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    PLC Communication Issues

    What are the limiting factors for data/speed on these systems? I currently have a KEPWare rep helping me out on the specifics, but am curious as I haven't delt with this for long. --Alex
  2. AlexO35

    PLC Communication Issues

    Thanks for the help. I'm jumping into someone else's shoes here and picking up the problems that came along with the job. I'll keep poking around and see whats what. Thanks again. --Alex
  3. AlexO35

    PLC Communication Issues

    I am not sure about the type of network. I'm running the Idec FA3S series PLCs with an Idec FA-1Junior controling the serial network. Distance is roughly 100yrds to the furthest unit in the chain. Cable is a pair of four wire shielded, one for TX the other for RX. Thanks for the help. --Alex
  4. AlexO35

    PLC Communication Issues

    I am a former military electrician gone manufacturing. I'm looking for a little help with PLC serial networks. We are using IDEC PLCs in a daisy chain serial network linked to a main control PC running KEPServerEx. My issue is that as the day goes on, the PLCs "fall off" the network...

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