automation

It looks like the Pokeys 57U is limited to and older .NET version. Microsoft is currently using .NET 6.0 and it the libraries do not seem to be updated(they don't work!). We use these controllers with Visual Basic extensively in our factory to run equipment. If Pokeys will not be releasing an...

Hi Everyone, I need you all feedback/opinions about what could be the best way to update old Semiconductor Equipment. Currently our Equipment runs using the OEM SW base on windows and has a determined amount of digital/analogs inputs that we can monitor (Essentially we have used them all) and...

Good day, every one! Currently, I am third year Electronics Engineering student from Philippines. As part of our undergraduate program, we are required to conduct a research/thesis related to Electronics Engineering or Technology. Regarding this, I would like to ask your opinion about the...

Hello I'm fairly new to messing around with hardware so please forgive my ignorance. So what I'm trying to do is control the throttle on my motor controller i have with an arduino. The controller traditionally uses a hall sensor I would give the part number but when i disassembled it I broke it...

Hello Everyone, I am a young professional who has just started working in automation Industry as an electrical engineer and looking for a light scale software to develop electrical wiring diagrams for automation projects. My circuits mainly consists of PLC, HMI, IOs, E-Stop, Switches, Sensors...

Hi everyone! Firstly, I apologise if this is the wrong place to post! Over the last couple of years I've used a Weigl ProCommander PHX to control some event spaces from a series of push buttons. These have simply been wired from the PS+ to a terminal of a NO/NC push button and the other...

I am in the process of building an automated lighting system for a bathroom in my home. The goal is to have the string of light turned on when the bathroom door is closed and nobody is in the room, and then have the lights turn off when someone enters the room. I want to have 3 failsafe's to...

Hello, I am designing an automation solution where I have 40 Electrical valve acuators to connect my PLC. I am considering two types of actuators with different communication technology. Solution 1: Modbus TCP/IP Solution 2: DeviceNET, Profibus DP and Profinet (Not quite familiar with this)...

Hi all, I need a little help interpreting this schematic and doing some wiring for the System Input/Output plug that connects to the rear of the C500C CRS Robot Controller. My goal is to get the plug hooked up to an Opto22 R1 Controller. I'm guessing I'll have to use SNAP-ODC5 modules. If I...

Hi, I know this is a simple one for most of you but I’m quite new to this so please be gentle. I have an old pallet wrapper that I would like to automate. I still want to be able to use it in it’s current form so was going to start with a “manual/ auto” selector switch after the turntable has...