Hi,
I don't know a lot about PLCs but need a controller capable of switching 6 outputs to a closed state for a variable specified time period based on output from a pc RS232 port.
Is a PLC is appropriate for such a task (with the right programming of course)?
We have an existing relay & interface board we designed and built for this purpose but it costs us too much to manufacture in small quantities and I am sure there is some sort of mass-produced controller out there able to perform such a simple task.
Can PLCs be programmed from a pc directly or is additional specialist equipment required?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
Owen.
I don't know a lot about PLCs but need a controller capable of switching 6 outputs to a closed state for a variable specified time period based on output from a pc RS232 port.
Is a PLC is appropriate for such a task (with the right programming of course)?
We have an existing relay & interface board we designed and built for this purpose but it costs us too much to manufacture in small quantities and I am sure there is some sort of mass-produced controller out there able to perform such a simple task.
Can PLCs be programmed from a pc directly or is additional specialist equipment required?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
Owen.