Can you please explain how the PLC is conneceted to the drive? Also if you are using C2-01CPU with a micro-B USB to USB, what port should be selected when programming, or do you need another one connected to the PC from the PLC in PORT 1 or PORT 2? Thanks
@automationdirect12 сағат бұрын
@TristanPowers-22 the PLC is connected to the drive using RS232. If you are using a C2-01CPU it is recommended to program through the micro-USB port or the Ethernet port using the CLICK software rather than the serial port. (in this case that serial port is talking to the advanced micro-stepper drive anyways) If you program through the USB port you shouldn't have to set any com port settings. Those are only used when programming over serial from the software.
@MentoredEngineer3 күн бұрын
Thanks Tom. I'm noticing that the CTRIO outputs a 50% duty cycle in the "home search" pulse profile. Is there a way to reduce it? It homes way too fast and overshoots.
@automationdirect12 сағат бұрын
I believe there is a homing speed setting in the home search profile that will alter how fast the pulses come out of the CTRIO when that is activated. I believe the duty cycle is hard set at 50% for any of the non-PWM modes.
@RS_834 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@Luffy-bm8bp5 күн бұрын
Is the account that sends reply’s a bot?
@automationdirect4 күн бұрын
@Luffy-bm8bp No. We do not use bots for any of our KZfaq comments/replies
@mikeb2475 күн бұрын
Great video! Cant wait to convert most of my plant to LS.
@automationdirect4 күн бұрын
@mikeb247, please let us know how we can help with the transition process. :D
@michalaugustyniak64497 күн бұрын
I did all the steps but receive this error "[Message] Node_Red#1(@0) M204 PROGRAM Node_Red exists without a RUN instruction to execute the PROGRAM" any ideas ?
@automationdirect5 күн бұрын
@michalaugustyniak6449 You made the program named "Node_Red," but you need to have a Run Program instruction in the main ladder to call and execute it.
@michalaugustyniak64495 күн бұрын
@@automationdirect Thanks I added it. PLC connects to the MQTT Broker. But not messages. I noticed in the JSONBUILD block I have Output Record String as <empty-string>. I can see on your video it has the JSON payload. I am missing one piece. Any idea ?
@automationdirect4 күн бұрын
@michalaugustyniak6449 for more in depth questions like that we need to get you in touch with our Award-Winning technical support team. They are available to assist you with the specifics of your application. They can be contacted at: community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport
@angelabuchan98727 күн бұрын
You need to match the nema rating too.
@molinschado19878 күн бұрын
very organized
@automationdirect5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@johnnydough88418 күн бұрын
Made in China garbage
@automationdirect5 күн бұрын
@johnnydough8841, these are manufactured in the Republic of Korea, and are quite well made.
@fabianomoreiraamaro99209 күн бұрын
The best demo video I saw in my life!
@automationdirect8 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it. We have many more videos with demonstrations. Please subscribe and check out our channel!
@user-gt2yo9mg3w12 күн бұрын
show it in use..... gosh
@automationdirect8 күн бұрын
@user-gt2yo9mg3w This is just the overview video. We have several other videos on using them. Check them out! kzfaq.infotlrb-Ykfd40 kzfaq.infofGbFIXCS3AE kzfaq.infog7pDibEqTs0
@wavesnbikes13 күн бұрын
Why no USB-C, instead of micro USB?
@automationdirect4 күн бұрын
@wavesnbikes It was decided by our hardware development team at that time we developed P1AM-100 that micro-USB would be best since this was on already existing Productivity Hardware. Thanks for the comment!
@TristanPowers-2213 күн бұрын
Is there a way to make the program automatically reset and continue to run without pressing additional buttons?
@automationdirect8 күн бұрын
@Tristan, There are many ways of accomplishing this. You will need to program the logic in the CLICK PLC. Please refer to our many videos on CLICK programming, or our online training options from Interconnecting Automation for further details on PLC programming. Thanks for the comment! Click Videos: www.automationdirect.com/videos/home?t=link&cat1=1&cat2=6 Interconnecting Automation Training: www.automationdirect.com/programmable-logic-controllers/plc-training
@TristanPowers-2213 күн бұрын
If "FL2000" makes the motor rotate a full rotation in the clockwise direction, what code would make the motor make a full rotation in the counterclockwise direction?
@automationdirect13 күн бұрын
@Tristan, FL2000 will command the stepper drive to move the stepper motor forward 2000 pulses. The drive can be mapped with 2000 pulses being different number of motor rotations. In your example the drive will be set to 2000 pulses/revolution, so an FL2000 will lead to a single revolution. If the drive was set for 200 pulses/revolution, a command of FL2000 would be 10 motor revolutions. The Feed to Length command (FL) is a relative move, so you can put a sign on it. FL-2000 would rotate the motor counterclockwise in your example. Find the SCL manual here: cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/surestepmanual/scl_manual.pdf Thanks for the comment!
