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  1. All About PLCs: Networking and Communications

    Sep 20, 2024 · Communication Systems in PLCs As with many functions inside a PLC these days, we can find communication systems embedded right into the CPU module or install add …

  2. PLC communications | Instrumentation and Control Engineering

    Apr 16, 2021 · The PLC can communicate with other devices with the help of a field bus, this is a generic name that is given to the protocols of fully digital communications for industrial …

  3. PLC Hardware: Modules,Types, Functions, and Applications

    Mar 14, 2025 · This guide explores PLC hardware, including CPUs, I/O modules, power supplies, and communication processors, to understand their roles in automation.

  4. FANUC Robot Ethernet Tutorial: Setting Up PLC I/O Communication

    Apr 30, 2024 · Learn how to set up Ethernet/IP communications, including steps for both the FANUC controller and the Studio 5000 environment for a Rockwell PLC.

  5. Modbus Protocol – Complete Guide for Automation Engineers

    Jan 25, 2024 · Modbus is a communication protocol commonly used in industrial automation and control systems. There are different variants or types of Modbus protocols, each serving …

  6. PLC Programming Tips: Understanding Produced And Consumed …

    Jan 22, 2025 · Learn about produced and consumed tags in PLCs, their functions, setup, and important considerations for effective data sharing between controllers in a control system.

  7. Understanding the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) Protocol

    Apr 2, 2023 · Learn about the history, framework, and current uses of the Open Platform Communications United Architecture (OPC UA) communication protocol in industrial automation.

  8. Understanding Remote I/O in PLC Control Systems

    Jun 24, 2024 · This post explores Remote I/O in PLC control systems, enhancing industrial automation through efficient data transfer between sensors and controllers.

  9. Connecting Motion to a PLC: A Complete Project

    Apr 30, 2025 · For PLC communication, we need to use the XF1 IN port on the top side of the drive. First, we need to switch the drive to allow commands via fieldbus. Open Festo …

  10. Communication and Power Redundancy for Control Devices

    Nov 25, 2024 · Communication and Power Redundancy for Control Devices Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about …