iraiam
Member
Hi All,
I'm building a PLC5 system into my home, mostly for educational purposes, but I'm going to do some useful stuff with it.
I have a desire to put the processor on a communications network, either Ethernet, or DH+. I need the communications to support controls software (wonderware or similar).
I am considering upgrading to a processor with a 1785-ENET side car on it, or getting a DH+ PCI card for a computer.
I have a functional connection to the processor (CH0) via an inexpensive Ethernet to RS232 converter, but this link appears only to be good for programming the controller.
Right now my cheapest option seems to be a Processor with an ENET Side car on it, which will likely cost at least a few hundred bucks. A DH+ expansion card will likely cost at least that much as well.
Anyone have any other suggestions?
I'm building a PLC5 system into my home, mostly for educational purposes, but I'm going to do some useful stuff with it.
I have a desire to put the processor on a communications network, either Ethernet, or DH+. I need the communications to support controls software (wonderware or similar).
I am considering upgrading to a processor with a 1785-ENET side car on it, or getting a DH+ PCI card for a computer.
I have a functional connection to the processor (CH0) via an inexpensive Ethernet to RS232 converter, but this link appears only to be good for programming the controller.
Right now my cheapest option seems to be a Processor with an ENET Side car on it, which will likely cost at least a few hundred bucks. A DH+ expansion card will likely cost at least that much as well.
Anyone have any other suggestions?