Allen Bradly PLC is a famous PLC brand, which was founded in 1903. In 1985, Rockwell acquired Allen Bradly. Since then, Allen Bradly has become an important automation brand under Rockwell.

AB PLC is divided into three categories: micro, small and large

Micro: Micrologix Micro800

Small: CompactLogix SLC500 (discontinued)

Large: ControlLogix PLC-5 (discontinued)

Today, we will introduce the following AB ControllLogix series PLC, which belongs to the large PLC control system in the AB PLC family. The PLC-5 series of the old generation large PLC control system has been discontinued.

ControlLogix PLC currently has two series of CPU:

1、ControlLogix 5570

• Support EtherNet/IP based ™ Integrated motion, integrated Sercos ™ Motion and analog motion

• Support full controller redundancy and unplugging, and support hot plug (RIUP)

• Through EtherNet/IP, ControlNet ™、 DeviceNet ™、 Data Highway Plus ™、 Remote I/O, SynchLink, and third-party process and device networks communicate

• Allows you to program using relay ladder logic, structured text, function blocks, and sequential function diagram languages

• Conformal coating is provided on products with "K" in catalog number to help provide protection in harsh environments

• Includes a 1756 slim power option for Series B and C standards and the 1756 XT rack, reducing width by 29% when space is limited

• Standard, conformal, and extreme environmental rack versions with up to 17 slots are available

2、ControlLogix 5580

• Provide certification for high standards of control system safety - T ｜ V Rheinland IEC 62443-4-2

• Up to 45% capacity increase when using the 5580 controller

• Includes 1 gigabit (Gb) embedded Ethernet port for high-speed communication, I/O, and motion control

• Provide controller functions that maximize system performance

• Including controller based change detection and recording, controller firmware digitally logged in, and role-based access control for better security

• Provide a display screen for enhanced diagnosis and troubleshooting

• Provide conformal coating to help provide protection in harsh environments; Catalog numbers of these products contain "K"

• 3 MB to 40 MB storage options

• Includes a 1756 slim power option for Series B and C standards and the 1756 XT rack, reducing width by 29% when space is limited

Standard and conformal coating racks with up to 17 slots are available