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Open Discussion / Re: What would you like to see in the next major release?
« on: April 01, 2016, 03:56:07 PM »
The ability to insert tags or variables in the text of messages , labels etc.
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Support Questions / Re: AB CLX driver in Version 3.99c and later
« on: February 26, 2016, 10:01:10 AM »
Hi Archie ,
The reason I mentioned it is that in vb2010 , if youlooking to open a previous project , they all come up as Advanced HMIv35 . Finding the project would be easier if they came up under the revision number . I've got projects going back to v361 So ie with the latest version I see AdvancedHMIv399d .
I guess its only a "it would be nice if" though .
Paul
The reason I mentioned it is that in vb2010 , if youlooking to open a previous project , they all come up as Advanced HMIv35 . Finding the project would be easier if they came up under the revision number . I've got projects going back to v361 So ie with the latest version I see AdvancedHMIv399d .
I guess its only a "it would be nice if" though .
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: AB CLX driver in Version 3.99c and later
« on: February 26, 2016, 09:17:51 AM »
Hi Archie , again thanks for the very quick response .
I opened up the form on which I'd placed another driver and a meter . Decided to delete them and build clean beforehand . Bingo ! The missing drivers turned up . Weird or what ?
Thanks anyway Archie .
On an aside , is there any reason you don't change the heading to reflect the latest build ? They all come up as AdvancedHMIv35 - very confusing !
Paul
I opened up the form on which I'd placed another driver and a meter . Decided to delete them and build clean beforehand . Bingo ! The missing drivers turned up . Weird or what ?
Thanks anyway Archie .
On an aside , is there any reason you don't change the heading to reflect the latest build ? They all come up as AdvancedHMIv35 - very confusing !
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: AB ipx driver
« on: February 26, 2016, 08:43:31 AM »
Hi Archie , Thanks for the quick response .
I tried rebuild no joy ! Reinstalled AHMI and tried again - No joy .
The computer is xp with vb2010 express .
Tried on a win7pro computer with 2010 express - still only the same 3 ab drivers .
Paul
I tried rebuild no joy ! Reinstalled AHMI and tried again - No joy .
The computer is xp with vb2010 express .
Tried on a win7pro computer with 2010 express - still only the same 3 ab drivers .
Paul
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Support Questions / AB CLX driver in Version 3.99c and later
« on: February 26, 2016, 07:15:30 AM »
Hi ,
I've downloaded v399c and now v399d and after building both these projects , only 3 of the ab drivers are available in the toolbox - df1 , plc5 & slc . How do i get the ipx driver in particular to the toolbox ?
I'm using vb 2010 .
Thanks Paul
I've downloaded v399c and now v399d and after building both these projects , only 3 of the ab drivers are available in the toolbox - df1 , plc5 & slc . How do i get the ipx driver in particular to the toolbox ?
I'm using vb 2010 .
Thanks Paul
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Support Questions / Re: Micrologix 1100 I/O addressing issues
« on: January 01, 2016, 04:57:15 AM »
Hi Swarfster ,
Good to get feed-back and thanks for the offer of future help .
Paul
Good to get feed-back and thanks for the offer of future help .
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: Micrologix 1100 I/O addressing issues
« on: December 31, 2015, 09:01:20 PM »
Hi Swarfster ,
Glad you've got it working OK - Archie really has done a great job in developing AHMI and making it so simple to get started with .
Do you need the B21 file ? Whilst you are still learning and for small programs - no . However I suggested the exclusive use of input and output files for connection to the HMI because as you learn and create bigger HMI programs with many lights , buttons and analog it becomes hard to work out where your PLC gets data from and also what apparently unconnected OTE or OTL instructions are for .
In fact I tend to use 2 larger integer files ( N files ) to handle both bit and word transfers to/from the HMI . I also tend to have 1 or 2 sub-routines in the PLC exclusively for HMI interfacing . Believe me - it is tedious going back to a program after a couple of years if you don't . But bear in mind there are several different ways to program PLCs and HMIs - its just working out whats best for a particular solution .
Physical inputs can of course be placed in parallel with HMI inputs and steering logic to select which is used . For example , you might have automatic operation of equipment from the PLC and manual operation from the HMI for testing etc. with a select switch choosing which mode or you could do it from the HMI with a keypad used for entering a manual mode password .
There are several demonstations of AHMI on U-Tube and also some of the posts on this forum should also be very useful to you .
Good luck as you learn and also a Happy New Year to you .
Paul
Glad you've got it working OK - Archie really has done a great job in developing AHMI and making it so simple to get started with .
Do you need the B21 file ? Whilst you are still learning and for small programs - no . However I suggested the exclusive use of input and output files for connection to the HMI because as you learn and create bigger HMI programs with many lights , buttons and analog it becomes hard to work out where your PLC gets data from and also what apparently unconnected OTE or OTL instructions are for .
In fact I tend to use 2 larger integer files ( N files ) to handle both bit and word transfers to/from the HMI . I also tend to have 1 or 2 sub-routines in the PLC exclusively for HMI interfacing . Believe me - it is tedious going back to a program after a couple of years if you don't . But bear in mind there are several different ways to program PLCs and HMIs - its just working out whats best for a particular solution .
Physical inputs can of course be placed in parallel with HMI inputs and steering logic to select which is used . For example , you might have automatic operation of equipment from the PLC and manual operation from the HMI for testing etc. with a select switch choosing which mode or you could do it from the HMI with a keypad used for entering a manual mode password .
