I'm going to throw my oar in on this one...
I have 3 options
Each of the above has its own advantages, For Industrial I would go option (1) (2) or (4) for Hobby possibly (3)
I would avoid Allen Bradley especially control logic and compact Logix you'll need 2K-4K for Software before you start...and IO is expensive compared to some.
1) Jmobile, These are actually panel displays that can communicate with IO and have an integrated CODESYS PLC. A 15" display will cost about 2000GBP, but will give you a good HMI and powerful PLC.
2) Can't go wrong with the siemens starter Kit Couple 100 GBP and you get a PLC with some IO and a Small Screen + software
3) the UnderDog... A Very Cheap PLC with simple IO ideal for a very simple project that is a bit more complex than just a LOGO PLC. (Siemens) . Will support modbus so sure you can hook up a display to them. If its just a few relays and inputs, this might do the trick. 200-300 GPB will get you lots of IO and some analog inputs.
FOr hoby you could also go Raspberry PI running CODESYS.....
I have 3 options
- Jmobile - Panel with CodeSYS from Exor https://www.exorint.com/en/product/ex710
- Siemens S71200 Starter Kit
- An ACE PLC from WWW.Velocio.net
- Beckhoff or WAGO cheap or free software lots of IO. Bit more complex to program
Each of the above has its own advantages, For Industrial I would go option (1) (2) or (4) for Hobby possibly (3)
I would avoid Allen Bradley especially control logic and compact Logix you'll need 2K-4K for Software before you start...and IO is expensive compared to some.
1) Jmobile, These are actually panel displays that can communicate with IO and have an integrated CODESYS PLC. A 15" display will cost about 2000GBP, but will give you a good HMI and powerful PLC.
2) Can't go wrong with the siemens starter Kit Couple 100 GBP and you get a PLC with some IO and a Small Screen + software
3) the UnderDog... A Very Cheap PLC with simple IO ideal for a very simple project that is a bit more complex than just a LOGO PLC. (Siemens) . Will support modbus so sure you can hook up a display to them. If its just a few relays and inputs, this might do the trick. 200-300 GPB will get you lots of IO and some analog inputs.
FOr hoby you could also go Raspberry PI running CODESYS.....
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