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Are macbook pro used in automation industry ?
Boot camp provides a way to install / boot Windows on Intel-based Apple hardware. Windows runs essentially the same as on another hardware platform, OSX is not running, there are no additional layers / translation. Apple's newest hardware is not Intel-based and likely will not be able to run...
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Mar 20, 2024
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Polling HART devices in multi-drop mode
1. Yes, your HART master would need to send commands to the two device separately (initially based on their Poll Address values which must be different from each other). 2. Yes, your logic makes sense. If the HART master is capable of using Universal Command 3, that returns PV/SP/TV/QV in a...
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Feb 13, 2024
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Modbus client application
["human-readable" register number and is 1 more than the "on-the-wire" address"] to me, that just seems to create confusion... Thanks for the explanation.
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Jan 26, 2024
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Modbus client application
I have been trying this with a Modbus RTU device. I agree it is very useful and usable software; thanks for your contribution! Register addresses seem to be off by one though, e.g., to write register 3008 you use register 3009 in Open ModScan.
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Jan 26, 2024
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Increase RPM of NEMA34 86HS9860A4 1.8 degree 6amp stepper motor
Have you set the Pulse / Rev to the lowest setting on the DM860 ?
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Jan 16, 2024
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Hello ! With what software could I put the program in this plc and what adapter would I need to connect?
Hello Radu, I don't have any direct knowledge, I just found the information that I shared on the internet. You can find the CL200 manual, which says that the X31 Interface is used for programming; and "A premanufactured connecting cable is available to connect to the X31 interface connector...
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Dec 14, 2023
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Hello ! With what software could I put the program in this plc and what adapter would I need to connect?
From the Bosch CL200 manual: The PLC program is produced with the use of the Bosch proprietary WinSPS software application. The CL200 is programmed with the aid of a PC via the serial COM port.With the use of the PC, the PLC program can also be written without requi-ring the physical presence...
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Dec 13, 2023
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Saia PCD4 battery replacement
According to: https://sbc-support.com/uploads/tx_srcproducts/26-734_EN_Manual_PCD4_02.pdf "Batteries can be changed while the supply is connected, without loss of data and in all operating modes. The battery box is located beneath the nameplate (see also PCD4.M170, Changing batteries)."
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Oct 26, 2023
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Programmable Logic Controller - PLC
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Sniffing Profibus Communication Link
These tools generally capture messages identifying the Profibus addresses of the devices involved.
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Oct 24, 2023
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Sniffing Profibus Communication Link
There are a few such tools that can do this, here's one: https://procentec.com/products/profibus/profitrace/ Here's another: https://industrial.softing.com/products/network-tester-and-analyzer/profibus-tester-5.html
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Oct 20, 2023
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vacuum sensor + display
There are digital panel meters like: https://www.predig.com/products/product_category/digital-panel-meters-448 that accept process voltage (0-5 V, 1-5 V, etc.) and current (4-20 mA).
Chris T
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Jun 12, 2023
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Dead band in remote speed control
Did you check the Limits settings?
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Apr 18, 2023
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Looking for Simple VFD for dummies
I used a Baldor ID5602 Series 5 Inverter to control a 1 HP 3-phase motor. No programming required, speed controlled by supplied Main Speed Potentiometer (5K). Least expensive is their open chassis model.
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Feb 1, 2023
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8051 Microcontroller Hardware Issue
Well, your code in main should execute led2=1; and then exit. Embedded systems typically do not exit, as there is nowhere to go...
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Jan 27, 2023
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Computing
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HART communicator caused step change in DCS reading
The DCS was reading pressure using HART? If so, it likely acts as a Primary HART master. If AMS is configured as Primary HART master, it would conflict with the DCS.
Chris T
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Jan 26, 2023
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