PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional platform that can present new opportunities…
PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional platform that can present new opportunities for the future of operational technology.
Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs, are designed to receive signals and influence load devices automatically. Learn…
Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs, are designed to receive signals and influence load devices automatically. Learn how to connect and program discrete output devices like solenoids, relays, and lights.
Many control product manufacturers offer these downloadable ‘EDS files’ for peripheral equipment, but what exactly is…
Many control product manufacturers offer these downloadable ‘EDS files’ for peripheral equipment, but what exactly is an EDS, and how can they aid in the development of a project?
Beckhoff released a 12-channel, multi-functional expansion module with special configurable features such as an encoder…
Beckhoff released a 12-channel, multi-functional expansion module with special configurable features such as an encoder input, a PWM output, and an up/down counter for a variety of signal options.
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing.…
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing. In this Control Automation video, we discuss the wiring process for buttons, switches, and discrete sensors, applicable to virtually every PLC.
Control Automation is proud to announce updates to several chapters of our popular online textbook. Check out the…
Control Automation is proud to announce updates to several chapters of our popular online textbook. Check out the improvements in the PLC, Feedback Control, and Power Generation sections.
Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best…
Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best practices.
IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this…
IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.
What are some considerations and challenges when integrating an HMI into an existing control system? Let’s dive into…
What are some considerations and challenges when integrating an HMI into an existing control system? Let’s dive into the benefits and challenges.
This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a…
This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.
Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used…
Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used in industry.
This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.
This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.
A brief overview of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding which one to use.
A brief overview of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding which one to use.
This article offers a brief review of types of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when…
This article offers a brief review of types of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.
Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and…
Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development.
What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?
What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?
The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track…
The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.
Take a look at the concept of cyber resilience in control systems and how it relates to cybersecurity for critical…
Take a look at the concept of cyber resilience in control systems and how it relates to cybersecurity for critical infrastructure in the age of security vulnerabilities
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