Allen-Bradley’s Micro 800 PLC
Posted by Scott Alter on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 @ 10:58 AM
New Micro 800 PLC. Allen-Bradley released a new “tiny” PLC. A very small PLC deserves some very brief bullet points:
- Main reason for existence – it costs less than $100
- A “bunch” of expansion modules. Bunch is the word from Allen Bradley.
- This has its own software package – not any RS Logix that programs your MicroLogix or ContorlLogix PLCs.
Don’t make the mistake I made. This is NOT a MicroLogix PLC. It is a very low end unit.
It looks like you need to have all of the following reasons to choose this unit:
- Replace a few relays
- Extremely cost sensitive
- Never any chance of needing more functionality
- You want to see Allen-Bradley’s nameplate on everything.
If you need all 4 of the above features, the Micro 800 may do the job.
When you are looking for something in the very low cost area can’t say yes to all 4 bullet points above, there are options outside the Allen-Bradley product line that give you more functionality. Feel free to call me or email me and we could recommend the appropriate hardware and software.
If you would like more information on the Micro 800 PLC, or perhaps inquire about a job that PSI can help you with, please contact us at 732-679-2200 or click here: 