Saia pcd2 m120

Hi,

I saw this real cheap Plc saia pcd m120
on an auction site. There is , however no software with it. So, i' am wondering wether it still would be a good deal?

I am a total beginner when it comes to plc
so if any one wants to share it's opinion on this issue, that would be really great.

Thanx

This PLC can be programmed with this software.

You can learn on any PLC but for a beginner, I would advise a more broad-based brand. This way you could exchange infos more easaly.

You should also be able to purchase a starter kit or even a second hand PLC of a known brand from e-Bay .

But,

First of all, get Phil's book .

Superfunk, since you are from Belgium I suggest you take a look at the Automation Direct products from www.plcdirect.nl
Easy to program, good support (from this site) and cheap

Good luck

SAIA PCD2.M120

Here are some links regarding this PLC:

Saia PCD support page: http://www.sbc-support.ch

PCD2.M120 manual: http://www.sbc-support.ch/pcd2/mxxx/m1x0/pcd2m120.htm

PLC programming cable: You can make it yourself. The diagram is in the manual.

Programming software: The lastest software, is PG5: http://www.sbc-support.ch/pcd8/pxxx/pcd8p5.htm
On the support-page there is a full version of PG5 v1.2.130, running for 90 days.

Unofficial PCD forum: http://www.pcd-forum.de/

SAIA in Belgium:

Saia-Burgess Benelux
Mechelsesteenweg 277
B-1800 Vilvoorde
Belgium
Phone: +32 (0)2 456 06 20
Fax: +32 (0)2 460 50 44

Regarding which PLC to start playing with, I agree that it would be better to start with another brand, since starting with this one and switching to another would be a real disappointment...

SAIA PCD2.M120

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