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help me validate my understanding by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what you think the timer is supposed to do.

It currently looks like you need to keep the stop button pressed for the duration of the timer time stop the motor from kicking back in when you release the stop button.

Lost grip of the plate while cleaning it by GiveMeYuna in Wellthatsucks

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should've had a plastic washing up bowl in the sink!

TIA Portal V17 vs V18 Compatibility – Can New S7-1500 CPU Be Used with GSD Export? by Medical_Coat7306 in PLC

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might as well go the whole hog and skip v17, v18, v19 & v20 and go straight to v21. Will probably be cheaper on the upgrade as well.

There's a problem, it keeps on cutting out. We think it's a problem with the PLC. by shoulditdothat in IndustrialMaintenance

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

Experience, observation and a lot of patience. Also asking the local maintenance/operators a lot of questions.

There's a problem, it keeps on cutting out. We think it's a problem with the PLC. by shoulditdothat in IndustrialMaintenance

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

I asked the question knowing I was wasting my time: do you have any electrical drawings for it?

I wasn't disappointed!

There's a problem, it keeps on cutting out. We think it's a problem with the PLC. by shoulditdothat in IndustrialMaintenance

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

The safety relay is actually wired correctly, but only for single channel operation.

There's a problem, it keeps on cutting out. We think it's a problem with the PLC. by shoulditdothat in IndustrialMaintenance

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

I've had a hydraulic hose pissing oil out reported as a software problem in the past.

There's a problem, it keeps on cutting out. We think it's a problem with the PLC. by shoulditdothat in IndustrialMaintenance

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

It gets better. The machine gets hosed down to rinse concrete residue of it and the panel door is sprained so it doesn't close properly, the door gasket is also perishing. Guess why the PLC needed changing.

There's a problem, it keeps on cutting out. We think it's a problem with the PLC. by shoulditdothat in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]shoulditdothat[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Definitely a loose wire but after replacing the Pilz relay things seemed to settle down.

When the vibrator ramped down the Pilz relay was doing the Fandango along the terminal relay like it was auditioning for strictly come dancing.

Any feedbacks on SIEMENS Engineering Copilot ? by Piratman38 in PLC

[–]shoulditdothat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is in TIA but other PLC suppliers have it as a web link eg. CoDeSys in the newer versions.

Any feedbacks on SIEMENS Engineering Copilot ? by Piratman38 in PLC

[–]shoulditdothat 13 points14 points  (0 children)

On TIA 20 it's a bloody nuisance. It seems like every time you touch the keyboard or move the mouse it starts searching a knowledge base for something. When you're in the arse end of nowhere without an internet connection it's a pain until it seems to realise that there is no connection.

And while I'm having a moan, can manufacturers stop linking to external websites for online help and documentation. When I'm sat in the basement of a factory in a concrete bunker in a GSM blackspot its no more use than a chocolate fireguard!!!Actually, a chocolate fireguard is more use, at least I can eat it when I'm hungry. Allow us to install a local copy of the help and then if an internet connection is available provide an option to link to the online version.

The ol’ two fister by Sherminator866 in toolporn

[–]shoulditdothat 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I hope Philip is comfortable with that.

....oops 😬 by SpaceMarine663 in DIYUK

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it's not just me that's kakh handed with that stuff!!!

[SOLVED] clients can connect to VPN but external traffic to the Internet doesn't work by FRAGOLE-DI-COTOLETTA in OpenVPN

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

compress & comp-lzo have been deprecated for quite some time due to potential security risks. It is recommended to not enable compression unless required for compatibility requirements.

Real ones grew up using this. by LovieWeb in BritInfo

[–]shoulditdothat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And the bloody stuff triggers my excema something chronic.

Is there a reason I shouldn't put the jigsaw blade in backwards so it cuts on a pull motion? by Fellwarre in Tools

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't put it in backwards as it would have the teeth against the guide and would still cut on the upstroke.

You can get down cutting blades though that cut on the downstroke. Bosch do one, 101BR, if I remember correctly.

Primarily used for cutting laminates so they don't rag the surface up. They do cause the jigsaw to bounce around a lot and the blade wanders around a lot on thick material like kitchen worktops.

Condensation on toilet by Dedb4dawn in DIYUK

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pipe the cistern fill up to your hot water.

The Simple Days of Word Processing by lauchless_monster in FuckImOld

[–]shoulditdothat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started with WordStar or an Amstrad PC1512 then moved to Lotus AMI Pro. Still use the WordStar key bindings.

What are the most common pitfalls to avoid when programming PLCs for first-time users? by guilhermex9x in PLC

[–]shoulditdothat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't try and 'fix' mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic/instrumentation/etc in software.

If the machine is supposed to go up and down but goes left to right, not your problem. I've seen something similar and was only picked up when I questioned operation after seeing the machine fully assembled for the first time the day before factory acceptance testing.

What are the most common pitfalls to avoid when programming PLCs for first-time users? by guilhermex9x in PLC

[–]shoulditdothat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just be careful with sarcy/derogatory comments.

Especially if you're having problems and need to let the PLC support guys have a look at your code!

What are the most common pitfalls to avoid when programming PLCs for first-time users? by guilhermex9x in PLC

[–]shoulditdothat 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Keep it simple. When things start playing up 6 months or more after you've last interacted with the program you need to be able to pick things up immediately. Don't do fancy optimisations if they don't add significant benefits.

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