Shane Welcher

Rockwell Automation's ControlFlash Plus has many helpful features for a clear view of what firmware version you are running & how to flash them even if you have multiple devices. Depending on the device being flashed, it will flash them simultaneously or schedule them as back-to-back flash controls to speed things up. Be cautious, watch the whole video for the things to be mindful about. ControlFlash Plus PDF Download Video: https://youtu.be/JSggKW7-9NQ 0:00 ControlFlash Plus Overview 1:05 Scanning your network with ControlFlash Plus 2:23 Scanning Multiple Levels In ControlFlash Plus 3:10 Firmware list of the current devices in ControlFlash Plus 4:34 Flashing two devices at once with ControlFlash Plus 6:35 Flash Results in ControlFlash Plus 7:40 Safety Module firmware to be mindful of 8:25 Double-Checking the firmware of devices in RSlinx Classic 11:00 Final notes to be aware of 11:54 Recommended video for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #ControlFlash #ControlFlashPlus

A quick overview of the ControlFlash Plus PDF with the download provided below. Download the PDF: https://mmini.me/ControlFlashPlus-PDF Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #studio5000

Security set-up in FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition 13, using areas so that certain access is granted when users sign into the HMI application. Allowing them only the HMI controls for the area that they are working in. 0:00 Brief Intro 1:25 Adding an HMI area in Users and Groups 2:30 Adding new FactoryTalk Users 4:20 Testing the FactoryTalk security for the HMI application 7:50 HMI buttons for auto signing in a user in FactoryTalk View 9:00 Testing the New HMI sign-in button 10:40 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #hmi #HMISecurity #factorytalk

A quick note on how to track VBA code errors in FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edtion while always limiting the ability to have them. Using what I like to call a soft catch. 0:00 Overview of VBA Code for PlayWave 1:05 VBA code for Error tracking in FactoryTalk Diagnostics 3:45 Testing the VBA code for the Playwave 4:50 Limiting VBA Code Errors in FactoryTalk View Studio 5:31 Adding Connection Active to the Expression 7:05 Using FactoryTalk Diagnostics 8:36 Overview of the video 9:45 Recommended Videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #VBAcode #VBA #PlayWave #FactoryTalkSE

Using VBA code PlayWave in FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition made in an easy-to-understand video that allows you to learn in under 10-minutes. There are always questions around VBA code in FactoryTalk so this is another effort to bridge the knowledge gap in our industry. 0:00 Using Command Line to PlayWave for Testing 0:55 The PLC Logic Working with the FactoryTalk SE VBA Code 1:30 Adding a Numeric Display for VBA code use 2:45 Naming the Numeric Display For VBA Code use 3:10 Setting the Numeric Display to use Expose To VBA 3:45 Opening the VBA Code 4:10 Writing an IF Statement in VBA Code 4:45 ExecuteCommand Function in VBA Code 5:00 Adding the PlayWave to play the audio 6:45 Testing the VBA code with the PLC Logic 7:45 Watching the VBA Code Test Side-By-Side the PLC Logic 9:10 Visibility Use On A Numeric Display in FactoryTalk SE Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #VBAcode #VBA #PlayWave #FactoryTalkSE

What Version of Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition allows the TagDB to be used in the VBA Code of an HMI screen? The question was asked in this video: Understand VBA Code in FactoryTalk View Studio SE the Easy Way https://youtu.be/qQBe4pWWd88 0:00 VBA Example overview - FTView SE 13 1:10 Using VBA Code List/Methods 2:36 VBA code References 3:57 VBA Code in FTView 10 Example 8:24 Importing a Model in FTView 13 VBA Code 9:10 Final Thoughts Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #VBAcode #VBA #factorytalk

FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition HMI screen pinning, a quick tip, and use cases for why you might want to consider using it. 0:00 Why would you use HMI screen Pinning? 1:25 Pinning in HMI display settings 1:50 HMI Display settings 2:30 HMI pinning commands 2:50 HMI screen Pinning buttons 3:45 Adding HMI security example 4:45 Using the Pin Button 5:20 Current HMI screen display settings 7:45 Using an HMI button 9:15 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #VBAcode #VBA #factorytalk

