Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are the workhorse computing systems that help to coordinate and harmonize functions performed by the multitude of sensors, actuators, conveyors and many other ...

When discussing the connectivity of a PLC vs. a primary safety controller, it has been said that a PLC is more collaborative than a PSC. However, this is not true. With inbuilt BACnet or Modbus ...

They compared a Python-based control loop on a Raspberry Pi 3B against an C0-12DD1E-2-D AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) using a simple water heating example.

With the venerable programmable logic controller (PLC) marking its 40th anniversary last year, I got to thinking about its timeline. It goes way back in my engineering career - the career before my ...

Should you need to add inhibit action in a line of ladder code, you can add a normally-closed contact from one of the inputs in series with the X001 contact which, if actuated, will prevent the ...

Two new controllers have joined the Jazz 2 Series, the JZ20-R16 and JZ20-R10. The controllers feature 48K (virtual) ladder-logic memory and a built-in mini USB programming port ...

Researchers build undetectable rootkit for programmable logic controllers News Nov 1, 2016 5 mins Computers and Peripherals Security ...

Applied Technology: Programmable Logic Controllers for Broadcast Engineers Sep 1, 2014 3:53 PM, Dennis Sloatman As engineers, we often need to design a customized control system or interface to ...