C2-NRED to BRX Do-More & Click PLCs: Modbus TCP!

C2-NRED to BRX Do-More & Click PLCs: Modbus TCP!

We will now establish communication using Modbus TCP from the C2-NRED module to the Ethernet ports of the BRX Do-More and Click PLCs. Previously, we installed version 5.31.0 of the node-red-modbus-contrib package. We utilized the C2-NRED Package Compatibility Finder to locate and download this Node-RED package. Efficient PLC communication is essential for seamless operations. In … Read more

No internet connection in Virtualbox

No internet connection in Virtualbox

It can be frustrating if you’re having trouble connecting to the Internet on a Virtualbox virtual machine. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the issue. In this guide, we’ll provide a detailed, step-by-step process to help you diagnose and resolve the internet connection problem you may be experiencing on … Read more

Retrieving Your Windows 11 Product Key

Retrieving Your Windows 11 Product Key

Retrieving your windows 11 product key is easily done using the windows registry editor. If you have a licensed version of Windows, it can be quite frustrating to not be able to find the product key when you need it. You may have purchased a new computer that comes with Windows 11 preinstalled, but the … Read more

Arduino OPTA PLC – Sequential Function Chart SFC

Arduino OPTA PLC - Sequential Function Chart SFC

Sequential Function Chart (SFC) is a graphical programming language that can be used in Arduino Opta PLCs.  It can be used to program sequential control systems in industrial automation applications. It is a part of the IEC 61131-3 standard and is commonly used in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other industrial control systems. SFC allows … Read more

Creating Virtual PLC Programming Environment

Creating Virtual PLC Programming Environment

Have you ever been in a situation where you were programming a PLC, and your computer suddenly displayed a blue screen of death? Virtual environments can help you. This issue is becoming more relevant as PCs are now part of industrial control. This means that when your computer crashes, it can cause a machine to … Read more

Arduino OPTA PLC – Structured Text (ST)

Arduino OPTA PLC - Structured Text (ST)

Structured text (ST) programming is a programming language that is part of the IEC standard and is used in the Arduino Opta PLC. This programming language allows you to write code in a structured and organized manner, making it easier to understand and maintain. With structured text programming, you can create complex and sophisticated programs … Read more

ACC Automation 2023 Review – PLC Learning

ACC Automation 2023 Review - PLC Learning

Over the past year, ACC Automation has continued to provide valuable content on PLC learning and industrial control. In 2023, the focus continued with PLC learning with minimum investment. Each year, we like to reflect on the past, present, and future of ACC Automation. The site has been built with the help of its audience, … Read more

Arduino OPTA PLC – Function Block Diagram (FBD)

Arduino OPTA PLC - Function Block Diagram (FBD)

The Arduino Opta IoT PLC offers a convenient way to program it using the Arduino PLC IDE in function block diagram (FBD) format. This is a simple and intuitive method, and it is one of the industrial PLC languages. In addition to FBD, you can program the Opta PLC using any of the five official … Read more

IoT Industry 4.0 Implementation and You

IoT Industry 4.0 Implementation and You

This introduction to IoT Industry 4.0 overviews the concepts and practical approach to the Industrial Internet of Things. Industry 4.0 builds on the digital revolution brought by Industry 3.0, which introduced computers like PLCs to the manufacturing floor and took us to the next level of technological advancement. The Internet of Things (IoT) protocol and … Read more

Arduino OPTA PLC – IL First Program

Arduino OPTA PLC - Instruction List (IL) First Program

This article discusses the Arduino PLC IDE in Instruction List (IL) format, an industrial programming language that is simple and intuitive for those familiar with mnemonic program code. The Opta PLC can be programmed using any of the five official languages specified in the IEC standard and sketches written in C++. This article will focus … Read more