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PAC's, PLC's, RTU's Global CPU Features

CPU Models

Development Software

A-B Conversions


I/O Systems Tealware

A Series

Bus Networks


Protocol Converters Smart Gateway

Other Gateways


Operator Interfaces HMI's

SCADA & HMI Development Software

HMI Conversions


Industrial Ethernet Smart Netbox

Gatecraft Firewalls/Routers

Gatecraft Link

TagWell Remote Mgmt/Control


Accessories Power Supplies

PoE Injector

System Protection


Resale Shop Gently Used Equipment


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SoftPLC Corporation : Products


We offer a complete line of feature-rich, value priced products for industrial control and communications applications:

  • PAC's (Programmable Automation Controllers)
  • I/O
  • Operator Interfaces/SCADA
  • Ethernet Networking Appliances
  • Gateways/Protocol Converters
  • Power Supplies, System Protection, and more.
Our products are open architecture, compliant with many industry standards and can easily be interfaced to other vendors' equipment. In addition, we offer very attractive conversion and upgrade opportunities from older automation systems to state-of-the-art technology.

Our "Smart" product line offers a single hardware platform that combines many functions which typically require multiple components, thus reducing costs, engineering time and panel size. Click here for information.

Configure a Smart SoftPLC System and get a quote!

Our intelligent System Configurator will help you determine the products needed for your application.

Simply enter your system requirements and the utility will provide a Bill of Materials.

Then, just email it to info@softplc.com for a quote.

PAC's, PLC's, RTU's
Global CPU Features Top

All SoftPLC controller CPUs provide the same rich set of features. Every SoftPLC is a high-performance, feature-rich Programmable Automation Controller (PAC), combining the functions of a proprietary PLC with the benefits of both an open architecture design and computer technologies.

Some key features, which are included in every SoftPLC:

Reliable solution for both process and machine control
Deterministic, high speed program execution
"Unlimited" memory for user logic and data table
Ladder logic and data table addressing similar to Allen-Bradley PLC-5/SLC-500/MicroLogix
Fully documented applications, all documentation resides in the SoftPLC controller
Supports I/O systems and other devices from hundreds of vendors
Supports a wide variety of protocols - ethernet, industrial network and serial
Compatible with all HMI/SCADA products, including user generated PC based operator interfaces
Supports user functions written in C++ or Java

Optional features can be added to any system:

Embedded web server
Embedded firewall with VPN

All SoftPLC's are programmed, configured, and maintained with TOPDOC NexGen programming software.


CPU Models Top

SoftPLC CPU's come in a variety of shapes and sizes:


Smart SoftPLC

Smart SoftPLC's are appropriate for applications ranging from small, low I/O count needs to large, distributed control systems. All Smart SoftPLC's have an embedded ethernet switch (w/ fiber option), 5 serial ports, embedded phone modem option, and a wide choice of I/O interfaces to SoftPLC's Tealware I/O, hundreds of other vendor I/O products via Ethernet and/or serial, or industrial bus interfaces such as Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.

Standard Tealware System

SoftPLC in Tealware

SoftPLC In Tealware™ is an advanced, traditional hardware format controller system. Products include compact rack-mounted components such as CPU's, power supplies, and I/O modules. CPU bases can accommodate from 4 to 8 I/O modules, and both local and remote I/O expansion capabilities allow a single CPU to control up to 16,384 I/O points. SoftPLC In Tealware also supports redundant, hot-standby operation.

Hardbook Processors

Hardbook CPUs are compact, low-cost controllers that can handle most applications. Hardbooks are ideal for ethernet I/O applications, whether Tealware I/O or another vendor's I/O is used. Via included ports and expansion slots, the Hardbooks support a wide range of I/O serial devices and third-party products.

SoftPLC Processors

SoftPLC Processors

SoftPLC Processors™ are CPU's that are available with a wide variety of expansion options. There is virtually no limit as to system capacity or possible configurations.

SoftPLC RTU

RTU's

SoftPLC RTU's are designed specifically for remote and distributed installations. The SoftPLC TagWell System provides cloud-based monitoring, data acquisition, reporting, and alarming services via a combination of the Internet and cellular networks. Our Smart RTU products are suitable for most applications. For extremely harsh environments or specialized requirements, our SC products can meet the challenges.


Development Software Top

TOPDOC

TOPDOC is the program development, documentation and maintenance tool for all SoftPLC systems. Logic programming, both offline and online, are supported along with a rich set of editing tools, troubleshooting aids and utilities.