An easy-to-understand method to learn VBA code in FactoryTalk View Studio that is very detailed to show simple ways to read VBA code in a real-life example. Using a FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition application to show how to edit & adjust the HMI tags database. Using the TagDB 0:00 Quick view of the HMI operation. 1:20 Using the property panel in FactoryTalk View Site Edition 1:50 Functioning HMI buttons with no commands in them 2:45 Opening the VBA code to a certain section easily 3:20 What a DIM does in VBA code 4:20 Finding n HMI button name in FactoryTalk View SE 4:30 Where to find that HMI button in the VBA code 5:20 Modify HMI tags VBA code example 8:25 Duplicate HMI tag folder in VBA code example 11:00 Example of the Editing HMII Tag database 11:20 Deleted HMI tag folder using VBA code from an HMI button 11:40 Creating a folder in the HMI tag database from an HMI button 12:50 Adjusting the VBA code for another example 15:00 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #VBAcode #VBA #factorytalk

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Simple to understand the way to view your host computer's resources so that you can set up any virtual computer to work correctly with the resources properly allocated. Hope this was helpful.

A 10-minute video to help you troubleshoot issues with Studio 5000 Logix Emulate. 0:00 Using task manager to reset Studio 5000 Logix Emulate 1:00 Studio 5000 Logix Emulate Troubleshooting Tips 2:30 Adding a Processor In Studio 5000 Logix Emulate 4:10 Downloading the program to Logix Emulate 5:10 Making a Studio 5000 Logix Emulate Snapshot 7:45 Showing Logix Emulate Fail to Open 8:15 How to Fix Logix Emulate Not Opening 9:45 Resetting Processor Faults in Studio 5000 Logix Emulate 10:50 Recommended Videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #Studio5000emulate #LogixEmulate

Binary-Coded Decimals explained in detail to eliminate any confusion from our last video which used indirect addressing to control a state machine. Indirect Addressing video: https://youtu.be/t4zzk3WGV4k 0:00 Looking at the Array data 1:25 Changing tag properties to view the binary 1:50 Binary-Coded Decimal Chart 4:00 Controlled using bit 1 of a decimal of 2 4:30 Watching the Robot system stop 5:30 Further explaining BCD using the chart 10:20 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #BCD #BinaryCodedDecimals

Studio 5000 Indirect Addressing using the binary bit from the array that is being indirectly addressed, this method is used in state machines along with data tracking. In other words, this video will show you how to use any number of binary bits inside of the array that is being pointed to indirectly. Using binary-coded decimals in the standard design is used in all industry computing. 0 = bit 0 2 = bit 1 4 = bit 2 8 = bit 3 16 = bit 4 32 = bit 5 64 = bit 6 128 = bit 7 256 = bit 8 512 = bit 9 1024 = bit 10 I believe by now, you get the point. 0:00 Explaining the MOV instruction that does the indirect addressing 1:10 Machine_Sate_No inside the brackets points to that array value 2:05 Using the MOV instruction destination for the binary bit 4:05 Starting the Robot Engine loading machine - Logic testing 5:00 Structured Text logic for the state machine process 5:35 Showing the Structured Text Input control in ladder logic 6:30 Explaining the Array data being used (13 Dint Example) 9:50 MOV Source to MOV Destination Using an Indirect Address 10:30 Another example of binary coded decimals 12:05 Layout of Decimal to Binary 14:20 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #binary #bcd #plcprogramming

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With FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition having two types of Global objects, this video focuses on sharing a fix for tag substitution global objects in case they are not working. 0:00 The Types of Global Objects in FTView SE 0:25 With Global Parameter Definitions 1:10 Without Global Parameters Definitions 1:50 Tag Substitution Not Working 2:15 Global Object Defaults 3:20 Using Tag Substitution with Global Objects Without Definitions 4:00 Understanding your HMI Application 6:30 Recommended Videos For You Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #GlobalObjects #factorytalk #rockwellautomation

The two types of Global Objects in FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition with active examples to give a clear understanding. 0:00 Two types of Global Object in FTView SE 0:30 Global Objects Without Global Parameter Definitions 1:20 Global Objects With Global Parameter Definitions 2:40 PlantPAX uses Global Objects with Global Parameter Definitions 3:05 Explaining Parameter Passing Using Global Objects in FactoroyTalk SE 4:05 HMI Shortcuts in parameter passing or tag building 5:00 What to know about your HMI Application 5:45 Recommended Videos For You Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #GlobalObjects #factorytalk #rockwellautomation

