by Regardt Voigt | Apr 2, 2020 | Convert PLC Applications, FX2N, FX3U, FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, i-QR, iQ-F, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-A, Melsec-FX, Melsec-Q, PID Control, PLC, Q Series, QSeries, Software, VSD
DATATYPES In the digital world, logic is the dictating force in order for performance to exist. The language at which data is being put in transit is being done so via the values being stored into the relevant datatypes. In general, the following datatypes are...
by Regardt Voigt | Apr 1, 2020 | FX2N, FX3U, FX3U-4AD-ADP, GX Works 2, Melsec-FX, PLC, Software
Introduction A short discussion on how to utilize teh FX3U-4AD-ADP Analog input card with Melsec-FX CPUs. The System The following is a breakdown of the System applicable; PLC CPU version compatility The PLC CPU versions for compatibility of analog inputt card...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 31, 2020 | FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, GX Works 3, i-QR, iQ-F, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, Q Series, 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, Q Series, 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, i-QR, iQ-F, Melsec iQ-R, Melsec-Q, PLC, Q Series, 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 –...
