In our previous two issues, we discussed troubleshooting digital output modules. Troubleshooting analog modules is a bit more complicated, for two reasons: Analog modules aren't on/off, as digital ...

I/O modules are building blocks of industrial control systems used in end equipment such as PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), PAC (Programmable Automation Controller) and DCS (Distributed Control ...

Does the module's output correspond correctly to its input? Determine that by forcing the PLC output to 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% and measuring on the output terminals at the corresponding range ...

Welcome to part 3 of the “Beginner’s PLC Overview” series! Before we get started, if you have not read Part 1 and Part 2, I recommend that you do that now before continuing this post. Ok, moving on, ...

The AutomationDirect Productivity2000® PLC is a modular, rack-based system with a full lineup of discrete, analog and specialty I/O modules providing over 400 local I/O points. With remote expansion, ...

Acromag’s new remote I/O modules feature analog inputs, analog outputs, and bi-directional discrete I/O channels on a compact, low-cost unit with a choice of three Ethernet protocols.Wixom, MI: ...

Expanding capabilities, the company’s multi input/output (MIO) module can now connect directly via Modbus with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or be configured to perform autonomous local ...

The TIDA-00401 TI Design is an isolated DC/DC turn-key solution. For a 10W isolated power supply with wide input voltage range, no opto-coupler feedback and low number of external components the ...

AutomationDirect's Productivity2000 programmable logic controller provides two independent single-ended 5-24 VDC inputs that accept up to 100kHz of pulse/direction and quadrature signals. The ...