Practical Tips and Techniques
We will establish communication and check the firmware on our C-More CM5 HMI touch panel. Communication with our CM5 HMI can be done via USB or Ethernet. The C-More CM5 has a USB port just used for programming, which is especially helpful if you are physically connecting to the HMI unit. Firmware is a type … Read more
We will use Modbus TCP (Ethernet) to connect and program the XGB PLC to the Machine Simulator Easy Transfer Line. The Machine Simulator (EasyPLC) Software Suite is a comprehensive package with PLC, HMI, and Machine Simulator software. It features a Machine Simulator (MS) that allows virtual communication with many programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a … Read more
The C-more touch panels include a series of built-in System Setup Screens that allow you to view detailed information about the panel, adjust certain features, configure communications, test various functions of the touch panel, backup and restore firmware, a recipe, log and project memory, clear memory, and reset all values and conditions back to the … Read more
Benchwork 1 is a great way to practice PLC programming. We will use the Do-More Designer simulator to program this scene from the Machine Simulator Software suite. This suite was previously called EasyPLC but has since changed its name to describe this industry-leading learning software better. The Machine Simulator suite comprises several machines that can … Read more
It can be frustrating if you’re having trouble connecting to the Internet on a Virtualbox virtual machine. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the issue. In this guide, we’ll provide a detailed, step-by-step process to help you diagnose and resolve the internet connection problem you may be experiencing on … Read more
The CM5 industrial HMI from the C-more series is a competent and versatile human-machine interface packed with several advanced features and functionalities not typically found in an operator panel. This latest addition to the C-more series has been specifically designed to cater to the requirements of industrial automation applications, providing a dependable and user-friendly interface … Read more