Mod Bus was: Re: Gearhead motors ? future drives ?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "washcomp" <jeff@w...> wrote:

> Um Dave,
>
> MACH3 is currently able to interface to a PLC through Modbus (spoke
> to a guy today who's using it on his Bridgeport connecting Modbus out
> his RS-232 port). Gives loads of I/O and analog inputs. Gecko will
> support USB for enhanced I/O (but less than PLC) and biggest
> advantage is enhanced pulsing.
>
> At least that's my understanding as of today.
>
> Jeff
>

I spent about 45 min searching for plc's with mod bus. Tey seem to be
rare as hens teeth and very expensive. Are you aware of any low cost
soultion.


Wally