… and I also do PLC programming.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming is often thought of as something everyone can do easily. We often design the system, install the hardware and then start to think about the PLC program and programmers. This approach can be improved. The landscape of PLC programming is changing, and we must also change. Computer Programming / PLC … Read more

Changing Landscape of PLC Programming

With today’s new processing and networking power, the future looks bright for programmable logic controllers and their programming. This has allowed the role of the PLC to expand. System Design: PLC design has changed significantly. Computer processing power has now added the following to programmable controllers: Micro USB slots (Data Storage) Ethernet ports WiFi RS232 … Read more

Creating More Than Just A PLC Program

A collection of random thoughts on PLC programming and doing more than just basic logic and making your program intuitive. PLC programs usually control the logic between the inputs and outputs. If this turns on and that is not on, then this output is on, blah blah blah. Programmable logic controller programs can go far … Read more