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Help with Eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1

lopes47 — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:41:16 GMT

Good afternoon everyone,
I don't know if you can help me but I have a problem where I am using an eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1 plc and I have simply programmed it so that when a box passes the photocell it triggers an electrovalve. But when I pass a box through the photocell, it doesn't activate the solenoid valve. If you could help me, I'd really appreciate it.
The programming I have is I01--------()Q01.

RE: Help with Eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1

CAPDRILL — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:19:02 GMT

Eaton showing no connection

RE: Help with Eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1

mp2100 — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:54:45 GMT

Lopez47. You’re concept is correct but I agree with kmikemoo and phoenixcomm. Are you sure the photocell is sending a signal? That the PLC can read? Is the solenoid getting the voltage it requires?

RE: Help with Eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1

phoenixcomm — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:36:19 GMT

lopes47 How do you know they are compatible?? Read both manuals!! ~~ Cris H

RE: Help with Eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1

kmikemoo — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 18:48:30 GMT

After writing a bunch of hardware "try this", I'm opting for a simple programming idea; use the input to set a variable and the variable to drive the output. PLC's read inputs, run the logic (ladder) and write outputs. You may need the internal variable to bridge from read to write.

RE: Help with Eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1

fouad_jh — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:39:13 GMT

Are you sure you can connect photocell directly to the input? You can use multi-meter on I1 to check if the triggering level is reached while changing light level on the photocell.

RE: Help with Eaton easy-E4-UC-12RC1

gadget.iom — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:25:21 GMT

Which model of photocell are you using?

And is that a PSU top left?

RE: Eaton's PM3 Module Communications

noshea — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:05:45 GMT

Vyacheslav,

Eaton's INCOM protocol is the communication netwok that Eaton used for their older Power Monitoring software and system. Today Eaton uses primarily Ethernet as their communication network for power monitoring. The Power Xpert Architecture (see link below)

http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Electrical/ProductsandServices/PowerQualityandMonitoring/PowerXpertArchitecture/index.htm?wtredirect=www.eaton.com/powerxpert

is discussed in detail with tutorials and Demo's are available.

From link above: Power Xpert Architecture

Open communication protocols allow all devices to communicate, including third party software, offering one consolidated system.
All components are Web-enabled and speak traditional IT languages such as Ethernet, SNMP, and Modbus, which means PXA fits right into existing IT networks and management systems such as HP OpenView and IBM Director.
Hardware and software elements work together to provide a unified management view of the diverse facilities infrastructure, including equipment from many manufacturers.
Our Demos & Tutorials page shows PXA in action, with live, flash, and video demonstrations of the system components.

In the documentation they describe how to connect to the Ethernet network from your laptop/ computer.

Regards,

Neil O'Shea

Eaton's PM3 Module Communications

e14 Contributor — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:39:45 GMT

Hello,

I know Eaton uses the INCOM protocol, but I still wonder if I can use the RS-232RS-232 port on my laptop to get power and energy out of the PM3?

Thank You.

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doctorcdf — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:08:35 GMT

Please direct your questions here.

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mulch — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:58:19 GMT

Is it true that Eaton Moeller part numbers indicate the type of international certification?