Introduction to the Linode VPS for Automation Projects I’ve been using the Linode VPS for Automation Projects for many years now. I consider myself to be a cheapskate. On the other hand, I also need reliability. I’ve tried many other providers over the years, however, Linode is my favorite. They Read More »
Answering the question: What is a Subnet Mask? When working with Ethernet Addressing, you might be asking, What is a Subnet Mask? Simply put, the subnet mask, or net mask separates the network portion of the address from the device on the network. We also consider a device to be Read More »
Introduction to creating a FactoryTalk View ME Backup We create a FactoryTalk View ME Backup using the Application Manager. This should already be on your computer. It’s important to periodically backup your project if you continuously make changes. Additionally, you might create a backup to move the project to another Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Structured Text Timer In this post, we’ll cover the ControlLogix Structured Text Timer. ControlLogix supports 4 programming languages: Ladder, Structured Text, Function Blocks, and Sequential Flow Charts. Some vendors prefer structured text over ladder. One reason for this is that they can develop the program without a Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Level 2 Training ControlLogix Level 2 Training is for those who have completed Level 1 (Maintenance and Troubleshooting). This includes troubleshooting data across PLC systems, Indirect Addressing, Function Blocks, and PID. You will also learn how to navigate Add-On instructions. ControlLogix Level 1 Review Typically, we’ll start Read More »
Introduction to Custom ControlLogix Training A good Custom ControlLogix Training class will use your own plant programs and schematics. Obviously, an instructor isn’t going to know everything there is to know about every system in your plant. However, they should be able to take the time to show the students Read More »
Introduction to the ControlLogix While / Do Statement The ControlLogix While / Do Statement allows you to execute a block of code while a specific condition is true. This statement is available in Structured text. You can use this statement to perform large calculations on arrays. Some vendors might use Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix For / Do Statement The ControlLogix For / Do Statement is similar to what you might think of as a FOR / NEXT loop. Basically, it is a construct that executes the same code a number of times. It does this by incrementing a tag. For example, Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix CASE / OF Statement The ControlLogix CASE / OF Statement allows a specific block of code to execute. The block of code that executes depends on the value of a tag. This can also be an expression that returns a value. You can use this statement in Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix IF / THEN Statement The most common instruction is the ControlLogix IF / THEN Statement. This is for Structured Text routines. Structured Text is an easy way to program complex algorithms. Additionaly, some vendors prefer to use all structured text routines. One of the reasons to use Read More »
