[bfdm_mexi]

This may not surprise some but I was looking on here for help and found nothing about it. So heres my contribution.

I currently have an AB Compact Logix 1769-L23E-QB1B with Ethernet IP and successfully ran a Mitsubishi GOT (1265 but any model using GT designer should work, also RS232 com does too) over the communication with no problems.

I had to create a new group of tags, Map them, export them, import them, and then finally used them in the GT Designer software. I can go into detail but I dont want to waste valuable space on the forum unless someone is interested.

Being an OEM, the price of the Mitsu-GOT vs the AB-Panelview will save us many thousands of dollars a year. So it is a cost effective alternative to the Panelview.

any ?'s just reply.

This post has been edited by bfdm_mexi: 02 February 2010 - 12:09 PM

[TWControls]

I'm always interested in integrating two different pieces of software, but why not go with something such as the Red Lion G3? Has many more features than the PV+ and has the drivers to talk to the Compactlogix by default

[bfdm_mexi]

Because we do A LOT of business through Mitsubishi via Numatic Engineering (Drives, Encoders, VFD's, Cables, etc.) and through Rockwell via Allied Electric (PLC's, I/O, terminal blocks, push buttons, etc.) We would just rather keep these two vendors if at all possible. We use a product in our machines and we use it for A LONG time so we feel the need to keep our vendors close. That way if theres a problem its fixed right away. Honestly, I've never even heard of Red Lion. I just googled it.

- ok I saw it... looks like their list price for an 8" is $1999. thats nearly double the price im getting the Mitsu one for.

This post has been edited by bfdm_mexi: 03 February 2010 - 09:40 PM