Recent content by simon98

Have you tried contacting any independent GE turbine control or excitation system specialists? Someone who has worked with older Microrec K4 installations might still have an archived copy of the original software or know where to find one. I'd also be careful about using the K4.1 software...

I agree with keeping the safety function separate from the standard PLC control. It's tempting to use the PLC for everything, especially when it already handles the drive commands, but I wouldn't rely on ordinary network communication for something as critical as an emergency stop. Using the STO...

That's actually a good suggestion. Linux can definitely give an old PC or laptop a second life, especially if Windows has become too slow on the hardware. I've heard good things about openSUSE, although I haven't spent much time using it myself. The Wine option is interesting too, since being...