Daniel Rydzewski

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  1. Noob advice on equipment

    ok, heh. I hooked up power to my PLC today, and I got this curious CPU FAULT lamp that keeps flashing, any ideas on why? Is it because it has no code on it? as you can see, the CPU light is flashing, I read somewhere that this is because of a EPROM needing programmed, but I read that off of a different model rack's info, but figured it would be somewhat applicable. Am I missing anything on this PLC ?
  2. Noob advice on equipment

    Ok, good info. I had another question, (sorry, but the thread title DOES say im a noob) ... I noticed in my AB 1747 there is an open EPROM spot on the board, that doesnt have anything in it. Is there supposed to be somthing here, like this : I saw this for sale on ebay, only one available....they're asking 17 bucks for it and I wondered if it was a good investment. I will admit, ive actually used seen Wonderware work, and have played around with building screens on it. But thats as far as it got, with just associating some data points...and it that looks like a monster of a program, and a very versitile one. Ive also seen Interlution, but I realize thats more of a GE product. So im trying to get my feet wet a bit ;)
  3. Noob advice on equipment

    Yes thats a definate purchase there, thanks for the link.
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    Much thanks to all who have replied, I went ahead and grabbed me a 1747-L40A controller for $50 on ebay, its worth it for practice alone. I really dont like simulators, because its still not the real thing....which is moot since I bought this.. I dont have the 1747-PIC interface as of yet, im trying to bid on one thats on ebay right now for $50 (thats about all I can aford ) Im still looking for a copy of RSlogix...I really cant afford buying it straight out, and its not like im trying to make money off of this, so if anyone can suggest where I can get a "tester" copy id appreciate it. Ive also been suggested that Wonderware is somthing I should consider getting ahold of, any comments or suggestions on that? I really dig doing this stuff, you all probably do this stuff every day at work or something, but I dont get to, hence I bought my own
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    Thanks for the link, I suppose it replaces what is shown below, which is the actual right adapter? I found this one on ebay for 20 bucks, so that looks afordable
  6. Noob advice on equipment

    wow, thanks for the support so fast! Im weighing what to buy on ebay for equipment... instead of getting something cool like a new stereo or somthing, im buying my own PLC....lol. But im attempting to get better at it, so I consider it a learning fee just like you would buy a book for a college class. The allen bradley fixed i/o plc seemed like a good starting point - and im glad you all seem to agree on this. Ive done controls screens before and some ladder in Wonderware back in 2001, but im rusty at it and need a hands on approach at learning vs. a class or something. Sadly not doing ladder and logic for years has taken its toll on my skills. :( Thanks for any input, this helps a bunch to us guys starting out!
  7. Noob advice on equipment

    ok, then the AB it is! lol .... ive had no experince at all with Koyo, but their products look apealing in features and in price. But id rather learn on more of an industry standard anyways. Ok, im not so worried about the software as I am the data interface, isnt the Dh45 just a Rs-485 protocol to Rs-232 converter? If i remember right I think it is, so I could make one if I get really deperate. I really dont want to pay full price for anything since im doing this out of my own pocket as a poor college student. So any suggestions for my course of route to getting this in an operating, communicating and programmable setup, all the better. I figured it was better doing this then going to some class, id learn more by messing around with it on my own desk. or at least, thats the idea
  8. Hello, im trying to brush up on programming ladder and setting up screen controls, as sort of a hobby. (yeah I probably could of picked a better one, lol) anyways, ive been searching ebay as a source of used equipment for me to practice on, and quite honestly its been years since ive messed with an AB SLC500, but it was what I once used to program on. So im looking to get a small version with fixed I/O (because they're cheap mainly).... but one question I have is, what else do I need to connect up a AB SLC 500 1747-L40A data wise up to my laptop? I seem to recall a communications setup called a DH+45 but its been years since ive messeed with it. Im about to buy this particular PLC off of ebay, and was wondering what else do I need to get it to be a functioning desktop/workbench test unit. Here is a picture of the unit. Its either buying this or a Koyo unit to learn / practice on... Im seeking suggestions and guidence by others on this forum ;) Thanks