We are looking at replacing a PLC5/40E system that has 3 remote I/O racks, in separate MCC's, with a Control Logix setup. All chassis, currently with Remote I/O ASB adapters, will be replaced with Control Logix.
My distributor is telling me that we will have to move away from the existing blue hose, as RIO is not used in Control Logix. I find that hard to believe? AB offers 1756-RIO and DHRIO modules. They seem like current offerings.
Are these modules only for migration purposes? ie mixed PLC5 I/O with a CLX processor?
Regardless, is there a compelling reason to move away from RIO anyways?
My distributor is telling me that we will have to move away from the existing blue hose, as RIO is not used in Control Logix. I find that hard to believe? AB offers 1756-RIO and DHRIO modules. They seem like current offerings.
Are these modules only for migration purposes? ie mixed PLC5 I/O with a CLX processor?
Regardless, is there a compelling reason to move away from RIO anyways?