plc

I'm working on a EXT 150 build in my house, things are progressing well. I have an automation direct P2-550 PLC to control the reef with the needed IO cards already. I will have a touchscreen monitor beside the tank going back to a headless Cmore HMI to do most of the functions. Please have a...

Would you consider a PLC controlled reef over the classic aquarium controller? If the PLC system was cost effective and configurable.

I currently have an apex and it does a pretty good job for specific task, it is clearly designed for one tank and limited control. It does have good report functions and connects to send out notifications pretty good. I have worked with PLCs mostly AB from PLC5, 500 and 5000s. I can see a cost...

Hello All! Thought it would be best to separate my aquarium controller build from my tank build thread: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/maddyps-12g-long-node-red-nano-build.549459/ So, a little background before we get into specifics. I had this crazy idea during my last move to try...

I have been researching the Apex EL controller, I am a person that has home automation of lights, water and camera along with a nice home security system. when I compare the cost for what you get with other home automation system I can’t decide if it is worth the cost. 1. There seems to be...