Kensn
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Thanks Don, I get the idea. Is the Ocelot the only controller able to talk to the I/O module?
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Kensn said:
My first guess would be its propritary. The flash chip has a application on it. When you download it writes to the flash. If the parameters are set, the variable are also written to the flash. Since they will auto install I'd assume each module is just running a application that communicates with the ocelots program. But for the price and flexibilty, I dont think it can be beat.
If you decide to venture into this set-up let me know. There is a trick to the rs232 output that is manditory your aware of before you attemp to send a ascII signal.
Don
Kensn
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Oh the analog is tempting, but I will stick with my PLCs. Like I said I have the programming software, know the programming, and can get PLCs off Ebay for under $100, the last one was a SLC500 L30, 18 in, 12 out for $50 shipped, it was brand new.
I would like to ge an analog card for it though.
I would like to ge an analog card for it though.
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Kensn said:
I dont know much about those plc's but if you can get them to respond to ascii charactor sets, then you can use the analog of the ocelot to control your existing parts.
I think with a little creativity you really dont need the analog. You just spend more time wiring relays.
Don
Kensn
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Well with an Analog card I could do just about anything with temp. I could look at the temp and at any number of setpoints control any of the outputs. Could have different fans turn on at different temps, or with a combo card with analog in and out, have a variable speed fan based on temp.
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Kensn said:
Have you played with a lm34 in saltwater. I was thinking about counter sinking them into 1/4" acrylic. They work great for hood temp but I've never tried them for water.
Don
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Interesting component, have any other goodies like that?
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Kensn said:
Depends on what you want to do. Don
Kensn
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Oh I was just curious about anything you will be using on your circuit, or have used for an application for the aquarium.
DonW
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Kensn said:
I do use a number of different voltage regulators. For example the top off uses 12 so I drop it to 2.5 . I use it as a analog trigger.
Don
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Three automated halides.
