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 ...

Users never enter the same information twice and they can manage entire projects from sequencing and motion control programs to configuration of field network devices without leaving the operating ...

The Millennium PLC software suite from Adaptive Silicon supports the company's MSA2500 PLC (programmable-logic core). Millennium PLC software provides the tools necessary to evaluate and size the ...

Low-code and modular programming environments are transforming PLC programming, with vendors providing pre-packaged libraries and objects that eliminate traditional IEC-61131-3 style coding, allowing ...

There are many vendors and sources of PLCs: Automation Direct, FactoryMation, B&B Electronics, and yes, even eBay, among others. I will use the Click PLC available from Automation Direct as an example ...