Experience the seamless efficiency and reliability of a customised, smart micro machine control system, at great value, with the Micro820 Programmable Logic Controller Starter Pack by Allen Bradley.

This starter kit includes components from the Micro800 PLC family, a Rockwell Automation Connected Components solution. It contains everything you will need to become familiar with the Micro800 controllers and their features. This modular PLC family is a range of innovative small-sized control units designed especially for use with stand-alone machines which require a limited amount of control.

This control system is easy to install and maintain, it also allows you to only buy the functionality you need, making it a versatile and cost-effective solution. Plug-in modules allow you to customise your system according your specific application and ensure a reduced product footprint.

The Micro800 family of control devices come in a variety of form factors:

Micro810 – Suitable for smart relay applications
Micro820 – Suitable for small applications with Ethernet connectivity
Micro850 – Suitable for larger applications with simple motion control

Starter Packs are an excellent and cost-efficient way to try out a smart micro automation system.

This starter pack includes a Micro820 Programmable Logic Controller and additional components for the assembly of a smart, personalised machine control system designed to maximise productivity while reducing downtime and operational costs.

The Micro820 Programmable Logic Control device is highly suitable for small stand-alone machine control and remote automation projects. It can store a large amount of data due to its built-in microSD slot. For simplified editing and viewing to save you valuable time all data files are stored in CSV format. The microSD card can also back up and restore the program and can duplicate the program in other machines. It is Ethernet enabled and has an embedded Ethernet port, a non-isolated serial port, built-in analog input and output, and incorporates a real-time clock (RTC).

• Micro820 Controller (2080-LC20-20QWB)
• Micro800 Power Supply (2080-PSAC-12W)
• PanelView™ 800 4-inch Graphic Terminal (2711R-T4T)
• 7 Digital Inputs and 1 Analog Input Simulator
• 1 Meter Ethernet Cable
• Micro820 20 Point Programmable Controller Installation Manual (2080-IN009)
• Micro800 Controllers Starter Pack Quick Reference (2080-QR003)

The Micro850 PLC’s are easy to program and use Connected Components Workbench programming software, which is free to download. This software provides controller programming, device configuration and data sharing with the HMI editor for PanelView Component operator products. The software also supports three standard IEC programming languages: ladder diagram, function block diagram and structured text. Password protection is supported for all Micro800 programmable controllers, ensuring a higher level of security.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are complex computers which automate control processes by using programs to communicate electronic signals to machines and devices. In simplified terms, they are usually comprised of three components: A CPU (Central Processing Unit), which is the brain or processor of the system, Inputs, and Outputs. An input module detects signals from things like switches, sensors, and buttons. This is processed by the CPU, which leads to an output relaying the CPU’s instructions to a machine or device. PLC system functions can be expanded by adding extra I/O modules. PLC systems are widely used in modern industrial automation for controlling machinery, in industries such as packaging, food and beverage production, pharmaceutical, and printing. Allen Bradley offer excellent control capabilities with their flexible SLC/PLC systems to give you optimal power and performance.