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Serial to Ethernet to PLC
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Posted by jockey on 5 September, 2008 - 10:11 pm
I have some flow meters that have several options for outputting the flow data (i.e. 4-20mA, 0-10V, 0-5000Hz and RS-232). We are using the Lantronix Xpress DR+ to convert the serial data to ethernet. I know there is software built by manufacturers designed to interface with the various instruments that they build. If you are using a PLC, how would you pull the data from the instruments? There are multipule readings we would like to take (i.e. instantaneous flow, total flow, temperature, etc.).
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Posted by Mopheus on 8 September, 2008 - 4:54 pm
May I know what type/vendor of flow meter are you using and the PLC that you wish to establish a connection?
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