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Q: I’m interested in Purchasing the ALLEN BRADLEY - MICRO810 PROGRAMMABLE 2080-LC10-12QWB 8-24V DC/V AC Input, 4-Relay Output Controller.Do I need to buy any additional software to set it up of is it included? A:  For the software Connected Components Workbench is required for programming Micro800 PLCs https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/documentation/technical-data/connectedcomponentswo20180216-1512.html has Standard & Developer Version 9328CCWDEVENM CCW SOFTWARE DEVELOPER EDITION MEDIA/DVD 9328CCWDEVENE CCW SOFTWARE DEVELOPER EDITION ELECTRONIC DOWNLOAD

Q: I am considering purchasing an A-B Micro820 to step up my PLC skills. I was curious if the purchase includes a license for the RSLogix software as well? A:  Micro800 family of PLCs is programmed with Connected Components Workbench (CCW) can be downloaded for free https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en_AU/capabilities/industrial-automation-control/overview.page   There is a developer edition but not required for programming I have also included for you a guide on how to download this software.    https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductFindDownloads.aspx?crumb=112&refSoft=1&toggleState=&versions=57681

Q: Can you could make a recommendation on a product, or combination of products, that could fit a particular use case for us. We are wanting to control 2 linear actuators and 2 electronic locking bolts. The linear actuators are a fairly simple 2 wire design with automatic stopping at each extreme, no positioning feedback is available or required. Applying power to the wires with one polarity extends the actuator and the reverse polarity retracts it. This means that each actuator could be driven by using either two SPDT relays or a H-Bridge of some kind. The locking bolts are...

Q: Can you supply Rockwell software licences at all? A: No, this is now done by rockwell online.  

Q: Am I able to order the following product from Allen-Bradley?1x 836P Solid-state Pressure Sensor (836P-N2GBGA60A-D4)I also need a PLC, which I will order online since it is in stock. I am looking as the Micro820. Do I also need to order a programming cable or anything like that? I assume the software (RSLogix) is free to download.   A: Micro820 Uses standard Ethernet cable for communication. Micro800 Series PLCs – Connectivity Micro 810: USB Type A Cable Micro 820: Ethernet (Standard RJ45 Patch Lead) Micro830: USB Type A Cable Micro850: Ethernet (Standard RJ45 Pathc Lead) Micro800 Series PLCs (2080, 2085) CCW...