by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, GX Works 3, iQ-F, iQR-Series, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, QSeries, Qseries, Software
Introduction GX Works is a commercial software – and not free-ly available. This makes sense, given the amount of features and functionality one gets with the software. Upon the purchasing of the license(s) – the software can be registered online. Free...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | Communication, FR Configurator, FR-A7xx, FR-A8xx, FR-BR, FR-BU2, FR-Configurator2, FR-CS8xx, FR-D7xx, FR-E7xx, FR-F7xx, FR-F8xx, Software, VSD
Introduction In this article we will provide the resources for the download of the FREQROL Inverter interface software. FREQROL inverters can be connected to an engineering software called FR-Configurator 2, for programming, parameterization, troubleshooting and...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | Communication, DNP3, ENET, Ethernet, FX3U, FX3U-4DA, FX5, FX5-4DA, GPRS, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, iQ-F, ME-RTU, Modbus, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, PLC, real-time clock, RS-232, RS-422, RTU, Serial
Introduction RTUs – being a Remote Terminal Unit – is an essential part of distributed PLC and IO systems.This is a concise discussion on the ME-RTU module, its application options, including specifications, features and functionalities. The following unit...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | Adroit SCADA, ENET, FX5, GX Works 3, iQ-F, PLC, Software
Introduction This article is intended to provide a short-summary of how to connect a Melsec iQ-F to Adroit SCADA via an Ethernet communication standard. GX Works3 Configuration In GX Works 3 on the left in the Navigation menu go to Ethernet Port Insert the IP Address...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | F940GOT-LWD-E, GOT HMI, GOT SImple, GOT-F900, GOT2000, GT Works 3, GT2000
Introduction As mentioned earlier, the GOT-F900 series is long since being discontinued. It is not being manufactured anymore, nor sold. No parts are available, and technical support on this product has seized. The next logical step would be to upgrademigrate the...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 30, 2020 | E1000, F940GOT-LWD-E, GOT HMI, GOT-F900, GOT1000, GOT2000, GT Works 3, GT2000, PM-20BL
Introduction The GOT-F900 HMI is long since being discontinued. These units are not be manufactured, sold or supported anymore. That said – there are still plenty of these units left in the plants, processes and systems using these old discontinued GOTs. This...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 30, 2020 | A172SHCPUN, GX Works 2, Melsec-A, Melsec-Q, MR-J2s, MR-J4s, PLC, Qseries, QSeries, Servo Systems, Servos, Software, SW0NX-SV22C, SW0SRX-SV22C, SW3RN-SV22C
Introduction The Melsec-A series PLC series is long since being discontinued, from manufacturing, supply and support perspective. Nonetheless, there are still some Melsec-A series PLCs in the processes and systems. This particular article is addressing the Motion...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 30, 2020 | FX2N, FX3U, FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, GX Works 3, iQ-F, iQR-Series, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, Qseries, Software
Introduction This is a short summary discussion on the Melsec PLC series engineering software, and which modules are compatible with whcih versions of engineering software. The following are 2nd generation PLCs – and they are programmed via GX Works2 Melsec FX –...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 25, 2020 | CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, Communication, GT Works 3
Energy Measuring Unit EcoMonitorPlus Feature 1 Additional units (Optional unit, Extension unit) be added to expand systems in “building block” style. Feature 2 Collect energy data into a SD memory card from EcoMonitorPlus or EcoMonitorLight. Logging Unit...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 25, 2020 | CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, Communication, GOT HMI, PLC, Qseries
Energy Measuring Unit EcoMonitorLight Product Line Up Optional Unit Features Easy and Low-Cost Measurement Simple Measurement/Installation The built-in LCD screen enables the settings, measurements, and displays required for measuring energy with a single unit.Easy to...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 25, 2020 | CC-Link, Communication
ME96SS Stand-alone power meter Understand your energy consumption and power quality ME96SS Series power meters are high accuracy meters for electrical load monitoring. They are panel mount meters with a large LCD display and native Modbus RTU or optional CC-Link...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 25, 2020 | CC-Link IE Field, Communication, GX Works 3, Melsec iQ-R
MELSEC iQ-R Series Programmable Controller CPU Modules At the core of the MELSEC iQ-R Series is a programmable controller CPU. This CPU is the heart of the control system and includes various features for different applications. The most common CPU is the programmable...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 23, 2020 | CC-Link IE Field, Communication, GX Works 3, MELIPC, Melsec iQ-R, QSeries
MELSEC iQ-R Series Safety CPU The safety CPU module enables control of both generic and safety programs in the same module and is easily programmed utilizing the intuitive features of GX Works3. Compliant with internationally recognized safety standards, the safety...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 23, 2020 | CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, Communication, GOT HMI, GX Works 3, Industrial Computer
GOT2000 Handy GT25 Handy GOT With portable handy GOT, you can operate the machine while viewing it. GT25 Handy GOT components Emergency stop switch An emergency stop switch is used to stop the operation of devices in an emergency. It utilizes a “normally closed...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 20, 2020 | GOT2000, GT Works 3, GT2000, GX Works 3
GOT2000 Rugged GT25 Rugged Model With a larger working ambient temperature range and resistance to ultraviolet rays, the GT25 rugged model can be used in harsh environments. The stylish design features a silver tone metal housing. Features of the rugged model Wide...
by Tanya Sauerman | Mar 19, 2020 | CC-Link, GOT HMI, GOT SImple, GT Works 3, GX Works 3
GOT Simple Simple but inspired With a good performance level and advanced functions the GOT Simple HMIs provide features that will help to reduce downtime, enable fast recovery from simple errors, increase availability and boost production efficiency. More than simply...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 18, 2020 | FX5, FX5-20PG-D, FX5-20PG-P, High Speed I/O, iQ-F, MR-J2s, MR-J4s, PLC, Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction The interconnection of a PLC to a Servo amplifier or other front-end device, via a digital discrete pulse-train output – is catagory of High-speed outputs. In the case for Servo-amplifier control, this is known as positioning. This section will...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 17, 2020 | Communication, ENET, FR-A7xx, FR-A8xx, FR-BR, FR-BU2, FR-CS8xx, FR-D7xx, FR-E7xx, FR-F7xx, FR-F8xx, GOT HMI, GOT SImple, GOT2000, GX Works 3, iQR-Series, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, Qseries, QSeries, Software, VSD
Introduction Network cable for Mitsubishi FA equipment is an important aspect to undersand for new users – in order to facility normal connection functions. This section is a short description in a FAQ style.of some basic (modern) communication connections and...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 12, 2020 | FX5, GX Works 3, GX Works 3, PLC, Software
Introduction This page focusses on the what the possible reasons could be when the FX5 PLC does not automatically go into RUN mode – after startup.For the most part – we will assume that no PLC errors are being detected. The following Root cause...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 12, 2020 | Braking Resistor, Braking Unit, FR Configurator, FR-A7xx, FR-A8xx, FR-BR, FR-BU2, FR-CS8xx, FR-D7xx, FR-E7xx, FR-F7xx, FR-F8xx, VSD
Introduction A short discussion on the Regenerative Over-voltage Trip during Deceleration or Stop – Drive Error (E.Ov3) for VFD Inverter (FREQROL) drives This type of error occurs when a VFD is requried to decelerate a load (or stop), within a time period which...
