The Automation Blog’s “Best Of 2014″ SLC & MicroLogix blogs
Welcome to the third article in our “Best of 2014” series. Today we’ll list the seven most popular SLC & MicroLogix blogs of 2014.
As we mentioned yesterday, older blogs have a distinct advantage as they’ve been around longer than newer ones. With that in mind, it doesn’t surprise me to see a couple of our Best of 2013 PLC Blogs return again on this year’s list.
Without further adieu, here are The Automation Blog’s most popular SLC & MicroLogix articles of 2014!
How to get a free copy of RSLogix Emulate 500
One of the best kept Rockwell secretes is for the last few years they have offered RSLogix Emulate 500 for free. With this software, you can test your SLC-500 or MicroLogix programs right on your PC, without the need to connect to a physical unit… [Read More]
Which Allen-Bradley MicroLogix models support Modbus
It’s a common question that clients ask, “Which MicroLogix’s support Modbus?” In this article I’ll detail the answer… [Read More]
Free MicroLogix 1000 (and 1100) Programming Software
How to get free programming software for the MicroLogix 1000 and MicroLogix 1100… [Read More]
How to find the MAC and IP address on the MicroLogix 1400
The MicroLogix 1400 is one of the few Allen-Bradley PLC’s with a small LCD display and navigation keys on the front of the unit, and these can be used to find the PLC’s MAC and IP address… [Read More]
Beginner’s PLC
So you’re new to the world of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers) and are looking to buy a beginner’s PLC to work with at home… [Read More]
Adding a MicroLogix to a DH-485 network
Yesterday we discussed replacing a Fixed SLC-500 with a MicroLogix. However, if the replaced SLC was on a DH-485 network, most ikely the replacement will also need to be… [Read More]
The Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500
In 1999, five years after the launch of the MicroLogix 1000, the first entry in Rockwell’s second generation of MicroLogix family was released. The MicroLogix 1500 was substantially different from the MicroLogix 1000 in many ways, the most obvious being the fact that it’s Processor was removable from the I/O base… [Read More]
I hope you’ve found this “Best of 2014” article helpful. If you have your own favorite “SLC” or “MicroLogix” post, or have a question about one of the above articles, please let us know by using the “post a comment or question” link below.
Have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve today!
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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The Automation Blog’s “Best Of 2014″ PanelView blogs
Welcome to the second article in our “Best of 2014” series. Today we’ll list the seven most popular PanelView blogs of 2014.
As we mentioned yesterday, older blogs have a distinct advantage as they’ve been around longer than newer ones. With that in mind, it doesn’t surprise me to see a couple of our “Best of 2013 HMI blogs” return again on this years list.
That said, here are The Automation Blog’s most popular PanelView articles of 2014!
Downloading the updated View Machine Edition / PanelView Plus Transfer Utility from Rockwell Allen-Bradley (A-B)
I’ve been getting a lot of calls from clients who have FactoryTalk ViewStudio 5.0, but need to download their Machine Edition runtime application (.mer) to a PanelView Plus 6.0… [Read More]
Seven things you need to know before using the PanelView Plus
I still run into clients who are just beginning to use the PanelView Plus, even though it was released a decade ago. So for all everyone out there who is new to the PanelView Plus, here are seven things you need to know… [Read More]
Remotely controlling your Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus using VNC
In today’s article we’ll discuss how you can remotely monitor and control your Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus using VNC (Virtual Network Computing.)… [Read More]
Transferring Runtime Files (.mer) To PanelView Plus Using USB Flash Drive
The ability to transfer Rockwell Software’s FactoryTalk View Machine Edition runtime files (.mer) to the PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus 6 using standard USB Memory Stick (aka USB flash drive, USB thumb drive) is a handy feature, if you know how exactly to do it… [Read More]
How To Access The PanelView Plus Configuration Mode
When powering on a PanelView Plus for the first time, its boots up to the main Configuration Mode menu screen. From here, the user has several options:… [Read More]
DataStore Plus “step by step” setup in FactoryTalk ViewStudio
Earlier in the week we described what the DataStore Plus ActiveX was. Today we walk you through the steps you need to take to add it to a FactoryTalk ViewStudio Machine Edition project… [Read More]
How to Migrate FactoryTalk View Projects to Windows 7 64 bit
So you just got a new laptop with Windows 7 64 pre-installed? Welcome to the wonderful world of 64 bit computing!
