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SOLUTION1

Hi,Several weeks ago, I have tried to develop an ActiveX component for WinCC Flexible, however it was not efficient at all:
http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?showtopic=16153
F inally I found an acceptable solution for my project (created several events for different informations); however it may not be useful for DA. WinCC flexible is not mature enough to use with ActiveX, and SIEMENS does not guarantee to work with 3rd party ActiveX components. So forget any solutions including ActiveX.
I feel that the best way may be building a dll or calling existing dll files of NI via VB script, I think that you need an algorithm as below:- Open / call Dll file- Create a connection to NI device- Get your data- Close the NI device connection
and call this script periodically. Unfortunately, I could not find a timer component to trigger a script periodically, however you can do it by periodically altering a value in PLC, assigning this value to a tag and linking your script to the OnChange event.
Seems painful.
Best Regards,Moosty---http://indanotes.blogspot.com

Interfacing NI hardware with WinCC SCADA(PROBLEM3)

Hi,
I have a NI data acquisition device which I want to access using Siemens WinCC Flexible software. What is the most feasible way to achieve this? Thanks

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configuring fix 3.2 v6.1 (PROBLEM2)

I need your help to solve problem below:
we got an industrial PC with SST 5136-PFB-Isa card on it. The pc' OS is win NT4.0 sp6.a. on the PC lies a SCADA program built/running with Fix Intellution v6.1.
The problem is we should replace the broken SST 5136 card into the new one. We had already successfully change the hardware by now. but the problem is i dont know how to make the card able to be controlled automatically by FIx3.2 software.
Is some body know how to configure it on fix 32 v 6.1? or anybody know how to find the right manual book? cause i ve browse the GEfanuc site, but still cannot find the right manual on Fix32 V6.1
thank you for all of your kind helps,

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- Human-machine interface: Six factors help select the right HMI
- Tutorial videos on control panel designs: Post comments, advice
- Convert existing gages, transducers, monitors to wireless
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SOLUTION9

Did you try SMS Server? SMS Server is a add-on for CitectSCADA that lets you to notify via SMS and/or email the alarms coming from the plant. It is equipped with an address book and a calendar by means of which it is possible to define the persons, or groups of persons, to which notify the alarms and time scheduling. SMS Server is strongly configurable and allows you to select single alarms or categories of alarms, or groups of alarms and groups of categories of alarms.
The current version 2.11 is on our web site:http://www.cpsistemi.it
After December 17th, the new beta version will be available. It will have support for Citect server redundancy and remote connections.
Goodbye,Cinzia La Morgia

SOLUTION8

This has worked well for me.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/-snm-0000942052-11206 99264-0000023874-0000002353-1120750708-enm-WW/llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csin fo=en&siteid=csius&objid=21063345
Ron P

SOLUTION7

if you can program in VB, or some similar language, i'd recommend using:
http://www.activexperts.com/activsms/
by far the most flexible component for paging. you end up building your alarm/pager management tool in an Access or SQL database, but you end up with a system flexible to your needs.
chuckcpantusa@magnumengineering.com

SOLUTION6

SOLUTION5

Try looking at products from LogicIO in Denmark
http://www.rtcu.dk
Robert LaneIntegrated Controls & Engineering Pty Ltdwww.ice.id.au

SOLUTION4

To send SMS messages to mobile phones upon the occurance of alarm tags in a PLC you do the following:
- buy a GSM modem and connect it to the Windows XP professional Serial/USB port.- Install an OPC DA Server (OPC Data Access)- Install ICONICS AlarmWorX32 Multimedia software
In case your OPC DA server also includes the OPC A/E specification (alarms & events) you can directy have AlarmWorX32 Multimedia subscribe to the OPC A/E information and the alarms/events will be presented on the screen, logged to a database and directed to FAX, EMAIL, SMS, Text-To-Speech...
In case your OPC DA server is not that modern yet, you can configure the ICONICS OPC Alarm Server to set the alarm limits (Hi/Low, HiHi/LoLo), digital alarms (on/off), rate of change alarms and deviation alarms. AlarmWorX32Multimedia will then subscribe to this OPC A/E server.
The software will start at about US$2000. It's a bit more than your budget allows, but then also provides you with a complete scheduler to have multiple users with their own working schedule. Also escalation is provided to ensure that an alarm will be redirected in case action is not taken in time.
When connecting a GSM Modem to your PC (instead of using a standard modem) it can receive the Alarm Acknowledgement via SMS.
To get the budget you explain the enduser that AlarmWorX32 is web-enabled. This allows to open up a web browser to monitor and acknowledge the alarms in the list. Certainly handy when the mobile phone runs on low battery on the recharger was left behind on site.
Good luck!

SOLUTION3

Here at MAX-lab National Laboratory, Sweden we have for some years use Products from Klinkmann Automation with success. Our application is almost identical to yours. We use hardware such as ControlLogix,SLC500 and Siemens S7. As a alarm OPC server we use RSView32 and as OPC alarm client we use Klinkmanns GSM-Control. Our GSM-modem is a Siemens TC35 Currently we have some 50 alarms and send them to 5 mobilephones. Klinkmann ( http://www.klinkmann.com ) sell a kit for about 1510 EUR (2417 AUD) and it contains:GSM-Control software with HASP dongle keySiemens TC35IT modem, antenna, power supply and modem cable.
One thing I have notice is if you shut down RSView (for maintanence) you have to restart GSM-control (Connection with RSView OPC server is lost). Maybe there is a workaround for this described in the manual.
Best regardsLars-G JohanssonMAX-lab National laboratorySweden

SOLUTION2

Please note that you can use U.C.ME-OPC to send SMS message using ANY GSM cellular modem, or, a standard analog modem using TAP protocol.
The advantages of analog modem:1. Much cheaper than cellular modem.2. Cost of a phone call may be cheaper than SMS.3. No problems of cellular coverage and reception.
Prices starts at 800 $ US.
See more at http://www.controlsee.com
Michael Meirovitz

SOLUTION1

Try looking at using a Scripting Language such as perl, I have used it for various application such as controlling Sprinklers via a web page, I.E talking out a comm port. There is an OPC module and a GSM modem module, basicly you would plug both modules toghether in your program and away you go.
http://www.devlearn.com/perl/index.htmlhttp://learn.per l.org/library/beginning_perl/
The above links will get you started, just google and you will be suprised what you find..
Regards Matt

Posted by Chris Signorelli on 22 April, 2005 - 9:49 am

I need advice on how to send SMS messages to many mobile phones upon the occurance of alarm tags in a PLC. I've already tried using a GSM modem (Sony Ericsson GM29) with alarm monitoring software such as: GSM-Control, MovBridge and U.C.ME and have limited success. Most of the problems have been with the GSM modem. I would like to know if someone has had experience with this technology and how they achieved the task.
The requirements of my system are the following:- No phone line available. Hence the need fora GSM modem.- No hardware alarm diallers (No moreavailable hardware outputs on PLC).- Alarm Monitoring Software.- Software that supports OPC communications.- Software must support multiple messagerecipients.- Software must support multiple alarms.- Cost: around $1500 AUD.
The PLC I'm using is an Allen Bradley ControlLogix L55 the software I'm using is RSView SE Studio, RSLinx and RSLogix 5000.
One thing I've been thinking is that although most software claims support for standard GSM modems (maybe due to the apparent infancy of software in this area) not all GSM modems are really supported. I'm thinking of trying out the Siemens MC35 GSM modem.
Has anyone successfully used this modem in this kind of application?
Some feedback on a solution to this problem would be greatly appreciated.