Don’t Believe the Rumors: The Allen Bradley MicroLogix Family is Here to Stay
Modernization the Right Way!
Have you heard the saying, “don’t believe everything you hear”? Well, that’s true in the case of the Allen Bradley MicroLogix family. Yes, both the MicroLogix 1500 and MicroLogix 1000 are both being moved into an “end of life” status as of June 30, 2017, but there are still a wide range of MicroLogix controllers that will remain active and continue to play a pivotal role in our solution portfolio. So to answer your question, no – the Allen Bradley MicroLogix family of controllers is not going away.
Why are These Controllers Being Modernized?
The MicroLogix 1000 controller has been around for 20 years and the MicroLogix 1500 controller has been around for 16 years. As you can imagine, a lot has changed over those years and the decision to retire these controllers was based on compliancy and efficiency related issues.
Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation) is well versed in the areas of migration; otherwise known as modernization. With every product that is being modernized, a comprehensive plan is derived to ensure that the new solution has increased flexibility, maximized returns on investment, and increased plant metrics.
The MicroLogix 1500 Modernization Path
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In the case of the MicroLogix 1500, there are two modernization paths. One is to move to the MicroLogix 1400. This newer controller runs on the same RsLogix 500 programming software and brings with it all of the newest technology that will increase productivity in your plant. The other option is to move to a CompactLogix Controller, which offers similar benefits as the MicroLogix 1400.
Modernization Plan for the MicroLogix 1500
The MicroLogix 1000 Modernization Path
The modernization path for the MicroLogix 1000 is to move to the Micro800 Controller. The Micro800 offers many new features and benefits and it will improve your overall machine design.
Some enhancements include: increased flexibility, ease of connection to a network, reduced development time and cost through reuse of codes used in user-defined function block, and the functionality of the Connected Components workbench.
Modernization Plan for the MicroLogix 1500
Need More Information?
Need more information on your modernization options? Contact your Revere Account Manager or send us your questions via our online email form.