There are many distributed fieldbus capabilities for valve manifolds that can save on network overhead and wiring. In this article, we will look at PLC…
There are many distributed fieldbus capabilities for valve manifolds that can save on network overhead and wiring. In this article, we will look at PLC programming of fieldbus manifolds highlighting Festo's CPX layout.
We will show you how to use common math functions from two popular PLC programs—Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 and…
We will show you how to use common math functions from two popular PLC programs—Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 and Automation Direct Productivity Suite.
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 our Control.com video tutorials, we will share information, experience, and tips for working with PLCs—from the hardware, to the wiring, to the programming logic of inputs, outputs, and communication processes.
Welcome to Control Automation Day 2022—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…
Welcome to Control Automation Day 2022—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!
Counting up and down are commonly required functions in PLC lagger logic programs for tracking inventories, placement…
Counting up and down are commonly required functions in PLC lagger logic programs for tracking inventories, placement patterns, and gaining informational insights about machine performance statistics.
Designing an obsolescence mitigation plan to detect and solve mitigation risks before they occur is key to avoiding…
Designing an obsolescence mitigation plan to detect and solve mitigation risks before they occur is key to avoiding costly downtime and a potential catastrophe in control environments.
Many PLC commands are well-known to programmers, including contacts, coils, timers, and counters. But a less-common…
Many PLC commands are well-known to programmers, including contacts, coils, timers, and counters. But a less-common instruction is the one-shot, capable of harnessing the incredible processing speeds in a CPU.
Control engineering is integrally woven together with electricity and electrical circuits. Even so, sometimes the most…
Control engineering is integrally woven together with electricity and electrical circuits. Even so, sometimes the most basic scenarios become misunderstood through lack of training or experience.
One of the most considerable risks in aging control environments is that eventually, spare parts become obsolete and…
One of the most considerable risks in aging control environments is that eventually, spare parts become obsolete and unavailable, and the lack of an upgrade plan can turn a simple failure into a catastrophe.
Credited with coining the name ‘PLC’, Allen-Bradley and parent company Rockwell Automation are major players in the…
Credited with coining the name ‘PLC’, Allen-Bradley and parent company Rockwell Automation are major players in the world of control systems. Learn how the hardware platforms have evolved into the familiar modern configurations.
The reappearance of the Automate show in Detroit is an opportunity to witness some of the most innovative, exciting…
The reappearance of the Automate show in Detroit is an opportunity to witness some of the most innovative, exciting technology displays from manufacturers around the globe. If you see us, stop and say hello!
Invertek, a global manufacturer of VFDs for single and three-phase motors, announces its investment plans for growing…
Invertek, a global manufacturer of VFDs for single and three-phase motors, announces its investment plans for growing business in Germany and expanding operations into other areas in Europe.
Remote access to equipment offers the benefits of both data visualization and remote programming ability for faster…
Remote access to equipment offers the benefits of both data visualization and remote programming ability for faster operation. Ewon’s recent announcement of the free M2Web offers remote access solutions.
The timer is a fundamental function of ladder logic programming. In this article, we discuss on- and off-delay as well as…
The timer is a fundamental function of ladder logic programming. In this article, we discuss on- and off-delay as well as retentive timers and define the inputs and outputs required to properly use them.
Scaling values has a wide range of applications and helps to match output values to their real-world applications. Most…
Scaling values has a wide range of applications and helps to match output values to their real-world applications. Most scaling is linear, but many of these real-world changes are not quite so simple.
In the world of modern manufacturing, we want the tools to be effective, safe, and very easy to install and commission.…
In the world of modern manufacturing, we want the tools to be effective, safe, and very easy to install and commission. But when we say ‘easy’, how easy can it really be to commission robotic tools?
HELUKABEL adds EKD Systems and Sangel Systemtechnik to its network to become a complete electrical connection system…
HELUKABEL adds EKD Systems and Sangel Systemtechnik to its network to become a complete electrical connection system solution provider.
Power supplies tend to get a reputation as one of the most important power considerations of a DC control circuit - but…
Power supplies tend to get a reputation as one of the most important power considerations of a DC control circuit - but we can’t ignore other key players: power filters, converters, and backup power modules.
What if you could control the end position and the speed of a hydraulic actuator accurately with just a simple signal?…
What if you could control the end position and the speed of a hydraulic actuator accurately with just a simple signal? Some systems use simple open/close valves, but others require far more precision.
SMC announces a new electric actuator series with high-rigidity guide rods, equipped with a battery-less encoder, driven…
SMC announces a new electric actuator series with high-rigidity guide rods, equipped with a battery-less encoder, driven by stepper motor and matching drive compatible with multiple networks.
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