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General => Technical support => Topic started by: dan on May 10, 2005, 07:24:32 AM

Title: PC as HI
Post by: dan on May 10, 2005, 07:24:32 AM

Hi,

I'm working on a project where I need to have several screens(pages) to control and/or monitor.
Due to the requirements looks like will be a good alternative to use a PC as a humman interface.

1. Beside Java, there is other method to do this?
2. Do you have an sample program?

Thank you,

Dan

Title: Re:PC as HI
Post by: support on May 10, 2005, 08:24:42 AM

The quickest way to accomplish multi-screen GUI is to use a SCADA software. Most SCADA software that support the MODBUS protocol can work with the M-series PLCs.  Please see the following page:

   http://www.tri-plc.com/modbus.htm

You can also purchase standalone LCD touch panel monitor that works with the M-serie PLCs such as those produced by Maple Systems. For more informaiton, please visiit:

   http://www.tri-plc.com/dataentry.htm

Besides JAVA, you can use Visual BASIC communication program to talk to the PLC using the native or MODBUS protocol. A working sample program can be found at:

  http://www.tri-plc.com/applications/VBsample.htm