Recent content by Chris Simm

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    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Glad to hear it, i'm sure you'll enjoy the training and get an idea of what's involved!
  2. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Thanks for the welcome! Benfit of working with PLC's is that i don't see the blue screen of death as often as we do with PC's!
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    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Hmmm, i guess if you ever feel like picking up a new hobby in that case, we're always here to help! :D
  4. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Never too late to learn new things ;)
  5. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    No problem SparkyChick! Any questions about the course, let me know.
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    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    That's great, the main cost with PLC's isn't really the hardware itself, but the software, for example, you can pickup a CPU for an S7-300 PLC for around £400 used however for a license of its software (STEP7 Professional), you're looking at £1500! Now, for what you're talking about, you...
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    Become more proactive and confident in working with PLCs, safely and efficiently.

    Become more proactive and confident in working with PLCs, safely and efficiently.
  8. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Is this something you are looking to take on professionally or simply as a hobby, i notice you mentioned, service portfolio, so i believe it may be something you're looking to also provide?
  9. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Thanks a lot, i'm sure there'll be some Electrical Engineers on the forum that will have some questions as they will have seen them on the shop-floor before.
  10. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    We're always willing to help people who have an interest in the subject! It's all programming, usually written through a PC or laptop and then downloaded to the PLC CPU.
  11. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Thanks!
  12. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    If only i had a penny for how many times i've been told it's the PLC's fault :tearsofjoy:
  13. Chris Simm

    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    PLC's can be programmed in a few variations, several are to the IEC 61131-3 standard, the most common language is Ladder Logic, the reason for this is because it's easy to read and use for those who are new to PLC's, as well as quicker to fault find in downtime situations! Other languages are...
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    Hello from Scantime Automation & Training!

    Hi guys, thought i'd introduce myself as i've recently joined the forum on behalf of our company Scantime Automation and Training, hoping to help anyone who is working with or is looking to work with PLC Control Systems on the shop-floor! My name is Chris and i'm a Controls Engineer as well as...

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