PLC remote I/O systems
PLC remote I/O systems
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Hi,
We use Cegelec plc's (Gem 80) on a metal processing line.The system uses the Gemsmart remote I/O system, which is basically a re-badged American product(Transition Technology).This system is now due to be replaced, but the question is with what.Does anyone have experience of some current systems available?I am particularly intersted in:
System reliability
Ease of configuration
Recovery from system failures
Manufacturers technical backup
Thanks,
Phil.
We use Cegelec plc's (Gem 80) on a metal processing line.The system uses the Gemsmart remote I/O system, which is basically a re-badged American product(Transition Technology).This system is now due to be replaced, but the question is with what.Does anyone have experience of some current systems available?I am particularly intersted in:
System reliability
Ease of configuration
Recovery from system failures
Manufacturers technical backup
Thanks,
Phil.





RE: PLC remote I/O systems
Have you looked at allen bradleys flex IO range. It is available in many protocols, is reliable, and is great to wire to as it has a multi tiered terminal block.
RE: PLC remote I/O systems
RE: PLC remote I/O systems
RE: PLC remote I/O systems
Lot's of I/O, PC-based, pretty easy to set up and get talking to even the most pesky fieldbus. I prefer the Ethernet versions to all as long as real-time is not needed. Even then it is doable if done right.
Robert Trask, PE
Los Angeles, CA