By the way, and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you can’t open any of your old FactoryTalk View APA files in your new 64 bit OS. Well, not without exporting the project database on 32 bit OS first… [Read More]
I hope you’ve found this “Best of 2014” article helpful. If you have your own favorite “PanelView” post, or have a question about one of the above articles, please let us know by using the “post a comment or question” link below.
Have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve!
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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The Automation Blog’s “Best Of 2014″ Logix blogs
Welcome to the first article in our “Best of 2014” series.
Today we’ll list the seven most popular CompactLogix and ControlLogix blogs of 2014.
As we mentioned in last year’s best of, please keep in mind that older blogs have a distinct advantage since they’ve been around much longer than newer ones.
So it wouldn’t surprise me to see a few of our “Best of 2013” blogs (PLC, HMI, Misc,) return again on this years list.
Without further adieu, here are The Automation Blog’s most popular Logix articles of 2014!
What you need to know before upgrading to RSLogix 5000 v20.03
Wait! Before you install version 20.03 you really should understand how it’s different, very different, from all previous minor revisions of RSLogix 5000… [Read More]
Which RSLogix 5000 package is right for you?
Client’s often call asking which package of RSLogix 5000 they should buy, and in the article I’ll attempt to help prospective customers answer that question… [Read More]
Data Logging Options For CompactLogix and ControlLogix
Clients often ask me about available data logging options for the CompactLogix and ControlLogix. And as of version 21, the controller itself still has no native data logging feature (maybe in v22?)… [Read More]
Seven things you should know about Studio 5000 Logix Designer (formerly RSLogix 5000)
It’s been just over a year since Rockwell launched Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and it seems I’m getting more questions about it now than ever before… [Read More]
Seven things you need to know before using ControlLogix
It’s easy to forget that not everyone has used Rockwell’s ControlLogix. In fact, I was just reminded of this last week when I needed to review the below list of basics with a client… [Read More]
What you need to know about Studio 5000 version 22, 23 and 24
For only the second time in the product’s history over a decade, Rockwell will not be releasing a major version of Logix programming software… [Read More]
Why your CompactLogix or ControlLogix Real Time Clock (DateTime) may be a few hours off
A client recently called frustrated that the real time clock in his CompactLogix processor was always off by 4 hours. While I had heard this complaint in the past, since I hadn’t run into it myself I needed to do a little research to understand what this client was experiencing… [Read More]
I hope you’ve found this “Best of 2014” article helpful. If you have your own favorite “Logix” post, or have a question about one of the above articles, please let us know by using the “post a comment or question” link below.
Have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve and Day!
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Merry Christmas from Insights in Automation and The Automation Blog!
Wishing you and yours a Peaceful and Merry Christmas
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Studio / RSLogix 5000 – What version is my ACD file?
In today’s article I’ll share a simple tip on how to find your RSLogix 5000 .ACD file version without opening it in RSLogix 5000.
Why would you care?
Experienced RSLogix 5000 users know that you only install the versions of RSLogix you believe you’ll need. So if you’re sent a file to look at, it can be quite handy to know the version of Logix it was created in prior to attempting to open it.
Another reason could be a colleague or contractor needs to know the version of your project prior to doing work on the system, and being able to quickly find this regardless of what version of RSLogix 5000 is installed on your PC can be very helpful.
Finally, as not all versions of RSLogix 5000 are supported on all versions of Windows, many RSLogix 5000 users utilize virtualization software to run multiple versions Windows on the same PC. So knowing which version of RSLogix you need by knowing the ACD version before choosing a VM to boot has it’s advantages.
So, how do I find out what version my ACD file is without RSLogix?
To find out what version your ACD file is, simply open the file in a text editor like Microsoft’s Notepad.
There you will see near the top of the file the version of the RSLogix 5000 the ACD file was created in.
However, since an ACD is not a text file like the L5K, as you scroll down you’ll begin to see unreadable information.
