The proportional-control solenoids used in some industrial hydraulic systems are usually driven by microcontrollers or programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Such complex drivers typically require ...

While traditional PLC suppliers offer established software and support, the low-cost, highly customizable nature of Arduino and Pi systems is driving their adoption in industrial settings. Aug. 6, ...

We are fascinated when we see machines work together, seemingly with minds of their own. The TV show “How It’s Made” became popular for simply showing how products are made in an automated factory ...

A simple PIC12F683 microcontroller was used to create a logic level tester which has the capability of measuring 5V TTL up to 24V PLC logic levels. A simple PIC12F683 microcontroller was used to ...

OpenPLC is an open-source industrial controls platform that allows the transformation of popular microcontrollers into a programmable logic controller (PLC). OpenPLC is a fully functional open-source ...

On the surface, a programmable logic controller (PLC) might seem like nothing more than a generic microcontroller, perhaps outfitted to operate in industrial settings with things like high ...

Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduces four new system solutions for Smart Grid and metering applications, helping designers accelerate time to market for PLC-based and low-power wireless products.