HMI button to PLC tag

[dmoore26]

Im new to using this software, and Im trying to connect a bassicButton and a basicIndicator to boolean bits in the PLC.  How do I address the button and indicator to the tags I have created in the PLC?  Any help would be appreciated.

[Archie]

What PLC are you using?

[dmoore26]

I am using a Logix5561 using ethernet communication.

[Archie]

For the BasicButton, enter a controller scope Boolean tag into the PLCAddressClick property. For the BasicInidicator, also enter a controller scope Boolean tag into PLCAddressValue

[dmoore26]

There is no PLCAddressValue for the indicator and also when I put the tag name into the field for the button it tells me that it is an invalid tag name.  It is possible I am typing it wrong.

[Phrog30]

Maybe take a screenshot of what you are setting. It sounds like you are in the wrong area.

[Archie]

There is no PLCAddressValue for the indicator.

Sorry, my mistake , the property is PLCAddressSelectColor2.

Are you sure it is a controller scope tag and not a program scope?

[dmoore26]

Archie, I had them as program tags and not controller tags. I switched them and it works fine now. Thanks!

[Archie]

It is possible to use program scope tags, but I always recommend starting with controller scope just to eliminate that extra layer. You can read about how to use program scope tags here:

http://advancedhmi.com/documentation/index.php?title=EthernetIPforCLXCom