I hope you find this short tip on finding your ACD version outside of RSLogix 5000 helpful.
If you have any tips like this you would like to share, or if you have a comment, question, or correction, please don’t hesitate to share them with us by filling out the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Control Panel Hardware Demo
In today’s article I share pictures of a well done Control Panel demo from Panduit.
One of the things I admire about this Panduit demo is that they not only created a control panel with as many of their products as they could fit, but they the also spent the time to label each one with a description and part number.
One of my favorite items is the ABDCM dynamic cable manager, which you can see in the top right corner of the picture below.
This simple little device, with it’s ball and socket tether, can eliminate the issue of the mounts closest to the hinge detaching.
While corner duct has been around for some time, this panel does a good job of showing it’s utility.
Many folks who have yet to try Din-Rail duct, pictured below.
It does add depth to a panel, as well as introduces an unconventional design, but in some panel designs it definitely has its advantages.
Panduit is big in the physical network hardware space, and the two termination panel boxes below have started to become extremely popular.
Personally, I really like the easy on (and off) din-rail design.
Finally, I want to give kudo’s to Panduit for the Faux control system parts.
While they used genuine relays and terminal blocks from our favorite supplier, when it came to the more expensive control system parts (PLC, VFD, and Switch) they did a very good job creating low cost mockups like the Stratix switch above and the PowerFlex drive below.
That’s it for today’s article showcasing the Panduit Control Panel demo.
If you see anything new in this panel you like, or have some other favorite panel gadget you’d like to share, please leave your comments with us by filling in the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Additional products shown at Automation Fair 2014
In my final article on Automation Fair 2014, I share three more products of interest from this years show:
1) Dynamix 1444
Rockwell’s soon to be released Dynamix 1444 is the company’s new condition monitoring product for it’s integrated architecture platform.
Sporting built-in dual-port Ethernet ports, this unit is designed from the ground up to be integrated into a Studio 5000 project with a very extensive add-on profile (AOP) shown at the show.
The base unit comes with two speed inputs, two digital inputs, two digital outputs, and one relay output. Expansion modules shown included a Tachometer input module and Relay output module.
2) 2080sc-BAC
With Spectrum Control’s new Micro800 BACnet module paired with a Micro830, we can finally provide a PLC with BACnet support under $300.
This is perfect for HVAC applications where often custom circuit boards are used for VAV controls to reduce costs.
3) 1492-JP
Honestly, I never understood why Rockwell’s previous 1492 wiring system terminal blocks were so large.
Now with the 1492-JP series, their size is more in line with offerings from other vendors saving precious panel space.
4) MicroLogix Family makes a cameo
Ok, I know I said three products, but I just couldn’t resist sharing a picture of the complete MicroLogix family on display.
This line isn’t new by any means, but it’s still extremely popular and beloved by many PLC programmers who prefer RSLogix over CCW.
So in homage to twenty years of MicroLogix products, I thought it was really nice to see this line get it’s own little corner at the show.
And for the record (as of yesterday) this complete line products is still shown as “active” on http://www.ab.com/silver.
Well that’s it for today’s article and my coverage of Automation Fair 2014.
If there are any products of interest you think I missed, or if you have suggestions on how I could cover next year’s fair better, I’d love to hear from you! Just fill in the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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The PowerFlex 527 As Seen At Automation Fair 2014
I was able to get my first look at Rockwell’s new PowerFlex 527 VFD at Automation Fair 2014, and in today’s article I share the seven new facts I learned:
1) Logix Only
This drive is designed strictly to be a remote Ethernet I/O rack to a ControlLogix or CompactLogix system, configured using Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
2) No HIM
As if to drive home the first point, this VFD has no “Human Interface Module” controls. No Start, Stop, Jog, or Speed Pot like most other VFD’s have.
In fact, the only setting you can change from the front of this drive is the IP Address.
3) No USB Port
Also driving home the first point is the fact that the 527’s Control Module has no USB port, so connecting directly with your PC is not possible.
This makes the 527 more like a traditional rack of I/O, and should prevent mismatches between the drive configuration and the Logix controller’s.
