Rugged Controls Replaces Discontinued RPC-80x With New RPC-80x-C Controller

Rugged Controls announced the launch of the RPC-80x-C Programmable Controller on October 26, 2026, a replacement for the discontinued RPC-80x that adds a new color display. The Seattle manufacturer of smart instrumentation for extreme working environments said the controller keeps the fit, functionality and rugged design of the previous version. EIN Presswire published the announcement.

What the RPC-80x-C Controller Does

The RPC-80x-C is designed for integration with any automation application and gives operators a centralized interface for monitoring measurement data, according to the company. Rugged Controls said the updated controller provides a clearer, more intuitive interface for monitoring and controlling critical equipment in demanding industrial applications. Its rugged construction suits applications where dependable instrumentation is required in challenging working environments.

Rugged Controls said the controller is well-suited for applications across oil and gas, maritime, construction, utilities, mining and other operations requiring dependable monitoring and control. Tom Rezanka, President at Rugged Controls, said: "The RPC-80x-C builds on a controller platform that has served our customers for decades while bringing an updated display experience to the product." Rezanka said the product "gives customers a direct path forward from the RPC-80x while providing a more modern interface for their applications." More information is available at rugged-controls.com.

Rugged Controls' Recent Product and Project Record

Rugged Controls released the RPC-90x-C next-generation rugged programmable controller in September 2025, modernizing its core controller platform for hazardous-environment deployments, according to akta.pro company records. The same records show the company launched the RL45 Running Line Tensiometer in March 2026, extending its product line to 500-ton capacity for heavy-lift and offshore mooring applications. In March 2026, Rugged Controls partnered with Delmar Systems on a Gulf of Mexico mooring project, embedding its tension-monitoring products into a major offshore operator's workflow, the records show. Delmar Systems led the project, where Rugged Controls implemented Running Line Tensiometer technology with 2-inch Samson synthetic mooring lines.

Controller Launches Across the Sector

TRUMPF introduced an updated TruPunch 5000 punching machine with new automation and monitoring features on October 23, 2026, retaining 25-tonne punching force and 1,600 strokes per minute, with integrated cameras and a new control system for remote monitoring, Machine Maker reported. Rockwell Automation will debut Emulate3D Factory Test at NVIDIA GTC 2025, showcasing factory-scale virtual controls testing that integrates NVIDIA Omniverse and OpenUSD for digital twin simulation, AETOSWire reported on October 15, 2026.

Availability of the RPC-80x-C

Rugged Controls said the RPC-80x-C is available, with information at rugged-controls.com. The company said the controller is suited to operations requiring dependable monitoring and control.