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rworley · March 9th, 2005, 02:08 PM

Need a simple definition of what a PLC is and what it does. Need info to use in intro to proposals.

Thanks

Hundikoer · March 9th, 2005, 02:20 PM

I am just suprised

No comments

stevo · March 9th, 2005, 02:28 PM

Easy click "Learn PLC'S" above, then click "What is a PLC"

Regards
Steve

RichardB · March 9th, 2005, 02:29 PM

You're asking for a world of hurt asking a question like this, especially when you can click the Learn PLCs at the top of the screen and chapter 1 is 'What is a PLC.'

As far as what it does, that is only limited by our imagainations.

goxx · March 9th, 2005, 05:23 PM

a plc does whatever you tell it to do, just like your home pc. it helps people make misteaks faster.

jimbo3123 · March 9th, 2005, 06:09 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program...gic_controller

Mtn_Bkng_Dave · March 9th, 2005, 06:31 PM

Goxx after reading yer post I suddenly had a craving for Outback...... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

LOL
Dave

AndyT · March 9th, 2005, 06:59 PM

<sigh>
From the ADC forum:
Greets all.
I am student just getting started and looking for some direction. I bought a DL205 with a 4 channel anaglog input, a 2 channel analog output, and a counter. I am looking for a website or book with example code or tutorials on how to program this thing.
Thanks in advance for the help!

I suggested he get the manual......

CaseyK · March 9th, 2005, 07:05 PM

I like that "Outback" idea.

The last good steak a vendor bought me was at "Outback"

The nearest "outback" is 60 miles away, oh well. Will settle for a peanut butter sandwich.

Now, since I have some extra time 'cuase I ain't going out for "Mi steak", /i think I'll write a couple of traffic light programs.

TO rworley...

You need to sign up for a plc class. There, the instructor will give you several asignments, then you can come back here, and post questions. You, will likely be told to look in the Learn PLC's section, or the "Search" section. Basically, you should go back to the instructor and ask him why he hasn't instructed you. Since my duaghter's college is $1,500 a semester, Phil's tape, (SEE ABOVE), is a bargain,since with it you can actually learn something!

regards.....casey

rsdoran · March 9th, 2005, 07:21 PM

The name says Tech Writer, not sure how someone can be that without having the knowledge of or knowing how to get info on plcs. Of course this site is about PLCS, the question is simple and straightforward. I will assume by the name that it is NOT a student so will offer this info, if it is a student the name was clever enough for me.
http://www.plcs.net/chapters/whatis1.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program...gic_controller

http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsec...dule24/Output/

http://www.barn.org/FILES/historyofplc.html/

CaseyK · March 9th, 2005, 07:25 PM

Does anybody know how much it costs to download a free manual from the manufacturer's web site? Maybe Tech Writer is on a fixed budget.

We could send him some CASH in the e-mail.

regards.....casey

Doug_Adam · March 9th, 2005, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc9ih

Does anybody know how much it costs to download a free manual from the manufacturer's web site?

$38 Australian per month. (Thats how much I'm paying)

GregPLC · March 9th, 2005, 07:39 PM

I hope you're not proposing building someone a control system?

CaseyK · March 9th, 2005, 07:49 PM

RON:

You have to have experience in what you are writing about?

Seriously, I get calls from head hunters who don't want to take to people unless their last project is EXACTLY like the position they are trying to fill. Recruiters gotta be the worst. To them, a tech writer may be a tech writer may be.....

Today, I taked to several recruiters, explaining to the about plc's, programming, etc.

The one I couldn't do anything about, was the one that wanted someone with Autocad schematics and Autocad "Orange" experience.

Whoooo Boy!

regards.....casey

Ken Moore · March 10th, 2005, 04:12 AM

Quote:

The one I couldn't do anything about, was the one that wanted someone with Autocad schematics and Autocad "Orange" experience.

I can understand the schematics part, many employers want someone that can do everything. Design the system, build the panels, program and de-bug, all for one salary.

However, my question is what the heck is Autocad Orange ? Never heard that one before.

