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Analog PLCs: Voltage vs Current

            Programable logic controllers (PLC) are devices known to be completely digital, and, usually, digital devices are very easy to understand in the electrical side of things, they work with binary language, 1 and 0, true and false, reference voltage and ground, and this is true even today. But then, how do they have the […]

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What is a Real Time Clock (RTC) in a PLC?

Real-time clocks (RTC) are not clocks like the one on your nightstand that automatically changes time as the season changes from standard time to daylight savings. Those work with a radio receiver inside the casing tuned to the national time observatory that measures light frequency from a very stable and accurate source to keep us […]

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Analog vs. Digital

How do digital devices stack up against their analog predecessors? All electronics, including PLCs, rely on signals to collect, store, and transmit information. Electronic designs are based on the types of signals — analog, digital (discrete), or both — that each device will use for their inputs and outputs (I/O). These signals can transmit all […]

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What is a Thermocouple? -And what is it used for?

The evolution of technology mainly depends on the automation of tasks and reliability. One of the main components for automation is the sensor to collect information and take action accordingly. A sensor is a physical component that measures physical input from its surrounding environment and translates it into data that can be understood by either […]

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Hardware Comparison: RX7I vs RX3I Series Overview

Both RX3i and RX7i belong to the GE PAC product series, both controllers are designed for high-speed I/O and fully capable to control the complex process and large-scale Inputs/Outputs. RX3i has an edge over RX7i in its advanced communication options and certification to use in marine environments.

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Modeling Human Behavior Through AI-Powered Marketing

As one of the most popular applications of user-centric AI, marketing teams have a head start on modeling human behavior. Digital marketing has struck a balance between computing performance and human intuition that can accelerate applications in other industries. Early successes in bringing AI to marketing may reveal patterns in human thought and behavior that […]

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5 Ways Robotics is Changing Manufacturing

The need for top quality automated tools in combination with the request for improved margins and faster completion of the various manufacturing projects are some of the main reasons why robotics could be decisive for the future of manufacturing. Nevertheless, there are still many things that have to be done before we can claim that […]

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FIRST: How the Inventor of the Segway Found a Way to Create Engineers Using Robots

You’re probably familiar with the Segway, but do you know who invented it?  Or how about clean water? No, I’m not asking if you know who invented clean water. I am asking if you know who invented the water filtration system which allows you to drink that clean water? Let me ask some different questions. […]

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9 “New” Features on the iPhone 7 & 8 Features That Make the iPhone 8 What You Really Want

*Picture Credit to Apple Have you been waiting for the past two or more years to upgrade your old, worn out phone to the iPhone 7 or the iPhone 7 Plus? I mean, new iPhones coming out are one of the biggest events every fall! Did you wait eagerly by the internet to watch Apple release the new and exciting features they included in this iPhone? And after […]

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New to PLCs? All the Basics are Right Here.

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