| EZ PLC Feature Comparisons to Other PLCs |
| Sl No. |
Features |
EZAutomation
EZPLC |
Automation Direct
DL205 |
Automation Direct
DL06 |
Allen Bradley
MicroLogix 1100 |
Allen Bradley
CompactLogix L20 |
| 1. |
Total Program / Data Memory in each PLC |
64K words  |
D2-260: 30.4K
D2-250-1: 14.8K
D2-240: 3.8K
D2-230: 2.4K  |
14.8K words |
8K words |
64K words |
| 2. |
Total I/O with expansion |
2048 |
D2-260: 16,384
D2-250-1: 2048
D2-240: 896
D2-230: 256 |
100 |
80 |
512 |
| 3. |
Modular I/O & CPU |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| 4. |
Removable Terminal Block |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
| 5. |
I/O Status LED Indicators |
Next to each digital I/O terminal point |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| 6. |
Integrated Communication Port |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| 7. |
Integrated Networking Port |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 8. |
Modbus RTU Master/Slave |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 9. |
Modbus TCP/IP Master/Slave |
YES $99 Option |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| 10. |
PLC Size for 32 I/O, 2 Com Ports & Ethernet |
4 Slot Base 5.75x4.868x3.124 inch |
6 Slot Base 10.43x3.54x5.85 inch |
Base+4 Expansion Modules 9.09x5x2.68 inch |
Base+4 Expansion Modules 10.7x3.5x3.43 inch |
15.3x3.5x3.43 inch |
| 11. |
Panel Space per I/O Module |
4 Sq inch and 4 cubic inch |
4.32 Sq inch and 25.2 cubic inch |
Apprx. 3 Sq inch and 8 cubic inch |
5.5 Sq Inch and 18.8 cubic inch |
7.2 Sq Inch and 24.6 cubic inch |
| 12. |
Scan Time for 1K Instructions |
3 ms Including Overhead |
D2-260-1.9 ms
D2-250-1:1.9 ms
D2-240: 10-12 ms
D2-230: 4-6 ms |
Instruction time vary from 1µsec - 800µsec |
2 ms + Overhead |
2 ms + Overhead |
| 13. |
Response Time to External Interrupt Time |
60µsec total throughput from input to output |
More than 2 ms |
More than 5 ms |
More than 5 ms |
More than 2 ms |
| 14. |
No of Interrupts |
1 per 8 DC Inputs |
1 per PLC |
1 per PLC |
4 per PLC |
1 per Module |
| 15. |
32 Bit Floating point Math |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 16. |
Real-Time Clock Calender |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 17. |
Autotuned PID Loops |
8 , with exclusive PID Monitor in Excel |
D2-260-16
D2-250-1:4
D2-240: NO
D2-230: NO Check for the PID Monitor
|
8, Check for the PID Monitor
|
Multiple loops limited by program and stack memory |
YES, Check for the PID Monitor |
| 18. |
Short Circuit Proof DC Outputs |
YES, ½ Amp each |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| 19. |
User Program Stored in Flash |
YES, Great protection against poor power source |
D2-260- YES
D2-250-1: NO
D2-240: NO
D2-230: NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| 20. |
Feature Upgrade in the Field |
YES, Flash based Operating System |
Need to change CPU |
Need to change CPU |
Need to change CPU |
