The CompactLogix 5480 controllers provide a unique hybrid controller and an industrial computer running Windows 10 (IoT Enterprise) in a single device. The 5480 controller features many of the same features of the L3 series controller, with the added benefit of also being able to run Windows 10 to support a Human Machine Interface (HMI) (such as FactoryTalk), run Studio 5000, or connect data to the Microsoft Azure IoT cloud. A monitor, mouse, and keyboard can be plugged directly into the controller thanks to the integrated display port and USB 3.0 connections. The CompactLogix 5480 controller utilizes the same powerful ControlLogix L8 processor that the ControlLogix L8 and the CompactLogix 5380 controllers take advantage of.
The following illustration depicts the hybrid CompactLogix 5480 controller:
The CompactLogix 5480 features the following:
- An instance of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise...