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chuckm · 09-26-2008, 07:37 PM

lunarhighway's idea would work very well. It would be a bit expensive...
Stepper Drive
Motors and Cables
PLC counter for the VSS
DC powered PLC
The control method would have to be set up in speed domain ranges. The motors would be in one position up to, say, 35 mph, and then lowered for up to 55mph, and lowest above that.
I think the PLC counter would work for the VSS input.
Oh, and depending on the how many pulses/sec the VSS might send, a lower end PLC (D0-05DD-D) could be used and the counter might be eliminated.

09-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
chuckm Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 308 Exploder - '02 Ford Explorer xlt Rolla - '02 Toyota Corolla ce Team Toyota 90 day: 44.43 mpg (US) Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	lunarhighway's idea would work very well. It would be a bit expensive... Stepper Drive Motors and Cables PLC counter for the VSS DC powered PLC The control method would have to be set up in speed domain ranges. The motors would be in one position up to, say, 35 mph, and then lowered for up to 55mph, and lowest above that. I think the PLC counter would work for the VSS input. Oh, and depending on the how many pulses/sec the VSS might send, a lower end PLC (D0-05DD-D) could be used and the counter might be eliminated. __________________ "Jesus didn't bring 'Natty Lite' to the party. He brought the good stuff." Last edited by chuckm; 09-26-2008 at 07:45 PM.. Reason: fixing links