Consider the features and typical applications for industrial controllers to understand what type of controller fits each application. Do you need a programmable logic controller (PLC ...

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 ...

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 ...

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and microcontrollers (MCUs) are becoming ubiquitous in the automation of a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. The PLC Laboratory houses six state ...

Ladder logic is the basis of most control functions Ladder logic uses switch or relay contacts to implement Boolean expressions. In years past, ladder logic was made possible with discrete relays and ...

The global programmable logic controller (plc) market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.01 billion from 2025 to 2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% ...

A dozen or so years ago, there were few sophisticated control systems in the scrap metal recycling industry. However, as the complexity of the systems has increased over the years, improved control ...