@TristanPowers-2213 күн бұрын
How do you know what codes to enter in the static text messages to do your desired command? Is there a list of the click Plc codes somewhere?
@automationdirect13 күн бұрын
@TristanPowers-22 The SureStep advanced steppers that can be controlled by serial all use Serial Command Language (SCL) for their motion commands and control. Find the SCL manual here: cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/surestepmanual/scl_manual.pdf Thanks for the comment!
@TristanPowers-2213 күн бұрын
@@automationdirect Could you write "FL-2000" to make the motor rotate one rotation in the CCW direction?
@automationdirect12 сағат бұрын
Assuming you were using 2000 pulses per revolution in the stepper and positive was set to clockwise rotation, an "FL-2000" command would absolutely move the motor one rotation counter clockwise.
@qk-techsmartautomationsolu355213 күн бұрын
XGB CPU XBM-DN32HP , Can you create an electronic cam curve or library for a fly cutting/fly saw application?
@automationdirect13 күн бұрын
@qk-techsmartautomationsolu3552 Unfortunately, we don't sell or support the X *_B_* M-DN32HP CPU from LS Electric, so I am not sure if it has that capability. It is possible with the X *_E_* M-DN32HP however which we do sell and support.
@qzorn444016 күн бұрын
Wonderful video. The VFD needs to present canned error messages on a HMI for quick trouble-shooting. No need to get the laptop out for simple downtime problems.
@automationdirect15 күн бұрын
@qzorn4440, that is an easy to program option with this setup. The GS drive read function will allow assignment of the GS drive active error Boolean to be assigned to an HMI alarm tag. This method would work for C-More, or any 3rd party HMI with an a alarm function. Thanks for the comment!
@qzorn444015 күн бұрын
@@automationdirect Thank you very much. 😍
@automationdirect13 күн бұрын
You are most welcome. Please let us know if you have any further questions!
@junoutneto19 күн бұрын
Can we set a torque reference from some analog input? Thanks for the video.
@automationdirect18 күн бұрын
@junoutneto Unfortunately, neither the CFW100 nor the CFW300 offer torque control modes, or torque limiting in speed mode. The WEG CF500 will do torque reference from an analog input, as will the AutomationDirect Durapulse GS20 and GS30 drives. See them here: www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/drives_-a-_soft_starters#Series_ms=(%20%22DURApulse%20GS20%22%20%22DURApulse%20GS20X%22%20%22DURApulse%20GS30%22%20%22WEG%20Electric%20CFW500%22)&start=0
@Timothymukansi22 күн бұрын
Very insightful video. Another crucial differentiator between the two computers (because that's what they are) is long-term runtime reliability especially operating in hazardous environments. With that said though, I can see a future where Pi-based automation systems are introduced because of just how powerful and flexible these SBCs are. But the engineering and certification processes would probably end up costing as much as developing a dedicated, segragated PLC.
@rogerd168525 күн бұрын
SO glad I found you, at 74 I had no clue and it was the hot water that made to fix.. All the best to You and Yours.
@automationdirect20 күн бұрын
Glad we were able to help!
@MichaelDavis-tl5rg25 күн бұрын
WOW
@CraigHollabaugh27 күн бұрын
Looks good. I'll keep in mind for future projects.
@davescruton282927 күн бұрын
I love you Automation Direct.
@matthewbrincefield304628 күн бұрын
are you able to transfer settings such as the IP address?
@automationdirect26 күн бұрын
@matthewbrincefield3046 Yes. The Project transfer over Removable media for Productivity will include IP settings, including address, subnet mask, gateway, etc
@txga200528 күн бұрын
Amazing tech
@marce696928 күн бұрын
Dang what a ret design, thanks for explaining it doe😅
@charlesanim-mensah359Ай бұрын
Interested
@stevesykes68Ай бұрын
tell us about gate latches and what sort of switches are available for the gates.
@automationdirect26 күн бұрын
@stevesykes68 The latches that come included with the gates are padlockable. Any safety switch or safety interlock switch that is able to be mounted on the frame members would be something you could add and interlock into your safety system. Take a look at options we sell here: automationdirect.com/safety-switches/?BmQYlMmdyQ&VideoTeamComment
@TheSoup222222Ай бұрын
theyre also really annoying when you're just changing a marker light and someone put two layers of electrical tape around it
@jamescatlett9596Ай бұрын
As a industrial tech morphed into something else, I've been a big supporter and user of IEC61131 for about 7 years. Glad to see AD moving this direction as well as supporting all existing platforms. Whether good or bad, Standardzation is the future!
@ronin2167Ай бұрын
Does this also work for the GS10 models?
