Great content i’m going to enjoy this as I have experience with Arduino and Raspberry pi. As a house basher the PLC will be great to learn and I probably never use it but always interested in new things.
I am old enough to remember when the RS catalogue was one book!! Used the crouzet m3 version for gate and door security interlocking controls. The software is easy to use when you get the hang of it. Like you say, this little box saves lots of relays and timers and interconnections. The display makes it easy to diagnose faults rather than tracing thru lots of wires and relays. Cost effective too when you consider the amount of timers and counter functions you can incorporate into a program as opposed to physically buying them. Looking forward to it. 😊
I downloaded the Zelio software about 3 months ago to see if I could use it for a production line job. I gave up because I couldn't find a youtube video on how to program it. I'm really looking forward to this series.
interesting stuff. are you also considering checking the water level in the tank prior to applying heat? also just curious but would the person operating the machine be wearing PPE? the use of caustic chemicals sounds a bit scary :) get the programming wrong and someone will be hurt!
Would be an idea to have two pi rated spring proximity switches located at the top of where the kegs will be set in the washer. Wire them in a AND configuration through a relay then when both are in situ it will close the contact and allow the pump ON.
Could I ask why ladder and object logic is used when microcontrollers are dirt cheap but require more programming knowledge with non industrial practices. An ESP32 relay board is half the cost alone and it's got wifi/bluetooth and can be monitored remotely! Small project like this you could give stats of how many kegs were washed and how much energy was used.
Jamie, bought a couple of Shelly EMs as you mentioned them on your podcast. Connected them to the app. Measuring fine, but they keep dropping off online. Cycle the power and they come back. Any suggestions?
@@jamieblatantsparky using a mesh. May be just a weak signal. Thanks for the reply and the Shelly recommendation. I may just use them in this property by connecting directly to them. I'll see if that works and allows me to see the usage. Good to know it's a WiFi issue
If anyone is reading this, the Shelly does not appear tolike the Deco Mesh. It disconnects and you have to power on and off. Jamie's IOT on a separate network is a better plan. I do like the Shelly's just have to sort out the internet issues at my end.
Great content i’m going to enjoy this as I have experience with Arduino and Raspberry pi. As a house basher the PLC will be great to learn and I probably never use it but always interested in new things.
I love these type of videos cheers Jamie 👍. It’s really good of you to spend your time teaching people with a bit of comedy too.
What comedy ?
Rs components is a brilliant company. I love my local store as the lads in there are always helpful and knowledgeable.
I am old enough to remember when the RS catalogue was one book!! Used the crouzet m3 version for gate and door security interlocking controls. The software is easy to use when you get the hang of it. Like you say, this little box saves lots of relays and timers and interconnections. The display makes it easy to diagnose faults rather than tracing thru lots of wires and relays. Cost effective too when you consider the amount of timers and counter functions you can incorporate into a program as opposed to physically buying them. Looking forward to it. 😊
I downloaded the Zelio software about 3 months ago to see if I could use it for a production line job.
I gave up because I couldn't find a youtube video on how to program it.
I'm really looking forward to this series.
Good stuff Jamie. Ah yes, the days of getting the RS and Farnell books delivered...
Very interesting thanks for the content looking forward to the rest of the series
Don’t hold your breath but it will happen
Looking forward to this series!
Looking forwards to this!
That’s one person
interesting stuff. are you also considering checking the water level in the tank prior to applying heat? also just curious but would the person operating the machine be wearing PPE? the use of caustic chemicals sounds a bit scary :) get the programming wrong and someone will be hurt!
Would be an idea to have two pi rated spring proximity switches located at the top of where the kegs will be set in the washer. Wire them in a AND configuration through a relay then when both are in situ it will close the contact and allow the pump ON.
Nice one mate
Thanks for the visit
A STC1000 would work well with your temperature control. They’re cheap and cheerful but they do what they say on the box
That’s what I am using , for the price they are pretty good I’ve had a load on this same brewery working for over 18 months quite happily
Could I ask why ladder and object logic is used when microcontrollers are dirt cheap but require more programming knowledge with non industrial practices. An ESP32 relay board is half the cost alone and it's got wifi/bluetooth and can be monitored remotely! Small project like this you could give stats of how many kegs were washed and how much energy was used.
It’s mainly because it’s easier to train people to use PLC,s as it’s low level stuff
Is there a cheap option for the cables, there seems to be a knock off cable for most but not these
no thats c the bad thing
@@jamieblatantsparky Respect to you for putting the time in to making this content
thanks for being dull enough to watch it @@chrisb4009
😂 What an outro
Wait until you see the follow ups intro
Jamie, bought a couple of Shelly EMs as you mentioned them on your podcast. Connected them to the app. Measuring fine, but they keep dropping off online. Cycle the power and they come back. Any suggestions?
Mine have never moved an inch allways rock solid , how busy is your WiFi
@@jamieblatantsparky using a mesh. May be just a weak signal. Thanks for the reply and the Shelly recommendation. I may just use them in this property by connecting directly to them. I'll see if that works and allows me to see the usage. Good to know it's a WiFi issue
@@brianoneill350 mine are sat on there own little wi fi network
@@jamieblatantsparkystatic or dynamic IP address ??
If anyone is reading this, the Shelly does not appear tolike the Deco Mesh. It disconnects and you have to power on and off. Jamie's IOT on a separate network is a better plan. I do like the Shelly's just have to sort out the internet issues at my end.
Mate, mustard.
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