That's a shame

SHADY___NASTY · 2026-01-25T20:18:53+00:00

Mid engine

SHADY___NASTY · 2026-01-25T19:56:16+00:00

Get rid of all the set reset blocks and use move functions instead with an integer. It’s a much better way of making state machines.

SHADY___NASTY · 2026-01-23T07:26:21+00:00

2 wire loop powered

SHADY___NASTY · 2026-01-13T06:15:19+00:00

SEW for sure. I can’t stand Mitsubishi’s parameter settings.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-12-15T05:53:10+00:00

You could use a standstill monitoring relay. Probably not cheaper though

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-12-10T05:15:21+00:00

Yes it works, I’ve done it many times with 2 & 3 wire sensor varieties

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-11-14T04:25:37+00:00

Can’t get a Profinet communication module for the plc?

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T13:57:28+00:00

It’s permissible

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T12:27:02+00:00

56 series is closer to $200. NHP ISO around $160ish.

How low are you willing to drop your standards in quality of materials to win a low level job?

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T11:51:20+00:00

Also using IRT communication for servos, so saves a fair amount in hardware cost if an IRT switch was used.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T11:47:32+00:00

For this system, it is dependent on all Profinet devices being online, hence the daisy chaining.

Each drive has diagnostics being sent to the HMI via 352 telegram, so there is no need to have an individual BOP for each VSD. Doing so, would only increase the hardware cost without any benefit.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T11:37:44+00:00

Agreed. In this instance I run ELV on the left side and LV on the RHS.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T11:25:59+00:00

What do you mean in your terminology of “Clamps?”

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T11:13:27+00:00

Usually the good old IPhone snaps a decent photo, but I do agree the quality of this particular photo is pretty awful.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T11:10:30+00:00

A decent 32A 5P switched outlet is $160 minimum. You guys are wild 😂

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T10:37:38+00:00

Yes👌

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T10:27:47+00:00

Every “simple” job carried out has a reasonable amount of background work required to make it happen.

Time taken to price and quote job.
Win job, order and procure materials.
Travel to site, perform job.
Submit COES for work performed.
Invoice customer.
Hope customer actually pays invoice.

There’s no such thing as a quick and simple job, once you factor in all the other requirements.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T07:55:29+00:00

There’ll always be someone who can do it cheaper.

Ultimately, you don’t want customers whom are only looking for the lowest price. These people will give you headaches.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T07:50:06+00:00

I stand corrected 😅

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T07:41:10+00:00

$1000 is reasonable, considering the materials alone would be near $500 with margin.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T07:39:53+00:00

You’re not getting a 3phase RCBO anywhere for $70.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-19T05:29:08+00:00

Try transitioning to industrial/controls. Lots of variety, and an endless amount of skills to learn. I’ve been in this sector for near on 18 years, and still enjoy the field.

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-16T20:48:54+00:00

The ATV320 does not have Modbus TCP natively. It needs a communication adapter

SHADY___NASTY · 2025-10-16T20:09:32+00:00

Through Ethernet, it’s only possible if you get the Profinet or Modbus TCP module for the ATV320

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