Programmable Controllers
Solutions that Set the Industry Standard
Allen-Bradley control solutions set the standard — from the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) invented nearly 30 years ago to the more recent technology embodied in the rugged, scalable, highly-functional Programmable Automation Controller (PAC). The reason? You move forward with our control solutions while protecting the control investment you made in the past. We offer multiple types of controllers to fit your specific needs:
Programmable Automation Controllers
- Merge PC-based and PLC architecture
- Provide multidiscipline automation (i.e., process, discrete, motion, drive and batch) within a single hardware and software platform
- Provide scalability and application portability within an open, modular architecture
Programmable Logic Controllers
Implement specific functions such as:
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Safety Programmable Controllers
Monitor and maintain the safety function for industrial automation equipment even in the event of fault(s) in the safety-related parts of the machine control system.
PAC Versus PLC
Consider a PAC versus a PLC if your application requires:- advanced control algorithms
- extensive database manipulation
- HMI functionality in one platform
- integrated custom control routines
- complex process simulation
- very fast CPU processing
- memory requirements that exceed PLC specifications