@automationdirectАй бұрын
Yes it will. Thanks for the question!
@ahmedkrrarr1337Ай бұрын
Hello sir, is this 24 V DC is external power supply?
@automationdirectАй бұрын
In this video the external source to power the indicator is 24VDC, however the drive relay is a dry contact relay output, so it works with external AC or DC.
@ahmedkrrarr1337Ай бұрын
@@automationdirect I appreciate your response. May I ask another question? Is it possible to use the +10V in the analog input as a power source?
@automationdirectАй бұрын
It is possible but strongly recommended against. There is no replaceable fuse for the internal power supplies (10VDC or 24VDC) so if you were to have a minor current event it would blow that power supply and the only solution would be to purchase a new drive. Adding a small power supply is always our recommendation to avoid this.
@aerodrromАй бұрын
This did not work for me. All my DINT tags (each with 32 bits) are imported as a single tag of signed INT 32. Tag address id written as DINTtagName. For example my tag is DINT tag named HMI_Lights. It is imported as Tag Name HMI_Lights, Data Type Signed int 32, Address DINTHMI_Lights.
@automationdirectАй бұрын
@aerodrrom that is correct. Because the AB interface for C-More addresses the tag names, the address for any of the imported tags will be the tag format (DINT, INT, REAL, BOOL, etc) and then the name of the tag. When you write the project to the screen and connect it will be able to influence those tags in your PLC.
@aerodrromАй бұрын
@@automationdirect I appreciate you responding, since this is ferly old video. Unfortunately that makes DINT bits (HMI_Lights.12) unusable. I can not set that bit as tag for toggle switch-button. However, I found a workaround. It took a bit tag exporting in CSV, editing, and importing back into Studio 5000. I created an Alias for each bit for all my DINT tags. Then exported it in .L5K and imported only aliases into C-more.
@automationdirectАй бұрын
Glad that worked. Another option would be to manually create any Boolean tags needed in the Cmore tag database. It will allow you to select a DINT location and then select which bit in that DINT you want to use. It isn't super helpful for hundreds of boolean variables, but it will work for specific options if needed.
@puckgoodfellow861Ай бұрын
I did this for a system and I keep getting error 206. What am I doing wrong?
@automationdirectАй бұрын
@puckgoodfellow861 it could be any number of small things, from improper formatting, to an invalid data size in the database. I would recommend contacting our award-winning technical support team for further assistance on your specific application. community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport
@TahaEsmahiАй бұрын
when would I choose explicit vs implicity communication
@automationdirectАй бұрын
@Taha, generally implicit EtherNet/IP communication is easier to use, and it has a regular refresh rate, however not all controllers have that option, and in some networks you want event-based communication message rather than time cycle-based ones. This is where you might use explicit. The use of the EDS file generator for the SureServo 2 makes implicit by far the easiest option for EtherNet/IP communication as EDS files are only used in implicit connections. We recommend using implicit wherever possible.
@user-vd4or3ek8dАй бұрын
Why would there be no 0 in click??? going from directsoft to click currently, and X0 is X1 and etc.......came so close, but that missing zero and lack of i-box instructions are killers guys, comeon now.
@automationdirectАй бұрын
I understand the frustration. The Click UI was developed with a slightly different user in mind. The Do-More interface is perfect for your application and was developed in a way specifically designed to allow easy conversion from DirectSoft over to a more modern PLC setup. I would recommend you take a look at Do-More and the BRX platform for as close to a 1:1 with the older DirectSoft and DirectLogic platform as we can offer. Thanks for the comment!
@henrrysoto67842 ай бұрын
Como se puede quitar un contraseña de un CPU P3-550
@automationdirectАй бұрын
@henrrysoto Debes conocer la contraseña. Si no lo hace, la única opción es restaurar el PLC a los valores predeterminados de fábrica y borrará el proyecto almacenado, así que tenga cuidado.
@rccanuck44732 ай бұрын
I copied your instructions but I get this error when importing Error GUI-179 : File does not contain any valid Records What am I missing
@automationdirectАй бұрын
@rccanuck, please contact our technical support team for further assistance with your specific issue. community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport
@javmar862 ай бұрын
Hi your videos are great!. I have been racking my brains to solve de following. I want to control two VFDs like this one with python via RS485 in "remote mode" But I want to have a "local" mode the two VFd´s can read each other DI, because I´m using their DI for security switches and door status (door open, door closed) and each one is also controlled via DI for run/stop and reverse. But I need that in "local" mode the pyhton routine that in "remote" runs as a MASTER to the VFDs slaves is now a passive or slave to the system (can´t interfere with them, but can read the VFD´s status parameters). I assume this is done via WPS ladder logic. Any help on any resource to read how this can be done ?
