are only low voltage items on the door? Ie a C-More Micro or a DC power C-More Screen? ]]> General Applications dieseltwitch http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6804 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6803&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:57:20 GMT First time I used the Cmore and I have a few suggestions for features that I would like to see added. 1. An option for BEEP PULSE, When pressing a... First time I used the Cmore and I have a few suggestions for features that I would like to see added.

1. An option for BEEP PULSE, When pressing a button the beep comes on and stays on as long as the button is pushed. I would like an option for this to be a configurable 1-shot , where this can be set to maximum on-time.

2. Notification and Handshake Option for Text Entry box. You have this feature for numeric entry, why is it missing for text entry?

3. Tab navigation on grouped objects. When you group a lot of objects together and you need to change the properties of each object in the group, it is difficult to click on object you want. THis is especially difficult it they overlap. You could setup the tab key to cycle the focus for each object and then use the return key to edit the individual property in the group.

4. Allow bitmapped text for all fonts. On other HMI's they allow this and I can choose "small fonts" font to get more text on a button.

5. Add a pixel width specification for frames.

6. Add Rulers to the screen or hash marks for half, quarters. Yes, I know you can adjust the grid for this, but I like the grid small and have markers for these divisions to make objects symetrical on the screen.

7.Transparency Option for numeric Display.

8. Filling Shapes . Fill option changes to require a tag when advanced features are selected. What if you are selecting advanced features to get another feature and want the shape filled without a tag. Yes, you can put a dummy tag, but why add extra communcations traffic when it is not necessary? Replace with an either-or selection on how to fill the shape. Perhaps a radio button selection on fill type?

9. Radius specification on the shape objects.



These are just a few, I will be adding items as I work with the unit. ]]> Operator Interface allukes http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6803 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6802&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:30:31 GMT Hello,

I have a PLC and CMORE at a live construction site. Is there a way to set a screen saver password? I see the last user can "log off" and toggle the screensaver function. If I could just password the "wake up" from screen saver, I can keep unauthorized (read: hooligans!) off my CMORE interface!

I know I can password protect individual screens, but even my operators hate entering a password every time they go to certain screens, so a single login via screen saver seems logical!

Don't see where it can be done, though :(

If anyone has already done this, please reply! Many Thanks :) ]]> Operator Interface NHtech http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6802 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6801&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:26:18 GMT Just received and installed my RTD set up. This is for the DL05. Using F0-04RTD module. RTD: RTD0100-10-010-H Cable: CDP12-0B-010-AA (removed... Just received and installed my RTD set up. This is for the DL05.

Using F0-04RTD module.
RTD: RTD0100-10-010-H
Cable: CDP12-0B-010-AA (removed the female connector to use the wires direct to F0-04RTD terminal block.
Updated the DL05 firmware to 5.30

Per Fast Engineering wired:
Pin #1 BRN to CH1(+)
Pin#2 WHT no connection
Pin#3 BLU CH1(-)
Pin#4 BLK COM
Note: prior to wiring cable to RTD module, I verified that pins 1&2 inside the probe, and pins 3&4 also. Connected cable t0 probe
and verified continuity between 1 & 2 as paired and the same for pins 3 & 4 as a pair with continuity.

All commons tied together as per manual.
CH2-CH4 (+/-) shorted together as per manual.
Entered a simple setup program as per the manual:
Results: SP600-SP-603 all display ON indicating a burn out on each input(?)
and V2000 shows $7FFF .

The following is the program export which I was using to test.
I am thinking that the SP600-SP603 all ON is indicated a defective F0-04RTD module?
Hoping someone can spot any problems or mistakes.

PLC 05

// Rung 1
// Address 0
STR SP0
ORPD X0
LD K8100
OUT V7700
LDA O2000
OUT V7701
LD K3
OUT V7703
OUT V7704
OUT V7706
OUT V4000

// Rung 2
// Address 11
STR SP4
OUT C1


// Rung 3
// Address 13
STRPD C1
INC V4000

// Rung 4
// Address 16
END

// Rung 5
// Address 17
NOP


#BEGIN ELEMENT_DOC
"V4000","","","Just something to do to verify PLC is operating."
"V7700","Number Channels","","Only using One channel (1st), Other channels shorted C+/C1 as shown on manual."
"V7701","Input Pointer","","Where to store temp."
"V7703","RTD Type","",""
"V7704","UnitsCodeReg","","selects temp: F degrees."

