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2007-01-08 00:09:33 · 4 answers · asked by mahi 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
It's pretty much the same deal with most PLC brands...they all do about the same stuff. It's all in the format. Each PLC vendor has their own ways of doing things, and naturally you have to buy their software and learn the keystrokes.
One big difference in the brands is how they reference their inputs and outputs, and how they address them. Some, such as Allen-Bradley, use a decimal-based system. Automation Direct uses Octal, and it goes on and on.
Another is how they reference "special functions" and what those functions do. Just pick one to start with, and learn its instructions and functions. After that you will quickly adapt to the others.
2007-01-10 10:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Every vendor provides his own tools and communication standards and accessories. Above all, it is very expensive and you need handson plant and process knowledge of atleast one industry.
Finally, you need knowledge of drives and front end controllers to deal with a complete project. Because of these difficulties, it remains inaccessible for others. Otherwise, it would have become like Java and .net.
2007-01-08 01:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by liketoaskq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the model number that you wish to program, then download the manual. I am not sure if you expected a tutorial right here, that would be silly, wouldn't it?
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-08 00:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, easy question. The answer is YES. PLC programming is common for those.
2007-01-08 01:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