CLICK PLUS PLC vs CLICK PLC: From AutomationDirect

CLICK PLCs have been a workhorse for both the PLC integrators and the DIY enthusiasts offering free easy to use software, low cost of ownership, and reliable service. To give even more value to your PLC Budget, we are now offering the Click PLUS PLC. The CLICK PLUS PLC builds off the CLICK PLC and gives even more advanced features to expand your possibilities. First, let’s talk about how these two PLC lines are similar. They both use the same free software, the same expansion modules, so no need to stock new modules, and both platforms offer the same value add-ons like warranty, shipping, and reliability. Now, my favorite part: The new features. The CLICK PLUS builds from 3 CPUs. Yes, you see it right. There is built-in Wi-fi on these two CPUs, really opening the possibilities of remote unit operations and much more. To make Wi-Fi setup even easier, we are providing a mobile app that will allow you to connect your CPU to your Wi-Fi in 4 quick steps. On this CPU, you have a Micro SD card for datalogging. On a PLC at this price, this is a true game-changer. All of the CLICK PLUS PLCs have this CPU option slot. Three great things about this: Now you can stock 1 CPU and just swap the option module to fit your project demands. This option slot provides the ability for future expansion of intelligent modules. We have some really cool plans for this, make sure to see our website for future offerings. The 3rd and most important thing with CLICK PLUS - we can reduce the cost of ownership, over the already low price CLICK PLCs. Let’s say you have this ethernet-based CLICK and want to select a comparable CLICK PLUS unit. On this page of the manual, you have this chart. So, this CPU converts to with this expansion module, and even better, it is cheaper to purchase it this way. So if you are using ethernet on CLICK it would be more cost effective to now go with the CLICK PLUS line. CLICK PLUS is also offering these features that are not available on the regular CLICK line with MQTT being an important add-on. Now you will be able to integrate your process with the growing world of industry 4.0 options. So, CLICK PLUS is offering increased communication options, datalogging, versatile configuration and more future expansion options. CLICK the best value in PLC control. If you have any questions on the CLICK family of PLCs, please feel free to comment below or call into our technical support department. CLICK here to see more videos on the CLICK PLC line. And select here to subscribe to our YouTube channel for new products and solutions.