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PLCs/PACs

How to bridge the automation generation gap

Sometimes the best solution requires mixing old and new technology
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PACs

A control system by any other name

Is there really a difference between a DCS, a PAC, a PC and a PLC?
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I/O

Can machines benefit from software-configurable I/O?

Forget about assigned local and remote addresses; in the future, software will help to define types of I/O points
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PLCs/PACs

Use distributed control to offload PLCs and PACs

Distributed controllers and smart I/O can optimize automation systems by performing specialized tasks.
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PACs

Leverage Windows 10 IoT Enterprise with Rockwell's CompactLogix 5480 controller

Platform enables third-party applications and connects to the future.
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IT invades controller programming

Languages and standards borrowed from IT are being used for controller programming and IoT integration
PLCs/PACs

PLCs, PACs and IPCs ─ controller terminology explained

What are the differences between PLCs, PACs and IPCs?
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PACs

The more controls change, the more familiar they become

PLCs and PACs are still the heavyweight when it comes to system/machine logic.
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Control Software

Keep it simple with ladder diagram

Ladder diagram is all that is needed for typical machine control applications. Do yourself a favor and use it.
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Cybersecurity

Bedrock Automation Secure PLC and PAC for remote operations

The OSA Remote control node delivers secure, high-performance PLC and PAC functionality for remote operations
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I/O

Advantech EtherCAT slice I/O and controller

The AMAX-5000 series of EtherCAT slice I/O and controller is designed with the smallest programmable automation controller (PAC) in the Core i class, modular I/O and PCIe communication...
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PACs

Bedrock Automation Integrated control and flow measurement

The OSA Remote +Flow industrial control system integrates Flow-Cal algorithms and PLC/PAC/RTU functionality into a secure control module that fits in the palm of the hand
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PLCs/PACs

Emerson Modular industrial displays

The RXi portfolio of industrial displays and panel PC products is designed to work with Emerson’s PLCs and PACs and with third-party control systems