4) Embedded two port Ethernet switch
Like many new Rockwell products, the 527 sports an integrated dual-port DLR enabled Ethernet switch. This allows it to be used in either daisy chain or ring configurations.
5) Integrated Safety
When used with a GuardLogix processor, the 527 supports Integrated Safety over Ethernet/IP.
6) Hardwired Safe-Torque-Off
When used with a standard Logix processor, the 527 also has built-in hardwired Safe Torque-off support.
7) Common 520 Power Structure
The 527 shares a common power structure with the 523 and 525. According the representative I talked to at the show, the 527 control module can be used to replace an existing 523 or 525 control module (or vice versa.)
Well, those are the top seven facts I learned about the PowerFlex 527 at Automation Fair 2014. For more information, check out Rockwell’s product profile on the 527 which I’ve linked to below:
If you have any comments, questions, or corrections, please don’t hesitate to share them with us by filling out the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.
Shawn M Tierney
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Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Rockwell IO-Link Products Shown At Automation Fair 2014
As we previously discussed in this article, Rockwell unveiled support for IO-Link at this year’s Automation Fair.
In today’s article we’ll take a look at some of the actual products supporting IO-Link that Rockwell displayed at the show.
1734-4IOL
In a Rockwell IO-Link system, the choice for a IO-Link master device will initially be limited to a 1734-4IOL Point I/O module. This module also must be used in conjunction with a series B 1734-AENT(R)
Each of the 1734-4IOL’s four channels can be configured as either an input, output, or IO-Link device connection independently.
When used as with an IO-Link device, the user also must specify an IO-Link IODD file for it. This enables the devices parameter tab, as well as creates structured I/O tags for the device in Studio 5000.
42EF RightSight
The 42EF RightSight product from Rockwell Automation is a general purpose presence sensing photoeye which comes in multiple sensing modes.
It’s designed for medium duty applications and is housed in a small package with 360 degree viewable status indicators.
For more information about the RightSight, check out the below Rockwell documents:
42JT VisiSight
The 42JT VisiSight product from Rockwell is a presence sensing photoeye that comes with either a visible red or class 1 “eye Safe” light source.
It’s designed for more demanding applications and comes in several models including clear object detection, as well as color and contrast detection.
The 42JT also supports “auto PNP/NPN” outputs to simplify installation and reduce the number of models needed to support multiple applications.
When the 42JT is used in IO-Link mode, the user not only gains access to the product’s parameters, but the VisiSight also provides a low margin bit which typically indicates a dirty lens.
For more information about the VisiSight and it’s IO-Link support, check out the below Rockwell documents:
45CRM Color Registration Mark Sensor
This color registration sensor uses three LED emitters (red, green and blue) to reliably sense registration
marks.
Not much is currently published about this models IO-Link feature list, but at a minimum support for parameter access as well as product specific IO Tags is expected.
For more information about the 45CRM and it’s IO-Link support, check out the below Rockwell documents:
45LMS Laser Measurement
The 45LMS is an economical mid range high performance laser measurement sensor.
Like the 45CRM, not much is currently published about this models IO-Link feature list, but at a minimum support for parameter access as well as product specific IO Tags including current distance is expected.
For more information about the VisiSight and it’s IO-Link support, check out the below Rockwell documents:
Well that’s all the Rockwell IO-Link products I found at Automation Fair 2014.
If you know of additional models coming, or if you have any comments, questions, or corrections, please don’t hesitate to share them with us by filling out the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
If you enjoy this episode please give it a Like, and consider Sharing as this is the best way for us to find new guests to come on the show.
Shawn M Tierney
Technology Enthusiast & Content Creator
Eliminate commercials and gain access to my weekly full length hands-on, news, and Q&A sessions by becoming a member at The Automation Blog or on YouTube. You'll also find all of my affordable PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.
I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Rockwell Promotes IO-Link Advantages At Automation Fair 2014
One of the big surprises at Automation Fair this year was Rockwell’s display of IO-Link enabled products.
As we discussed in last Friday’s article, IO-Link is a communication link between sensors and a master.
And at this years show, Rockwell unveiled it’s own IO-Link support, including an IO-Link master in the form of a Point IO module, as well as several IO-Link enabled sensors.
