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I use the sunsysyem control for my 2/630 LEC's which has some nice features and I have 2 Gavita master El1 and El2 controller for my sodiums I upgraded to the El2 it has aux capability for fans and such but I like that set up better than the sunsysyem but it's limited strictly to the Gavita line as I believe the sunsysyem is compatible with other lighting research them both the sunrise sunset and dimming features are AWSUME makes your lighting more like mother nature's and protects your investment for dying off due
Cool, I may hit you up once I’m further along. I don’t know the programming side. I’ve been a maintenance tech from the show up and troubleshoot side, and most times you can find your problem with a meter faster than a laptop. More than half of why I want this is to learn PLC code. It’s a gap I should close.I'm a plc hmi programmer with 40 yrs experience and will be retiring in September.
I've programmed Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, Koyo, GE, and others. I can talk to you offline if you like.
I'm not in man shop, I'll get you some links when I can get there.Hey @Moe.Red what sensors do you use for your environments?
I posted a link to a temp+hum+co2 that has a few comm options. With those on a bus, I would really only need a handful of inputs and outputs to get started. I could remove a lot of my add-ons, or get them later. Probably cutting my cost nearly in half.
You might want to consider a Voltage/Current Analog module. Some things are 0-10vdc as well as 4-20ma. Each channel is configurable.Ok, I did some more reading and work on this over the past few days. Click is not going to work for me, because there is a higher tier option that is only marginally more expensive, same website. It's got features I want that Click doesn't have. Seems to have a better program language with tagging, more varied add-ons, and mainly can support PWM outputs for doing things like dimming LED lights. It can also support measuring motor encoders with hsc. It just doesn't have that wifi.
My humidity, temperature, and CO2 for each space should be measured by a sensor bus if I can get that to work, so I'll need to buy 2x sensors to test out before buying more.
I'll use the 8x DC inputs to measure states of things like switches or whatever for making decisions.
The 8x DC outputs will drive relays for the appliances and things to be controlled. I have 5x 6A relays. I will have to buy more relays, and additional DC output cards later too.
The analog input card will measure current with non-contact clamps around wires going to appliances to tell if they are using power. (I already have a pile of these clamps)
Still just playing with the idea of buying this, but I think it'll make for a very fun and powerful toy. To start out, this and 2 enviro sensors will be all I need to get the basics. And after that, it's just adding features to it forever. Maybe after a while it'll even help me get a better job than my last... lol
I like the idea of this online rack configure app screenshot for the price.
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That’s a good point. Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to look for those to compare. And check what I think I’ll be using needs.You might want to consider a Voltage/Current Analog module. Some things are 0-10vdc as well as 4-20ma. Each channel is configurable.
You can also use Modbus serial or Modbus TCP/IP to communicate with devices.That’s a good point. Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to look for those to compare. And check what I think I’ll be using needs.
I like if I want a new feature or something I overlooked, a lot of the cards are <$75. I can click another one on the side and keep building.
Thanks. I'm thinking of ordering two Modbus SCD30 sensors that do a combined temp/humidity/co2. After I can get the first 2 working in a chain, I'll purchase another couple to increase the available data. Or if they don't work well, I'll find another sensor to work with.You can also use Modbus serial or Modbus TCP/IP to communicate with devices.
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