This site has taught me a lot viewing the opinions of all the knowledgeable and innovative people over the years. I am asking for any and all opinions again.
I have inherited a plant which has a very diverse grouping of Allen Bradley PLCs from SLC 150s, PLC2s, PLC5s, SLCs 5/05 02,03,04, ML 1100, 1000, 1500, 1200, and controllogix. I have been using various means to get them onto a plant network. I need to do external alarming (cell phone call, e-mail, etc.) for some of my processes. I would appreciate any opinions as to how to proceed. I have a ML1100 and a PV+ with Studio ME controlling a parts washer (conveyor, pumps and 3 zones). I need to alarm when monitored items get out of their limits. What I have to work with is as follows:
Software
RSLogix. 5, 500, 5000
RSViewME
RSLinx Guardian
Hardware
Controllogix bridge for my link from the business network to the PLC network. It has 1 slot available.
SLC 5/05 with Slots available
1761 NET ENIs
I have some VB6 experience if we need to go this route.
Please advise.
Ken
I have inherited a plant which has a very diverse grouping of Allen Bradley PLCs from SLC 150s, PLC2s, PLC5s, SLCs 5/05 02,03,04, ML 1100, 1000, 1500, 1200, and controllogix. I have been using various means to get them onto a plant network. I need to do external alarming (cell phone call, e-mail, etc.) for some of my processes. I would appreciate any opinions as to how to proceed. I have a ML1100 and a PV+ with Studio ME controlling a parts washer (conveyor, pumps and 3 zones). I need to alarm when monitored items get out of their limits. What I have to work with is as follows:
Software
RSLogix. 5, 500, 5000
RSViewME
RSLinx Guardian
Hardware
Controllogix bridge for my link from the business network to the PLC network. It has 1 slot available.
SLC 5/05 with Slots available
1761 NET ENIs
I have some VB6 experience if we need to go this route.
Please advise.
Ken