Automation Articles
Automation Article Listing
Below are all 28 industrial automation articles currently in this category. Topics include PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI, SCADA, PACs, PID control, industrial networking, safety, reliability, and related automation technologies.
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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Automation Control Training Comparison for Plants and Schools | BIN95
Compare BIN95, RealPars, SolisPLC and TPC self-study automation training features, licensing and one- and three-year costs for 25 or 200 learners.
PLC Technician Training Requirments
What PLC technician training to look for in your new hires and current employees? Why should PLC training for a PLC technician be anything less? Learn more here.
This article gives you PLC SCADA system training advice so you can select the best PLC SCADA System Training. Difference between SCADA operator and maintenance.
PLC Controller Failure Rates - PLC MTBF
Answered: What are PLC controller failure rates? This article also covers equipment failure rate from a PLC failure rate perspective (automation controller).
PLC Troubleshooting Tips: Instructions That Can Fool You | BIN95
PLC troubleshooting tips for logic that appears illogical. Diagnose OTL/OTU, JSR/RET, JMP/LBL, MCR, forces, and controller status using practical troubleshooting methods.
PLC Troubleshooting Training. Find faults In Just Minutes!
This article details the PLC troubleshooting training video, which demonstrates using a PLC to troubleshoot complex equipment in just minutes.
Waterjet Automated Cutting Machines FAQ
Explore the impact of automated cutting machines, CNC technology, and advanced waterjet cutting systems on modern manufacturing efficiency and precision.
Automation Technician Training & PLC Programming Trends
Discover 2025 PLC automation trends and programming languages. Essential insights for automation technician training, certification prep, and career growth.
PLC Programming Example, simple manual automatic control.
A PLC Programming Example of a simple manual and automatic control. In this article, you will also be introduced to some PLC programming best practices.
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?
What is Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM PLC Training?
Whitepaper: A closer look at OEM PLC Training using a CNC manufacturer and PLC training example. A machine manufacturer uses other OEM parts in their equipment.
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 Maintenance PLC Troubleshooting Flowchart
Machine operator level CNC troubleshooting to maintenance technician PLC troubleshooting, this CNC - PLC troubleshooting article and flowchart will help.
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.
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.
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.
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
Open Production Line Factory IO Sim Software Example
Introduction to the open production line using Factory IO and Siemens S7-300 simulators. An intermediate lesson featuring a two-machining center production line.
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.
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.
Automating Data Collection for Manufacturing
Whitepaper on automated data collection for production monitoring and analysis. A 5-step guide to manufacturing data collection critical to Industry 4.0.
Fun Las Vegas PLC Programming Examples
Entertainment industry example in Las Vegas of how creative PLC programming solutions come from the programmer having a diverse automation projects background.
PLC Random Numbers: This PLC programming example is how to program in ladder logic, logic to generate a random number in PLCs that do not have an RND function.
RSLogix 5000 troubleshooting vs PLC Troubleshooting
Why PLC troubleshooting is a lesser required skill than how to troubleshoot with a PLC. This article focus on Allen Bradley Rockwell RSLogix 5000 - 500 brands.
What is RSLinx classic for PLC communication?
What is RSLinks Classic for PLC Communication article with simulation to walk through, practice, and test the Rockwell RSLinx software RSWho connect to PLC.
M2M|New Possibilities for Preventive Maintenance
M2M Device Networking Technology Article - Enabling New Possibilities for Preventive Maintenance. M2M (machine-to-machine, machine-to-man, machine-to-mobile).