What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
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Hi everyone, im just wondering what exactly you can do with an allen bradley hmi? I mean does it have to have a plc connected for inputs,or can the hmi cumpute inputs and conduct calculations? i want to measure a device (repeatedly) for error detection, i need a hmi type interface to allow user levels, different size class etc. could this be done purely on the hmi or would i have to use a plc for connecting the inputs and thus doing the logic? any help would be great here.





RE: What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
There are other HMIs which are combo units, PLC+HMI in one unit. You could buy a Pro-Face or an Automation Direct PLC to do what you want. You might also look into Maple Systems.
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RE: What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
RE: What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
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RE: What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
I would recommend the PROFACE because you only need one software. You program the HMI and the PLC at the same time.
RE: What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
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RE: What Can I Do With An Allen Bradley HMI?
But as far as I know they don't make I/O you would need to source a good inexpensive PLC