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What is DeviceNet?

Shawn Tierney -
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)

Shawn Tierney -
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...

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

Shawn Tierney -
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)

Shawn Tierney -
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)

Shawn Tierney -
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...

Industrial Automation Product Trends (M5E40)

Shawn Tierney -
Today I share what I'm seeing as the major product trends in industrial automation in Episode 40 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [vimeo 903460053]https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js The...

First Look: Siemens SIMATIC IPC Tablet MD-34A (M5E39)

Shawn Tierney -
I take a first look at Siemens' new Industrial Tablet IPC, the MD-34A, including unboxing, initial setup and testing of TIA Portal, Studio 5000...

First Look: Red Lion’s New NT5000 Gigabit Industrial Ethernet Switches (M5E38)

Shawn Tierney -
I take a first look at Red Lion's newly released Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch, the N-Tron NT5000 series, including unboxing and initial setup, in...

The Automation Minute: Top Ten Episodes for 2022

Shawn Tierney -
Today we're taking a look at the Top Ten episodes of The Automation Minute released since 2020. If you don't know, The Automation Minute...

Three Questions Answered: Studio 5000, PanelView 800, CompactLogix (M5E37)

Shawn Tierney -
I answer three reader's questions on Studio 5000, the PanelView 800, and CompactLogix in Episode 37 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [vimeo 741145429 w=750...

MicroLogix 1400 – Using the Real Time Clock (M5E36)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about using the MicroLogix 1400's Real Time Clock in Episode 36 of The Automation Minute, Season 5. [vimeo 739944057 w=750...

MicroLogix, 1761-NET-AIC – Using with Modbus (Q&A) (M5E35)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about if you can collect data from a MicroLogix which is already communicating with an HMI using Modbus RTU...

Can You Manually Reset A PLC Timer? (M5E34)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about if you can manually reset a Timer in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 731766275 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute,...

PanelView Plus – Trends: Where’s My Data?? (M5E33)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about why his historical data may be missing from his Trend in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 731760739 w=750...

PanelView Plus – Datalogs – Running More Than One? (M5E32)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about if you can have multiple DataLogs running at the same time in a PanelView Plus in this episode of...

ControlLogix – Multiple Controllers in same Chassis (Q&A) (M5E31)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about having Multiple ControlLogix Controllers in a chassis in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 731715125 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute,...

SLC-100 Programming Software? (M5E30)

Shawn Tierney -
I discuss a reader's question about where you can find the programming software for a SLC-100 (and 150) in this episode of The Automation Minute. NOTE:...

S7-1500 – Essential Must-Have Manuals (M5E28)

Shawn Tierney -
I cover the "essential" S7-1500 manuals that new users will want to have quick access to in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 688877780...

S7-1200 – Essential Must-Have Manuals (M5E27)

Shawn Tierney -
I cover the "essential" S7-1200 manuals that new users will want to have quick access to in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 688877760...

First Look: MOXA NAT-102 (M5E29)

Shawn Tierney -
I take a first look at the NAT-102 Industrial Network Address Translation Device from MOXA today on The Automation Minute. [vimeo 690594466 w=750 h=420] The Automation...

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