Hi,
I frequently demonstrate automation product (that we make) to various customers.
The system uses an AB7007 Anybus gateway that connects to the customers PLC (usually Rockwell or ControlLogix), the automation product connects to the Anybus gateway via RS485 (using proprietary serial ASCII protocol).
PLC<< EthernetIP >>Anybus Gateway<< RS485 >>Automation Product
I was thinking the demonstration would be more effective and instructive, if I use a small demo PLC (Rockwell or ControlLogix) to connect to the Anybus gateway.
The customer can try out various programs, to interact with the automation system, also providing a hands-on experience of the system.
Could anyone suggest a suitable Rockwell PLC that is cheap but has Ethernet IP connectivity? Will a MicroLogix 1100 be suitable ?
Also do I have to buy the RSLogix Micro?? I have downloaded the free RSLogix Micro version, including the RSLogix Emulate 500. Can this free version be used instead??
thanks
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I frequently demonstrate automation product (that we make) to various customers.
The system uses an AB7007 Anybus gateway that connects to the customers PLC (usually Rockwell or ControlLogix), the automation product connects to the Anybus gateway via RS485 (using proprietary serial ASCII protocol).
PLC<< EthernetIP >>Anybus Gateway<< RS485 >>Automation Product
I was thinking the demonstration would be more effective and instructive, if I use a small demo PLC (Rockwell or ControlLogix) to connect to the Anybus gateway.
The customer can try out various programs, to interact with the automation system, also providing a hands-on experience of the system.
Could anyone suggest a suitable Rockwell PLC that is cheap but has Ethernet IP connectivity? Will a MicroLogix 1100 be suitable ?
Also do I have to buy the RSLogix Micro?? I have downloaded the free RSLogix Micro version, including the RSLogix Emulate 500. Can this free version be used instead??
thanks
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