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OT cybersecurity checklist for engineers

August 13, 2025 9 min read 13 views
In today's interconnected world, the security of Operational Technology (OT) systems is paramount. As industrial control systems become increasingly integrated with IT networks, the risk …
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Plc programming standards and codes

August 13, 2025 6 min read 11 views
Dive into the world of PLC programming standards and codes, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in industrial automation.
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Rung 1 Emergency_Stop (I31.0): Emergency Stop Button (Normally Closed) Emergency_Stop I31.0 Door_Fully_Closed (I1.0): Limit Switch - Door Fully Closed Door_Fully_Closed I1.0 Infrared_Beam_Clear (I2.0): Infrared Beam Sensor - No Obstruction Infrared_Beam_Clear I2.0 Open_Button (I0.0): Open Button Input Open_Button I0.0 Open_Motor_Start (Q0.0): Start Motor to Open Garage Door Open_Motor_Start Q0.0 Rung 2 Emergency_Stop (I31.0): Emergency Stop Button (Normally Closed) Emergency_Stop I31.0 Door_Fully_Open (I3.0): Limit Switch - Door Fully Open Door_Fully_Open I3.0 Close_Button (I4.0): Close Button Input Close_Button I4.0 Close_Motor_Start (Q1.0): Start Motor to Close Garage Door Close_Motor_Start Q1.0 Rung 3 Open_Motor_Start (Q0.0): Open Motor running Open_Motor_Start Q0.0 Door_Fully_Open (I3.0): Limit Switch - Door Fully Open Door_Fully_Open I3.0 Open_Motor_Start (Q0.0): Open Motor running (latch) Open_Motor_Start Q0.0 Rung 4 Close_Motor_Start (Q1.0): Close Motor Running Close_Motor_Start Q1.0 Door_Fully_Closed (I1.0): Limit Switch - Door Fully Closed Door_Fully_Closed I1.0 Close_Motor_Start (Q1.0): Close Motor running (latch) Close_Motor_Start Q1.0
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Develop a PLC-based system for garage door automation.

August 13, 2025 8 min read 13 views
This PLC program controls the operation of an automated garage door. The primary function is to open and close the garage door safely and reliably …
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Rung 1 Emergency_Stop (I0.0): Emergency Stop - Normally Closed Emergency_Stop I0.0 Guard_Switch (I1.0): Guard Switch - Normally Closed Guard_Switch I1.0 Start_Button (I2.0): Start Button Start_Button I2.0 Batch_Process_Running (M0.0): Batch Process Running Memory Bit Batch_Process_Running M0.0 Batch_Process_Start (Q0.0): Start Batch Process - Set Memory Bit S Batch_Process_Start Q0.0 Rung 2 Batch_Process_Start (M0.0): Batch Process Started Batch_Process_Start M0.0 Batch_Process_Running (M0.0): Latch Batch Process Running Batch_Process_Running M0.0 Rung 3 Batch_Process_Running (M0.0): Batch Process Running Batch_Process_Running M0.0 Ingredient_Valve_1 (Q1.0): Open Valve for Ingredient 1 Ingredient_Valve_1 Q1.0 Rung 4 Weight_Reached_1 (I3.0): Weight Sensor for Ingredient 1 Reached Setpoint Weight_Reached_1 I3.0 Ingredient_Valve_1 (Q1.0): Close Valve for Ingredient 1 / Ingredient_Valve_1 Q1.0 Rung 5 Batch_Process_Running (M0.0): Batch Process Running Batch_Process_Running M0.0 Mixing_Timer (T1): Timer for Mixing Process TON Mixing_Timer PRE: T#10s ET: 0ms OFF T1 Mixer_Motor (Q2.0): Start Mixer Motor Mixer_Motor Q2.0 Rung 6 Mixing_Timer.DN (T1.DN): Mixing Timer Done Bit Mixing_Timer.DN T1.DN Mixer_Motor (Q2.0): Stop Mixer Motor / Mixer_Motor Q2.0 Rung 7 Discharge_Request (I4.0): Request Batch Discharge Discharge_Request I4.0 Batch_Process_Running (M0.0): Batch Process Still Running Batch_Process_Running M0.0 Discharge_Valve (Q3.0): Open Discharge Valve Discharge_Valve Q3.0 Rung 8 Tank_Empty (I5.0): Tank Empty Sensor Tank_Empty I5.0 Discharge_Valve (Q3.0): Close Discharge Valve / Discharge_Valve Q3.0 Batch_Process_Running (M0.0): Reset Batch Process Running R Batch_Process_Running M0.0 Batch_Process_Start (Q0.0): Reset Batch Process Start R Batch_Process_Start Q0.0 Rung 9 Emergency_Stop (I0.0): Emergency Stop condition Emergency_Stop I0.0 Batch_Process_Running (M0.0): Emergency Stop Resets the Batch R Batch_Process_Running M0.0 Batch_Process_Start (Q0.0): Emergency Stop Resets the Batch Start R Batch_Process_Start Q0.0
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Ladder logic for precise batch mixing.

