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The Automation Show: Top Ten Episodes for 2022

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Today we're taking a look at the Top Ten episodes of The Automation Show released since 2020. If you don't know, The Automation Show is our longer format series, with episodes typically clocking in at 10 or 20 minutes, which is perfect for first time using and how-to videos. And thanks...

TIA Portal, S7 – Read CompactLogix or ControlLogix Tags Over Ethernet (S2E05)

Shawn Tierney -
Today I create a Siemens S7 PLC Program using TIA Portal Step 7 to read tag values from a ControlLogix over Ethernet (TAS2 E5.) For more information including product links, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 5 Show Notes: Link to LCCF mentioned...

PLCs: Past, Present, and Future (S2E04)

Shawn Tierney -
In today's video I take a look back at the evolution of PLCs, then I talk about some of the next generation features vendors have available today, after which I discuss what me might see in the coming years. Note that I created this video for a session I hosted...

Siemens Products – What’s New from this week’s Virtual Tour (May 2022) (S2E03)

Shawn Tierney -
In today's video I share my top picks from this week's Factory Automation Virtual Tour presented by Siemens (TAS2 E3) For more information check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 3 Show Notes: View all of this week's sessions through the end of June...

IFM CR1203 HMI Controller: Initial Setup & Adding Ethernet IO in CODESYS (S2E02)

Shawn Tierney -
Today I setup an IFM CR1203 HMI Controller for the first time, then I add and test Ethernet IO inside of CODESYS (TAS2 E2.) For more information including product links, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 662956132 w=750 h=420] The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 2 Show Notes: Special...

The Automation Show: Top Ten Episodes Of 2021

Shawn Tierney -
Thanks to our viewers, videos content from The Automation Blog saw a doubling of views and subscribers this past year! Now as we head into the final days of 2021, I wanted to take a moment to share with you the Top Ten most popular episodes of The Automation...

MQTT – Connect A-B PLCs & PACs to the Cloud (S2E01)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to connect A-B PLCs to the Cloud using an MQTT Gateway today on The Automation Show (S2E01) For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 650808618 w=750 h=420] The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to RTA for sending in a sample...

The Automation Minute and Show Collection 1: 2013-2020 Now Available!

Shawn Tierney -
The Automation Minute and Show Collection 1: 2013-2020 includes all 287 episodes across five seasons for more than 29 hours of automation tips and tutorials for just $35 on a USB 3.0 Flash Drive, or $30 for the Digital Edition (digital comes with lifetime streaming and downloads.) For product links,...

Video Seasons On Sale – Save Up To 40%

Shawn Tierney -
[vimeo 522824133 w=640 h=360] Includes lifetime downloads and streaming! Save even more with these coupons: Buy any single season and save 25% with coupon code "Save25" Buy two or more seasons and save 40% with coupon code "Bundle40" The Automation Minute Season 1: $19.99 Sale: $14.99 Season one of The Automation Minute consists...

IFM, S7-1500 – Encoder to HSC (S50B)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to connect and use an Encoder with an S7-1500 High Speed Counter Input and Technology Object in TIA Portal in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 50B Show Notes: A huge thank you to...

Automation Fair Virtual Networking Tour (S51)

Shawn Tierney -
Take a tour of the Automation Fair At Home 2020's Virtual Networking Space in Microsoft's AltspaceVR. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 51 Show Notes: Microsoft's AltspaceVR supports all major VR headsets as well as has a non-VR mode for those who...

IFM, S7-1200 – Encoder to HSC (S50A)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to connect and use an Encoder with an S7-1200 High Speed Counter Input in TIA Portal in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 50A Show Notes: A huge thank you to IFM for sending...

IFM, CompactLogix – Encoder to HSC (S49B)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to connect and use an Encoder with a CompactLogix and High Speed Counter module in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 49B Show Notes: A huge thank you to IFM for sending in the...

IFM, MicroLogix 1100 – Encoder to HSC (S49A)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to connect and use an Encoder with a MicroLogix 1100 and High Speed Counter function in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 49A Show Notes: A huge thank you to IFM for sending in...

TIA Portal, S7-1200 – Signal Modules: First Time Using (S48)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to add and use Siemens S7-1200 Signal Modules in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 48 Show Notes: A huge thank you to Siemens for sending in the S7-1200 modules for us to use...

IFM – Temperature Sensor: Setup, Wire, Use with S7-1500, CompactLogix (S47)

Shawn Tierney -
In this episode of The Automation Show I setup a new IFM TN2511 Temperature Sensor, then wire it up to both a S7-1500 and CompactLogix to test it out. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 47 Show Notes: A huge thank you...

Wago PLC: First Time Programming (S46)

Shawn Tierney -
I program my first Wago PLC in this episode of The Automation Show. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 46 Show Notes: A huge thank you to Wago for sending in the PLC Starter Kit! Link to Wago PLC Starter Kit unboxing...

TIA Portal, S7-1500 – Wire, Program, Download, Test a New Program (S45)

Shawn Tierney -
In this episode of The Automation Show I wire and program my first Siemens S7-1500 PLC. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 45 Show Notes: A huge thank you to Siemens for sending in the S7-1500 Starter Kit! Link to S7-1500 Starter...

WAGO PLC Starter Kit Unboxing and Setup (S44)

Shawn Tierney -
In this episode of The Automation Show I unbox and setup a WAGO PLC Starter Kit: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 44 Show Notes: A huge thank you to WAGO for sending in the PLC Starter Kit and more! Look for...

Siemens PLCs, HMIs – What’s New (July 2020) (S43)

Shawn Tierney -
In this episode of The Automation Show I share my top picks from the Siemens Manufacturing In America 2020 virtual event's PLC and HMI presentations: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.  The Automation Show, Episode 43 Show Notes: Quick Link to the Siemens Manufacturing In America...

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