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  • Author Author: rscasny
  • Date Created: 14 Aug 2020 9:36 PM Date Created
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Roadtesting the easyE4 Nano PLC: AC or DC, What's Your Preference?

I will be roadtesting the Eaton easyE4 Nano Programmable Logic Controller in the very near future. If you haven't heard about it, let me tell you a few facts:

 

The easyE4 nano programmable logic controllers combine timers, relays, counters, special functions, inputs and outputs into a compact device that is easily programmed. It provides an

exceptional level of flexibility together with a substantial savings of commissioning time and effort. The easyE4 is available in six styles with 12 I/O that can be expanded to 188 I/O points, which provides the ideal solution for material handling, HVAC, pump control, irrigation, lighting, energy management, industrial control, and home automation. The easyE4 nano programmable logic controller excels in traditional applications where multiple relays, timers and pushbuttons are used.

 

For the purpose of ordering the roadtest units, a question arose about the input voltage while discussing the roadtest with Eaton. The two types I am considering is 24VDC or 110-220VAC. While both versions are available, and I could get both, I just wanted to get a sense what would be a roadtester's preference. This is more a logistics question than a tech question. Both versions have the same functionality.

 

Here's the 24VDC version

 

**Image is updated***

 

easyE4 Nano Programmable Logic Controllers 24vdc

**** Datasheet is updated**** Datasheet EASY-E4-UC-12RC1

 

 

Here's the 110-220VAC version

 

easyE4 Nano Programmable Logic Controllers 110-220VAc

Datasheet

 

Poll question: Which version do you prefer AC or DC?

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  • rscasny
    rscasny over 4 years ago +6
    I will ask about the EasySoft7 software. But it seems there is a desire for both AC and DC. I will ask for both. I'll ask for these two models: Easy-E4-UC-12RC1 and Easy-E4-AC-12RC1 Randall --element1…
  • michaelkellett
    michaelkellett over 4 years ago +5
    Definitely DC, kind of places you use these devices often have limited access and very frequently need live commissioning and/or debugging. A 24V DC based solution may cost a little more (needs more 24V…
  • cghaba
    cghaba over 4 years ago in reply to hugohu +5
    When you talk about programming PLCs you talk about programmming in Ladder Diagrams, Instruction List, Structrued Text, Function Blocks languages. For this PLC it is used the Ladder Diagram language.
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  • mstewart197930
    mstewart197930 over 4 years ago

    24v is the industry standard and what we use for the Rockwell ones at work, whereas the 220-240v one would be more ideal for home users, as it doesnt involves extra costs.

    but personally 24v.

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    mstewart197930 over 4 years ago

    24v is the industry standard and what we use for the Rockwell ones at work, whereas the 220-240v one would be more ideal for home users, as it doesnt involves extra costs.

    but personally 24v.

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