The programmable logic controller (PLC) is an important component in most modern automation and process control systems today. It's also susceptible to lightning-induced transients. To verify the ...

Over the past decade, the functionality of different control systems has been merging. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) now have capabilities once found only in distributed control systems (DCSs) ...

Virtual PLCs run control logic in software instead of hardware. Here's what that means for your manufacturing operation.

Ross’ SysCon PLC-based Control Systems are designed for sequential control of automated processes including mixing, pumping, chemical dosing, water treatment, fractionation, and heat exchange. Ross’ ...

A dozen or so years ago, there were few sophisticated control systems in the scrap metal recycling industry. However, as the complexity of the systems has increased over the years, improved control ...

Vibrating fluid bed dryers, coolers and pellet classifiers from process equipment manufacturer The Witte Co., Washington, New Jersey, are available with Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers ...