Life cycle analysis for Quantum and ControlLogix platforms

QUESTION:

I AM trying to do a life cycle analysis for the Modicon Quantum and Rockwell ControlLogix and cannot find the date these two platforms were introduced. Is the Quantum a derivative of the 984? Your help would be appreciated.

Ram Munoz, Maintenance Engineer, Central Arizona Project

ANSWER:

THE MODICON Quantum product line was introduced in 1994.  Assuming the nature of the question regarding the Quantum being a derivative of the 984 platform, it is not, although the Quantum will run 984LL without conversion.  It will not run 984LL and IEC 61131-3 logic concurrently.  The Quantum was introduced as a new product built from the ground up incorporating new features such as hot-swap capable I/O. The AB ControlLogix product line was introduced in July 1994 with version 1.81.

Watt Durden, Senior Engineer, Westin Engineering Inc.