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In terms of production costs, if amortised NRE<\/a> is taken into account, the only solution that can compete with SPLat is a full custom embedded system, and then only at very high volumes where the NRE has been diluted into insignificance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLCs<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Conventional programable logic controller solutions are generally dearer than SPLat. This is not so much because you can’t buy cheap PLCs … you can … but because with traditional PLCs the moment you start adding any special I\/O functions the cost skyrockets. Consider temperature measurement. How much does a typical\u00a0RTD<\/a>\u00a0or thermocouple module cost for a PLC? Try $199 (well known low cost mail order PLC vendor, 4-channel thermocouple module). With a SPLat MMi201 you get 2 channels of temperature measurement free, as part of the controller. The MMi201 also includes an operator interface, with LCD, for $269 total price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single Board Computers<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Conventional single board computer solutions are likewise weighed down by the cost of adding real-world interfacing. They also have, in the main, very large memories and powerful processors. Great if you need the grunt, but otherwise a costly overkill. It’s a bit like paying $1000 for a lawnmower because it comes only with a V8 engine, only to discover the grass catcher is another $600 and they forgot to make the attachments for it on the mower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPLat<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The various SPLat solutions form a continuous band of cost versus quantity graphs. Our standard products features a lot of built in functionality. Where we have a suitable SPice<\/a> board, or if we make you one, you achieve tremendous value.

Custom SPLat starts to compete with standard SPLat around a few hundred per year. Below that it may still be a cost-effective solution compared to non-SPLat strategies, but it will depend on the specific circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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