In this post, I explain the new features that were introduced with Logix Echo version 2

A quick guide to programs in Studio 5000 Logix Designer including what a program is, what a local tag is, what parameters are, and what a program schedule is.

In this post, I explain the difference between unicast, broadcast, and multicast transmissions on an EtherNet/IP network.

A guide to using subroutines in Studio 5000 Logix Designer to organize and reuse your code.

A quick explanation of speed, bandwidth, and packet rates in an EtherNet/IP network

A complete guide to Connected Components Workbench, the used to program Allen Bradley Connected Components products including Micro800 PLCs

In this post, I outline the key technical, soft, and future skills that every PLC programmer should have to excel as an automation professional.

A complete guide to Allen Bradley Micro800 PLCs including an overview of the different PLC families and accessories.

My answer to the question, "Can I learn PLC programming online?"

An Introduction to Rockwell Automation's Connected Components platform for micro-control applications

A complete guide for learning how to program Allen Bradley Logix 5000 PLCs with Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 Logix Designer

An overview of the different types of companies that are involved in industrial automation

An in-depth guide to Allen Bradley's local and distributed IO platforms including POINT IO, FLEX IO, and FLEX 5000 IO.

An introduction to the new features and improvements made in the latest version of Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

An in-depth guide to the hardware that makes up the Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC system including the processors, IO modules, and communication modules.

In this article, I go through the pros and cons of working as a PLC Programmer, Automation Engineer, or Controls Engineer based on my experience in the last 10 years.

An in-depth guide to the hardware that makes up the Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC system including the chassis, power supply, IO modules, and communication modules.

One of the most common questions I'm asked is if you need hardware to learn PLC programming. Here's my thoughts.

Learn about the different Allen Bradley PLC families including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800, and legacy families.

Learn what a PLC is, what components make up a PLC, how a PLC is programmed, and how a PLC controls a process

A complete guide to FactoryTalk Logix Echo, Rockwell Automation's next generation emulator for Logix 5000 controllers.