Ok guys,  So I have a brain storming item for you.  I am looking

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Ok guys,
So I have a brain storming item for you.

I am looking at using Arduinos in permanent installation.
Think of it as a light controller placed in a PLC.

Have you used anything in a way that was mounted on DIN rail and with permanent connections?

Thoughts:
This would need screw terminals for wiring.
DIN rail mount.
Possibly static protection inn the case.
Power will be supplied from main PLC at 220, I’ll step that down with a step transformer to -5VDC This will also power the lights as well as the board.

Capabilities:
I can make just about anything I need… and have fairly easy access to the rest…

I already have a setup in mind and am working on it - but I think this might be of interest for the community, so it would be great to hear other thoughts on how to do it.

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@J.P_Saini ​ how did you set it up?
Havde you seen any issues with reliability?
And what arduino board are you using?

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These are good if you’re using nanos

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Check on instructables arduino DIN rail

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@J.P_Saini @Juergen_Bruegl ​ first off - J.P. Can you give me a little bit of info on the nature of your installation?
Environment, type of machinery your operating?
Juergen - I’m kinda looking for solutions, I’m finding stuff in Europe, but I need this to be industrial for my application.
I’ll post more when I have something useful.

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@Terkel_Sorensen https://industruino.com/
https://www.conrad.de/de/arduino-board-industrial-101-1430144.html
http://www.robotshop.com/en/m-duino-plc-21-i-os-analogdigital-industrial-arduino-module.html