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The Top 3 PC-Based Software Features for Industrial Controls Programming

Kevin Alexander
September 18, 2014
When programming controllers for an industrial automation project, I base my platform (PLC, PAC, or...Read More
Tags: automation, controls engineering, PAC, PLC, programmable controller
Posted in System Automation, Controls & Software

3 Options for Starting and Stopping an AC Motor

Ron Daggett
March 17, 2014
AC motors can be used for anything from running a conveyor to raising a gantry arm, but your best...Read More
Tags: AC motor controls, controls engineering, material handling system controls
Posted in Controls & Software

PC-Based Controls vs. PLC-Based Controls for Machine Automation

Ron Daggett
April 24, 2013
PC-based controls were all the rage a decade or so ago. I saw many systems delivered with PC-based...Read More
Tags: controls engineering, industrial controls, PC based controls, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Posted in System Automation, Controls & Software

Functional Specification Documents – Do We Have To?

Bastian Solutions
September 16, 2010
Writing specification documents and listing requirements is not typically a favorite task for a...Read More
Tags: controls engineering, customer communication, functional specification document, job specifications, operational requirements, system requirements
Posted in Business and Consulting, Controls & Software
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