SoftPLC Corp. has manufactured TOPDOC since 1984 for Allen-Bradley PLC-2, PLC-3 and PLC-5 based systems along with their TOPDOC for SoftPLC.

Programmer's Toolkit

If you have a fairly good understanding of C or C++, you can create your own ladder instructions, device drivers, and more with the SoftPLC Programmer's Toolkit. The Toolkit includes a description of our API (Applications Program Interface), example source code, "helper" functions, and a detailed programming manual.


A-B Conversions Top
If you have an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, SLC-500, PLC-5, PLC-2 or PLC-3 system, you can convert your existing logic and documentation to run in a SoftPLC, saving you untold re-engineering costs! If you are working on a system upgrade, you can most likely keep using the same I/O, communication network, and HMI/SCADA/DCS system as well.

I/O Systems
Tealware Top

SoftPLC's support a wide variety of I/O products on many different interfaces:


Tealware I/O

Tealware I/O can be used with any SoftPLC controller - Smart SoftPLC's, Tealware CPU's, Hardbooks, or SoftPLC Processors. High speed local and Ethernet remote I/O configurations are supported. Our Product Selector can help you with a Tealware-specific system configuration.


A Series Top
A Series

A Series is a low cost, low density, I/O system which supports distributed serial or Ethernet configurations. Modules can be used with all SoftPLC CPU's.


Bus Networks Top
Bus I/O

Whatever "flavor" I/O is your favorite, we can provide a compatible interface to your SoftPLC: DeviceNet, Profibus, A-B RIO, and many others.


Protocol Converters
Smart Gateway Top
SoftPLC Gateways can be used to transfer data from devices on one network to another. Serial, Ethernet, and field bus networks are supported. SoftPLC Gateways can also be used to interface existing systems and devices to TagWell Remote Management System.

Other Gateways Top
Any SoftPLC Hardbook or Processor can be used as a gateway between a number of networks.

Operator Interfaces
HMI's Top
SoftPLC Corporation provides a wide range of PC-based operator interface terminals, low cost, yet feature-packed.

SCADA & HMI Development Software Top
SoftPLC Web Studio is a powerful supervisory data acquisition and control software that includes all the building blocks for even the largest systems, yet is priced for small, operator interface (HMI) applications. The same development software can be used to create applications for any of our HMI's or to run on your own Windows/WinCE-based system.

HMI Conversions Top
SoftPLC's Import Tools for PanelBuilder/PanelMate are powerful and innovative add-ons for SoftPLC Web Studio, which can dramatically reduce the cost and hassle of modernizing the automation system in your facility.

Industrial Ethernet
Smart Netbox Top
A Smart Netbox is an industrial Ethernet appliance that can include a managed switch/router with PoE, remote access modem, remote serial server, firewall/VPN, and fiber media conversion.

Gatecraft Firewalls/Routers Top
Gatecraft Firewalls/Routers are high-end industrial hardware units that can be customized for a broad range of applications.

Gatecraft Link Top
Gatecraft Link products include intelligent industrial, ruggedized ethernet switches and media converters. These products ensure reliable communications in even the harshest environments. Some of the more popular Gatecraft Link products are described here. Many others are available and can be customized to meet your specific networking needs.

TagWell Remote Mgmt/Control Top
The TagWell solution provides a powerful and configurable cloud-based platform for remote control system management, via a combination of the Internet and a cellular network. TagWell makes it easy to remotely monitor, control acquire data and troubleshoot remote systems, machines and other devices.

Accessories
Power Supplies Top
Low cost, reliable, DIN-rail power supplies for SoftPLC Hardbooks, HMI's and Panel PC's.

PoE Injector Top
A Power-over-Ethernet injector is used to send power over an ethernet cable. This can be used to provide power to the PoE port on a Smart Netbox, Smart SoftPLC or Smart Adapter.

System Protection Top
A UPS is strongly recommended for SoftPLC Systems not only for power protection, but also where power-loss conditions require safe shut-down. A UPS also allows the SoftPLC CPU to automatically save logic modifications and start-up where it left off when power is resumed (retentive memory).

Surge suppression is strongly recommended not only on line power, but on ethernet, remote I/O and modem ports.

Resale Shop
Gently Used Equipment Top
Slightly used equipment available for purchase at a discount.

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