Absolute cheapest Remote IO ?

[boneless]

these guys are embedding links in their results, and then editing it. so when a user gets an email response about a reply to their topic, there is a link in the email. but it doesn't show up here, unless we check the history.


thanks for reporting. there seems to be an increase in spam these days.

 

[geniusintraining]

thanks for reporting. there seems to be an increase in spam these days.

Yes thanks for reporting... I think it maybe the same spammer thats doing the majority of it

 

[ArcReactorKC]

That's awesome, never knew Clicks could do that!

So I wonder if the battery in the Click died, would it still function as Remote I/O? I saw in the video that he had tk set up what data was to be shared, but I couldn't tell if that was just for generating the EDS file or not.

In theory if it was simply remote I/O with no program in it I don't see why it wouldn't continue to work.

 

[I_Automation]

In theory if it was simply remote I/O with no program in it I don't see why it wouldn't continue to work.

Not sure about the Click's but in A-B SLC or ML the data would still be read if the CPU was in PROGRAM and not RUN, but the outputs would be disabled (maybe) (Got a SLC5/03 that the outputs still work when put in PROGRAM and can be messaged to directly still)

 

[mad4x4]

Is cheap the answer?

You have to ask if its cheap :

-will it last?
-will I get spares in 6 years (or 6 months) ?
-what is support like when it goes wrong ?
-What is quality like?

- WHY IS IT SO CHEAP?

 

[g.mccormick]

Opto22 Snapio is good IO and can be used as remote IO for AB. I have used a ton in a previous life, and have had some running fine for many many years. The is a brain, backpanel, and then various types of IO modules.

 

[creativepaper]

I use SMC. Not as cheap, but very well priced.
It can use plugs for IO so does not need to be in a cabinet
Added bonus of having a pneumatic manifold if needed.

 

[the_msp]

@Chris Taylor already mentioned it, but a +1 for IoLogix E1200 etc from Moxa.

Can use Ethernet/IP.

Advantages:
2 port RJ45 with internal switch for daisy-chaining
Cheap
Reliable
Can get extreme temp version

Disadvantages:
No LED indicators for IO (just power + comms TX/RX)
Only screw terminal (I use push in DIN rail terminals)

 

[kwade]

Is cheap the answer?

You have to ask if its cheap :

-will it last?
-will I get spares in 6 years (or 6 months) ?
-what is support like when it goes wrong ?
-What is quality like?

- WHY IS IT SO CHEAP?

Not giving Blake Moret yet another raise? maybe?
https://www.execpay.org/news/rockwell-automation-inc-2019-compensation-859