#END



I added a 1 second memory increment just to see that the PLC was operating.

I also tried various V7700 values as well as select all of the types of sensor probes.

Thanks for any advice. ]]> General Applications Tubecut http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6801 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6800&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:50:34 GMT I built a small control system; 1 DL05, 7 Relays (6 with 120AC Coils and 1 With 24VAC Driven Coil), 1 24VAC Transformer and 6" Screen all in a 14x12x6 N1
Now when i check the voltage on the Terminal Block on the relays Im getting between 6 & 10 Voltage AC on a circuit that should have nothing. I figure its being induced from the wires that are supplying power to the different components; PLC, Xformer, DC PowerSupply.

1. Is this normal?
2. Is this BAD?
3. How do if fix it? can I Fix it?
I used 16AWG MTW Wiring? ]]> General Applications dieseltwitch http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6800 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6799&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:04:41 GMT I am user of direct logic PLC's, use Direct soft5 lots.
Recently purchased the Cmore programming software for small project.
I have never used the Cmore software or Cmore operator interfaces.
I have written a program in my DO-06DR PLC that has 7 timers that we need to be able to see the actual setpoint and be able to change the timer setting from the Cmore touch panel (EA-S6C+09525B086). Dont know how to link the timers from PLC to the objects on the Cmore panel. can anyonehelp me?

thanks ]]> Operator Interface mloveless35 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6799 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6798&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:23 GMT Are there any 3D CAD drawing available for AD plc or hmi? Preferably the CLICK series plc and C-More micro series hmi. Jeff in Florida Are there any 3D CAD drawing available for AD plc or hmi? Preferably the CLICK series plc and C-More micro series hmi.

Jeff in Florida ]]> General Applications uman http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6798 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6797&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:46:50 GMT Looking at an application where I am interfacing an EA1-S3ML-N to a DL-06. I want screen #1 to display the time in hh:mm:ss and date in dd:mm:yr... Looking at an application where I am interfacing an EA1-S3ML-N to a DL-06.

I want screen #1 to display the time in hh:mm:ss and date in dd:mm:yr and with the ability to adjust these parameters and shoot them into the V-registers of the DL-06.

I know this has been done but does anyone, including AD, have a set methodology as to how to do this?

Seems pretty straightforward but having no luck on this application thus far.

Thanks in advance to any answers.

Regards,

Gerry ]]> Operator Interface GerryS http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6797 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6796&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:39:02 GMT I notice that when using the Data View window and editing an address in the V7400 range , that any edits to a memory location in that range changes... I notice that when using the Data View window and editing an address in the V7400 range , that any edits
to a memory location in that range changes the non volatile location as well. Usually the edits are for RAM V memory and writing to NV memory is somewhat unexpected. The way I verified this is by having several rungs that restored other V memory locations (not in the V74xx range) when executing a PLC reset..
This seems different from the documentation that indicates that the ONLY way to write to NV memory is to use the MOV instruction. But, there is also a V7400 that is NOT NV memory. So, how can using the Data View edit mode write to the V7400 area that is NOT non volatile memory?

This is something that needs to be clarified.
As a suggestion, I would have it write only to regular v memory and not NV memory. Or better yet, how about a distinction and a choice of writing to either of the two different memories. Perhaps another check box to specify which memory you want to write to, either NV memory or Program memory . ]]> General Applications Tubecut http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6796 http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6795&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:24:04 GMT I have set up the graphs and connected the pens to the v memory I want logged and displayed but nothing is showing up on the graphs. I have not found... I have set up the graphs and connected the pens to the v memory I want logged and displayed but nothing is showing up on the graphs. I have not found out how to check if it is logging but if it is not displaying I figure it is not logging either. I now it is recieving data from the plc because the same v memory locations are showing the data on other screens.

Any suggestions on what have not done? ]]> Operator Interface eric h http://forum.automationdirect.com/showthread.php?t=6795