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How to migration from Siemens PLC to Allen Bradley PLC?

Hi Dear Friends,
I have been working with Siemens for last 3 years and now I want to get in to Allen Bradley
I will appreciate if somebody help me and show me good starting point how to learn RSlogix software and how to know all modules and become integrator.

How to knowing the modules is very important for me
because I think that Working with software is in the next step
Best Regrads
*****

ANSWER:

PLC Migration: Siemens
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/migplc-pp005_-en-p.pdf

SIMATIC S7 to Logix5000 Application Conversion Guide
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/ap/logix-ap008_-en-p.pdf

Have Fun

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How to migration from Siemens PLC to Allen Bradley PLC?

Hi Dear Friends,
I have been working with Siemens for last 3 years and now I want to get in to Allen Bradley
I will appreciate if somebody help me and show me good starting point how to learn RSlogix software and how to know all modules and become integrator.

How to knowing the modules is very important for me
because I think that Working with software is in the next step
Best Regrads
*****

ANSWER:

PLC Migration: Siemens
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/migplc-pp005_-en-p.pdf

SIMATIC S7 to Logix5000 Application Conversion Guide
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/ap/logix-ap008_-en-p.pdf

Have Fun

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Software PLC – SIMATIC WinAC RTX 2008

WinAC RTX 2008 is used when high performance, high data volumes and at the same time hard real time are required for the automation task. The optimized runtime system supports the processing of extensive and demanding PC applications in parallel with the control task. The performance of WinAC RTX 2008 can be scaled across the PC platform.

Applications range from machine-level control tasks with rugged embedded PCs to high-end applications on PCs with enhanced performance (e.g. SIMATIC Rack PCs).

Platforms

SIMATIC WinAC RTX 2008 runs on standard PCs wit Windows XP Professional.yet excellently fits to SIMATIC Industrial PCs.In particular, the use on embedded PC platforms such as the SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B or Panel PC 477B with Windows XP Embedded results in cost-effective and very rugged solutions.The Microbox PC 427B is characterized by its diskless and fanless operation. WinAC RTX 2008 uses the main memory of the PCs and offers program backup on the hard disk. Non-cyclic data such as production parameters or recipe data can be stored permanently on the PC’s hard disk with the help of system functions (SFC 82 – 84). In addition, all data can be held retentively in conjunction with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

I/O connection

Employing WinAC RTX 2008 it is possible to connect the I/O via PROFINET. This requires either the integrated Ethernet interface of the SIMATIC PC or a CP 1616 (PCI) or CP 1604 (PCI-104) communications processor.Open User Communication permits open communication of WinAC RTX 2008 via TCP and UDP. Open data exchange with any communication partner via the PROFINET interface is possible. WinAC RTX 2008 makes use of the TSEND/TRECV blocks for this purpose; they are available as library for all SIMATIC S7 CPUs. In addition I/O can be connected via PROFIBUS DP at up to 12 Mbit/s via the integral DP interface of the SIMATIC PCs or via communications processors (CP 5611 A2/5613 A2). Up to four PROFIBUS lines can be operated with up to 500 slaves.

Isochronous mode

In addition, with its PROFIBUS interfaces WinAC RTX 2008 also supports the system function isochronous mode. With isochronous mode, high-speed, time-dependent applications such as closed-loop controls can also be implemented with distributed I/O. This means that in addition to the control job other functions can be integrated into a PC or smaller, more economical PCs can be used for the same job.

Retentivity

On exiting, WinAC RTX 2008 saves all the data declared as retentive to the hard disk. In order to ensure a defined shutdown of the Software PLC in the event of an unexpected failure of the PC voltage supply, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS, e.g. SITOP DC UPS) can be used. SIMATIC PCs with integrated, non-volatile memory enable up to 128 KB of retentive data to be stored in the event of voltage dip, regardless of the file system. For SIMATIC PCs without integrated, non-volatile memory, the WinAC NV128 plug-in card is available. This enables up to 128 KB of retentive data to be stored. Depending on the version of the PC, however, the use of a UPS may be necessary.

Bahasa: Software ini sangat cocok jika dimiliki oleh perusahaan-perusahaan sistem integrator atau system developer yang menggunakan SIEMENS.

