I have one, bought to control a wine bottle foiling machine. Replacement of the old PLC and wiring - $8600. My cost for everything I needed - $141. Works like a charm.
I don't know if i understand your issue correctly, but you can put 30VDC on the power supply and on the io pins (not the analog pins, there only 10V). It doesn't have to be 5 Volts
Oh man, I didn't think about mixing up the connectors and sending 24V to the inputs. First thing I did was grab a label maker and label the ports. I think that is a great suggestion to have different size connectors for inputs and outputs. Would gladly pay more for a more traditional plc style case with screw terminals.
I bought these to learn PLC programming/modbus/HMI for work. They do sell terminal boards that would protect the IO, but they're not included (but they are $15-29), so I think that would have solved the issue you had. I see this as a good, relatively cheap option for someone that wants to prototype automation projects without the investment. Their HMI is actually fairly good, it has a ton of options for displaying and logging data, plus a RTC. I think it was worth the price, but I believe it's just a chinese rebranded HMI though. You are mainly paying for their nice software with powerful features and nicer interface (I swear some of the PLC programs haven't updated since the 1990's). If you are just looking to automate a small project, the Raspberry Pi Pico is $5 and micropython makes it very easy to do IO (3.3V outputs, you would need your own optos and arrays).
I wanted to learn about PLC's and the price was right so I bought one. In general I love the product. I would agree in the industrial world they are a pain to wire. I love the software except I have graphic issues were columns do not display right. I have to change the resolution on my monitors to read columns. This is the only software I have this issues with on my computer. The Stepper function work great. Great Video. thanks
I want to create an emergency input which is checked regularly while I execute the main program and if activated to stop what is doing and execute the emergency procedure. Now I have to check at any step if the emergency input is activated and it's very inconvenient. Appreciate any suggestion.
I agree great review. I just brought one. Analogue 12in 12 out. I see now I will use relays to power my outputs. I have One question.. Can the plc be powered with the USB on its own?
That I'm not sure. My suspicion would be that regardless of whether you're powered by USB alone or not, you should ensure that you connect the +V and GND rails of your inputs and outputs properly so that current is sourced or sinked correctly to the external power supply, and not the USB power supply.
Power connector (2 position): www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&itemSeq=210621237&uq=636135180067276914 www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/phoenix-contact/1778832/277-2322-ND/2625556 8 Position IO connector: www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/combicon-ptpm-series/2640?mpart=1780503&vendor=277 www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/phoenix-contact/1778890/277-2328-ND/2625562 If the links are dead, search for: Phoenix Contact PTSM Series (spring contact) PTPM Series (insulation displacement)
Just brought the ace 1800 - product was dead on arrival- won’t power up with USB or external power supply -computer can’t find it of course so totally useless - as an electrician I should have known better - the basic last check at the factory should be DOES IT POWER UP my son (also an electrician) tried to get me to stay with Allen Bradley - but I thought what the heck I saw a couple of good reviews so I’ll try it ( at the end of the day you get what you pay for) and guess what recommendation I’ll be giving to clients and friends- you live and learn Oh and before anyone says just return it - I live in Australia I have to pack it pay for it and send it back - wait for a replacement ect ect - not worth the trouble - I’ll just tick this one up to experience !!!
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I have one, bought to control a wine bottle foiling machine. Replacement of the old PLC and wiring - $8600. My cost for everything I needed - $141. Works like a charm.
I don't know if i understand your issue correctly, but you can put 30VDC on the power supply and on the io pins (not the analog pins, there only 10V). It doesn't have to be 5 Volts
Oh man, I didn't think about mixing up the connectors and sending 24V to the inputs. First thing I did was grab a label maker and label the ports. I think that is a great suggestion to have different size connectors for inputs and outputs. Would gladly pay more for a more traditional plc style case with screw terminals.
Different sizes, or different keying... or even just colour coding!
I bought these to learn PLC programming/modbus/HMI for work. They do sell terminal boards that would protect the IO, but they're not included (but they are $15-29), so I think that would have solved the issue you had.
I see this as a good, relatively cheap option for someone that wants to prototype automation projects without the investment.
Their HMI is actually fairly good, it has a ton of options for displaying and logging data, plus a RTC. I think it was worth the price, but I believe it's just a chinese rebranded HMI though.
You are mainly paying for their nice software with powerful features and nicer interface (I swear some of the PLC programs haven't updated since the 1990's).
If you are just looking to automate a small project, the Raspberry Pi Pico is $5 and micropython makes it very easy to do IO (3.3V outputs, you would need your own optos and arrays).
I wanted to learn about PLC's and the price was right so I bought one. In general I love the product. I would agree in the industrial world they are a pain to wire. I love the software except I have graphic issues were columns do not display right. I have to change the resolution on my monitors to read columns. This is the only software I have this issues with on my computer. The Stepper function work great. Great Video. thanks
How much does it weigh approx?
I want to create an emergency input which is checked regularly while I execute the main program and if activated to stop what is doing and execute the emergency procedure. Now I have to check at any step if the emergency input is activated and it's very inconvenient. Appreciate any suggestion.
I agree great review. I just brought one. Analogue 12in 12 out. I see now I will use relays to power my outputs. I have One question..
Can the plc be powered with the USB on its own?
That I'm not sure. My suspicion would be that regardless of whether you're powered by USB alone or not, you should ensure that you connect the +V and GND rails of your inputs and outputs properly so that current is sourced or sinked correctly to the external power supply, and not the USB power supply.
yes I agree. I just fried that PLC. ordered a new one with their own power supplies so I don't make that mistake again.
I got it all working i had to order their power supply but my input and outputs work correctly.
Thanks. you should see my project i'm working on.
What's the main CPU? Arm based chip?
yes, I think I read the part number correctly, which guided The Google to here: www.ti.com/product/TM4C1233D5PM
Thank, great review
Power connector (2 position):
www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&itemSeq=210621237&uq=636135180067276914
www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/phoenix-contact/1778832/277-2322-ND/2625556
8 Position IO connector:
www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/combicon-ptpm-series/2640?mpart=1780503&vendor=277
www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/phoenix-contact/1778890/277-2328-ND/2625562
If the links are dead, search for:
Phoenix Contact
PTSM Series (spring contact)
PTPM Series (insulation displacement)
Just brought the ace 1800 - product was dead on arrival- won’t power up with USB or external power supply -computer can’t find it of course so totally useless - as an electrician I should have known better - the basic last check at the factory should be DOES IT POWER UP my son (also an electrician) tried to get me to stay with Allen Bradley - but I thought what the heck I saw a couple of good reviews so I’ll try it ( at the end of the day you get what you pay for) and guess what recommendation I’ll be giving to clients and friends- you live and learn
Oh and before anyone says just return it - I live in Australia I have to pack it pay for it and send it back - wait for a replacement ect ect - not worth the trouble - I’ll just tick this one up to experience !!!