DirectSOFT5, 32-bit Windows certified programming software for the entire DirectLOGIC line of PLCs, contains many new features that make ladder logic programming faster and easier. The most important ...

“PLC Handbook: A Practical Guide to Programmable Logic Controllers” is available as a free download. this eBook explains what a PLC is and provides detailed information about what to look for when ...

Custom Protocol over Ethernet (CPE) is a new feature that allows programmers to create their own Hex-based communications protocol between the Productivity series CPU and third party Ethernet devices; ...

User-defined instructions (UDIs) let engineers write logic once and reuse it across many components, eliminating tedious copy-paste duplication. Any updates to a UDI definition automatically propagate ...

This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style. DirectSOFT6 includes over 40 additional “IBoxes”. The popular ...

For many years in the industrial automation sector, end-user petitions for openness and flexibility had been at odds with what suppliers were willing to offer. Especially in the case of digital ...

The programming barrier has long been a challenge for businesses wanting to implement automation systems. Traditionally, automation required specialised programming skills, limiting adoption to a ...