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Are you using the recommended maximum baud rate of 115,200? It will most likely fail with a slower transfer speed.

A step by step guide to installing a project via SD Card on enhanced series controllers. SD Card App Install Procedure.pdf

A good place to start is to review some of our webinar videos we have online. They all come with example projects for VisiLogic (our free programming software) as well as Q&A. www.unitronics.com/webinars

A definitive number cannot be given for pages, since this depends on the amount of operands monitored and edited per page. This is why we provide a compile tool inside the simple web server configuration that shows the amount of memory usage from your specific setup.

Recorded Live: Wednesday, June 8th 2011 Presented By Anthony Nicolaides Applications Engineer - Unitronics Inc. This webinar covers the basics of implementing troubleshooting tips with Unitronics controllers. Use search to find HMI buttons Show program sequence in help Solved by paralleling three nets in to one with a single coil Show disable/enable net function Online view, set and reset a bit in online mode Contact on a button instead of a positive transition contact Timer running twice as fast Watch window Three timer example Modbus IP WEBINAR - Troubleshooting Tips <iframe width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ekw0ytl_tFA?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Questions & Answers Q: Does the plc scan top to bottom then left to right, or does it scan all inputs top to bottom and then changes outputs? A: The PLC program scan: Read Inputs --> Execute Ladder --> Update Outputs --> Process HMI --> Process Communications Q: can you enable/disable nets from the HMI without re-downloading? A: Not nets specifically. If you know there are portions of code you wish to disable before hand, place them in separate subroutines. You do have the option to stop calling subroutines with memory bits. Q: Why is there a (-) in front of H in MI8? A: Its denoting that the entry is in HEX vs DEC

Attached below is a step by step guide to updating the operating system of Vision series controllers. OS Update Instructions.pdf

Attached below is a step by step guide using VisiLogic with Vista/Win7 + UAC. UAC & VisiLogic Reinstall Instructions Vista.pdf UAC & VisiLogic Reinstall Instructions Win7.pdf

You can roll back and forth between VisiLogic versions by using the VisiLogic Version Swapper utility. Attached below is the guide. Version Swapper.pdf

It is in fact possible to have multiple instances of VisiLogic open, but you still will not be able to copy and past between them. For what was asked about copy/paste, importing/exporting subroutines is the best solution. However-- To have multiple instances of VisiLogic, one needs to copy the folder "Unitronics VisiLogic_C" from "C:\Program Files\Unitronics" and paste that copy somewhere else. You can then open up the file "VisiLogic.exe" from "Unitronics VisiLogic_C\Main" inside each separate folder. (The typical limitation is that only a single "VisiLogic.exe" can be opened at a time, but having a copied folder "tricks" and allows this.

Recorded Live: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 By Jas Lettieri Applications Engineer - Unitronics Inc. This webinar covers the basics of implementing a Web Server with Unitronics controllers. Overview Requirements Demo Projects WEBINAR - Web Server <iframe width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aW-tqbOvE8M?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Questions by Attendees Q: Can the Simple Webserver display Trends or bar graphs? A: NO, the simple web server is only able to display operands types, MI, ML, SB. The enhanced web server can be used if a user can create a web page taht has this functionality Q: So the simple Web Server is basically text and numerics? A: Yes, it is meant to be a quick and easy way to get access to information over the web browser Q: Can you change the colors and text size on the simple web server? A: You can use the alarm option to give color to a certian range. the colors are red, yellow and green. You can set the range where the colors will change Q: Did I miss Where the main page be modified? A: No, the main page is alwasy the same information, which comes from the particular controller, OS number, controller... We create another, or a few more, pages with the information we want to display Q: I now see that the manin page can be modified in the advanced web svr. I assume can not be modified in the simple server? A: That is correct. The simple is predefined. The advanced needs to be built. Q: Any support for uname/pw access within the PLC web server? A: THis is not supported by the simple web server. We have built some function liek this, using the MI entry and a compare sto simulate a PW. WE also use the a set of registers just for the web page, and if the PW is entered correctly, the realy MIs will be sotred to the display MIs. Q: Future support for https? A: Probably not in the immediate future.

One that I have found and tested working in the past was Lavabit. www.lavabit.com

Typically with a SCADA software you would use either the OPC option or the Modbus option to interface with our PLC. If using the OPC option you need to setup and run our UniOPC Server in conjunction with the SCADA software. If using the modbus option you will just need to setup our controller to be a modbus slave. Generally speaking, the modbus option is easier and more reliable. I can recommend you watch our webinar on modbus which also includes example applications. www.unitronics.com/webinars

The latest VisiLogic 9.2.0 version supports the redesigned full screen ASCII keypad. It can be downloaded on our website: www.unitronics.com --> support --> downloads

Recorded Live: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Presented By Anthony Nicolaides Applications Engineer - Unitronics Inc. In this webinar we will cover utilizing Unitronics controllers for: Vectors Vector tools Vector Search Indirect Addressing WEBINAR - Vectors (1) <iframe width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4xzxv8CQ7i4?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - Vectors (2) <iframe width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oYvmMwZhIlg?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - Vectors (3) <iframe width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_RLXidJ9xJU?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Please download the latest version VisiLogic 9.2.0 from our website: www.unitronics.com --> support --> downloads You will need to be running at least OS version 3.3(23) for the ASCII keypad to function properly.

