Introduction to FactoryTalk View Global Connections (Machine Edition) FactoryTalk View Global Connections allow us access to the system. For example, system time, automatic screen changes, and even run macros. Additionally, the processor can control the backlight brightness of your display. The Global Connections that you wish to use will connect Read More »
Introduction to Altair-Duino Short Cuts In this section, I’ll list the Altair-Duino Short Cuts. This includes ways to quickly access configuration menus. Additionally, I’ll list the commands to display the ROM and Disks images. Since you will probably not be using real disks on the Altar-duino, multiple disk images are Read More »
FactoryTalk View Touch Animation (Site Edition) The FactoryTalk View Touch Animation allows you to turn most any object into a type of push button. This means that you can animate text or other objects. Obviously the graphics library will work as well. The touch animation allows us to run FactoryTalk Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Up/Dn Accumulator (UPDN) The ControlLogix Up/Dn Accumulator (UPDN) instruction might seem a little confusing at first. It’s operation is very simple though. For example, we have two flow rates of a tank. The first rate is flow in. Likewise, the second rate is flow out. We can Read More »
Introduction to TOD and FRD Instructions We use the TOD and FRD Instructions to convert a value to and from BCD. Specifically, the TOD converts to binary coded decimal. Likewise, the FRD converts from binary coded decimal. Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) uses a bit pattern to represent a value. Every Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Security In this section, we’ll discuss the topic of ControlLogix Security. This post will not go in depth. However, we will discuss some simple things you can do. Today much of the industry is a target for cyber attacks. For this reason, you will want to think Read More »
Introduction to XModem over Ethernet WiFi To set up XModem over Ethernet WiFi, we’ll have to get a few things set up first. In this case, I’m running Debian Bullseye. I will be using Minicom in this example. I’m transferring a file to an AltairDuino. You can get these at Read More »
Introduction to Converting RSView32 to FactoryTalk Before Converting RSView32 to FactoryTalk we will need to install some software. First of all, I have RSView32 on a Windows XP computer. This is a 32 bit machine. Secondly, I have FactoryTalk View SE version 12 on a 64 bit computer. Thirdly, I Read More »
Introduction to RSView32 with ControlLogix In this section, we’ll be using RSView32 with ControlLogix. RSView32 is an HMI interface. That is to say, it’s for humans to interface with machines. With RSView32, you might display data in the processors memory. That way, a machine operator can read values such as Read More »
Introduction to the Altair-Duino – 8800 Kit In this section, I wanted to show you the Altair-Duino – 8800 Kit. I’ve always been interested in vintage computers. My first computer was the Commodore 64. I bought this from COMB magazine. Modern computers are fast, and reliable. However, by going back Read More »
