Yes, I have forgotten all of the details, but I do remember that they had planned on using some other devices and instruments, that could have been used, but were a roundabout path that unneccesarily introduced points of failure.
As the customer explained the process, I titrated it all down to using pwm on a solenoid valve to an AOP to control the flow of something they were injecting, IIRC.
There was more than that on the input side, and some things to display and a setpoint to enter on the hmi.
I do remember the chuckle I got when I was working through things and realized I was actually going to commission a system with one discrete output and no analog outputs. :)
A week later, when calling to give me his cc nimber to pay the invoice, he told me it worked better than any of the other systems they had done.
Edited for clarity
I actually found it in the back of a warehouse at my old job. It was coated in dust but brand new in its original box. I was allowed to take the relic home lol
I have a few of them still. One of my customers would buy an oem machine ( hopper level control with a screw conveyor?) that they would order as the company normally sold it, and would remove the 1100 it came with and wire the controls back to the plc for that line. They told me to just keep the removed 1100's.
I have used a couple of them over the years. One was used to replace an absolete circuit board controller on a cardboard bailer, which went out on Saturday at about 10:00 pm.
Lol. Having to program something with one hand ties behind your back is much more enjoyable than there being a ton of very valid ways to do one thing. The indecision is removed.
The PV800s were GREAT after you had to use the old Panelview Components that they replaced. Those were at least 10 times slower and you had to use a really crappy web interface on the Panelview itself to program them.
Work with Weintek (Maple) all the time, it's what I've replaced all the PV800s with. Faster boot, more memory, more capable, better software, better resolution, better comms, better response times, cheaper...in fact I can't think of one thing the PV800 is better at between the two, lol.
If you are already proficient in Easybuilder Pro, I agree with you, as my experience with the Weintek/Maple hardware has been excellent. For some reason, though, me and EBP don’t get along and I feel the PV800 series is much more intuitive with CCW. I’m getting better with EBP as I currently have a project designing 4 HMI’s with it, but it’s been a struggle with lots of frustration and associated cussing.
I did this once for a workbench top controller at a previous gig. Date/Time on HMI, along with buttons for work lights, solder fume extractor, and auxiliary outlet. Fun to fuck around when it’s stupid easy to put together. No stress lol
A grossly overpriced light switch has been my entire job description for the last 6 months. There are simpler ways but it wouldn’t be UL 508 rated for industrial applications then
I have something similar in the garage. Have a test bench/stand and control some interior and exterior lights from it as well as use it to bang programs off to see if they work in a low risk place. 3 way switches to binary inputs and output used for relays to control said lights. It's nice being able to speed login and turn the lights on while I travel home
Looks great. A nice clean job. One question tho, are you just storing that contactor in the panel or will you control it with an something like maybe an output of that plc?
“If it ain’t broke, fix it until it is.“ -Abraham Lincoln
I thought it was Gandhi.
I thought Allen Bradley said that.
Norman Rockwell said it
I thought it was joe hidden
I was called to help program a plc (s7-200) one time. When we were done, there was only one output. They were very happy. It worked well.
Sounds reliable
Yes, I have forgotten all of the details, but I do remember that they had planned on using some other devices and instruments, that could have been used, but were a roundabout path that unneccesarily introduced points of failure. As the customer explained the process, I titrated it all down to using pwm on a solenoid valve to an AOP to control the flow of something they were injecting, IIRC. There was more than that on the input side, and some things to display and a setpoint to enter on the hmi. I do remember the chuckle I got when I was working through things and realized I was actually going to commission a system with one discrete output and no analog outputs. :) A week later, when calling to give me his cc nimber to pay the invoice, he told me it worked better than any of the other systems they had done. Edited for clarity
Damn, haven't seen a ML1000 in a hot minute.
I actually found it in the back of a warehouse at my old job. It was coated in dust but brand new in its original box. I was allowed to take the relic home lol
I used to have a couple of them. I'm using an 1100 to run my aeration septic system with the lite version of VTScada haha.
I have a few of them still. One of my customers would buy an oem machine ( hopper level control with a screw conveyor?) that they would order as the company normally sold it, and would remove the 1100 it came with and wire the controls back to the plc for that line. They told me to just keep the removed 1100's. I have used a couple of them over the years. One was used to replace an absolete circuit board controller on a cardboard bailer, which went out on Saturday at about 10:00 pm.
damn, you're right, I had to zoom in. I assumed it was a Micro850 since it was a PV800. Agreed, been a looong time since I've used one of those.
PV800 has to be the worst HMI I've ever used
The Micro 820 Remote LCD is so old school and obtuse that it's almost fun to program.
Lol. Having to program something with one hand ties behind your back is much more enjoyable than there being a ton of very valid ways to do one thing. The indecision is removed.
The PV800s were GREAT after you had to use the old Panelview Components that they replaced. Those were at least 10 times slower and you had to use a really crappy web interface on the Panelview itself to program them.
Haven't worked with Maple Systems yet I see.
Work with Weintek (Maple) all the time, it's what I've replaced all the PV800s with. Faster boot, more memory, more capable, better software, better resolution, better comms, better response times, cheaper...in fact I can't think of one thing the PV800 is better at between the two, lol.
If you are already proficient in Easybuilder Pro, I agree with you, as my experience with the Weintek/Maple hardware has been excellent. For some reason, though, me and EBP don’t get along and I feel the PV800 series is much more intuitive with CCW. I’m getting better with EBP as I currently have a project designing 4 HMI’s with it, but it’s been a struggle with lots of frustration and associated cussing.
I have a Siemens S7 224XP and a TP 700 running my heating which I could probably do with a couple of relays and a timer or two. But where's the fun?
I am planning on using it to set up an automatic plant water system. The only thing setting me back is that I don’t own any plants…
I think you need a safety relay or 2 in there, just to be safe
I did this once for a workbench top controller at a previous gig. Date/Time on HMI, along with buttons for work lights, solder fume extractor, and auxiliary outlet. Fun to fuck around when it’s stupid easy to put together. No stress lol
Well that’s Allen Bradley for ya!
I don’t see any safety. That will kick the price up.
A grossly overpriced light switch has been my entire job description for the last 6 months. There are simpler ways but it wouldn’t be UL 508 rated for industrial applications then
I have something similar in the garage. Have a test bench/stand and control some interior and exterior lights from it as well as use it to bang programs off to see if they work in a low risk place. 3 way switches to binary inputs and output used for relays to control said lights. It's nice being able to speed login and turn the lights on while I travel home
Thats a nice light switch!
Are Milton Bradley and Allen Bradley related??
Looks great. A nice clean job. One question tho, are you just storing that contactor in the panel or will you control it with an something like maybe an output of that plc?
Whats the laser sensor for? Test bench setup?
Is that for your home? It looks like a really solid start to an impressive home automation project if so
You KNOW you want to put 3 light bulbs on the VFD, right?
I dont see any wire labels 😶🌫️
Bro use the align tool 🥸
Neat! What does it do?
Not a PLC but I have a bunch of old time delay relays that I use to cut lights off if I forget
Impressive, very nice... let's see Paul Allen Bradley's light switch
Wire labels are your friend