For decades, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have been the go-to solution for safety systems across refineries, chemical plants and power facilities. Reliable, flexible and widely understood, ...

A new family of PLC-controlled robots combines a SCARA robot with a PLC Server that allows direct programming of the robot from the Allen-Bradley family of PLCs, through a DF-1 serial connection. The ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. One of the key parts of automation is observing variation, and a process’ ability to control it. Reducing variation ...

Some common pitfalls in machine safety have to do with not wiring devices correctly. Many devices today can cover a range of safety levels, such as SIL 1 through SIL 3, but have different wiring ...

A programmable logic controller (PLC) is an industrial solid-state computer that monitors inputs and outputs, and makes logic-based decisions for automated processes or machines. 1. The image above is ...