only problem with the snapin LCD is no keypad to enter new values Aaron wrote: Alan, On 3/6/06, alan smith wrote: > > The PLC I have been using lately is from AutomationDirect and is rebranded > from Koyo. For $99 you get a nice little PLC. The software is cheap > too...think it was $49 or so (this was a few years ago when I bought > it). The biggest issue I have is the operator interface...ie....how to make > changes to the timers and show the status of them. Currently, and I think > its going away, its a $250 solution but I get a NEMA4 rated panel with a > keypad and a few programmable buttons. The information for the display is > loaded to the display unit, and the PLC simply sends address or data over a > serial link. For the money, they are decent PLCs. I just despise the octal addressing, though! You have seen the new(er) DL06 ($199) for which you can get the optional snap-in LCD display and keypad for $69? Aaron -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist