CompactLogix embodies a wide-ranging series of controller solutions, which can be a challenge to navigate for those who are new to the platform. CompactLogix controllers represent a low-cost solution for industrial automation problems that still have the power of the Studio 5000 development environment behind them. CompactLogix controllers come in many different fit-for-purpose form factors that we will detail in this chapter.
There are more factors to consider when selecting a CompactLogix controller due to their modular nature and the wide range of form factors available, such as the following:
- Supported Logix Designer software versions
- Cabinet size restrictions
- CompactLogix form factors/I/O module scalability
- Processing requirements of your current application and future expansion
- Memory requirements of your current application and future expansion
