Can Visual Basic be used to control a piece of mechanical equipment?
Before I spend a lot of time learning VB (I am an old Basic man) I want to know if it can control a process, the way a PLC does. Or should I be looking at another device or language. I can use a plc, but I’d rather use a Windows based processer. PLCs are [...]

Answer Question   |  December 23, 2010  9:07 PM
PLC, Visual Basic, Windows Product Activation

Suggestions of training materials for CISCO 3560
I am looking for training material that will help me in configuring a CISCO 3560 switch to be used for machine controllers. What I have is multiple PLC’s on ethernet-IP. I need to be able to connect to each one and they are on different subnets. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Answer Question   |  November 17, 2010  7:57 PM
Cisco 3560, ControlLogix, Ethernet, Ethernet connection, Ethernet-IP, PLC, Rockwell Automation

Resources for programmable logic controller (PLC)
Can any one help me to find something about PLC ? I have a great book for this topic “Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs” but i need some videos, an online link to practice and anything else that would help me.

Answer Question   |  October 18, 2010  9:29 AM
Automation, Control Language Programming, PLC

S7300 PLC programming
I’m gonna buy a used Siemens S7300 PLC and want to use it for home automation, what kind of programs/tutorials should I start looking for?

Answer Question   |  January 9, 2011  3:24 PM
PLC, Siemens, Siemens S7300 PLC