Using a PLC in Self Serve Wash
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Rudy
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I use a Moeller Easy 512 for a lot of my Car Wash projects since it can use 24V AC. In fact, it was the only PLC that I could find that worked with 24V AC.....
Bubbles Galore
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I want to do the same thing.
*shivers in fear*
Ladder logic is scary
*shivers in fear*
Ladder logic is scary
pitzerwm
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Go to the Library and look under presentations.
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PaulLovesJamie
rural 5 bay SS
Not all of them worrk like a champ - I have a system from Zack with OL06s in it, and the system does not work at all; it has been a total loss for me so far. (My lawyer is working on that.)
Dirt
Laser Blade
Siemens makes something called a LOGO.
MEP001
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I've been using the Logo! series for some time. I first designed a tri-foam controller with it, and I've found all sorts of other uses. I use one in each bay to end the credit card transaction when the switch is turned to "STOP" because customers would often forget to press the stop button, and I utilized the extra outputs to delay the high-pressure outputs and to blow down the bay hose which speeds up the low-pressure to the gun for the next customer.
The Logo! is not a PLC but a programmable, multi-function relay. It doesn't have any "logic," so it can't do things like create an accumulating timer or bonus-time feature without an incredibly complicated ladder program. I tried creating a simple accumulating timer program, and just building it to allow 12-coin accumulation it exceeded the memory of the basic Logo!.
You can get a startup kit from Siemens which includes one Logo!, software and cable for about the price of just the one Logo! and cable.
The Logo! is not a PLC but a programmable, multi-function relay. It doesn't have any "logic," so it can't do things like create an accumulating timer or bonus-time feature without an incredibly complicated ladder program. I tried creating a simple accumulating timer program, and just building it to allow 12-coin accumulation it exceeded the memory of the basic Logo!.
You can get a startup kit from Siemens which includes one Logo!, software and cable for about the price of just the one Logo! and cable.
Bill,
Nice Presentation. Thats exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to purchase one and learn to use it. Any suggestions on a good self teach, DVD Course, etc.. I should pick up ? I would like a class but its hard with my schedule.
thanks
-Brandon
pitzerwm
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Get ahold of Ric, I sold him one and the software too.
Greg Pack
Wash Weenie
This is a brief decent online tutorial:
http://www.plcs.net/contents.shtml
I also have the book from this guy. It's mirrors a lot of what is online, but is still pretty decent.
I attended a three day training seminar at Automation direct warehouse in Atlanta hosted by innerconnecting automation. It was pretty good. Doug Bell is really sharp and an absolute PLC whiz. I have probably forgotten 90% of what I learned. I remember he really pushed stage programing because of it's ease of troubleshooting.
http://www.interconnectingautomation.com/
Drifting off topic, while there for class we were given a tour of the facility by the founder of Automation Direct. It is a very modern, interesting, company with a lot of unique theory Z management type philosophies. The founder was a total geek. He even had "the geek laugh". His office was decorated in star trek decor- I'm talking murals of the Enterpise, etc.....
http://www.plcs.net/contents.shtml
I also have the book from this guy. It's mirrors a lot of what is online, but is still pretty decent.
I attended a three day training seminar at Automation direct warehouse in Atlanta hosted by innerconnecting automation. It was pretty good. Doug Bell is really sharp and an absolute PLC whiz. I have probably forgotten 90% of what I learned. I remember he really pushed stage programing because of it's ease of troubleshooting.
http://www.interconnectingautomation.com/
Drifting off topic, while there for class we were given a tour of the facility by the founder of Automation Direct. It is a very modern, interesting, company with a lot of unique theory Z management type philosophies. The founder was a total geek. He even had "the geek laugh". His office was decorated in star trek decor- I'm talking murals of the Enterpise, etc.....
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