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  1. PLC-Guy

    PID/RTD sensor issues

    It's Also Getting Late for Me Here, But Food For Though. Maybe During Initial Setup, 3-Wire RTD Had a Loose Connection, Red Wire, Pin-9, Maybe Intermediate Loose Connection Inside Crimp Connector, TA4 Sensed a 2-Wire RTD Setup, Playing Around w/RTD Wiring Created 3rd (Red)Wire Connection...
  2. PLC-Guy

    PID setup issue

    Not Familiar w/ This PID Controller, I Used a TA4 MyPin PID Cntrl, Different Models, Relay vs SSR, I Needed a SSR Version For My 40Amp SSR, Relay Model Does Not Work Temp Wise Well w/SSR's With Yours, It Should Be SSR Version Using a SSR If Your Hi-Temp Limit Is Factory Default, ie;1600...
  3. PLC-Guy

    Load cells?

    You Might Considering Using a Pressure Transmitter For Level Control, I Used Them From 15-5000 Gallon /Vessels/Tanks If your not interested, right now w/analog 4-20ma output signal and just a visual digital LED display look into on Ebay/Used IMF Efector Pressure Transmitter or Rosemount...
  4. PLC-Guy

    Mash tun PID? Needed?

    If I Remember Right The RTD Probe Shown Looks Longer Than In Life, After Installing Into a Short ie; Swedgelok 1/4"NPT fitting You Will Have Aprox 1/4"-1/2" Of RTD Sensor Exposed, Otherwise Its a Good Working 3-Wire RTD.
  5. PLC-Guy

    PID/RTD sensor issues

    UUUU Displayed TA4 PID Cntrl The input signal exceeded the measured HI range, or TC break. (User Manual) Built 1 For Friend, No Longer Here, Will Take a Shot @ This For Ya. ; No RTD Connected Showing Same Thing: Use Multimeter/Ohms, Measure RTD Ohms, 1 White Wire(s), 1 Red Wire(s) ie...
  6. PLC-Guy

    TA4 PID Controller Project Completed

    Built For Co-Worker, Like Using 3-Phase SSR's From Amazon, Most Parts Used Were Laying Around On The Industrial Level Application(s), Ended Up Using a Rosemount 4-Wire RTD, Operates Within .5-1.0 Deg Spread w/o Using The TA4 Auto Loop Tuner Function, Will Notice The Muffin-Fans, I Like...
  7. PLC-Guy

    TA-4 PID Controller Wiring Print

    Helping a Co-Worker w/ Electrical Vessel Heating. Collectively Gathered Info and Assembled This Print For Him, He Is Not An Electrician. With The TA-4 Manual & UTube & Bench Testing, AC Pwr, 2-3 Wire RTDs [Used a Resistor Decade Box Also], SSR1, Works Fine. Have Not Tested/Used AL1 & AL2...
  8. PLC-Guy

    PLC - Touchscreen Control Panel (TEB Based)

    Sounds Like You Have 2 Analog Input Cards Total Of 8 Channels/Great I'am Using a Small 24Vdc Muffin Fan On Top Of Processor Running Always Besides The Cabinet Fan, Will Get Warm Inside Keep Us Up Todate! http://AB.Com Quick Links; Go To Literature Library (Left Side On Page) SEARCH Your...
  9. PLC-Guy

    PLC - Touchscreen Control Panel (TEB Based)

    I have inherited an Allen Bradley Micrologix 1200 PLC that will replace the CLICK plc. Interested In What Model# On The ML1200 You Have? I'am Hoping You Received The "WAR" Series That Supports Dual Communication Ports.
  10. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    Probably Would Have Enjoyed a Zap or Two, But It's All Been Hard Work & Clean Living So Far. Got To Call The Scrape Recycler Soon For The 1.5" S/S Legs (Tubing). You Know The Deal, Working On a Budget Sucks. Good To Hear From You Claudius, Thank's For The Poke! Finished Up The Inline 5...
  11. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    I Will Check Them Out, I Believe I Have Ordered Special Custom PLC/HMI Communication Cables From These Folks. Thanks
  12. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    Good Work Takes Alot Of Your Good Time, Still Frabricating S/S Special Fittings, ect, Vessel Bottom Cap Installed, Finally. Purged w/Argon For The Sanitary Welding. Have Some Work Ahead Frabricating Removable Top Cap w/Seal, ect. Next Step I Think Should Be Installing The Vessels Legs...
  13. PLC-Guy

    Advice needed about learning PLCs

    Checked Out Your Links, As Well As Others; I'am a Allen Bradley PLC Guy, RSLogix-500 w/RSlinks Network @ Home. I, Myself Would Take The Approach, Learning, Investment, Hardware. When I Have Somewhat Mastered This PLC Logic, Can I Use It In My Project, Is It Expandable, Meaning...
  14. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    Been Awhile, Lastest Challenge Was PLC Logic For CIP, Operator Inputs Values, Rinse Time & CIP Process Time, Total Is Displayed In The (CIP) Process Time Count-Down Window. Operator Selects CIP-Mode, Starts Process, Tank-1 Opens Drain SV And Opens CIP SV, Rinsing Tank-1 Out, After...
  15. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    Claudius, Really, Really Like Your Pic's, You Really Got It Going On There! Your a Claudis Marine, Lean Mean Beer Making Machine. I See Years Worth Of Investments and Dedication, Nothing Less Than Outstanding Artworkmanship There, Thank's For Sharing It!
  16. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

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  17. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    Some Not 100% Yet
  18. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    A Few Loose Ends Left
  19. PLC-Guy

    PLC/HMI Touchscreen Cont

    Day-2 Results
  20. PLC-Guy

    PLC - Touchscreen Control Panel (TEB Based)

    Great Job & Like What Your Are Doing, Will Keep Following Your Post(s) Like The PLC/HMI Equipement & Software Cost, Affordable Never Used Them Yet, You Will Be The R&D GoTo Keep Us Informed w/Programming & Networking Updates & Thank's
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