PLC Applications

Distributed Control System (DCS) Explained

A Distributed Control System (DCS) is a type of automated industrial control system (ICS) used to control geographically distributed processes,…

2 years ago

What Is a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)?

What Does "PLC" Stand For? A Programmable Logic Controller, abbreviated as "PLC" is a computer used to address the issues…

6 years ago

PLC vs. DCS: What’s the difference?

Before we get into the differences of a PLC's and DCS's, we need to talk about what each of them…

6 years ago

Modicon PLC History

Richard E. Morley, also known as Dick, was an American electrical engineer. He was an employee at Bedford and Associates,…

7 years ago

PLC Security

Programmable logic controllers, also known as PLCs, initially came about in the late 1960s. PLCs were designed to replace relay-based…

8 years ago

Choosing the most appropriate PLC

As many machine automation professionals know, deciding on which PLC to work with can be one of the most difficult…

9 years ago

How to maintain a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

Updated: June 2024 Proper maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is crucial to ensuring they continue to function efficiently and…

9 years ago

Schneider Electric / Modicon PLC and HMI Batteries

MRO Electric and Supply has new and refurbished Schneider Electric and Modicon Quantum parts available now, and also offers repair pricing. For…

9 years ago

TSX PLCs – Compact, Flexible, Cost-Effective

TSX PLCsTSX Nano PLCs are easy to set up and have numerous built in functions, such as memory for storing…

10 years ago

140CPU43412A Error Codes and Hot Standby

Our previous blog post on the 140CPU43412A describes the 140CPU43412A Configuration and Setup.  140CPU43412A Hot Standby You cannot create a Quantum…

10 years ago