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Yes it will. Thanks for the question!

In this video the external source to power the indicator is 24VDC, however the drive relay is a dry contact relay output, so it works with external AC or DC.

​@@automationdirect I appreciate your response. May I ask another question? Is it possible to use the +10V in the analog input as a power source?

It is possible but strongly recommended against. There is no replaceable fuse for the internal power supplies (10VDC or 24VDC) so if you were to have a minor current event it would blow that power supply and the only solution would be to purchase a new drive. Adding a small power supply is always our recommendation to avoid this.

@aerodrrom that is correct. Because the AB interface for C-More addresses the tag names, the address for any of the imported tags will be the tag format (DINT, INT, REAL, BOOL, etc) and then the name of the tag. When you write the project to the screen and connect it will be able to influence those tags in your PLC.

@@automationdirect I appreciate you responding, since this is ferly old video. Unfortunately that makes DINT bits (HMI_Lights.12) unusable. I can not set that bit as tag for toggle switch-button. However, I found a workaround. It took a bit tag exporting in CSV, editing, and importing back into Studio 5000. I created an Alias for each bit for all my DINT tags. Then exported it in .L5K and imported only aliases into C-more.

Glad that worked. Another option would be to manually create any Boolean tags needed in the Cmore tag database. It will allow you to select a DINT location and then select which bit in that DINT you want to use. It isn't super helpful for hundreds of boolean variables, but it will work for specific options if needed.

@puckgoodfellow861 it could be any number of small things, from improper formatting, to an invalid data size in the database. I would recommend contacting our award-winning technical support team for further assistance on your specific application. community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport

@Taha, generally implicit EtherNet/IP communication is easier to use, and it has a regular refresh rate, however not all controllers have that option, and in some networks you want event-based communication message rather than time cycle-based ones. This is where you might use explicit. The use of the EDS file generator for the SureServo 2 makes implicit by far the easiest option for EtherNet/IP communication as EDS files are only used in implicit connections. We recommend using implicit wherever possible.

I understand the frustration. The Click UI was developed with a slightly different user in mind. The Do-More interface is perfect for your application and was developed in a way specifically designed to allow easy conversion from DirectSoft over to a more modern PLC setup. I would recommend you take a look at Do-More and the BRX platform for as close to a 1:1 with the older DirectSoft and DirectLogic platform as we can offer. Thanks for the comment!

@henrrysoto Debes conocer la contraseña. Si no lo hace, la única opción es restaurar el PLC a los valores predeterminados de fábrica y borrará el proyecto almacenado, así que tenga cuidado.

@rccanuck, please contact our technical support team for further assistance with your specific issue. community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport

Mixing higher level languages like Python with low level industrial devices like a VFD is a fairly rare occurrence, so we do not have any examples for anything like that unfortunately. Depending on your requirements there could be plenty of ways to skin that particular cat. I would recommend you contact our technical support team for further details on the various mode options and I/O interlocks you can accomplish with these drives. community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport

@drjeco Thanks for the question! These drives may be controlled by a Do-More PLC using Modbus or EtherNet/IP but they are not actually GS drives. As such, they do not support using the GS Drive Read and Write blocks in Do-More.

@jose, we do not have a schematic for that type of connection. We do have schematics for connecting either singled ended or differential pulse train outputs to the servo. There may be a schematic online with the Arduino community that will let you match that schematic up with the Arduino hardware you are using. cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/sureservo2manual/ch3.pdf#page=23

​@@automationdirect Thank you for the response, In the case of wiring up the sureServo2 motor driver as shown c3-3. what steps I need to follow after. I am getting AL013 Motor Override. I Only have 6 wires connected on the SV2-CN1-LTB20: COM+ to 24V, PIN17:GND to MCU-GND, PIN12:/PULSE to MCU PWM, PIN13:PULSE to 5v through a limiting resistor 220Ohms, PIN14:/PULSE to MCU PWM, PIN15:PULSE to 5v through a limiting resistor 220Ohms, the rest of the connection (R,S,T), (U,V,W), (L1,L2,P1,P2), (P3,D,C) are connected as shown in the tutorial video czcams.com/video/C6Br6lRatS4/video.html Am I missing a wire because I try to factory reset. and send the signals, but the motor does not engage. Sincerely, Jose

@jose you will need to take a look at your digital inputs. By default, DI8 is set to a motor override and DI6 & DI7 are both set to forward and reverse overtravel switches. These will all need to be wired up to sensors or the inputs will need to be set to something different to allow you to clear the motor inhibit warning and the overtravel faults.