There are several demonstations of AHMI on U-Tube and also some of the posts on this forum should also be very useful to you .
Good luck as you learn and also a Happy New Year to you .
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: Micrologix 1100 I/O addressing issues
« on: December 31, 2015, 09:56:15 AM »
Hi Swarfster ,
You haven't mentioned which plc model or software you're using so what follows may be a bit vague .
Since you have got the pilot light working , you've overcome the comms set-up just fine . In your PLC program , change the output address from O:0/0 to B21:0/0 . Write a new rung and use an XIC instruction with address B20:0/0 and an output ( OTE ) with address O:0/1 .
In the HMI program , change the pilot light address from O:0/0 to B21:0/0 . Change the button click address to B20:0/0 . Build the Project and try . The physical output O:0/1 on the PLC should turn on when the button is pressed .
In the AdvancedHMI \Documents folder you should find a motor control pdf which Archie has included as another simple example of getting started with the HMI .
Paul
You haven't mentioned which plc model or software you're using so what follows may be a bit vague .
Since you have got the pilot light working , you've overcome the comms set-up just fine . In your PLC program , change the output address from O:0/0 to B21:0/0 . Write a new rung and use an XIC instruction with address B20:0/0 and an output ( OTE ) with address O:0/1 .
In the HMI program , change the pilot light address from O:0/0 to B21:0/0 . Change the button click address to B20:0/0 . Build the Project and try . The physical output O:0/1 on the PLC should turn on when the button is pressed .
In the AdvancedHMI \Documents folder you should find a motor control pdf which Archie has included as another simple example of getting started with the HMI .
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: Micrologix 1100 I/O addressing issues
« on: December 31, 2015, 06:22:26 AM »
Hi Swarfster ,
I:0/0 is a physical wired connection from external input and cannot be written by an HMI . To get data from the HMI , you need to use either a binary or integer file . It is good practice to create a new file solely for comms from the HMI such as B20 and make the file larger than you need to allow future expansion . In this example you could set the length as 10 which would give you addresses B20:0/0 to B20: 9/15 . The same method could be used for data being read by the HMI . I.E. B21:0/0 to B21:9/15 . The advantage of having files specifically for comms to / from the HMI is that debugging and expansion / modifications to comms is so much easier if the comms are all in one place .
Paul
I:0/0 is a physical wired connection from external input and cannot be written by an HMI . To get data from the HMI , you need to use either a binary or integer file . It is good practice to create a new file solely for comms from the HMI such as B20 and make the file larger than you need to allow future expansion . In this example you could set the length as 10 which would give you addresses B20:0/0 to B20: 9/15 . The same method could be used for data being read by the HMI . I.E. B21:0/0 to B21:9/15 . The advantage of having files specifically for comms to / from the HMI is that debugging and expansion / modifications to comms is so much easier if the comms are all in one place .
Paul
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Open Discussion / Re: What would you like to see in the next major release?
« on: September 29, 2015, 03:21:39 PM »
+1 with maxketcham , however I know how hard writing manuals are , so if you do , can I suggest you treat a manual like your extra controls and sell as expansion packs by the chapter .
I'm sure others will agree that you deserve a better income stream for all your hard work .
Paul
I'm sure others will agree that you deserve a better income stream for all your hard work .
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: V3.99 Release Notes
« on: September 04, 2015, 04:29:19 PM »
The version I,ve just downloaded had release notes 3.98t , so thank you for your very quick reply AND adding the notes to your reply .
Paul
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Support Questions / V3.99 Release Notes
« on: September 04, 2015, 03:57:44 PM »
Hi Archie ,
Just downloaded V3.99 and went to release notes to see what has changed , but nothing about the new version . Could you put the notes in a post please ?
Paul
Just downloaded V3.99 and went to release notes to see what has changed , but nothing about the new version . Could you put the notes in a post please ?
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: Vessel fill rate
« on: August 03, 2015, 05:56:50 PM »
Just come across more detail on another website . If you scale your analog input to give 0 when the tun is empty and 6200 when it is full ( = to 15.5 gal or 62 quarts ) then an increase of 50 in depth in 1 minute is the rate you are looking for . If you set a latch from a start button and use a 1 shot to store the level reading and start a 60 sec timer , then use the time done bit to un-latch and at the smae time subtract the start level from the current level then the result is the flow over 1min. Adjust your manual valve to give a reading of 50 or as close to as you need .
This just 1 way to do it - with PLCs , there are always several ways to cut a cookie !
Paul
This just 1 way to do it - with PLCs , there are always several ways to cut a cookie !
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: Vessel fill rate
« on: August 03, 2015, 05:20:23 PM »
With the information you have given , it is not possible to supply an answer . If the vessel you are measuring the depth of has a flat bottom and vertical sides , then it is fairly straight forward to work out the volume . If it is a horizontal cylinder , then it is a lot more difficult , because the change in volume with change in depth is not linear relationship .
Paul
Paul
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Support Questions / Re: Image Display
« on: July 09, 2015, 11:03:10 AM »
Archie I've now had the chance to play with the images and the reason they are not showing is that when I upgrade to a newer version , the references to the image is not updated . Using the developement PC to test shows no problems but when deployed , the image isn't found . When I did a quick test , in an earlier reply , it was a new image in the latest version .
Paul
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