actually the AD software package is cheap and pretty decent. That and the fact its an American product actually. Just finishing a AB project using a microlinx and panelview, RSLogix500 isnt too bad, but does the same job as the AD package but for $$$$$ more. First time using a HMI touchscreen tho...it was kinda fun. Xiaofan Chen wrote: On 12/19/06, alan smith wrote: > actually lots cheaper....look at automation direct....can get the Koyo PLC for $99, > analog is cheap too. Hard to beat the asians at this UNLESS your going after a > specific market such as HVAC where the techs do not want to deal with ladder logic. > That is kind of true. For low end PLCs, Asian players are really good. However, in the higher end, Siemens/Rockwell Automation/Schneider still dominate even in Asia market. I think software is the key. The Japanese players seem not to have a good software package. Regards, Xiaofan -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist