Which PLC
Which PLC
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I am unsure which PLC to go for a job that has 20 inputs and 20 outputs (simple sequence needed), software cost seems to become a major factor as I only do several projects a year.
I have very little PLC experience, I have used the AB05 and Mitsubishi FX series many years ago and recently did several project using the Mitsubishi alpha 2.
Siemens S7 series looks good with cheap software, I have downloaded the demo software and it looks more difficult than Mitsubishi software.
Morris
I have very little PLC experience, I have used the AB05 and Mitsubishi FX series many years ago and recently did several project using the Mitsubishi alpha 2.
Siemens S7 series looks good with cheap software, I have downloaded the demo software and it looks more difficult than Mitsubishi software.
Morris





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We use them in our stamping plants for assy equipment.
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Morris
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The prices may make the job profitable, Thanks
Morris
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If you are still considering other options, we offer free software with our controllers.
You can learn more at our web site - www.entertron.com
Hope this helps.
God Bless,
Stephen
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I have no vested interest here. Just have used Mitsi's for some years.
Life is what happens while we're making other plans.
Wally
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What's wrong with Mitsubishi FX1S?
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This is my first post to the forums, and hope to gain some valuable info myself. I have found this program most valuable if you want to create your own ladder diagrams and create the necessary program for running PLC's.
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Regards,
Geoff (Sydney Australia)
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The programable relay is about $300.00
Plus a expansion unit for another $150.00
http://www.moellerusa.net/
I have no intrest in Moeller just their relays to automate equiptment.
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They have a good helpdesk.
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But to the point:
Do check out the TWIDO.
http://www.modicon.com/PLCIO/twido/
Look at the starter packs! They come with everything including the software for a couple hundred bucks. I believe you can even program it thru Bluetooth from a laptop(no hookup).
They are made specifically for jobs with lots of "sequence" that stand alone. oem applications.
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I forgot to mention that the plc software is $49, next to free and reminds me of RSlogix for AB stuff only different. It is simple to use and the plc only has 55 straightforward instructions; but, seems to do everything we need.
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I then opted to use a solid state relay between the output and stack light.
best regards, plcsavvy
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Shame because the PLC is OK for simple jobs.
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Customer demanded Modicon anyway so I went with the Momentum.