Need to change CPU |
| 21. |
Ladder Programming |
Easiest, Self Learn Drag-n-Drop |
Almost like DOS |
First Experience – Automation Direct DL205 and DirectSoft32
Author: Automation Engineer on Mr. PLC Forum |
| DirectSoft 32 looks like Windows, but behaves like DOS. I found myself doing more F2, F3 or keystroke sequences than actually drag and dropping anything. |
Almost like DOS |
Need to attend 3 day class |
Need to attend 3 day class |
| 22. |
Software Cost & Licensing |
Almost Free $49 |
$395 |
$395 |
Incredible $6800 + Annual maintenance cost |
Incredible $6800 + Annual maintenance cost |
| 23. |
Base with Power Supply |
32 I/O Base - $122
48 I/O Base - $165
64 I/O Base - $187
96 I/O Base - $219
(Including 16 DC In and 16 DC Out - $187)
(All the above I/O bases include CPU and 2 COM Ports (1 RS - 232 and 1 RS 485/422)) |
(3 slot Base)
D2-03BDC1-1 -$135
(4 slot Base)
D2-04BDC1-1-$154
(6 slot Base)
D2-06BDC1-1-$175
(9 slot Base)
D2-06BDC1-1-$215
(All the above Models include 24VDC Power supply)
|
$199 for 20 In and 16 out (Includes 2 COM port and CPU) |
1763-L16 $550 (Includes 6 DC In, 2 DC Out, 2 Relay out, 2 Analog In, 2 Analog Out,1 COM port and Ethernet / IP and CPU) |
1769 -PB2 - $280
(Power supply, I/Os and CPU are seperate and are DIN rail Mounted) |
| 24. |
CPU and COM Ports |
32 I/O Base - $122
48 I/O Base - $165
64 I/O Base - $187
96 I/O Base - $219
(Including 16 DC In and 16 DC Out - $187)
(All the above I/O bases include CPU and 2 COM Ports (1 RS - 232 and 1 RS 485/422)) |
D2-260 - $299
(2 Serial Ports)
D2-250-1 - $259
(2 Serial Ports)
D2-240 - $199
(2 Serial Ports)
D2-230 - $139
(1 Serial Port)
|
$199 for 20 In and 16 out (Includes 2 COM port and CPU) |
1763-L16 $550 (Includes 6 DC In, 2 DC Out, 2 Relay out, 2 Analog In, 2 Analog Out,1 COM port and Ethernet / IP and CPU) |
1769 -L20 -$1195
|
| 25. |
32 I/O System, 16 DI, 8 DO, 4 AI and 4 AO (Voltage) without Programming software |
EZPLC-D-32 - $122
2@EZIO-8DCI - $44
EZIO-8DCO - $22
EZIO-4ANI4ANOC - $109
TOTAL - $297 |
D2-260 - $299
D2-16ND3-2 - $82
D2-08TD2 - $52
F2-04AD-1 - $199
2@F2-02DA-1 - $312
D2-06BDC1-1 - $175
TOTAL-$1229
|
D0-06DD1-D - $199
2@F0-4AD2DA-1 -$370
TOTAL - $569
|
1763-L16BBB $550
1763 -MM1-$150
1763-NC01-$40
1762-IQ16-$176
1762-0B8 -
$149
1762-IF2OF2-$608
TOTAL-$1673
|
1769 -PB2 - $280
1769 -L20 -$1195
1769-IQ16 -$247
1769-OV16-$296
1769-0B8 - $149
1769-IF4OF2-603
1769-OF2- $504
TOTAL-$3125 |
| 26. |
Digital DC Input |
EZIO-8DCI - $22 for 8 Points |
D2-08TD1 - $52 for 8 Points |
D0-10ND3 - $49 for 10 Points |
1762-IQ8 - $146 for 8 Points |
1769-iq16 - $247 for 16 Points |
| 27. |
Digital DC Output |
EZIO-8DCOP - $22 for 8 Points (Short ckt Proof) |
D2-08TD1 - $52 for 8 Points |
D0-10TD2 - $52 for 10 Points |
1762-OB8 - $156 for 8 Points |
1769-OB8 - $257 for 8 Points |
| 28. |
Combo DC Module |
EZIO-4DCI4DCOP -$22 for 4 DC In and 4 DC Out |
Not Available |
