DanT

Hi; The Upper Right corner can take a Non Touch Image. The UniStream uses the Touch function in this corner to be able to get to the built in background functions of the UniStream Controller( like the 'I' Key on the Vision and M91 Series) When you touch this area, a menu will appear - UniApps -- the background system functions for Troubleshooting, Manual Communications setup, Upgrades, etc. Another feature is to take a Screen Shot of the current active user screen. Dan

There is a guide in the pinned area of this forum: How Do I Perform a Full Re-install of VisiLogic? this was written some years ago, so Program Files can now be Program Files(x86) some additional notes: Before doing the above, check and BE SURE ...... Program Files or Program Files(x86) Unitronics Unitronics Visilogic_C -- MOVE any project files you have there - like in the Applications folder, then Delete the entire folder -- DO NOT Have PROJECT Folders here - They may get deleted during Uninstalls !! ( Applications folder is not a safe place to keep project files, store your projects elsewhere -- Visilogic Uninstall can automatically delete this folder) Save project files frequently using revision indexes I the names, so you can go back to a previous revision if necessary. ( In the end , the final project is kept, and the backups can be removed)

Hi Juandiaza; Hardware setup -- Have you set the High Speed Inputs up for A-B encoder? Jumpers- Internal -- Is the Encoder PNP or NPN Output? Default is PNP, If NPN - Open unit, change JP12 to A( NPN) See the installation guide. Note: If Encoder is NPN, then JP12 set to NPN will cause ALL Inputs to be NPN If encoder is NPN, - Open Collector or Pull Up Resistors Internal? HMI Numeric Value tied to the MI you selected in Hardware setup. Dan

Is this in the main routine? or in a subroutine? is the subroutine being called?

Hi; I have interfaced a V1040 into a couple of Pi's. I used the TCP-RAW Method and it worked well. Sent Integer data between them to trigger the Pi Camera. Used Python 3 for all the programming. Took a bit of research and trial and error to get it going as some information out there is a bit incomplete or misleading. Also used the MODBUS TCP method - there is a Python based Modbus program out there. It works well. I has more flexibility in some ways.. I will get the code for both methods and post it in a day or so. Current project is connecting a Pi to a Blind(display dead) Lego NXT via USB - working, needs cleanup. Aim is to get it all working together ( Vision, Pi, NXT, and a PIFace Digital I/O interface.) Dan .

What model SAMBA are you using. The -T20 and -R20 models do not support Thermocouples. Thermocouples produce very small voltages in relation to the temperature being measured. The 0-10V Analog inputs ( 10 Bit ) are not fine enough to read the millivolts generated. Thermocouples are supported on the -RA22 and -TA22 Models. The Installation Sheet describes the wiring for the various types. In the -RA22 and -TA22 thermocouple inputs is already converted and the value is stored as xxx.x degrees C or F

Attached is a Simple Timer Demo to illustrate an ON Delay Timer and change the value from another screen( Timer Direct) or thru an MI ( using the Special Functions) Screen 1 shows the timer preset and current times Screen 2 is to change the timer preset from the keypad using a separate screen Screen 3 shows using an MI to change the Timer Value When using an MI to change a time, you must use the Function Blocks in the M90 and JAZZ See the last net of the program to see the Special Function set up, also refer to the Help and Functions for further details. Simple Timer -JZ10-11-R16.U90

Big nets Review the STL code for the net and often the STL sets itself up a bit different than the way you think in the net. I have seen this. Sometimes re-writing the net helps, but, breaking the net up into smaller nets removes the problem and the logic comes through cleaner and clearer

Hi Justas; I have looked at your program. You appear to be using the USB port for programming and COM 1 for Modbus, You cannot do this . The USB port is probably set for 115,200 and the Modbus is set for 9600 The Installation manual says : The USB port may be used for programming, OS download, and PC access. Note that COM port 1 function is suspended when this port is physically connected to a PC. Recommendations: . Add a 2nd Com Port to the PLC V100-17-RS4X or Setup the Ethernet port and program thru the Ethernet Port - nice feature in the V700. -- see below You Initialize the Modbus several times - 1 for each device. This Modbus Config is for this unit- the Master(Client) This is Modbus ID 1 - only need to do this once. You have to set up each device to a different Modbus Address. ID address 2 , etc. In the Modbus Read Holding registers, this is where you define the Server(Slave) address to read from.- Trim the program to work with 1 Modbus Slave unit to start, and get it working, then add the others in. Typical Ethernet Setup Line: --||-------PLC Name ----- TCP/IP Config ------ TCP Socket Init SB2 - Power up Set the IP address Socket 1, Port 20256, TCP,Slave In the Connectons, change Serial to Ethernet, and then favorite, and enter the PLC name, IP Address, and port 20256. Be sure the IP address is on the same network your PC is on, and is an unused IP. After setting up the PLC, do a PING from the PC to be sure you can see the PLC. DanT

Hi; I did a test myself. Have you Set up the TCP Connect properly to look at the MI with the Slave Address? and is there an IP Address entered at the MI ? DanT

