This is the first un-biased representation that I have seen. There are a few forums that do a good job for the US automation professionals, but even they tend to lean to the left or the right. Job well done.
Jeff Payne (Product Manager, PLC, I/O & PC Controls Group)
AutomationDirect.com
I think you’ve got a very good handle on our product and its capabilities….
It’s clear you’ve done your homework, and your comparisons and review comes across very objectively.
Benson Hougland (Vice-President, Marketing)
Opto22.com
Click links below for more info on the PLC line.
PLCs & PACs (Programmable Logic Controllers & Programmable Automation Controllers): Capabilities vary greatly within this category.
Embedded PLCs: Often used by OEMs as part of a custom system. Check out our Embedded PLC Guide for a more detailed feature breakdown.
Product Line |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| Velocio.net eAce | $49+ |  |  | | | | | | ||
| SPLAT CC18 | $53 | |  | | | |||||
| Velocio.net eBranch | $69+ | | | | | | | |
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| Divelbiss Micro Bear | $99 | | | | ||||||
| Tri-PLC Nano-10 | $149 | |  | | | |||||
| Entertron Smart-PAK / PAK Plus | $195 | | | | | |||||
| Tri-PLC FMD | $229 | | | | | |||||
| Tri-PLC F | $429 | | | | |
Programmable Relays: Used when very little logic is required. They have LCD screens and buttons built in that can be used to program the relays.
Product Line | | | | | | | | | | |
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| TECO SG2 | $79+ | $19 | | |||||||
| GE Durus | $87+ | $29 | | | ||||||
| IDEC SmartRelays / Siemens Logo | $100+ | $126+ | | |||||||
| Rockwell Pico | $116+ | $85+ | | |||||||
| Omron ZEN | $118+ | $149 | ||||||||
| Mitsubishi Alpha 2 | $130+ | $202 | | | ||||||
| Telemecanique Zelio | $217+ | $138 | |
