CompactLogix 5480 controllers

The CompactLogix 5480 controllers provide a unique hybrid controller and an industrial computer running Windows 10 (IoT Enterprise) in a single device. The 5480 controller features many of the same features of the L3 series controller, with the added benefit of also being able to run Windows 10 to support a Human Machine Interface (HMI) (such as FactoryTalk), run Studio 5000, or connect data to the Microsoft Azure IoT cloud. A monitor, mouse, and keyboard can be plugged directly into the controller thanks to the integrated display port and USB 3.0 connections. The CompactLogix 5480 controller utilizes the same powerful ControlLogix L8 processor that the ControlLogix L8 and the CompactLogix 5380 controllers take advantage of.

The following illustration depicts the hybrid CompactLogix 5480 controller:

The CompactLogix 5480 features the following:

• An instance of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise running on an integrated industrial PC
• A 64 GB SSD drive for running Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
• Supported in Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 32
• Includes three 1 GB Ethernet/IP ports
• Includes a 1 GB Ethernet port as a dedicated Windows 10 network interface
• Supports up to 31 local Bulletin 5069 compact I/O modules
• Integrated DisplayPort for high-definition industrial monitor connectivity
• Two USB 3.0 ports for OS peripherals and expanded data storage capabilities

Now that we have covered the wide range of CompactLogix devices that are compatible with Logix/Studio 5000, in the next section, we will review how to identify compatible products using the tools available on the Rockwell Automation website.