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by Scarch
Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: TIA & the Siemens shame of overwrite blocks offline for old CPUs
Replies: 3
Views: 2704

Re: TIA & the Siemens shame of overwrite blocks offline for old CPUs

??? Have you read?
The shit disallows you to overwrite blocks offline for CPUs type 300-400.
by Scarch
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: TIA & the Siemens shame of overwrite blocks offline for old CPUs
Replies: 3
Views: 2704

TIA & the Siemens shame of overwrite blocks offline for old CPUs

Hi, I am passing through another shame from Siemens, consisting in the way they have made the software, forcing the customers to purchase the new CPUs, otherwise the life for the commissioning technician will be impossible... For sure, everyone will know... if you want to upload a block from a 300 o...
by Scarch
Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: OMRON PLC & HMI
Topic: SV timer in Omron and libraries?
Replies: 0
Views: 3294

SV timer in Omron and libraries?

Hi all, I'd like to create a function block equal to the SV timer in Step 7, to be called many times (at least 150). Have no idea about how to do it, any help will be appreciated (I am new in Omron, only worked with Siemens) I ve been trying for 2 days but I feel like an idiot, it does not work. By ...
by Scarch
Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: cpu 313c problem
Replies: 8
Views: 5499

Re: cpu 313c problem

Load an empty OB86 and OB122 into the PLC
by Scarch
Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: How to integrate and call SFB into FB
Replies: 5
Views: 3872

Re: How to integrate and call SFB into FB

Many thanks almaz78 but unfortunately I am not using TIA portal (too many failures yet), I have a 319 CPU with normal Step7...

I wonder if you could put the example you have done under Step 7... (oo)
by Scarch
Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: How to integrate and call SFB into FB
Replies: 5
Views: 3872

How to integrate and call SFB into FB

I need to call 128 times the SFB3. I have it declared in the STAT of the FB, but how to call it? and how to generate the instance DB associated with the SFB?

Many thanks
by Scarch
Sat Sep 27, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: Other (only about CAD and Soft)
Topic: [LINK]: EPLAN ELECTRIC P8 & PRO PANEL & FLUID & PPE v2.3
Replies: 111
Views: 337270

Re: [LINK]: EPLAN ELECTRIC P8 & PRO PANEL & FLUID & PPE v2.3

There is no safe way to make Eplan run under 64 bits. So JUST FORGET IT until there is something really working, not this amount of shit.
by Scarch
Sat Sep 27, 2014 12:01 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Dynamic braking
Replies: 2
Views: 2407

Re: [?]: Dynamic braking

If you talk about a payoff, with the cable pulling the reel and the motor, the way that the drive has to be always braking by using the DC bus braking chopper and a resistor, the best choice is the PM250 module from Siemens (AC regenerative). No resistors needed. Tested many times with power up to 9...
by Scarch
Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
Topic: [?]: How to count number of bits?
Replies: 1
Views: 2415

[?]: How to count number of bits?

The PLC is an L33ER. I have 48 bits to be enabled/disabled from an operator panel. I need to know how many of them are set to one. Every bit means a machine, but they can be different. For example, I set only the machines 1 to 8 to ON, so I have 8 machines enabled. But I can also set the machines 40...
by Scarch
Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:53 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: Info: TIA Portal V13 SP2 Trial is ready for download
Replies: 36
Views: 227432

Re: Info: TIA Portal V12 Trial is ready for download

Let's wait a couple of years, as usual with the "software" from siemens.
Customers are betatesters (boom)
by Scarch
Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Other (only about CAD and Soft)
Topic: Export articles list form to Excel
Replies: 0
Views: 1878

Export articles list form to Excel

Hi all,

I have made a special form with the sum of articles sorted by manufacturers. It includes the Provider, type of element, etc etc.
I'd like to export such form to Excel, but do not see the way. Any help?

Many thanks
by Scarch
Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: Starter 4.3 and bye to help parameters
Replies: 0
Views: 1496

Starter 4.3 and bye to help parameters

I recently updated to Starter 4.3.1.3 +HF5 and after that, the help for the individual parameters is no longer working. I mean, in the expert list, when right clicking the mouse and pressing "parameter help", nothing happens. In windows 7 32. The same thing when double click any drive alarm, before ...
by Scarch
Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Change interface PC/PG according to project
Replies: 0
Views: 2248

[?]: Change interface PC/PG according to project

Hi all,

I have 2 PLCs in different networks, both connected through different wifi access points.
Every time I have to connect to them, i need to change the interface from the simatic manager.
Is there anyway to set the interface according to the PLC project?

Thanks and regards
by Scarch
Wed May 30, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Take away Ethernet stations from the bus
Replies: 0
Views: 2120

[?]: Take away Ethernet stations from the bus

Hi all, I have one installation with a lot of machines, all of them under Profinet with one CPU315. The machines are individual and must have the chance to use them in another line, but then i get communications error and the LED of the CPU gores to red, because some stations have been removed fisic...
by Scarch
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:24 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: repair S7-200 CPU 224 internal power supply ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5568

Re: [?]: repair S7-200 CPU 224 internal power supply ?

