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Remote Monitoring of Automation Systems, and the Internet of Things

In recent years, remote monitoring systems have been fueling the proliferation of industrial automation, partially due to significant advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. These systems allow industries to have a clear, continuous, and comprehensive view of their processes, production equipment/machinery, and personnel, as well as monitor the working conditions and environmental factors […]

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How PLCs Work With Solenoid Valves

Solenoid valves are an essential part of almost every fluid control system. These electromechanical valves automatically control the flow of liquids and gases. The solenoid valve may work with different circuits to achieve the desired control, ensuring control precision and versatility. It also eliminates the hassle for an engineer to operate the valve physically. That saves […]

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24 VDC vs 120 VAC Controls

Around the world, several control voltages are used for industrial automation, such as 120 VAC, 220 VAC, 240 VAC, 24 VDC, 125 VDC, and 48 VDC. The decision-makers, such as control engineers and plant staff choose control voltage depending on many factors such as system design, safety considerations, cost, distance, speed, sizing, performance, etc. This […]

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Capacitive vs Resistive Touch Screens in Industrial Automation

A touch screen is an electronic visual display that allows the user to control an electronic device simply by touching the icons on the display. The touch screen technology in industries makes navigating simple and quick for operators.  In the industries, hardware input devices such as mice and keyboards are being replaced by touchscreen technology. […]

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Genius I/O Blocks Selection Guide

GE Fanuc offers a family of intelligent and flexible input/output (I/O) blocks. This block family offers flexible configuration, power, and intelligence, which can help ease the equipment design and production process. You can connect the Genius communications bus to various field devices using these blocks. There are various types of Genius Input/output discrete and analog […]

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Examples of PLC Inputs and Outputs

PLC Inputs and Outputs Overview  A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a microprocessor-based digital electronic device, which uses a programmable non-volatile memory to store user-defined instructions and implement specific control functions like programming logic, and sequencing, timing, counting, and arithmetic operations to control various electro-mechanical systems and industrial processes. As a user, you can program […]

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CompactLogix 5000 Selection Guide (5069)

While small format, ultra-economical process controllers have been all the rage in recent years amongst automation manufacturers, their mid-scale counterparts have been quietly gaining upgrades and added feature sets in the background.  Marketing efforts today focus largely on sustainability and eco-awareness, admirably suggesting that industry leaders try to do ‘more with less’, but there are […]

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CompactLogix (1769) Processor Selection Guide

CompactLogix (1769) Processors Overview  1769 CompactLogix Processors are CompactLogix 5370 Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) from Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley. These controllers provide advanced control, communication, and I/O elements in a distributed compact package. The CompactLogix system is designed to bring together the benefits of a Logix platform- common programming, common control engine, and common network protocols- […]

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The CompactLogix Power Supply Selection Guide

Allen Bradley offers CompactLogix power supplies to meet the power requirements of CompactLogix controllers. Allen Bradley has two families of CompactLogix power supplies, 1768 CompactLogix, and 1769 compact input/output (I/O) expansion power supplies. These power supplies are specifically for powering the 1768 CompactLogix controllers, 1768 I/O modules, 1769-L3x CompactLogix controllers, and 1769 compact I/O modules. […]

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CJC Jumpers: Why are they needed in Thermocouple PLC Modules?

CJC jumpers are cold junction compensators used in analog thermocouple PLC modules. To better understand the concept of Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) with CJC jumpers, let’s first review what is a thermocouple and its working principle. What is a Thermocouple?  A thermocouple is a sensing device that measures temperature, it’s basically a high-temperature range thermometer. […]

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