March 9th, 2005, 02:08 PM	#1
rworley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	Tech writer Need a simple definition of what a PLC is and what it does. Need info to use in intro to proposals. Thanks

March 9th, 2005, 07:05 PM	#9
CaseyK Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In the cornfields, on the prarie, outside Chi-Town, a few miles beyond the boondocks. Posts: 1,731	I like that "Outback" idea. The last good steak a vendor bought me was at "Outback" The nearest "outback" is 60 miles away, oh well. Will settle for a peanut butter sandwich. Now, since I have some extra time 'cuase I ain't going out for "Mi steak", /i think I'll write a couple of traffic light programs. TO rworley... You need to sign up for a plc class. There, the instructor will give you several asignments, then you can come back here, and post questions. You, will likely be told to look in the Learn PLC's section, or the "Search" section. Basically, you should go back to the instructor and ask him why he hasn't instructed you. Since my duaghter's college is $1,500 a semester, Phil's tape, (SEE ABOVE), is a bargain,since with it you can actually learn something! regards.....casey __________________ 73 de casey nine eye aitch Last edited by CaseyK; March 9th, 2005 at 07:15 PM. Reason: ingeneers can't spell

March 9th, 2005, 07:21 PM	#10
rsdoran Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 7,372	The name says Tech Writer, not sure how someone can be that without having the knowledge of or knowing how to get info on plcs. Of course this site is about PLCS, the question is simple and straightforward. I will assume by the name that it is NOT a student so will offer this info, if it is a student the name was clever enough for me. http://www.plcs.net/chapters/whatis1.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program...gic_controller http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsec...dule24/Output/ http://www.barn.org/FILES/historyofplc.html/ __________________ http://www.patchn.com Industrial Electrical & Maintenance @ www.patchn.com "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand."

March 9th, 2005, 07:25 PM	#11
CaseyK Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In the cornfields, on the prarie, outside Chi-Town, a few miles beyond the boondocks. Posts: 1,731	Does anybody know how much it costs to download a free manual from the manufacturer's web site? Maybe Tech Writer is on a fixed budget. We could send him some CASH in the e-mail. regards.....casey Last edited by CaseyK; March 9th, 2005 at 08:01 PM. Reason: to edit

March 9th, 2005, 07:39 PM	#13
GregPLC Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 342	I hope you're not proposing building someone a control system? __________________



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March 9th, 2005, 02:20 PM	#2
Hundikoer Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tallinn Posts: 240	I am just suprised No comments

March 9th, 2005, 02:28 PM	#3
stevo Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: birmingham Posts: 197	Easy click "Learn PLC'S" above, then click "What is a PLC" Regards Steve

March 9th, 2005, 02:29 PM	#4
RichardB Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York Posts: 43	You're asking for a world of hurt asking a question like this, especially when you can click the Learn PLCs at the top of the screen and chapter 1 is 'What is a PLC.' As far as what it does, that is only limited by our imagainations.

March 9th, 2005, 05:23 PM	#5
goxx Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 84	a plc does whatever you tell it to do, just like your home pc. it helps people make misteaks faster.

March 9th, 2005, 06:09 PM	#6
jimbo3123 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 550	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program...gic_controller

March 9th, 2005, 06:31 PM	#7
Mtn_Bkng_Dave Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 130	Goxx after reading yer post I suddenly had a craving for Outback...... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm LOL Dave

March 9th, 2005, 06:59 PM	#8
AndyT Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 136	<sigh> From the ADC forum: Greets all. I am student just getting started and looking for some direction. I bought a DL205 with a 4 channel anaglog input, a 2 channel analog output, and a counter. I am looking for a website or book with example code or tutorials on how to program this thing. Thanks in advance for the help! I suggested he get the manual......

March 9th, 2005, 07:49 PM	#14
CaseyK Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In the cornfields, on the prarie, outside Chi-Town, a few miles beyond the boondocks. Posts: 1,731	RON: You have to have experience in what you are writing about? Seriously, I get calls from head hunters who don't want to take to people unless their last project is EXACTLY like the position they are trying to fill. Recruiters gotta be the worst. To them, a tech writer may be a tech writer may be..... Today, I taked to several recruiters, explaining to the about plc's, programming, etc. The one I couldn't do anything about, was the one that wanted someone with Autocad schematics and Autocad "Orange" experience. Whoooo Boy! regards.....casey Last edited by CaseyK; March 9th, 2005 at 08:03 PM. Reason: to edit

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