This is the first post in a series of upcoming posts on Industrial Automation 101 topics.
These posts are geared towards people new to the industry who are looking for basic information on how some of the gear in the industrial automation field works, when to use it, and maybe even how to troubleshoot it here and there.
Topics: Process control, Discrete control, Electronics
There’s a lot of talk these days about artificial intelligence, the cloud, and cognitive computing.
But what the heck do those things have to do with industrial automation, and why should automation professionals be getting up to speed on these technologies?
Topics: Discrete control, Internet of Things, IoT, Machine builder, PACs, I/O, REST API, IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things
Two of our software development kits (SDKs) have just been updated to provide support for Microsoft® Windows® 10 Professional, 8.1 Professional, and 7 Professional, both 32-bit and 64-bit.
The PC-Based Direct I/O SDK for PCI Adapter Cards is for direct, high-speed control of digital I/O points.
Topics: Discrete control, Updates, Tips, Machine builder, optonews, OEM, I/O, OptoNews 2017-03-01, Pamux
Did you miss any of these technical tips?
Now's a good time to review some automation basics—and look ahead to new technologies in our field.
Accuracy and resolution. Specifications for both of these are included for our analog modules. What's the difference?
Sinking and sourcing. What do these terms mean when you're wiring digital DC outputs, and which is the better way to wire? Lots of questions and answers on this one.
Topics: Discrete control, Tips, optonews, I/O, SSRs, Node-RED, OptoNews 2017-01-04, Raspberry Pi, Digital I/O for Raspberry Pi
It's true: you can use your Raspberry Pi to monitor and control real-world industrial devices.
Reliable Opto 22 G4 digital I/O and SNAP digital I/O now work with your Pi.
One of the simplest ways to program your Pi may be Node-RED, designed by IBM Emerging Technologies.
Topics: Discrete control, optonews, I/O, Node-RED, G4 I/O, OptoNews 2016-12-14, Raspberry Pi, Digital I/O for Raspberry Pi
Did you ever think a Raspberry Pi® could monitor or control real-world electrical loads like industrial motors, sensors, and pumps?
Well, now it can!
The new Digital I/O Carrier Board for Raspberry Pi (part number OPTO-P1-40P) makes it possible.
Topics: Discrete control, optonews, New products, I/O, IIoT, OptoNews 2016-11-30
Gone are the days when the control system engineer—"you know, the instrumentation guy, the DCS guy, the PLC and HMI guy"—can handle what needs to be done in automation, says Steve Malyszko, P.E.
Malyszko's recent article in Automation World says the old skills just won't be enough anymore.
Topics: Process control, Discrete control, Internet of Things, IoT, optonews, Integrators, Careers, IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things, OptoNews 2016-11-09
We're looking forward to seeing you at one of these shows!
Learn about the newest technology in factory, process, and building automation, and take advantage of networking and business development opportunities.
Topics: Process control, Discrete control, groov, Remote monitoring, IoT, optonews, PACs, Events & conferences, I/O, OptoNews 2016-09-14
One of the world's largest automation events is headed to Chicago!
It's the international trade fair for industrial automation: Industrial Automation North America (IANA).
And here's an even bigger reason to attend: IANA is co-located with IMTS 2016, North America’s leading manufacturing technology trade show.
Topics: Energy management, Process control, Food & beverage, Discrete control, Internet of Things, IoT, optonews, PACs, Events & conferences, REST API, OptoNews 2016-08-17
Are you thinking about how you could use data from some of your SNAP PACs in databases, other applications, even the Internet of Things (IoT)?
If so, you'll be pretty excited about the upcoming release of SNAP PAC firmware, R9.5.
Topics: Process control, Discrete control, Internet of Things, Updates, Remote monitoring, IoT, optonews, PACs, Firmware, Security, OptoNews 2016-06-22