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MODRTU32 Connection status
Hi all. I have app which communicate with 9 MODRTU32 devices. Variable STRING type with offset 61, and dynamic text element. Text appears like: 1:0;2:1;...9:0; From documentation format is: :;... Connection status: 0 - ok 1- failed 2 - simulated How to
VBA Complie error Invalid data format
Hello, I have this error when i lauch client zenon I haven't got the probleme the server, with the develloper and runtime application. the module structure is empty on the client The files vba are update when i launch the runtime This is a migrated post!
Write calculated variable to the PLC
Hello, I am wondering about limitation of managing variables. Simple task is to write calculated variable to the PLC. For example I want to make sum of two variables and write result to PLC variable. Any suggestions? Best regards This is a migrated post!
Modifying bit in Word
Hello! Sorry for my bad English, but I hope you will get me! Can I write/modify a bit in a whole Word variable with a Button, Combined Element or anything else? As you know, a Word variable got 16 bit (so every bit can be 0 or 1). So I would like to modify
Can i do this with RGM
Hi, I need to develop a system to test water meter accuracy where i have the following data need to be recorded & updated. Below are the scenario :- list of data :- a. serial no - String b. initial reading - Float c. final reading - Float d. temperature
How conect opc ua server for runtime zenon 8,20
Hi all we have a zenon runtime 7.10 we need get some vars from this runtime , what its the best way to get this vars, its possible get this vars for opc ua client for this job, thank a lot for your time . Ris automation This is a migrated post! Originally
Write variable from background worker
Dear Forum users! I am looking for help with the following problem. I have an application in which I have a background worker in the C# VSTA environment. In this background worker, I repeatedly report progress, which calls the ProgressChanged function
Write values to the variable on demand
Hello, I have one field to enter the numeric value of the internal integer variable. When I press the button, I want this value to be written to another PLC variable. Any recommendation how to do this? Best regards This is a migrated post! Originally
AML/CEL Message with exception
Hi, a customer gets this message when he hits the button Filter... in the screentype alarmlist: Exception in Wnd=0x028A01F0(ALARMLISTE) processing message 0x0111 IParam=0x00000000 wParam=0x00002721 Someone here with experience with this problem? Is it
Two Alarm Objects with different amount of lines
Hi ! I wanna have two alarm objects with different amount of lines: 1. An Alarm object in the main screen (main frame) 2. An alarm object in the top of the screen (in a different frame on the top) showing the 2 most recent alarms. I have tried the Alarm
Show alarm value with different text
Dear All, I need to show the status of the variable or it value with different txt, like I want to show the value not numbers (0/1) I need to make (ALARM/NORMAL)(FAULTY/NORMAL)…..etc. When I use the txt at reaction matrix only one value coming at the
Access violation OPCUA32
What is the reason for the following error in file OPCUA32.txt? It happens at the closing the runtime zenOn Version: 8.20 SP0 Build80611 Processor: x86 //----------------------------------------------------- Exception code: C0000005 ACCESS_VIOLATION Fault
Command processinng zenon edittion
Dear support team. Good working day to all of you. I just started learn about Zenon edition 8.2 32bit with a simple project. In my project, I create a standard screen named "overview" for single line Diagram. In which i Created a combined element object
Communication error
Dear sir, I have zenon 5.2 with cp5611, desktop system. I found hardware okay SG/pg utility but it is not linked with zenon 5.2 kindly help me to resolve. Os win 2000 prof. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 18.06.2021 by user rajanpurnanand.
