Red Lion has added a new series of strain gauge modules to their FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform, along with two ‘sleds’ allowing connection to CAN and J1939 automotive networks.
February 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are incorporating advanced motion profiles requiring motion sensing in many axes.
February 19, 2024 by David Peterson
A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also supports Ethernet/IP as well as CC-Link IE TSN networks.
February 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.
February 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.
February 06, 2024 by David Peterson
This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard model, and the reasons for which a safety PLC may be critical.
January 31, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.
January 16, 2024 by David Peterson
In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from facility-level diagrams to machine-level wiring layouts, is critical.
January 15, 2024 by David Peterson
Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.
January 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read decimals. Computers read binary. Processors read sets of bits. Not so simple.
January 10, 2024 by David Peterson
A complete diagram for wiring nearly any kind of discrete I/O module, including digital, AC, or relay, including both sourcing and sinking varieties.
Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix analog modules for hydraulic and servo motion control systems.
January 03, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might even use more than one, depending on the circumstances and scope of your project.
December 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation’s latest CCW software enhancements, in combination with Micro800 PLC updates, gives engineers a more streamlined experience for standalone machines.
December 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.
December 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley control hardware catalog has long included many series that start with 17xx, but what are these lineups, and what function do they serve?
December 14, 2023 by David Peterson
A flasher can easily be implemented using interlocking timers in a PLC environment on an Arduino Uno using OpenPLC, UiFlow Blockly Code, and a programmable HMI-based LCD unit.
December 11, 2023 by Dr. Don Wilcher
Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety module, engineered for rugged, on-machine installation.
December 11, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data source using the Google Sheets API through a JSON credentials file.
November 27, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
When inputs or outputs stop working, the equipment fails to respond and money starts slipping away. Dive into the concept of troubleshooting I/O without ever opening the PLC software.
November 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
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