Zenon Logic Redundancy
Hello, I'm using redundancy with straton (zenon logic) and I've a question: when the two straton programs are running I've a straton program in active status and the other one in passive status. Is there a way to get the passive status information from
Problems in new version zenon Logic
Hello colleagues I am using v7.00 build5 now and found some problems in zenon Logic. I set Externally visible property for variables that use these variables in zenon Logic. But if I have changed variable name in zenon in Logic the name of variable don't
Multiple Variables assignment in Straton
Hi Support, I need to know if multiple assignment to variables is possible (in one line) in Straton? If yes, what is the syntax? I am trying like below but receiving compilation error: newVar := newVar1 := newVar2; The above is not working! :confused:
Mr
Hi All, I would like to use Reaction Matrix to pop up a warning screen if the operator forget to enter some key values before starting the plant, I did it in the PLC software but I'd like to also try it in SCADA. The idea is to continuously pop up a screen
StandBy not returning to passive mode
Hello, We used redundancy with zenon and straton (zenon logic) and we have a problem : - When starting the 2 computers, one is active and the second one is in passive mode (normal) - When we unplug the network cable on one computer, the passive straton
IEC 60870-104 Slave in Straton
Hello Colleagues I have tried to use IEC 60870 Slave driver in Straton. I inserted IEC 60870 Slave in Field bus configuration. After it I added Master/Port (Connection) and Slave Data Block (Device) for IEC104 communication. But I couldn’t add variables
STRATON error
Hi, When I start zenon runtime i get an error saying initialising straton runtime was failed (refer attachment). I have not configured any redundancy and i have only one straton project in this particular zenon project. When i go to straton workbench
Straton with Profibus and Simatic I/O
Hello Has somebody experience with Straton, Siemens CP5613 and ET200M? The Configuration of the Profibusline is in the attachment. The reading and writing of the digital modules is already working. Now I have to read and write the analog modules. But
Retain variables
Hello, I need a few zenon logic variables to be retentive, so they keep their value when the runtime is stopped and restarted again. Only defining them as retain variables seems to be not enough, they fall back to zero. In the zenon var list I cannot
Zenon OPC UA Server Issue
I am using Zenon Version 7.60, here I am using STRATON to simulate an OPC UA Server. I have configured accordingly and tested internally with OPC expert on the local host and it is working perfectly fine. Now the problem arises when try to fetch the data
straton-zenon shared variable
I have a project in Zenon 6.51 SP0. And I have some variables of type REAL declared (VIPA32 driver). However, I do not have Vipa PLC to test my project, so I am using straton for this purpose. I made my zenon variables Externally Visible. So when I open
Status bit of structured variable
Hi, I have created a DNP3 structured variable. I am trying to get the invalid bit status of a sub variable of the structured variable in straton using "VSIGETBIT" Function block. But the output of the block is FALSE even when there is communication error.
Polling DNP3 variable from straton
Hi, I want to create a DNP3 variable in straton and poll it from straton instead of using DNP3 driver in zenon. But in the field bus "insert configuration" window, I cannot find a DNP3 driver. Can you please suggest a way to proceed? TIA This is a migrated
Communication Error
Hi I created one project in STRATON, While downloading the program it is giving as an error " Communication Error". Am attaching the snap shot of the error. TIA This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 04.02.2012 by user ansab.tp. Please be aware
Array index problem
We created an array from 1 to 200 in Zenon. We made this accesible to Straton using the Externally visible checkbox. In straton this array appears as a 0 to 199 array. This in itself isn't that big a deal, but when we address item 0 in this array we would
STRATON controling Modbus TCP slave bus controller with IO's
Hello, I have the problem with implementation of Modbus TCP communication. General: 1. STRATON system has to controm Modbus TCP slave from B&R which consists of Madbus TCP slave bus controller and some IO's 2. it is generated XML file with slave configuration
straton for Brodersen RTU
Need your help regarding how to install Straton Runtime on Brodersen RTU32. Thanks! This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 07.08.2011 by user hoscillada. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
Zenon 6.22 Not works on Atiosys Industrial PC
I m using Zenon 6.22 ( 512 Tags with Straton ) on Atiosys Industrial PC . Processor of Industrial PC is Pentium Core 2 Duo with 2 GB RAM . Turck Ethernet Gateway ( BL 20 - GW - EN ) with Discrete IO's are controlled by Straton. Whenever Zenon starts on
Import / Automatic creation of Variables in STRATON
Hi I have approx 200 remote I/O nodes each with 8 digital inputs & 8 Digital outputs. These are to be connected to STRATON over Modbus-TCP. Remote I/O controller maps these I/Os in Holding register. Therefore one holding register is to be read & one register
OPC Variablen im Straton verwenden
Hallo zusammen, ich experementiere momentan mit dem straton. Ich habe meherer OPC Variablen die ich auslesen und beschreiben möchte! Ich sehe jetzt die OPC Variablen im Straton als Globale Variablen. Wenn ich eine Abfrage erstelle kommt die Fehlermeldung
GOOSE messages in STRATON
Hello, Is ther any option in Straton to configure SCL files (*.icd, *.cid, *.scd) in straton with reference to IEC 61850 . Also any option to configure GOOSE Rx and Tx. This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 29.08.2009 by user mansoorhussain. Please
communication Error again
Hi All, When I do an online change from straton,I get Communication error.The reason was quite unknown to me. First time when it happened I restarted my computer.Thus it was solved. this time even if I restarted the problem is still there. Please help
Communication Error!!
