CompactLogix is an economical, scalable control system for small, standalone machine-level applications to mid-sized, system-connected applications. CompactLogix controllers use a common control engine with a common development environment to provide mid-range application control in an easy-to-use environment. Tight integration between the programming software, controller and I/O modules reduces development time and cost at commissioning and during normal operation. This commonality provides cost-effective integration of a machine or safety application into a plant-wide control system because it integrates safety, motion, discrete and drive capabilities in a single controller. Its compact form factor and rackless design are compatible with a full range of Compact I/O products.
Controller Options
Both networked and standalone CompactLogix controller options are offered within the following families:
CompactLogix 1768-L4x offer expanded scalability, integrated motion capabilities and support use of multiple network cards.
Motion Capabilities
The CompactLogix platform supports integrated motion control for small- to medium-size axes solutions connecting via a SERCOS interface.
CompactLogix L4x controls up to four coordinated real, two feedback and six virtual SERCOS axes
Automatic drive and motor configuration using catalog number-driven setup provides high performance and easy configuration
Direct, in-line execution of motion instructions eliminates the need for complex handshaking logic, and significantly improves system performance. Motion instructions can be used in ladder, structured text, and sequential function chart
Comprehensive library of motion instructions provides a broad range of motion capability including linear & circular interpolation, and position/time-based CAMing
Development Environment
Streamline engineering with outstanding ease-of-use
With RSLogix 5000, only one software package is needed for discrete, process, batch, motion, safety and drive-based applications. RSLogix 5000 offers an easy-to-use, IEC61131-3 compliant interface, symbolic programming with structures and arrays and a comprehensive instruction set that serves many types of applications. It provides ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram and sequential function chart editors for program development as well as support for the S88 equipment phase state model for batch and machine control applications. RSLogix 5000 can help:
· reduce programming and ease startup and commissioning
· ease diagnostics and troubleshooting
· increase overall plant productivity