Software configurable I/O modules

Most of the analog I/O modules allow software configuration - no dip switches to set! Just pull up the hardware configuration dialog box, and select your range, resolution, etc. right on the screen.

Huge I/O capacity

Start with high-density I/O modules (up to 64 inputs or outputs per module) install those in an 11- slot base, and you've got over 700 I/O in a single rack! Add up to 4 local racks to your local base group, and the possible I/O total grows to over 3,500 I/O points.

Still need more? Add up to 16 Remote Slave racks, each with its own set of four local expansion racks and the number is truly staggering - well over 59,000 I/O points.

Module status bits

Module Status Bits (MST) are automatically created for each module when you select (or auto-discover) that module in your hardware configuration. These bits are added to your tagname database and you can change or augment the tagnames to be even more descriptive.

Use these MST bits for error checking and reporting, and to simplify the troubleshooting process.

Plug-and-play programming

Have you ever felt unproductive configuring stop bits, parity, or baud rates in order to connect to a programmable controller? The Productivity3000 uses USB programming for true plug-and-play functionality. Plug in your USB cable and move on to more productive activities like configuration and programming. (not available on the P3-550E CPU)

You can program across Ethernet as well, but we wanted Productivity3000 to have a fast reliable way to get started. When combined with auto-discovery of I/O modules, the USB plug-and-play capability helps you be productive right away.