Dr. Hockey
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Hi everyone - this is my first post, although I've been aware of this site for years.
I'm in the process of specing out an AB PLC to restock my PLC lab, which is in dire need of upgrades. For the first-level PLC course, I will be teaching discrete I/O, timers, counters, and before too long, I'll add a bit of analog I/O. Since the students I'll be teaching will be PLC neophytes, I need to stay in the Micro line so "boo-boos" can be overcome at the lower price point. I have narrowed my choices to the 1100e (because it has 2 built-in analog inputs and the ethernet capabilities) and the 1200 (because it is about the same cost as the 1100 and plenty capable for the task at hand). Which way would you go and why? If you need more information, I'd be happy to (attempt to) provide it.
Thanks in advance!
I'm in the process of specing out an AB PLC to restock my PLC lab, which is in dire need of upgrades. For the first-level PLC course, I will be teaching discrete I/O, timers, counters, and before too long, I'll add a bit of analog I/O. Since the students I'll be teaching will be PLC neophytes, I need to stay in the Micro line so "boo-boos" can be overcome at the lower price point. I have narrowed my choices to the 1100e (because it has 2 built-in analog inputs and the ethernet capabilities) and the 1200 (because it is about the same cost as the 1100 and plenty capable for the task at hand). Which way would you go and why? If you need more information, I'd be happy to (attempt to) provide it.
Thanks in advance!