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• Apr 1, 2006

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Hi, I would like to learn how to set up PLC at home ( for practice). How many PLCS would I need and how much will it cost me.

Fred

 

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• Jun 20, 2006

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Fred,

You only need 1 PLC, and it would cost you about $300 US for a PLC and some test switches and lights.

 

mrconduit

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• Jun 20, 2006

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Hi, guys...new member here. I'd also like to set up a home plc. Which one is available for around $300.00? Thanks!

 

CaseyK

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• Jun 20, 2006

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Try searching some past threads.

You can find reasonably priced plcs from Entertron, Automation Direct, Allen Bradly, and several others.

 

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• Jun 21, 2006

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Or you can do a search on "Classic Ladder" and download a simulator for free.

Just noticed the date of the first post, I think we've been had.

 

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• Jun 21, 2006

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hi

 

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• Jun 21, 2006

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Doug,

No, you haven't been "had"! Worthwhile information was exchanged. This is only because of an obsession of mine. I have a belief that every post on this forum should receive at least one reply. That is why I routinely go to "Advanced Search, and look for posts in the last month that received "At Most 0 replies", and try to answer as many as I can.


http://membres.lycos.fr/mavati/classicladder/


Is this the link for this Classis Ladder that you mentioned? It looks useful, but Linux operating system is needed.

 

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Marc

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• Jun 21, 2006

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I think being "HAD" was referenceing the april fools day of the original post!

 

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• Jun 21, 2006

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I don't think it was an April Fool's joke, since he asked the question twice at different times. There were a lot of other posts on that day, since the world did not come to a stop!

 

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• Jun 21, 2006

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You may be able to pick up a PLC on ebay, seem to remember seeing some listed. Its worth a look!

 

olias

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• Jun 21, 2006

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AB used to have a Micrologix and starter software for $100.
My Square D Dist. dropped off a Twido pack PLC and software for free.