I'm a newb to VB first off. I have used the advanced HMI a little bit with DFCOMM to an SCL500 for learning.
I'm now trying to connect to a PLC 5 via DH+ through a control logix backplane with an ethernet IP card.
file:///media/BIGFATDRIVE/control%20logix%20map.bmp
I'm just tryin the basic button and digital panel meter to get started but can't get connected.
I've used the EthernetIPforCLXComm driver, selected slot 1 but i"m unsure how to tell it node/station 3.
any Help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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The current CLX driver does not support the controlLogix as a gateway. The only way to connect to your PLC5 is direct ethernet, DF1, or by using a DF1 to DH+ converter such as a Datalink DL3500. I think a 1770-KF2 module will also work.
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Hello again,
I'm having more trouble connecting with direct ethernet. It's acctually through a switch which rslinx sees with no trouble but I cant get the HMI to "talk" It still a simple sketch digital panel meter reading a timer and a pilot light reading an output. T4:20.ACC and O:002/15. Would the switch be my problem? can the driver connect through it?
setup=
(name) EthernetIpforPlcSlcMicroComm1
AsyncMode - False
DisableSubscriptions - False
GenerateMember - True
Modifiers - Friend
MyNode - 0
PollRateOverride - 0
SynchronizingObject - MainForm
TargetNode - 0
Thanks, Marc
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I'm using version beta v323 and I just tried BasicLabel and got no error's. My network connection shows traffic when I goto debug (F5) but I get no data for the meter or light.
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ok I've tried v3.26 and it's stil the same. super new to VB so just to be sure T4:20.ACC goes in PLCAdressValue correct? none of the other PLCAdress fields need to be filled? it worked fine using v3.21 and DF1 with an slc but I haven't tried serial to PLC 5 yet.
any Other ideas are appreciated.
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Ok i got a ProcesorType 131
I tried to use DF1Comm and go serial with no luck kept gettin:
A first chance exception of type 'MfgControl.AdvancedHMI.Drivers.Common.PLCDriverException' occurred in AdvancedHMIDrivers.dll
Thanks
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Hello yet again.
I'm trying to connect to a PLC5/80E and no luck I did the break on line 440 in AllenBradleyPCCC.vb and got 134 (86 HEX)
Is this one supported under the driver?
Thanks,
Marc
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Those changes are in the non-open source code, so there is no way for you to make them. I don't mind making the changes because it gets the changes integrated into future releases.
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Hello, Lovin the Advanced HMI!
I'm a newb to VB first off. I have used the advanced HMI a little bit with DFCOMM to an SCL500 for learning.
I'm now trying to connect to a PLC 5 via DH+ through a control logix backplane with an ethernet IP card.
file:///media/BIGFATDRIVE/control%20logix%20map.bmp
I'm just tryin the basic button and digital panel meter to get started but can't get connected.
I've used the EthernetIPforCLXComm driver, selected slot 1 but i"m unsure how to tell it node/station 3.
any Help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
The current CLX driver does not support the controlLogix as a gateway. The only way to connect to your PLC5 is direct ethernet, DF1, or by using a DF1 to DH+ converter such as a Datalink DL3500. I think a 1770-KF2 module will also work.
OK thanks for the info and quick reply I tried to post a picture with it but failed. I'll try again to get it right for next time.
Thanks Archie!
Hello again,
I'm having more trouble connecting with direct ethernet. It's acctually through a switch which rslinx sees with no trouble but I cant get the HMI to "talk" It still a simple sketch digital panel meter reading a timer and a pilot light reading an output. T4:20.ACC and O:002/15. Would the switch be my problem? can the driver connect through it?
setup=
(name) EthernetIpforPlcSlcMicroComm1
AsyncMode - False
DisableSubscriptions - False
GenerateMember - True
Modifiers - Friend
MyNode - 0
PollRateOverride - 0
SynchronizingObject - MainForm
TargetNode - 0
Thanks, Marc
Which version are you using? Did you try a BasicLabel to see if you get an error message?
I'm using version beta v323 and I just tried BasicLabel and got no error's. My network connection shows traffic when I goto debug (F5) but I get no data for the meter or light.
I would try version 3.26 because 3.23 had some issues with reading IO tables.
Ok thanks, I'll do that and report back if it doesn't work
Thanks.
ok I've tried v3.26 and it's stil the same. super new to VB so just to be sure T4:20.ACC goes in PLCAdressValue correct? none of the other PLCAdress fields need to be filled? it worked fine using v3.21 and DF1 with an slc but I haven't tried serial to PLC 5 yet.
any Other ideas are appreciated.
Put a break point at line 440 in AllenBradleyPCCC.vb at this line:
Return ProcessorType
When it stops at that breakpoint, hover the mouse over ProcessorType to see what the value is.
Ok i got a ProcesorType 131
I tried to use DF1Comm and go serial with no luck kept gettin:
A first chance exception of type 'MfgControl.AdvancedHMI.Drivers.Common.PLCDriverException' occurred in AdvancedHMIDrivers.dll
Thanks
That would be Hex 83 and that one is not defined in the driver. What is the exact model of the PLC?
it's a PLC5/30 E 1785-L30B/E
Download this driver patch:
http:www.advancedhmi.com/driverpatch326.zip
Extract the file and replace the one in the AdvancedHMIDrivers\support directory
Rebuild the project
Awesome that works just right. it's good to go now. Thanks for your helpand quick responses.
Hello yet again.
I'm trying to connect to a PLC5/80E and no luck I did the break on line 440 in AllenBradleyPCCC.vb and got 134 (86 HEX)
Is this one supported under the driver?
Thanks,
Marc
I added the code 86 hex and updated the driver patch
http://www.advancedhmi.com/driverpatch326.zip
Your awesome, Thank you so much!!
Is there any way i could do this so I don't have to bug you so much?
Anyway Thanks again.
Those changes are in the non-open source code, so there is no way for you to make them. I don't mind making the changes because it gets the changes integrated into future releases.