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Recommended Reading: MicroLogix Programmable Controllers
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Rockwell Automation: The MicroLogix family of controllers provides five levels of control. Small on size, big on performance, the MicroLogix controller offers control capabilities in an affordable, compact package. The MicroLogix 1400 controllers further enhance the MicroLogix family by expanding the application coverage area while…
Recommended Reading: Four TCP-based Communication Protocols That Are Key to IIoT—Part 3: AMQP
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Pepperl+Fuchs: Connectivity across all levels is at the heart of Industry 4.0, IIoT, smart factories, and intelligent devices. The rigid, hierarchical automation pyramids with dividing layers are increasingly being replaced by more comprehensive network structures in which individual nodes are linked and exchange data with…
Recommended Reading: Frequently Asked Questions about Retroreflective Sensors and Reflectors
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Pepperl+Fuchs: Retroreflective sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are available in different versions—from models with polarization filters to sensors for detecting transparent objects to variants with foreground suppression and area sensor versions. Typical retroreflective sensors offer a larger detection range compared to diffuse mode sensors. An object is…
Recommended Reading: Selecting the Right Safety Category Level for Interlock Switches
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Banner: In safety standards, the term “category” is commonly used to specify a particular level of reliability. ISO 13849, which deals with the safety of machinery and its control systems, defines “category” as the classification of the safety-related parts of a control system based on…
Recommended Reading: Micro800 Programmable Controller Family
This is an excerpt from a recent educational article by Rockwell Automation: Micro800 controllers are designed for low-cost, standalone machines. These economical small-size programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are available in different form factors based on the number of I/O points that are embedded in the base, with a range of features that are intended to…
