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Summary:

You do not have to purchase anything to use most of our training materials. The lectures are free, the software is free and you can provide your own projects instead of purchasing our project manuals. The free software includes RSEmulate 500 to simulate a controller, not easy to use…but it is FREE!
The optimum choices include Microstarter purchased from the distributor, the set of manuals shown above, a Micrologix1400 1766-L32BXB. Either way the lectures are free on YouTube.

Enjoy your learning journey…

What Can You Learn?

Kits

Fully Assembled Training Hardware

Digital Field Device Simulator

Please allow 7 to 15 business days for shipment of this product.

The simulators ship with 24″ fly-outs (wires to connect to your controller). 

A universal I/O simulator with six multipurpose input simulators and six highly visible output simulators:

This field device simulator can be integrated with any controller, any size and any brand.

1. Six multipurpose input field device simulators:

Multi-state simulator; using a selector switch or a pushbutton alone can be awkward to operate when exercising your logic in the controller.

The electrical interface (field wiring) to the six input field device simulation is one common conductor to all six pairs of switches and one dedicated conductor per pair for landing on the I/O modules terminal block. They are not polarity sensitive, they are all dry contacts.

Maintained ON or Maintained Off – There are instances that you would like to change the state of a simulated input field device and leave it in that state indefinitely.

Normally Open or Normally Closed – There are other situations where a single hand motion to change the state momentarily reduces distraction from concentrating on the code and not the simulation of field devices. This is where a pushbutton is the best solution.

In most cases… A normally open pushbutton will suffice for the quick momentary change of state and for that reason all six of our input field device simulators have an adjacent pushbutton that functions as normally open when the toggle switch is in the maintained off position.

In00 – In05 – four state simulation:

Maintained Off or Normally Open

Maintained On or Normally Closed

2. Six highly visible illuminated indicators as output field device simulators:

The electrical interface (field wiring) to the six output field device simulation is one common conductor to all six 24vdc LED illuminated pushbuttons connected to the negative (ovdc – common) terminal of the indicators and one dedicated conductor per indicator for landing on the I/O modules terminal block. They are polarity sensitive, negative common and positive (24vdc) from each output terminal to each indicator. Integration with relay output modules is the simplest. Make sure that your output module is compatible with this circuit type.

Larger and multicolor indicators allow quicker determination of the state of the outputs controlled by your controller

3. The enclosure has dual 24vdc power connectors connected in parallel to allow daisy chaining to additional field device simulations.

We include a 24vdc power adapter with this field device simulator. The power adapter has sufficient capacity to power at least two of our field device simulators.

We have not posted a photo of the power adapter because the physical form may vary, but not the capacity.

4. The enclosure is professionally machined and digitally printed.
5. Flyout leads are a minimum of 12 inches. Longer leads available for quote.

Analog Field Device Simulator

Contact us for a quote and delivery time.

The simulators ship with 12″ fly-outs (wires to connect to your controller). The photo shows a unit with longer leads and sheathing. This is available by special order.

A universal I/O simulator with four multipurpose input simulators and two multipurpose output simulators. This field device simulator can be integrated with any controller, any size and any brand.

For most learning activities, a potentiometer will suffice to simulate an analog input value.

1. Four multipurpose input field device simulators:

Analog Voltage Inputs – Field Extendable

For most learning activities, a potentiometer will suffice to simulate an analog input value.

Ino (Ch0) and In3 (Ch3) provides a 0-10vdc signal to the controllers analog input module, manually variable by adjusting the potentiometers from minimum (ccw) to maximum (cw).

Although a potentiometer is sufficient for introductory observation of analog values influencing the execution of logic in your controller, there are many learning opportunities that cannot be realized without connecting a analog signal source that is influenced by outside forces such as temperature, pressure, etc… In addition to those learning opportunities, there are opportunities to configure and test field devices by connecting them via the field extendable features of this simulator.

Ino (Ch0) and In3 (Ch3) by means of the toggle (selector) switch will accept a 0-10vdc signal from any compatible source external to the simulator, typically a transmitter or signal conditioner.

Analog Voltage/Current Inputs – Field Extended Only, Selectable (0-10vdc or 0-20ma) by means of the toggle (selector) switch.

For most learning activities, 0-10vdc analog input simulation is sufficient. However, 0-20ma or 4-20ma are more prevalent for actual analog field devices and this is available with this simulator by means of a toggle (selector) switch.

In1 (Ch1) and In2 (Ch2) provides access to an external source for a 0-10vdc or 0-20ma analog signal such as a transmitter or signal conditioner.

2. Two multipurpose output field device simulators:

Analog Voltage Outputs – Field Extendable

Out0 (Ch0) and Out1 (Ch1) provide a constant visual indication of the analog output values.

Although a voltmeter is sufficient for introductory observation of analog values influenced by the execution of logic in your controller, there are many learning opportunities that cannot be realized without connecting a analog signal to an external device such as a VFD or PWM driver. In addition to those learning opportunities, there are opportunities to configure and test field devices by connecting them via the field extendable features of this simulator.

Out0 (Ch0) and Out1 (Ch1) are extendable to external devices without interrupting the voltmeter display. This allows a verification of signal when testing externally controlled analog devices.

3. The enclosure has dual 24vdc power connectors connected in parallel to allow daisy chaining to additional field device simulations.

We include a 24vdc power adapter with this field device simulator. The power adapter has sufficient capacity to power at least two of our field device simulators.

We have not posted a photo of the power adapter because the physical form may vary, but not the capacity.

