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Re: [ecs] need help selecting a PLC module Johannes G. Rietschel Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:18:32 +0100

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:18:32 +0100

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Our Barionet (with an extension module such as X8 or IO12) would deem 
ideal for that - the product is sold a lot for those
applications. And it is very easy to program it. I use them in my home of 
course (for lighting, shades, heating control, 
access control with RFID readers etc), but i am not alone, they are used 
in quite some commercially available home control systems too.

Johannes Rietschel
Barix AG



Mark Gilmore <mark3@OmnipotenceSoftware.com> wrote on 01/24/2008 01:50:17 
AM:

> Hi all,
> I have a design in mind for a direct-wired/LED lighting system that 
> uses standard rocker switches.
> It will be stand-alone, but will also be compatible with ECS.
> I could do it with a PC, but this approach would require a $275 
> digital-input module (*and* a PC).
> So I am hoping to find a low-cost PLC module that is:
>    1) easily programmable (either via a custom language, "C", or Basic)
>    2) supports:
>       >= 16 digital-inputs
>       >= 1 RS232 output
>    3) made by a stable/reputable company
> 
> The problem is that I have very little experience in this area,
> and there are *so* many PLCs out there that it's overwhelming !
> So if you can recommend a PLC that you have *personally used*, 
> please let me know.
> Thanks,
> -- 
> Mark Gilmore
> http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com
> 423-745-0026

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Our Barionet (with an extension module such as X8 or IO12) would deem ideal for that - the product is sold a lot for those
applications. And it is very easy to program it. I use them in my home of course (for lighting, shades, heating control,
access control with RFID readers etc), but i am not alone, they are used in quite some commercially available home control systems too.

Johannes Rietschel
Barix AG



Mark Gilmore <mark3@OmnipotenceSoftware.com> wrote on 01/24/2008 01:50:17 AM:

> Hi all,
> I have a design in mind for a direct-wired/LED lighting system that
> uses standard rocker switches.
> It will be stand-alone, but will also be compatible with ECS.
> I could do it with a PC, but this approach would require a $275
> digital-input module (*and* a PC).
> So I am hoping to find a low-cost PLC module that is:
>    1) easily programmable (either via a custom language, "C", or Basic)
>    2) supports:
>       >= 16 digital-inputs
>       >= 1 RS232 output
>    3) made by a stable/reputable company
>
> The problem is that I have very little experience in this area,
> and there are *so* many PLCs out there that it's overwhelming !
> So if you can recommend a PLC that you have *personally used*,
> please let me know.
> Thanks,
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com
> 423-745-0026

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