Design Implementation

[Josemarian 0]

Hi All,

Am new to PLC design. I have made a couple of designs using RSLogix Pro simulator. Currently, am searching for a cheap means to implement my designs to be sure it works in the real world

Can anyone suggest components that can be utilized. My budget is about $100. 

Thanks

[AndrewG 13]

I heard the Automation Direct Click PLC is popular for training, it's not Allen Bradley though. It has to be programmed using it's own software. The website says the price starts at $69.00:

https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Overview/Catalog/Programmable_Controllers/CLICK_Series_PLCs_(Stackable_Micro_Brick)

 

[kaiser_will 65]

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell offers many PLC trainer suitcases.  These often go up on Ebay as used machines.  Basically a PLC/power supply with a number of I/O built into a demo suitcase.  However, not in your $100 budget.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALLEN-BRADLEY-RSLogix-500-MICROLOGIX-1000-1761-L16BWA-COMPLETE-PLC-TRAINER-/182681910399?hash=item2a88b0bc7f:g:1xEAAOSwzgBYzU5D

You can pickup a used Allen-Bradley PLC from a number of surplus electronics distributors.  Typical surplus electronics cost is 25% of list if used/opened box and 50% of list if new/unopened box.