Enabling FactoryTalk View Studio Site Edition Alarms and Events using the Communication setup. Allowing you to see the Alarms & Events tab in the HMI shortcut setup. 0:00 FactoryTalk Linx Communication Setup 0:45 FactoryTalk Linx Server Properties 1:25 HMI shortcuts with no Alarms & Events tab 2:35 Editing FactoryTalk Linx Server Properties for Alarms & Events 3:35 HMI shortcuts with Alarms & Events tab 4:05 Subscribe to Alarms & Events 5:45 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #AlarmsEvents #factorytalk #rockwellautomation

How a FactoryTalk Site Edition HMI Application works through the HMI server to the HMI clients. Showing how the FactoryTalk View Site Edition Directories communicate together. 0:00 How the HMI Server works with HMI Clients 0:50 HMI Communications - HMI Shortcuts 2:00 HMI Topology Between HMI Server to HMI Client 2:15 Detailed Explanation of HMI Systems using FactoryTalk View SE 5:10 FactoryTalk View SE Specified Directory Tool 6:24 FactortyTalk Directory Location Utility 7:00 Directory talk to clarify 7:30 How FactoryTalk Machine Edition Works 10:00 FTView SE PLC Connections 10:40 Recommended video for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #hmiprogramming #HMI #FactoryTalk

Quick editing tips for FactoryTalk View Site Edition multi-state indicators. To help save time on design work and testing the FTView design to ensure it works correctly. 0:00 Building a Multi-state indicator in FactoryTalk View Studio 2:15 Testing Multi-state indicators using the FTView property panel 2:25 Changing states of a Multi-state indicator in FTView Studio 3:15 Multi-state indicator values and how they work 4:00 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #factorytalk #FTView #multistate

Using RSLinx Classic with Studio 5000 to download a program for known best practices if there is a question of the buttons being greyed out and not allowing the program to go online, upload, or download. Sorry about the audio issues, my mic cable was giving me a problem. 0:00 Checking RSLinx Connections 2:00 Using WhoActive in Studio 5000 2:45 Ethernet driver setup 3:40 RSlinx Who Active Buttons Greyed Out 4:30 The Go-Online technique to download a PLC program 6:30 Using a Normal Download for a PLC program 6:50 Recommended videos for you Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #studio5000 #RSLinxClassic #rslinx

An in-depth look into VMWare Workstation Network Communications with time stamps. VMware Workstation networking communications are often a point that slows down PLC programming due to having communications connections so I made this video to clear up how VMware Workstation network adaptors work. To give a solid understanding to empower you to make your career easier. 0:00 VMware WorkStation Intro 0:24 Virtual Machine Settings 1:00 Adding a Network Adaptor in VMware Workstation 3:00 Deleting the new Network Adaptor 3:50 RSlinx communications with VMware Workstation 4:50 Finding networks adaptors 6:00 VMware Workstation Virtual Network Editor 7:20 Change Settings in Virtual Network Editor 7:30 Editing the Virtual Network Editor on the Host Computer 10:20 Host Computer Set to DHCP 11:00 Private IP addresses on the Virtual Computer 17:20 Looking at Virtual computer not currently running 18:23 Testing the VM network adaptor for RSlinx Classic 20:04 Recommended videos for you I hope it helped. Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #VMWare #vmwareworkstation #RSLinx

Here are a few helpful tips that saved me time using RSlinx Classic's Ethernet/IP driver. 0:00 What is an Ethernet/IP Driver in RSlinx 0:50 Why isn't the Ethernet/IP driver working? 2:05 Configure Driver - RSLinx Ethernet/IP 2:20 Examples of computer networks 2:55 Ethernet/IP Driver Trick 4:45 Recommended videos for you I hope it helped. Thank you for watching the video. Learn, Implement, Succeed Visit: https://www.allen-bradley-plc-training.com/ Other social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-welcher-sr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlinePLCSupport #RSLinx #EthernetIP #RSLinxClassic