Simple Solutions That Work! Issue 5

Programmable logic controllers have been used in manufacturing machinery for decades. In North America, Allen Bradley PLC’s are arguably thefirst choiceof usersand OEM’s alike. The vast majority of metal castingplants havepersonnel well trained to write and trouble shoot the software code utilized in AB PLC’s. That is possibly why AB has maintained such a largemarket shareof PLCsales inNorthAmerica. Micro Logix PLC’s are programmed using the RS Logix 500 software. IS IT TIME TO MIGRATE FROM MICRO LOGIX TO COMPACT OR CONTROL LOGIX? Tom Daily President John Kison Engineering Manager Metal Mechanics www.metalmechanics.com Article Takeaways: 1. How to tell if Micro Logix, Compact Logix or Control Logix is the right PLC for your organization 2. Machine communication & networks on the plant floor – can your machines ask for maintenance? 3. Delay, phase-in, or jump in with both feet, and alternative strategies for implementation 52 SIMPLE SOLUTIONS THAT WORK!