You must be familiar with the concept of PLC by now. If not, here is what you need to know. PLC is programmable logic controller. It is replacement for the hardwired relays and has been used widely in almost all the countries. PLC provide the best safety solution to all industrial companies. On the other hand we have PAC, which is programmable automation controller. We are here to give you the comparison about these two devices, how they operate and what is in these devices that can provide you safety and maximum production.
Machine safety is always important for all the factory owners and workers who are dealing with these heavy machines. As we know that these high voltage machines can take a lot of power and they continuously require safety measures and maintenance. PAC and PLC are not that different but you can say that PAC is a little advance than PLC and possess more controls. With the invention of these programmable logic controllers, the world has finally move towards more safe and sound factory and industry environment. Let’s see the comparison between PAC and PLC and how they can provide more machine safety.
PLC (Programmable logic controller)
With the advancements in technology programmable logic controllers have included unique safety certified PLCs which have the ability to perform more safety functions and are more reliable. You must have seen that the applications like drives, motion, vision, communication, wireless and so many others have the safety controllers. It all has been achieved with the help of PLCs. Safety related devices required its own safety certification. It is always important to make the devices user friendly and always safe for the general users.
PAC (programmable automation controller)
Programmable automation controller on the other hand, is more advanced controller. PAC is a program that can provide a universal capability and it is designed to combine all the typical application devices. It includes safety related controls and safety related functions on a common platform. You can say that it has the ability to control on programming the entire application with one tool. This advancements really helping the manufacturers and giving them benefits in many ways. These advancements have made the life easier for manufacturers because now they can the components, training costs and time, spare parts inventory, re-development time for multiple machines and many others. So, yes PAC is an advanced controller and can help in many ways.