Announcing our New Course: An Introduction to Industrial Ethernet Via RSLinx In this course, you'll learn about industrial Ethernet networks. You'll learn how to set up and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks using RSLinx ..read more

Top 5 Most Popular Types of PLC Programming Languages A complete guide to the five most popular PLC Programming Languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Flow Charts, and Instruction Lists ..read more

Announcing our Partnership with Phoenix Contact USA and a New Course! Announcing the official release of our newest course, An Introduction to the PLCnext Platform, in partnership with Phoenix Contact USA ..read more

Top 5 Most Popular Types of PLC Programming Languages A complete guide to the five most popular PLC Programming Languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Flow Charts, and Instruction Lists ..read more

Everything you Need to Know to Land a PLC Programming Job Learn everything you need to know about PLC programming jobs. What you can expect, what you should prepare for, and ultimately how you can get an edge over the other applicants ..read more

Top 5 Non-PLC based Certifications for PLC Programmers Learn about the five excellent certifications that could help PLC programmers supplement their knowledge and help them in the search for a job ..read more

Join the SolisPLC Instructor Program and help influence the future of automation. Share your expertise while building your brand and making money ..read more

Bit Masking Tutorial – MEQ | Masked Equals Instruction PLC Programming Bit Manipulation Optimization The MEQ or the Masked Equals Instruction allows for efficient bit manipulation in PLC programming. This instruction was covered in one of our previous tutorials, but we’ve received many questions with regards to the functionality of MEQ and a request to incorporate it into an example. In this tutorial, we will be looking at a PLC routine that is used for recipe manipulation. By using this logic, it’s possible to switch between multiple valves that are required only in certain reci ..read more

PLC SD Card | Load Restore PLC Program CompactLogix ControlLogix Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Tutorial One of the most critical steps of PLC programming is creating back-ups. This step is present at one form or another within every facility or machine builder in this world. Some programmers will save a file on their laptop, some will save a copy on a shared drive, some will rely on a server that runs FactoryTalk Asset Centre and others will utilize the SD Card feature of the current PLCs. Although it’s not the most reliable way to create a backup, it can be the most cost and time ef ..read more

1756-ENBT – ControlLogix EtherNet IP Communication Allen Bradley PLC 1756-EN2T 1756-EN3T Programming One of the most challenging first steps in PLC programming is connecting to the hardware. Within the ControlLogix family of Allen Bradley PLCs, this connection is established through a dedicated EtherNet / IP card (Note: the 1756-L8x PLCs have dedicated EtherNet ports and no longer require a separate module). These cards have been changed and upgraded since the initial release of the platform and multiple issues have been resolved. However, it’s still important to know how to work ..read more