D0-08CDD1 - $55 for 4 DC In and 4 DC Out |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| 29. |
Combo DC Module with Relay Outputs |
EZIO-4DCI4RLO - $44 for 4 DC IN and 4 Relay Out |
D2-08CDR - $59 for 4 DC IN and 4 Relay Out |
D0-07CDR - $55 for 4 DC IN and 3 Relay Out |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| 30. |
Digital AC Input |
EZIO-8ACI $34 for 8 Points |
D2-08NA-1 - $69 for 8 Points |
Not Available |
1762-IA8 - $151 for 8 Points |
1769-IA81 - $262 for 8 Points |
| 31. |
Digital AC Output |
EZIO-8ACOP - $34 for 8 Points |
D2-08TA - $119 for 8 Points (18 - 220VAC) |
Not Available |
1762-OA8 - $195 for 8 Points |
1769-OA8 - $291 for 8 Points |
| 32. |
Digital DC Relay Outputs |
EZIO-4RLO - $39 for 4 Points |
D2-08TR - $62 for 8 Points |
D0-08TR - $55 for 8 Points |
1762-OW8 - $156 for 8 Points |
1769-OW8 - $218 for 8 Points |
| 33. |
AC and DC Module |
EZIO-4DCI4ACO - $34 for 4 DC IN and 4 AC Out |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
1769-IQ6XOW4 - $247 for 6 DC IN and 4 Relay Out |
| 34. |
Analog Input Current |
EZIO-8ANIC - $109 for 8 Points |
F2-08AD-1 - $245 for 8 Points |
F0-04AD-1 - $79, for 4 Points |
1762-IF4 - $319 for 4 Points |
1769-IF8 - $805 for 8 Points |
| 35. |
Analog Output Current |
EZIO-8ANOC - $109 for 8 Points |
F2-08DA-1 - $156 for 8 Points |
Not Available |
1762-OF4 - $291 for 4 Points |
1769-OF8C - $1508 for 8 Points |
| 36. |
Combo Analog Module Current |
EZIO-4ANI4ANOC -$109 for 4 Analog In and 4 Analog Out |
F2-4AD2DA - $279 for 4 Analog In and 2 Analog Out |
F0-4AD2DA-1 - $185 for 4 Pt Analog In and 2 pt Analog Out |
1762-IF2OF2 - $319 for 2 Analog In and 2 Analog Out |
1769-IF4XOF2 - $603 for 4 Analog In and 2 Analog Out |
| 37. |
Thermo Couple Input |
EZIO-4THI - $139 for 4 Points, enhanced option for detecting broken wire or burnt thermocouple |
F2-04THM - $299 for 4 Points |
F0-04THM - $199 for 4 Points |
1762-IT4 - $447 for 4 Points |
1769-IT6 - $1022 for 6 Points |
| 38. |
RTD Inputs |
EZIO - 4RTD - $179 for 4 Points |
F2-04RTD - $299 for 4 Points |
F0-04RTD - $199 for 4 Points |
1762-IR4 - $447 for 4 Points |
1769-IR6 - $1084 for 6 Points |
| 39. |
High Speed Counter Modules |
EZIO-HSCM1 - $99 for High Speed counter module with 1 Quadrature Output
EZIO-HSCM2 - $99 for High Speed counter module with 2 Quadrature Output |
H2-CTRIO - $289 |
H0-CTRIO - $195 |
Not Available |
$922 for 2/4
2/4 Channel High Speed Counter/Encoder Module |
| 40. |
Ethernet module |
EZPLC-ETHERNET - $100 with Modbus TCP/IP |
H2-ECOM100 - $299 |
H0-ECOM100 - $199 |
Not Available |
1768-ENBT - $1025 with Ethernet / IP Bridge Module |
| 41. |
Profibus slave Card |
EZPLC-PROFIBUS - $139 |
H2-PBC - $269 |
H0-PSCM - $259 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| 42. |
DeviceNet Slave Card |
EZPLC-DEVICENET -$79 |
F2-DEVNETS-1 - $314 |
D0-DEVNETS - $79 |
Not Available |
1769 - ADN - $535 for DeviceNet Adapter and
1769 -SDN -$772 for Devicenet Scanner |
