Melsec iQ-FX5U – GOT2000 Interconnection via Ethernet communication medium

Introduction This article is intended to provide the applicable user with some guidance in the interconnection of Melsec iQ-FX5U – and the GOT2000 via Ethernet communication medium. But first, some important disclaimers. When it comes to inter-device communication -...

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FREQROL Solar Pumping VFD inverter drives series vs standard FREQROL VFD inverter drives series

Introduction With the release of the new FREQROL Solar Pumping VFD inverter drives series, being the FR-E700-E12 and FR-D700-E12 series’, some information is required in terms of the comparison with the standard FREQROL inverter drives series. This article will...

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Melsec iQ-F FX5U – Available (supported) Communication Protocols

Introduction A short discussion on the available communication protocols related to the Melsec iQ-F FX5U PLC CPU. It stands to reason that this CPU (just like any other CPU) supports a finite number, predefined communication protocols. More details are being given...

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GX Works3 – PLC Engineering Software – Some addition information & Downloading thereof

Introduction Some essential information regarding the GX Works3 - Engineering Software Package; This software is not freeware but commercial.  Upon purchase You get two licenses. (However, a five license version is also available) The licenses are not annual but...

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DATATYPES AND DATATYPE- SETS

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...

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Adroit Lite (HMI) and IPC bundle and Alarm data extraction

Introduction Sometimes it is required to extract Alarm activation based information from an Adroit Lite package. Let’s suppose that this Adroit Lite package is installed on an IPC bundle for this purpose. It must be pointed out that the Adroit Lite term actually...

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Melsoft GX Works3 – Engineering Software for Melsec PLCs – Download Options

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 updates are...

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FREQROL Inverter Interface & Configuration Software – FR-Configurator 2 – Download Options

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...

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Compact ME-RTU Application – Specifications, functions and features

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 is...

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