BryanG
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We have done the complaining about delivery times in a couple of other threads, I am not trying to repeat that. I am trying to find out if any HMI/PLC suppliers are managing to deliver within reasonable times? I have a couple of jobs coming up and I am looking to decide what to offer. I would normally go with Siemens for the PLCs and Redlion for the HMI, but either of those options is no good. I did some web searching last night and all well known manufacturers to seem to be the same. I found I could get Panel PCs for HMIs, but they are no good without PLCs for them to talk to, the software is expensive for the number of Tags, and it adds a layer of complexity having some version of Windows underneath.
EZ Automation offer 7-10 day deliveries on their website, but I don't know if they are any good. Plus, the 5.7 inch HMI will fit on the job but doesn't have enough pixels, the 10.4 inch is too big for the available space. Just to make things harder, the HMIs have to be rated for outdoor use and have sun readable screens.
Does anybody have a magic answer, or do I give up and go and get a job at a local supermarket, I used to be a bit good on the checkout, many many many years ago.
EZ Automation offer 7-10 day deliveries on their website, but I don't know if they are any good. Plus, the 5.7 inch HMI will fit on the job but doesn't have enough pixels, the 10.4 inch is too big for the available space. Just to make things harder, the HMIs have to be rated for outdoor use and have sun readable screens.
Does anybody have a magic answer, or do I give up and go and get a job at a local supermarket, I used to be a bit good on the checkout, many many many years ago.