No, for reliable operation you’ll need a PLC – a programmable logic controller – to automate all your hardware. PLCs are usually pretty expensive pieces of hardware, which led [Warwick] to ...

In the past many vendors for PLC systems used their own programming languages which were incompatible with others. To enhance reusing of components, compatibility and interoperability among different ...

and comes with protected interfaces and usually a specific PLC programming environment. Thus [Galopago]’s work with an inexpensive Chinese PLC clone is especially interesting, providing a route ...

The initial setup and programming of PLCs can also require specialized knowledge and training, which might be a barrier for some users. When selecting a 230V AC PLC for a specific application, several ...

Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic.

Controls programming during the edge evolution does not have to mean wholesale change but can instead offer more choices. Figure 1. Edge controllers are a modern way to provide PLC/PAC functionality, ...

At the SPS exhibition in Germany, UK-based Trio Motion Technology has unveiled a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics and logic. Called the Motion-PLC, it integrates advanced ...