The Melsec GX Developer software is installed on the Molding Laptop now. The cable drivers are installed and I have uploaded programs and saved them in the C:/ drive from several of the pad printers. Program, Parameter, and Device data are included by Model and pad printer # (i.e.pp3,etc.).
When the GX software comes up, under the Project tab, you will see a list of the available pad printer programs. There is also a software .pdf users manual in the O:/molding/equipment/pad printer file for reference. I will also add the notes I have on reading and writing to and from the PLC's once they are ready to simplify the process.
As far as the memory loss-battery back up issue, I am still researching the dilemma.
Additionally, there could still be issues where some of the pad printers have already lost some of the settings. For example, I have already found an issue with one of the KIPP 200's (PP4) as soon as I powered it up. Although it allowed me to upload and monitor the program, I am getting some kind of 30,000 cycle lube fault that will not leave the HMI screen and the plc itself is showing no faults or errors. It may be an issue with the HMI or otherwise, but I could not locate that specific operator manual to investigate it. Everything online that I found was related to the type that did not have the touch screen.
Lastly, we need to get some more male plugs for the pad printers and hot stamps. If we have them already, I could not find them....probably needs to be a stock item?
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