Weidmüller’s universal conversion/migration platform will substantially reduce the time and expense of updating your legacy systems to any new PLC or DCS system.
Benefits:
Update your PLC/DCS system quickly, easily, and without errors. Click on the images below to view the migration steps.
Disengage swing arms from 1771 modules
Remove the 1771 chassis from the cabinet
Replace with new adapter chassis
Install adapter card on chassis
Re-terminate the swing arm
Connect the migration cable to the adapter.
Mount the new PLC and connect adapter cable to new I/O card
Completed PLC 5 migration
Download: PLC 5 Migration — This Weidmuller brochure outlines a universal migration platform for Allen-Bradley PLC 5 1771 systems, enabling upgrades without disturbing existing field wiring. It features plug-and-play card adaptors and engineered cables that allow conversion in hours instead of weeks, with compatibility for multiple I/O point configurations and global approvals.
Download: PLC 5 MiBridge Adapter Migration — This Weidmuller brochure outlines MiBridge migration adapters for upgrading Allen-Bradley PLC 5 systems without rewiring. It enables existing field wiring to remain in place while using pre-assembled cables and plug-and-play adapters, helping transition to new PLC/DCS platforms with minimized downtime and faster installation compared to traditional rewiring approaches.
