IndraLogic XLC (eXtended Logic Control) PLC includes editor tools, object orientation as an extension to IEC 61131-3, comprehensive function libraries, and fast compilers for efficient generation of ...

Are you looking for an easy touchscreen for your PLC? These HMI panels support many brands, connect in different ways, and are quick to set up.

A programmable logic controller (PLC) is an industrial solid-state computer that monitors inputs and outputs, and makes logic-based decisions for automated processes or machines. 1. The image above is ...

This tutorial offers an in-depth introduction into programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The article starts with an overview of the history and the role PLCs in factory automation. The basic ...

1. Bench test. When working with a controller, it's important to know its capabilities and if it meets the needs of your project. There's nothing worse than being halfway through the project, only to ...

An HVAC company in search of modern machine-control advantages finds an Arduino-compatible open PLC controller is the solution. Like many modern-day makers and hobbyists, I have always been inspired ...

Programmable logic controllers (PLC) save time, money, and energy in process control systems. They simplify systems. A brief history of manufacturing processes sets the stage for how to use modern ICs ...

The question of when it’s most appropriate to use an RTU or a PLC has not faded with the continued rise of the PLC and the PAC (programmable automation controller). In fact, a member of the Automation ...

The world has faced many geopolitical, environmental, economic, and technological changes over the past several years, and with these have come new learnings and opportunities to refine our practices ...