What Is SCADA? Supervisory Control Without Replacing the PLC
SCADA sits above PLCs and RTUs: it acquires field data, alarms operators, and issues supervisory commands across plants and remote assets—without replacing local deterministic control.

Engineered for versatile machine control, the Omron CP1L-M40DT-A micro-PLC provides robust automation capabilities within the CP1L Series platform. This high-performing controller features 40 built-in digital I/O points, consisting of 24 DC inputs and 16 transistor outputs (sinking configuration). Operating on a universal AC power supply, it offers an optimal balance between compact form factor and processing speed for modern manufacturing applications.
The unit features 10K steps of program capacity and 32K words of data memory, supporting complex sequences and math-heavy operations via ladder logic and structured text (ST) languages. With built-in high-speed counters and pulse outputs, the CP1L-M40DT-A is particularly well-suited for multi-axis positioning and precision motion control tasks. Expansion is easily achieved by connecting up to three CP-series expansion I/O units to meet shifting system requirements.
| Omron |
| CP1L-M40DT-A |
| CP1L-M (Medium Micro PLC) |
| 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
| 85 to 264 VAC |
| 50 VA maximum |
| 24 points (24 VDC, response frequency up to 100 kHz on high-speed channels) |
| 16 points (Transistor, sinking) |
| 10K steps |
| 32K words (DM Area) |
| Up to 3 CP-series Expansion Units / Expansion I/O Units |
| Ladder diagram, Structured Text (ST) |
| Basic instructions: 0.55 microseconds minimum |
| 0 to 55 degC |
| -20 to 75 degC |
| 3.0 kg |
| Interface Type | Functionality |
|---|---|
| USB Port | Type-B port; used for programming, monitoring, and debugging with CX-Programmer. |
| Option Board Slots | Supports up to 2 option boards for serial (RS-232C / RS-485) or industrial Ethernet networks. |
| Input Terminals | 24 VDC inputs with common terminal grouping for flexible sensor wiring. |
| Output Terminals | Transistor sinking outputs with shared common lines. |
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| Country of origin |
Japan
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