This article is one in an ongoing series about programmable logic controllers and their applications in broadcasting. You can read past articles online at radiomagonline.com. In the last article, we ...

In most industrial plants, it's not uncommon to have programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from different suppliers, often on the same production line. Each PLC may come with a different communication ...

Use your mouse to rotate the picture and note that the unit has a slim profile and seals against the mounting surface with a gasket. All relevant connections are on the rear, protected side. Designed ...

The Arduino Opta micro programmable logic controller (PLC) provides a unique entry point into the automation field. Automation fields like smart homes, process controls, and robotics are project areas ...

In part one of this series, we looked at the PLC’s internal architecture, briefly discussed Ladder Logic programming, Human-Machine Interfaces, advantages of the PLC’s ability to react consistently ...

When a big rig customization shop needed a way to automate lighting and other features, it found that an industrial-grade PLC/HMI platform was its ticket to ride. Witnessing a big rig truck rolling ...

This makes the units suitable for use in small- to medium-size machines whose processes have to be controlled, displayed and operated locally. Each HMI is equipped with a PROFINET master and ...