L is a coil, probably a filter. Or it maybe a LC circuit, together with the capacitor C701. I would try putting a link instead of the L701 and look what happens.
by Scarch
Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: SIMATIC HMI
Topic: Request: Buttons library for WinCC flex
Replies: 0
Views: 3664

Request: Buttons library for WinCC flex

I have seen some special buttons including label in one MP377 runtime.
I mean buttons like start and stop (round and coloured ones)
How can I get these buttons?
I installed a couple of packets I found somewhere but only get bitmaps for motors, valves, etc etc
by Scarch
Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: FC for average value
Replies: 4
Views: 3384

Re: [?]: FC for average value

Sorry, the mistakes were on my head

Thank you
by Scarch
Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: FC for average value
Replies: 4
Views: 3384

Re: [?]: FC for average value

Cant compile it, there is 3 mistakes
by Scarch
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: SIMATIC HMI
Topic: [?]: Default user name & password for WinCC flexible
Replies: 6
Views: 14669

Re: [?]: Default user name & password for WinCC flexible

By default, if the wrong password is entered more than 3 times, you'll be unable to login again. You can change that under security options of the project by setting the value to zero.
by Scarch
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: SIMATIC HMI
Topic: [?]: Scripts in Wincc Flex2008 - switch to another screen
Replies: 4
Views: 5823

Re: [?]: Scripts in Wincc Flex2008 - switch to another scree

The field that triggers to open the script must be read/write and the polling in cyclic mode (not under demand)
by Scarch
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: SIMATIC HMI
Topic: How to smooth fonts in MP377?
Replies: 1
Views: 4700

How to smooth fonts in MP377?

I have a 15" MP377. I read a lot of articles about smoothing the fonts under WinCE but no one works. You have any idea? Where I can get a working WinCE registry editor?

Thanks
by Scarch
Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: FC for average value
Replies: 4
Views: 3384

[?]: FC for average value

Hi,
I have an analog signal to be filtered and shown on a MP377, but it is not enough to do it by changing the polling time, it should take the average value of, let's say, the last 10 readings.
I can not find any Siemens block in the libraries, do you know anyone?

Thanks
by Scarch
Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Conversion blocks binary-gray (17 bits)
Replies: 4
Views: 3836

[?]: Convert Gray code to decimal 16 bits

Hi...
I have used a program from Sania in order to convert from gray to decimal for 10 bits, but now I need it for 16 bits (1 word) and do not know how to modify it.
Please help. It is used for an absolute multiturns encoder, being able to read from zero to 65536 in gray code.
I can't manage it.
by Scarch
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Example of Profinet node faulty
Replies: 0
Views: 1623

[?]: Example of Profinet node faulty

Hi,
I have a network with 25 Profinet nodes. I need to know from which one (number) I get a fault.
I am used to do it under Profibus with the FC125, but I tried to do the same with the 126 and got crazy with the Siemens example. Please help.
by Scarch
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: SIMATIC HMI
Topic: [?]: How to open faceplate with a button
Replies: 1
Views: 3884

[?]: How to open faceplate with a button

Hi all, I need to open one small window showing some fields when I press one button. But I do not see the way in wincc flexible, I can open an image but no a faceplate. And the images are not resizable, so they are too big for my application. The idea is to press a button, open the faceplate, set th...
by Scarch
Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:11 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: To delete projects list
Replies: 2
Views: 1875

Re: [?]: To delete projects list

Yes, master :D
by Scarch
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: OMRON PLC & HMI
Topic: [?]: convert Gray code to binary code using ladder diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 11143

Re: [?]: convert Gray code to binary code using ladder diag

Thanks sania, I will try it soon.
by Scarch
Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: To delete projects list
Replies: 2
Views: 1875

[?]: To delete projects list

How can I delete all the projects stored in the list that appears when opening a user project/library?
delete only the items list, not the project of course...
by Scarch
Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Conversion blocks binary-gray (17 bits)
Replies: 4
Views: 3836

[?]: Conversion blocks binary-gray (17 bits)

Hi all,
I need to convert binary to grey code but siemens requires a password from this page: http://support.automation.siemens.com/W ... n/25629271

Somebody have these blocks available?
Many thanks
by Scarch
Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: To call SFB from within FB
Replies: 6
Views: 3599

Re: [?]: To call SFB from within FB

In fact, I use that system to convert IEC to SV timers by means of using flags. You saved me a lot of time. Many thanks ! :)
by Scarch
Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: To call SFB from within FB
Replies: 6
Views: 3599

Re: [?]: To call SFB from within FB

It works very well. I just do not know what you say about not using STL. why not?

Many thanks
by Scarch
Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: To call SFB from within FB
Replies: 6
Views: 3599

Re: [?]: To call SFB from within FB

Hi sania,
I insert the SFB OK, but how to link it to any external DB?

