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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 - ...

Q: I’m interested in Purchasing the ALLEN BRADLEY - MICRO810 PROGRAMMABLE 2080-LC10-12QWB 8-24V DC/V AC Input, 4-Relay Output Controller.Do I need to buy any additional software to set it up of is it included? A:  For the software Connected Components Workbench is required for programming Micro800 PLCs https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/documentation/technical-data/connectedcomponentswo20180216-1512.html has Standard & Developer Version 9328CCWDEVENM CCW SOFTWARE DEVELOPER EDITION MEDIA/DVD 9328CCWDEVENE CCW SOFTWARE DEVELOPER EDITION ELECTRONIC DOWNLOAD

Q: I am considering purchasing an A-B Micro820 to step up my PLC skills. I was curious if the purchase includes a license for the RSLogix software as well? A:  Micro800 family of PLCs is programmed with Connected Components Workbench (CCW) can be downloaded for free https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en_AU/capabilities/industrial-automation-control/overview.page   There is a developer edition but not required for programming I have also included for you a guide on how to download this software.    https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductFindDownloads.aspx?crumb=112&refSoft=1&toggleState=&versions=57681