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Q: What is difference btwn 1734-IB4 and 1734-IB4D A: The primary difference between the 1734-IB4 and 1734-IB4D is that the 1734-IB4D includes diagnostic capabilities, while the 1734-IB4 does not.

Q:  Hello, For my final year at university studying mechatronic engineering i would like to work on a PLC system for my final year project as it is not covered in my course and i think some exposure to PLC operation will be a valuable skill to have within my degree and future. The project i have in mind would be a scaled down Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) for 10c recyclable containers, where several belts, kickers, a rolling mechanism and a camera would sort objects based on color and process them accordingly into storage bins. Very similarly to how the...

Q: And do you know: are these “plug and play”? Or if we remove the old one (blank screen, smells of burnt electrics!), will we need to reprogram? A:  Part numbers will be 2707-M485P3 Or 2707-M232P3   Obsolete (early 2000s) so might be hard to source   Probably not plug and play   Also requires Programming cable and Software (DPS software 2707-NP)  

Q:  Need some info about an Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7  2711P-T6C21D8S This unit is Plug & Play ? I need replace a screen that is functional but is missing some lines on the display. Do I need transfer the data between the two? A:  Will need to do a transfer of the existing program from new to old unit, this can be done with factorytalk software   We can offer a contact to a local system intrgrator in sydney that will be able to help if needed

Q:  Am looking to invest in some personal development and am chasing some options and availability for PLC starter kits with the following criteria in mind:   ~ $1,000 budget Free programming software HMI (of any size/type) included in the kit Programming cable to suit Rated supply voltage preferably 24V DC Generic 230Vac -> 24Vdc power supply (~2 Amp) to suit. Allen Bradley, Siemens or Schneider brands – but am open to other manufacturers that may have a wide range of online technical support A:  1x Allen Bradley - Micro800 USB Programming Cable       1 x Allen Bradley - ...