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Vendor: Bently Nevada
3300/35-12-02-01-00-00 | Bently Nevada | Six-Channel Temperature Monitor
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Vendor: Bently Nevada
Bently Nevada 3300/20-12-01-00-00-00 Dual Thrust Monitor
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Bently Nevada 3300/50-01-00-00-00 3300 Tachometer Monitor Module
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Bently Nevada 3300/55-01-04-01-01 Relay Module
Sale price $750.00Regular price $780.00
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Vendor: Allen-Bradley
Allen-Bradley 1746-OA8 AC Output Module
Sale price $300.00Regular price $310.00Allen‑Bradley 1746‑OA8 AC Output Module The Allen‑Bradley 1746‑OA8, also cataloged as the 1746‑OA8 AC output module, provides deterministic 120/240 VAC output actuation for SLC 500 platforms. The module executes fixed‑delay switching, backplane‑powered logic interfacing, and per‑point... -
Vendor: Allen-Bradley
Allen Bradley 1746‑IB8 Digital Input Module
Sale price $230.00Regular price $270.00Allen‑Bradley 1746‑IB8 Digital Input Module Configured for discrete signal acquisition in SLC 500 architectures, the Allen‑Bradley 1746‑IB8 (1746‑IB8 digital input module) provides direct electrical execution of 24 VDC sinking input detection, backplane‑powered logic interfacing, and fixed‑delay... -
Vendor: Allen-Bradley
1747-BSN | Allen-Bradley | Backup Scanner Module
Sale price $900.00Regular price $920.00Allen‑Bradley 1747‑BSN Backup Scanner Module The Allen‑Bradley 1747‑BSN, also cataloged as the 1747‑BSN backup scanner module, serves as the primary hardware component used to execute redundant Remote I/O and DH+/DH‑485 communication across SLC 500 platforms. The... -
Vendor: Allen-Bradley
Allen Bradley 1747‑L543 SLC 500 5/04 CPU Processor Unit
Sale price $900.00Regular price $920.00Description The Allen‑Bradley 1747‑L543 SLC 500 5/04 CPU Processor Unit is a high‑performance controller designed for mid‑range industrial automation applications. It provides reliable processing power, flexible memory, and robust communication options, ensuring stable operation in distributed... -
Vendor: Allen-Bradley
Allen Bradley SST-PFB-PLC5 Profibus Backplane Communication Module
Sale price $900.00Regular price $920.00Description The SST-PFB-PLC5 Profibus Backplane Communication Module is designed to integrate Allen Bradley PLC-5 systems into Profibus-DP networks. It provides seamless communication between PLC-5 controllers and Profibus-enabled devices, ensuring reliable data exchange in industrial automation environments.... -
Vendor: Allen-Bradley
Allen Bradley 1747-L542 Discontinued SLC 5/04 Processor Module
Sale price $900.00Regular price $920.00Description The Allen-Bradley 1747-L542 is a modular processor from the SLC 500 series, specifically the SLC 5/04 family. It offers reliable control for mid-sized automation systems and supports both Data Highway Plus (DH+) and RS-232 communication....
The Allen-Bradley SLC 500: 1747/1746 series is a mid-range Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system from Rockwell Automation. Here's a breakdown to help understand it better:
SLC 500 System: The SLC 500 is a popular PLC platform known for its affordability, user-friendliness, and reliability. It's well-suited for various industrial automation applications that don't require extremely high processing power or complex control logic.
1746/1747 Breakdown:
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1746 Chassis: This serves as the physical housing for the SLC 500 system, containing core components like the power supply (often 1746-P1 or -P2) and mounting slots for other modules.
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1747 Modules: These are various I/O modules that snap into the chassis, providing connection points for sensors, actuators, and other devices in your system. Common modules include digital input/output (DIO), analog input/output (AIO), and communication modules.
Applications: The SLC 500 with 1746/1747 modules finds use in diverse industrial settings such as:
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Machine control: Starting, stopping, and monitoring machines.
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Material handling: Conveyor systems, pick-and-place robots.
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Building automation: HVAC control, lighting control.
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Data acquisition: Collecting and logging data from sensors.
Strengths:
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Cost-effective: Offering a good balance of features and affordability compared to high-end PLCs.
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Easy to Use: Known for its user-friendly programming environment and well-established documentation.
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Reliable: A mature platform recognized for its dependable performance.
While still widely used, it's worth considering newer PLC offerings from Allen-Bradley like the ControlLogix or CompactLogix series for their advanced features and capabilities.