August 13, 2025 10 min read 14 views
A PLC program for a precise Batch Mixing System will include all the logic and control steps needed to automatically measure, mix, and discharge ingredients …
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Top Allen-Bradley PLC Series Compared: MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix

August 11, 2025 9 min read 18 views
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the backbone of modern industrial automation. Allen-Bradley, a brand of Rockwell Automation, is a leading provider of PLCs, offering a …
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Plc programming ai tool ladderlogicai.com

August 11, 2025 5 min read 28 views
In the fast-evolving landscape of industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) remain the cornerstone of control systems. However, programming these PLCs, often using ladder logic, …
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Rung 1 Emergency_Stop (I0.0): Emergency Stop (Normally Closed) Emergency_Stop I0.0 Car_Detected_Load_Cell_High (I1.0): Car detected by Load Cell - High Level Car_Detected_Load_Cell_High I1.0 Car_Detected_Load_Cell_Low (I2.0): Car detected by Load Cell - Low Level Car_Detected_Load_Cell_Low I2.0 Car_Detected_IR (I3.0): Car detected by IR Sensor Car_Detected_IR I3.0 Car_Present (M0.1): Car Presence based on sensor selection Car_Present M0.1 Car_Present_LC: I1.0 AND I2.0 → M0.0 AND Car_Present_LC A: I1.0 B: I2.0 → M0.0 Result: 0 Car_Present: M0.0 OR I3.0 → M0.1 OR Car_Present A: M0.0 B: I3.0 → M0.1 Result: 0 Soaping_Enable (Q0.0): Enable soaping process Soaping_Enable Q0.0 Rung 2 Soaping_Enable (Q0.0): Soaping Enable Soaping_Enable Q0.0 Soaping_Timer (T0): Timer for Soaping TON Soaping_Timer PRE: T#10s ET: 0ms OFF T0 Soaping_Done (M1.0): Soaping Done Flag Soaping_Done M1.0 Rung 3 Soaping_Done (M1.0): Soaping Done Soaping_Done M1.0 Washing_Enable (Q1.0): Enable washing process Washing_Enable Q1.0 Rung 4 Washing_Enable (Q1.0): Washing Enable Washing_Enable Q1.0 Washing_Timer (T1): Timer for Washing TON Washing_Timer PRE: T#15s ET: 0ms OFF T1 Washing_Done (M1.1): Washing Done Flag Washing_Done M1.1 Rung 5 Washing_Done (M1.1): Washing Done Washing_Done M1.1 Rinsing_Enable (Q2.0): Enable rinsing process Rinsing_Enable Q2.0 Rung 6 Rinsing_Enable (Q2.0): Rinsing Enable Rinsing_Enable Q2.0 Rinsing_Timer (T2): Timer for Rinsing TON Rinsing_Timer PRE: T#8s ET: 0ms OFF T2 Rinsing_Done (M1.2): Rinsing Done Flag Rinsing_Done M1.2 Rung 7 Rinsing_Done (M1.2): Rinsing Done Rinsing_Done M1.2 Drying_Enable (Q3.0): Enable Drying process Drying_Enable Q3.0 Rung 8 Drying_Enable (Q3.0): Drying Enable Drying_Enable Q3.0 Drying_Timer (T3): Timer for Drying TON Drying_Timer PRE: T#12s ET: 0ms OFF T3 Drying_Done (M1.3): Drying Done Flag Drying_Done M1.3 Rung 9 Drying_Done (M1.3): Drying Done Drying_Done M1.3 Process_Complete (Q4.0): Indicates Process Complete Process_Complete Q4.0
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PLC Program to Implement an Automatic Car-Wash Process

August 11, 2025 11 min read 24 views
To detect the car automatically, load cells can be used, or any other sensor such as Infrared Sensor can also be used. Soaping, Washing, Rinsing …
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