Programmable Controller

Now You Can Have Robust Data Logging for Free – Part 1

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Robust PLC Data Logger   With traditional loggers, the software will read the memory of the PLC and store it in a local computer. If the network stops or PLC communication fails, the logging will stop. Creating a robust PLC data logger allows communication to be stopped without losing any of the data for collection. … Read more

… and I also do PLC programming.

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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming is often thought of as something everyone can do easily. We often design the system, install the hardware and then start to think about the PLC program and programmers. This approach can be improved. The landscape of PLC programming is changing, and we must also change. Computer Programming / PLC … Read more

Changing Landscape of PLC Programming

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With today’s new processing and networking power, the future looks bright for programmable logic controllers and their programming. This has allowed the role of the PLC to expand. System Design: PLC design has changed significantly. Computer processing power has now added the following to programmable controllers: Micro USB slots (Data Storage) Ethernet ports WiFi RS232 … Read more

Is Manufacturing Dead In Canada? Not so!

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Everywhere you look, there are signs of doom for Canadian Manufacturing. The unemployment rate and companies moving or going out of business seem to be common themes. However, we have an increase in manufacturing output. How are manufacturing jobs disappearing and output increasing?   Investment in the business Take a look around. Businesses that are … Read more

Creating More Than Just A PLC Program

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A collection of random thoughts on PLC programming and doing more than just basic logic and making your program intuitive. PLC programs usually control the logic between the inputs and outputs. If this turns on and that is not on, then this output is on, blah blah blah. Programmable logic controller programs can go far … Read more

Here is a Method That can Help You with Difficult Level Sensing

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Turn a capacitive proximity sensor into a level sensor. This is ideal for tanks and vessels you cannot drill through the side for mounting. Wrap the bare wire around the sensing head and extend it to the length you need to detect. Insulate the wire using electrical tape, but leave the end exposed. This acts … Read more