Introduction to FactoryTalk View Parameters We use FactoryTalk View Parameters to identify placeholders on a screen. For example: If we have 9 tanks in a tank farm, you can just create one tank screen. The objects on the tank screen will use place holders instead of tags. When the operator Read More »
Introduction to Information Messages Information messages are useful for informing the operator of various events that occur on the equipment. This is not an alarm, because the Alarm feature is used for that. An example of an information message include the fact that the machine has entered a Read More »
Introduction to FactoryTalk View Alarms FactoryTalk View alarms are used to inform the operator that a specific condition has occurred. Examples include a high oil temperature, low water pressure, or even a jam on a conveyor system. We will configure FactoryTalk View alarms lto look for a “Trigger”. When the Read More »
Alinco DM1350 Power Supply Failure I wanted to share my experience with you about a power supply failure, and how I found the problem. My Alinco DM1350 is an older power supply, which was hit with lightning. After the lightning strike, the power supply was no longer functional. After Read More »
Introduction to Motion Axis Gearing Motion Axis Gearing allows one axis to follow another axis using a certain ratio of gearing. For example: A slave axis might follow a master axis, but at twice the speed, and cover twice the distance in a given amount of time. A practical application Read More »
Introduction to the Motion Axis Move (MAM) Command The Motion Axis Move command will allow us to move an axis to a particular position. For example: If we know a product is at a certain position, we can move an axis to that particular location. There are two main types Read More »
Introduction to Motion Direct Commands In our last document, we added two virtual axis. If you have not done so already, please visit this page to add the two virtual axis before we continue. I will be assuming you are using a spare processor that is not attached to any Read More »
Introduction to Creating a Virtual Axis In this document, we will be creating a virtual axis. The purpose of creating a virtual axis is this document will be to understand the motion direct commands, and the motion commands in logic. In a real application, we might create a virtual axis Read More »
