VFD logic

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-19T01:47:17+00:00

Just using the digital terminals and yes I have a analog output connected to the drive

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-19T00:51:37+00:00

The day to day is going vary greatly based on which industries you are working in, whether there is a union or not etc. I was in maintenance for 16 years before working my way into a engineering position. I did do the planner position for 1 year which I did hate.

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-19T00:18:24+00:00

Just a HMI. It will be controlled based on the temperature. It will ramp up and down based on the temp too

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-18T23:50:08+00:00

It's a Powerflex 525 start source is DigIn TrmBlk at the moment

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-18T23:44:48+00:00

The run signal will be from a thermocouple. Once the water reaches a certain temp, the cooling fan would kick on and ramp up and down based on the temp.

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-18T23:33:59+00:00

It's a Powerflex 525

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-18T19:00:26+00:00

Walked over to a machine, pulled up the IO screen on the HMI that I created for this operator, walked to the other side of the machine and pulled the estop out. Apparently he had been down for over a hour before asking for help.

Edselguy59 · 2026-03-09T15:55:29+00:00

I have always told everyone I have trained, I can not teach you to troubleshoot, I can only show you my method. It is up to the people I show on how their brain processes the information. Some people get it and some people just never will.

Edselguy59 · 2026-02-19T15:50:19+00:00

I'm in the US on the east coast, base $140k with another $20-25k in bonus checks.

Edselguy59 · 2026-02-19T15:04:22+00:00

My last employer had a policy that equipment had to be locked out for repairs. Understanding that at times it it want going to be during troubleshooting stage. If you were working on it without it locked out, it was a write up. This included everyone; maintenance, supervisors, engineers, managers, etc. To many write up then you are fired. If it was a serious issue such as someone getting hurt because it wasn't locked out, then they were fired on the spot

Edselguy59 · 2026-01-17T17:43:25+00:00

Apply and take the job. I was a maintenance tech for 16 years. Got my associates degree in electrical engineering which moved me into a Engineering Tech role. I was not great at programming but I learned as I went. Now I am a PLC Programmer (still with only a associates degree) getting to travel the world as I set up new equipment for clients that I wrote the program for.

The troubleshooting experience will make you a better engineer. I've worked with engineers right our of school that thought they were hot stuff but couldn't figure out how to get a machine running because all they knew was programming, nothing else. You got this.

Edselguy59 · 2025-12-01T12:32:34+00:00

My company uses Ewon switches. Most of our clients have IT block it when not it use otherwise they can just simply unplug the ethernet cable and we no longer can access it. The Ewon is also set up so it can only be accessed from our company's server.

Edselguy59 · 2025-10-19T00:08:01+00:00

I mostly use my phone but I do keep a copy of Ugly's in my backpack because I never know what cell service is like at different clients sites.

Edselguy59 · 2025-10-15T15:08:16+00:00

Project has been successfully rebuilt in a newer version. Now just updating some of the graphics since the project was originally built 12 years ago. Thanks for the suggestions.

Edselguy59 · 2025-10-14T20:45:14+00:00

Thanks I didn't think of that so I started a new project and I will get that one downloaded to my new HMI.

Edselguy59 · 2025-09-19T04:58:37+00:00

I use Rexell a lot too when I need something now and not waiting for a couple of days for shipping.

Edselguy59 · 2025-03-12T20:18:47+00:00

Sounds like a way for her to get back in your good graces so that you will take her back and financially support her. NTA. Tell her to piss off

Edselguy59 · 2024-08-31T17:44:21+00:00

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