An automated conveyer belt is a typical example used for moving assembly parts or finished products. Programmable automation, which can accomplish several functions, is instructed by a computer code.

Today’s industrial controllers pack greater levels of processing power, connectivity and scalability than their predecessors and offer greater flexibility to meet specific application needs. For ...

But more severe failure poses a safety hazard to personnel. When products or applications are used for safety functions—for example a light curtain, a safety programmable logic controller (PLC), a ...

The Parker Automation Controller is an example of a programmable automation controller (PAC). PACs provide the ability for users to develop their own drivers to connect to unique devices using ASCII.

The continuous evolution of communication technologies has facilitated the modernization, automation, and digitalization of industrial networks. However, integrating new devices into existing networks ...