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PLCs, PACs September 9, 2024

Do you know what PLC programming language to use?

Next-generation PLC programming tips and benefits are available in this article and from the instructors of a detailed one-hour Sept. 10 webcast, archived for a year.

By Control Engineering
System Integrators August 16, 2024

Your questions answered: Do you need SCADA upgrades or replacements?

Experts provide more answers about if SCADA systems should have incremental upgrades or full replacements, part of a series of SCADA webcasts. The July 16 webcast is archived for a year.

By Control Engineering
Figure 2: This classic image shows a flow controller with a bad control valve. The PV draws a square wave and the OP draws a peaked wave. This is typical for a valve without a positioner. Positioners tremendously reduce the number of problem valves, but when they go bad, they create their own kind of fun. If you do not install positioners on many or most control valves, you may see a lot of this. Learn more in the webcast, “How to automate: The mechanics of loop tuning.” https://www.controleng.com/webcasts/how-to-automate-the-mechanics-of-loop-tuning Courtesy: Control Engineering webcasts, Ed Bullerdiek, a retired process control engineer
PID, APC August 14, 2024

More answers on how to automate: The mechanics of loop tuning

Here find more expert answers about PID tuning, part of a “How to automate” series webcasts from Control Engineering, including simulation software, PID loop-tuning instructions, overlooked PID tuning advice and quantifying poor control into dollars lost. The Aug. 1 webcast is archived for a year.

By Control Engineering
DCS, SCADA, Controllers July 8, 2024

SCADA webcast preview: Should you upgrade now or later?

What’s your upgrade plan for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software? Instructors to a July 16 Control Engineering webcast will discuss how to determine if you’re on the best SCADA path for the implementation.

By Control Engineering
John Kan, connectivity products manager, Motion Ai.
DCS, SCADA, Controllers July 1, 2024

SCADA systems becoming smarter, more interconnected

SCADA systems are becoming smarter and more interconnected and transforming the plant floor and in how they're being utilized. Learn more from a thought leader on his personal experience on how he’s successfully utilized them.

By Control Engineering
DCS, SCADA, Controllers June 25, 2024

SCADA system improvements in mobility, integrator use

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are making major strides for control engineers and system integrators as they become more versatile and powerful. Learn more from a thought leader on his personal experience on how he’s successfully utilized them.

By Control Engineering
Edge and Cloud Computing June 12, 2024

Your questions answered: Achieve operational excellence in modern monitor and control with edge computing

A recent webcast discussed how edge computing can help transform modern monitor and control. This Q&A provides further information on the topic.

By Control Engineering
Control Systems June 4, 2024

2024 Control Engineering Product of the Year winners announced

The best automation, control, and instrumentation products, selected by Control Engineering subscribers.

By Control Engineering
Automation May 24, 2024

Automate 2024 video interview roundup

WTWH Media editors talked with manufacturing experts and thought leaders during Automate 2024 for their insights during the event.

By Control Engineering
Edge and Cloud Computing May 10, 2024

How to achieve operational excellence in modern monitor and control with edge computing

What is edge computing and how can it help simplify, enhance and protect monitor and control systems, from HMI/SCADA to advanced applications? Learn more in a May 16 webcast, "How to achieve operational excellence in modern monitor and control with edge computing."

By Control Engineering
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