lfreeman4511 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I am wondering if it is possible to set the PLC name from the HMI. If I assign keypad changeable variables to the indirect vector MIs, can the PLC name be changed via the HMI? Basically I would like to create a "Setup" page, where someone can enter the PLC Name and IP information. I know IP info can be entered in the System menu, but want to simplify things by creating one HMI page with all info. The person only needs to key in the 3 digit line number as the PLC name. So if they put the PLC on Line 209, they would enter that on the HMI screen and then cycle power to set it in the program. I am using a V130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 Flex727 Posted November 20, 2017 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2021 Flex727 Posted November 20, 2017 MVP 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfreeman4511 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 That did it. Just had to use a string. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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