CompactLogix Insights

What is CompactLogix?

CompactLogix is a series of compact programmable automation controllers (PACs) manufactured by Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation). These controllers are designed for small to medium-sized applications requiring high performance and integrated motion control. They are commonly used in a variety of industrial automation applications, including packaging, material handling, and general machine control, offering a balance of processing power, memory, and I/O capacity in a compact form factor.

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What other technologies are related to CompactLogix?

CompactLogix Competitor Technologies

ControlLogix

ControlLogix is a higher performance PLC platform from Allen-Bradley that competes with CompactLogix in certain applications.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 37% (2.1k) of relevant job posts

MicroLogix

MicroLogix is a lower-end PLC family from Allen-Bradley, which could be considered an alternative in simpler applications.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 48% (914) of relevant job posts

Allen Bradley Controllogix

Allen Bradley Controllogix is a higher performance PLC platform from Allen-Bradley that competes with CompactLogix in certain applications.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 38% (933) of relevant job posts

SLC500

SLC 500 is an older Allen-Bradley PLC platform that competes with CompactLogix, especially in legacy system upgrades.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 42% (476) of relevant job posts

Siemens Solutionline/Poweline drives

Siemens drives compete with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives, which are often used with CompactLogix.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 95% (148) of relevant job posts

Control View HMI

It is an alternative HMI option.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 97% (89) of relevant job posts

PLC5

PLC-5 is an obsolete Allen-Bradley PLC platform, which would be replaced by CompactLogix in upgrades.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 24% (321) of relevant job posts

Panelview

PanelView HMIs compete with other HMI solutions that can be used with CompactLogix.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 16% (404) of relevant job posts

CompactLogix Complementary Technologies

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 5000 (now Studio 5000) is the primary programming software for both CompactLogix and ControlLogix, making it strongly complementary.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 26% (854) of relevant job posts

Factory Talk Software Suite

FactoryTalk is a software suite from Rockwell Automation that integrates well with CompactLogix PLCs, providing HMI, data collection, and other functionalities.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 100% (83) of relevant job posts

EthenetI/P

Ethernet/IP is a primary communication protocol used by CompactLogix for networking and communication with other devices.

mentioned alongside CompactLogix in 100% (76) of relevant job posts