Re: [Emc-users] re EMC for beam saw

[David A. F. <spi...@fr...>]

Hi Peter;

With that much I/O it would be hard to beat a good PLC. Atleast that is=20
my opinion on the subject. With a PLC you have what should be fairly=20
reliable industrial I/O ready to go.

The intergration of motion is an issue, the best approach depends on=20
exactly what you are doing with the motions.

In any event the bigger issues with stuff like this is making sure the=20
machine meets the newer safety standards. That may require additional=20
hardware.

Dave


Peter Klosowski wrote:

> Hi All
>
> I have a project to replace a PLC on an 80=92s beam saw , it has 2 axis=
=20
> of control Z for saw height and Y for table position , both these are=20
> controlled via servo=92s and encoders. There are about 50 input / outpu=
t=20
> PLC controls plus several interlocks on the unit.
>
> I have worked with EMC before but never programmed with the PLC side.
>
> Do you think this configuration would be suitable for EMC PLC or=20
> should I look at a dedicated PLC like the direct logic from automation=20
> direct .
>
> Any help or suggestions appreciated
>
> Regards peter
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