What is RTU?

What is RTU?

What is RTU? In this video and blog post, we will discuss what RTU or Remote Terminal Unit is and how it is diffrent from PLC 3 RTU stands for Remote Terminal Unit, sometimes also called Remote Telemetry Unit or Remote Telecontrol Unit. A RTU is a microprocessor...
What is Ladder Logic?

What is Ladder Logic?

What is Ladder Logic? Learn all about ladder logic 3 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...
What Is a Safety Instrumented System?

What Is a Safety Instrumented System?

What Is a Safety Instrumented System ? Learn what a Safety Instrumented System is, how it is constructed.       3 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...
PLC Basics | Programmable Logic Controller

PLC Basics | Programmable Logic Controller

PLC Basics Today we are going to talk about the basics of a PLC, the workhorse of industrial automation.       3 Today we are going to talk about programmable logic controller basics. The programmable logic controller, or PLC, is a special purpose computer. It...
What is the difference between SCADA and HMI?

What is the difference between SCADA and HMI?

What is the difference between SCADA and HMI? Learn the difference between a SCADA system and an HMI. 3 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...
What is the Difference Between PLC and DCS?

What is the Difference Between PLC and DCS?

What is the Difference Between PLC and DCS? Learn about some of the the Differences Between PLC and DCS 3 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...