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These series of posts will go through specific hardware and software. They are designed for you to learn the device quickly. PLC Beginners Guide A good place to start for those just starting to learn about PLCs. PLC Fiddle – An Online PLC Editor and Simulator in Your Browser – This is ideal to try … Read more

Productivity 1000 PLC Array Functions Part 3

An array is a storage area for a group of common data type tags. They usually have some relationship with each other and need to be manipulated as a group. Previously we defined an array and use this in an indirect addressing program. It sequenced bits in an output card indirectly. We then looked at … Read more

C-More Micro HMI Object List Shapes

We will now look at shapes like lines, rectangles, circles, and frames that we can use on our C-More Micro HMI. The C-More Micro HMI Panel software uses virtual components called Objects. These objects are programmable to simulate the functions that you require on your automation project. Pushbuttons, Switches, meters, and graphs are just a … Read more

Productivity 1000 PLC Array Functions Part 2

An array is a storage area for a group of common data type tags. They usually have some relationship to each other and need to be manipulated as a group. Last time we defined an array and use this in an indirect addressing program. It sequenced bits in an output card indirectly. In this second … Read more

C-More Micro HMI Simulate Project

The C-More Micro HMI Panel software has a simulation mode. This simulator will allow you to test your project before transferring it to a panel. Testing your application is a vital step in HMI program development. This feature of the software will save you time and money especially if your hardware is not available. The … Read more

Productivity 1000 PLC Array Functions Part 1

An array is a storage area for a group of common data type tags. They usually have some relationship with each other and need to be manipulated as a group. We can use arrays for motion control, recipe management, sequencing (indirect addressing), math, etc. The Productivity 1000 Series PLC uses arrays that are programmed using … Read more