First Looks, Tech Tips, and How-To's

First Look: IXON Industrial Remote Access (S2E12)

This week Shawn takes a first look at IXON's industrial remote access device, including unboxing, first time setup, and using with RSLinx Classic and...

What is DeviceNet?

In today's article and video I’m going to answer the question, “What is DeviceNet?” If after reading this article you’d like to learn more, you...

New ControlLogix 5590, aka 1756-L9 Details (M5E44)

I review the latest public information from Rockwell Automation about their upcoming new Programmable Controller, the 5590 (aka 1756-L9) in Episode 44 of The...

First Look: New Rockwell Products Shown At Automation Fair 2024 (TME06)

This week on The Automation Minute and Show I cover the top new Rockwell products shown at Automation Fair 2024: For more information, check out...

Automation Q & A for December 6, 2024 (QW025)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog. Note: In place of the Members...

Programming Options for CompactLogix and ControlLogix (2024) (M5E43)

Learn about the programming software options for Allen-Bradley's CompactLogix and ControlLogix in Episode 43 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYs8kCCOqeE?rel=0&w=560&h=315] The Automation Minute, Season...

Programming Options for the Micro800 (2024) (M5E42)

Learn about the programming software and starter kits  options, including pricing, for Allen-Bradley's Micro800 in Episode 42 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwU37WRQ7bA?rel=0] The...

Programming Options for the MicroLogix, SLC-500 and PLC-5 (2024) (M5E41)

Learn about the software options and prices for programming the MicroLogix, SLC-500, and PLC-5 in Episode 41 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We1bT3OCzRE?rel=0] The...

Automation Q & A for November 22, 2024 (QW024)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog. Note: In place of the Members...

SLC-500 Migrations Compared: SoftPLC vs Studio 5000 (S2E10)

In this episode of The Automation Show, Shawn walks through migrating a SLC-500 project to both SoftPLC and Studio 5000, then compares the results. For...

Automation Q & A for November 15, 2024 (QA023)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Note: Below...

Automation Q & A for November 8, 2024 (QA022)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Scheduling Note...

Automation Q & A for November 1, 2024 (QA021)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Note: Below...

Automation Q & A for October 25, 2024 (QA020)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Note: Below...

Automation Q & A for October 18, 2024 (QA019)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Note: Below...

Automation Q & A for October 11, 2024 (QA018)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Note: Below...

First Look: Connecting to a SLC-100 and Uploading the Program (TME05)

This week on The Automation Minute and Show I walk through how you connect to a SLC-100 (or 150) to upload the program from...

First Look: MOXA WiFi 6 Access Points & Clients (S2E09)

In this episode of The Automation Show, Shawn walks through setting up MOXA's new WiFi 6 Access Points and Clients, and tests them out...

Automation Q & A for September 27, 2024 (QA017)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Note: Below...

Automation Q & A for September 20, 2024 (QA016)

Industrial Automation Questions and Answers with Shawn Tierney in this episode of Q&A and the Question of the Week from #TheAutomationBlog: #Automation #IndustrialAutomation  #InsightsInAutomation Note: Below...