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    Semi-Tractor Parking

    I am trying to get an idea for standard configurations for parking semi-tractors. Any ideas on space requirements, angles, etc. Thanks Dave Kaylor http://www.ktech-usa.com
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    A-B PLC Code Generation

    I am looking for information on the structure of an Allen Bradley PLC code in order to create a program that will generate my PLC code. While I don't expect this to be an end-all to programming, but so much of our code is the same with variance of how many and what types of components are...
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    A-B Function Routines

    Unfortunately, only with the PLC5 and now the ControlLogix/CompacLogix/FlexLogix processors. Highly recommend looking into switching to the new processors as the cost comparisons are very favorable with greater capabilities. http://www.ktech-usa.com
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    A-B Function Routines

    Actually, most of the things you can do with an A-B you can do with ladder in the Siemens PLC. In fact, I prefer to program the majority in ladder and leave the statment list to the function blocks. The real power is not in the statement list, but in what you can do in statement list. With...
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    Minimization of waste

    You will need to elaborate on what this is supposed to do, what the current system is, what language, etc. http://www.ktech-usa.com
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    Barcode reader to PLC

    That depends on your processor configuration and what ports are available. If you have a spare DF1 port, you can use that but functionality will be limited. I recommend the 1746-BAS-T ($1300 list) or the 1746-BASC ($1100 list), the only difference between them is processing speed. For the...
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    Barcode reader to PLC

    I am currently adding this same functionality to a group of A-B SLC 5/05 (ethernet) PLC's. I am using the 1746-BASIC-T module for the ASCII interface, a handheld scanner with RF communications and wand emulation (important) and Parijat ActiveX control for the PC to interface with all the PLC's...
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    PLC Interfacing using Visual Basic and RSLinx

    You might want to look at Parijat for their ActiveX control which is only $699 and they have them available for the A-B Ethernet. Go to http://www.parijat.com for more info. http://www.ktech-usa.com
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    Choosing a PLC Brand...

    $0.02 worth! In regards to the original question, I would not discount looking into Ethernet I/O and other "Field Bus" I/O directly connected to the Intellution computer if all that is done is monitoring. With drivers and/or communications cards added to the PC, you can do the...
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    A-B Function Routines

    Please post as a seperate question while I tried to figure a solution for you. Thanks http://www.ktech-usa.com
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    FIELD WEAKENING

    For your first question, when you go past the base speed of the motor you will then run in constant horsepower mode but your torque will decrease as the speed increases from that point forward. With your 700HP motor you get 2100.8 lb-ft of torque up to 1750RPM ((HP*5252)/SPEED) and at 2400RPM...
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    Is token ring really dead?

    I have a customer that was solid TR and is currently replacing it all with fast ethernet throughout, which is a large manufacturer on a campus-like site. I do still have one customer hanging in there with TR, though many new specialized systems are being installed as fast ethernet...
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    Peer-to-Peer Network Backup

    The Veritas Backup will do backups across the network and can be scheduled (it uses the MS Scheduler) and you can define different backup schemes. Used to be Seagate, now Veritas (www.veritas.com). I am using it at a remote office for a "local server" where everyone saves their files...
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    A-B Function Routines

    I know well about the S7 and the function capabilities it has are far greater than the A-B. Just simply a matter that the A-B users don't always know about it. By far the most powerful PLC that I have used have been Siemens, unfortunately they are not as common as I would like...
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    A-B Function Routines

    Many people don't realize that it is possible to write a function in the PLC5 and SLC500 processors that you can pass values to and receive an answer back. This is very useful when you have a great deal of code to place in multiple places. Example of adding 100 to a number below: 1) Create a...

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