ACC Automation: PLC & Industrial Control Learning
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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 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? 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
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
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 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
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
Controlling the outputs of a PLC by observing the inputs is a fundamental concept in automation and programming. This guide will examine how the C2-NRED Node-RED module works with the Click PLC inputs and outputs. This is an exciting step into the world of automation and control systems. Imagine efficiently managing inputs and outputs using … Read more
Creating a Node-RED Flow Program in the Click PLUS PLC C2-NRED Module Node-RED is an innovative and powerful tool for connecting hardware devices, APIs, and online services. Regarding industrial automation, the Click PLUS PLC C2-NRED module takes things up a notch by integrating Node-RED, allowing users to create flows via a visual programming interface. Previously, … Read more
Click PLC and Node RED combine to make a powerful automation system. This step-by-step guide teaches how to install a PLC C2-NRED module in the CLICK PLUS option slot. We will cover the basics of PLC module installation, making it perfect for beginners or those new to the CLICK PLUS series. Get ready to upgrade … Read more