4. The enclosure is professionally machined and digitally printed.

Analog Field Device Simulator Prewired for your Controller

These are specifically built to allow unplugging the RTBs from you existing CompactLogix controllers and plugging these in to use the Digital Field Device Simulators with existing learning/lab stations such as Festo, Amitrol etc…Eliminating the need to modify your training stations that are already permanently connected the other input and output devices.

The images are for 1769 I/O RTBs with 24″ extensions. 

These are also available for any length, any controller and any manufacturer but only by quote…contact us for quote…do not order unless you want exactly what is in the images…Discounts available for large quantities.

A universal I/O simulator with six multipurpose input simulators and six highly visible output simulators:

This field device simulator can be integrated with any controller, any size and any brand.

1. Six multipurpose input field device simulators:

Multi-state simulator; using a selector switch or a pushbutton alone can be awkward to operate when exercising your logic in the controller.

The electrical interface (field wiring) to the six input field device simulation is one common conductor to all six pairs of switches and one dedicated conductor per pair for landing on the I/O modules terminal block. They are not polarity sensitive, they are all dry contacts.

Maintained ON or Maintained Off – There are instances that you would like to change the state of a simulated input field device and leave it in that state indefinitely.

Normally Open or Normally Closed – There are other situations where a single hand motion to change the state momentarily reduces distraction from concentrating on the code and not the simulation of field devices. This is where a pushbutton is the best solution.

In most cases… A normally open pushbutton will suffice for the quick momentary change of state and for that reason all six of our input field device simulators have an adjacent pushbutton that functions as normally open when the toggle switch is in the maintained off position.

In00 – In05 – four state simulation:

Maintained Off or Normally Open

Maintained On or Normally Closed

2. Six highly visible illuminated indicators as output field device simulators:

The electrical interface (field wiring) to the six-output field device simulation is one common conductor to all six 24vdc LED illuminated pushbuttons connected to the negative (ovdc – common) terminal of the indicators and one dedicated conductor per indicator for landing on the I/O modules terminal block. They are polarity sensitive, negative common and positive (24vdc) from each output terminal to each indicator. Integration with relay output modules is the simplest. Make sure that your output module is compatible with this circuit type.

Larger and multicolor indicators allow quicker determination of the state of the outputs controlled by your controller.

3. The enclosure has dual 24vdc power connectors connected in parallel to allow daisy chaining to additional field device simulations.

We include a 24vdc power adapter with this field device simulator. The power adapter has sufficient capacity to power at least two of our field device simulators.

We have not posted a photo of the power adapter because the physical form may vary, but not the capacity.

4. The enclosure is professionally machined and digitally printed.
5. These are shown with a typical length of cable between the simulator and the I/O modules. The price shown is typical and only for the configuration shown.
6. Terminal blocks allow the maximum flexibility with your training or lab equipment.
7. Includes 24vdc power adapter.

MicroLogix1400 Learning/Development Station – Digital Only

Read all of the listing below before you order!!! 14 – 21 business days should be considered when ordering. Email us for expedited costs.

The price shown is a typical price for the basic unit with a USED but tested 1766-L32BXB. We do not stock the controllers, just the digital field device simulators. The base station is available with either a BXB or a BXBA station. They can be ordered with a new processor or a used processor.

These are identical to the stations in current use in our live classroom training. Six of the digital inputs and outputs are connected to the digital field device simulator with enhanced input configuration. Each of the six inputs has four states for running your projects; maintained off, maintained on, momentary normally closed push button and momentary normally open push button.

In addition to those pre-wired digital field device simulators, additional inputs and outputs are extended to the green (outputs) and blue (inputs) terminal blocks for additional lab projects and benchtop development of your processes. All stations include the digital field device simulator.

The BXB supports High Speed Counter Inputs (Orange terminal blocks)and PTO/PWM Outputs (White terminal blocks). The appropriate terminals are extended to the white and orange terminal blocks. In some cases, you are required to have the simulator inputs in the maintained OFF position to use the high-speed counter inputs.

Field device simulators have two power input jacks to allow daisy chaining to multiple units, one power adapter supplies all.

MicroLogix1400 Learning/Development Station – Digital & Analog

Available by quote only.

CompactLogix Learning Development Station

The same format is available with CompactLogix Controllers instead of MicroLogix1400 controllers. Available by quote only.

Universal Lab Station Stand

Available by quote only.

Allow 7-15 business days for delivery, we stock this item in limited quantities. Custom assemblies are available on request.

PLC/Controller hardware is not included with this stand. The photos are for example only. This universal lab station will accept any DIN rail mounted processor that will fit within the 12″ width and 7.25″ height. The DIN rail can be removed for mounting non-DIN rail chassis and processors.

The stand comes standard with two DIN rails: a horizontal rail for mounting controllers, chassis, power supply and any DIN rail mounted hardware. The 8″ vertical DIN rail can be relocated anywhere in the lower section. The vertical side extrusions will accept T-Nuts to allow horizontal mounted DIN rails in the lower section.

The standard stand comes with two pairs of slide nuts and bolts to accept the Digital Field Device Simulator and the Analog Field Device Simulator as shown in the gallery photos.

The vertical frame is shown in the off center/rear position, but it can be moved to the center of the base for controller hardware that has less depth than the examples shown.

The stand is assembled with very high quality black anodized aluminum extrusion. It can be completely disassembled with a set of Allen wrenches.

The base has four no-slip scuff proof rubber pads. The footprint provides a very high stability. It is very difficult to tip this stand over, even void of mounted equipment.

This station is available in other widths and heights upon request.