ian.smith7
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Hi All
I have installed an ethernet network to about 30 Allen Bradley PLCs, the network is up and running without any problems.
The intention is to collect data on various aspects of the production line and display/record this data as a more accurate record than the manual system in use now. It is not intended to use the network for real time control of the plant.
My original intention was to install a CLX PLC at the centre of the network and collect all data to that then display/record the data on a HMI in the production office (because this is what I am familiar with).
The cost of the hardware for this is £4K to $5K, is there a better (more flexible/future proof) PC+Software based solution that could be used (Preferably Allen Bradley). As a first guess there will be less than 500 tags (Data Points).
I am a complete novice at PC/Software (SCADA) integration into PLC networks.
Advice would be welcome as it is now time for me to buy the gear for this next step in the project.
Thanks
Ian
I have installed an ethernet network to about 30 Allen Bradley PLCs, the network is up and running without any problems.
The intention is to collect data on various aspects of the production line and display/record this data as a more accurate record than the manual system in use now. It is not intended to use the network for real time control of the plant.
My original intention was to install a CLX PLC at the centre of the network and collect all data to that then display/record the data on a HMI in the production office (because this is what I am familiar with).
The cost of the hardware for this is £4K to $5K, is there a better (more flexible/future proof) PC+Software based solution that could be used (Preferably Allen Bradley). As a first guess there will be less than 500 tags (Data Points).
I am a complete novice at PC/Software (SCADA) integration into PLC networks.
Advice would be welcome as it is now time for me to buy the gear for this next step in the project.
Thanks
Ian