When doing online change in straton ,I am getting communication Error.It was working fine for me.What could be the reason for this error? I checked Tools-> communication parameters.It is T5 Runtime and Localhost:1220(10) as recommended. This is a migrated
I/O Devices
Hi All, I want to know more about I/O Devices.Is it the interface between Straton and physical I/Os.From Straton handbook I understood , these I/O s can be made virtual for simulation purposes.I made it virtual by pressing space bar. Can these inputs
digital input from field devices
Hi All, How to simulate a digital IO input from field devices through a straton functional block and get its value and corresponding alarm in zenon .What are the steps for it? Please help we with your answers. Regards, Nahala This is a migrated post!
How to link zenOn and straton in zenon6.22?
Hi Mark, I tried to experiment examples given in video with software package Zenon6.22. For the Straton example, the zenon and straton could not be linked. I tried to implement an OR gate in Straton as given in Video. In Zenon I created 3 numerical Value
Allocation from zenOn to Straton doesn't work?
Allocation from zenOn to Straton doesn't work? I have in a project a variable "3434". As it's starting with a number and not a letter, I can't use it in Straton. So I have to make an allocation to "sbc3434", but it doesn't work. Can anyone tell me why?
variable type time didn't appear in zenon
I am trying to use a variable type time in straton but this variable didn’t appear in zenon editor, Note that all other type appear without problem This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 17.12.2008 by user johnny. Please be aware that information
straton does not run cyclically
The straton runtime ( not RTK ) seems to stop carrying out cycles after a certain time ( approx. 15 min) . Within the statistical monitor, very high cyclic times can be seen. The problem seems to be a hardware problem, it has been seen with an AMD Geode
convert anything to bit
Attached is a small StratOn projekt This is a migrated post! Originally posted on 07.02.2008 by user brandt. Please be aware that information can be outdated.
Real-time performancce of STRATON
While using STRATON runtime over Windows PC, STRATON runtime manager offers 2 settings : 'Windows realtime priority' & 'Hard realtime' What is diffrence between these two. Does 'hard realtime' work independant of windows? For example to execute 1000 steps
Local Day Time in format DINT
Hello, The function Day_Time_local only offers STRING output. Is it possible to get a DINT value output? In order to get a DINT value output (milliseconds since midnight) you can use the following ST code: This is a migrated post! Originally posted on
Cannot browse Profinet devices
It is not possible to browse the connected devices with the STRATON Profinet IO driver. The device is connected and can be reached. Due to the Profinet standard a 'switched' network is mandatory. Also when communicating via a router browsing may work,
connection failed between zenOn and STRATON
The connection between zenOn and STRATON does not work. The variables dispayed in zenOn has I-BIT (red squares at the elements). 1. please check if the STRATON RT uses the same port as the STRATON driver (default: 1200) and if the port is not used by
What is STRATON anyway?
I came across STRATON. What is this? STRATON is a plattform-independent Soft-SPS with IEC 61131- 3 standard developed by Copalp. Anyway the name STRATON® comes from a greek philosopher as does the name zenOn® This is a migrated post! Originally posted