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Application Showcase / Omron CP1H AdvancedHMI

« on: July 04, 2017, 04:36:48 PM »

Our sample CP1H PLC program will use button and indicators to control a start/stop jog circuit. An analog input into the PLC will be scaled and displayed on a gauge on our AdvancedHMI screen. We will also write information to our 7 segment display on the CPU from our AdvancedHMI screen. This communication will be done using Omron serial host link protocol over a RS485 serial cable. The AdvancedHMI package will run on a windows PC and communicate out the port using a USB to RS485 adapter.
http://accautomation.ca/omron-cp1h-advancedhmi-communication/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_FZ61Ep6u0



Here is a recent post I did with the AdvancedHMI Software and Omron CP1H PLC.
Regards,
Garry

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Application Showcase / Horner XL4 Modbus TCP AdvancedHMI Communication

« on: January 08, 2017, 07:42:40 AM »

Here is a recent post that will communicate Modbus TCP from AdvancedHMI to the Horner APG OCS XL4 PLC.

There are several reasons why we are using the Horner XL4 Controller. Here are just a few.
- Investment is low for the hardware and the software is free
- Standalone PLC with built in I/O and HMI
- Communication ability - Ethernet Port, RS232, RS485 - support for protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.
- Built in data logging functions
- Ability to expand the system with a variety of modules

Read the post... http://accautomation.ca/horner-xl4-modbus-tcp-advancedhmi-communication/

Watch on YouTube... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTb-03pUNWE

Download the Application and PLC Program... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33455595/Horner%20XL4%20Modbus%20TCP%20AdvancedHMI%20Communication.zip

Regards,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca

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Application Showcase / AdvancedHMI to Click PLC to Solo Temperature Controller

« on: August 21, 2016, 06:41:20 AM »

Here is a recent post that will communicate Modbus TCP from AdvancedHMI to the Click PLC. The Click PLC will communicate Modbus RTU to the Solo Temperature Controller.

Here are parts of the post:
We will look at using AdvancedHMI with the Click PLC. Our sample Click PLC program will read the present value (PV) and the indicating lights on our Solo Process Temperature Controller. It will then write the set value (SV) to the Solo. This communication will be done using Modbus RTU protocol over a RS485 serial port on the Click. The AdvancedHMI package will communicate Modbus TCP over Ethernet to the Click PLC. We will be able to monitor our PV and set our SV on the Solo via the AdvancedHMI window.

We will utilize the previous post “AdvancedHMI Solo Process Temperature Controller”. Instead of communicating Modbus RTU we will change this to Modbus TCP.
http://accautomation.ca/advancedhmi-to-solo-process-temperature-controller/

Read the rest of the post... http://accautomation.ca/click-plc-advancedhmi-communication/

Watch on YouTube... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVOaEjGMzKQ

Download the Application and PLC Program... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33455595/AdvancedHMI%20to%20Click%20PLC.zip

Regards,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca

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Tips & Tricks / Deploying An AdvancedHMI Project

« on: April 19, 2016, 10:11:27 AM »

Here is our latest post on deploying an AdvancedHMI project on the industrial floor.

Here are a few thing we cover:
Hardware
- Fanless Computer
- Monitor
- USP - uninterrruptable power supply
Software
- Turn Off windows update
- Security - Set permissions - Limit internet use
- AdvancedHMI - remove ControlBox, Miximize Screen Size, Topmost property

Here is part of the post...
http://accautomation.ca/deploying-an-advancedhmi-project/
Deploying an AdvancedHMI project on the industrial floor sounds like an easy task, but there are a few things that you should consider. The HMI (Human Machine Interface) user interface will run on a computer. The industrial environment is one in which temperature, dust, electrical noise, etc. are always present. This can also be combined with workers wanting to play with the new computer. We will look briefly at the hardware and software items that will make your install more reliable and user friendly in the field.
Read the rest of the post...
http://accautomation.ca/deploying-an-advancedhmi-project/

Let me know what you think.
Thank you,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca

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Application Showcase / AdvancedHMI to Solo Process Temperature Controller

« on: March 22, 2016, 10:56:07 AM »

Here is our latest post that we would like to share.

Modbus RTU will be the serial (RS485) method in which we will communicate between the AdvancedHMI and the Automation Direct Solo Process Temperature Controller.
The post will show wire diagrams, software settings, and code to determine bit status in the controller.

Read the post...
http://accautomation.ca/advancedhmi-to-solo-process-temperature-controller/

Watch on YouTube...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEtde_xk-zU

Regards,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca

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Tips & Tricks / USB TO RS485 PC Adapter Installation

« on: March 08, 2016, 06:27:26 AM »

Here is a post that we recently completed on the Automation Direct USB to RS485 Adapter. 

The USB-485M is a 2-wire USB to RS-485 serial communication adapter for RS485 use. It does not require an external power supply or complicated configuration.

It has a Type A (plug) USB connector for the computer side and a universal female RJ45/RJ12 modular connector. This will accept RJ12 and RJ45 plugs.  The USB-485M supports multiple baud rates and is USB V2.0 Compliant.

Read the rest of the post...
http://accautomation.ca/usb-to-rs485-pc-adapter-installation/

YouTube Video on the installation and communication from AdvancedHMI to a Solo Process Temperature Controller via Modbus RTU.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWE05ZNZNXw

Let me know what you think,
Garry

http://www.accautomation.ca

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Application Showcase / Re: AdvancedHMI Videos

« on: February 23, 2016, 06:46:27 PM »

Create a PLC with HMI Training and Learning Enviroment Free

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rWI-A-nZdo

http://accautomation.ca/create-a-plc-with-hmi-training-and-learning-environment-free/

Regards,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca

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Application Showcase / The Game of Simon – Do-More PLC to AdvancedHMI via Modbus TCP

« on: February 23, 2016, 06:39:05 PM »

Simon is a memory game introduced in 1978. It has four coloured buttons, each producing a particular tone when it is pressed or activated by the device. A round in the game consists of the device lighting up one or more buttons in a random order, after which the player must reproduce that order by pressing the buttons. As the game progresses, the number of buttons to be pressed increases. If the wrong button is hit the current game is over. Our game will have a high level score and a current level score.

We will be using AdvancedHMI to communicate Modbus TCP to the Automation Direct Do-More Designer Software Simulator

Game Play:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrfnDHCeJjk

Explaining the Code:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFBZ-VElykc

Here is the full post of the program.
http://accautomation.ca/building-a-plc-program-that-you-can-be-proud-of-part-5/

Regards,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca

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Application Showcase / Creating a Login Screen in AdvancedHMI

« on: February 23, 2016, 06:26:37 PM »

 
Here is a recent post on creating a login form using AdvancedHMI.
This will use the VB.Net to connect to an access database and compare the user name and password. We also set a user level for each operator to limit what they can operate within the program.

The operation can be seen on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0kAJw9VH8U

The explanation of the code can be seen on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgsxbOpxhDg

Read the entire post at the website:
http://accautomation.ca/creating-a-hmi-login-screen-on-advancedhmi/

Let me know what you think.
Thank you,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca

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Application Showcase / Re: AdvancedHMI Videos

« on: February 23, 2016, 06:20:57 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In_W5SyWWBU

Regards,
Garry
www.accautomation.ca