PLC Programming Made EASY – XG5000 IL Simulator!

PLC Programming Made EASY - XG5000 IL Simulator!

Learn PLC programming the easy way with the XG5000 IL Simulator! We’ll show you how to simplify your PLC programming tasks and increase productivity. The XG5000 Simulator is part of the XG5000 PLC Programming software.  This powerful, completely free tool allows you to test and debug your PLC programs in a virtual environment without physical … Read more

XGB PLC Instruction List (IL) First AI Program

XGB PLC Instruction List (IL) First AI Program

Instruction List (IL) in PLC programming is a textual programming language, similar to assembly code, where a program is written as a series of instructions executed sequentially. This is a low-level language used to control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Instruction List is considered one of the five standard PLC programming languages defined by the IEC … Read more

DeepSeek AI Start-Stop Circuit in Ladder Logic?

DeepSeek AI Start-Stop Circuit in Ladder Logic?

Join me as I take on the challenge of creating a simple start-stop circuit in ladder logic using DeepSeek AI—let’s see if it can nail it! In industrial automation, the ability to design and simulate control circuits is essential for ensuring the functionality and safety of various systems. One of the fundamental circuits used in … Read more

PLC Programming: Traditional vs AI – Which Wins?

PLC Programming: Traditional vs AI - Which Wins?

Given all the advancements in generative AI, can we utilize this technology to program our PLC? Is AI capable of programming ladder logic in our Click PLC, or will it be unsuccessful? We will use the conveyor example test from the Machine Simulator (EasyPLC) software. A Click PLUS PLC communicates with the Machine Simulator Server … Read more

Unlock Click PLC & Machine Simulator Integration

Unlock Click PLC & Machine Simulator Integration

Unlocking Click PLC & Machine Simulator Integration: A Game Changer for Automation Professionals In an increasingly sophisticated industrial automation era, seamless integration between programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and simulation tools is more crucial than ever. Machine Simulator by Nirtec is a sophisticated yet simple software for creating virtual simulations of industrial machinery and processes. It … Read more

Photoelectric Sensors Impact on Object Detection

Photoelectric Sensors Impact on Object Detection

Photoelectric sensors detect the presence or distance of objects in various industrial applications. They typically integrate all necessary optics and electronics into a single unit, requiring only a power source to function and provide an output based on their specifications and the object detection criteria. Photoelectric sensors, also called photo eyes, detect object presence or … Read more