panikaz wrote: Hello
A question for everyone
How much does a CX9001 cost?
If you can, please let me know where I can buy one of these.
The prices quoted by andrzejek23 are fine, but you need to add the cost of the software, i.e. the TwinCAT System, which is 300 EUR. I should add that purchasing the "TwinCAT PLC Building Automation - library" is not required, as you can write the automation blocks yourself or contact someone who has already done so
I personally bought directly from the Polish representative, namely:
BECKHOFF Automation Sp. z o.o.
Stara Iwiczna, ul. Słoneczna 116A
05-500 Piaseczno
tel. /022/ 75-72-610/620
Best regards,
Daniel
Added after 23 [minutes]: darekas wrote:
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It’s hardly a bargain, is it?
It all depends on what you need.
You can always buy something cheaper, as Beckhoff offers such low-cost controllers, as do their main competitor, Wago, and other manufacturers. With cheaper solutions, you won’t be able to create, for example, a web visualisation, which comes as standard with this controller.
Every buyer must ask themselves what they expect from the controller and then choose the optimal solution. You should also take into account your planned future needs so that you can purchase the appropriate modules without having to replace the entire controller.
For example: The controller I ordered was already equipped with two RS485 ports at the production stage. Using the N031 module reduces the unit cost of the port, as adding this solution at the ordering stage is three times cheaper than an additional module with RS485 ports. Such matters need to be analysed at the design stage.
Please also note that the prices quoted here are for the ‘central unit’ itself, and you must add the appropriate number of inputs and outputs.
Controllers of this type can be equipped with virtually any number of inputs and outputs via special modules. In my case, I used 8-port modules. For digital inputs, this is the KL1408 module (€38) and for outputs, the KL2408 (€43).
Best regards,
Daniel
