Hans Schrynemakers on LinkedIn: How to setup an HMI alarm log in TIA Portal (2024)

>> Optimize Your Danfoss VLT CommunicationHi!During my commissioning of a large TIA migration project, I was running into some issues with Danfoss VLT frequency converters. More specific, some of these VFDs would lose Profinet connection, but only for a split second 🤨. This was enough to generate an alarm on the HMI.What I figured out is that the issue was related to the communication update time. It was default set to “calculate update time automatically” - which resulted in a calculated update time of 4ms. The issue got resolved by setting the update time manually to 32ms.It seems Danfoss VFDs prefer to talk slower 😃⚠️ Do you have any practical experience with Danfoss VFDs you’d like to share?👉 Let me know in the comments below!-HansPS. Grab your free TIA Portal program structuring guide right here: https://lnkd.in/dE67RGxT…#tiaportal #danfoss #plctraining #plcprogramming #systemintegrators #controlengineering #automationengineering #plcskilltree

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>> What I've learned from 2 weeks of commissioning PLC softwareHi there! I'm writing from my hotel room in this beautiful northern Italian town where I'm spending four weeks commissioning a migration of a production line from Classic Step 7 and Simotion to TIA Portal. This massive project involves around 30 servo drives, a complete software-based safety system, 10 HMI panels, 7 Simatic T-CPUs, an RFID system with about a dozen stations, SQL data collection, and numerous third party equipment and external communication interfaces. It's a monster of an assignment which took me about nine months to prepare for 😅.So far, everything is going great 🙌 and I'm done with the first two weeks of commissioning. Here are five things I've learned on this trip so far:👉 Some things take longer than expectedI managed to commission 10 servo axes in 2-3 hours, but then spent the next 5 hours on a single axis. Always plan for the unexpected and add some buffer time for when things don't go as planned.👉 Some things go faster than expectedYesterday, I set aside 4 hours to get an RFID system up and running, but it only took me half an hour. Cherish those sweet wins and use the extra time to get ahead of your schedule.👉 Planning is crucialDuring my first week of commissioning, I started working without a schedule, just trying to get things done. After getting stuck on some low-priority issues, I decided to note them down and create a schedule for the next three weeks. Having a daily plan ensures you know which goals to achieve within each time period. Don’t get stuck on small issues for too long - keep moving forward.👉 Prepare and simulateDuring my software preparation at home, I spent several days testing parts of the software using the S7-PLCSIM. Even with the standard simulator, I was able to identify and fix many mistakes in my PLC and HMI software, and even simulating servo axes movement!👉 Remember to take time offWhen you're away from home, it's tempting to fall into a routine of work, return to the hotel, relax with a beer, and go to bed. However, I try a different approach by prioritizing healthy eating and integrating exercise into my daily routine. Upon arrival, I got myself a membership for a month at the local gym, and have been doing hikes and runs as well. I believe a healthy body and spirit enhances the performance of my PLC brain 😀 So I got 2 weeks left - let's see what's more to learn here!-HansPS. My YouTube channel just hit 7k subscribers! If you're interested in some free TIA Portal tutorials, check them out here: https://lnkd.in/dAVDaefbPPS. Or why not start with my free TIA Portal guide right here: https://lnkd.in/dE67RGxT...#tiaportal #plctraining #plcprogramming #systemintegrators #controlengineering #automationengineering #plcskilltree

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>> Copying Blocks Between Different TIA Portal VersionsIf you - or the company you're working at - are using different versions of TIA Portal for developing PLC and HMI applications, you might have noticed that copying blocks (OBs, FCs, FBs, UDTs, etc.) between projects of different TIA versions is not possible. 😒 For example, you cannot directly copy an FB from a TIA V17 project to a TIA V18 project.😀 However, there is a solution for this inconvenience!👉 You first need to UPGRADE your lower version project to the higher TIA Portal version.In the example mentioned above, you would first start by upgrading the TIA V17 project to a TIA V18 project (this can be easily done by opening the V17 project in TIA V18, which will automatically prompt you to upgrade).Once the project has been upgraded, you can easily copy the blocks from one project to the other. Another win for the PLC programmer. 🙌 I hope this information helps fellow TIA programmers out there!-HansPS. If you're just starting out with TIA Portal, grab my free guide right here: https://lnkd.in/dE67RGxT...#tiaportal #plctraining #plcprogramming #systemintegrators #automationengineering #controlengineering #plcskilltree

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>> Eager to learn more about the TIA Portal Project Library...?Then I got exciting news for you!Last week, I conducted a poll here on LinkedIn,and 63% of your expressed interest in learning more about the TIA Portal Project Library. I'm happy to share that I'm hard at work on my next TIA Portal course, which will feature the use of the TIA Library.In my upcoming course on advanced structures in TIA Portal, you will learn:➡ How to identify commonly used HMI objects and standardize their various usages and configuration options➡ How to define data structure requirements for communication between HMI object and PLC block➡ How to create a configurable, standardized block of logic for controlling the faceplate object➡ How to use the TIA Portal Project Library for grouping and versioning of your new building blocks➡ How to incorporate your new building blocks in the modular structure of your TIA projectThis course isn't just about how to create faceplates❗ It's a proven 3-step system designed to help you identify reusable building blocks in your PLC and HMI applications and create standardized blocks for them. With this approach, you will create uniform TIA projects that are faster to build, easier to configure, and simpler to troubleshoot.💪 👉 If you'd like the latest updates on my upcoming course and want to join a free 3-day workshop before the launch, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dSXBX2xX...- HansP.S. I'm still thinking of a suitable title for my course. I might do another poll soon, and I'd love your input! 😀#tiaportal #plctraining #plcprogramming #systemintegrators #controlengineering #automationengineering #plcskilltree

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