Open Controllers Simplify Automation Systems

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-37832
Published October 01, 2020 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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As industry continues to evolve and machines come equipped with a growing number of drives and data-collecting sensors, organizing the automation of every machine component becomes an increasing challenge. Most modern machine automation setups include programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for simple devices, drive controllers for advanced motion control, and personal computers (PCs) or human-machine interface (HMI) terminals for operator visualization of machine components.