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What is PLC5?

The Allen-Bradley PLC-5 is a programmable logic controller (PLC) that was widely used for industrial automation. It is a modular system consisting of a processor, power supply, and I/O modules. It uses a ladder logic programming language and is used to control various industrial processes, such as manufacturing, packaging, and material handling.

What other technologies are related to PLC5?

PLC5 Competitor Technologies

The SLC 500 is a prior generation PLC platform, similar to the PLC-5, and used for similar applications, making it a competitor.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 48% (547) of relevant job posts
ControlLogix is a more advanced PLC platform from Rockwell Automation that competes with PLC-5 in terms of capabilities and applications.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 11% (633) of relevant job posts
An abbreviation of SLC500. The SLC 500 is a prior generation PLC platform, similar to the PLC-5, and used for similar applications, making it a competitor.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 22% (220) of relevant job posts
CompactLogix is a smaller, more modular PLC platform from Rockwell Automation that competes with PLC-5.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 9% (321) of relevant job posts
ControlLogix is a more advanced PLC platform from Rockwell Automation that competes with PLC-5 in terms of capabilities and applications.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 9% (213) of relevant job posts
MicroLogix is a smaller, less powerful PLC platform from Rockwell Automation that competes with PLC-5 for smaller applications.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 9% (174) of relevant job posts
CompactLogix is a smaller, more modular PLC platform from Rockwell Automation that competes with PLC-5.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 12% (86) of relevant job posts
PlantPAx is a distributed control system (DCS) from Rockwell Automation, offering a more comprehensive solution that can compete with PLC-5 based systems.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 9% (103) of relevant job posts

PLC5 Complementary Technologies

FactoryTalk is a software suite from Rockwell Automation, commonly used with PLC-5 for HMI, data logging, and other functions.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 100% (83) of relevant job posts
Ethernet/IP is an industrial Ethernet protocol, and PLC-5 can utilize it for communication, making it complementary.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 100% (76) of relevant job posts
Wonderware is an HMI/SCADA software suite that competes with FactoryTalk but can also be used with PLC-5.
mentioned alongside PLC5 in 72% (57) of relevant job posts

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