tim_callinan
Member
Hello,
I have a couple of questions and would appreciate any help from you guys.
Im basically trying to learn PLC's by playing with them at home. I have a simple conveyor made from Vex robotics parts. Its about 2 feet in length and 4 inches in depth. I have 2 simple push button switches that are latching and unlatching the DC motor. I'm using a Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 with no Analog inputs or outputs - Just 6 relay outputs. I'm looking for a photoelectric sensor to position on my simple conveyor. It would be great if it was cheap. I'm guessing i need to use a through photoelectric sensor. Transmitter & Receiver b/c i have only the digital inputs to use? Im using simple puck like objects on the conveyor. They are made out of wood but i could get simple plastic parts if that would help.
My question is can you recommend a simple, cheap photoelectric sensor for a PLC that only has digital inputs? Am i asking for too much. Thanks again for the help.
-Tim
I have a couple of questions and would appreciate any help from you guys.
Im basically trying to learn PLC's by playing with them at home. I have a simple conveyor made from Vex robotics parts. Its about 2 feet in length and 4 inches in depth. I have 2 simple push button switches that are latching and unlatching the DC motor. I'm using a Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 with no Analog inputs or outputs - Just 6 relay outputs. I'm looking for a photoelectric sensor to position on my simple conveyor. It would be great if it was cheap. I'm guessing i need to use a through photoelectric sensor. Transmitter & Receiver b/c i have only the digital inputs to use? Im using simple puck like objects on the conveyor. They are made out of wood but i could get simple plastic parts if that would help.
My question is can you recommend a simple, cheap photoelectric sensor for a PLC that only has digital inputs? Am i asking for too much. Thanks again for the help.
-Tim