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Created Date: January 23,2014
Created By: dmelnyk
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I am in need of some assistance. I am looking to set up my C-More EA7-T15C for accepting multiple numeric entries and on / off commands and I am trying to find the easiest way. I have '50 ' Films I need to create each with 10 possible user numeric entries and 10 possible on / off commands. I am looking to call out any one of these 50 Films at any time with the data entered in. I don't know the best way to set this up due to the user having control of changing these parameters at any time. Any help is greatly appreciated Thank You
Created Date: January 23,2014
Created by: Bob S BN
While I'm not quite clear on what you are after, have you looked at the "recipe " objects?
Created Date: January 23,2014
Created by: dmelnyk
I have looked into the recipe. I'm having a hard time understanding the way it works. This is my first time working with a PLC and HMI using more than standard switches. I will try to describe what I'm looking to do a little better.
I am looking to have a user programmable interface to set up 50 processes.
Each process will consist of 10 numeric entries to set a 0-10vdc signal from the PLC, and 10 on / off commands to determine which of the 10 numeric entries to use.
There will be a remote command sent to the PLC to determine which of the 50 different processes to run.
My first thought is to create 50 different set up pages on the C-More. Each page would consist of 10 differently addressed numeric entries and 10 separately addressed On / Off Buttons. This seems like a lot of extra work.
Each "Process " will be called by a unique remote command.
My main problem is that these numeric entries and on / off commands need to be accessible to change at any time through the C-More.
I would hope that there might be an easier way of accomplishing this.
Thank You
Created Date: January 23,2014
Created by: scott.lawrence
have to agree w/ Bob, the recipe is exactly what you 're looking for. The help files in C-More V2.78 do a really good job of explaining the process for working with recipes, and there's even a section for using Excel to edit sheets.
Created Date: January 23,2014
Created by: dmelnyk
Thanks.
I have version 2.77. Do I need to purchase the new version or can I upgrade for free??
Thanks
Created Date: January 23,2014
Created by: scott.lawrence
it's free, since you have a license... here is the link:
http://support.automationdirect.com/products/cmore.html
Created Date: January 23,2014
Created by: plcnut
Free upgrade, just make sure you have your original license number handy.
Created Date: January 23,2014
Created by: dmelnyk
I have downloaded the latest version but it seems that the help is the same.
I have downloaded the recipe sample program from the C-More website.
I need to do the exact opposite of what this program does.
I need to manually enter all of the parameters and then save those as a recipe that can be called on by a remote input.
Any thoughts??
Thank You
Created Date: January 24,2014
Created by: plcnut
Which PLC are you using?
Created Date: January 27,2014
Created by: dmelnyk
I am using the Do More PLC.
Created Date: January 27,2014
Created by: dmelnyk
Ok, I have done some more research and I found out what I was missing. I can use the Call recipe command and have the user edit the recipe.
There are so many possibilities with this equipment, being a first time user is very overwhelming.