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Mach Discussion => Brains Development => Topic started by: mannby on October 09, 2007, 09:18:16 AM

Title: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: mannby on October 09, 2007, 09:18:16 AM

Hello All, what hardware I/O-board or PLC for TCP or Serial Modbus is available and
where could I buy it? I was watching the new videos about Brains and Modbus
and I want to try it.

Regards
Roger

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: Chaoticone on October 09, 2007, 11:17:55 AM

I think it is Peter Homan that has the MOD I/O board. PLCs, lots to choose from. Automation direct is a good place to start looking for those. Look at the DL06. There are lots of options, these are just a couple.

Brett

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: mannby on October 09, 2007, 02:51:16 PM

Thanks Brett,
So it should be possible to use Homann MC-01 Mod I/O with the Brain instead of writing
macro pumps and if I don't need the plc functions in for example DL06?

Roger

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: Chaoticone on October 09, 2007, 03:13:44 PM

I think that is correct Roger, better let someone else comfirm this before you order the board though.

Brett

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: poppabear on October 09, 2007, 04:47:11 PM

I just got a Ethernet module working with TCP modbus and automation direct PLC.

Scott

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: Chaoticone on October 09, 2007, 05:56:40 PM

 :) Good job Scott. You got a part number or a link to that Ethernet module?

Brett

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: poppabear on October 09, 2007, 06:40:39 PM

H0-ECOM-100

is the name of the module, I recommend getting the manual that goes with it, and also upgrade to the latest release of Net3, and Directsoft5 from Host Engineering.

Remember also, to use a cross over cable if going direct from Pc to PLC, if you use patch you will have to have a hub/switch.

scott

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: Peter Homann on January 11, 2008, 12:51:42 AM

Quote from: mannby on October 09, 2007, 02:51:16 PM

Thanks Brett,
So it should be possible to use Homann MC-01 Mod I/O with the Brain instead of writing
macro pumps and if I don't need the plc functions in for example DL06?

Roger

Hi Roger,

The ModIO will work fine being driven via Brains. Should be no different than from MacroPumps, other than the different representation of the brains and the functionality they offer.

http://homanndesigns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=4

Cheers,

Peter.

Title: Re: Available hardware for TCP Modbus?
Post by: mannby on January 11, 2008, 11:44:16 AM

Thanks Peter,

I have bought a couple of ModIO from Homann but haven't come around to try them yet.
It's never enought time.  :)

Regards
Roger