ProSoft Technology PC56-OPC - Manual (Page 11)

Introducing PC56 PC56 ♦ ControlLogix Platform
User Manual In-Rack Industrial PC
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 11 of 34
November 18, 2009
2 Introducing PC56
In This Chapter
™ PC56 Overview .....................................................................................11
2.1 PC56 Overview
The PC56 enables you to easily integrate PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
and PC (Personal Computer) programs in a single platform. Think of PC56 as a
PC or industrial computer that fits into the Rockwell Automation
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ControlLogix ® chassis.
The differences between PC56 and a normal PC are the added functions to
better address the needs of the industrial controls user. One of these is the
PC56’s ability to directly communicate with the Rockwell Automation
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ControlLogix ® back plane.
Included with each PC56 are the APIs necessary to develop application code for
a variety of Operating Systems. Currently supported Operating Systems include
Windows CE and XP.