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    Flow control, best method?

    PUMP RUN STATUS: DIAPHRAGM PUMP: Hello, I have a need for a DCS input: "XL" RUN STATUS from an air operated diaphragm pump. This is to verify operation of the pump. The pump is air operated from a Solenoid which is a DO from the DCS. I could easily put a limit switch on the solenoid for a DI to...
  2. 180zip

    Flow control, best method?

    Hello, I have a need for a DCS input: "XL" RUN STATUS from an air operated diaphragm pump. This is to verify operation of the pump. The pump is air operated from a Solenoid which is a DO from the DCS. I could easily put a limit switch on the solenoid for a DI to tell the DCS air to the pump is...
  3. 180zip

    PLC DO interface to ABB DCS DI and vice versa

    Great your idea is much simplier. Q: what is dpc? are you referring to the gateway?
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    PLC DO interface to ABB DCS DI and vice versa

    I need to control a solenoid currently connected to a PLC from an ABB DCS in a remote part of a plant. So the PLC and DCS would "share" control of the 24VDC Solenoid. Any ideas on the best way to do this without a gateway?

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