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The Allen-Bradley SLC-500 product line was introduced nearly thirty years ago. The product line has reached Active Mature status, with many modules at End of life or discontinued. Active Mature products are still fully supported; however, you can gain value by migrating to a new product of family of products. In this post, we compare the SLC-500 family to the preferred migration product family, the CompactLogix processor. When Allen-Bradley released the CompactLogix 5380 controller it boasted significant performance improvements (+20% capacity and 5-20x faster scan times) over previous CompactLogix models. This performance is orders of magnitudes faster and more capable than the SLC-500 platform. For an in-depth comparison, we will compare system architecture, memory, scan time, I/O capability and power connections. Feature SLC-500 CompactLogix CPU 16-Bit operations 32-bit operations Programming Languages Relay ladder Relay ladder, Structured Text, Function block, SFC Operating System...
The MicroLogix 1500 controller family from Allen Bradley is a PLC platform equipped with high level features and performance. This controller and compatible modules are DIN Rail mounted and of a modular type that takes up minimal space during installation. Generally designed for small and medium applications, the controller supports remote I/O function by combining with 1769 compact I/O modules. The controller comes with a RS232 Serial communication interface that supports the AB proprietary DF1 protocol (Full and Half Duplex) which can be used to communicate with HMI, SCADA and programming units. The CompactLogix 5380 controllers are part of the Logix5000 family of controllers. Similar to MicroLogix 1500 family, controllers under this platform supports DIN rail mounting and component modularity contributes to minimum panel space installation requirement. Small to Mid-size smart machines and equipment for manufacturing are the specialty of this controller family. The CompactLogix 5380...
The MicroLogix 1500 controller family from Allen Bradley is a PLC platform equipped with high level features and performance. This controller and compatible modules are of a modular type, mounted on a DIN Rail so as to take up minimum panel space during installation. Generally designed for small- and medium-sized applications, the MicroLogix 1500 controller supports remote I/O function by combining with 1769- series compact I/O modules. The controller comes with an RS232 Serial communication interface that supports the AB proprietary DF1 protocol (Full and Half Duplex) which can be used to communicate with HMI, SCADA and programming units. The CompactLogix 5380 controllers are part of the Logix5000 family of controllers. Similar to MicroLogix 1500 family, controllers under this platform supports DIN rail mounting and component modularity contributing to minimum panel space installation requirement. Small to Mid-size smart machines and equipment for manufacturing are the specialty of...
Having the correct I/O module for your application is crucial to keep the communication and information flowing effectively and safely. Point and Flex I/O modules are both distributed I/O systems designed for use with modular Allen-Bradley automation systems but there are many models that are particularly suited for specific applications. Here you can compare and contrast the two, so you can make the best purchase decision. Allen-Bradley provides a large selection of models that will fit any type of system to meet the needs of anyone using I/O systems. Here are a few key features of the Point I/O modules: Easy to Install, and have a small footprint Comes in digital, analog, specialty, and safety-rated models Choice of Termination in Input and Output Modular Network Interface Independent I/O Selection The installation of the Point I/O modules are super easy. They are designed to be put together and have an outer shell that provides many places and ways to attach it to wherever it needs...
Today, we’re going to take a look at Allen-Bradley’s popular CompactLogix and ControlLogix processor lines. The ControlLogix and CompactLogix are Allen-Bradley’s most popular lines of Automation controllers. The ControlLogix is designed for larger, more demanding systems, requiring higher I/O counts. The CompactLogix, with its smaller, more affordable frame, is better suited to smaller applications. Here, we will examine the differences in detail. The CompactLogix line sports two variants – modular chassis-free system and all-in-one controller with a chassis. The most popular all-in-one controllers are CompactLogix L23, L1XER, and L2XER. If you’ve used CompactLogix processors, you might have heard of these, as they were best-selling processors in the line. For the modular systems, the L30ER, L33ER, L32X, and L35X are the best-selling components. The packaged CompactLogix processors are ready for work out-of-the-box, which is their main advantage. Conversely, the modular L3 models...
Servo systems are now well-known for their use in CNC machining, robotics, and factory automation. The servo technology is further expanded with the manufacturing of servo drives, used for powering electric servomechanisms. Despite being an excellent option for industry use, we also have these VFDs (Variable-Frequency Drives) which tend to be used a lot as an alternative for servo drives, given their energy-saving potential. Since both of these are widely used in industry and manufacturing processes, it’s important to point out some of the differences between them and in which situations is one better than the other. To do that, we’ll first need to see what are VFDs and servo drives and then compare the crucial differences. A servo drive is an integral part of a servo system that consists of a motor, a controller, a feedback device, and of course – a servo drive. Simply put, a servo drive is a part of the servo system that receives a particular command from a control system, amplifies...
