CTC Parker Automation: Industry's first PCLC

MachineLogic™ PC Logic Controller (PCLC), from CTC Parker Automation (Milford, OH), combines PC-based open design with the reliability and cost-effectiveness of PLCs.

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It looks, feels and works like a PLC, but it uses a compact PC platform built around solid-state flash technology. A multitasking kernel can perform up to 16 simultaneous tasks.

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