cbryan Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 I just found this in the Visilogic change log and got exited. I finally see the release of a unitronics branded load cell module compatible with Uni-Stream without using CanBus. Of course the project is already done, but all projects are just the start of an evolution. Since I only have two machines loose in the world with this hardware configuration I'd be more than happy to make the change now. So when can I get my hands on at a minimum the documentation for URS-02LC-8 ? I'd like it yesterday if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Ausman Posted January 7, 2021 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 3 hours ago, cbryan said: got exited I am assuming that this is missing a "c". 🙂 I was a little confused at first! A search at the main site didn't pick anything up. @Cara Bereck Levy ?? cheers, Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbryan Posted January 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 See I was so excited I skipped the grammar check. ( not that grammar or spelling is something I do well to begin with. ) https://www.unitronicsplc.com/io-expansion-modules/ NEW - UniStream Remote I/O - Expand over Ethernet // Its the last item for inputs. URS-02LC-8 Aside from being on this page and mentioned in the change log for the Visilogic 9.8.91 it is no where to be found. I searched the knowledge base as well and all that comes up is UL listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgull Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Hi I think the unit is listed in the remote I/O user manual. Try this link https://www.unitronicsplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/UniStream-Remote-I-O-User-Manual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbryan Posted January 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thank you! That's prefect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Ausman Posted January 8, 2021 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thanks Denis. Yes...that's prefect! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Bereck Levy Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 @cbryan, I apologize for being late to this party--just wanted tot mention that there is a Vislogic Help topic that explains how to implement the URB Loadcell, called URB Remote I/O Configurator. Hope this helps 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbryan Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thank you Cara. My true goal and why I was so excited about the release of URS-02LC-8, was that I could get away from downloading a separate visilogic program into an EX-RC1 when utilizing Unilogic OPLC. 90% of my applications deal with load cells and I love the notion of just handing all the techs a Jump drive being able to import the application without tethering to a PC. This is exactly what I had done for years with an SD card to a V350 tethered to an EX-A2X. Unfortunately I can never do that while utilizing the EX-RC1 tethered to a US7-B5-RA28, every one of them would need to pass through my hands to drop the program. I have a URB-TCP and URS-02LC-8 on the way. However after doing a bit with it on Unilogic program I am not convinced I will remain hands free. I fear I may need to run "BootP server" on each module, placing me no further ahead. I am hoping I am wrong about that, and I shall find out soon. I brought up the Visilogic change log because I'll never break free of it either. With hundreds of Vision OPLCs in the field and customers requesting custom concepts I keep up to date with both unitronics programming software. Now with UniCloud and "Routers" I may just step back and stick with V350 and V560 PLCs, if this method doesn't pan out. What worries me about this is I have no idea when unitronics will decide to discontinue the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Bereck Levy Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 @cbryanCurious--what sector are you in, are you an integrator, a machine manufacturer? On 2/2/2021 at 1:45 PM, cbryan said: With hundreds of Vision OPLCs in the field and customers requesting custom concepts I keep up to date with both unitronics programming software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbryan Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Both, but mostly machine manufacturer. We both Sell and Rent the equipment, and install for new customers. Servicing over 400 and building 30-70 machines per year. Old equipment that comes back will typically get an upgrade with a Vision OPLCs but now with metrics and telemetry I am attempting to move the fleet to Unistream. We will do on-site integration when requested. Each piece of equipment has a localized OPLC and a remote OPLC both of which need to be capable of integration to the on-site plant. Also an update. It is not hands free I do need to run "BootP" on each URB-TCP(2) - or I will need to change defaults on all programs currently written and the software on each modem/router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACHEMING Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Do you know if with this configuration of a URB-TCP and a URS-02LC-8 I can read and parameterize a load cell, or it is definitely not possible, since in addition to reading the information, I need to configure the filters and sampling time, because Without this my scale is very unstable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Franco Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Have you considered using a weight transmitter instead? It has been a cost-effective solution to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvlada Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 On 2/28/2024 at 12:37 AM, Gabriel Franco said: Have you considered using a weight transmitter instead? It has been a cost-effective solution to me For me the most cost effective solution was using a simple and cheap serial weight transmitter, which handles readout and calibration (easy for maintenance crew), and has a serial output. If there are just a few transmitters, I hook them up to Modbus RTU. If there's like 20+ of them, I connect a simple Serial-to-Ethernet converter to each transmitter, which sends UDP packets to the PLC. This way I'm not limited to one specific transmitter type, I can use whatever is available. Even Arduino modules can be crafted to send data over serial port. Because UDP traffic isn't bound by socket limitation, it practically doesn't matter how many transmitters there are in the network. When PLC receives a packet, I just check from which IP address it came, identify the transmitter, and copy the data to a proper memory array. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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