ACE PLC

Serious machine control. Starting at $59.

Choose from 9 to 36 I/O points—with digital, analog, temperature, serial, and motion options—all in a PLC just 2.5 inches square.

Compare Ace Models New to PLCs? Starter Bundle — $93
2.5 × 2.5 in Footprint 2.5 × 2.5 in
9–36 I/O points 9–36 I/O
Starting at $59 Entry price From $59
Made in the USA United States flag Designed & manufactured Made in USA United States flag
Free U.S. shipping $99+ 30-day returns 1-year hardware warranty

WHY ACE?

Big control. Small PLC.

Machine control without the size, cost, or software overhead of a traditional PLC.

FROM $59

Serious machine control without the traditional PLC price.

2.5" × 2.5"

Up to 36 I/O in a remarkably small footprint.

UP TO 3 AXES

Stepper and servo pulse control up to 250 kHz.

$0 SOFTWARE

Program and debug with flow chart, ladder—or both.

Models

Ace PLC model selection

Use the filters to find the Ace that's right for you.

Model Digital In Digital Out Analog In Analog Out Thermocouple / Diff Serial Price Qty / Add
Ace 11
Digital In 6 Digital Out 6 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial -
$59
Ace 1430
Digital In 6 Digital Out 12 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232/485
$115
Ace 1450
Digital In 6 Digital Out 12 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple 2 Serial 1 RS232/485
$145
Ace 1600
Digital In 3 Digital Out 6 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232
$75
Ace 1630 3 ranges Choose analog range
Digital In 3 Digital Out 3 Analog In 3 Choose an input range to add Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232
$89
Ace 1700
Digital In 12 Digital Out 24 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial -
$155
Ace 1701
Digital In 8 Digital Out 24 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232
$165
Ace 1800
Digital In 18 Digital Out 18 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial -
$155
Ace 1801
Digital In 14 Digital Out 18 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232
$165
Ace 1802
Digital In 18 Digital Out 14 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232
$165
Ace 22
Digital In 12 Digital Out 12 Analog In - Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial -
$109
Ace 222 3 ranges Choose analog range
Digital In 12 Digital Out 12 Analog In 12 Choose an input range to add Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial -
$179
Ace 3090 3 ranges Choose analog range
Digital In 6 Digital Out 18 Analog In 3 Choose an input range to add Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple 4 Serial 1 RS232
$215
Ace 5150 3 ranges Choose analog range
Digital In 12 Digital Out 12 Analog In 3 Choose an input range to add Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232
$165
Ace 7092 3 ranges Choose analog range
Digital In 6 Digital Out 12 Analog In 4 Choose an input range to add Analog Out 2 12-bit Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple 4 Serial 2 RS232
$279
Ace 7096 3 ranges Choose analog range
Digital In 6 Digital Out 12 Analog In 4 Choose an input range to add Analog Out 2 16-bit Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple 4 Serial 2 RS232
$299
Ace 5190 3 ranges Choose analog range
Digital In 12 Digital Out 12 Analog In 9 Choose an input range to add Analog Out - Thermocouple / Diff Thermocouple - Serial 1 RS232
$165

GET STARTED

Build your first PLC program for $93.

Everything you need to start programming with real hardware. The Simulator Stick lets you switch all six Ace 11 inputs on and off, so you can build, run, and debug your first application right at your desk—no sensors, switches, or field wiring required.

Ace 11, Simulator Stick, and programming cable—everything you need to build and debug your first application at your desk.

Ace 11

Ace 11

$59

Simulator Stick

Simulator Stick

$29

6' Programming Cable for Ace PLCs

vProg6 Programming Cable vProg6 Programming Cable

$5

$93 total

PLC + simulator + programming cable

CAPABILITIES

One small PLC. A lot of ways to control a machine.

Choose the combination of I/O, sensing, communications, and motion your application needs.

Digital

Sensors · Switches · Relays · Solenoids

Analog

0–5V · 0–10V · 0–20mA

Temperature

J · K · N · T Thermocouples

Serial

Connect drives, instruments & devices

Motion

Stepper · Servo · PWM

WIRING

Wire it the way your machine needs.

Ace includes removable spring terminals for compact field wiring. When your application needs larger wire, isolation, relays, or higher-current outputs, add the Terminal Boards that fit your machine.

Compact when you want it. Expandable when you need it.

Learn about Terminals

Choose the termination your application needs.

Programming

Build and debug your control program with Velocio software.

Build and debug in one environment.

Create Ace programs with flow-chart logic, ladder logic, or a combination of both. Configure hardware, build reusable logic, connect to the PLC, and debug the machine from the same development environment.

Flow-chart logic · Ladder logic · Hardware setup · Online debug

Accessories

Mount, program, and test your Ace.

Mount, program, and test.

Mounting

vMount $5

DIN-rail and bolt mounting adapter. Twist onto the PLC underside, then snap onto 35 mm DIN rail or mount with #8 screws spaced one inch apart.

DIN-rail / bolt mounting

$5

Details

Programming

vProg6 $5

Programming cable for Ace PLCs.

Ace programming cable

$5

Details

Input testing

Simulator Stick $29

Plugs into a digital-input port and provides six switches for testing input logic without field devices.

Test all six digital inputs

$29

Details

Electrical specifications

Ace family electrical limits and signal options.

Electrical specifications

Available interfaces vary by model. Use these family values with the model table and the official Ace datasheet when planning the panel and field wiring.

Capabilities vary by model. See the Ace datasheet for full specifications.

Ace PLC family

Power Power
5.1 to 28.0 VDC, 300 mA maximum 5.1–28 VDC · 300 mA max
Digital inputs Digital inputs
3 to 30 VDC 3–30 VDC
Digital outputs Digital outputs
3 to 30 VDC sinking transistor, 300 mA maximum 3–30 VDC · sinking · 300 mA max
Analog inputs Analog inputs
12 bit 12-bit
Analog outputs Analog outputs
12 or 16 bit depending on model; software-configurable for 0–5 VDC or 0–10 VDC 12/16-bit · 0–5V / 0–10V
Thermocouple / differential analog Thermocouple / differential
J, K, N, or T type; 16-bit ±0.256 V, ±0.512 V, ±1.024 V, or ±2.048 V ranges J, K, N, T · 16-bit
Ace datasheet View Ace Datasheet →

Complete the system

Add an HMI and Stack Light.

Complete your control system.

After wiring with terminal modules, add the operator interface and machine-status hardware your application needs.

Velocio Command HMI

Give operators a clear point of control.

Command HMI

Add a Command HMI when the machine needs local controls, status displays, recipes, trends, alarms, or other operator interaction.

Touchscreens from $99

Controls · Recipes · Trends · Alarms

Explore Command HMIs Explore HMIs →

Make machine state visible.

Status

Add Status for clear, highly visible machine-state indication, audible alerts, and operator notifications beyond the control panel.

Machine state at a glance

Light · Sound · Operator notifications

Explore Status Explore Status →

EMBEDDED INTEGRATION

Same Ace. Built into your hardware.

Ace is a complete PLC solution for machines using conventional wiring and termination. For OEMs who want the controls integrated directly into their own electronics, eAce puts the same Ace PLC hardware into an embedded form designed to plug into a custom motherboard.

Same PLC. Different termination.

Explore eAce

NEXT STEP

Find the right Ace for your machine.

Filter by I/O, signal type, communications, and price to select the model that fits your application.

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