This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.
This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.
An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams,…
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.
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is…
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system.…
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic,…
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to…
Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to understand.
Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices…
Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices are a better fit for certain devices and situations.
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.
Although ‘HMI’ has become synonymous with a durable, rugged touchscreen measuring 7 to 21 inches and mounted in a…
Although ‘HMI’ has become synonymous with a durable, rugged touchscreen measuring 7 to 21 inches and mounted in a control cabinet door, the reality of the interface extends far beyond this device.
A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in…
A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in motor circuits.
This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the…
This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the FX3U-485-BD. You can control speed and monitor the system using ladder logic.
Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of…
Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of industry-leading LED manufacturers.
Learn how to connect, wire, and program a TRi PLC Fx controller in this step-by-step tutorial.
Learn how to connect, wire, and program a TRi PLC Fx controller in this step-by-step tutorial.
Learn how to improve wafer handling robot uptime by identifying common faults, optimizing maintenance, and applying…
Learn how to improve wafer handling robot uptime by identifying common faults, optimizing maintenance, and applying practical troubleshooting.
Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering…
Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering team posed a few questions in hopes of learning more about this technology.
Join Control.com for an inside look at the Rockwell Automation HQ in Milwaukee, WI, and check out a fully automated…
Join Control.com for an inside look at the Rockwell Automation HQ in Milwaukee, WI, and check out a fully automated assembly line. Plus, a preview of new product tutorials, coming soon!
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