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Siemens releases Simatic WinAC RTX F software controller for PC-based automation

SIEMENS has released the Simatic WinAC RTX F, a fail-safe software controller for PC-based automation, allowing safety-related tasks to be performed via PC.According to Siemens, the Simatic WinAC RTX F is a Windows XP or eXP-based controller with an optimised runtime system to process extensive PC applications simultaneously.

Like the modular Simatic S7 controllers, the engineering software is Step 7, supplemented by the Distributed Safety option package for safety-related applications.Siemens claims its Simatic WinAC RTX F software controller is suited for high-performance tasks with substantial data volumes and simultaneous, demanding real-time requirements.

When it is used in dual-core processor systems, one core is used for Windows application, and the other for the Simatic WinAC RTX F controller.The Simatic WinAC RTX F fail-safe software controller can be installed on all current x86 PC hardware platforms, such as Simatic PCs.Simatic WinAC RTX F can be expanded using the safety-oriented peripherals ET 200S, ET 200M, and ET 200pro with IP67 degree of protection, or with the safety-oriented ET 200eco block I/O with IP67 degree of protection.

Buat informasi detail, silahkan check http://www.automation.siemens.com/simatic/pcbased/html_76/produkte/pc-based/based.htm

Brosurnya: Right click and Save as > http://www.automation.siemens.com/salesmaterial-as/brochure/en/brochure_simatic-controller_en.pdf

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Membuat PLC Network Dengan UTP RJ45

Dalam membuat PLC Network dengan protocol TCP/IP hendaknya anda memahami dan mengerti cara membuat koneksi kabel pada socket UTP RJ45. Silahkan baca artikel di bawah ini untuk lebih jelasnya.

Pengkabelan di jaringan komputer atau PLC tidak sesederhana tapi tidaklah serumit yang kita bayangakan, tapi saya sendiri sering harus kesulitan mengingat urutan warna kabel UTP RJ45. Mungkin, catatan saya ini cukup membantu pembaca untuk mengingat perangkat yang disediakan, mulai dari kabel, conector, crimp tool, dan tester.

Untuk membuat kabel jaringan UTP RJ45 antara lain :

Crimping Tool yang dipasaran tersedia jenis tunggal atau doubel, untuk jenis tunggal hanya untuk kabel RJ45 sedangkan yang double untuk kabel RJ45 dan RJ11. Alat ini dijual dengan kisaran harga 40 ribu sampai 750 ribu rupiah, yang pasti harga juga menentukan kualitas.

Cable Tester dipergunakan untuk melakukan pengetesan setelah kabel rj 45 dipasang konektor, sehingga kita tidak mengalami kesulitan untuk mengetahui kesalahan yang dilakukan pada saat pemasangan konektor. Perangkat tester ini dipasaran dijual dengan harga kisaran 60 ribu hingga 200 ribu.

Cable UTP Cat 5e merupakan kabel yang terdiri 8 pair dan tersedia dalam berbagai merk (Belden, AMP Cable, Panduit dll), kabel ini dipakai untuk jaringan komputer indoor. Sehingga tidak direkomendasikan untuk instalasi outdoor, dan panjang maksimal untuk point to point pada kisaran 100 meter. Harga dipasaran kabel UTP RJ45 ini dijual antara 450 ribu hingga 950 ribu per rol dengan panjang per rol sekitar 330 meter.

Connector RJ45 alat terpenting setelah kabel dalam membuat kabel jaringan komputer. Secara fisik konektor ini sangat kecil tapi memiliki tingkat kesulitan dalam pemasangannya. Bila salah memasang kabel dalam konektor, secara otomatis konektor itu harus dibuang karena sudah tidak dapat dipergunakan kembali. Connector RJ45 dijual dengan kisaran 90 ribu sampai 200 ribu per 50 biji.

Setelah anda mengetahui peralatan yang dibutuhkan dalam membuat kabel jaringan komputer, kini waktunya anda mencobanya :

Langkah Pertama : tentukan terlebih dahulu jenis konfigurasi kabel yang terlebih dahulu. Cross Cable atau Straight Cable atau Rollover Cable.

Langkah Kedua : Perhatikan urutan kabel seperti yang ada pada gambar ini…..

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