Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
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Hi all, require some help!!
I currently have a PanelviewV1000 HMI linked to an AB SLC 5/05 p.l.c which controls an oven.
The panel view has one page which controls all the fuctions. I want to create an input/output listings page on the HMI to assist with fault finding. I have set the page up and created a multistate indicator for each input/output and given them all tagnames.
The question is, what address do i use?? For example if i want a gas pressure switch to show enabled on the screen, do i use its input address, ie I:2.0/15 or do i have to use datawords etc. Hope this makes sense as i am only just starting out in p.l.c's etc.
Thanks
I currently have a PanelviewV1000 HMI linked to an AB SLC 5/05 p.l.c which controls an oven.
The panel view has one page which controls all the fuctions. I want to create an input/output listings page on the HMI to assist with fault finding. I have set the page up and created a multistate indicator for each input/output and given them all tagnames.
The question is, what address do i use?? For example if i want a gas pressure switch to show enabled on the screen, do i use its input address, ie I:2.0/15 or do i have to use datawords etc. Hope this makes sense as i am only just starting out in p.l.c's etc.
Thanks





RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
I find it usefull to create a N File for the Panelview I-Face just to help keep the program organized.
I also try to avoid tagging to any Real I/O, although that is just my personal preference.
You should be able to look at the existing screen and see if the original programmer set aside a "block" of memory for Panelview comms.
Good Luck
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
To make our programs more universal, we "buffer" all of the PLC I/O with memory bit values. For instance, B3:0/0 triggers O:0/0 and B11:0/0 is triggered by I:0/0 (or semthing like that). If your PLC program is not written like this, you can go backwards as PATL01 suggested. Add a ladder file to trigger consecutive bits as I show above.
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
Very helpful info. Will start looking into the plc program and have a bash at it!
Thanks again.
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
My own preference, after some 30 plus years is to follow the KISS principle, it is sometimes useful to map bits into another file but I keep that to the absolute minimum. You not only need to think about how you will work with something, you also need to think about the people who keep it running.
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
How can you connect your plc and panelview?
What kind of protocol do you use?
I have a panelview1000 (DH+) and a PLC 5/03CPU (DH485)
Do you use something special device between them or only a simple cable? (Pinsequece?)
Thanks!
P. Mate
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
It may be cheaper to upgrade the 5/03 to a 5/04, then all you will need is a "blue hose" connection with terminating resistoer. Make sure your Panelview is in fact a DH+ model, you can't just go by the connection. It may be a RIO unit.
Ken
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
Now, to commmunicate between the SLC5/03 and the panelview 1000 with a DH+ port, you might try a DH485 to DH+ bridge. I've looked in my "Automation Systems" catalog and I think the part would be a 1785-KA5P. I've not done this and can't promise it will work.
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
RE: Panelview1000 to SLC 5/05
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