Re: [foxboro] FBM232 FDSI Configurator

  • From: "Joseph M. Riccardi" <Joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 11:11:36 -0400

Folks,

Since it has only been a priority #2 for us, we are still working our way
through this interface; hopefully our last obstacle.  The Watchdog Timer
recommendations per B0700BJ do not instill much confidence when the "better
method" is ultimately discounted as a "last resort".  What is the method of
1st choice to address this whatchdog/heartbeat issue.

Thanks.

Joseph M. Riccardi

386-441-0250 Office
386-451-7607 Cell
 
Joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
"To give real service you must add something that cannot be bought or
measured with money; and that is sincerity and integrity." - Donald A. Adams

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From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Joseph M. Riccardi
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 2:28 PM
To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [foxboro] FBM232 FDSI Configurator

Folks,  

Although I am not 100% there, I did make some major progress with the help
of Mark McKinney at Premier-System.  Mark reviewed all of my configuration
parameters and *.xml files and after some minor changes without success,
Mark's conclusion was that the problem was in the communication Network
between the FBM and the PLC.  With new-found confidence I recommended we use
the test bed PLC and its Network settings and direct connect it to the Plant
FBMs.  Bingo, it worked and at least proved the FBM/ECB/XML settings have
been correct, in addition to the cables and various Network switches along
the way.  The variables that I now need to sort through are the different
Network settings and the PLC Controller/Network cards; although they are
supposed to be the same hardware/software revision levels.

My thanks to everyone that offered helpful suggestions, and especially Mark
McKinney and Dave Johnson at Premier-System for their personal involvement. 

When I finally sort out the last few obstacles, I'll update the list
database if it is anything significant.

Joseph M. Riccardi

386-441-0250 Office
386-451-7607 Cell
 
Joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
"To give real service you must add something that cannot be bought or
measured with money; and that is sincerity and integrity." - Donald A. Adams

 

 
 
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