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5 Critical Tips for Getting a PLC Programming Job with NO Experience
5 ACTIONABLE TIPS FOR GETTING A PLC PROGRAMMING JOB WITH NO EXPERIENCE The mindset that helped me find my ideal job as a PLC programmer with NO experience. Working as a PLC Programmer is one of the most attractive and highest paying jobs in the engineering industry....
What is RS485 and how t’s used in Industrial Control Systems?
Today you will learn about RS 485. If you are familiar with RS 232, then you may already know a little bit about it. Just like it’s older brother RS 232, RS 485 is a form of serial communication. Think of RS 485 as the younger, faster brother of RS232. What made it...
What are the Major PLC Manufacturers?
Today we will discuss several of the top PLC manufacturers from around the world. There are quite a few, and hopefully this video will clear up some of the differences of the major brands. As technicians, engineers, and programmers, we have several choices when it...
PLC Analog Inputs and Signals
Welcome to another to another blog post on industrial automation and PLCs. In this lesson, we are going to be talking about PLC Analog Inputs. What do we mean by PLC analog inputs? Analog values are continuous values, such as temperatures and pressures. While we...
Servo Motors Advantages and Disadvantages
In this lesson we will continue the discussion on the topic of motion control. All of us at RealPars, hope you have been following our previous lessons on motion control and have begun to benefit from these lessons. Now that we have learned about motion control...
What is a Linear Motion Control?
I hope you have been following our lessons on Motion Control related topics. Recently RealPars have published blog post lessons on what are Servo and Stepper Motors and how they work. I hope you have a had an opportunity to read. Now that we have learned about Motion...
What is RS232 and What is it Used for?
Today you will learn about RS232. It is a phrase you may hear fairly regularly in industry, especially by the older guys. Hopefully this video will clear some things up for you. What exactly is RS232? First and foremost, it is a form of serial data transmission. Or...
Stepper Motors Advantages and Disadvantages
This lesson is a continuation of a series of lessons involved with learning about Stepper Motors and Servo Motors. If you haven’t already, please review our previously released lesson on, what is a Stepper Motor and How it works? In this lesson, we will discuss the...
What is RTU?
RTU stands for Remote Terminal Unit, sometimes also called Remote Telemetry Unit or Remote Telecontrol Unit.A RTU is a microprocessor based device that monitors and controls field devices, that then connects to plant control or SCADA (supervisory control and data...
What is a Servo Motor and How it Works?
Have you ever thought about how a robotic vehicle commonly used in military application with bomb detention is controlled or how metal cutting and forming machines provide precise motion for milling, lathes and bending for metal fabrication or how an antenna...
What is Ladder Logic?
If you are involved in any way with industrial machinery, you almost have to have heard of ladder logic. Since there are almost never ladders involved, it probably doesn’t make a lot of sense that we call it that, but the reasons for the name are buried in the history...
What Is a Safety Instrumented System?
In this video and blog post, you will learn what a Safety Instrumented System is, how it is constructed, and how it plays an important role in keeping our chemical, refining, and other manufacturing plants running safely and as productive community partners and...
PLC Basics | Programmable Logic Controller
Today we are going to talk about PLC basics. The programmable logic controller, or PLC, is a special purpose computer. It has no display, no keyboard, no printer, no hard drive, and hides in the control panel out on the factory floor, but it is still a...
What is the difference between SCADA and HMI?
Today, you will learn the difference between SCADA and HMI. We will talk about the differences as well as the similarities, and also when each is used. There is usually some confusion because of the similarities.So let’s dive in to SCADA for now. SCADA stands for...
What is the Difference Between PLC and DCS?
In a nutshell, a PLC or programmable logic controller is a ruggedized computer used for automating processes. A DCS or distributed control system is similar to a PLC in that it has rugged computer controllers however the DCS contains multiple autonomous controllers...
What Are the Advantages PLCs Have over Relay Systems
There are many advantages that a PLC system holds over a relay system. Today, we will dive into some of those advantages. One of the first and simplest advantages is reliability. 1. Reliability The internal relay systems of a PLC are solid state. This means that the...
What is a Stepper Motor and How it Works?
In this lesson we will discuss what a stepper motor is and how it works, so let’s first determine what a stepper motor is and examine some unique features of a stepper motor. Have you ever thought about how a robotic arm moves with precision or how graphic printers...
Types of Sensors
In this article, we are going to familiarize you with the types of sensors that we frequently use in industrial equipment. We intend this to be an introductory video for a new engineer just getting started, or for anyone looking for a general understanding of some...
What is HART Protocol?
In this article, you will learn what a HART protocol is, how HART is used with analog sensors, how a HART analog sensor works, and what advantages a HART analog sensor can give your operation. Current-loop technology has been used for analog sensors for the past 4...
How to Wire Discrete DC Sensors to PLC – Part 2
In this blog post, you will learn how to wire a 3-wire DC sensor, like an inductive proximity sensor, to a PLC input card. You will also learn what a 3-Wire Discrete sensor is and recognize some of the common types of 3-Wire Discrete sensors. DC sensors can be used to...
What is the Automation Pyramid
Today, I will try to teach you about the Automation Pyramid. More specifically, the devices used to make up the automation pyramid. So what exactly is the automation pyramid? It is a pictorial example of the different levels of automation in a factory or industry. It...
How to Wire Discrete DC Sensors to PLC- Part 1
How to Wire Discrete DC Sensors to PLC- Part1 Learn about 2-wire discrete DC sensors and how to connect them to a PLC input card In this blog post and video, you will learn how to wire a 2-wire DC sensor, like a switch or a contact, to a PLC input card. You will...
PLC Programmer Salary
As I’m sure you may know, PLC programmer salary will be based on several factors including years of experience, proficiency in the specific platform such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Modicon, and so on. Other factors may include your ability to draft/design...
What is Process Automation?
What is Process Automation? Today we will dive into Process Automation, so you can learn all about it for yourself. We hear about new things and processes becoming automated almost every day. But what does that actually mean? Today, we will dive into Process...
What is a Relay System?
What is a relay system? Learn all about relay systems, such as what they are, and when we use them. Today, you are going to learn all about relay systems, such as what they are, and when we use them. Hopefully by the end you will have a pretty good understanding of...
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