Automation Articles
Automation Article Listing
Below are a few samples of our 24 automation articles, followed by a button to view all of the articles in this category. You will learn about industrial automation programming, troubleshooting, security, safety, reliability, and more as it relates to industrial automation control.
This automation section is one of our largest and most educational. Within this automation section, PLCs and supporting technologies make up the bulk of the articles. Brands most discussed within the articles are Rockwell's AB PLC and Siemens PLC. Related more advanced technology is discussed too, for example, PAC, HMI, SCADA, PID, etc. There are articles about communication and industrial networking on those devices too. Something for everyone, if you are interested in industrial automation anyway.
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Industrial Networking Solutions Security for PLC and SCADA
Industrial Networking Solutions Security - PLC, SCADA article by Bus Industrial Network. Industrial network security solutions essential to PLC/SCADA security.
Automation Technician Training + PLC programming languages
2024 PLC automation trends. Essential for acclimating automation technician training students. Trends in PLC programming languages are also explored.
Induced Voltage Uses by Instrumentation Technicians
Article about electromagnetic induction and induced voltage uses by Instrumentation Technicians. It includes an induced voltage simulator for new students.
CNC Programming vs PLC Programming Examples
The article CNC Programming versus PLC Programming Examples explores G code compared to ladder logic. Also why a CNC programer needs to know PLC ladder logic?
CNC Maintenance PLC Troubleshooting Flowchart
Machine operator level CNC troubleshooting to maintenance technician PLC troubleshooting, this CNC - PLC troubleshooting article and flowchart will help.
Troubleshooting Problems | Solution heat treatment system
Case study of the problem and solution heat treatment of the steel induction hardening machine. Some may consider it an advanced heat treatment problem.
IIoT (Industrial IoT Security)
IIoT (Industrial IoT) Security: Top Industry 4.0 solutions given on IoT security to keep your smart manufacturing operation secure and smart factory running.
What is the easiest PLC to program?
Answer to the common question, What is the easiest PLC to program? Answered by 30+ year veteran industrial instructor of maintenance and engineers on PLCs.
Implementation of Industry 4.0 in the USA comes with a great risk most overlooked... maintenance. Details of maintenance barriers to overcome. IE: IIoT and CPS
PID Controller Design and model-based control tuning article
PID design: Discussed are the qualities required for good dynamic process data and tuning methods for dynamic modeling the process data for controller design.
OEE - Automated data collection of equipment availability.
Article: Data acquisition system, why use an automated data collection system for your automated equipment. How to calculate OEE and generate system reports.
PAC vs. PLC Controllers: Compares Controllogix-RSLogix 5000
This PAC vs. PLC article explores all aspects of the comparison between PAC controller and PLC controller. Examples are Controllogix and RSLogix 5000 software.