In today’s article we’ll look at the advantages of IO-Link which Rockwell promoted in its IO-Link booth at Automation Fair 2014.
Real-Time Diagnostics
One of the features Rockwell was promoting was the ability of IO-Link enabled sensors to provide real-time diagnostics.
Examples included the sensor’s temperature, as well as internal counter and timer values.
They also stated that more advanced sensors would be able to provide information on sensor health and event data.
Automatic Device Configuration
With the ability to communicate to sensors also comes the ability to detect the replacement of a configured sensor with a new sensor set to factory defaults.
This in turn allows Rockwell to enable ADC (automation device configuration,) or the automatic downloading of a stored sensor’s configuration when a failed sensor is replaced.
Multiple Profiles
Some applications require sensor settings to be customize per product type being manufactured.
Today, this is often accomplished by plant personnel “teaching” the sensor each time a product changeover occurs.
With IO-Link, Rockwell states this process can be automated by having the Programmable Controller store sensor profiles which can then be downloaded to the sensors as needed based on the product being manufactured.
Well that’s it for today’s article and the IO-Link features Rockwell was promoting at Automation Fair 2014.
If you have any comments, questions, or corrections please don’t hesitate to share them with us by filling out the “post a comment or question” link below.
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What is IO-Link?
If you’re like me you’ve likely used DeviceNet and Hart, but until recently have never heard of IO-Link.
So in today’s article we’ll take a look at the basics of this sensor and actuator communications technology.
1) Point to Point Communications
IO-Link is a simple and fast communications technology, allowing point-to-point communication between a master and sensors or actuators.
Devices which support IO-Link are also easy to spot as each IO-Link device carries the IO-Link logo on their product label.
2) Simple Wiring
The connection between the master and sensor (or actuator) is made with a standard three wire connection, and fully supports M5, M8, and M12 connectors.
And the cable length between the master and device can be up to 20 meters, or 65 feet.
3) Binary Comms
For decades, sensors have been able to output high speed pulsetrains. A common example is an inductive prox sensing the teeth of a spinning gear.
IO-Link takes this ability one step further by substituting the device output with high speed binary communications.
So beyond just providing the status of it’s output, this allows the device to provide additional information including diagnostic and health data.
4) Two ways street
IO Link devices can also accept new configurations and parameter changes over this communications link.
This allows for parameter changes based on the product being manufactured, as well enabling support for automatic device replacement.
5) Move over EDS, the IODD is here.
Every IO-Link device has an IO Device Description (IODD) file. This is an electronic file which contains communication settings and parameters for each device.
6) It’s Standard
If you decide to use IO-Link, the good news is it’s standard. As in, IEC 61131-9 standard. And the claim is that IO-Link provides universal interoperability of devices and masters.
7) Where to go for more information
For more information about IO-Link, check out their website at, http://www.io-link.com.
If you have any experience with IO Link we’d love to hear from you! To share your comments, just fill in the “post a comment or question” link below.
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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PanelView 800 – AF2104: Product Details as seen at Automation Fair 2014
The PanelView 800 was on public display at Automation Fair this year, and here’s what I found out about it:
1) The PanelView 800 will release in three sizes
The new PanelView 800 will release in three display sizes: 4, 7, and 10 inch models.
2) The PanelView 800 will have higher resolution and run faster
Refreshed and updated, the PanelView 800 sports higher resolutions, faster boot time, and overall better performance when compared with the PanelView Component.
3) The PanelView 800 will run PanelView Component projects
In the future if you need to replace a PanelView Component with a PanelView 800, the current plan is for the PV800 to support projects previously created for PVc models.
4) The PanelView 800 supports “portrait mode”
At first I was skeptical about the usefulness of this feature, even back when it debuted on the PanelView Plus 6.
But after seeing it at the fair I do see the appeal in certain applications.
5) The PanelView 800 and CCW 8 will support new features
In the technical session, Rockwell representatives discussed two enhanced features the PV800 and CCW will support: Recipes and Symbol library.
