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SoftPLC adds Interface to Allen-Bradley Remote I/O

By: SoftPLC Corporation
04 August, 2011
SoftPLC adds Interface to Allen-Bradley Remote I/O
SoftPLC adds Interface to Allen-Bradley Remote I/O
This interface provides connectivity to Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, such as 1771, 1747, SLC-500, Flex, and other compatible networks.

August 4, 2011 - SoftPLC releases an interface to the Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) remote I/O protocol for the company's Smart SoftPLC and Smart Gateway products. This interface provides comprehensive connectivity to Allen-Bradley Remote I/O,such as 1771, 1747, SLC-500, Flex, and other compatible networks. As a Remote I/O Master, users can upgrade existing A-B PLC systems without replacing or re-wiring the I/O, by exchanging the A-B PLC CPU with a Smart SoftPLC controller. Users can even re-use most of the existing logic and program documentation with SoftPLC's automated application conversion utilities. Up to 32 racks are supported.

As a Remote I/O Slave, a SoftPLC Smart Gateway can act as a bridge between an A-B PLC and many other devices on other protocols (not supported by A-B PLC's) or can add SoftPLC's Tealware I/O to an A-B PLC system. A single slave can appear as multiple racks to the A-B PLC.

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Programmable Automation Controllers, HMI/SCADA, Protocol Gateways, Internet of Things/M2M and more . We provide the heart of your automation systems. Our customers know us as providers of quality products and legendary technical support. With thousands of companies using our products in applications ranging from simple machines to complete distributed plant-wide process control, we prove daily that the company, our employees and our technology are top-notch. If you need machine or process automation controllers, operator interface/SCADA, or remote system access, we offer feature-rich, low-cost solutions. Explore our website for product information, success stories, and more. And feel free to contact a SoftPLC sales engineer to discuss your needs and we'll help you select a great solution. A unique offering is migration from obsolete control technology to new, particularly systems using Allen-Bradley PLC's or HMI's. Whether it is a PLC CPU upgrade, a gateway from a new controller to existing I/O, or upgrading drives or HMI's we offer the lowest risk, lowest cost migration path available. SoftPLC based systems generate over 5% of the electrical power for the USA and handle 60% of the water in Taiwan. SoftPLC Corporation has gained a reputation of being among the most innovative and highest quality software developers in the industrial sector. Many industry firsts have been incorporated into our products over the past 32 years.

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