@jannatulnayeem The software used for the schematics is Solidworks Electrical. We placed a copy of the support documentation (BOM, schematics etc.) in the description of the video below the chapters. Thank you for watching.

Let us know if there are any questions we can answer to help with the overwhelming part. :)

@timothy our website has many different liquid level sensors, and all of them have downloadable documentation based on your needs. Find them here: www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/sensors_-z-_encoders/level_sensors_-a-_controllers

That will vary greatly based on the field of automation you choose to enter, however one of the most important first steps that will qualify you with many customers is getting a quality insurance/bond for your work. It will open up more customer options for you, as many companies will only hire panel builders that are insured.

@goproengineers, it is under the github link. A subsection called "installing the board" has the most up to date URL for the board manager.

@brian, glad you like the video! We show that in this video because 1.5W is 60mA @24VDC so well within the tolerance range of the power supply. Having said that, the power supply on the drive isn't replaceable, so if you did have a short it would potentially lead to the drive being replaced. In most applications it would probably be best to use an external power supply as you mentioned.

Glad you liked it!

We do not currently. However, you can contact our award winning free technical support for assistance with this! community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport?Qf3SBUOao&VideoTeamComment

@ceelo3324, our apologies. The content creator that was making these videos retired, but we are still working on completing this video. In the meantime, if you have questions, please contact our free, award-winning tech support for questions on DC braking. community.automationdirect.com/s/contactsupport?EwaBzd7Dk&VideoTeamComment

@ScalerWave, you can have them communicate using Modbus/TCP over wifi, but they will have to have a wireless network to connect to. Both are wifi radios, neither is an access point. If you have a common access point so that they can communicate with each other you can certainly have the IO from one being read into and acted on by the other like a remote IO setup would have.

@a.d.janson you will need to provide the sound byte, but these Patlite (Different brand) audible horns and alarms can have a micro-SD card (www.automationdirect.com/pn/SDV-2GP) added to them with a recording on it that they will play. www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/pushbuttons_-z-_switches_-z-_indicators/signaling_devices/audible_signaling_devices#Brand_Name_ms=%22Patlite%22&start=0&Item_Type_ms=(%20%22Audible%20Alarm%22%20%22Audible%20Signal%20Horn%22)

Glad it was helpful!

Arduino platform is extremely flexible. It is capable of talking Modbus/TCP with the Ethernet Shield. It will require some complex coding but there are many examples out there. Any of our Ethernet enabled HMI systems will support a connection with Modbus/TCP as the master/client to the Productivity Open/Arduino as the slave/server. Take a look at the CM5 as a great option. www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/hmi_(human_machine_interface)#Series_ms=%22C-more%20CM5%22&start=0 Support for the Productivity Open is through our online community as well as the numerous open-source Arduino communities as well. Thanks!

Arduino platform is extremely flexible. It is capable of talking Modbus/TCP with the Ethernet Shield. It will require some complex coding but there are many examples out there. Any of our Ethernet enabled HMI systems will support a connection with Modbus/TCP as the master/client to the Productivity Open/Arduino as the slave/server. Take a look at the CM5 as a great option. www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/hmi_(human_machine_interface)#Series_ms=%22C-more%20CM5%22&start=0 Support for the Productivity Open is through our online community as well as the numerous open-source Arduino communities as well. Thanks!

@jimknowlton342, we completely agree. The Text based editor has a very very easy to use diagnostic window that comes up. It shows you what is going on so that will help the electrician's and such diagnose it. It is shown in every Doug Bell video for ST for this reason. Very much like STATUS - MONITOR in your other PLC lines. Prior TEXT based editors did not have that.

@@automationdirect you have some of the best kit in the industry, a lot of us using AB secretly wish AD stuff was more common.

You bet!

Try using C-more's SYS Clock1 sec bit for the trigger tag, that triggers on and off repeatedly. There are faster response tags, but you risk overloading the HMI and causing a host of other issues.

@drjeco, I have forwarded this request to our engineering team, and they will submit a feature request for it. Thank you for the feedback!

I just forced CT0.Acc to 42. What exactly are you needing to do?

Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed it!

@priydevsingh5403 take a look at this insert available from AutomationDirect.com cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/nitrainserts/nitraairprep.pdf In AC valves, terminal 1 is for either Hot or Neutral, with the other going to terminal 2, since it is non-polar. In DC valves, terminal one is for DC positive, and terminal 2 is for DC negative.

Glad it was helpful!

@tob5117, if you have the binary number 100000, which is the 6th bit high, it can also be represented as a value of 20 in hexadecimal.

​@@automationdirect6th bit high, I understand. Thank you!

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