Thanks
by Scarch
Thu Nov 03, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: To call SFB from within FB
Replies: 6
Views: 3599

[?]: To call SFB from within FB

How could I do something like this?:

Code: Select all

L 25
T XX
CALL SFB 4, DB [XX]

I need to use 600 timers in such way, and would like to do it from a FB, by assigning the DB number from that FB. The DBs can be created previously.
I don't think it is possible, am i right?
by Scarch
Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: CPU314 PN/DP and Teleservice via web
Replies: 0
Views: 1345

[?]: CPU314 PN/DP and Teleservice via web

I have a CPU314 PN/DP (new model firmware 3.3).
It has web server, however can not find how to access the PLC from WAN, by setting something like IP and port.
Do i need additional hardware like a TS adapter?
what kind of TS adapter?
by Scarch
Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: s7-300 PID temperature control for heat/cool operation
Replies: 6
Views: 5099

Re: [?]: s7-300 PID temperature control for heat/cool operat

FB59, it is the typical application for an extruder, with heating resistors and cooling fans. I have used it several times.
by Scarch
Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Control Music Fountain by PLC Siemen
Replies: 2
Views: 1979

Re: [?]: Control Music Fountain by PLC Siemen

Is this your first project?
There is a lot of things you must explain for us to help you.
We can not guess the hardware system and the application you want
by Scarch
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: upload program from cpu 314-1fm by using usp adapter
Replies: 1
Views: 1708

Re: [?]: upload program from cpu 314-1fm by using usp adapte

Install USB driver, change interface pg-pc to usb and thats all
by Scarch
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Detect failure of Encoder counts
Replies: 5
Views: 3489

Re: [?]: Detect failure of Encoder counts

There will be always a difference, it is almost impossible to get the same number of pulses, that's why is better to compare and introduce a window error
by Scarch
Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?+]: To count number of bits
Replies: 9
Views: 5692

Re: [?]: To count number of bits

Works OK!
Many thanks to both of you (pgood)
by Scarch
Tue May 31, 2011 4:42 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?+]: To count number of bits
Replies: 9
Views: 5692

Re: [?]: To count number of bits

Sorry, I meant 130 bits :?
The adress 130.0 is obviously wrong. Last one will be around 16.2
I need to know how many bits have been set to one (bit set to one=machine selected). The settings come from an operator panel and there are 130 bits to be set, starting from DBX0.0 of any DB.

Thanks again
by Scarch
Mon May 30, 2011 5:18 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?+]: To count number of bits
Replies: 9
Views: 5692

Re: [?]: To count number of bits

Sorry, it is not working. The program is executing always the loop. MW200 can not be read
by Scarch
Fri May 27, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Detect failure of Encoder counts
Replies: 5
Views: 3489

Re: [?]: Detect failure of Encoder counts

Assuming that DB10.DBD30 is the speed reference (theorical reference), I compare such reference with the actual value. If the diference is higher than the threshold longer than 100 ms (filter), then I stop the machine and show speed error alarm on the OP. L PIW 256 ITD T DB10.DBD26 L DB10.DBD30 -D D...
by Scarch
Thu May 26, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?+]: To count number of bits
Replies: 9
Views: 5692

Re: [?]: To count number of bits

I'll try it soon
THANKS A LOT
by Scarch
Wed May 25, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: SIMATIC HMI
Topic: [?]: Can I show IP cameras within MP377?
Replies: 0
Views: 1781

[?]: Can I show IP cameras within MP377?

Is there any script able to show in the screen video coming from an IP camera which would be connected to one Ethernet port?
I guess the maximum speed would be around 5 frames/s but it is OK for me.
Or any program able to do that running in the background in windows CE?
by Scarch
Wed May 25, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?+]: To count number of bits
Replies: 9
Views: 5692

[?+]: To count number of bits

I have an operator panel with 130 posible bits settings (machine off-on for 130 machines.) The adresses are from DB10.DBX0.0 to DB10.DBX130.0 I need to know how many machines have been set. How can I know how many bits are set to one? I mean, If I have a word, how can i extract the number of bits eq...
by Scarch
Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:25 am
Forum: SIMATIC HMI
Topic: [?]: Wincc flexible Hmi to Psb without panel
Replies: 0
Views: 2407

[?]: Wincc flexible Hmi to Psb without panel

Any way to compile the program within Wincc flexible in order to get a psb file without having to do it by downloading from the panel?
by Scarch
Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:56 am
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Block privacy blocks PLC transfers?
Replies: 4
Views: 3584

Re: [?]: Block privacy blocks PLC transfers?

:shock: Thanks for the info.
by Scarch
Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: SIMATIC system
Topic: [?]: Block privacy blocks PLC transfers?
Replies: 4
Views: 3584

Re: [?]: Block privacy blocks PLC transfers?

The PLC is new (2011) (314-C-2DP with 2.66 firmware), all functions to encrypt the blocks work, but they can not be transferred to PLC.
by Scarch
Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Other (only about CAD and Soft)
Topic: Multi user license for Eplan 2.0?
Replies: 0
Views: 2104

Multi user license for Eplan 2.0?

Hi,
If I use remote desktop to open Eplan on other computer it won't work, saying the license is just valid for the local pc. Any way to solve this problem?