Hello ,
I need to connect a Balance and a bar code reader to a ControlLogix PLC.
The box I plan to weight has a Bar Code on side . I need to read both Weight and BarCode at same time.
I think I could connect the barcode reader to the balance using a serial link and would prefer to use Ethernet/IP to move the data from the balance to the PLC via Ethernet Card.
The advantage of Ethernet is that I could add more balance in the future.
As I use some Mettler Toledo Balance I may choose one of their products.
I need advises to choose a solution from someone who has experience about this kind of project.
Alan
I need to connect a Balance and a bar code reader to a ControlLogix PLC.
The box I plan to weight has a Bar Code on side . I need to read both Weight and BarCode at same time.
I think I could connect the barcode reader to the balance using a serial link and would prefer to use Ethernet/IP to move the data from the balance to the PLC via Ethernet Card.
The advantage of Ethernet is that I could add more balance in the future.
As I use some Mettler Toledo Balance I may choose one of their products.
I need advises to choose a solution from someone who has experience about this kind of project.
Alan