Hi Assuming you have the JZ20-R16, you will need install the JZ-RS4 Module to the JAZZ to be able to work with MODBUS. ( You will be programming the JZ20 via the USB Port, and can go online with the JAZZ to troubleshoot your program) There is an Example program in HELP-Examples-MODBUS that will show the steps to setup MODBUS in the JAZZ-M90 Controllers ( You have to use the Special Functions Methods - See Help - MODBUS for further details) From the Description provides, the JAZZ will be the MODBUS Master . Look up the JZ-RS4 Installation manual to review it's settings and wiring. DanT

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Hi; Trying to connect to a Gardner Denver Airsmart Controller Comm Module. Serial Interface - RS232 works. Trying the MODBUS TCP UDP protocol on their ports 2000 and 2001 - no luck yet, we can ping the IP OK, just no connection for MODBUS Read Registers(3) Any one had experience with this unit? Dan

Hi Ausman; Have you looked at DataExport - one of the Free Utilities from Unitronics Set it up - Serial or Ethernet to the V230 and capture the data table on a Schedule - say 24 Hours This can be run on a PC and left open all the time . It can capture the data table, save it to an Excel file and also email it. You may have to add the Ethernet Card to the V230,or via Modem.

Hi Saragani; Do You Mean Visilogic? and he is using Windows, not Linux. Dan Thomas. Fred: Windows 7 updates up to date? Did you also upgrade the OS in the PLC? Dan

Hi; Customer has a Siemens 353 Controller and needs to communicate to it via Modbus ( we are using Serial RTU) Unistream is the Master, 353 is the slave. Communications is working properly We can read bits from the 353 like the push buttons, after adjusting the addressing by 1 ( Siemens 342 = Unitronics 341) We are having trouble with the Integer registers, they are coming back blank. Siemens 40061 - 40066 are basic clock data and we cannot read that, let alone the data that we need. Anyone with experience with this controller? a few more clues? Dant

Hi Arbellah; Had the same issue. You cannot change the value the MI assigned to the High Speed Counter in the IO-D16A3-TO16. I tried saving the count data an loading it back in after a power up, and tried in the Online mode to change the value of the MI. Neither worked. In my case, we ended up removing the module and using a V200-18-E5B ( on a V570) . In your case, you will have to consider using another V130 like the TR20 or TR34 or R34. I think this is something Unitronics should look at, or provide an explaination. Dan.

Hi Rodney; I am not official Unitronics Support., but from years of working with Unitronics products and working with the support teams: Unitronics has not and will not provide any type of internal documentation regarding the design of their products. They have a decent warranty policy, and if this is the case, go that route. If the item is out of the warranty period, then get a new unit - it is probably the best solution in the end. Just because 1 component appears defective, does not mean there are others that have been damaged too. Trying to get the components and the soldering techniques required to work with surface mounted components on multilayered boards is now an art for the experienced and time consuming. Also, making these repairs nulls out any certifications the unit originally had. Dan

Hi; Yes, Be sure you get the RS232 Model and Power supply. Also get and extra programming cable RS232-CB1 to connect to Com 2. Dan Thomas

Hi We have these bar code scanners connected to V1040's in our shipping dept Motorola DS9028 RS232 to go into the PLC's - V1040's Com 2 Very flexible in codes being read. We use standard codes and 2 dimensional Q codes. Reliable. Dan Thomas

HI; Any one had experience with the CPU RS485 Port with regard to workmode Protocol (Com1)? The behavior and set up for data receive is different than using the USB ports on the HMI for 3rd party protocols If you have an actual working program, , can you post the COM Secton. Dan

Hi; I have used several Prolific USB serial Converters over the years with Win XP, and 7 And when I tried to use them on Win 8 they did not work, even with the updated files from Prolific. Seems there was a flaw in the chip, and also knock-offs of the chip. The WIN 8 drivers won't work with the older versions. Ended up getting a newer USB cable with WIN 8 drivers included. Chances are , that is your problem. -- Get a new USB serial converter with drivers for Win 8. STAR has one that I use. Dant

Hi; Open a blank project in UniLogic. On the icon line/ribbon starting with Download, go to the right, at the end is UniStream Management This is a dropdown, Choose Firmware manager This will show the firmware required Copy to a DOK Notes: Format the DOK with 4096 sectors ( works for me ) Use a DOK that does not have any software on it, it has to be BLANK to work properly. One other thing: I normally install a Blank program into the PLC BEFORE upgrading ( use your last version of UniLogic to do this) because you will end up having to download an upgraded project into the PLC after the upgrade. Working with a Blank project just makes things easier.

Hi Depending on your location - I am in Ontario Contact Rogers or Telus for the SIM cards. Also, during the configuration, be sure to set the unit to the proper BANDS, they are different from the programmed bands. The command is detailed in the big programming manual. If you need a copy, I can email it to you. dant@sandtron.com

Hi; I have UniStream 1.13.09 on my Windows 8.1 PC. I have no problems with the SQL Server. Or response after opening Unilogic( which takes about 45 seconds) Consider doing this : Uninstall UniLogic, and Also uninstall the SQL Server ( Control Panel - Programs and Features) Power DOWN the PC. Do a re-install of UniLogic. Unilogic will detect the presence of the SQL Server and install it if it is not there. Just have to be sure that the SQL Server is only installed for UniLogic and other programs are not dependent on it. C Drive - Users - Your User Name - App Data -Local-Microsoft-Microsoft SQL Server Local DB - Instances-Unilogic The UniLogic folder has the log files and other information. Dan Thomas