I'm looking into automating my newest room, I've decided a PLC is the best route. The wiring and ladder logic seem simple enough, I can handle that. But one thing I'd really like to do is log data charts and maybe even send an email to my phone when (not if) I flood something.
So I'm looking at scada/hmi software and my oh my how my mind is blown. I don't know where to begin. I only run linux but contrary to the stereotypical user I don't know anything about building software. I just want something relatively easy to program, and either free or cheap. I mean if it was expensive I'd just go with grotronix or something. Is there anybody out there familiar with PLC's that might be able to point me in the right direction?
I have not purchased a PLC yet because I'd rather find something compatible with my SCADA software selection.
This software looks like I could handle it, but I don't trust windows to run 24/7. The linux box I'll be using to run the program is my secondary computer which stays on 24/7, mostly keeping documents and pandora up for quick access.
So I'm looking at scada/hmi software and my oh my how my mind is blown. I don't know where to begin. I only run linux but contrary to the stereotypical user I don't know anything about building software. I just want something relatively easy to program, and either free or cheap. I mean if it was expensive I'd just go with grotronix or something. Is there anybody out there familiar with PLC's that might be able to point me in the right direction?
I have not purchased a PLC yet because I'd rather find something compatible with my SCADA software selection.
This software looks like I could handle it, but I don't trust windows to run 24/7. The linux box I'll be using to run the program is my secondary computer which stays on 24/7, mostly keeping documents and pandora up for quick access.