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
Mixing higher level languages like Python with low level industrial devices like a VFD is a fairly rare occurrence, so we do not have any examples for anything like that unfortunately. Depending on your requirements there could be plenty of ways to skin that particular cat. I would recommend you contact our technical support team for further details on the various mode options and I/O interlocks you can accomplish with these drives. community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport
@drjeco2 ай бұрын
Can these be addressed as slaves to a Do-More PLC like how the other GS drives are? That integration is incredible.
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
@drjeco Thanks for the question! These drives may be controlled by a Do-More PLC using Modbus or EtherNet/IP but they are not actually GS drives. As such, they do not support using the GS Drive Read and Write blocks in Do-More.
@SonTuyenNgocHuyen2 ай бұрын
Loving your productivity software tips! By the way, Immersive Translate is a great free browser extension from China. It’s made reading foreign productivity blogs so much easier.
@jose1003102 ай бұрын
To connect to a microcontroller like a arduino uno. do you guys the schematic of the connections? where can I find it?
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
@jose, we do not have a schematic for that type of connection. We do have schematics for connecting either singled ended or differential pulse train outputs to the servo. There may be a schematic online with the Arduino community that will let you match that schematic up with the Arduino hardware you are using. cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/sureservo2manual/ch3.pdf#page=23
@jose1003102 ай бұрын
@@automationdirect Thank you for the response, In the case of wiring up the sureServo2 motor driver as shown c3-3. what steps I need to follow after. I am getting AL013 Motor Override. I Only have 6 wires connected on the SV2-CN1-LTB20: COM+ to 24V, PIN17:GND to MCU-GND, PIN12:/PULSE to MCU PWM, PIN13:PULSE to 5v through a limiting resistor 220Ohms, PIN14:/PULSE to MCU PWM, PIN15:PULSE to 5v through a limiting resistor 220Ohms, the rest of the connection (R,S,T), (U,V,W), (L1,L2,P1,P2), (P3,D,C) are connected as shown in the tutorial video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZxypZmdt8fYg2g.html Am I missing a wire because I try to factory reset. and send the signals, but the motor does not engage. Sincerely, Jose
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
@jose you will need to take a look at your digital inputs. By default, DI8 is set to a motor override and DI6 & DI7 are both set to forward and reverse overtravel switches. These will all need to be wired up to sensors or the inputs will need to be set to something different to allow you to clear the motor inhibit warning and the overtravel faults.
@markfranjione67862 ай бұрын
Great explanation! I like to put a suffix of "Struct" on all my UDTs, e.g. RecipeStruct. Then I can name CurrentRecipe heap item that is a RecipeStruct, along with a block of 100 recipes called Recipe that are also RecipeStruct (use Array index V0 to move Recipe[V0] into CurrentRecipe heap-item, then have all the control code reference the CurrentRecipe heap-item). Some people confuse the UDT definition with the actual MEMORY VARIABLE (a block and/or heap item). You only need to create ONE RecipeStruct UDT, then create as many data blocks or heap items of that UDT as you need. The example you gave of nesting multiple Timers or Counters or Strings within a UDT is VERY powerful (e.g. both a .CookTimer and .ChillTimer as Timer Struct members, along with a .Name String member).
@jannatulnayeem72892 ай бұрын
which software is used to design the schematics?
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
@jannatulnayeem The software used for the schematics is Solidworks Electrical. We placed a copy of the support documentation (BOM, schematics etc.) in the description of the video below the chapters. Thank you for watching.
@RamiSobhani2 ай бұрын
This is cool and overwhelming at the same time
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
Let us know if there are any questions we can answer to help with the overwhelming part. :)
@mattspersic7032 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug for the great history lesson. Amazing how much got done with relay logic ... a bit like paper tape and punched cards are to USB memory sticks (our first program in EE written on paper tape and then punched cards). Used a lot of IL on the Pilz hardware. Great that you included a real life drum sequencer! Keep making fun and historical videos.
@HakkiOgrt3 ай бұрын
thnx
@julz._.flower3 ай бұрын
POV you missed clicked
@TimothyBellamy-ow5nh3 ай бұрын
Please could you provide me with a document download able document for a Liquid water level sensing. The type product I require is: SEN 0213 To be used in conjunction with a Operational Amplfier
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
@timothy our website has many different liquid level sensors, and all of them have downloadable documentation based on your needs. Find them here: www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/sensors_-z-_encoders/level_sensors_-a-_controllers
@danielvega83863 ай бұрын
I want to do a business of design and installation of control panels, I am a mechanical engineer graduated from Mexico, but I have American citizenship, are there some licenses that I should have?
@automationdirect2 ай бұрын
That will vary greatly based on the field of automation you choose to enter, however one of the most important first steps that will qualify you with many customers is getting a quality insurance/bond for your work. It will open up more customer options for you, as many companies will only hire panel builders that are insured.