Ordinarily, one would expect a 12 month return on
investment.
The superior
performance of the PE3000 should allow the typical test operation to realize an
ROI in less than 6 months. This unusually short period for an ROI applies whether expanded
capacity is needed or not.
As you are aware, replacing your LTX77/90 CP's involves some substantial financial
considerations that go far beyond the CPU purchase price. As you will discover, the PE3000
favorably addresses these issues.