DanT

Hi; The JAZZ 10 Programs will work in the JZ20 PLC's of the same Model -- like -R16. Basically you just have to change the Model Number of the PLC. Open the original Program, save it under a NEW NAME, then change the Hardware and save the program. Going from a JZ10-11-R16 to a JZ20-R31 : Open the JZ10-11-R16 Program. Save the program under a NEW NAME. Change the Hardware to JZ20-R31, and Save. Now the program has the extra I/O of the R31. Modify the new program to suit the application. One thing to also do, is when changing and testing programs, SAVE the Program with a New Name -- like an INDEX Number until the program is complete. This way, you can backtrack if necessary. DanT

Hi; The file you are refering to is a system file from the Updates when you updated the UniStream OS - via UniLogic File_System.tar.gz 505,730,000 Bytes 507.730 MegaBytes well with in the 4 GigaBytes Limit That particular folder - UniStream Files - can be deleted once the UniStream has been updated to the New OS. Is your program writing files to the Micro SD Card? How Often? How large? Into specific folders? Are you exceeding the number of files in the folder? DanT

Hi; Some further information : IF the SD Card has been formatted in FAT Format : By design, FAT carries a few limitations: Maximum file size is limited to 4,294,967,295 bytes. Maximum files within folder is 65,536 (i.e. a directory must not be larger than 2,097,152 bytes). A root directory on FAT12 and FAT16 can hold max 512 files/folders (there is no such limitation for FAT32) DanT

Hi; What are your inputs? Digital -- NPN/PNP -- Jumper is Factory set to PNP. Hi Speed inputs have to be defined in the hardware setup, and MI/ML/DW Assigned. Analog - these all have to be defined in the Hardware setup -- Type and related MI , and the Jumpers have to be set accordingly - See Installation sheet. Have you checked the input terminals with a meter? DanT

Hi, What size are the cards and how full are they when you have the Locked Issue? How many files in the directories you are having issues with? DanT

Hi; 1 further note: The UID-0808THS accepts only the A and B Signals from the encoder. The Z output can be used on another High Speed input, and then dealt with in the program. DanT

Hi; Download the UniStream Example Programs from the UniStream Download Section. Just below the UniStream Down Load. There are numerous examples to illustrate many of the features of the UniStream. Pay attention to the Properties Box on the Right. DanT

Hi; The IO-D16A3-RO16 High Speed Inputs cannot do quadrature encoder inputs. The proper High Speed module for UniStream is the UID-0808THS . There are several "scenarios" to choose from to work with encoders and High Speed Outputs An alternate is the new Ethernet IO Modules -URB-TCP + URD-0200D ( 5V Encoders) or URD-0200E (24 VDC Encoders) Read the URP Manual -- These are expensive Note that the EX-RC1 may do the Loadcell Functions, BUT, the EX-RC1 does NOT have any Battery Backup! You may have to use POWER Up Values once you have the setup values defined properly. DanT

I have found these IP addresses to use, 43.228.184.6 -- current using in a test program - works from SMTP2GO : North America: 43.228.184.6 or 103.47.204.4 Europe: 103.2.140.82 or 103.2.143.7 also check out this link : https://support.smtp2go.com/hc/en-gb/articles/227835308-Worldwide-Server-Locations-And-Email-Routing DanT

Hi Dave; There is a Modem Kit for the Vision Series GSM-Kit-17J-3G -- contact your distributor. This has the cables required and is supported in VisiLogic - see Modems and Help for the setting up. The SIM Card is the customer's responsibility. This uses a Serial Port. I have used a Garmin GPS unit. - Also Uses a Serial Port. The V130 has 1 Serial Port, so you have to add a 2nd serial port ( Then NO Ethernet can be added ) This means programming and working with 2 used serial ports will be fun. Suggestion : GPS in Port 1 and have a menu in the PLC where you can select to program or use the GPS. When Working with the GPS getting all the data strings sorted out, put the GPS in Port 2 until you have it working properly and then move it over to Port 1 and use the menu to change between GPS and Programming Modes. Then work on the Modem to get it setup in Port 2 and leave it there. DanT

Hi; You can use another UniStream HMI -- Same model as the main, and without the CPU Module. Connect the 2 via Ethernet and use VNC to control the main from the remote. No user screens to modify, they sync themselves. You do not have the load any program into the remote. VNC does all the work. Dant

Hi; The only catch in replacing the older EX-A1 with the EX-A2X is the Cable also has to be replaced and the EXL-CABxxx Cable is wired different to the Older Cable and HAS to be Plugged in a certain way - PLC and EX-A2X Ends are different. DanT

Hi; On the Unitronics Website, under UniStream Downloads, there is a Zip File containing many Program Examples done by Unitronics UniLogic Examples. Look Under Communications , Modbus RS485 DanT

Hi; In My test program The SMTP2GO Parameters for email are : Remote IP 216.22.15.247 Remote Port 2525 DanT

