Moore APACS DCS - Upgrade Experiences
Facility where I recently started working has several "ancient" Moore APACS DCS systems. The resident guru/expert has announced that after 40+ years with the company he'll retire next year. The...
View ArticleUpgrading firmware of M340 PLCs currently on version 2.20
Good evening, I have 3 M340 P34 2020 PLC's running on the version 2.20 - 8 Info from the PLC: PLC RANGE: Modicon M340 PROCESSOR NAME: BMX P34 2020 PROCESSOR VERSION: 02.20 - 8 HARDWARE ID: 1030106 I...
View ArticleFirmware v 2.5 or below
Please help, i need firmware version 2.5 or less for Modicon BMXP3420302 PLC, i have searched the entire internet and i cannot find it
View ArticleBaldor Servo
yes.. I know this is for plc's but I'm running out of options and figured I'd give this a try... customer has an older BALDOR MicroFlex FMH2A06TR-EN23 that is giving them problems and I'm looking to...
View ArticlePL7 TSX Micro
I have a new customer running a Machine with 7 TSX Micro(s) and 6 magelin HMI(s) mostly over rs485.. Customer called with a down line they had a PLC failure and could not get the 485 network back up....
View ArticleThe Integration of PowerFlex Drives in a Schneider Control System
Hello, I am reaching out today to ask for your assistance because I am in need of your help. My internship project revolves around the communication between Rockwell components and the Schneider...
View ArticleModicom Momentum 170 ADI-ADO 350 00/340 00
Good morning/afternoon/night depending on your time zone at the moment of reading this. I´ve recently stumble upon an old aseptic line which the Siemens PLC died and was no workaround to recover the...
View ArticleControl SEW MovidriveB with M580 via Ethernet/IP
Hey there, I want to control a SEW MovidriveB with option DFE33B via Ethernet/IP with my M580. I added the Movidrive in the DTM-Browser but I am not able to see the Process Data Words of the...
View Articlesafety protocol not working
Hello everyone, I’m working on programming an elevator (zeliosoft )where it is crucial that the doors are closed before the elevator moves. I have already created part of the system, but it’s not...
View ArticleHow to use PACTware4.1
Dear Everyone, I would like to know how to connect PACTware to Profibus Instrument on the field. In my Plant we use Schneider Modicon M580 PLC module for Profibus namely PMEPXM0100. When I try to...
View ArticleExport concept program to ASCII file
Hi, I have program source files of a Modicon Quantum 140 CPU 434 12. I would like to import it in Unity/Control Expert to eventually replace Quantum processor by a M580 processor. I don't have ascii...
View Articletm251mesc socket communication
Hi, I been trying to use TCP/IP for some testing on M251mesc plc for tcp/ip but somehow I can't find any manual to it. Need help on this thanks.
View ArticleMove function
Hello I need information about tsx 3722 how can access move function I want move analog input to mw10
View ArticleTelemecanique TSX 47 CPU
Hi everyone i have TSX 47 cpu i want to connect with PC window 7 which softwear i use to connect with PC and which communication cable i use. plz any solution thanks
View ArticleTSX17 in stop mode after power off
Hi there, I have a TSX17-20 that works great in run mode as soon as we shut down the power, when tsx restarts it goes in Stop mode (green light blinking). It's the only led blinking. All other leds...
View ArticleModbus Plus Issues
Hey guys , great site you have here with lots of info. So at my work we are running quantum plc's on a modxbus network that goes from one main PLC to several (5) other buildings with plc's. So a week...
View ArticleHow to show current user name on display in Vijeo Designer Basic ?
Hello Professionals, I want to show the current logged-in username on screen. Can anyone help me to do the same ? I have tried to do so but didn't work out., please check attached image.
View ArticleAltivar 12
Hi, I have two ATV12 frequency converters recovered and functional, but locked with a code by the last user. Does anyone know how I can unlock them? Schneider recommends contacting them by phone - a...
View ArticleTSX17 stopped suddenly
Hello, I have a problem with the TSX 17 PLC controller mounted on the paper cutting machine. The controller suddenly changed its status from RUN to STOP mode and now the green light is blinking. The...
View ArticleCompile PLC issue_ Machine Expert - HVAC
Hello I’m working on an EcoStruxure Machine Expert - HVAC project. During simulation, the PLC compilation fails, and the build doesn't complete, preventing me from downloading the code and...
View Articleupload data from schneider XBTGT 5230 HMI?
i am facing a problem to upload the data from hmi. i have a Schneider XBTGT5230 HMI and making a connection through Ethernet. first of all i made a dummy programme by using vijeo designer software and...
View ArticleXBT-L1000
Hello Ever one I need to open .dop file and It used software "XBT-1000" to open file. Do you have anyone to share this software ?? Thank you Bas07
View ArticleSoMachine control Powerflex 525 over Ethernet/IP
Hi Guys I'm using the Control_ATV block to control all the Altivar drives, but now I have a Powerflex 525 installed into the system (M241 PLC). Who has successfully controlled a Powerflex over...
View ArticlePL7-3 Ethway in Virtual Machine
Hey there, I have a very special question for all experts in the old TSX-PLCs. We got about 20-30 TSX87 (and some 107) running in a big Ethway-Network. Our Maintenance-Service is using an old PC with...
View ArticleHow to upload and download BMXPRA0100 project
Existing system is using Quantum PLC hotstandby interfacing with RIOs. I have to upload the existing PRA project from all these devices. After I launch the PRA, an instance window will show up. Q1)...
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