Can anyone tell me two separate ways of powering a PLC (I'm guessing that part will be mains supply and battery) but more so the advantages and limitations to both?
Ive just changed jobs from working in plant with allen bradley controls to Seimems and Mitsubishi. Does anyone know of any decent online courses to get me up to speed with these (Seimens in particular). Not programmimg, just accessing programmes, using ladder logic for faultfinding, etc. Im ok...
I am selling a complete Allen Bradley Compact Logix L32E plc,
All the of parts are as followed:
1x 1769-L32E Logix 5332E Processor Unit
3x 1769-IQ32 32 pt. Input Module
1x 1769-PA2 Power Supply
2x 1769-OB32 32 PT. 20.4-26.4VDC Sourcing Output Module
2x 1769-IF8 8 Channel Analog Input Module
1x...
Evening all, could anyone suggest a starting point for me in which I could start to read up and gain some underpinning knowledge on PLC programming as it's something I am interested in diversifying into, as I prefer the industrial side of work and it interests me. I've realised that if I'm...
Looking inside a panel i noticed the 0v and 24v from a sensor went to a row of terminals before the I/O. They were labelled up h1 24v (brown) and a h2 0v (blue). I was just wondering why h1/h2 instead of 24/0v? Is this simply just how the designer chose to identify them or does the h mean...
hi im very interested in plcs. I would like to learn them but there is not much out there as far as collage courses. I work in maintenance and we have plcs at work usual have a guy in who sorts them out if ever needed he said to try get a starter kit have a play around with them a try to self...
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Does anyone know where I can download free PLC Programming Software. Not Looking to Download to PLC just looking for something I can practice on and write a program for a forthcoming project. Tried the micrologix demo but it expires after 2weeks and wasn't great anyway. Step 7 would be ideal...
Hi im a 33 year old electrician currently working on an installation team at astra zeneca in Macclesfield! I would like to further my knowledge on electrical maintenance,motors hydraulic,pneumatics and plcs but unsure what courses would further my knowledge!
I currently have nvq3 in...
hi I was hoping I could get some help doing the hnd plc unit and stuck on a question regarding how resolution has a relationship with input and output devices and how the word length has a connection please
thankyou
hi I was hoping to get some help with some college work the question I am on is as follows:
A machine starter motor is only allowed to run if a start signal has been received and emergency stop signal has not been received. Also there must be a signal detecting that the machines safety guard is...
Hey you guys. At our company we have two skid mounted centrifuge systems and we really want to optimize it and reduce operations cost. I was wondering if we could remotely control both skids PLCs via WiFi and have only one operator in a remote location controlling both systems. Both skids will...
What's the best way to get into the plc world missed out on a couple of jobs as I have no plc experience can you self teach yourself any help appreciated
What's the best way to learn about plc or how do you gain pls experience been reading and watching lots of plc videos and books so no I fare bit but I have no real experience just mist out on a real good job because of it any help would be appreciated
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I am looking to do a short course to Learn how to programme plcs. I have done a Hnc with a module on plcs therefore have a basic grasp although as my industry requires me to engage with controls and instrumentation, brushing up on my Plc skills would be useful without paying money to cover...
Just out of interest has anyone done or know of any training of the plc nature close to Cambridgeshire?
I obviously want to start basic and I want to learn basic fault finding on plc's?
Cheers lads
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