Recorded Live: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Presented By Anthony Nicolaides Applications Engineer - Unitronics Inc. This webinar covers the basics of implementing CANbus + UniCAN with Unitronics controllers. CANbus networking PLC to PLC communication PLC to EX-RC1 communication (Remote Expansion I/O) Bridging RS-232 and CANbus networks WEBINAR - CANbus (1) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lrNgxu1Pnoo?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - CANbus (2) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Fa8s5wV4hxg?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - CANbus (3) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L-y6OwISbzc?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - CANbus (4) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6wQvUA4FLIk?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - CANbus (5) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GRriPdYGwHk?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Questions by Attendees Q: Do you recommend a separate power supply from the one used for the controller for the Can Network power? A: Yes, we recommend a separate isolated power supply for the PLC and CAN cable network. Q: How the jazz controllers can be related with a variety of controllers such as the V120, v130 using canbus A: Jazz controllers are the only units we offer that do not support CAN. You will need to use at least the M91 or Vision series to utilize CAN w/o some type of converter. Q: Can the UniCan be routed thru wireless modems? A: If you have some converter that makes it transparent to the Unitronics controller, Yes. Q: This kind of converters you mention, Unitronics can offer ? A: Unitronics does not manufacture protocol converters. However there are many types of third party protocols converters available. Sometimes local distributors are knowledgeable and sell these. If you find one you believe sufficient, we can always verify for you. Q: In EX-RC1 program, does it require to do hardware configuration? A: You just need to select "EX-RC1" in hardware configuration if you are using digital modules. Q: Then how does the program know rest of the module together with EX-RC1? A: This factor is handled by the "Struct" function blocks. It takes into account the max possible digital I/O counts. Q: ISC = Inter-Slave Connection? A: Yes, that is correct. It is a proprietary Unitronics protocol.

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Thank you for the suggestions

When exactly are you experiencing this fault? What does the PLC screen say when this happens?

Ensure you are placing the *.c10 file inside the "System" folder of the properly formatted SD card. Also give the clone file a name that is exactly 8 English characters long. ex) 12345678.c10

System Bit 2 is unique in that it is only high for a single scan at power-up. Generally it is utilized for configuration parameters of our communications function blocks (Serial, Ethernet, CAN), PID, Loadcell, PTO, etc.

Hi Kannan, Please repost your comment in the relevant forum section, as this question is not related to analog I/O. —or make a tech support query. http://forum.unitronics.com/index.php?/forum/21-utilities-for-net-and-visual-studio/ Thanks, Jas

Please close VisiLogic and extract the attached file. Double click it and make sure that you receive the following message: Now go to C:\Program Files\Unitronics\Unitronics VisiLogic_C\Data\HW Cfg Make sure that there is a file called IO-AI1X-AO3X.ini Make sure that IO-AI1X-AO3X is listed in ElementsList.ini under the expansion I/O section C:\Program Files\Unitronics\Unitronics VisiLogic_C\Data\HW Cfg\Elements List Now open VisiLogic and choose the PLC model and verify the expansion module is available: Please let us know if it helps! Enable AI1X_A03X.ZIP

Recorded Live: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 By Jas Lettieri Applications Engineer - Unitronics Inc. This webinar covers the basics of implementing analog I/O with Unitronics controllers. Types of Transducers Linearization Trends Meters WEBINAR - Analog I/O (1) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SberZBEWW9c?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - Analog I/O (2) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FrXlzM3OeGE?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WEBINAR - Analog I/O (3) <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="960" height="750" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mmMVAbYGqCk?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Questions by Attendees Q: Same programming format between M90 software and Visilogic when setting up thermocouples? A: Yes, the same is true for both when using RTD or TC temp probes. The system will take care of convertign and represent them as degrees C or F with one decemial point of accuracy. Q: the hmi screen you showed for the schematic view, lets say i have 6 DI, 6 DO, can the DI and DO be labeled for the end user to view for troubleshooting or support on a unit installed in the field. A: Yes, its just an imported image of the wiring drawing. If you create this drawing for your particular system it can be imported.

The enhanced web server works fine on the V1040, I have tried it myself. It's normal to see those warnings you mentioned, since this project was written 3 years ago in VisiLogic 7.0 where there was a different compiler. These messages are just warnings, and the application will still work just fine. It's my suspicion that the SD card is not actually being recognized by the PLC. If you go into information mode --> SD --> does it say "No SD card!!!" ? Please follow the instructions/notes below: Format the SD Card: It is necessary to format the SD card using Unitronics SD Card Suite. These tools are available for download free of charge from our website: www.unitronics.com --> support --> downloads --> Unitronics SD Card Suite: free download The SD Card Formatter is an available option under the “Tools” program of the suite. Make sure to select the “Format Drive using Windows” option first. After, uncheck the box and format again. If you experience problems with the SD card being recognized by the PLC, see notes below: NOTES: Built-in laptop card readers tend to cause problems, therefore external USB to SD adapters are recommended. In certain cases, using the Panasonic formatting tool below first, then using Unitronics tools after can also help. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/index.html