Hi; Contact Unitronics Support. DanT

Hi Sometimes a strange touch experience on the HMI can be due to how tight the panel has been clamped in from the back. Loosen up the mounting screws a bit solves the issue. Dant

Hi Aus; Too Many times, and a bit of research, registry editing(hacking), and help from other sources. There is a registry entry that has to be removed/bypassed , but this is a safer way. Dant

Hi; Been there , done that. This is a Windows related issue. There is an install shield file that has information in it causing the problem, and has to be moved or deleted. Here is a solution: CAUTION : I Take NO Responsibility for anything that happens ( good or bad)!!!!! Local Administrator privileges may be necessary. KNOW what you are doing! Open C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information There are a few or many very oddly named folders e.g. {12AB95C7-C72D-4CF5-9B6D-7452DF048C56} Starting at the top, click on the folder to open it: Each folder has a group of files. Look for the file : Setup.ini Double click to open the file or open the file in Notepad ( Notepad ONLY, this is a simple Text File) Top Line [Startup] 2nd line AppName= If the App name is NOT VisiLogic, close Notepad ( DO NOT do a Save or Save As) Move on the next folder If the Appname= is VisiLogic, Close Notepad Back out of that folder, Cut the Folder and Paste it into the Downloads Folder -- Just a safe place to put it for now. Also Rename the Folder and ADD - VisiLogic Restart the VisiLogic Installation, and ( fingers crossed ) it should go smoothly. You can also run a registry cleanup program later to locate and delete unused registry entries. Dant

Hi; What version of UniLogic are you using? What version is the OS in the PLC? If they are mis-matched, then downloads will not go thru until OS in PLC is updated. There is no trial period for UniLogic. The registration is just so Unitronics knows where it is installed and probably for the newer security requirements for windows programs. Dant

Hi; Celsius is the predominate method of temperature measurement around the world. Part of being or adopting Metric ! A few countries still do Farenheit. As an older Canadian, I have think in both. DanT

Hi; Since it Powers up , Use VisiLogic - Blank program will do - and get into it via the USB Port. Go to ON line Mode, and look at SI 40 and 40 - these are the X and Y positions when the Touch Screen is touched. -1, -1 are no touch, and when touched, the position is given Also SB16 -- Touch Screen is Active What state is SB 17 in?? DanT

Hi, Go to the www.unitronicsPLC.com - Technical Support and at the bottom of the dropdown is the Contact select. Open it and submit a Ticket. This gets to Unitronics Support staff directly or send an email to support@unitronicsplc.com and describe the problem. These go directly to the Unitronics support team for the best answers in this type of issue. DanT

Hi; Yes, the SD card can be used to download a new program into the PLC. In VisiLogic, Projects - Create the download file. Format the SD card using the SD Card Utilities - this also adds Unitronics specific folders onto the card. In the V350, use Info Mode and SD card Functions to install the new program. If the PLC has an Ethernet Port, you can also download thru the Ethernet Port ( IP and PLC Name are required) If No 2nd com port, create a service screen and disable the Modbus Activity while working thru COM1, then enable Modbus Activity when done. DanT

H; A few more questions : What is the Communications setup in the PLC ( V130, V350 )? Port 2 -- Ethernet or RS232/485 or None? Which Port is being used for Programming? Which Port is being used for Modbus? Is the Modbus Serial ( RTU) or Ethernet (TCP) ? What is the Baud Rate for the Com Port(s)? If unknown, this can be checked via Info Mode. Is the Modbus set up as Master - Doing the polling? or as Slave - Responding to requests for data? Are you using COM 1 for Modbus and Programming? Using COM1 as a Modbus Master and for Programming is asking for trouble Communications Clashing - In and Out Is there a way in the program to disable the Modbus Communication and allow the port to be used for programming ? Maybe in a user menu? Separate if at all possible - Add a 2nd Comport or Ethernet Port. If there is a COM 2 and it is RS232/485 then this would normally be used as the Modbus Com Port and Com 1 is open for Programming and Remote Access Is Com 2 Setup for Ethernet ? -- IP address and PLC Name and the Program Name can be gotten via Info Mode. Then Modbus Serial will use Com 1 , and you can get into the PLC via Ethernet You can go Online with the Unit and at least looks at the data even if you do not have the program. You can try an UPLOAD from the PLC - If the program is unlocked, you can recover the ladder. -- If the ladder is locked, then you are out of luck. ( DO NOT ATTEMPT a DOWNLOAD as this will overwrite the program in the PLC !!!!!! ) DanT

Hi; Ausman : Correct - looked at the Spec Sheet for the IO-AI4-AO2, Power is 24 VDC ( 20.4 - 28.8V Range). -- needed for the Analog Outputs IO-ATC8 -- does not have an external Power Supply Requirement, all terminals dedicated to Inputs IO-PT400 - - does not have an external Power Supply Requirement, all terminals dedicated to Inputs Soooo -- these are dependent on power from the Bus, and are NOT Isolated !! Dant