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This EMR Applications article was written by Chris Urban, an automation educator and PLC trainer with over 40 years of hands-on experience. Find Chris on YouTube and LinkedIn. — CU In the complex world of automation, reliability often boils down to a single, fundamental component: the electromechanical relay (EMR) contact. Whether you are troubleshooting a legacy system or … Read more
This article was written by Chris Urban, an automation educator and PLC trainer with over 40 years of hands-on experience. Find Chris on YouTube and LinkedIn. — CU This is the fourth article in the relay series. If you missed the previous one, start here:The Relay Obituary? Not So Fast! Before diving into how relay contacts are used in … Read more
We will now look at monitoring and testing our Productivity Mini PLC program. The Productivity Suite Software provides powerful tools for us to monitor and test our programs. Last time, we created our first program—a simple start-stop motor circuit—and transferred it to our connected P1-M622-16DR Mini PLC. We will monitor our ladder using the ladder … Read more
What is the most asked PLC Ladder Logic Question? One of the most common and foundational examples of ladder logic programming involves designing a motor start-stop circuit that utilizes latching or seal-in logic. This specific scenario not only serves as a practical exercise but also encapsulates several critical principles of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming … Read more
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