Inexpensive HMI Solution?

mdeltat · Jun 16, 2008

I would like to count product on a process line and have to line stop when it reaches a number determined before startinng the run. The operator will need to input the desired number. I am using an SLC 5/04. Is there an inexpensive alternative to a Panelview that would work for this function?

Thank You
Joe

504bloke · Jun 16, 2008

What Number do you need to count to ?

Any Spare inputs as if the number is small you could use a thumb wheel.

If you want/need an HMI then i'd go for a Redlion G303

Mickey · Jun 16, 2008

Here's another.

http://c-more.automationdirect.com/

AJZ · Jun 16, 2008

Allen Bradley just came out with the PanelView Component series starting at $253 Cdn

jtn · Jun 16, 2008

http://www.redlion.net/Products/DigitalandAnalog/Counters/Preset.html

haven't bought one but maybe a preset counter module would be cheaper. Just need an input to your PLC to let you know it has counted to the preset.

mdeltat · Jun 16, 2008

Thanks gents! Looks like a counter module will suit my purpose nicely. Thanks again for helping me out.Joe

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