6) The PanelView 800 is designed to work with Micros
Similar to the PanelView Component, the PanelView 800 is being designed to work with the Micro800 and MicroLogix line of controllers.
Unfortunately, at this point it doesn’t appear we’ll be getting CompactLogix support.
7) The PanelView 800 should be available late Spring, 2015
Finally, at the Fair we were told by a Rockwell representatives that the PanelView 800 should be available in late Spring, 2015.
Well, that’s all I learned about the PanelView 800 at Automation Fair. If you have any comments, questions, or corrections, please share them with us by filling out the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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Automation Fair 2014 Episode 2: Dalsa Camera Plays Rock Band (AF12E2)
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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The PanelView Plus 7 As Seen At Automation Fair 2014
The PanelView Plus 7 was on public display at Automation Fair this year, and here’s what I found out about it:
1) The PanelView Plus 7 Standard being released first
The plastic bezel, standard version of the PVPlus 7 is being released first, with the higher end, aluminum bezel, performance model coming at a future date.
2) The initial release will only include the 4″ to 10″ displays.
Only the 4″ to 10″ versions of the PVPlus 7 Standard will be in the first release, but it was not clear if this included all five models: 4″ Wide, 6″, 7″, 9″ wide, and 10″.
If I had to guess, I would say only the 4″ wide, 7″ and 10″ will be initially available.
3
) The PanelView Plus 7 Standard will have the same price point and limitations of the PanelView Plus 6 Compact
A very important fact to know is while the PanelView Plus 7 Standard will have higher resolutions than the PVPlus 6 Compact, it will still have the same limitations.
From what I heard, this means connectivity to one PLC, 25 graphic displays, and 200 alarms. But, I’ll want to confirm these limits when the manuals are re-released.
4) The PanelView Plus 7 is natively supported in ViewStudio 8.0, sort of?
There seems to be some confusion on this point, as the initial documentation and some Automation Fair attendees were told the PVPlus 7 is supported in ViewStudio 7.
If you’re a ViewStudio owner, it’s pretty obvious when you create a new project in ViewStudio 7 there are no PVPlus 7 models to choose from.
That said, I believe what we’ll find is that the PVPlus 7 was designed to support .MER files back to version 3.2. However, to be able to choose a PVPlus 7 when creating a new project you’ll need ViewStudio 8.
But what’s unclear is how ViewStudio 8 will be able to implement the new limitations of the PVPlus 7? When ViewStudio 8 was released the PVPlus 7 didn’t have the limitations implemented in this rerelease.
5) Rockwell is now taking orders with shipments expected to begin in January 2015.
Finally, at the Fair we were told by Rockwell representatives that order entry for the PanelView Plus 7 was open, and that they expected shipments to begin in January 2015.
That’s all I learned about the PanelView Plus 7 at Automation Fair, but we should know more very soon when the updated documentation is re-released on Rockwell’s literature library.
Until then, if you have any comments, questions, or corrections, please share them with us by filling out the “post a comment or question” link below.
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Show Floor Pictures from Automation Fair 2014
In today’s article I’m posting pictures from the floor of Automation Fair 2014
First up: I thought the Informational Software booth with overhead displays was impressive:
I also thought the mock control room was very well done:
Many of the booths also sported large touchscreens like the one pictured below:
Some of the smaller booths also looked great, like this one from Dalsa:
Here we see the entire family of Micro800 Controllers and I/O:
And here are the motion options for the Micro800:
Funny, kind of felt like seeing an old friends when I stumbled across the MicroLogix Family:
(how come there never was an Ethernet processor for the 1500 base? Yes, I asked!)
Sensors! I’m always impressed how much these guys can fit into such a small area:
That’s a lot of Proximity Sensors…
Lights! Something about the holiday season and lights drew me to the next two displays:
More lights:
Molex always shows off an impressive number of modules:
As does ProSoft Technologies:
Finally, I always love checking out the demo control panels to see what’s being shown off inside. Below are a couple of the better ones:
I’m sure the radio and antennas are only installed inside the panel for convenience:
Well that’s it for my pictures from the show floor of Automation Fair 2014.
In the coming days I’ll be posting product specific pictures along with any new information I learned at the show.
