In the late 1980s when PLCs were first being adopted, both Allen Bradley and Modicon had dedicated terminals for program development. These tools had special keyboards and simple screens. They could be connected to the PLCs for Ladder Diagram development and loading. They could also be connected to printers for documenting the programs.
At that time, they were all we had, and the available features were quite limited. In particular it was not possible to include comments or headings, or cut and paste repeat program sections.
Several independent companies developed PC based software tools that could not only duplicate the system supplier's terminals, but added powerful extra features. One such company was Taylor Industrial Software from Edmonton in Canada. Unfortunately this company has merged with others and is no longer in business.
Does anyone still have the installation discs for this company's Allen Bradley PLC-2 products.
We are trying to resurrect an old system. We have all the data files, and the Taylor installation discs, but not the Taylor "Key Disk." Without this disc we cannot do anything.
[email protected]
At that time, they were all we had, and the available features were quite limited. In particular it was not possible to include comments or headings, or cut and paste repeat program sections.
Several independent companies developed PC based software tools that could not only duplicate the system supplier's terminals, but added powerful extra features. One such company was Taylor Industrial Software from Edmonton in Canada. Unfortunately this company has merged with others and is no longer in business.
Does anyone still have the installation discs for this company's Allen Bradley PLC-2 products.
We are trying to resurrect an old system. We have all the data files, and the Taylor installation discs, but not the Taylor "Key Disk." Without this disc we cannot do anything.
[email protected]