Sustaining Defence Control Systems based on LT200 PLC (programmable logic controller) and IEC 61131-3 STRATON Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
A Seamless Transition for Advanced Automation
The Defence industry continuously seeks robust, reliable, and cutting-edge automation solutions to maintain operational efficiency and security. In this context, LEROY Automation introduces the LT200 STRATON solution, a next-generation programmable automation system designed to replace the legacy LT160 PLCs. This hardware and software evolution ensures improved performance, streamlined configuration, and long-term sustainability for critical defence applications.
Why Upgrade to LT200 STRATON?
The LT200 automation platform brings significant advancements over the LT160, offering:
- Enhanced Programming Capabilities: The LT200 supports IEC 61131-3 programming languages within the STRATON software tool suite, providing a flexible and standardized development environment.
- Simplified Hardware Integration: Migration from LT160 to LT200 requires only a CPU card upgrade, minimizing installation effort while maintaining existing wiring.
- Optimized Communication Protocols: The LT200 enables seamless integration with supervisory systems via MODBUS, or secured communication protocols (SSH, HTTPs, sFTP) ensuring reliable data exchanges and system monitoring.
- Improved Diagnostics & Maintenance: Real-time visualization tools and comprehensive diagnostic features enhance system monitoring, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
A Step-by-Step Migration Process
To facilitate the transition, LEROY Automation provides a structured approach:
- Project Initialization: Users can integrate the new LT200 PLC by using a pre-configured project template, simplifying the setup process, and allowing to kick-start automation projects.
- Hardware Configuration: The LT200 requires minimal changes, as existing module configurations can be directly imported into STRATON IDE.
- Software Adaptation: Users can easily transfer and adapt existing OPAL32 or ISaGRAF programs to the STRATON PLC platform using predefined function blocks.
- Testing & Deployment: With STRATON’s real-time monitoring tools, engineers can validate system performance before full deployment.
Future-Proofing Defence Automation
By migrating to LT200 STRATON solution, defence contractors and integrators benefit from a scalable and future-ready automation solution. The platform’s modularity allows for expansions and enhancements, ensuring it meets evolving critical safety, security and cyber requirements. Additionally, the intuitive programming environment empowers engineers to develop more sophisticated automation strategies for mission-critical operations.
For more information on the LT200 STRATON PLC migration process, visit www.leroy-automation.com or contact our technical support team
Stay ahead in Defence automation with the ruggedized LT200 STRATON platform — where high-performance reliability meets leading-edge innovation.