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Productivity Series PLCs
The Productivity Series PLCs utilize a tag name memory structure and provide a powerful scalable solution that can easily conform to large systems with tons of I/O or smaller systems using limited I/O. Superior device integration that includes PS-AMC motion controllers, GS drives, Protos X field I/O and others, and onboard analog module data displays are just a few convienence features of this popular series.
- High-performance CPUs with 50Mb of user memory
- Communications leader with up to 7 built-in communication ports
- Up to 59,840 I/O points possible
- Enhanced coordinated motion control using PS-AMC motion controllers
- ABS certified modules for maritime applications
- Tag name memory with no predefined addressing
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Do-more Series PLCs
Do-more BRX, H2 and T1H Series PLCs are the next generation programmable controllers built on strong PLC and field I/O foundations to make control applications easier to implement.
- The BRX Series PLCs (Stackable Micro Brick) platform is a versatile Micro PLC system that combines powerful features in a compact, stand-alone footprint. The BRX platform can be used as a stand-alone controller or expanded using a wide variety of expansion modules. Embedded high-speed I/O and/or high-speed expansion modules can be used for a robust motion control solution.
- The combination of Do-more H2 Series CPUs and the existing line of AutomationDirect 205 series I/O modules and base units creates an incredibly powerful micro modular PLC at a fraction of the cost of comparable controllers.
- The Do-more T1H Series PLC Module takes the modular and space-saving package of our Terminator I/O line and converts it into a stand-alone control system.
CLICK Series PLCs
The CLICK family of PLCs was designed with simplicity in mind, providing reliable control at a low, low cost and with little to no learning curve. CLICK controllers are a perfect solution for small machines, home automation projects, pneumatic applications or anywhere a simple system needs a budget-saving control solution.
- Starting at $73 for a standalone PLC unit with built-in I/O, CLICK PLCs are the most practical compact controllers in the industry
- CLICK PLUS PLCs offer the same simplicity as the original CLICK but with advanced features including PTO/PWM motion control, Wi-Fi communication and data logging
- CLICK/CLICK PLUS PLCs can be expanded with stackable I/O modules providing for configurations of up to 142 discrete I/O or 54 analog channels with CLICK PLCs. 156 discrete I/O and 60 analog channels are possible when using CLICK PLUS CPUs, two option slot modules and stackable expansion I/O.
- The CLICK user-friendly programming software features 21 (24 for CLICK PLUS systems) simple relay ladder logic and function block instructions supported by extensive online help files. The software is a free download
DirectLOGIC Series PLCs
A dependable PLC platform for over 35 years, the DirectLOGIC series PLCs are fixed I/O (brick) and modular, rack-based controllers with a common programming platform. Most components are compatible with existing installations under the DirectLOGIC name as well as legacy private-labeled models. This series is not recommended for new installations.
Open-Source Controllers (Arduino-compatible)
The ProductivityŽOpen platform provides all the great features of a standard Arduino plus the added power and reliability of an industrial controller. The processor circuit of the P1AM-100 CPU is designed to mimic the Arduino MKRZero microcontroller. The P1AM-100 is compatible with most available Arduino MKR format shields, and/or all of the industrially-hardened ProductivityOpen shields, and can utilize most Arduino sketch programs found on open-source websites. The industrial-grade P1AM-100:
- Supports Productivity1000 input, output and specialty modules
- Supports Arduino MKR form factor shields
- UL listed CPU
- UL listed ProductivityOpen branded shields
ZIPLink Pre-Wired PAC/PLC Connection Cables & Modules
ZIPLinks cut wiring time from hours down to minutes. The ZIPLink connection system eliminates the normally tedious process of wiring programmable logic controller I/O to terminal blocks.
- Simply plug one end of a ZIPLink connection cable into a Productivity, Do-More, DirectLOGIC or CLICK I/O module and the other end into a ZIPLink connector module. It's that easy.
- ZIPLinks use half the space, at a fraction of the total cost of terminal blocks
- ZIPLink cables and modules are available in a variety of styles to suit your needs. Some are designed exclusively for our PACs and PLCs. Others may be used with various PLC brands
- ZIPLinks are available for our most popular discrete input and output modules
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