Ron Beaufort
Lifetime Supporting Member
foreword:
please do NOT turn this into a "bash" – or an "I like this brand better" thread ... I really need nuts-and-bolts information here – not opinions on which brand to buy ...
I have a new customer who is interested in training for Omron:
960 E/S CJ1G-CPU43H - and also
CPM 2A 60C systems – using the
CX one ver.4.23 software package ...
I've explained that I only deal with Allen-Bradley PLCs – but this particular customer is interested not only the training "material" – but also in the training "approach" ... his major objective is to develop something along the lines of my "boot camp" training methods - and then apply that to an "in house" training program for his troubleshooting technicians ...
specifically, this project will NOT involve "programming" skills at all – but instead will focus on interpreting and understanding the customer's existing Omron programs in order to troubleshoot malfunctioning systems ...
so here's my question for the forum:
which Allen-Bradley platform comes closest to the Omron 960 E/S CJ1G-CPU43H - and also CPM 2A 60C systems – and the CX one ver.4.23 software? ... we're certainly not looking for a perfect match – and we realize that we might not even be able to come close ... but ... it only makes sense to choose the "best fit" before we dive into this project ... I'm hopeful that there are some forum members who are familiar with both PLC brands and would be willing to offer some advice ...
DISCLAIMER: I personally have ZERO experience with any Omron products ...
here are the three Allen-Bradley systems that I normally deal with:
(1) ControlLogix / CompactLogix systems – using RSLogix5000 software ...
(2) PLC-5 systems – using RSLogix5 software ...
(3) SLC-500 / MicroLogix systems – using RSLogix500 software ...
so ... can any forum members please offer some friendly advice on which Allen-Bradley system would be the "best fit" for someone who will ultimately be dealing with the Omron systems and software I've mentioned? ...
thank you for your attention ...
please do NOT turn this into a "bash" – or an "I like this brand better" thread ... I really need nuts-and-bolts information here – not opinions on which brand to buy ...
I have a new customer who is interested in training for Omron:
960 E/S CJ1G-CPU43H - and also
CPM 2A 60C systems – using the
CX one ver.4.23 software package ...
I've explained that I only deal with Allen-Bradley PLCs – but this particular customer is interested not only the training "material" – but also in the training "approach" ... his major objective is to develop something along the lines of my "boot camp" training methods - and then apply that to an "in house" training program for his troubleshooting technicians ...
specifically, this project will NOT involve "programming" skills at all – but instead will focus on interpreting and understanding the customer's existing Omron programs in order to troubleshoot malfunctioning systems ...
so here's my question for the forum:
which Allen-Bradley platform comes closest to the Omron 960 E/S CJ1G-CPU43H - and also CPM 2A 60C systems – and the CX one ver.4.23 software? ... we're certainly not looking for a perfect match – and we realize that we might not even be able to come close ... but ... it only makes sense to choose the "best fit" before we dive into this project ... I'm hopeful that there are some forum members who are familiar with both PLC brands and would be willing to offer some advice ...
DISCLAIMER: I personally have ZERO experience with any Omron products ...
here are the three Allen-Bradley systems that I normally deal with:
(1) ControlLogix / CompactLogix systems – using RSLogix5000 software ...
(2) PLC-5 systems – using RSLogix5 software ...
(3) SLC-500 / MicroLogix systems – using RSLogix500 software ...
so ... can any forum members please offer some friendly advice on which Allen-Bradley system would be the "best fit" for someone who will ultimately be dealing with the Omron systems and software I've mentioned? ...
thank you for your attention ...