Easy to program HMI/PLC combo 1

[PNA]

Unfortunately i have run into a host of terrible comm issues between 2 vendors - standard rs232 (whatever standard is)

now, i have a linear servo motor controller, ethernet, rs232, windows xp software compatible

i have tried a plc/touch screen (which i am ready to throw out)

A simple 2 character ascii control code that is sent rs232 (3 wires) and hasnt worked no matter what

now i have programming background in C+, slc500, ab, etc
and what i need is a touchscreen that is EASY to program, using verbose commands to do some simple move commands
nothing fancy

any ideas on manufacturers?

thanks in advance

paul

 

[Giz99]

Check out the HMIs from Red Lion Controls. They are inexpensive, easy to use and have communication adapters for almost everything. Tech support has been good to date also.

Giz.

 

[roydm]

Giz99, I second that
Roy

 

[PNA]

Thanks for the info
Looks good so far, getting a quote this morning.

Paul

 

[PeakHMI]

Hello,

You could take a look at PeakHMI.

http://www.peakhmi.com/

Cheers,

Mark

 

[datastreamcowboy]

try AdvancedHMI on Sourceforge.com Its opensource all .NET code, Images and almost no programming whatso ever.. but you will need visual studio or visual studio express(free) to use it. I an contributing code for Control Logix and OPC, Archie the Project owner has done an awesome job for DF1 (Micrologix and SLC) as well as TwinCAT.