An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams, and parameterization methods.
An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams, and parameterization methods.
Industrial gateways provide secure, reliable connections to OT infrastructure from the outside world, but the options can…
Industrial gateways provide secure, reliable connections to OT infrastructure from the outside world, but the options can be overwhelming. Follow along as we dive into the world of gateways.
Connecting to equipment remotely can save time and travel expenses. It is a powerful tool, but with great power comes…
Connecting to equipment remotely can save time and travel expenses. It is a powerful tool, but with great power comes great responsibility.
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be…
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
Learn how to create programs that directly drive a Meca500 robot arm using a Siemens S7 PLC, including adding the…
Learn how to create programs that directly drive a Meca500 robot arm using a Siemens S7 PLC, including adding the hardware and using pre-built function blocks for STEP7 TIA Portal.
Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security,…
Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security, environmental impacts, regulations, and more.
Showcase, manufacturing, repair, and research: Join Control.com for a recap of our team’s recent visit to the US HQ of…
Showcase, manufacturing, repair, and research: Join Control.com for a recap of our team’s recent visit to the US HQ of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, and see where the magic happens.
MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another.…
MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another. Which method to use relies on understanding how each process is accomplished.
A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.
A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.
This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the…
This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the networking capabilities that drive modern industrial and process automation systems.
Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming…
Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming environment that can be installed on a low-cost single-board controller.
Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on…
Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on the computer? Take a look at Node-RED’s approach to low-code applications.
Data centers have been a focus of industrial automation in recent days. Control.com spoke with experts at Weidmuller to…
Data centers have been a focus of industrial automation in recent days. Control.com spoke with experts at Weidmuller to learn more about how control technology can solve data center challenges.
Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by…
Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by closer collaboration between humans and machines, enhancing safety and profitability.
Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that…
Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that can be employed to protect network switches.
Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often,…
Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.
What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor…
What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor starters for heavy loads?
Network switches are the key components in the production network for secure communication and real-time data sharing…
Network switches are the key components in the production network for secure communication and real-time data sharing between RTUs, PLC frontend servers, workstations, and HMIs.
I had some questions about firewalls for industrial networks, topics like selecting, configuring, and updating the…
I had some questions about firewalls for industrial networks, topics like selecting, configuring, and updating the software, so I turned to some experts for a little advice.
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