We didn't invent the PLC, we made it affordable!

The P2-550 CPU is an unbeatable value at $365.00. Its 50 MB of memory and fast scan time are just for starters - this CPU does the work of at least four or five pieces of hardware compared to other controllers. With its five built-in communication ports, it does the usual CPU stuff like storing and running the program, plus:

The P2000 PLC was designed in the USA to offer you the lowest cost of ownership in its class. Here's some proof. Compare our new P2000 PLC CPU (P2-550) to the Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC CPU (1769-L33ER).

The $3,160 (list price) Allen Bradley CPU offers 2MB of user memory, a 1GB SD card slot, three communications ports (Serial communication is extra!) and LED on/off CPU status indicators. Of course, you will also need to purchase programming software for the Allen Bradley CPU for $837* (list price for RSLogix 5000 Mini Edition).

The $255 (list price) AutomationDirect P2-550 CPU offers 50MB of built-in memory, a removable micro SD card slot (up to 32GB of data storage and portable program downloads), 5 built-in communications ports, a high resolution OLED text messaging display with keypad, and LED status indicators also. Our USA designed programming software (developed in house) is Free ($0.00) with no annual licensing fees. Download as many copies as you want! Give it to your friends! You'll also get our Free ($0.00) unlimited phone-in technical support which has received top service awards for the last 14 years in our industry.

Check out the price comparison chart at right to see how other components of the P2000 PLC stack up in price.

Engineered in the USA

AutomationDirect's Product Development team in partnership with FACTS Engineering, one of our trusted PLC hardware suppliers for over 20 years, took advantage of years of combined experience in the North American controls market and engineered the Productivity2000's features to give you the best price/performance ratio we've offered to date.

Here are a few of the top CPU features:

• Plug-and-play USB programming (no converter cable needed)
• Tag database and program documentation storage on-board the CPU!
• High-speed Ethernet port for HMI and peer or enterprise networking (no separate Ethernet communications module needed)
• Two serial ports for peripheral device interface or controller networking (no separate serial port or ASCII module needed)
• USB data logging to microSD card right on the CPU
• Programmable 4-line OLED for short message display (including tag data)
• Secure Web Server for fast easy access to your data!

It's all built-in!

Create a Remote I/O rack by simply installing a P2-RS Remote Slave module in the controller slot of an additional rack. Connect the remote racks to the master with standard Ethernet patch cords and switches. The Productivity2000 master will auto-detect all the I/O, and will create the physical I/O tags automatically. You are free to use the auto-configured settings or adjust them manually.

Install remote I/O racks wherever you need them! In the main enclosure when you have a large local I/O count, OR distribute remote racks to be closer to the actual I/O devices to minimize wiring length, complexity, AND COST. Mount remote racks at the other end of a machine, the other side of the plant floor, or in another building - and wire a single Ethernet cable back to the Master!

Productivity PLCs also auto-discover VFDs
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Avoid costly shutdowns, production losses and long start-up operations with Productivity2000 hot-swappable hardware.

That's right, all the I/O modules for the Productivty2000 are hot-swappable! When used appropriately, this capability can save time and help avoid long start-up operations or other down-time related inconveniences. Now that can make you more productive!

Of course, it's up to the system designer to determine if hot-swapping is appropriate and safe for each application.

Track up to 64 tags at a time and save the data to the removeable micro-SD card housed in the CPU. Capture up to 32GB of data either periodically (minute, hour, day, week, etc.) or when certain events occur. Scheduling and setup is done with the easy-to-use Data Logger configuration tool in the software (shown below). Log tag data, system errors and system events which can be used to track efficiency and performance, troubleshoot reoccurring or intermittent faults, and predict future breakdowns.

You can also access your log data securely from any connected web browser via the built-in web server!

Flash devices can also be used to upload or download a project to/from a Productivity2000 without having a PC present. This feature is great for updating remotely located PLCs - just send your project on a Flash devices to any factory in the world, and the controller can be updated with the most current project.

While microSD cards are readily available from many sources, AutomationDirect sells this model (Part Number: MICSD-16G), which offers extended vibration and temperature specs for $39.00 . Please understand that AutomationDirect cannot guarantee compatibility with all Flash devices on the market.