Rockwell automation supplies latest allen-bradley compactlogix l45 controller. This controller caters extended scalability and integrated motion control capabilities. It can control up to eight axes of motion. For that it has a wide range of utilization with in small-to mid-range applications. It is perfect for oem and end users. The l45 is upgraded form of logix control platform. It has unique integrated motion and distributed controlled capabilities for comparatively smaller applications with the compactlogix l43 controller. It is also suitable for larger applications because it has controllogix feature. In addition to more axes of motion, the use of multiple network cards, a seamless interaction and flow of information from the smallest device up through the enterprise business system. Compactlogix has several similar features like logix control platform including control engine, development tools, network and operator interface technologies, and communications services. These features make it fully integrated, scalable control platform, which is perfect for discrete, motion, batch/process control, safety and drive applications.
