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Raspberry Pi vs PLC

The topic ‘Raspberry Pi vs. PLC’ has been an all-time favorite of the DIY and industrial automation community. In this article, we’ll be discussing each one, what they can do, what each has to offer, and contrast them according to their capabilities to better understand which one we should select for a particular application. What […]

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How to Test PLC Analog Output

Overview of PLC Analog Outputs  A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a compact computer-based industrial control system that uses input/output(I/O) modules to control processes, machines, equipment, and other control modules. A PLC receives various types of electronic and electrical signals. It uses the received signals(input) and its programmed logic to monitor and control the outputs […]

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PLC Basics

Our modern society, relies heavily on automated machinery or equipment to perform most of the critical industrial processes, from generating electricity to refining oil. Advancements in automation technology has led to the development of more sophisticated and tech-savvy industrial control systems. This has allowed industries to scale new heights of innovation and production. The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) forms the backbone of these advanced control systems.  What is a Programmable Logic Controller? What are the […]

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PLC vs SCADA

Industrial setups that deal with water and waste control, oil and gas, energy, telecommunications, and transportation, use complex technologies to monitor the processes involved. If the correct monitoring technology is not installed, then these industries would not be able to efficiently provide the essential services that people depend on. Technological advances in the industrial sector […]

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PLC Algorithm Implementation

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are used as a hardware platform on which a control program is executed. They are the most popular and powerful devices used in industrial process control applications. A PLC program or algorithm can be defined as a combination of various functions that are needed to automate a given task. Automation principles […]

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Why do you Need a Separate Power Supply for Your PLC?

PLCs are general-purpose, microprocessor-based controllers which provide logic, counting, analog, and timing control enhanced with a variety of network communications capabilities. It is mainly used in industrial computing systems to control manufacturing processes, assembly lines, and other industrial automation equipment that require a highly reliable control and fault diagnosis method. A PLC system consists of […]

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SIL 2 vs SIL 3

What are Safety Integrity Levels, and how do they relate to Safety Instrumented Systems?  We frequently receive all sorts of questions around process safety control devices and instruments, and thought we’d help share information in this blog article to answer many of those questions.  We’ll take a look at Safety Instrumented Systems and their governing regulations, how […]

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MicroLogix 1100 Selection Guide

Allen-Bradley’s MicroLogix line of Programmable Logic Controllers offers a fantastic value for small-scale automation projects. Where you might not need large I/O counts but could benefit from advanced process control and communication solutions such as those found in industrial machine applications, MicroLogix PLCs have you covered. The MicroLogix 1100 model is the current entry-point into […]

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HMI vs. IPC: What’s the Difference?

Differences Between HMI and IPC             It is not a surprise that some people may be confused at the moment of choosing a monitoring system between Industrial PCs and HMIs. Apart from the technical differences, both devices look a lot alike despite of being quite different. Besides, both devices are fairly common in industrial environments […]

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PLC vs PAC vs IPC: What is the difference?

Sometimes, it can be difficult to clearly understand the differences between PLCs, PACs and industrial PCs because, at the end, all of them are used for the same purpose, controlling a process, but they all do it in different ways. Some people even think that these three systems compete with each other, but they are […]

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