"Failed to get Processor type"

[pacific]

hi.
I just downloaded and installed Advanced HMI v3.5.1 with Visual Basic Express 2010, running on a Windows 7 32-bit machine.
I made a very simple form- it only has a pilot light and a 2-pos selector switch. PLCAddressValue are :0 & I0:0 respectively.
There's a simple 1-rung plc program that turns on the output :0 when I0:0 is true. I run the program and on the AdvancedHMI form i'm getting "Failed to get processor type" on the component. In the VB message window it says "a first chance exception of type 'MfgControl.AdvancedHMI.Drivers.Common.PLCDriverException' occurred in AdvancedHMIDrivers.dll

The communication with the PLC (Micrologix 1000) is through DF1Comm1. I am able to communicate with the PLC through RSLinx Classic Lite, so I know the comm cable etc is good.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Archie]

There was a fix made to the MicroLogix driver, so try the latest version to see if that helps.

Also if you are using a selector switch to control I:0/0, you will not see anything happen because as soon as the HMI changes the value, the PLC looks at the physical input and overwrites the value based on it.

[Archie]

This was replicated and should now be fixed in version 3.55

[R5ROUSE]

I have V.3.55 and am getting the same error.

[Archie]

This error can also occur if it cannot establish connection to the PLC. If you are using DF1, be sure RSLinx is completely shut down so AdvancedHMI can get access to the COM port. When start AdvancedHMI, watch the com light (if it has one) on the PLC to see if you get a blinking light as it tries to detect to communication settings.

[R5ROUSE]

that worked! I had to stop the driver in linx and Advanced HMI fired right up. i'm having fun playing with this