Flex727

Can I just say that the ability to zoom V700 and larger HMIs in 9.8.64 is the greatest thing ever? I'm getting more and more work with V700s and V1210s and I can now use my large high-resolution monitor to its fullest extent and place HMI elements with precision without fussing around. Thank you for that update!

Yes, you need to have the user input the information for their server, IP address, etc. Joe Tauser's program that I linked to you earlier shows you what needs to be done.

Yes, MODBUS TCP. Under the scheme I mentioned, the V1210 would be Master to Samba1 Slave, Samba1 would be Master to Samba2 Slave, Samba2 would be Master to Samba3, etc. The PLCs can easily act as both Master and Slave simultaneously on two different sockets.

This is not a Unitronics problem. Nearly every program installation process will do the same thing. Microsoft sets up the "My Documents" folder for a reason. Never ever add user files to system folders.

Another option is to connect the V1210 to Samba1, Samba1 to Samba2, Samba2 to Samba3, and so forth. With that setup you can ripple a command out to all 10 easily in less than a second. I've done this many times and it works well.

Ah. I thought a single Samba was controlling 10 machines. However, same principle applies. Another issue is that you only have 4 sockets to communicate with the 10 Sambas over ethernet. It's not a problem if you only want to talk to a single Samba at a time or are willing to wait a few seconds for a command to ripple through to multiple Sambas (i.e. connect, send command, close socket, repeat for each Samba - you might have to allow for a few minutes for all 10).

That sounds fraught with problems to me. I would let the Samba maintain control over the 10 standalone machines, but the V1210 would deliver the commands to the Samba.

This should be mostly possible. As far as I know, there is no "Disable Touchscreen" function in VisiLogic, but if you write the ladder in the Samba correctly you can enable a bit from the V1210 that can prevent any actions coming from the touchscreen. That bit would have to be in series in the ladder with any touch bit on the HMI and you wouldn't be able to use the "Toggle" property of binary elements. Bottom line, I don't see any major obstacles as long as you can update the program in the Samba.

Are you referring to the examples that come included with the VisiLogic install (Help / Examples / then drill down)? If not, take a look at those. If your problem is a basic understanding of Ladder Logic, then do an internet search. There is a lot of information available to help you understand how that works. If you have a grasp of Ladder Logic and have reviewed the example projects that come with your VisiLogic install, then make your best attempt at writing your project and post it here. Someone will be happy to help you further. There are also a number of YouTube tutorials that Unitronics has created that may be of some help.

Yes. Use your trigger instead of the HMI trigger in the logic of Joe's program. Everything in the email function block can be indirect addressing or hard coded - your choice. Any number of different emails, recipients, etc can be sent using a single email function block using indirect addressing.

You may find this useful. Be aware that you cannot send emails through a server that requires encryption.

In VisiLogic, overlapping HMI elements is not allowed when they are active elements and is inadvisable when they are inactive (certainly when trying to use the Hide property). You just need to figure out another way to present your data.

Google translate says: Good afternoon! I lost the initial program, which brings factory, is for plc v130. If someone can pass it to me, I would appreciate it. Regards!

I didn't look, but my recollection is that was for VisiLogic, not UniLogic. Either way, it wasn't very successful.

If I'm not mistaken, the V200-18-E2B Snap-In module does not have thermocouple inputs. You'll need a V200-18-E3XB.

Check SI 103-106 also. Try entering a value of 20 or larger. For sockets initialized as Master, check SI 107-110.

I just noticed that you're trying to enter a number for the PLC name. I think it needs to be text. You can still use "209", for example, but it needs to be text (string) entry, not numeric entry.

Yes you can do this. You don't even need to cycle power. Just use a positive transition of an MB entered into the "Legal entry" field of the text entry box to reactivate the Set PLC Name FB (as well as the usual SB2).

You're going to re-write the entire program because of a failed Enter key???

I don't work with U90 Ladder all that often, so maybe there is a better way to do it, but this should work:

As should everyone!

I'm not entirely sure what you are trying to do. You say you know how to do it with Reset & Set - go ahead and do that and post it here. I'll take a look and help you with the analog portion.

I'm still of the opinion that this could be a vibration issue. Did you tape or screw down that Snap-In module? Vibration can also wear the contacts, so if you have already taken steps to lock down that module, the 570 and/or the I/O module may need to be replaced and then locked together.

Look in the Help file under Float to find the Float Convert function. That function is available in the ladder Math Menu.

Unfortunately, I don't live within driving distance and won't have any availability until 11/20, but you are welcome to PM me directly or email to blanier @ arc-controls . com (remove spaces). I live in Texas, but I am experienced at handling projects remotely.