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Saturday, July 05, 2025 10:23:32 AM
A number of companies manufacture programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that are highly relevant for digital transformation—especially in Industry 4.0, smart factories, energy, utilities, and infrastructure automation.
Siemens
SIMATIC S7-1200
Schneider
TM221C16R
Rockwell Automation
2080-LC20-20QBBR
This is the picture below of the MTi Mingothings metering box post on LinkedIn not to long ago
The picture starts out with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Here’s a categorized breakdown of the cost of the leading PLC manufacturers aligned with digital transformation goals:
Rockwell Allen-Bradley 2080-LC20: ~$495 new, ~$300 refurbished.
MROSupply lists it at $495 new .
DO?Supply (refurbished) offers it for about $306 .
Another surplus source (PLC Hardware) shows it around $300 refurbished
Software Licenses
CCW Standard Edition (Free)
Cost: Free
Features: Provides essential programming, simulation, and configuration tools for Micro800 controllers, including the 2080-LC20-20QBBR.
Availability: Available for download from the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC).
Or
CCW Developer Edition (Paid)
Cost: Approximately $582.93 USD
Features: Offers advanced features such as enhanced simulation capabilities, expanded device support, and additional diagnostic tools.
Availability: Available for purchase through authorized Rockwell Automation distributors.
Siemens S7-1200 (1214C): ~$280–$390 new; ~$200–$330 used.
Amazon shows listings between $278 – $390 for new units .
eBay listings for S7-1200 CPUs are around $328 .
Alibaba options start as low as $90 – $160, but these likely aren’t genuine OEM products
TIA Portal Basic (programming software): ~$300–$500 licensed.
Schneider Electric Modicon M221 PLC (TM221C16R):
Expect to pay around $260–$370 per unit for the TM221C16R PLC, depending on the supplier and order size. Lowest pricing came in at $259, while standard market rates hover around $340–$370.
Mouser Electronics lists it at $367.21 for a single unit, with tiered bulk pricing:
10 units: $354.98 each
25 units: $330.48 each
RSP Supply shows a similar new-unit price, with a sale rate of $367.58
Blackhawk Supply (via Square D channel) offers it at $341.28
Madison Electric quotes $259.00
Software (SoMachine Basic) and additional modules (e.g., analog, I/O extensions) are not included and should be budgeted separately (~$200–$400 each).
Siemens
SIMATIC S7-1200
Schneider
TM221C16R
Rockwell Automation
2080-LC20-20QBBR
This is the picture below of the MTi Mingothings metering box post on LinkedIn not to long ago
The picture starts out with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Here’s a categorized breakdown of the cost of the leading PLC manufacturers aligned with digital transformation goals:
Rockwell Allen-Bradley 2080-LC20: ~$495 new, ~$300 refurbished.
MROSupply lists it at $495 new .
DO?Supply (refurbished) offers it for about $306 .
Another surplus source (PLC Hardware) shows it around $300 refurbished
Software Licenses
CCW Standard Edition (Free)
Cost: Free
Features: Provides essential programming, simulation, and configuration tools for Micro800 controllers, including the 2080-LC20-20QBBR.
Availability: Available for download from the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC).
Or
CCW Developer Edition (Paid)
Cost: Approximately $582.93 USD
Features: Offers advanced features such as enhanced simulation capabilities, expanded device support, and additional diagnostic tools.
Availability: Available for purchase through authorized Rockwell Automation distributors.
Siemens S7-1200 (1214C): ~$280–$390 new; ~$200–$330 used.
Amazon shows listings between $278 – $390 for new units .
eBay listings for S7-1200 CPUs are around $328 .
Alibaba options start as low as $90 – $160, but these likely aren’t genuine OEM products
TIA Portal Basic (programming software): ~$300–$500 licensed.
Schneider Electric Modicon M221 PLC (TM221C16R):
Expect to pay around $260–$370 per unit for the TM221C16R PLC, depending on the supplier and order size. Lowest pricing came in at $259, while standard market rates hover around $340–$370.
Mouser Electronics lists it at $367.21 for a single unit, with tiered bulk pricing:
10 units: $354.98 each
25 units: $330.48 each
RSP Supply shows a similar new-unit price, with a sale rate of $367.58
Blackhawk Supply (via Square D channel) offers it at $341.28
Madison Electric quotes $259.00
Software (SoMachine Basic) and additional modules (e.g., analog, I/O extensions) are not included and should be budgeted separately (~$200–$400 each).
