difference between Compact Control Builder AC800M and 800xA

What is the difference between Compact Control Builder AC800M and 800xA?

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sebbe_mena Rank: 1003

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Compact Control Builder is the Programming tool for a stand alone AC800 PLC.

800xA is an integrated Controller and HMI system. It contains additional features like the Control Builder Programming tools, graphics builder, windows server and client software, and support for multiple types of distributed control systems and PLC's.

One is a banana, the other is a supermarket.

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by sebbe_mena Rank: 1003 on 1/19/2021 11:09:06 PM | Like (0) | Report

Thanks for clearing that up, and I like your resemblance with (the banana and the supermarket)

by sebbe_mena Rank: 1003 on 1/20/2021 12:26:58 AM | Like (0) | Report

Rob, I have an issue with the stand-alone AC800M PLC.
I´m trying to find the alarm-list from the previously mentioned so I can export/ connect them with an outside source like Excel or a Word-file.
I have been searching and searching for days now and I can't find the help I need to perform this action.
Could you help me out with this task of mine? Or maybe point me in the right direction?
I highly appreciate any help.
/Sebastian

by Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 1/20/2021 12:37:25 AM | Like (1) | Report

I may have (incorrectly) assumed you were on the Compact HMI suite (Compact Control Builder + Compact HMI). If you do not have Compact HMI, you must either purchase & install it, or resort to implement an OPC AE client taking care of the alarm and events you are creating in the AC 800M controller application.

by sebbe_mena Rank: 1003 on 1/20/2021 6:38:34 AM | Like (0) | Report

Hi Stefan, No sorry, I don't have the Compact HMI.
I Only have the program for Compact Control Builder AC800M and a few other functions like IP Config, MMS Server(For AC800M), OPC Server (for AC800M).

I have downloaded an OPC AE Client,
but that again I don't know if it's the correct one.
Regardless of that, I'm not sure which will be the next path?

Could you please guide me through the connection?
Or again, point me in the right direction?

Should I do a new tab on the (presentation, Normal)
Insert a new Funtionblock like SimpleEventDetector?
To each (20) variable, stop?
Connect the eg. "gST1_Klipp_Fel" to each signal (of the FB)?
Then how to show every signal to the OPC AE client.

You know I'm so grateful for all ur help!
/Sebastian

by Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 1/20/2021 6:47:38 AM | Like (0) | Report

The test client is your Fluke; you can see if its 12, 24 or 240V.
To have a file generated for every "Heureka" event you send in a SimpleEventDetector you must use a OPC AE client of some model or make with that feature of keeping a log file. There are such, I know for sure. Maybe you don't even have to pay for it...

Or hire a developer to code you a small OPC AE client cut for your needs, e.g. outputting only some of the events (from your application) and in a format and destination of your choice.

A freeware will likely log ALL from the controller where your application output is only a subset.

Google "OPC AE client log to file"...

by sebbe_mena Rank: 1003 on 1/20/2021 7:36:22 AM | Like (0) | Report

Thank you again, sir :)

by sebbe_mena Rank: 1003 on 1/20/2021 11:32:05 PM | Like (0) | Report

Stefan, where can I purchase Compact HMI for the Compact Control Builder?

by Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 1/21/2021 12:04:28 AM | Like (0) | Report

From your regional ABB sales representative; what industry / segment / region does this customer belong?

by Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 1/21/2021 12:28:18 AM | Like (0) | Report

I have two contacts giving support to systems integrators working in Sweden; Joakim Nilsson, ABB Malmö and Jhonny Henriksson, ABB Göteborg.

by sebbe_mena Rank: 1003 on 1/21/2021 12:54:34 AM | Like (0) | Report

ok, thanks. Do they have an email address?

by Stefan Stromqvist AKS expert

Rank: 1 on 1/21/2021 2:29:52 AM | Like (0) | Report

Due to spam, etc. I don't want to post full email addresses on a public forum.
ABB generally uses firstname.lastname@se.abb.com for Swedish employees. For Norway is "no", and so on.
However, both these gentlemen have initials you must put into the full address, Jocke has a "s" and Jhonny a "p" you must put between first and last name. Firstname.initial.lastname@se.abb.com.

You can also call any ABB switchboard number in any of these cities and ask to be connected.

by sebbe_mena Rank: 1003 on 1/21/2021 3:33:21 AM | Like (0) | Report

Thank you!

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