EDN

Reference Design: Introduction to PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

This tutorial offers an in-depth introduction into programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The article starts with an overview of the history and the role PLCs in factory automation. The basic ...
Hackaday

CPLD Tutorial: Learn Programmable Logic The Easy Way

The guys over at hackshed have been busy. [Carl] is making programmable logic design easy with an 8 part CPLD tutorial. (March 2018: Link dead. Try the Wayback Machine.) Programmable logic devices are ...
Machine Design

Programmable Controllers

A programmable logic controller, or PLC, is a software-based equivalent of a relay panel. A PLC is a general-purpose device. One model can be programmed to control a variety of machines, and programs ...
note

プログラマブルロジックコントローラー（PLC）日本市場分析 ...

プログラマブルロジックコントローラー（PLC）とは、製造装置や生産ライン、社会インフラ設備などの制御を目的として用いられる産業用制御装置であり、入力信号を論理演算・順序制御・タイマ処理などによって演算し、その結果を出力として機器を制御 ...
EDN

Programmable Logic Controller Block Diagram

are process and control implementations that cover everything from test labs and fabrication plants to military and medical electronics to basic data acquisition. They leverage various sensor types ...
Machine Design

Programmable-logic controllers

Two new controllers have joined the Jazz 2 Series, the JZ20-R16 and JZ20-R10. The controllers feature 48K (virtual) ladder-logic memory and a built-in mini USB programming port. The controllers can ...