Reviews for Programmable Controllers

I enjoy the programming software the most. We use this particular PLC for a DC Drive on a carriage in a sawmill and it has preformed perfect. I really like the BRX lineup because you can pick what you need for your application. I have been using Automation Direct for all my PLC and control needs the past 4 years and they have exceeded my expectations on price and availability! Thanks, Michael

Works as it should. I have been upgrading small production machines and works great.

I recently constructed a piece of equipment to automate a portion of one of our production lines. I needed a PLC that I could quickly write a program for, and easily update as needed. This I/O module was perfect for controlling the outputs. The entire setup (PLC, I/O module, and power supply) were a great value and have operated flawlessly since the install. I couldn't be happier with Automation Direct, or their innovative products!

This processor is slightly less capable than the P3000 version (mostly in terms of network connections) but the footprint is smaller, and what I really needed was the +/-10VDC analog output module (the P3000 analog out card only gives 0-10VDC) . Programming was the same as the P3000.

It gets a little tricky when using the ZIPLink cable with "flying leads" since you must map the 40-pin pinout of the cable plug against the pinout of the card items, and you will need good lighting and good color vision since the only way you can map it is correctly identifying the various color leads, some with color tracers, but I got it right the first time. Sometimes it was difficult identifying the dark purple from the black or the pink from the orange.

I fell in love with the DoMore from the start. I would only use DoMore unless my customer demands something else. The ease of programming and the new features and modules several times a year keeps me enthusiastic about system design. The DoMore makes initial setup, programming, editing, troubleshooting and documentation a breeze. It saves your documentation IN the CPU! You can password protect any block of code. It makes me yearn for mode complex projects so I can put the DoMore to the test, then boast that this small PLC outshines ANYONE else's CPU.

Ok for beginners

Easy to understand how to wire and has been reliable and accurate.

This small package packs a lot of bang for your buck. The built in instruction set saves a lot of time writing programs the old fashioned way. Need analog? No problem, it's built in and configurable via software. Need high speed I/O? No problem, also easily set up in the software. Need to link up multiple PLCs for a distributed I/O configuration? It's easy to do with a Peerlink instruction in each of the PLCs that will need to share the data. Need tech support? AutomationDirect has you covered. Need buoy in configurable memory along with an SD card for data storage and retrieval? Bam! You got it with this PLC. This platform is my go to brand. Oh, and they're built here in the USA! If you needed one more reason to make the switch.

This is my go-to CPU for smaller projects. It has Ethernet and sourcing outputs. What's not to like?