IMO iSmart

I've only used Basic on TrioMotion controllers before.  My main job is embedded to it's usually C and a dash of assembler thrown in for me.

I know somebody working on a machine which will need a controller, and the volumes aren't there for a bespoke embedded design. So If the hardware is available in the next few weeks I may get a go on that.  Otherwise, I can couple it to a lathe in an attempt to semi automate some repetetive jobs, without going the full CNC route. The lathe is a bit of a hybrid, having been made from mainly scrap parts, cobbled together.

Have you got anything lined up?

Not yet.  I am getting up to speed on the Ladder programming.

I found this PLC tutorial somewhat useful.  Do you know of another?

What will you use your IMO Smart for?

Makes me feel kind of special.  I've primed goods inwards, that there will be something coming in that isn't on the system.

Do you have yours already then?

You are part of the 12.5 percent.

Wow, I actually got a road test,  I guess I'll have to keep my eye out for this coming in.

Dan.

Here is the  SMT Client to download.

It is the desktop software to simulate the iSmart devices

and interface to it when downloading programs via

the data cable.  N.B. iSmart devices with lcd display

and simple keypads do not require the data cable

in order to load a ladder program.

Probably also need their suite of FTDI drivers.

What can you tell me about this Elephant in the Room?    Answer found, see below.

IMO PRECISION CONTROLS - SMT-PC03 - PC-Link Programming Cable

Newark Part Number: 74R5351    Price:     $42.14 

It is a Serial (RS-232) data cable (AH HA insight: 3 wire ? OR 6-pin connector with the following pinout: RTS, RX, TX, 5V, CTS, GND)  to program the device from a XP (maybe Win 7) PC.

My question is:  Does that cable come with the free Software?  If not, may I safely assume that

the HMI allows for complete programming?

Answer:

With the free software provided, iSmart ‘intelligent’ relays can be

programmed via a PC, PDA (pocket PC) or the integral keypad, using

Relay Ladder (LD) or Function Block Diagram (FDB).

Thank you.  I would like to point out the availability of

the iSmart Training Manual and the iSmart Operations Manual.

Hi Everyone.

Thank you all for applying. This RoadTest is now closed. We are pleased to announce the following members that have been selected to receive a IMO iSmart Road Test:

• Daniel Williamson
• William Bottger
• Paul Clarke
• Laszlo Vagasi
• Christian-Gyozo Haba
• Xavier Chaze
• Lucian Enache
• Dirk Kok
• Travis McClung
• Steven Maki

Congratulations! Your product will be shipped to the address each of you provided when you applied for this RoadTest. As a reminder, element14 and our supplier partners send these products free-of-charge because we place high value upon your unbiased, detailed product review. Please post your review back here within 3-6 weeks of receiving your item.

For those who were not selected to win this product, we have the SLS Core Commander Development Board (Cyclone lll) Road Test open for applicants

Enroll today and Good Luck!!! 

Please post road testers names.

Brewing is an excellent application for this micro (wannabe) PLC -I use Siemens LOGO for greenhouse/growroom automation but I think the iSmart might be more suitable because it has several analog inputs onboard, eliminating the need for additional input modules that are required with the LOGO.
Typical Hydroponic garden:
control lights with 24hr timers;

temp, humidity, CO2 control;
TDS & pH control for nutrient supply;
cycle timer(s) for irrigation...
Pretty easy to control everything in the garden with a little bit of processing power. Add a touch screen HMI for local and a web server for remote control.

Just came up with the perfect project for this, a Brewing Automation Controller, monitor temp. of the Mash, control the heating unit, activate indictors for when to add or remove hops, perfect platform for you electronic/brewing hobbyist.

Hi -

The manufacturer code for this product is SMT-CD-R20-V3.

Thanks.

What part number of iSmart is offered for the RoadTest?

There is a Data Sheet tab available inside the Part Detail link at the top of this announcement.

It points to http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1520195.pdf.  It seems to be the same document as offered by danteo.

It is practically a small PLC. As I see in doc provided by danteo the ladder and function block programming available is not based on IEC 61131 standard. I hope it can be also programmed with the help of HMI buttons and display.

http://c613539.r39.cf3.rackcdn.com/ismartv3.pdf

I'd doubt it. The ATmega328P is a 8-bit chip and that controller has 12-bit analogue inputs. I'm sure there is something more powerful under there and probably running a custom boot loader.

Is there be an ATMega328P under the hood?