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ImportFromCsv Function on IVariableCollection
Hi, I'm attempting to import a batch of variables in Zenon project via the AddIn API in C#. Within the IVariableCollection the "ImportFromXml" function is available, but I cannot find the import function that works with the tab delimited "CSV" files that
SYSTEM Locked
After entering a not existing user name system was locked. tried to enter administrator user/pass but same error. does enyone has experience how to unlock system. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 16.06.2021 by user GiorgiPetelava. Please
Write values to variable is too slow
Hello, I have to write analog values to PLC variable using DF1 protocol. I am using Numerical value element. When I enter a new value only after 30 seconds I see a new value written. Global update time of DF1 driver is set to 1000ms. Best regards This
Switch with more than 2 states
Hello Everyone, I have some difficulties to make what I wanted. I wanted to create a switch with more than 2 possible states and to change the state of the switch when I click on it on RunTime. But, I succeeded to create a switch with more than 2 states,
Modify Element group in Element Group
Hi, I am struggling to find a way to modify an existing element group(e.g.: change visibility of it) after it has been added to another element group without converting it into a symbol. Is there a preferred way? My current workaround is to disband top
Corporate report
Hello everybody, I am using Zenon 8.10 and I want to build configuration for report generation for number of corporate users. They will access through their local machines in business network. What is the best approach for this configuration? Should I
Server Redundancy
I'm keen to find out if we can have 4 servers backing up in pairs of each other. The basic one is that we have one + one = two servers. But I.e. in location 1 we have 2 servers working as Active + Standby for the entire rail way system. While in another
Freely defineable frame shape
Hi all. How to make freely defineable frame shape (or screen which use this frame), dragging on monitor? I made freely defineable frame shape, made screen which uses this frame. But now I can't move it on screen. How to solve it? Best regards, MK This
Unable to Set Alignment of Zenon Variable
Hi, When setting the Alignment property of an IVariable (creating the variable in the Zenon project (IProject) with AddIn in C#), this exception is thrown (below). Also the Alignment property seems to not be editable in the Zenon editor either. This functionality
zenon Software Platform Help now available online
We are very pleased to announce that the help for the zenon Software Platform is now available online. From now on, the entire zenon Help for version 10 is available at: https://onlinehelp.copadata.com In this online help you will find support for: Service
Serial comm. settings
Hello, Where can I set "parity" parameter for serial communication? I am using DF1 protocol over com1 serial port. I can set speed, number of data bits and stop bits. But setting parity (even or none) is not available. Best regards This is a migrated
I need to push data from Zenon VBA to SQL database every 1sec
I need to push the data of a variabe to sql data base through zenon VBA every 1sec once the runtime starts, I am not done much programming in VBA Can anyone share the programming code for this This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 09.06.2021 by
(BUG) OPC UA Server Generates Duplicate Monitored Item Notifications
Hi there, I've been working with the OPC UA server in Zenon recently as my company is using it for a project with a very high profile client. During analysis of the packet stream that Zenon generates when an OPC UA client has connected to it and subscribed
Saving time and variable assignment
We have been using smart objects for the past six months, and it is very efficient, but we have two major problems. Saving / Import time We have about 10 smart object templates with about 20 variables and 20 released properties each. Some more complex
report viewer scale
Hi everyone, Does anyone knows if its possible to set two different scales on a chart at report builder? I have a chart where I display temperature and pressure values, but their range is completely different. (0-150) (0_-6) so the chart for pressure
Dynamic Screen Switch Function
Hi, I'm trying to find a way to build a "Screen Switch Function" on the fly in an Add-In service. Considering the following configuration: [AddInExtension("Temp Service", "Service extension description", DefaultStartMode = DefaultStartupModes.Auto)] public
Ghost border appearing on blinking buttons
Hi, I have a issue with blinking annunciator buttons created in the project that when they toggle sometimes these buttons leave a grey border in the background but other times same button does not leave a grey border. I like to ask for solving this issue
Report viewer load delay
Hi, Zenon 8.20 I have a report viewer screen where I have different bottons to show different types of reports of the same process and cycle. When I tried this before in runtime without being connected to the PLC network the load of the report in the
Adressierung von "Analog Input" bei MODRTU32-Treiber?
Hallo zusammen, hat hier zufällig jemand eine Idee, wie ich im MODRTU32-Treiber eine Variable vom Treiberobjekttyp "Analog Input", die ich laut Treiber-Doku wie "Holding Register" adressieren soll, tatsächlich adressieren muss, wenn die analogen Eingänge
Vba macro should run every 1sec without any external trigger from runtime
Hi, I am using ZENON 8.20 Version, I need to take The Total no. of alarm values into historian, but it is an Screen specific type function, I am not able to take the value so i am using the VBA macro to take the value into variable, But everytime i need
CAdsWatchServerR0::AdsParseSymbol invalid array index!
Dear colleagues, I have got a Zenon project which causing the error "CAdsWatchServerR0::AdsParseSymbol invalid array index!" According to the Beckhoff support it is caused by accessing some variable what does not exist. In the new ADS *.dll the accesses
Can't move symbol type elements on runtime screen using VSTA
Hi, I need to dynamically rearrange and hide/unhide buttons according to certain configurations by PLC variables on the runtime screen. I have successfully moved elements on the runtime via the following commands with elements such as Static Textbox.
DLMS Connection Settings
Hello, I am testing Energy meter which is providing data over DLMS Protocol. Checked same on Gurux Software where I can able to read it from meter please check images for reference. While configuring same on Starton FieldBus Configuration, I am getting
Decimals in display setting of variable
Hello, I create scada system and i have to add variables from mitshubishi PLC. I receive INT variables from PLC, but i have to display them with decimal. Now i created once more variable in math driver for each variables from PLC and used formulas to
Status von Symbolen Verriegelung
Hallo, ich möchte in der Steuerung per Variable anzeigen , ob ein Button/Eingabefeld verriegelt/gesperrt ist. Also im Prinzip sobald das Schlosssymbol an einem Element angezeigt wird, soll die entsprechende Variable gesetzt werden. Gibt es da irgendwelche
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