The 2080-LC30-16QWB is a 16-point form-factor base unit Controller, belonging to the Micro830® Programmable Logic Controllers family. It has 16 points of Digital I/O (10 to 24 Volt DC Sink/Source Inputs and 6 Relay Outputs) built into the module, and the whole module can be extended, without increasing the controller’s overall footprint, by adding supplementary Analog and Digital I/Os through 2 plug-in module slots.

The Base Unit 2080-LC30-16QWB is powered by a 24 Volt DC power supply. Using any standard printer cable, this module’s USB 2.0 programming port can be connected to any PC that is supplied with Connected Components Workbench™ software by Rockwell Automation. This software supports three standard IEC 61131-3, PLC programming languages: ladder diagram, function block diagram, and structured text. The Connected Components Workbench also has a predefined and User-Defined Function Blocks and complete support for 32 and 64-bit data types, Floating point arithmetic, and PID Loops Control.

The 2080-LC30-16QWB is suitable for small applications and OEM machine builders, as it provides a flexible control solution at a competitively low price.

The 2080-LC30-16QWB base unit has an Embedded RS-232/485, non-isolated, Serial Port; and supports the Modbus Communication Protocol with multiple flavors and configurations like RTU Master/Slave, ASCII and CIP for maximum integration with the machine mounted HMIs, remote SCADA or even controller to controller communication.

The 2080-LC30-16QWB CPU can be password protected which will prevent all upload and download operations to the CPU and help the user protect the intellectual property of his or her control software. However, if the controller firmware is earlier than revision 2, a flash revision 2 upgrade may be necessary for the controller to benefit from the Password Protection feature.

The 2080-LC30-16QWB can operate in a wide ambient temperatures range of -20 to 65 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for most situations. Its enclosure is rated as IP20.