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Trouble connecting to MicroLogix1000
Yes, I used the same cable that I was using on the Belkin, but don't take my experience as gospel... I had pulled my hair out and just thought that since I had the walmart USB to serial cable that I would try it. Others tell me that it will not work, but it worked for me... sometimes there can...- tuter
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- Forum: Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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Trouble connecting to MicroLogix1000
After reading the link, It seems as though I need the 1784 PCMK card for my computer. But after checking about the cost of this card, I believe that I will be better off buying another laptop. Or do you think that a regular PCM serial adapter will work with the 1761 cable, etc.- tuter
- Post #12
- Forum: Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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Trouble connecting to MicroLogix1000
Yes the cable is a standard 1761 cable from AB, and the Belkin is the unit that AB recommended when I ordered this computer without checking if it had a serial port. Are you saying that if I use the DF1 driver that the serial adapter wil work but not if I use the PIC driver? I didn't think...- tuter
- Post #10
- Forum: Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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Trouble connecting to MicroLogix1000
I am using a Belkin USB serial adaptor. It is configured to Com1 and appears to be working fine. I have reinstalled it's driver. This is the same laptop and setup that I previously used approximately 2 years ago before I had an injury that put me out for a while. Maybe the injury...- tuter
- Post #7
- Forum: Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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Trouble connecting to MicroLogix1000
Tried the DF1; SLCCHO/p../M.. CRC Autoconfig failed Tried PIC/AIC driver 19200, com1. station 00 after deleting DF1 driver shows that PIC driver is stopped. cannot start. If i go to RSWho shows that Station 0 is brousing 31 nodes but doesn"t locate..... I'm about ready to...- tuter
- Post #5
- Forum: Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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Trouble connecting to MicroLogix1000
I've matched baud rate of serial port and driver, tried to autoconfigue but tells me that baud and node could not be found, check cable and hardware. The 1000 belongs to a mfg company (one of several) they saved them from discarded machines. Program is not known, they are wanting to...- tuter
- Post #3
- Forum: Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
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Trouble connecting to MicroLogix1000
It's been a couple of years since I used the Micrologix software. It is installed on the same laptop that was previously used. 1st I bring up RSlinx and config driver to DF1 com1. It shows that it is runnning. Then I go to RSwho, autobrouse , it says that node 0 found, node 1 not found...- tuter
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