Elizabeth Hill Reed

03/09/2020

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One of DMC’s core values is to hire smart people. One way DMC’s engineers embody this value is by completing different certifications that extend their expertise and confirm their commitment to our clients. Inductive Automation, one of...

Joe Kraemer

03/06/2020

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Getting the network settings correct for remote PLC connections can be tricky. Here is an easy to follow guide outlining my method for connecting to remote PLCs while using RSLogix in a VM. In this scenario, I will be using VMWare as our virtual m...

David Wylen

03/04/2020

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In this blog, we will discuss the numerous advantages of using Siemens Multiuser Commissioning Mode. Siemens Multiuser is a powerful tool allowing for multiple engineers to edit a single program in tandem. Check out my blog on Siemens Multiuser Tips ...

Leon Grossman

02/20/2020

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Orginal author: Oliver Reed DMC worked with a client who was automating their batch mixing process and wanted a way to schedule batches with specific recipes. The client requested we utilize the built in scheduler and recipe panels in WinCC OA as ...

Josh Zimmerle

02/11/2020

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PROFIBUS is a common two-wire serial communication method and standard for fieldbus communications in automation. Originally developed in 1989, it remains one of the simplest and cheapest communication methods used in industrial automation. However, ...

Leon Grossman

01/20/2020

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Orginal author: Oliver Reed Message Catalogs is a feature in WinCC OA that is often forgotten. This feature is used when the application needs to support different languages, but it’s also a great resource for simple error messaging or centr...

Maddie Drake

01/20/2020

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Have you ever needed to integrate LabVIEW into a Siemens PLC project or vice versa? PLCs offer features such as reliability and safety, whereas LabVIEW has plug and play libraries for a variety of hardware. The list of different benefits these two...

Josh Zimmerle

01/06/2020

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What is a state machine, and why should I use one? State machines are a way of organizing code into situations, or states, and transitions so that the code easier to follow and read. A state represents what the code and/or physical machine is current...

David Wylen

01/03/2020

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Siemens Multiuser (MUS) is a powerful tool for allowing multiple engineers to edit a single program in tandem. Included here is a list of tips and tricks to make using MUS easier and more efficient. Below I’ll list out specific features of usin...

Patrick Corcoran

12/18/2019

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IoT or Internet of Things is a "system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals, or people provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-hu...