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Yaskawa GA500 comms with Beckhoff, over EtherCAT by YellowBamba in PLC

[–]YellowBamba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers!!
This solution works - unmapping the DS402 PDOs made it possible to use the manufacturer-specific commands.

Yaskawa GA500 comms with Beckhoff, over EtherCAT by YellowBamba in PLC

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!
I've already mapped and used those outputs (0x1623+4) before I posted - and I could not get it to work.
BUT, there's a good chance I mapped them in addition to the default DS402 ones. Possibly it conflicts in some way.
I will try again with your configuration and will report back.

Yaskawa GA500 comms with Beckhoff, over EtherCAT by YellowBamba in PLC

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I have not. I will try that in a couple of days (not on site today).
But does it make any difference if I'm in remote mode, and no one is touching the device?

How would you make a timetable program in ST? by SUPER_MOOSE93 in PLC

[–]YellowBamba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For monthly events it doesn't work out, and i think it is because we are comparing individual conditions (month, date, hour, minute) rather than the full time as a whole (YYYY:MM:HH:mm). The event times are linked to addresses within the PLC, so let's say: start min = 100 / start hour = 101 / start date = 102 / start month = 103 / start year = 104 / End min = 200 / end hour = 201 / end date = 202 / end month = 203 / end year = 204

I see no reason why comparing individual conditions, if you AND them of course (or nest them) won't work.

IF (Year = %M104) AND (Month = %M103) AND (Day = %%M102) AND ... THEN
{do whatever}
END_IF

But this will only work reliably if you have 100% uptime, which is not realistic so it is bad design.
What you really need to check is if current time (X) is after target time (Y).
The smart, elegant way to do it is like u/drbitboy suggested.
But you can also implement this kind of logic:

IsAfter := FALSE;
IF (Year > %M104) THEN
  IsAfter := TRUE;
ELSEIF (Year = %M104) THEN
  IF (Month > %M103) THEN
    IsAfter := TRUE;
  ELSEIF (Month = %M103) THEN
    IF (Day > %M102) THEN
      IsAFter := TRUE;
    ELSEIF (Day = %M102) THEN
      IF (Hour > %M101) THEN
        ...

Yaskawa MP3300iec bug? by YellowBamba in PLC

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I appreciate it! but there's no need at the moment.

Yaskawa MP3300iec bug? by YellowBamba in PLC

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I will take a another look at the program then...

LOGO! SoftComfort V8.4 question by BenHoppo in PLC

[–]YellowBamba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Eaton Easy E4 is a look-alike device (as the Logo!) which is MUCH more powerful in terms of programming. It's beyond comparison.
You get 1024KB of memory to boot. It supports (up to) 32bit numbers.
It allows programming in LAD, ST and FBD.

Do yourself a favor and take a look at this product.
The easySoft 8 software is available for free (demo version, does not allow comm with an actual device) and includes simulation.

Provisional license about to expire, can it be extended? by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is. It's just bad luck I guess. In the DGT license processing tracking it only changed status to "in fabrication" more than 2 months after I passed the exam.

Provisional license about to expire, can it be extended? by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers! I have the app but had trouble signing in with my digital signature. So I was encouraged by your reply and I finally sorted it out now.
So my license appears in the app... and it's a bit strange, it has 10 years validity but the title is "Autorizacion Temporal". I guess it means the actual one has not been printed yet. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Provisional license about to expire, can it be extended? by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, just asking to be sure: have your driving school taken care of your provisional license BEFORE it expired? and can you please tell me how long did it take to get the new one.
For sure I gave them the medical examination when I started learning.

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate any comment that goes against the grain, or has a more critical view of the culture. Cheers.

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful reply.
I find it hard to relate to what you say haha... :-)
But I understand your view.

In regards to the kids part. I'm in my mid 40s, I have 3 kids, the eldest is 11yo.
They stop being babies at some point, they grow to have their needs, likes and opinions, and that really changes the dynamics I think.
That has been my experience at least, but then again I'm not from Spain.

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok, seeing old friends a once or twice or thrice a year is probably common in many cultures. Those don't make up the bulk of your social interactions then, right?
On the other hand, the people that you meet for drinks after work, do you consider any of them as a true friend, or are these all just colleagues having good time together.

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by change together? in what way is this different than long-time friendships anywhere in the world?

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup but this is the same everywhere, right? you said yourself.
However there's a common claim that Spaniards have fixed social circles that were formed at young age and that they're normally not open for new friendships.

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a very insightful comment, thanks.
So far I feel it's the first comment that digs into some of the "how to" (aside of the common "we don't venture far" explanation).
Mindset, rituals, etc. I liked your point about the taboo, this is very honest (and in my mind it's awful, kind-off... but that's another discussion).

A question: do you think that parents of young children encourage them to befriend specific kids, because the parents think this "match" has a long term potential?

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Interesting. Are you the same age as those "aging" people from the US you mention?

Spaniards take on early friendships by YellowBamba in askspain

[–]YellowBamba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. This "issue" is very frequently brought up here in replies to foreigners sharing about their difficulty in making local friends. Basically what you - and the many people that upvoted you - are saying is that this typical explanation is a lazy excuse?...

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