Puddle
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I'd usually recommend a Siemens S7 starter kit for this (S7-1212 CPU, KTP400 Basic HMI, TIA Portal with Step7 Basic software, a Profinet cable and some input switches) but I haven't seen them in stock anywhere for a long time. Due to the HMI it would be overbudget either way.
Could always buy the PLC and software separately though, which would be in the ballpark of $500. Avoid the 1211 CPU if you want to try out additional modules as it's not expandable.
Could always buy the PLC and software separately though, which would be in the ballpark of $500. Avoid the 1211 CPU if you want to try out additional modules as it's not expandable.