How to Read the Key Switch Position in ControlLogix To Read the Key Switch Position in ControlLogix, we will use the GSV command. The GSV command Gets a System Value. Once we read the status of our processor, we will store the result to a tag. Bits 13 and 12 Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Odd/Even Detection There are a couple ways to implement ControlLogix Odd/Even Detection for DINT tags. One way is to divide your number by 2, and store this to a real tag. Divide the same number by 2, and store the result to a DINT tag. If the Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Producer Consumer Model The ControlLogix Producer Consumer model is a way for processors to share information. This can be an array of DINTs, or it might be a user-defined datatype designed to contain the status of equipment. An example of where we might use the Producer Consumer Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Messaging ControlLogix messaging is used to send or receive information to another processor. In this post, we will receive data from a tag in another ControlLogix processor. Messaging can be used to send or receive information from an SLC-500 or PLC-5 as well. I Read More »
Introduction to Simple Valve Control with ControlLogix In the section, we’ll just do a Simple Valve Control with ControlLogix. Basically, we’ll assume the valve has open and shut limit switches. Likewise, we’ll assume the valve has open and shut solenoids. The operator will generate the open and closed commands. We’ll Read More »
Introduction to Customized System Training with ControlLogix Customized System Training with ControlLogix uses your own schematics, and your own programs to TRAIN your students. If you are sending students to seminar-type training, then your students may not be getting the most out of the class. Your plant programs are proprietary. Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Voice Control This post is to discuss a working proof of concept for ControlLogix Voice Control. I’ll be using Alexa for the voice control, however there are other options available to reduce your reliance on a third party server. There are also several safety considerations for this Read More »
Introduction to Successful Industrial Maintenance Training In this section, I will discuss some tips for Successful Industrial Maintenance Training. Let’s face it, training is expensive. Not only do you have the cost of the training, but also, you are paying the employees to be trained. Additionally, if they need to Read More »
Understanding the Benefit of Customized ControlLogix Training Obviously, the main Benefit of Customized ControlLogix Training is reduced downtime. Unknown conditions greatly increase troubleshooting time when solving a problem. When your technicians don’t know what is causing a problem, they may be randomly checking switches. They are randomly wiggling wires on Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix PID Training ControlLogix PID Training allows the students to understand certain areas of Process Control. PID is Proportional, Integral, and Derivative. For example, we have a heating system. The goal is to maintain a constant temperature. Good PID control returns the temperature back to the set point Read More »
