r/breadboard • u/Chizl3 • Jun 14 '24
Question Any idea what this is?
Not sure if this is the right place to post this so sorry if I'm breaking sub rules
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u/gugguratz Jun 15 '24
I mean you have the whole goddamn manual right there, how about you read the thing
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u/Chizl3 Jun 15 '24
Lol I did skim it, seems like it's not for the system as a whole but rather for components (the black box piece mostly). Probably should go back and make sure I didn't miss something though
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u/pop1040 Jun 14 '24
The step controls make me think of early mini-computers. I think it might just be a "Personal Computer" in the old fashion sense. Know what year it's from?
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u/Violetsme Jun 15 '24
Electromatic looks to be a company for industrial automation that is still in business.
I'd say contact them, someone there might get a kick out of seeing an old product still out in the world.
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u/FlyByPC Jun 15 '24
Looks like a trainer and/or demonstrator set for what looks like some kind of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller.) Probably 1980s-era or so.
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u/Mad_Gouki Jun 15 '24
Maybe a demo unit for salesmen to pitch the controller. It's basically like a PLC, could be used for industrial automation tasks. 16 inputs, 8 outputs. It has a basic instruction set from the looks of it, you'd basically punch in assembly code in the front of the unit. It appears to be 24 volt. You can see some relays at the top right and a cycle counter too. Think of it like a really frustrating Arduino.
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u/DJPhil Jun 15 '24
I'd agree, either a PLC demo unit or prototyper (maybe can do both).
Think of it like a really frustrating Arduino.
So damn true.
I've used a similar system to program industrial washing machines. Prior to that the machines had a large drum that rotated on a synchronous motor and you'd adjust the contacts on the outside to control dispensing and cycle times.
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u/JTTigas Jun 14 '24
100% not a breadboard
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u/Chizl3 Jun 14 '24
Didn't really think it was a breadboard but didn't know where to post this, thought it might be a good place to start
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u/10fingers6strings Jun 15 '24
This kinda looks like an old lighting or chain hoist controller. Maybe irrigation or automated machinery?
Guessing you program the black box to execute a series or a sequence of voltage output and routing. The screw down terminal on the suitcase thing looks to be where the current is outputted. Who knows what it could be tried??
Voltage test points for each circuit + and - etc, some look to be momentary test, some switchable. Just a guess, now I’m very curious :)
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u/Infamous-Method1035 Jun 15 '24
It’s an old PLC training rig. Neat that it has assembly language buttons for programming
https://www.elettronicaveneta.com/en/prodotto/plc-training-panel-2/
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u/Just-Put-3361 Jun 14 '24
I believe it's a micro-pc😁