The controller can reduce latency by collecting data in real time directly on the machine. Users can view control data at the source, and this information can also be sent upstream to the company or the cloud. The ability to run Windows applications on-premises can also reduce the need for a separate PC on the plant floor and minimize the machine's footprint.
The CompactLogix 5480 controller can support applications with up to 150 axes of motion. This makes it ideal for large packaging and converting, printing, and web applications that would benefit from a simplified architecture and a smaller footprint. The controller also provides faster scan execution and motion loop updates to help improve machine performance.
The controller incorporates multiple security features, including user authentication and authorization, role-based access, and digitally signed encryption. And because the Windows operating system runs independently of the control engine, any disruption to it will not affect machine or line control.
