Questions on plant floor marquee setup - PLCS.net

Old No. 7 · August 12th, 2011, 10:41 AM

We have a customer that would like to have us provide marquees for about 20 pieces of equipment. Each piece would have some status indicators along with some process info that is getting pulled out of a PLC. They would like different colors to indicate the status of the equipment, but most of the marquees that I've seen only have three colors. I also thought about just using a couple of large industrial monitors and a dedicated PC controlling the marquees. One of my main concerns is the monitors lasting due to heat. The plant is probably 120 F or more during the summer.

Anyone do something like this before? Any suggestions on hardware?

Tharon · August 12th, 2011, 11:15 AM

For multiple messages, colors, etc. wouldn't a small HMI be better? You can get some pretty cheap from Automation Direct or RedLion. Cheap, Easily Programmed, etc.

I'd hate to be trapped by limitations of just a simple text display when they decide they want more than what it can provide.

Old No. 7 · August 12th, 2011, 11:21 AM

They are looking for something that can be read from 50+ feet away, with one at each end of the building so I don't think a traditional HMI would work.

JeffKiper · August 12th, 2011, 01:11 PM

Redlion LDSS. http://www.redlion.net/Products/Huma...eDisplays.html
I did a few of them.

Tharon · August 12th, 2011, 03:29 PM

Looks like the PFM will better suit his needs.
http://www.redlion.net/Products/Huma...plays/PFM.html

thelinuxman · August 12th, 2011, 03:38 PM

I have used a few of the RedLion Plant Floor Marquees. They only have 3 colors, but are easily programmed, and work well. You will need a Data Station Plus or Modular Controller to run them.

Andy6 · August 13th, 2011, 09:20 AM

If your going to go the Industrial Display route;

I have never used these guys, but they seem to have a really extensive lineup of stuff.
http://www.i-techcompany.com

They even have a High Temperature Line.
http://www.i-techcompany.com/solutio...ure-range.html

August 12th, 2011, 10:41 AM	#1
Old No. 7 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 64	Questions on plant floor marquee setup We have a customer that would like to have us provide marquees for about 20 pieces of equipment. Each piece would have some status indicators along with some process info that is getting pulled out of a PLC. They would like different colors to indicate the status of the equipment, but most of the marquees that I've seen only have three colors. I also thought about just using a couple of large industrial monitors and a dedicated PC controlling the marquees. One of my main concerns is the monitors lasting due to heat. The plant is probably 120 F or more during the summer. Anyone do something like this before? Any suggestions on hardware?

August 12th, 2011, 01:11 PM	#4
JeffKiper Lifetime Supporting Member + Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,836	Redlion LDSS. http://www.redlion.net/Products/Huma...eDisplays.html I did a few of them. __________________ There should be a minimum IQ before people can breed

August 13th, 2011, 09:20 AM	#7
Andy6 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: In the garage. Posts: 84	If your going to go the Industrial Display route; I have never used these guys, but they seem to have a really extensive lineup of stuff. http://www.i-techcompany.com They even have a High Temperature Line. http://www.i-techcompany.com/solutio...ure-range.html Last edited by Andy6; August 13th, 2011 at 09:23 AM.

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August 12th, 2011, 11:15 AM	#2
Tharon Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,059	For multiple messages, colors, etc. wouldn't a small HMI be better? You can get some pretty cheap from Automation Direct or RedLion. Cheap, Easily Programmed, etc. I'd hate to be trapped by limitations of just a simple text display when they decide they want more than what it can provide.

August 12th, 2011, 11:21 AM	#3
Old No. 7 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 64	They are looking for something that can be read from 50+ feet away, with one at each end of the building so I don't think a traditional HMI would work.

August 12th, 2011, 03:29 PM	#5
Tharon Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,059	Looks like the PFM will better suit his needs. http://www.redlion.net/Products/Huma...plays/PFM.html

August 12th, 2011, 03:38 PM	#6
thelinuxman Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 11	I have used a few of the RedLion Plant Floor Marquees. They only have 3 colors, but are easily programmed, and work well. You will need a Data Station Plus or Modular Controller to run them.

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