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PLC Manufacturers List – Brands, Software Details

Viral Nagda
Last updated: 2023/04/28 at 5:36 PM
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There are various PLC manufacturers in the market and every time it becomes difficult for a customer to choose a different PLC if he wants to deviate from the PLC he is already using.

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PLC ManufacturersSiemens PLCSchneider PLCRockwell PLCMitsubishi PLCOmron PLCABB PLCFuji Electric PLCDelta PLCEmerson PLCYokogawa PLCPLC Vendors

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Choosing a PLC is a task because there are many big reputed companies in the market who deal in it and almost everyone has the same specifications.

PLC Brand name, performance, specifications, environment criteria, etc. play an important role in choosing a PLC.

This post deals with various PLC manufacturers which will make it easier for you to know which product is to be used.

Siemens PLC

This is one of the most widely used ranges of PLCs in the world. It has a huge market share in PLCs.

The programming is done in TIA Portal software, which is a single software for commissioning PLC, HMI, VFD, motion controllers, SIRIUS, SIMIICODE, and Power distribution.

Siemens PLC ranges are – S7-200 Smart, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500, ET200-SP, Logo. It also offers a wide range of advanced communication protocols to talk with various kinds of automation devices of a different make.

Siemens PLC is of German origin.

Siemens PLC Training Courses:

  • Simatic Manager Course
  • Tia Portal Course

Schneider PLC

Though this brand is a master in electrical switchgear, Schneider’s range of PLC’s also widely used in automation. It has a vast range of PLC’s like – M580, M340, M221, M200, M100, M241, M251, M262, Zelio, Twido, Quantum, Premium, M171, and M172.

The Schneider PLC programming software used are – Unity Pro, Machine Expert, Machine Expert Basic, Machine Expert HVAC, Twido Soft, and Zelio Soft.

Schneider PLC is of French origin.

Rockwell PLC

Originally, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation acquired this company, and today, it is one of the leading brands in PLC.

Rockwell Automation has a vast range of PLCs like – Micrologix, Compact Logix, Control Logix, Flex Logix, and Micro 800 series.

The Allen Bradley PLC programming software used are – RS Logix 500, RS Studio 5000, and Connected Components Workbench.

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The Rockwell PLC is of US origin.

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Mitsubishi PLC

The Mitsubishi brand finds itself in various types of applications and has a huge domain coverage in automation.

Mitsubishi has a vast range of PLCs like MELSEC-F Compact, MELSEC-L Compact, MELSEC-Q Compact, MELSEC iQ-R, and MELSEC iQ-F.

The Mitsubishi PLC programming software used is – GX Developer. This PLC is of Japanese origin.

Omron PLC

The Omron brand finds itself in various types of applications and has a huge domain coverage in automation.

Omron has a vast range of PLCs like CP Compact, CJ Module, and CS Rack.

The Omron PLC programming software used is – CX Programmer.

Omron PLC is of Japanese origin.

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  • Omron PLC Course in English
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ABB PLC

Though this brand is a master in electrical switchgear, ABB’s range of PLCs is also widely used in automation.

ABB has a vast range of PLCs like – AC500-e Co, AC500 S Safety, and AC500-XC Extreme Conditions, AC500 HA.

The ABB PLC programming software used is – ABB Automation Builder.

ABB PLC is of Swiss origin.

Fuji Electric PLC

Though this brand is a master in VFD and semiconductors, Fuji Electric’s range of PLC’s also widely used in automation.

Fuji Electric has a vast range of PLCs like – Micrex-SX series (SPF and SPH).

The Fuji Electric PLC programming software used is – SX Programmer (D300win).

Fuji Electric PLC is of Japanese origin.              

Delta PLC

Though this brand is a master in industrial robots and machine automation systems, Delta’s range of PLCs are also widely used in automation.

Delta has a vast range of PLCs like – AH series, AS series, and DVP series.

The Delta PLC programming software used is – ISPSoft.

Delta PLC is of Taiwanese origin.

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Emerson PLC

We all know that this brand is a widely used name in DCS and is an expert in it. But Emerson’s range of PLCs is also widely used in automation.

Emerson has a vast range of PLC’s like – VersaMax series, RX3i series, RSTi-EP series.

The Emerson PLC programming software used is – PAC Machine Edition.

Emerson PLC is of US origin. It is also to be noted that this brand owns the GE Fanuc range of PLCs; which was once a widely used name in automation.

Yokogawa PLC

We all know that this brand is a widely used name in DCS and is an expert in it. But Yokogawa’s range of PLCs is also widely used in automation.

Yokogawa has a vast range of PLCs like – FA-M3 series.

The Yokogawa PLC programming software used is – WideField3.

Yokogawa PLC is of Japanese origin.

PLC Vendors

Apart from these PLCs, let us have a look at some other ones which are also widely used in automation:

  • Hitachi
  • Bosch Rexroth
  • B&R
  • Koyo Electronics
  • Eaton
  • Keyence
  • Panasonic
  • Phoenix Contact
  • Toshiba
  • Fatek

In this way, we understand that there are many brands of PLC available for use in the market. You can read their specifications on the internet and choose which one to use.

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