Introduction to Ethernet Communication Ethernet Communication is probably the most common protocol used in Industrial Automation. Ethernet communication has been a standard since around 1983, and allows computers to connect to each other over a local area network. When computers are connected to a network, they can share files, Read More »
Introduction to Passing Parameters to Subroutines We’ve already discussed simple subroutines. In most cases, subroutines are just used for the purpose of organization. Now, we will use subroutines as functions. We will create a subroutine that converts Celsius to Fahrenheit. Once we create the subroutine, we will use Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Ethernet I/O Controllogix Ethernet I/O is inputs and outputs in another chassis (besides the local chassis) that we are reading and writing to. Remote I/O is very important for large systems. We will normally use Remote I/O if the system has more I/O than what will fit in Read More »
Introduction to the ControlLogix Processor The ControlLogix Processor is the controller of an automation system. This is where we store the program that automates industrial systems. Although we can place the ControlLogix processsor in any slot of the chassis, traditionally we place it in Slot 0. We program Read More »
