Master the Clock: Using Timers in the Click PLC

Master the Clock: Using Timers in the Click PLC

Master the Clock: Orchestrating Automation with Click PLC Timers. The hum of the conveyor belt was off. Not entirely stopped, but hesitant. Mark, a veteran automation engineer, frowned as his eyes scanned the control panel of the small packaging plant. “Another bottleneck,” he muttered, running a hand through his already disheveled hair. The current system, … Read more

Assign Static IP to CLICK PLUS PLC Easily!

Assign Static IP to CLICK PLUS PLC Easily!

Assign a static IP to CLICK PLUS PLC easily! You know the drill. Another project, another piece of hardware. This time, it was a Click PLUS PLC. We had previously assembled the hardware using the Automation Direct website to ensure that all of the components were accounted for. Before it could orchestrate a single solenoid … Read more

FREE CLICK PLC Software: Is It REALLY That Easy?

FREE CLICK PLC Software: Is It REALLY That Easy?

FREE CLICK PLC Software: Is It REALLY That Easy? This industrial-proven hardware and software have been around for 16 years. It has been regularly modified and updated to ensure it remains current and relevant. A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a type of industrial control system used to automate machinery and processes. It is designed … Read more

Troubleshoot Baggage Claim – Sensor, PLC Tweaks!

Troubleshoot Baggage Claim - Sensor, PLC Tweaks!

Previously, we went through the step-by-step process of designing and programming a Click PLC airport baggage claim machine. This covered everything from setting up the PLC to writing the code. It did not matter whether you’re a beginner or an experienced programmer; the method used was ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their PLC programming … Read more

Automate Airport Baggage Claim -PLC Programming!

Automate Airport Baggage Claim with PLC Programming!

Globally, airlines handle over 4 billion bags annually, with 99.6% arriving on time. Learn how to automate airport baggage claim systems using PLC programming! This post will explore using programmable logic controllers to streamline the baggage handling process, increasing efficiency and reducing delays. We’ll take you through the step-by-step process of designing and programming a … Read more

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

How to Use the Click PLC C2-NRED Package Finder

How to Use the Click PLC C2-NRED Package Finder

How to use the C2-NRED Package Compatibility Finder… Are you wondering if your Node-RED program package is compatible with the Click PLUS PLC C2-NRED module? How do you find the correct C2-NRED package? This is the most common frustration with the C2-NRED Node-RED module for the Click PLC. This Node-Red module currently has version 3.0.2 … Read more

Easy Steps to Program a Click PLC Sorting System

Easy Steps to Program a Click PLC Sorting System

Learn how to program a Click PLC sorting station from scratch in this comprehensive tutorial! We’ll take you through the step-by-step process of designing and programming a Click PLC sorting station, covering everything from setting up the PLC to writing the code. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced programmer, this method is ideal for … Read more

Click PLC & AEDES MQTT: What is the Big Deal?

Click PLC & AEDES MQTT: What is the Big Deal?

CLICK PLC C2-NRED Aedes MQTT: Revolutionizing Automation CommunicationIn the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, efficient communication between devices is crucial for the success of any operation. Enter the CLICK PLC C2-NRED with its innovative Aedes MQTT Broker node. This Node-RED node revolutionizes how we perceive automation networking. You can now install an MQTT Broker … Read more

Faster NODES Install with C2-NRED Node-RED!

Faster NODES Install with C2-NRED Node-RED!

Downloading and installing nodes on our Click PLUS C2-NRED module is not complex to learn, but there are a few items that you must take into consideration. Currently, the C2-NRED module has Node-RED version 3.0 preinstalled, which was initially released on July 14, 2022, and is a stable software version. It uses version 14.1 of … Read more