In the mean time, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections, please feel free to leave them here by using the “post a comment or question” link below.
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Automation Fair 2014 Episode 1: Machines in Motion (AF12E1)
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Pictures from Automation Fair 2014
In today’s article I’m giving a picture tour of Automation Fair 2014
We start our picture tour with a look at the entrance of the Anaheim, CA Convention Center:
As we approach, we find these two huge signs above the main entrance:
Inside, we’re reminded to grab a copy of the Automation Fair mobile app:
Additional signage leads us down the hall to the show floor entrance:
As we enter the show, floor registration is the first step.
If you pre-registered, simply type in your name and click print:
Next, jump in line and sign-up for a coveted spot in one of the 18 hands-on labs:
With registration and lab sign-up done, we’re ready to head out onto the show floor:
Here’s a panoramic of the entrance area – click on the image to see a larger version:
Before going too far we’ll want to grab an Automation Fair event guide, and a bag to hold all the literature we’ll pickup along the way:
This year’s event is huge, and getting to all the vendors will be challenging as it is every year:
Bright and early Thursday morning I grabbed this panoramic from the middle of the show floor – many attendees appear to be sleeping in 😉
Lunch for the thousands of attendees was handled expertly as it is every year:
And at the end of two very busy days it’s off to the airport to return home.
But I do hope to be back for next year’s event in Chicago, Il:
That’s it for our picture tour of Automation Fair 2014. In the coming days I’ll be posting many more pictures along with product news from the show.
Until then, if you have a comment, question, suggestion or correction, please feel free to leave them here by using the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Seven Products I Want To See At Automation Fair 2014
One Week To Go…
With just seven days to go before I head off to Rockwell’s annual Automation Fair, these are the seven products I’m most looking forward to finding out more about:
Seven Products I Hope to learn more about at Automation Fair 2014:
1) I/O Link
The directory guide doesn’t reveal much about what this is, but on the surface it seems to be a new sensor network with ADR support (On-Site Directory pages 22 and 33)
2) PanelView 800
With the PanelView Component beginning to show it’s age, it will be interesting to hear about what’s new with the premiere of the PanelView 800 (On-Site Directory page 26)
3) Dynamix 1444
A newly designed, state of the art refresh to Rockwell’s condition monitoring line? That’s what I’m guessing the new Dynamix 1444 is (On-Site Directory page 30)
4) PowerFlex 527
The new Allen-Bradley 520 series of VFD’s has been pretty popular, and according to the directory this new VFD will be making it’s debut appearance at this years show (On-Site Directory pages 17, 29, and 36.)
5) New PlantPAx virtual images
Using factory certified virtual images can save time and avoid misconfiguration headaches, so I’m very interested in what new options they have to offer (On-Site Directory page 28)
6) New Mobile HMI
Not sure what this refers to? Is it the ViewPoint package we all know, or some new software or hardware being announced? (On-Site Directory page 35)
7) Surprises?
The final product(s) in my list are those Rockwell might possibly be launching at the show itself.
Could it be a new Safety PLC, or new I/O modules? Will “View Designer” make a return, or will the features of Logic Designer v25 be announced? Or maybe we’ll even see a HTML 5 version of Viewpoint on display?
It’s hard to say now if any of these or something else will be announced, but we’ll know for sure in just a week’s time.
Note: To get a copy of the On-Site Directory mentioned above, use he below link to Rockwell’s PDF:
And if you have any comments, questions, corrections, or suggestions please feel free to leave them with us by using the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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Flashback Friday! RSLogix 5000 ASCII Integer from Word to String
Welcome to The Automation Blog’s “Flashback Friday!”
Today I’m highlighting some simple code I wrote and published twelve years ago using RSLogix version 10.
The year was 2002, and my client needed a way to take an ADCII integer read from an Bar Code reader and place it into a string
This was the early days of Logix and its string support, and the code in the original article is the sample I wrote for him.
Posted on my original website back in 2002, you can now find this article and link to the RSLogix 5000 ACD HERE on The Automation Blog:
If you have any questions, comments, corrections, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to share them with us by using the “post a comment or question” link below.
Until next time, Peace ✌️
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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting
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