Introduction to Resetting Fuses The 1756-OB16E module is an electronically fused output module. For this reason, we must know the procedure for resetting fuses in the even that an overload condition takes place. In summary, he 1756-OB16E has two electronic fuses. The first fuse protects outputs 0 to 7. Read More »
Introduction to Restart Lockout logic Whenever we have a a large motor, a lot of current is required to start the motor. When the motor is pulling a large amount of current, heat is building up in the wingdings of the motor. Hence, we do not want to allow Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Flashers ControlLogix flashers allow for an output to be energized and de-energized at a steady interval. For example, if we have an alarm horn, you can add a flasher bit in series with the output. The alarm horn will then energize and de-energize at regular intervals. Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Documentation ControlLogix documentation helps you to better understand the purpose of each rung and tag in your project. Even though Aliases are available in ControlLogix, the alias names are limited to 40 characters. When you download your project, Alias names are also downloaded to the processor. Read More »
Introduction to RSLinx OPC Server OPC (OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) for Process Control) and DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) are a way for applications to interact with each other to share data. The RSLinx OPC Server can share data with other applications, such as an Excel Spreadsheet or OpenOffice 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 ControlLogix Motion Control In a ControlLogix Motion Control system, you will usually have a module in the chassis that communicates with motion drives. The drives are connected to servo motors. The purpose of a motion system is to provide precise movement. The drive is always commanding a Read More »
Introduction to FactoryTalk View ME FactoryTalk View ME (Machine Edition) is MMI (Man-Machine Interface) software. Others might refer to this as HMI (Human-Machine Interface) software. The purpose of FactoryTalk view is to allow the operator to view or input data from the processor that is controlling your equipment. Read More »
