Need a small PLC for a small stand alone machine; 4 DC in, 4 DC out, possibly one analog in, with small HMI. It's been years since I used anything, so I am basically starting over with PLC's.
I have a new S7-200 224 xp DC/DC/DC that I could use, but I want to standardize on something for future similar machines.
Things that are important to me are ease of learning, ease of use, small size, nice looking HMI. I saw the Horner XL series OCS and like the all in one package. I also see that Automation Direct has some low end PLC's and the C-more micro panels that could work for me.
Is the Siemens coupled with an small HMI panel a good way to go for the future(1st one is already paid for) , or would the Horner, or Automation direc, or something else be better, all things considered?
I have a new S7-200 224 xp DC/DC/DC that I could use, but I want to standardize on something for future similar machines.
Things that are important to me are ease of learning, ease of use, small size, nice looking HMI. I saw the Horner XL series OCS and like the all in one package. I also see that Automation Direct has some low end PLC's and the C-more micro panels that could work for me.
Is the Siemens coupled with an small HMI panel a good way to go for the future(1st one is already paid for) , or would the Horner, or Automation direc, or something else be better, all things considered?