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For quite a while now, the tech world has been smitten with the Raspberry Pi.\u00a0 Since it came on the scene in 2012, it\u2019s evolution and innovation has remained widely successful when it comes to the automation of tasks.\u00a0 From emulating video games, to automating private homes, to even hacking various electronics, the Raspberry Pi proves itself a dominating force in automation.\u00a0 So of course the next natural step is integrating it in the industrial automation sector.

Of course there exists questions regarding implementing Raspberry Pi into automation.\u00a0 \u201cHow would it be used?\u201d \u201cWhy would anyone use it?\u201d \u201cWhat advantages does it have?\u201d In this article we\u00a0 will explore the capabilities of the tiny but mighty process board and what about it and its\u00a0potential in the industrial sector.<\/p>\n\n\nRead more: Raspberry Pi in Industrial Automation<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n

Raspberry Pi: A Brief Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in the tech sector for whatever reason, be it profession or hobby, chances are you have encountered the Raspberry Pi at some point.\u00a0 At the very least you may have heard of it.\u00a0 For those who don\u2019t know, the Raspberry Pi is commonly designated as a SBC or Single-Board Computer.\u00a0 Honestly, this characterization is pretty accurate.\u00a0 The main computer component of the Pi is the size of a credit card, with the enclosure, you\u2019re looking at a device that is about the size of a pack of cigarettes.

So a small pocket-sized\u00a0 computer is cool, but what does it do?\u00a0 Well, surprisingly a lot of things!\u00a0 Hobbyists use the Pi when working with things such as robotics. Instructors find Pi as an easy way to teach programming languages to students. For the longest time Pi has gained prominence amongst private consumers and institutions.\u00a0

However, most recently, Pi has proven itself very useful in the industrial sector as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Beginning of Raspberry Pi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raspberry Pi\u2019s origins traces back to Cambridge University during the early 2000\u2019s.\u00a0 A group of engineers headed by Eben Upton sought ways to rekindle interests in programming among a younger generation.\u00a0 Today, sites like CodeMonkey<\/a>, have enough demand from children as young as five years old wanting to get into programming.\u00a0 However, in the early 2000\u2019s programming remained a niche interest that required sophisticated knowledge of computational language to do. \u00a0 It existed as a far cry from the more streamlined process that we see today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2006 Upton and his team set out to design a small computer no bigger than a credit card, that was widely programmable, affordable, and adaptable in running various programs. Their work finally came to fruition in 2012 with the release of the Raspberry Pi Model B.  Features on this tiny triumph included both USB and HDMI ports.  It also sported a SD card slot for storage capabilities.  Best of all it was all packaged at a price point of $35.  This made it an overnight hit with professionals, educators, and hobbyists alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrating Raspberry Pi Into Industrial Automation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So how did this unassuming little single-board computer get the attention of the automation industry?\u00a0 For starters, it\u2019s a very affordable platform that can complete a multitude of tasks. Additionally the small size of Pi also lends to them being energy efficient.\u00a0 In the industrial sector, Pi boards can be integrated into sensors and used in server units.\u00a0 They can be used to help manage and control PLCs. Some independent developers have coded apps that allow a Pi board to be used as a PLC. <\/a>

Arguably, the largest advantage Pi has in the industry is that it exists as a platform that is not tied to any one manufacturer and can be integrated with a wide variety of equipment. You don\u2019t have to worry about whether it\u2019s compatible with Schneider or Yaskawa.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A Raspberry Pi SCB sits on top of a PLC.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Interested in PLCs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MRO Electric has a number of PLCs in stock available. Access the catalog here<\/a>. For more information a sales representative can be reached through email: sales@mroelectric.com<\/a> or by phone: (800) 691-8511<\/a>. We also offer repair services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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