{"product_id":"2080-lc20-20qwb-allen-bradley-micro820-20-point-programmable-controller","title":"2080-LC20-20QWB Allen-Bradley Micro820 20-Point Programmable Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview and Small-Scale Automation Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2080-LC20-20QWB (2080LC2020QWB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a compact yet powerful programmable logic controller (PLC) within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro820\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily, specifically engineered for standalone machines and remote automation projects. Featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 integrated I\/O points\u003c\/strong\u003e, this controller is a cost-effective solution for applications such as solar array tracking, pump control, and HVAC systems. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro820\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplatform bridges the gap between smart relays and high-end PLCs, offering a built-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emicroSD card slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor data logging and recipe management. Its small footprint and support for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnected Components Workbench (CCW)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoftware make it the industry standard for OEMs looking to maximize functionality in space-constrained enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Architecture and Integrated I\/O Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2080-LC20-20QWB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earchitecture is designed for versatility, combining digital and analog capabilities in a single base unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital I\/O Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEquipped with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 points of 24 VDC\/VAC 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You can use the data logging function in CCW to write process variables and timestamps directly to a standard microSD card (up to 32 GB) for later analysis in Excel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this controller support remote monitoring via HMI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The built-in Ethernet port supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherNet\/IP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Client\/Server) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus TCP\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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