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Technical support / copy paste issue
« on: August 31, 2015, 10:34:35 AM »
I have 7.1 build  02

In custom function editor if I highlight a variable name to copy it and press (cntrl_C) key the PC bell rings each time I press enter. The copy paste works but the bell is annoying.

Sure would be nice if you could highlight and paste using the mouse left and right mouse keys without the keyboard control keys - like PCs have done for many years.

Also not showing source of variable or custom function usage of variable when hover over the variable.


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Technical support / Terminate online monitoring when using ethernet
« on: August 24, 2015, 01:36:01 PM »
I am using Fx242 with Triologi 7.03 Build 7 and Ethernet connection to my PC

I have no problem using On-Line monitoring, but can't seem to terminate online monitoring at the PC.

Control+M starts the monitoring - so what is the way to terminate it from the PC ?






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Technical support / great suggestions for the Define table
« on: July 16, 2015, 09:08:15 AM »
The define table is a great tool!

I think a couple of additions would really be helpful:

Color coded variable names. If I define a variable name as an Integer it would be  a different color in the custom function than if I defined it as a floating point. I think this could help with declaration issues in coding.

Add a column in the define table to the far right COMMENTS. It would allow you to add notes associated with that variable.

In the simulator it would be great to show the variable name (possibly truncated to just the first 5 characters?)

Just a couple more ideas for the I/O table pull down menu:

Add a comment field to the right of all of the I/O fields so you could add notes concerning that I/O item.

Add two more I/O sections for the analog inputs and outputs. Having them in the I/O list would keep it all in one place.

Appreciate all the work you guys do to make this tool so versatile and easy to use.


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Technical support / Read current STEPSPEED
« on: June 15, 2015, 04:07:19 PM »
I'm using a Fx2424 on a new machine.

I have an application where I would like to know the current STEPSPEED without having to resort to using hardwiring of step line into the HSC1 to do a FREQUENCY command.  

The issue only will arise if I have to scale axis 1 to axis 2 while in the acceleration or deceleration ramp (follower).

I thought perhaps a register could be accessed to give current speed in SPS.

Thanks.

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Technical support / dCusF clear and reuse
« on: May 28, 2015, 04:12:46 PM »
I would like to clear a previously used custom function for use in a different role.
I would like to rename the function also.
I would like the ladder to update to the new name.

I seem to be able to  rename it and clear of all old code it in the custom function editor but the name in the ladder remains as it was.

How is this possible with your fine software.

Thanks.

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Technical support / IF loop issue
« on: April 28, 2015, 03:59:50 PM »
I have been trying to debug a program and having odd results. Many wasted hours.

In testing I commented out the IF and the ENDIF of a loop but wanted to force the THEN commands to execute without the loop. here is the section of code:

'START START SKIP, BEGIN LOOP

'IF HSCPV[2] <= (S#_STRT_SKP_1 / D#_IN_PER_CNT) THEN      ' check to see if we are done with this part

   SETIO BLAST_1      'turn blast on begin skip1
   SETIO IN_STRT_SKP   'set relay to indicate in start skip now

'ENDIF

If you comment out the loop as I show here, the SETIO lines will remain highlighted as if they are now going to execute as if the IF loop were not in place. THIS IS NOT THE CASE, THEY ARE INACTIVE !
If I move the two SETIO lines out side of the commented out IF loop, they program functions as you would expect.
If program code is inactive, I should be shown by removing highlighting and color from the code.

Please consider this issue and change in a bugfix update. Possibly this ha been updated already?

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Technical support / Double HSC on single encoder Fx2424
« on: April 22, 2015, 03:49:00 PM »
I have an application where it would be helpful to have two separate quadrature HSC channels counting from the same encoder input.

One counter would maintain absolute position and the other an incremental resetting counter. I could reset either without effecting the other.

I am thinking just putting the A/B signals into pins 1&2 for HSC1 and jumpering the inputs from HSC1 to the inputs of HSC2.

Any problem with this?

Thanks.

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Technical support / Building automation PC GUI software
« on: March 11, 2015, 09:35:13 AM »
I have an application to control the an industrial process by time schedule 24/7/365. The PLC end is simple. I would like to use PC over Ethernet to update the PLC schedule from a nice GUI that is user friendly and available across the network or even on smartphones.

Do you have any experience with 3rd party or open source software to do this, seems like building automation folks must have this off the shelf. No point in reinventing the wheel.

Thanks

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Technical support / Stepmove question
« on: December 10, 2014, 01:39:55 PM »
What is the minimum speed in steps per second the Fx2424 can use with a Stepmove command?

What speed will the Stepspeed default to if the stepspeed is set lower than the minimum speed?

If a Stepstop is executed during a stemove command, is there any need to clear a buffer that may have a remaining steps from the terminated stepmove -  i.e. like steps left in the move buffer for example which will effect a later stepmove command?

Thank you.

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Technical support / TL7 Editor copy paste bug in floating point
« on: December 08, 2014, 04:08:25 PM »
When editing a custom function I have this behavior which is new to me:

If I highlight a section of code that begins with a floating point variable (Example: G#_REEL_WIDTH = 4.5) by holding down the mouse button and selecting the text, it highlights in yellow like it should. When I release the mouse button the text is unselected and the cursor jumps to the top left of the custom function window! I can't get the text in to the copy buffer to paste it elsewhere.

I am running windows 7 which is up to date
I am running Java SE 1.4.2_19
trilogy 7.03 build 03

Ideas???


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Technical support / TriLogi install issue
« on: November 10, 2014, 10:54:07 AM »
I am installing TL7 TL6 software onto a new PC. When I try to start the software it gives me the dialog box to pic either TL6 or TL7 and if I pick either it gives me Unhandled exception error and does not load. PC is Windows 7 64 and java is 1.4.2_19

Ideas?

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Technical support / ladder edit question
« on: October 20, 2014, 09:47:22 AM »
If I have several contacts on a single rung and I wish to add a single contact that "bridges" or parallels the series contacts (effectively removing the series contact state from the rung) . I don't seem to be able to find the method for creating such a contact or editing a contact to get this result.

Thanks

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Technical support / Version 7.03 build 02 simulation issue
« on: September 22, 2014, 11:25:52 AM »
I have been using this package for about a week. This morning simulation function seems to have quit working. When I select simulation tab, no simulation windows appear, no I/O window etc. I rebooted etc and no improvement.

I loaded the TL6 integer version and simulated code no problem from past TL6 projects.

I then wen and downloade the update to amel sure all was upto date. Same problem.

I tried with simpletest 1 circuit program and more complex current development projects same result.

Any ideas?

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Technical support / fX2424 ENCODER INTERFACING
« on: September 08, 2014, 04:15:09 PM »
I have an 12-24 VDC supply encoder with NPN outputs that I want to use with a Fx2424 PLC. What is the value of the internal pull up resistor on the Fx2424 inputs to 24VDC which the encoder will have to pull low?
Thanks

 

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Technical support / Looking for unused variables
« on: February 05, 2014, 04:50:24 PM »
I know I can see varibles values with the simulator etc. I would like to know if a variable has been used in a custom function within a program. I can do the find all and try to hit the right combination that will find it, but sometimes this is not easy.

I track the variables in a spreadsheet as I assign them, but some old well hacked and revised programs can get a bit out of control with last minute hacks and documentation doesnt always keep up.

Thanks

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