The Allen Bradley MicroLogix 1400 PLC (programmable logic controller) from Rockwell Automation provides fast processing speeds and a large storage capacity for efficient coordination of your industrial machinery. It’s used to automate the function of devices such as electrical motors and circuit breakers, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity in your industrial workspace. This PLC features a liquid-crystal display (LCD) screen that shows programmable functions such as Ethernet configurations, floating-point calculations and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) logos. It’s used in a variety of industrial applications, from material handling and packaging to pharmaceutical equipment.
• Compact dimensions of 87 (length) x 180 (width) x 90mm (depth) for use in tight spaces
• Seven expansion modules that can increase the number of I/O (input/output) ports to 144 for increased functionality
• Wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C for use in demanding environments
• Thermoplastic housing material for improved impact and corrosion resistance
Robotics
Pharmaceutical
HVAC/Building
SCADA (oil and gas, water/waste water, electric power)
Automobile industry
Commercial Machinery, such as vending, industrial washers and dryers
Industrial production, such as material handling, packing, and assembly
– Programmable Logic Controller
PLC’s are complex computers which automate control processes by using programs to communicate electronic signals to machines and devices. In simplified terms, they are usually comprised of three components: A CPU (Central Processing Unit), which is the brain or processor of the system, Inputs, and Outputs. An input module detects signals from things like switches, sensors, and buttons. This is processed by the CPU, which leads to an output relaying the CPU’s instructions to a machine or device. PLC system functions can be expanded by adding extra I/O modules. These devices are widely used in modern industrial automation for controlling machinery, in industries such as packaging, food and beverage production, pharmaceutical, and printing.
Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, and brings smart manufacturing to life. With a long legacy of creating Allen-Bradley® integrated control and information solutions, we help make you as productive as possible. Our portfolio of sensing, safety and motor control products can support your move towards smart machine applications. Allen-Bradley® IO-Link sensors are data-enabled and communicate with all field buses, providing diagnostic and health information about the device before a machine stops, and enabling quick production changeovers through fast parameter downloads from PLCs into the device. This reduces machine downtime and increases manufacturing OEE. For safety components, products with built-in diagnostics simplify the set-up of the smart device, and reduce maintenance, leading to a more efficient, machine data-driven approach.
