FINS instruction in a macro

[ParaffinPower]

Hi all I found some clever code in a CXDesigner project which sends a FINS command to the PLC then to an inverter (for example) I can't take credit for this... FINS(0,0,144,$W31500,11,1,2,2,$W31500,0); I editted this to point to my SCU. This was some time ago Do I have to do something clever to use the FINS instruction? I get a 'Format Error' in CXDesigner. I can't remember doing anything before (but it probably was an earlier version of CXD) The code above was uploaded from a screen, and works fine BUT I can't even press OK on existing code, nevermind after editting - alway get the same Format Error Thanks, Pp

[Andy_P]

What screen are you trying to use it on? I don't see a FINS command listed in V5, V6 or V7 system NS screen projects. Andy.

[ParaffinPower]

Hi Andy NS8, but I poached the code from NS5. It doesn't (and didn't appear) in the list of available instructions. All I remember is I editted it, it worked, but now I can't change it again (or even 'OK'). I've got to 'Cancel' out of the screen. I've tried in Developer mode (the mode where you can create SmAPS), but still no luck. Edited March 27, 2008 by ParaffinPower

[Andy_P]

Very odd. I still have NS-Designer installed on a work laptop so I will see if the instruction is accepted with that. Andy.

[beegee]

please look to this doc http://forums.mrplc.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=772 Beegee

[ParaffinPower]

Thanks, beegee. But I get an error when entering a FINS command. Can anyone tell me how to use a FINS instruction in a macro? Thanks Edited March 30, 2008 by ParaffinPower

[beegee]

Maybe it only works in DEvelop mode.....

[ParaffinPower]

No, it doesn't work in developer mode either, but I have recently discovered how how to do it. Pp

[ScottHeil]

It looks like this is an old question that was never answered. To use the FINS instruction in Cx-Designer's Macros you have to enable it. First find the following file located in its default location C:\Program Files\OMRON\CX-One\CX-Designer\MACROINS.DEF Open the file in notepad, and scroll down to where you see 'FINS,300 Aprox line number 55. Remove the apostrophe ' before the FINS command and save You will now be able to use and see FINS in the macro list.